Category : Road Tests
Road Test: SEAT Ateca SE 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Forget the tiny engine, this car makes a big impression. By Julian Kirk.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz C 250 d AMG Line Coupe
A compact executive two-door with ideas far above its price bracket, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 d 4MATIC AMG Line
Familiar C-Class components in a fashionable SUV body; the GLC can’t lose, reckons Alex Grant.
First Drive: Fiat 124 Spider
Fiat’s chic roadster is the perfect retro stablemate for the 500, reckons Alex Grant.
First Drive: Toyota C-HR Hybrid
Few manufacturers can ignore the rapidly expanding C-SUV crossover segment, with sales growing every year. Unlike many competitors though, Toyota is first to join the sector … Read More »
Road Test: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Tecnica 1.6 JTDM-2 TCT
The Giulia is good value, but it’s showing its age in a fiercely competitive segment, reckons Alex Grant.
First Drive: Kia Optima PHEV
Kia’s first plug-in hybrid is certainly capable, but it’s in a tough class. Alex Grant explains.
First Drive: Suzuki S-Cross
Can tough new styling help the S-Cross achieve its fleet potential? Alex Grant finds out.
First Drive: Vauxhall Mokka X
More power and equipment for the second generation Mokka X, says Dan Gilkes.
First Drive: Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic
Renault’s pioneering MPV is back among the best in its class, reckons Alex Grant.
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
Impressive refinement from the new diesels and great to drive, reckons John Kendall.
First Drive: Ford Mondeo ST-Line
The Mondeo is aiming for user-choosers with a sporty makeover, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Lexus RX 450h
The latest Lexus RX450h is an impressive all-rounder, reckons John Kendall.
First Drive: Ford S-Max Vignale
The top-spec S-Max is more than just a trim level, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Renault Megane dCi 110
The excellent new Megane is the icing on Renault’s recent brand renewal, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Toyota RAV4 Business Edition 2.0 D-4D
Choosing the right RAV4 isn’t as black and white as it once was, explains Alex Grant.
First Drive: Kia Optima Sportswagon
Kia’s first large estate car is a much-needed move into the mainstream, reckons Alex Grant.
Road Test: MINI Clubman One D
The Clubman’s core fleet model is an unexpected star of the range, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz E 220 d AMG Line
The new E-Class is head and shoulders above its rivals, reckons Alex Grant.
Road Test: Lexus RC 200t F-Sport
Alex Grant considers the company car appeal of the RC’s non-hybrid option.
Road Test: Kia Optima ‘4’ 1.7 CRDi DCT
Kia’s stylish family saloon has become a credible alternative, reckons Alex Grant.
First Drive: Audi Q2
Is Audi’s Juke-sized crossover all style and no substance? Alex Grant finds out.
Road Test: Jaguar F-Pace Portfolio 2.0d AWD Auto
Undoubtedly desirable, does the F-Pace strike the right balance between sports and utility? Alex Grant finds out.
First Drive: Audi A5 Coupe
The all-new A5 is a technological leap masquerading as a facelift, reckons Alex Grant.
First Drive: Volvo V90
Alex Grant finds out if Volvo’s stylish newcomer can put the brand back on drivers’ wishlists.
First Drive: SEAT Ateca
Can SEAT’s long-overdue crossover take on the best in its class? Alex Grant finds out.
First Drive: Alfa Romeo Giulia
Can Alfa Romeo emerge from the shadow of the German premium brands? Matt Robinson finds out.
Road Test: Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion
CO2-conscious Passat offers supermini fuel economy, but supermini equipment levels too, says Alex Grant.
First Drive: Audi A3
A subtle update for Audi’s best-seller, but that’s all it needed, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz C 350 e
Unquestionably clever, but the plug-in C-Class fits a very specific user, explains Alex Grant.
