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.

Ssangyong Korando long-term test review

The new Ssangyong Korando is aiming to offer unbeatable value while still excelling at the family SU..

What Car? team, Mon Nov 25 2019

Seat Tarraco long-term test

Large SUV buyers have never had so much choice, so where does the Seat Tarraco fit in among its comp..

Jim Holder, Thu Oct 17 2019

Volvo V90 Cross Country long-term review

Our senior photographer wants to mix off-road ability with comfort and space. Will Volvo's jacked-up..

What Car? team, Wed Sep 25 2019

Used Volkswagen Golf long-term test review

The uber-competent VW Golf is a five-star family car, but can a used one rattle our contact lenses a..

Mark Pearson, Fri Oct 11 2019

Skoda Scala long-term test review

With its all-new Skoda Scala, the Czech brand is going head to head with some of the UK's most popul..

Kris Culmer, Fri Sep 13 2019

Used Suzuki Swift Hybrid long-term test review

Our four-wheel-drive Suzuki Swift hybrid is a curious combination, but does that make it the perfect..

Max Adams, Thu Sep 12 2019

Volvo XC90 T8 long-term test

Reviews editor Will Nightingale says a fond farewell to his Volvo XC90 T8, and ruminates about some..

Will Nightingale, Thu Jul 25 2019

Used Nissan Qashqai long-term test review

For many years, the Qashqai was the go-to car in the family SUV sector. Can a used one convince us i..

Mark Pearson, Wed Jun 05 2019

Kia e-Niro long-term test review

What's the first-ever electric winner of our Car of the Year title, the Kia e-Niro, like to live wit..

Jim Holder, Wed Mar 13 2019

Dacia Duster long-term test

The new Dacia Duster is our favourite family SUV in the lowest price point. So, does it exceed expec..

Kris Culmer, Wed May 22 2019

Skoda Kodiaq vRS long-term test

The Skoda Kodiaq vRS is the Czech brand’s first ever sports SUV. So, what’s it like to live with?

Steve Huntingford, Thu Apr 04 2019

Used Dacia Sandero (2013-present) long-term test review

The Dacia Sandero has long been a price point winner in the What Car? new car awards, but is it a gr..

Max Adams, Fri May 17 2019

Suzuki Vitara long-term test review

The Suzuki Vitara is one of our favourite small SUVs, but how will it fare as a photographer's assis..

What Car? team, Fri Mar 29 2019

Vauxhall Combo Life long-term review

Could Vauxhall’s van-based people carrier be the perfect lifestyle vehicle? We’ve got three months t..

Alan Taylor-Jones, Thu Apr 25 2019

Hyundai Santa Fe long-term test

Hyundai's latest Santa Fe is now fighting in the same territory as premium rivals from Audi and BMW..

John Bradshaw, Wed Mar 06 2019

Used Volvo XC60 long-term test review

The latest XC60 is one of the finest cars in the hotly contested premium SUV sector, but how does a..

Mark Pearson, Tue Feb 12 2019

Volkswagen Amarok long-term test

Are pick-ups the new SUVs? Our senior photographer is running our favourite truck, the Volkswagen Am..

Will Williams, Wed Jan 23 2019

Used Audi A3 (13-present) long term test

The Audi A3 is our Used Family Car Of The Year award winner, but does it still make for a great seco..

Max Adams, Thu Feb 07 2019

Seat Ateca long-term test

The Ateca remains one of our favourite family SUVs, even after two years on sale. We're set to find..

Allan Muir, Wed Feb 06 2019

Skoda Fabia long-term test

Following the arrival of two excellent new small hatchbacks, does our 2015 Car of the Year remain a..

Kris Culmer, Mon Jan 14 2019