The Baleno's plain styling is the bushel 'neath which an especially bright light is hidden.

Volkswagen's big bus is just that - a big bus; hugely useful if you need the seats, but not really a car.

Handsome Audi A4 looks even better as an Avant estate and it's really good to drive, too.

Opel’s hugely competent Astra estate calls into question the wisdom of spending more on a bigger car.

The updated Peugeot 2008 looks great in GT Line spec, but it's the petrol engine that steals the show.

The super-slick Mercedes GLC moves to the top of the mid-size SUV horde.