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.

Volkswagen ID 7 long-term test

With the promise of space, comfort and a long range, could the VW ID 7 be the perfect posh commuter..

Stuart Milne, Sat Jan 04 2025

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric long-term test: report 1

Can a longstanding model from an established brand successfully go green and take on a host of new p..

Claire Evans, Wed Dec 25 2024

Skoda Kamiq long-term test

The Skoda Kamiq is consistently among the most popular cars on Whatcar.com, and it's just been given..

John Bradshaw, Mon Dec 09 2024

Ford Ranger Raptor long-term test

In theory it's a lean, mean working machine, but we're living with the ultimate version of Ford's Ra..

Max Edleston, Wed Nov 20 2024

Suzuki Swift long-term test

This refreshed small car offers tidy handling and excellent fuel economy, so does this make it the r..

Kiall Garrett, Mon Dec 02 2024

Used Tesla Model 3 long-term test

The used Tesla Model 3 won lots of What Car? accolades when it was new, but what's it like as a seco..

Claire Evans, Fri Nov 15 2024

Honda e:Ny1 long-term test

Is the Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV a sensible choice for tackling city centre roads plus longer trips t..

James Tute, Thu Nov 14 2024

Peugeot e-308 SW long-term test

This estate promises to mix family-friendly space with wallet-pleasing running costs, but did ours d..

Mark Pearson, Tue Oct 29 2024

Used Tesla Model 3 long-term test: report 7

The used Tesla Model 3 won lots of What Car? accolades when it was new, but what's it like as a seco..

Claire Evans, Sat Oct 26 2024

Nissan X-Trail long-term test: report 1

Promising to combine seven-seat practicality with the low running costs of a hybrid, the Nissan X-Tr..

Jonty Renk, Fri Oct 11 2024

Mazda MX-30 R-EV long-term test

This well-priced small SUV is our reigning Plug-in Hybrid of the Year, but what's it like to live wi..

Allan Muir, Tue Oct 08 2024

Audi A6 Avant long-term test

Our sub-editor was looking for a comfortable petrol car for his mega-miles commute, so did the lates..

Chris Haining, Mon Sep 30 2024

Renault Clio long-term test

In January, we named the latest Clio our Small Car of the Year. But now we're seeing if it continues..

Jonty Renk, Mon Sep 23 2024

Lexus LBX long-term test

Back in January we named this small SUV as the best new car to buy in 2024 – and now we're backing u..

Darren Moss, Thu Sep 12 2024

Used Tesla Model 3 long-term test: report 5

The used Tesla Model 3 won lots of What Car? accolades when it was new, but what's it like as a seco..

Claire Evans, Tue Sep 10 2024

BMW i5 long-term test

Does the electric version of BMW’s latest 5 Series executive saloon impress as much as the larger an..

Steve Huntingford, Fri Sep 06 2024

Renault Clio long-term test: report 8

In January, we named the latest Clio our Small Car of the Year. But now we're seeing if it continues..

Jonty Renk, Mon Sep 02 2024

Used Tesla Model 3 long-term test: report 4

The used Tesla Model 3 won lots of What Car? accolades when it was new, but what's it like as a seco..

Claire Evans, Wed Aug 21 2024

Mazda MX-30 R-EV long-term test: report 6

This well-priced small SUV is our reigning Plug-in Hybrid of the Year, but what's it like to live wi..

Allan Muir, Wed Aug 07 2024

Renault Clio long-term test: report 6

In January, we named the latest Clio our Small Car of the Year. But now we're seeing if it continues..

Jonty Renk, Thu Aug 01 2024

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Long-term tests

Volkswagen ID 7 long-term test

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric long-term test: report 1

Skoda Kamiq long-term test

Ford Ranger Raptor long-term test

Suzuki Swift long-term test

Used Tesla Model 3 long-term test

Honda e:Ny1 long-term test

Peugeot e-308 SW long-term test

Used Tesla Model 3 long-term test: report 7

Nissan X-Trail long-term test: report 1

Mazda MX-30 R-EV long-term test

Audi A6 Avant long-term test

Renault Clio long-term test

Lexus LBX long-term test

Used Tesla Model 3 long-term test: report 5

BMW i5 long-term test

Renault Clio long-term test: report 8

Used Tesla Model 3 long-term test: report 4

Mazda MX-30 R-EV long-term test: report 6

Renault Clio long-term test: report 6

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