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.

Used Skoda Kodiaq long-term test: report 4

Skoda's seven-seat SUV is a former What Car? Award winner, but does it now make more sense as a used..

Max Adams, Mon Nov 14 2022

Honda CR-V long term test: report 1

On paper, the Honda CR-V mixes family SUV practicality with hybrid efficiency, but what's it like to..

John Bradshaw, Thu Nov 10 2022

Used Ford Mustang Mach-E long-term test: report 9

The Mustang Mach-E is an electric family SUV with a high-tech interior, but what's it like to live w..

Jim Holder, Mon Nov 07 2022

Kia EV6 long-term test

We rate this electric SUV so highly that we named it Car of the Year. But does it continue to impres..

Allan Muir, Wed May 25 2022

Audi RS3 Sportback long-term test

Back in January, we named this 394bhp rocketship the best hot hatch for daily usability, but we've s..

Will Nightingale, Fri Mar 04 2022

Volkswagen Tiguan plug-in hybrid long-term test

This recently refreshed plug-in hybrid SUV can travel up to 30 miles on a charge. We're living with..

Darren Moss, Wed Apr 27 2022

Nissan Qashqai long-term test

The Qashqai is one of the best-selling family SUVs, but is its popularity deserved? We're living wit..

John Bradshaw, Wed Feb 09 2022

BMW iX3 long-term test

Earlier this year, we named the BMW iX3 the best electric SUV to drive, but how easy is it to live w..

Steve Huntingford, Fri Mar 18 2022

Honda HR-V long-term test

Our sub-editor wanted a car that takes all the effort and much of the expense out of his extremely l..

Chris Haining, Mon Mar 07 2022

Audi RS3 Sportback long-term test: report 9

Back in January, we named this 394bhp rocketship the best hot hatch for daily usability, but now we'..

Will Nightingale, Sun Oct 16 2022

Skoda Octavia iV Estate long-term test

The Skoda Octavia Estate has a five-star What Car? rating, but does the plug-in hybrid version conti..

Mark Pearson, Tue Apr 05 2022

Fiat 500 Cabrio long-term test

Is a convertible electric car a viable proposition or too much of a compromise? We're finding out by..

Claire Evans, Thu Sep 23 2021

2022 Seat Arona long-term test: report 4

When it first went on sale, the Seat Arona was the best small SUV around, but it's been surpassed by..

What Car? team, Fri May 27 2022

2022 Seat Arona long-term test

When it first went on sale, the Seat Arona was the best small SUV around, but it's been surpassed by..

What Car? team, Mon Feb 28 2022

Land Rover Defender long-term test

Huge waiting lists underline how popular the Land Rover Defender is, but does it have the all-round..

Jim Holder, Tue Jan 18 2022

Volkswagen ID 3 long-term test

When we group tested the Volkswagen ID 3, we were so impressed that we named it Small Electric Car o..

Allan Muir, Fri Nov 19 2021

Citroën C4 long-term test

The Citroën C4 family hatchback was recently reinvented as a coupé SUV. We've already lived with the..

Max Edleston, Tue Nov 30 2021

2022 Peugeot 3008 long-term test

The popular Peugeot 3008 family SUV has been given a host of updates for 2022, so we've added one to..

Mark Pearson, Wed Feb 02 2022

Volkswagen Transporter Kombi long-term test

The Volkswagen Transporter Kombi medium-sized van promises car-like equipment and refinement. Our se..

Will Williams, Fri Jan 28 2022

Skoda Enyaq long-term test

Is it possible to live with an electric car even if you can't charge it up at home? We're finding ou..

Darren Moss, Fri Oct 22 2021

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