Saloons

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is handsome, good to drive and packed with kit, but if you're after practicality you'd be better waiting for the estate version.

The Toyota Corolla has received positive reviews from the UK media, with praise for its practicality, build quality and low running costs.

The new Mazda 3 has received generally good to very good reviews from the UK automotive media, with particular praise for its styling and value for money.

The Peugeot 508 liftback and estate have received a wider range of scores than usual from the UK media, ranging from average to outstanding.

The Lexus ES has received generally good to very good reviews from UK media sources. Consumer titles have rated it highly for its build quality, comfort and refinement, while performance-oriented titles have criticised its driving dynamics.

The new BMW 3 Series has received very high scores from the UK media, with particular praise for the way it drives compared to its rivals.

The Audi A6 has received consistently good to very good scores from the UK media since its launch in 2018, with particular praise for its interior space, comfort and refinement.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has received consistently good scores from across the UK media. It is particularly praised for its interior design and comfort, although the BMW 3 Series remains a better car for keen drivers.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has received many good reviews and awards from the UK media, and has been praised for its comfort, refinement and safety systems.

If you want a compact executive saloon with hybrid power and all-wheel drive, the Infiniti Q50S Hybrid AWD will do the job very well. But that's a pretty narrow niche.

Hybrid cars remain a niche choice, but the Lexus ES will be a serious executive contender when the majority of car buyers plug into the electric revolution.

The BMW 3 Series is a household name – which means this all-new version has a lot riding on it. So does it live up to expectations? We find out.