Models

Choosing between the BMW 2 Series and BMW 1 Series sounds simple until we open BMW’s configurator and realise these two names represent rather different ideas. The latest BMW 1 Series sold in the UK is a five-door premium hatchback designed to handle commuting, shopping,…

Choosing which BMW 2 Series to buy in the UK sounds simple—until we discover that the badge is attached to several cars with very different personalities. There is the traditional two-door BMW 2 Series Coupé, the four-door 2 Series Gran Coupé, the family-focused 2 Series…

The BMW 2 Series has become one of the most varied nameplates in the British car market. Depending on the year and body style, a 2 Series might be a compact rear-wheel-drive coupé, a practical front-wheel-drive family car, a seven-seat people carrier, a four-door Gran…

The BMW 2 Series Coupe vs Gran Coupe comparison is more complicated than counting doors. At first glance, these two cars appear to be close relatives wearing slightly different outfits. One has two doors, the other has four, and both carry the familiar BMW badge.…

The BMW 2 Series has earned a reputation as one of the brand’s most entertaining modern cars. It is compact, quick, beautifully balanced, and available with engines that range from sensible four-cylinders to seriously energetic six-cylinder units. On the right road, a good 2 Series…

Choosing between the Opel Antara and Nissan Qashqai is not quite as straightforward as comparing two similarly sized family crossovers. Although both vehicles wear SUV clothing and can handle everyday family duties, they approach the job from opposite directions. The Opel Antara is the heavier,…

Choosing between the Dacia Jogger and Sandero Stepway might look simple at first. They share the same badge, follow the same value-focused philosophy, and offer that familiar blend of rugged styling and sensible engineering. Yet these two cars serve noticeably different purposes. The Sandero Stepway…

Choosing between the Dacia Jogger and Skoda Kodiaq may seem slightly unusual at first. Both can carry seven people, both work well as family vehicles, and both offer enough flexibility for school runs, holidays, shopping trips, and weekend adventures. Look a little closer, however, and…

Choosing between the Dacia Jogger Expression and Extreme can feel surprisingly difficult. Both trims offer the same core recipe: seven usable seats, a cavernous and flexible interior, sensible running costs, and the refreshingly honest character that has made the Jogger popular with families. The Expression…

Choosing between the Opel Meriva and Nissan Note can feel like comparing two different interpretations of the same family-car recipe. Both are compact, practical, relatively affordable, and designed to make everyday driving easier. Yet they approach that mission from noticeably different angles. The Opel Meriva…

Choosing between the Hyundai i40 and Hyundai i30 can feel a little like deciding between a comfortable business-class seat and a practical city backpack. Both are useful. Both come from the same manufacturer. Yet they solve noticeably different problems. The Hyundai i30 is a compact…