Long-term tests
Volkswagen Transporter Sportline: long-term test review
Volkswagen Transporter Sportline: long-term test review
Final report: our medium-sized van makes way for its smaller sibling
3 Jul 2023
Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus: long-term test review
Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus: long-term test review
Final report: making this EV even more practical is as easy as riding a bike
30 Jun 2023
Audi SQ5 Sportback: long-term test review
Audi SQ5 Sportback: long-term test review
Final report: Our easy-to-live-with sporty SUV doesn’t know what it wants to be
16 Jun 2023
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test review
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test review
Final report: one issue can’t take the shine off the Peugeot 308 SW as an impressive family car
15 May 2023
Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review
Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review
Final report: our Civic has impressed, but we wonder about its position in the market
2 May 2023
Alpine A110 GT: long term test
Alpine A110 GT: long term test
Final report: we’re sad to say goodbye to French sports car
24 Mar 2023
Jaguar F-Pace PHEV: long-term test review
Jaguar F-Pace PHEV: long-term test review
Final report: hybrid Jag signs off with a visit from its sporty SVR relative
13 Mar 2023
Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test review
Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test review
Final report: Our hybrid had more than its fair share of problems, but there was much to like, too
6 Mar 2023
Toyota Corolla Commercial: long-term test review
Toyota Corolla Commercial: long-term test review
Final report: car-based van has been great, except for a couple of actual blind spots
3 Mar 2023
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test review
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test review
Final report: a temperamental alarm doesn't dampen our impression of the new Vauxhall Astra hatch
1 Mar 2023
Lexus NX 450h+: long term test review
Lexus NX 450h+: long term test review
Final report: Have six months with Lexus converted Kim to a PHEV fan?
24 Feb 2023
Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test
Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test
Final report: Reborn British 4x4 icon has proved to be just what the doctor ordered
21 Feb 2023
Ford Focus Active Estate: long-term test review
Ford Focus Active Estate: long-term test review
Final report: there’s much more to the Ford Focus Active Estate than the SUV-style additions
15 Feb 2023
Dacia Jogger: long-term test review
Dacia Jogger: long-term test review
Final report: We’ll miss our practical, value-for-money budget seven-seater
20 Jan 2023
BMW iX3 M Sport Pro: long-term test review
BMW iX3 M Sport Pro: long-term test review
Final report: It’s not cheap, but what we got for free sealed the deal
17 Jan 2023
Honda HR-V: long-term test review
Honda HR-V: long-term test review
Final report: the Honda HR-V compact SUV has been a perfect fit for family life
4 Jan 2023
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: long-term test review
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: long-term test review
Final report: we loved our Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Porsche is already fixing the few issues we had
15 Dec 2022
Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI: long-term test review
Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI: long-term test review
Third report: we put our hatchback to the test against family’s Fabia Estate
17 Nov 2022
Mazda CX-5 diesel: long-term test review
Mazda CX-5 diesel: long-term test review
Final report: six months in our Mazda CX-5 have shown that diesel engines still have a place
14 Nov 2022
Nissan Qashqai Tekna+: long-term test
Nissan Qashqai Tekna+: long-term test
Final report: the practical Nissan Qashqai is let down by comfort over long distances
18 Oct 2022
Citroen e-Dispatch: long-term test review
Citroen e-Dispatch: long-term test review
Final report: Our man weighs up the penalties of carrying a full load
3 Oct 2022
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: long-term test review
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: long-term test review
Final report: We bid ‘arrivederci’ to Italian stunner – but we won’t be entirely sad to see it go
3 Oct 2022
Toyota Yaris Cross Design: long-term test
Toyota Yaris Cross Design: long-term test
Final report: After six months’ probation, compact SUV has got the job
20 Sep 2022
Ford Ranger Wildtrak: long-term test review
Ford Ranger Wildtrak: long-term test review
Final report: Pick-up truck shows its worth as it signs off from our fleet
23 Aug 2022
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor: long-term test review
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor: long-term test review
Final report: We’ll miss our 2 – it’s everything a posh EV should be
16 Aug 2022
Peugeot 508 PSE: long-term test review
Peugeot 508 PSE: long-term test review
Final report: We saddle up for estate’s last practicality test on our fleet
4 Aug 2022
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense: long term test review
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense: long term test review
Final report: We bid adieu to aspiring upmarket PHEV
29 Jul 2022
Citroen e-Berlingo: long-term test review
Citroen e-Berlingo: long-term test review
Final report: We’ve learned to love our pure-electric MPV
22 Jul 2022
BMW 330e Touring: long-term test review
BMW 330e Touring: long-term test review
Final report: Plug-in estate and electric SUV line up for family test
12 Jul 2022
Lexus UX300e: long-term test review
Lexus UX300e: long-term test review
Final report: Even with no home charging, electric SUV won us over
8 Jun 2022
Renault Captur E-Tech: long-term test review
Renault Captur E-Tech: long-term test review
Final report: We look back on six months with our easy-going and practical hybrid crossover
6 Jun 2022
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review
Final report: We find out about EV servicing before ID.3 leaves our fleet
1 Jun 2022
Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro: long-term test review
Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro: long-term test review
Final report: Our super-stylish SUV has impressed in and out of town
30 May 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium: long-term test review
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium: long-term test review
Final report: Stylish EV shows just why it was our 2021 Car of the Year
6 May 2022
Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review
Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review
Final report: Fiat’s baby EV is hot in the city and good elsewhere if the weather’s not cold
25 Apr 2022
Cupra Formentor V1: long-term test
Cupra Formentor V1: long-term test
Final report: company’s standalone SUV is a great ambassador for the Spanish brand
13 Apr 2022