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.

Renault Zoe long-term test review

Can you switch from a small petrol car to an electric one without changing your lifestyle? We've add..

Louis Shaw, Tue Feb 16 2021

Cupra Formentor long-term test

The Cupra Formentor is great to drive and striking to look at, but how easy is it to live with? That..

Neil Winn, Tue May 04 2021

Volkswagen Touran long-term test

We already know that the Touran is a practical choice, but does this MPV still impress when you live..

Will Williams, Fri Apr 30 2021

BMW 4 Series long-term test

The BMW 4 Series was the winner of our Coupé of the Year award in January, but what's it really like..

Darren Moss, Fri Apr 30 2021

BMW X1 plug-in hybrid long-term test

The classy BMW X1 is one of our favourite family SUVs, but can the latest plug-in hybrid version sti..

Mark Pearson, Tue Apr 20 2021

Peugeot 2008 long-term test

The original Peugeot 2008 had few rivals when it was launched, but plenty of other cars have since s..

What Car? team, Thu Apr 08 2021

Skoda Octavia long-term test

The Octavia has always been one of our favourite family cars, and this latest one promises to be mor..

Allan Muir, Fri Feb 05 2021

Volkswagen Golf long-term test

The Volkswagen Golf has been a family favourite for generations, and now has more clever tech than e..

Chris Haining, Mon Feb 15 2021

Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace long-term test

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is a very recommendable seven-seat SUV, but is choosing a low-mileage..

John Bradshaw, Thu Jan 28 2021

Ford Kuga long-term test

The latest Ford Kuga has impressed us with its competitive pricing and tidy handling, but how will i..

What Car? team, Mon Mar 08 2021

Mercedes EQC long-term test

The Mercedes EQC is the brand's first mainstream all-electric car. Can it eclipse the rival Audi e-t..

Jim Holder, Fri Sep 25 2020

Seat Leon plug-in hybrid long-term test

The Seat Leon, our favourite family hatchback, is now available as a plug-in hybrid. We're living wi..

Claire Evans, Thu Feb 11 2021

Kia Picanto long-term test

The Kia Picanto is a fantastic car for the city, but can it also double up as transport for a roving..

What Car? team, Tue Jan 12 2021

Used Jaguar XF Sportbrake long-term test

Jaguar’s luxurious load-lugger has just been facelifted. We’ve acquired a used example to see whethe..

What Car? team, Wed Jan 27 2021

Audi Q5 long-term test

This second-generation Audi Q5 has long been a favourite in the large SUV class, but has a recent fa..

Darren Moss, Wed Jan 13 2021

BMW 530e long-term test

The face-lifted plug-in hybrid BMW 530e promises punchy performance and a longer electric range. We'..

Steve Huntingford, Wed Dec 16 2020

Used Seat Ateca long-term test

The Seat Ateca family SUV is our reigning Used Car of the Year, but now we've put our money where ou..

Max Adams, Fri Dec 11 2020

Used Volvo V60 long-term test

We’ve long been fans of the suave and practical Volvo V60 estate, but now we're finding out whether..

Mark Pearson, Thu Dec 17 2020

Citroën Berlingo long-term test

The Citroën Berlingo is one of our favourite people carriers, with space and practicality almost bey..

Will Williams, Thu Jan 07 2021

Used Audi TT long-term test review

The Audi TT will soon be no more, so is now the time for early examples to become revered modern cla..

Max Adams, Thu Nov 05 2020

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