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Discover the best cars for your lifestyle and budget by searching our top 10 lists of the cars that our testers’ rate the highest.

Best luxury SUVs 2026 – and the ones to avoid

The best luxury SUVs are as practical as they are classy and as desirable as they are relaxing to dr..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 09 2025

Best Chinese cars...plus the worst models named

There's an influx of cars from Chinese brands arriving on UK roads, offering tempting prices and lot..

Darren Moss, Fri Sep 26 2025

Best electric SUVs 2026 – the top 10, plus the ones to avoid

Thanks to big advancements in battery and charging technology, the best electric SUVs are now as usa..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best family SUVs 2026: our favourite SUVs for kids and cargo

Want practicality, class and an elevated driving position in a relatively compact and affordable pac..

Stuart Milne, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best 7-seat cars 2026 – and the ones to avoid

Whether you want a part-time seven-seater or one to carry lots of people every day, this run-down of..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best plug-in hybrid cars 2026 – best and worst PHEVs named

Plug-in hybrid cars can reduce fuel consumption to an absolute minimum, but which models are the bes..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best self-charging hybrid cars you don't have to plug in 2026

Like the idea of a hybrid, but don't want to faff around with power cables? If so, these are the top..

Darren Moss, Tue Aug 07 2018

Best sports SUVs 2026 reviewed and rated - and those to avoid

If you want performance, practicality — and an elevated driving position — the sports SUVs in our to..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best estate cars 2026 – the top choices if you need a big boot

An estate car needs to be practical, but the best models are also comfortable, well equipped and aff..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best small electric cars 2026: the cheap EVs to choose

Think going electric has to be expensive? Well, the best small EVs prove otherwise, but which models..

Darren Moss, Wed Feb 05 2025

Best small electric SUVs 2026 – the practical EVs to keep your family moving

There are plenty of small electric SUVs to choose from, but the gap between the best and worst model..

Darren Moss, Fri Feb 07 2025

Best hot hatches 2026 – the most fun, and the one to avoid

A great hot hatch needs to combine driving fun with everyday usability. So, which models do it best..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best executive cars 2026 – top saloons tested and rated, plus the one to avoid

Great executive cars are comfortable, classy and well equipped, yet also cheap to run. Here we name..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best family electric SUVs 2026 – the top EVs for you and your family rated

There have never been more family-sized electric SUVs to choose from, but which ones are worth your..

Darren Moss, Thu Aug 21 2025

Best coupé SUVs 2026 – tried, tested and rated

The best coupé SUVs are sleek yet practical, comfortable and enjoyable to drive. Here we count down..

Darren Moss, Mon May 10 2021

Best large SUVs 2026 tried & tested – plus the one to avoid

The best large SUVs are practical, luxurious and good to drive, with sensible running costs. Here we..

Darren Moss, Mon Dec 25 2023

Best family cars 2026: top choices for you and your children

What makes a great family car, and which models should you be considering? Here we count down the 10..

Stuart Milne, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best hybrid SUVs 2026 – reviewed, rated and ranked

Sales of SUVs and hybrids are booming, making hybrid SUVs some of the most desirable cars around. Bu..

Darren Moss, Wed Apr 03 2024

Best performance cars 2026: the thrillers to buy – and avoid

The best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration and engaging handling with impre..

Mark Pearson, Thu Jan 23 2025

Best mild hybrid cars 2026 – the best and worst cars to save you money

Mild hybrid technology can help to lower your fuel bills, and unlike plug-in hybrid cars they don't..

Darren Moss, Tue Mar 25 2025

Top 10

Best luxury SUVs 2026 – and the ones to avoid

Best Chinese cars...plus the worst models named

Best electric SUVs 2026 – the top 10, plus the ones to avoid

Best family SUVs 2026: our favourite SUVs for kids and cargo

Best 7-seat cars 2026 – and the ones to avoid

Best plug-in hybrid cars 2026 – best and worst PHEVs named

Best self-charging hybrid cars you don't have to plug in 2026

Best sports SUVs 2026 reviewed and rated - and those to avoid

Best estate cars 2026 – the top choices if you need a big boot

Best small electric cars 2026: the cheap EVs to choose

Best small electric SUVs 2026 – the practical EVs to keep your family moving

Best hot hatches 2026 – the most fun, and the one to avoid

Best executive cars 2026 – top saloons tested and rated, plus the one to avoid

Best family electric SUVs 2026 – the top EVs for you and your family rated

Best coupé SUVs 2026 – tried, tested and rated

Best large SUVs 2026 tried & tested – plus the one to avoid

Best family cars 2026: top choices for you and your children

Best hybrid SUVs 2026 – reviewed, rated and ranked

Best performance cars 2026: the thrillers to buy – and avoid

Best mild hybrid cars 2026 – the best and worst cars to save you money

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