Car Reviews

The C4 Cactus has had what Citroen describes as a ‘mid-life product evolution’ focusing on improved comfort. Let’s see if the suspension changes and softer seats are enough to avoid a mid-life crisis… What is it? The original 2014 C4 Cactus was an SUV styled five-door hatchback that appealed to …

The evergreen Peugeot 2008 is a familiar sight on our roads, but can it still mix it with the new kids on the block in the hotly contested small crossover segment? What is it? Originally launched in 2013, the 2008 was refreshed in 2016 and is marketed as an SUV. …

There’s a real buzz surrounding the new i30 N – the first car from Hyundai’s new ‘N’ performance sub-brand – but is it just hype or can it mix it with established hot hatch rivals? What is it? Based on the underrated i30 hatchback, the i30 N is front-wheel drive …

It’s extremely rare for the final production version of a new car to so closely resemble its motor show concept. The Infiniti Q60 is one such vehicle. Drop-dead gorgeous – especially in Dynamic Sunstone Red – the big question is whether this svelte coupe is simply eye candy or a …

Our verdict on the top-of-the-range Vignale version of the Ford Edge SUV, a car that’s meant to meet “growing consumer demand for more luxurious SUVs”. What is it? The Ford Edge is the big daddy of the Blue Oval’s three-car sports utility vehicle range – towering over the Kuga and EcoSport. …

Launching a new SUV that stands out from the crowd is no mean feat, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is one such car. With its sporty coupe-like profile and unusual rear, complete with split-screen spoiler, there’s no mistaking it. It’s a good car too, but I can’t help feeling that …

Unless you’re Ferrari, no car manufacturer can afford not to have an SUV in its range. Enter the DS 7 Crossback – the first original model and first sports utility vehicle from DS Automobiles, the standalone premium brand hived off from Citroen in 2014. What is the DS 7 Crossback? …

Subaru is an automotive hidden gem in the UK. As a maker of durable, remarkably capable 4x4s, with a gold-plated history in rallying, it’s surprising to find that just 2,665 examples were sold in 2017. To put that into context, Subaru shifted a record 647,956 vehicles in America last year …

The compact crossover sector has increased four-fold since 2015 and the latest example to hit the showrooms is the all-new Seat Arona. Sitting below the acclaimed Ateca SUV in the range, the Arona will do battle with the likes of the recently-launched Kia Stonic, Hyundai Kona, VW T-Roc and Citroen …

It would be easy to dismiss the all-new Skoda Karoq as just another SUV. However, the reality is quite different. This new kid on the block more than holds its own against the formidable Nissan Qashqai and other rivals including the Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008 and Seat Ateca, which is …