Car Reviews | Honest John (2024)

Audi A1

Chic and sporty looks plus a classy interior, efficient petrol engines, plenty of scope for personalisation.

Audi A3 Sportback

Sharp looks and classy interior, frugal engine line-up, impressive standard equipment levels.

Audi A4

Exceptional quality, packed with technology, impressive refinement and comfort, efficient and economical.

Audi Q3

Premium interior. Very practical.

Audi Q5

Even more refined and upmarket than original Q5. Lovely quality interior. Electric tailgate as standard....

BMW 1 Series

BMW 1 Series now front wheel drive and better for it. Initially from £24,430 for 118i. DCT auto with...

BMW 3 Series

More spacious than before. Upgraded engines. Very refined.

BMW 4 Series

Most affordable 420i is possibly the best 4 Series on sale. Incredible to drive. Superb interior. Feels...

BMW i3

Available as a range extended version, impressive performance and handling, superb interior design, eight...

BMW X1

Practical, spacious and good to drive. Diesel engines offer strong performance and low running costs....

BMW X2

Handles well for a crossover. Quiet and comfortable on the motorway. Diesels are very economical.

BMW X3

Longer wheelbase X3 for 2018. Features a new 2.0 litre petrol engine and a 360PS turbocharged straight...

BMW X5

Excellent interior with plenty of space and luxury. Great to drive with impressive petrol, diesel and...

Citroen C3

Comfortable seats and ride quality. Much improved interior quality. Standard built-in dash cam on Flair...

Citroen C4

Quirky alternative to a Ford Focus. Very comfortable car with impressive cabin. Decent value for money.

Cupra Formentor

High quality SUV that feels special. Great performance and sound from top models. Stand out styling and...

Fiat 500

Funky looks and desirable image. Faithful to original. Easy to drive in town. Suspension improved from...

Honda Civic

Bigger than previous Civic, independent rear suspension means better ride and handling, 1.0 VTEC turbo...

Honda CR-V

Excellent Hybrid model is the pick of the range. High quality and well finished interior. Usefully large...

Honda HR-V

Cheap to run. Versatile interior with clever Magic Seats. Superb infotainment system. Likely to be reliable.

Honda Jazz

Very practical. Safe. Cheap to run. More desirable than ever before.

Hyundai i10

Excellent 1.0 MPi petrol engine, low running costs, comfortable at motorway speeds, will easily carry...

You get lots of equipment for your money, the back seat is roomy, plus the mild-hybrid engine is economical...

Hyundai i30

Comfortable and refined. Spacious boot. Impressive petrol engines. Good level of standard safety equipment.

Hyundai Ioniq

Available as hybrid, plug-in or pure EV. Easy and relaxing to drive. Low running costs.

Hyundai Bayon

Alternative to Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Ford Puma. Expected to start in the region of £20,000.

Hyundai Tucson

Crossover SUV with petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines.

Hyundai Santa Fe

Versatile seven-seat SUV. Very good 2.2 CRDi diesel engine available with slick eight-speed automatic...

Kia Ceed

Lots of standard equipment. Very good interior with slick media system. Seven-year warranty.

Kia e-Niro

Desirable electric crossover SUV. Very spacious. Impressive 282-mile range. Seven-year warranty.

Kia Niro

Easy to drive. Impressive fuel economy and low running costs. Space for a family. 450 litre load area.

Kia Picanto

Surprisingly spacious cabin. Very good fun to drive. Affordable pricing.

Kia Sorento

New Kia Sorento set to rival Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Kodiaq. Features 1.6T-GDI engine and 42.2kW electric...

Kia Sportage

Extremely comprehensive engine line-up including petrol, diesel and hybrid power. Impressive cabin with...

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Looks fabulous inside and out, loads of luxury equipment provided, nice to drive in every way.

Mazda 2

Attractive small car that'll be cheap to run. Lots of standard equipment. Easy and fun to drive.

Mazda 3

Looks great. Premium interior with excellent standard specification. Fun to drive with excellent manual...

Mazda CX-3

Enjoyable and good to drive. Good quality interior finish. 2.0-litre petrol is smooth and economical.

Mazda CX-5

Classy and versatile interior. Generous equipment levels. Top-spec GT Sport feels particularly plush....

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Innovative infotainment system that looks great, really posh-feeling interior, comfortable and secure...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Premium saloon car features fresh technology.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Beautiful cabin design and quality, lovely high-speed refinement, very quiet and staggeringly efficient...

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Chunky SUV looks and practicality, with the same pretty cabin and excellent range of engines that you'll...

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Innovative infotainment system that looks great, strong, powerful and refined engines, spacious for five...

Nissan Micra

Huge improvement over previous Micra. Good quality and comfortable interior. Generous safety equipment....

Nissan Qashqai

Very versatile cabin with a big boot and plenty of space for rear-seat passengers, feels considerably...

