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.

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

Used Suzuki SX4 S-Cross long term test

Is a nearly new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross the SUV bargain that it appears? We're living with one to find ou..

What Car? team, Fri Dec 03 2021

Kia Soul EV long-term test

Our sub-editor wanted to go green with an electric car, but needed it to cope with long trips. Did t..

Chris Haining, Mon Sep 20 2021

Audi E-tron Sportback long-term test

Can you live with a fully electric car if you can't charge at home? We've been finding out with the..

Steve Huntingford, Mon Jun 07 2021

Mazda MX-30 long-term test

Mazda's first fully electric SUV aims to prove that less is more. Over the past few months, we've be..

Louis Shaw, Mon Sep 13 2021

Ford Puma ST long-term test

Our chief photographer wanted an SUV that brought more than a touch of fun to a gruelling daily rout..

John Bradshaw, Thu Nov 11 2021

Suzuki Across long-term test review

Can a plug-in hybrid SUV make sense for someone who covers a lot of motorway miles? Our senior photo..

Will Williams, Mon Sep 20 2021

Vauxhall Mokka-e long-term test

Vauxhall’s smallest SUV is back and is now available as an electric car for the first time. We’re fi..

Neil Winn, Fri Aug 06 2021

Cupra Leon long-term test

The new Cupra Leon is a hoot to drive and one of our favourite hot hatches, but what’s it like to li..

Mark Pearson, Fri Sep 24 2021

Volvo V90 plug-in hybrid long-term test

In theory, the V90 T6 plug-in hybrid estate car is ideal for someone living on the edge of a city. O..

Jim Holder, Wed Aug 18 2021

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