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Alex Robbins

Alex Robbins

Alex used to be the used cars editor for What Car? and Autocar as well as the Daily Telegraph's consumer motoring editor. He covers all manner of new car news and road tests, but specialises in writing about used cars and modern classics. He's owned more than 40 cars, and can usually be found browsing the CarGurus classifieds, planning his next purchase.

Articles written by this author:

BYD Sealion 7 Review (2025-present)

BYD Sealion 7 Review (2025-present)

by Alex Robbins

The BYD Sealion 7 is a fully electric SUV with great performance, lots of space and a generous amount of equipment. Its rival...

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Kia EV3 review (2024-present)

Kia EV3 review (2024-present)

by Alex Robbins

The Kia EV3 is one of many highly capable electric family cars you could buy today. Our detailed review reveals if you should...

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BMW 5 Series Review (2017-2023)

BMW 5 Series Review (2017-2023)

by Alex Robbins

The BMW 5 Series has built up a reputation as a deeply satisfying all-rounder with a sporting streak.

Mazda CX-5 Review (2017-present)

Mazda CX-5 Review (2017-present)

by Alex Robbins

If you’re after an SUV with space for the family that’s great to drive, look no further. The Mazda CX-5 is quietly brilliant,...

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Audi Q5 Review (2008-2017)

Audi Q5 Review (2008-2017)

by Alex Robbins

The Audi Q5 is one of those premium SUVs that's exploded in popularity in recent years. Is the first generation a good used b...

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Audi A2 Review (2000-2005)

Audi A2 Review (2000-2005)

by Alex Robbins

The clever little Audi A2 is a fuel-sipping city car with future classic status written all over it.

Volvo V40 Review (2012-2019)

Volvo V40 Review (2012-2019)

by Alex Robbins

Is the Volvo V40 a premium hatchback like the BMW 1 Series, or a more common-or-garden family car such as the Ford Focus?

TVR Chimaera Review (1993-2003)

TVR Chimaera Review (1993-2003)

by Alex Robbins

If excitement and drama are your chief desires in a two-seat sports car, then few fit the bill better than the TVR Chimaera.

Toyota C-HR Review (2016-2023)

Toyota C-HR Review (2016-2023)

by Alex Robbins

With its extrovert, coupe-like styling, the Toyota C-HR hybrid is refreshingly different to the SUV norm, and it has excellen...

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Suzuki Vitara Review (2015-present)

Suzuki Vitara Review (2015-present)

by Alex Robbins

The Suzuki Vitara stands out as a bright spot in the compact SUV class. OK, it isn’t perfect, with some slightly suspect inte...

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Skoda Yeti Review (2009-2017)

Skoda Yeti Review (2009-2017)

by Alex Robbins

When is an SUV not an SUV? When it’s a Skoda Yeti, of course. The Yeti, launched in 2009, was Skoda’s answer to the rising ti...

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Skoda Octavia Review (2013-2019)

Skoda Octavia Review (2013-2019)

by Alex Robbins

If ever there was a car that exemplified head-over-heart car buying, the Skoda Octavia is it. This larger-than-usual family c...

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Vauxhall Grandland Review (2021-2024)

Vauxhall Grandland Review (2021-2024)

by Alex Robbins

The Vauxhall Grandland is a family crossover that benefits from a range of updates to ensure it remains competitive with riva...

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Suzuki Ignis Review (2016-present)

Suzuki Ignis Review (2016-present)

by Alex Robbins

Beneath its cute-if-slightly-awkward styling, the Suzuki Ignis is a dinky SUV that’s easy to drive around town, and offers en...

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Vauxhall Corsa Review (2020-present)

Vauxhall Corsa Review (2020-present)

by Alex Robbins

The current Vauxhall Corsa is a much better supermini than any of its predecessors, but it’s still short of the class best.

Hyundai Kona Review (2017-present)

Hyundai Kona Review (2017-present)

by Alex Robbins

The Hyundai Kona is a compact SUV with extrovert styling that offers you the choice between petrol, electric or hybrid power.

Renault Kadjar Review (2015-present)

Renault Kadjar Review (2015-present)

by Alex Robbins

The Renault Kadjar was launched in 2015 into one of the hottest market segments of all: the SUV/crossover. It’s actually base...

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Land Rover Defender Review (1990-2016)

Land Rover Defender Review (1990-2016)

by Alex Robbins

You don’t buy a Land Rover Defender if you’re a fan of life’s little luxuries. It’s rugged and utilitarian, and with a reputa...

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Peugeot 2008 Review (2019-present)

Peugeot 2008 Review (2019-present)

by Alex Robbins

The popular Peugeot 2008 is now one of the best all-round small SUVs there is, with a comfortable ride, a beautifully finishe...

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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Review (2013-2019)

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Review (2013-2019)

by Alex Robbins

Volkswagen may not have invented the hatchback when it launched the Golf back in 1974, but it did create a premium product th...

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Honda Jazz Mk4 Review (2020-present)

Honda Jazz Mk4 Review (2020-present)

by Alex Robbins

The Honda Jazz is a hybrid-only mini-MPV that delivers on practicality, reliability and low running costs.

Range Rover L405 Review (2012-2021)

Range Rover L405 Review (2012-2021)

by Alex Robbins

It was the original luxury off-roader, and now the Range Rover sits astride the world as one of its most desirable SUVs.

DS 3 Crossback Review (2019-present)

DS 3 Crossback Review (2019-present)

by Alex Robbins

Extrovert styling, inside and out, makes the DS 3 Crossback a small SUV you won’t forget in a hurry, and when you get behind ...

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Genesis G70 Review (2021-present)

Genesis G70 Review (2021-present)

by Alex Robbins

The new Genesis G70 comes with a fantastic aftersales package and a long warranty. It looks the part, too, but it doesn’t dri...

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