Long-term tests

As well as reviewing and group testing cars, we put them through the rigours of family life across thousands of miles of driving to see what they're like when you live with them every day.

Volkswagen Passat GTE long-term test

Volkswagen's evergreen Passat has recently received a mid-life nip and tuck, including the reintrodu..

What Car? team, Tue Mar 24 2020

Used Ford Fiesta long-term test review

The Ford Fiesta may be the most popular used car in the UK, but how does it cope with the rigours of..

Max Adams, Fri Jan 10 2020

2020 Jaguar XE long-term test review

Jaguar’s smallest saloon, the XE, was updated for 2020. So, should you now consider choosing it over..

Steve Huntingford, Wed Jan 22 2020

Volvo S60 long-term test

Volvo's answer to the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series sells in much smaller numbers, but are the masses ove..

Chris Haining, Thu Feb 13 2020

Used Alfa Romeo Giulia long-term test

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has plenty of style and an exotic badge, but is that enough to make it worthy..

Mark Pearson, Wed Feb 05 2020

Hyundai Ioniq Electric long-term test review

Can owning an electric car be a viable option even if you can't charge it at home? We're finding out..

Darren Moss, Wed Nov 20 2019

Mazda 3 long-term test review

Mazda's new family hatchback combines groundbreaking engine tech with the promise of driver engageme..

Kris Culmer, Thu Jan 16 2020

Volkswagen T-Cross long-term review

The Volkswagen T-Cross impressed us on test, but how will it work in the hands of Millie, a key-work..

John Howell, Mon Dec 09 2019

Kia XCeed long-term test review

Kia has added a premium look – and price tag – to its Ceed hatchback with the pseudo-SUV XCeed. Does..

What Car? team, Thu Nov 28 2019

Ford Focus ST long-term test

Has Ford replicated the brilliance of the Fiesta ST in its new Focus ST hot hatch? And can it match..

Allan Muir, Wed Nov 27 2019

Ssangyong Korando long-term test review

The new Ssangyong Korando is aiming to offer unbeatable value while still excelling at the family SU..

What Car? team, Mon Nov 25 2019

Seat Tarraco long-term test

Large SUV buyers have never had so much choice, so where does the Seat Tarraco fit in among its comp..

Jim Holder, Thu Oct 17 2019

Volvo V90 Cross Country long-term review

Our senior photographer wants to mix off-road ability with comfort and space. Will Volvo's jacked-up..

What Car? team, Wed Sep 25 2019

Used Volkswagen Golf long-term test review

The uber-competent VW Golf is a five-star family car, but can a used one rattle our contact lenses a..

Mark Pearson, Fri Oct 11 2019

Skoda Scala long-term test review

With its all-new Skoda Scala, the Czech brand is going head to head with some of the UK's most popul..

Kris Culmer, Fri Sep 13 2019

Used Suzuki Swift Hybrid long-term test review

Our four-wheel-drive Suzuki Swift hybrid is a curious combination, but does that make it the perfect..

Max Adams, Thu Sep 12 2019

BMW 3 Series long-term test

Our Executive Car of the Year, the BMW 3 Series, faces its toughest assignment yet: everyday life. W..

Steve Huntingford, Mon May 13 2019

Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy long-term test

The latest Renault Megane RS is one of our favourite hot hatches, but how easy is it to live with?

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jul 11 2019

Volvo XC90 T8 long-term test

Reviews editor Will Nightingale says a fond farewell to his Volvo XC90 T8, and ruminates about some..

Will Nightingale, Thu Jul 25 2019

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross long-term test review

Mitsubishi has plenty of experience with SUVs, but can its latest effort, the Eclipse Cross, go toe..

What Car? team, Mon Jul 22 2019

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