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 4 long-term test

Based on our 2025 Car of the Year, the reinvented Renault 4 is one of the cheapest new small electri..

Allan Muir, Tue Apr 14 2026

BYD Sealion 5 long-term test

Our senior photographer needs an economical, practical car that's relaxing on long trips and shrugs..

John Bradshaw, Sun Jun 14 2026

Seat Ibiza long-term test

This small hatchback has long been among the best in its class to drive, but can it handle the heavy..

Jonty Renk, Wed May 20 2026

Volkswagen T-Cross long-term test

The T-Cross is one of Volkswagen's smallest SUVs, but is it one of the most capable? Our Used Cars W..

George Hill, Fri May 22 2026

Citroën C3 Aircross long-term test

Our videographer needed something small and efficient with space for his camera gear, can the latest..

Tom Goodban, Sat Apr 18 2026

Skoda Enyaq long term test

The Skoda Enyaq is a multi-award-winning large electric SUV, and our current Used Car of the Year, b..

Claire Evans, Wed Apr 01 2026

Polestar 4 long-term test

With a coupé-like shape but an elevated driving position, the Polestar 4 is a car that’s hard to cat..

Steve Huntingford, Sat Jun 06 2026

Suzuki e Vitara long-term test

Can you get it right first time? To find out, our content editor is running his first electric car..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Jun 03 2026

BMW iX3 long-term test

We rate this electric SUV so highly that, back in January, we crowned it our overall Car of the Year..

Mark Pearson, Mon May 11 2026

Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid long-term test

Our deputy editor wanted a comfortable family SUV which could help to slash his running costs. Can t..

Darren Moss, Sat Mar 28 2026

Mini Cooper Electric long-term test

Can Mini's smallest electric car be the perfect answer for someone who lives in the city? We're livi..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Dec 16 2025

BMW iX long-term test

BMW's largest electric SUV might be super luxurious, but it's also expensive to buy. Can low running..

Dan Jones, Tue Mar 03 2026

Audi A5 Avant long-term test

Can the Audi A5 Avant help our digital editor fall in love with estate cars all over again? He's run..

Stuart Milne, Thu May 28 2026

Audi E-tron GT long-term test

We already knew that this electric performance car was thrilling to drive, but over six months did i..

Steve Huntingford, Sun Nov 16 2025

Cupra Terramar long-term test

With its racy demeanour, does the Cupra Terramar put the sport in sport utility vehicle? We've got s..

Stuart Milne, Wed Nov 05 2025

Abarth 600e long-term test

It looks the part, but can the electric Abarth 600e deliver the driving thrills of a traditional hot..

Mark Pearson, Sat Nov 15 2025

Cupra Leon long-term test

Can a plug-in hybrid hot hatch be efficient for the commute but fun on the weekends? Our Used Cars W..

George Hill, Thu Jan 15 2026

Toyota Land Cruiser long-term test

Our chief photographer wants a car that'll take him off the beaten track when he needs, while effort..

John Bradshaw, Tue Mar 03 2026

Volvo EX30 long-term test

The EX30 is the most affordable way into a new electric Volvo – but what's this small SUV like to li..

Allan Muir, Fri Oct 17 2025

Nissan Qashqai e-Power long-term test

Nissan's range extender family SUV promises EV driving manners and good economy, but what's it like..

Claire Evans, Thu Jan 08 2026