Car Reviews

Got your eye on a new car? Make sure you read The Car Expert’s short test drives and in-depth reviews before signing on the dotted line.

MG S5 EV review

18 April 2025

The MG S5 EV is a practical and well-equipped electric family car that offers excellent value for money, although it's not the most exciting to drive.

GWM Ora 03 GT test drive

7 April 2025

As an urban runabout, the electric GWM 03 is spacious for a supermini, has an excellent safety rating and comes with an impressive equipment list.

Volkswagen ID.7 review

5 April 2025

Is Volkswagen’s all-electric version of the Passat really a car to challenge the big-hitters of the executive market?

Citroën ë-C3 test drive

2 April 2025

The Citroën ë-C3 is a great value small electric car, offering impressive comfort and practicality for urban driving at an affordable price.

There's nothing revolutionary or bar-raising about the Mazda CX-80, but it provides comfortable and competent service as a family SUV. If the styling of the Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit too much for your taste or the Skoda Kodiaq is just a bit too boring, the CX-80 might be a happy medium.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray review

21 March 2025

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a genuinely impressive sports car, offering plenty of performance without any pretensions. It's well equipped, it's enormously fun to drive at any speed and you get a lot more car for your money than with European brands.

Lexus NX test drive

8 March 2025

The Lexus NX would make a great daily driver, offering good practicality and passenger space. But the driving experience is pretty bland.

Omoda 5 test drive

8 March 2025

The Omoda 5 is competent enough, but its major selling point is the fact that the starting price undercuts established names by thousands of pounds. You're getting a mid-sized car for the price of a small car, but it lacks the polish of more expensive rivals.

MG HS test drive

7 March 2025

The new MG HS is a huge step forward from the previous model. As a plug-in hybrid, it combines zero-emission electric city driving with plenty of long-distance range from the petrol engine.

BMW 1 Series test drive

1 March 2025

BMW has updated the 1 Series with a freshened-up look. It remains great to drive while offering plenty of practicality.

Leapmotor T03 test drive

21 February 2025

In most ways, the new Leapmotor T03 impresses. It's very well priced, you get a lot of kit for your money and it's electric rather than petrol. But the electronic nanny systems are simply terrible.

Kia EV3 test drive

18 February 2025

The Kia EV3 should top of your shopping list for a small SUV. If you're thinking about switching to an EV, it's also a very good choice.

Mini Aceman test drive

8 February 2025

The Mini Aceman puts a smile on your face, offers zero-emission driving and a good amount of room for passengers in the back.

Skywell BE11 test drive

7 February 2025

The Skywell BE11 comes with plenty of equipment but frustrating infotainment, poor driving dynamics and an out-of-date safety specification.

Renault Clio TCe 90 review

7 February 2025

The Renault Clio TCe 90 could be more comfortable, but there are not many superminis that provide this amount of interior quality for this price.

Jaecoo 7 test drive

6 February 2025

Make and model: Jaecoo 7Description: Medium SUVPrice range: from £25,035 Jaecoo says: “The all-new Jaecoo 7 is the SUV that blends rugged adventure with class-leading luxury.” We say: The Jaecoo 7...

Lexus RZ test drive

26 January 2025

Lexus’s second all-electric SUV delivers on the luxury assignment, let’s see how it compares to its battery-powered rivals.

Renault Rafale test drive

12 January 2025

While the coupé SUV market is swelling with new models, the Rafale adds a stylish, economical and practical option to the mix.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 review

27 December 2024

Make and model: Hyundai Ioniq 6 UltimateDescription: Mid-sized saloon, single electric motorPrice range: £50,540 (plus options) Hyundai says: “The electrified streamliner’s array of advanced technologies,...

Dacia Duster Hybrid test drive

11 December 2024

The third generation Dacia Duster SUV has a new look and more functionality than its predecessor. It does a lot of things very well, but once again it's soured by a sub-par safety rating.

MG ZS test drive

16 November 2024

The second generation MG ZS has received a significant reinvention to modernise the compact family SUV model.

Renault Scenic E-Tech test drive

16 November 2024

The Renault Scenic is a capable family EV with competitive range and build quality. It’s not exciting to drive, but few buyers will be worried.

