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...

Despite the proliferation of SUV-based niche cars designed to appeal to young buyers with a ‘lifestyle’, Mercedes-Benz has no good reason to veer away from tradition with the C-Class Estate. It’s still a very popular bodystyle, and to do without one in this premium segment would be commercially ruinous,...

Peugeot has a long and rich history of building family estate cars, but we can't think of any that have turned up the style factor as much as the latest 308 SW. Just as the striking new 308 hatchback could be considered one of the most desirable options in its class, the SW version (which stands...

Vauxhall is going through a revolution as part of the massive Stellantis Group.  Suddenly, its cars are looking fresh and modern, there are plug-in hybrids and electric models, and its interiors are stylish with nicely integrated tech. This is a whole new era for Vauxhall and it’s one in which the...

Once upon a time, Volvo was synonymous with estate cars. Today, the company builds three of the most convincing SUVs on the planet, but it hasn’t abandoned its roots. It still builds stylish, safe and sophisticated estate cars. Launched in 2010, this particular V60 stems from a time before the...