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.

Smart #1 long-term test

The #1 is the first offering from the reborn Smart brand. We’ve already given it a five-star rating..

Mark Pearson, Wed Jan 03 2024

Suzuki S-Cross long-term test

The S-Cross is one of the more grown-up and practical small SUVs, but does that make it an easy car..

John Bradshaw, Mon Nov 27 2023

Range Rover Sport long-term test

This luxury SUV aims to blend the opulence of the latest Range Rover with a sharper drive, but does..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Dec 14 2023

Volkswagen ID Buzz long-term test: report 4

A less than cracking time with the VW ID Buzz leaves a chip on our windscreen

Stuart Milne, Mon Nov 27 2023

Peugeot 308 long-term test

The plug-in version of Peugeot's 308 family car can officially travel up to 37 miles on electric pow..

Kiall Garrett, Wed Nov 22 2023

Audi Q2 long-term test

Earlier this year we named the Audi Q2 as the small SUV with the best interior – so can it be a suit..

Darren Moss, Sun Nov 12 2023

Volvo XC40 Recharge long term test

The Volvo XC40 Recharge is fully electric and based on a former What Car? Car of the Year, but what'..

Claire Evans, Mon Nov 06 2023

Vauxhall Mokka long-term test

The Vauxhall Mokka is a big seller within the crowded small SUV market, but does it deserve its sale..

Jonty Renk, Fri Oct 20 2023

Volkswagen ID Buzz long-term test: report 2

We're charging ahead with our Volkswagen ID Buzz, but can the UK's EV infrastructure do justice to o..

Stuart Milne, Tue Oct 17 2023

Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS long-term test

The Enyaq Coupé vRS is a new type of car for Skoda: an electric coupé SUV with an emphasis on looks..

Allan Muir, Mon Oct 16 2023

Cupra Leon Estate long term test

Our chief photographer needs a practical car that can cope with heavy lifting during the week, but k..

John Bradshaw, Wed Oct 11 2023

BMW X7 long term test

Can this luxury SUV prove that it's worth the impressive price tag that it wears or are you better o..

Dan Jones, Thu Oct 26 2023

Volkswagen ID 5 long-term test

The Volkswagen ID 5 is intended to be a more stylish alternative to traditional electric SUVs – does..

Mark Pearson, Wed Sep 06 2023

Renault Kangoo van long-term test

The Kangoo has always stood for value in the small van sector, but does the latest version also offe..

Max Edleston, Fri Aug 25 2023

Suzuki S-Cross long-term test: report 1

The S-Cross is one of the more grown-up and practical small SUVs, but does that make it an easy car..

Stuart Milne, Mon Aug 21 2023

Vauxhall Mokka long-term test: report 1

The Vauxhall Mokka is a big seller within the crowded small SUV market, but does it deserve its sale..

Jonty Renk, Thu Jul 20 2023

Renault Megane E-Tech long-term test

Renault's latest Megane has gone electric and adopted trendy SUV styling, but what it's like to live..

Jim Holder, Sun Jul 09 2023

Citroën C5 Aircross long-term test

Citroën's family SUV has been upgraded inside and under the skin. But what's it like to live with? W..

Kiall Garrett, Sat Jul 01 2023

Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS long-term test: report 5