Omoda E5 test drive

8 November 2024

The all-electric Omoda E5 is better than its petrol-powered twin, with a much better driving experience and nicer interior. Pricing is similarly keen, but it doesn't have the same feeling of quality you get in more established brands.

Polestar 4 test drive

5 November 2024

The Polestar 4 is a coupé-SUV that has all the potency of a performance car but with the luxury of a top-notch executive saloon.

Polestar 3 test drive

2 November 2024

An impressive debut SUV from Polestar which offers plenty of quality and produces performance to match its looks.

Honda CR-V hybrid test drive 2024

19 October 2024

The latest Honda CR-V delivers everything you want from an SUV, with a choice of economical hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.

Toyota Corolla test drive

18 October 2024

As one of Toyota’s longest-standing model names, the Corolla is still going strong with two hybrid engines and two body styles to choose from.

Lexus LBX test drive

5 October 2024

The Lexus LBX is the Japanese brand's smallest model yet. But do good things come in small packages? We have all the answers.

Renault Symbioz test drive

21 September 2024

Renault has bolstered its SUV offering with the new Symbioz hybrid, a mid-size SUV with tough competition.

Mazda 2 Hybrid test drive

15 September 2024

The Mazda 2 Hybrid is a well-rounded supermini that is easy to live with, but its pricing makes it hard to recommend.

Suzuki Swift test drive

12 September 2024

There is an all-new version of one of Suzuki’s most successful models – does the latest Suzuki Swift tick the essential boxes?

Honda ZR-V test drive

8 September 2024

The Honda ZR-V is a solid medium SUV with an economical hybrid engine, but doesn't really stand out from the crowd in any area.

Mazda CX-60 diesel review

8 September 2024

There's a lot to like about the Mazda CX-60, but the diesel engine is noisy and harsh, which detracts from the otherwise lovely ambience.

Mini Cooper Electric test drive

30 August 2024

The latest electric Mini Cooper offers more pace and range than its predecessor, but is it still as much fun?

Lexus RX 450h+ test drive

30 August 2024

The largest Lexus SUV is back with a plug-in hybrid option, let’s see how the refreshed range has modernised the model.

Volkswagen Golf test drive

23 August 2024

The Volksagen Golf celebrates its 50th anniversary with several updates and improvements. But do they make it any better to drive or own?

Toyota C-HR test drive

23 August 2024

Now in its second generation, the Toyota C-HR is back to take on the small SUV segment with a funky new look.

Subaru Crosstrek test drive

17 August 2024

Subaru’s smallest model has some fierce competition in the compact SUV segment, so how does the Crosstrek compare?

Hyundai Ioniq 5 review

15 August 2024

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the best new EVs you can buy. It's quiet and smooth to drive, while the sharp styling is still a stand-out feature.

Toyota bZ4X test drive

28 July 2024

After becoming synonymous with hybrid technology, Toyota is setting itself up for success with its first all-electric model.

Renault Captur test drive

23 July 2024

The small SUV market is one of the most competitive in the new car market, but the Renault Captur does a decent job at standing out with its technology and hybrid engine option.

MG Cyberster GT test drive

19 July 2024

The Cyberster is currently in a class of one. It's not just a new car for MG, it's a new kind of car for the whole industry. It's missile-like fast in a straight line, but is it actually fun to drive?

Nissan Qashqai N-Design test drive

24 June 2024

The updates to the Nissan Qashqai e-Power are not extensive, but they do improve the experience for both driver and passengers.

Subaru Outback test drive

8 June 2024

With an alternative body style to the traditional SUV shape that dominates the roads, the Subaru Outback might even be more practical.

Kia EV6 review

3 June 2024

Our 2022 Car of the Year is still a brilliant car in 2024. If you're looking to make the switch to an EV for your next car, the Kia EV6 should be right at the top of your shortlist.

Jeep Grand Cherokee test drive

25 May 2024

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a fantastic all-rounder that will cope with any job you throw at it while you remain perfectly comfortable inside. But it has formidable opposition in this price bracket.

Jeep Wrangler test drive

10 May 2024

If you prefer camping and hiking holidays to five-star resorts, the Jeep Wrangler could be your kind of car. If you're looking for a conventional family car, there are better alternatives available.