There was a time when a hybrid Toyota was a sensible but uninspiring choice of family car. The old Toyota Auris is a prime example of that - dependable and cheap-to-run, yes, but lacking even the slightest hint of charisma. But the latest Toyota Corolla is genuinely a very good car. There are no...

There’s no doubt the second-generation car is eye-catching. It boasts an exterior look and feel that continues Toyota’s current design ethos, helping it slip into the line-up with ease. This is especially so when put alongside the equally appealing Toyota Yaris and Toyota Yaris Cross cars. However,...

From the outside, the Genesis G80 is clearly no wallflower. Although a saloon, it has a more coupe -like shape with a long, flowing roofline and a short tail, while at the front an imposing front grille and lengthy bonnet give it real presence. A generous description would be to say it has a touch...

The Hyundai i30 Fastback was launched in 2018, a year after the third-generation Hyundai i30 hatchback it is based on. It remained on sale in the UK until early 2023, having received a facelift the previous year (in line with the Hyundai i30 hatchback and Hyundai i30 Tourer estate, which you can read...

Like the hatchback, the i30 Tourer will feature an all-turbocharged engine line-up, with the petrols consisting of three-cylinder 1.0-litre engines offered alongside standard four-cylinder 1.4 units. The diesel range will feature the familiar 1.6-litre turbodiesel, which was found in the previous gen...

Cabin space is the area where the Kia Picanto really impresses. The front is more than capable of accommodating tall drivers and passengers, while the rear is roomy for more than just kids. Boot capacity is limited, but the Kia Picanto still manages to be more spacious than key rivals such as the...