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Buying a car can feel overwhelming. Even after you've found a match, questions remain: which engine should you buy, is electric right for you, and which trim offers the best value? Our car reviews answer these clearly and honestly, so you can enjoy the journey to your next car.

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  • Hyundai I30

    Hyundai I30

    4.0/5

    Honest and reliable, the Hyundai i30 is what you’d call a ‘traditional’ hatchback. While it might not have the glitzy styling of its crossover cousins, the i30 is all about intuitive design and zero-fuss motoring which, for many people, could make it the ideal everyday car.

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  • Fiat 600

    Fiat 600

    3.5/5

    Fiat might be best-known for its 500 city car - both classic and modern versions - but for some people, the pint-sized model isn’t the best option, particularly for those who need more space. Enter the 600. It’s a natural successor to the 500X crossover, but with more technology, a greater focus on space and more grown-up driving dynamics, the 600 has been designed to handle any shortcomings that its predecessor suffered from.

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  • Fiat 500

    Fiat 500

    3.9/5

    The Fiat 500 is one of the UK’s most beloved city cars, having thoroughly captured the imagination of British buyers since its rebirth in 2007. It went on to enjoy a remarkable 17-year production run before being replaced by a new version that looked almost the same. A stylish runabout with an instantly recognisable profile, the 500 has evolved over the years, with the early examples using tried-and-tested Fiat engines while later models got the TwinAir engine and Fiat’s 1.0-litre Firefly engine, along with a mild-hybrid systems.

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  • Audi Q8

    Audi Q8

    4.0/5

    Since its introduction in 2018, the Audi Q8 has been one of the most desirable luxury SUV coupés on the market, helped in part by its imposing presence and added to by its advanced technology. The Q8 is instantly recognisable, thanks to its bold single-frame grille, coupe-inspired roofline, and signature LED lighting. It adds a sporty, luxurious edge to Audi’s SUV range, appealing to those who desire both comfort and cutting-edge connectivity, with the levels of luxury normally reserved for the likes of the A8 luxury saloon inside a more practical, taller body.

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  • Mercedes EQB

    Mercedes EQB

    3.5/5

    There is limited choice when it comes to electric vehicles that can comfortably seat seven. Both Kia and Hyundai now offer enormous seven-seat SUVs, but Mercedes-Benz was arguably first to with its EQB in 2021. Based on the petrol-powered GLB, the EQB swaps its engine for a 66.5kWh usable battery pack (70.5kWh gross), a 400V electrical architecture and either a single motor or a dual-motor option in the EQB 300 4MATIC.

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  • Mazda 2

    Mazda 2

    4.1/5

    The Mazda 2 shows that you can still have a ‘grown-up’ feel in a compact car. With its refined on-road manners, the Mazda 2 is comfortable and easy to drive, while its range of engines provides the 2 with a decent level of performance alongside efficiency that will make this car very cheap to run. The 2’s on-sale run ended in 2025, but there’s still plenty of good availability for this car on the used market today.

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