Cupra Leon (2026) review: the most powerful FWD VW Group hot hatch tested Price: £50,000 27 November 2025 by Ted Welford The best version of the Leon yet, but expect to pay for it Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Nissan Leaf (2026) review: new British-built EV is slicker, smarter and more frugal Price: £36,000 10 October 2025 by Tim Pollard and Vicky Parrott Completely different to its predecessor, and all the better for it Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Honda Civic hybrid facelift (2025) review: the curse of the wallflower Price: £38,695 07 October 2025 by Jake Groves Hybrid Civic is, generally, a very good car – but it’s afflicted with the condition of not being an SUV… or cheap Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...
Audi A3 40 TFSI e plug-in hybrid (2025) review: polished, premium and pricey Price: £45,110 05 August 2025 by Ted Welford Audi claims 88 electric miles from a charge, but can it deliver? Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
BMW 1 Series (2025) review: still the driver's choice Price: £33,065 04 August 2025 by Keith Adams The BMW 1 Series blends sharp handling, premium tech and a classy interior, though a firm ride and limited practicality hold it back. Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Mercedes A250e plug-in hybrid review: A-Class or out-classed? Price: £41,335 14 July 2025 by CAR’s road test team Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
MG 4 EV review (2025): still a great buy Price: £26,995 12 July 2025 by Tim Pollard and CJ Hubbard We get behind the wheel of MG's bargain-priced electric hatchback - the ID.3-sized MG 4 EV Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Toyota Corolla review: no shame in being sensible Price: £30,795 06 July 2025 by CJ Hubbard Toyota's likeable self-charging hybrid family car is a genuinely efficient choice Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Lexus CT 200h review (2011-2020): the premium hatchback that time forgot Price: £26,275 01 July 2025 by Curtis Moldrich The CT is still sought after, but should it be? We find out Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 Read more ...
Citroen C4 (2025) review: a somewhat underappreciated hatchback gem Price: £26,625 23 January 2025 by Ted Welford Citroen has tweaked its C4 for 2025, so is it worth considering this time around? Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Audi A3 (2024) review: a quick revisit Price: £32,035 22 April 2024 by Seth Walton CAR's review of the new Audi A3: slick enough to head to the top of the premium hatch pile? Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Skoda Scala review: we test new Czech hatch Price: £16,595 13 March 2024 by Seth Walton The Rapid is dead. Long live the Scala. We test the Skoda hatchback Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 5 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...
New Peugeot 308 (2023) review Price: £24,635 30 June 2023 by Luke Wilkinson Peugeot's midsize hatchback and SW estate is here, with a choice of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains. There's an EV on the way in 2023, too. Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in review: Prius-baiting hybrid won't set pulses racing Price: £25,740 07 April 2023 by Tom Wiltshire Hyundai's Toyota Prius competitor tested in Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variants Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...
New Ford Focus facelift (2022) review: a little botox Price: £22,215 25 April 2022 by Luke Wilkinson Ford has facelifted the Mk4 Focus - but is it enough to keep pace with the current competition? Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...
Seat Leon plug-in hybrid (2020) review: warmed up surprise Price: £30,970 10 November 2020 by Murray Scullion Spanish Golf plug-in hybrid is a warm hatch in disguise Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...
Hyundai i30 (2020) review: same but different Price: £23,695 03 November 2020 by Murray Scullion Not as advanced as a Golf. Maybe not such a bad thing... Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...
New Kia Ceed review: Old-school ergonomics meets cutting-edge tech Price: £18,885 01 September 2020 by Murray Scullion Back to basics ergonomics and seven-year warranty make the Ceed an appealing Golf alternative Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
New Citroen C4 Cactus review: comfort is king Price: £20,665 13 March 2018 by CAR’s road test team They've smoothed the Cactus's prickliest bits. But it's still as appealing as ever Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr (2017) review Price: £25,720 04 April 2017 by Christofer Lloyd Best all-rounder in the Golf range? This is it Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...