FOR its ninth generation, the Volkswagen Passat was launched exclusively as an estate car to satisfy the needs of buyers wanting a practical family model with carrying capacity to spare. There’s a hyb

LONG BEFORE THE SUV explosion, estates were the go-to cars for families who prioritised comfort and interior room, but whose lifestyles required greater practicality than the usual saloon could offer.

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VARIETY is the spice of life, but in the automotive world it might seem that the amount of choice that’s available on the new-car market isn’t as broad as it once was; unless you want an SUV, your opt

STATISTICS TELL US that most people don’t like change, so taking a household name and transforming it in almost every way would be risky. On the other hand, sticking with a familiar identity can comfo

THERE are now nine models in the BYD line-up, but the Seal 6 is the only one that’s available as an estate. The Touring costs £1,000 more than the saloon, and it comes exclusively with a plug-in hybri