The previous-generation Skoda Octavia Estate was very popular with both new- and used-car buyers, thanks to its generous interior space and robust quality. With this fourth-generation Octavia , Skoda has moved the car further upmarket – without forgetting what made its predecessor so successful....

If you’ve already read our review on the excellent new Mercedes E-Class saloon , then you could be forgiven for thinking the estate variant is more of the same only with a bit more space. And you’d be right – although there’s much more to this premium German estate than its capacity to devour your...

We say 'competition' but there isn't really anything that's a direct rival for the Citroen C5 X. It's the brand's flagship model (a modern-day Citroen Citroen XM or CX , if you like), part hatchback and part large saloon car with a bit of SUV thrown in for good measure. You might be considering...

Launched in 2021, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate is one of the newest options in the executive estate car market. This sets the bar high in terms of expectation, but the C-Class Estate is a strong contender, packed with plenty of technology. The main rivals for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate...

The fourth-generation Skoda Octavia vRS is the hot hatch version of one of our favourite family cars , the ever-popular Octavia .  Skoda's always done things a little differently when it comes to hot hatches though. Who remembers the original diesel-powered Fabia vRS ? And it's a similar story...

In the fine tradition of sexing up the estate car , the Kia Optima-based model is called a ‘Sportswagon’. It evokes an exotic lifestyle choice rather than reflecting a basic need to carry a lot of stuff, but don’t be fooled – the Kia Optima Sportswagon is a thoroughly practical estate. But it has...