Nissan Leaf

Impressive real-world range (especially the E+ model). Relaxed drive. Plenty of space.

Peugeot 2008

Small crossover with an upmarket interior similar to the 3008 and 508. Choice of petrol, diesel and electric...

Renault Captur

Improved interior with extra practicality, refined petrol engines, excellent value for money.

Renault Clio

Much improved interior and desirable looks, wide range of engines, larger boot than most rivals.

Renault Kadjar

Spacious and practical family SUV, low running costs, mid-range models are well-equipped.

Renault Koleos

Luxurious and well-equipped. Lots of rear legroom. Quiet and refined. Compliant suspension. Absorbs potholes...

SEAT Ateca

Very comfortable and refined with impressive ride quality. Lots of room for those in the back along with...

SEAT Ibiza

Excellent 1.0-litre petrol engine. Calm and comfortable ride quality. Big boot. Improved infotainment...

SEAT Leon

Stylish and sporty alternative to the Volkswagen Golf. Spacious and upmarket interior. Efficient engine...

SEAT Mii Electric

Electric city car with 161-mile range.

Skoda Fabia

Very refined and quiet for a small car. Impressive ride quality. Does everything very well.

Skoda Kamiq

Spacious and versatile. High level of standard equipment. Easy to drive. Excellent 1.0 TSI engine.

Skoda Karoq

High quality interior with a premium feel. Very practical with a large boot. Quiet and comfortable on...

Skoda Kodiaq

Quiet, comfortable and easy to drive. Practical, spacious and solid cabin. Good value for money. 2018...

Skoda Octavia

Extremely comfortable with excellent ride quality. Great practicality and a large boot. Even better quality...

Skoda Superb

Large hatchback that offers excellent value for money. Limousine-like legroom and bootspace. Efficient...

Suzuki Across

Based on RAV4.

Suzuki Ignis

Distinctive styling. Affordable to buy. Low running costs. Available with all-wheel drive. Surprisingly...

Suzuki Jimny

Adorable looks. Fun to drive (in a sense). Extremely capable off road.

Suzuki S-Cross

New Suzuki S-Cross gets generous kit levels and mild-hybrid power.

Suzuki Swace

New hybrid estate car based on Toyota Corolla.

Suzuki Swift

Revvy 1.0 Boosterjet engine, stylish with plenty of kerbside appeal, really good fun on twisty roads,...

Suzuki Vitara

Very good to drive and comfortable. Lots of interior space. Five star Euro NCAP rating. Relatively economical....

Toyota Aygo

Plenty of kit as standard. Quirky looks.

Toyota Aygo X

Yaris platform means grown-up ride and handling. Striking exterior and solid interior. Well equipped...

Toyota Corolla

Far better to drive than the Auris. Hybrid models are very efficient. Interior feels upmarket. Plenty...

Toyota Prius

Low emissions of 70g/km. Relaxed, quiet and comfortable. Spacious cabin. Lots of safety kit as standard....

Toyota Yaris

Looks great on the outside and isn't too shabby on the inside either. Hybrid engine is cheap to run and...

Vauxhall Astra

Smartly styled family hatch. More spacious than previous Astra. Available with petrol, diesel or plug-in...

Vauxhall Corsa

Rewarding to drive, well-equipped as standard, excellent 1.2-litre 100PS petrol engine.

Vauxhall Crossland

Practical inside with lots of space and a good-sized boot. Impressive engines shared with the Peugeot...

Vauxhall Mokka

Trendy design. High seating position. Cheap to run. Infinitely better than its predecessor.

Volkswagen Golf

Very comfortable and refined. Range of strong, quiet and efficient engines. Classy image.

Volkswagen ID.3

Superb introduction to electric cars. Easy and relaxing to drive (but also fun). Priciest models can...

Volkswagen ID.4

Electric SUV with Tesla-rivalling range.

Volkswagen ID.5

Electric coupe-SUV with range of up to 313 miles.

Volkswagen Polo

More Golf-like than ever, will carry four large adults in comfort, huge boot, excellent range of petrol...

Volkswagen Tiguan

Comfortable, spacious and supremely practical. Refined diesel engines. High-level quality and technology....

Volkswagen Touareg

Luxurious and sophisticated interior, massive levels of storage, excellent ride quality on air suspension,...

Volkswagen T-Roc

Comfortable and refined on the move. Available with lots of personalisation options. High quality feel...

Volkswagen Up

Funky little city car. Cheap to run with low CO2. Lively and fun to drive. Large enough for four adults....

Volkswagen T-Cross

Comfortable and easy to drive. Surprisingly practical and spacious. Excellent 1.0-litre petrol.

Volvo XC40

Chunky upmarket and bold styling, excellent all-rounder, EV and plug-in hybrid versions.

Volvo XC60

Very comfortable and refined on the move. High quality well designed interior. Strong performance from...

Volvo XC90

Incredibly refined and quiet on the move, high quality cabin with room for seven, well equipped as standard.

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