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.

Nissan X-Trail long-term test

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

Jonty Renk, Sat Nov 02 2024

Volvo EC40 long-term test

The Volvo EC40 is a stylish and all-electric take on one of our favourite cars: the Volvo XC40. But..

Mark Pearson, Fri Nov 01 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, Sun Oct 13 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

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 Oct 28 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, Sat Oct 26 2024

Mini Countryman Electric long-term test

Our sub-editor was looking for a do-anything electric car to suit a varied and unpredictable lifesty..

Chris Haining, Fri Oct 25 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, Tue Oct 22 2024

BYD Seal long-term test

Can a brand that's relatively new to the UK show established names a thing or two in the highly comp..

Steve Huntingford, Sun Oct 20 2024

Cupra Formentor long-term test

Can plug-in hybrid power make an SUV fun as well as frugal? We're finding out with the help of the n..

Darren Moss, Fri Oct 18 2024

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, Mon Oct 14 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

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, Sun Oct 06 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