Despite being unashamedly a manufacturer of things that move quickly, first and foremost, Porsche have always had a pretty good reputation for practicality and making relatively frugal cars, too. Look … [Read more...]
All New Peugeot 508 SW GT Review: Looks Great, But Is This Estate Practical Enough?
Peugeot 508 SW There's a lot going on with the PSA group (Peugeot, Citroen, DS) at the moment, a heck of a lot. They've recently announced a merger with the colossal FCA group (Fiat, Jeep, Alfa … [Read more...]
2019 Volvo V60 Review – It’s Bigger, It Looks Better, But What’s It Like To Live With?
Volvo V60 Think 'Volvo' and the word 'estate' usually comes not long after. Despite the relentless surge in the popularity of SUVs - many wearing Volvo badges, by the way - this is a brand who … [Read more...]
Audi A6 Avant Review – Do Yourself A Favour: Fire Up The Quattro
Audi A6 Avant The big three German uber-marques continue to bring us new versions of their oh-so-practical estate cars, despite the seemingly endless stream of SUVs to hit the market. Many of the … [Read more...]
2019 Skoda Superb Review – Is It, Though?
Before the Kodiaq came along with its understated approach to mahoosive SUV ownership, the Superb was the flagship of the Skoda range, hence the name. The Kodiaq may comfortably seat seven people, but … [Read more...]
Peugeot 308 SW GT Review – Not a GTi, But Possibly More Fun Than You Might Think…..
308 SW GT When it comes down to quick estates, manufacturers have their own way of doing things. Audi are widely regarded as the kings of fast wagons, taking their loopiest saloons or hatchbacks and … [Read more...]
2018 Subaru Outback Review – The Understated, Off-Road Estate
BRZ aside, Subaru could now be regarded as a manufacturer whose main focus is estate cars, or compact SUVs as they're now more commonly labelled. Yes, there's the WRX STI, but that's as good as dead … [Read more...]
SEAT Leon St Review – The Estate Car that’s a ‘Sports Tourer’
The term 'Estate Car' is much-maligned these days. We're all far more keen to be associated with SUVs & Crossovers to fit neatly into our 'Active Lifestyles', or how we want others to perceive our … [Read more...]
Volvo V60 Polestar Review and Road Test
This is the Volvo V60 Polestar. A mid-sized estate car that'll happily ferry your family, luggage and dog around in classy, understated comfort. Being a Volvo, the company who's vision is zero road … [Read more...]
Subaru Levorg GT Review
Subaru don't make many dull vehicles. They've got a track record for taking ordinary, small saloons and estates and adding a bit of spice. Obviously there's the Impreza Turbo that really thrust Subaru … [Read more...]