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A more interesting, incisive drive than the standard car, but stops short of being fun

The engines won't even begin to thrill you but the design is genuinely daring. Handling ride are unexpectedly keen and capable, too.

Still plenty of work to be done before the Type R arrives, but the new Civic definitely feels like a forward step over the old model

Lashings of high-end electronic tech and a bold cabin design make the lively 3008 a car right on target for today's audience

Rare and rapid, the Volvo V60 Polestar is a fine alternative to German performance machines

Rare and rapid, the Volvo V60 Polestar is a fine alternative to German performance machines

A conventional hatch now, the A-class fights hard in the premium hatchback class

Volvo targets German SUVs – and creates a Range Rover rival

Hugely capable off-roader that makes you question the relevance of the regular Range Rover

Hugely capable off-roader that makes you question the relevance of the regular Range Rover

BMW’s X1 is a sharp-driving junior SUV

Ride and refinement are excellent, just don't expect the S-class to entertain on a twisty road

Fledgling luxury brand needs stronger cars than DS 4 to prosper

An unlikely evo car, this Skoda crossover is both capable and surprisingly fun

A compact MPV for those that value the Merc badge

Merc's GLA is a mildly SUV-like take on the A-class.

The Q5 is the best of Audi’s competent SUV range

The Q5 is the best of Audi’s competent SUV range

Chic Renault Clio has verve, but isn’t class-leader

Mazda's C-segment contender should be taken seriously

BMW’s 5 Series: so good, it’s all the car you’d ever need

BMW’s 5 Series: so good, it’s all the car you’d ever need

Vauxhall Mokka sells well but key rivals are better

Nissan’s genre-defining family focussed crossover might not thrill, but it’s a chart topper regardless.