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 Musso long-term test

The Ssangyong Musso has been our favourite budget pick-up for the last two years. But now we're seei..

What Car? team, Fri Jul 10 2020

Volkswagen T-Roc R long-term test

The 296bhp Volkswagen T-Roc R is one of our favourite sports SUVs, but how easy is it to live with?..

Steve Huntingford, Wed Jul 22 2020

Used Skoda Octavia vRS long-term test review

You get a lot of space and performance for your money with a used Skoda Octavia vRS. But is the car..

Mark Pearson, Fri Jul 10 2020

Audi Q3 Sportback long-term test

Can a swoopy coupé SUV meet a young family's needs? Our senior photographer is living with an Audi Q..

Will Williams, Sun Feb 02 2020

Volvo XC40 plug-in hybrid long-term test

What Car? Award-winning family SUV is now available as a plug-in hybrid, so is it the best choice fo..

Darren Moss, Wed Jul 15 2020

Used Mazda MX-5 long-term test

The Mazda MX-5 is a firm favourite with those who want fun in the sun, but what’s a used one like as..

Max Adams, Thu Jul 30 2020

Skoda Kamiq long-term test

The Kamiq is Skoda's smallest SUV, but is it big and brawny enough to cope with family life? We’ve a..

Claire Evans, Fri Feb 21 2020

Peugeot 508 SW long-term test review

Peugeot's 508 SW aims to mix the svelte looks of the 508 executive car with the practicality of an e..

John Bradshaw, Sun Dec 08 2019

Ssangyong Rexton long-term test review

Our chief photographer needs a car that's spacious, comfortable and can go anywhere. Could the seven..

John Bradshaw, Thu May 20 2021

MG ZS EV long-term test review

MG's first electric vehicle is a family SUV with a highly competitive price but a modest range. We'r..

Allan Muir, Wed Apr 01 2020

Nissan Juke long-term test

The original Nissan Juke was one of the best-selling cars in the UK, but this second-generation mode..

Louis Shaw, Mon Mar 30 2020

Volkswagen Passat GTE long-term test

Volkswagen's evergreen Passat has recently received a mid-life nip and tuck, including the reintrodu..

What Car? team, Tue Mar 24 2020

Used Ford Fiesta long-term test review

The Ford Fiesta may be the most popular used car in the UK, but how does it cope with the rigours of..

Max Adams, Fri Jan 10 2020

2020 Jaguar XE long-term test review

Jaguar’s smallest saloon, the XE, was updated for 2020. So, should you now consider choosing it over..

Steve Huntingford, Wed Jan 22 2020

Volvo S60 long-term test

Volvo's answer to the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series sells in much smaller numbers, but are the masses ove..

Chris Haining, Thu Feb 13 2020

Used Alfa Romeo Giulia long-term test

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has plenty of style and an exotic badge, but is that enough to make it worthy..

Mark Pearson, Wed Feb 05 2020

Hyundai Ioniq Electric long-term test review

Can owning an electric car be a viable option even if you can't charge it at home? We're finding out..

Darren Moss, Wed Nov 20 2019

Mazda 3 long-term test review

Mazda's new family hatchback combines groundbreaking engine tech with the promise of driver engageme..

Kris Culmer, Thu Jan 16 2020

Volkswagen T-Cross long-term review

The Volkswagen T-Cross impressed us on test, but how will it work in the hands of Millie, a key-work..

John Howell, Mon Dec 09 2019

Kia XCeed long-term test review

Kia has added a premium look – and price tag – to its Ceed hatchback with the pseudo-SUV XCeed. Does..

What Car? team, Thu Nov 28 2019

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