Vehicle Reviews

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The Q5's large radiator grille really stands out

'More of the same (but that's no bad thing)': Audi Q5 Sportback review

Below the bumper things get a bit too fussy.

Vehicle review 'A fantastic car to drive': MK3 Range Rover Sport review

We've run the rule over a number of vehicles this year

vehicle reviews All of the vehicles we reviewed in 2022 from a forester's perspective

Our man was certainly impressed by the Subaru Outback

Vehicle review 'Certainly a car I would consider': Subaru Outback review

The car has a large grille!

review 'I enjoyed driving it': Audi Q3 Coupe review

The busy front design is a departure from the more sophisticated Audi design of the past.

Vehicle Review 'That's all, folks': Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI Quattro S Tronic review

The front has recently been refreshed.

Vehicle review A sumptuous, smaller sibling: Volvo XC60 review

The XC90 has been a great success for Volvo

Vehicle review Living large? We review the new Volvo XC90

Is it time to replace the Land Rover? It soon could be.

Vehicle review Out with the old? We take the electric 4x4 making waves for a spin

A gear change? We put the new Isuzu D-Max Utility automatic to the test

Vehicle review A gear change? We put the new Isuzu D-Max Utility automatic to the test

The new Defender has been very well received and is now the best-selling Land Rover vehicle

Vehicle review Is the new Land Rover Defender 90 any good for foresters? We reviewed it to find out

Eamonn Wall puts the Japanese car manufacturer’s mild hybrid 4x4 through its paces.

Vehicle Review Smaller, lighter, shorter and neater? We review the Suzuki Ignis 4x4

Subaru’s latest Forester is full of green credentials

Review The ultimate green machine? Subaru Forester E-Boxer reviewed

The MW Spartan EV is not a conventional choice of 4x4, but is a tempting one for anyone who cares about the environment.

Vehicle Demo A taste of the future and the past? FLS take the MW Spartan EV for a spin

We've put a number of vehicles under the spotlight this year

Five vehicles we reviewed in 2021 that every forestry worker needs to consider

Is the Suzuki Across worth your time?

A Suzuki in name and badge only? Suzuki Across review

Suzuki Vitara: Vital statistics

Suzuki Vitara: Vital statistics

Review: Isuzu pickup tipper

Review: Isuzu pickup tipper

Isuzu D-Max tipper review: Taking a tip

Skoda Scala: The full Monte

Skoda Scala: The full Monte

Land Rover Discovery Sport: A good sport?

Land Rover Discovery Sport: A good sport?

The range of works during the three days of testing was varied: lifts, dead wooding, small reductions, cutting away from services and climber access.

P130 MEWP: Access all areas

4x4 guide: top SUVs for forest work

4x4s: A beginner's guide

Subaru Outback: Multiple choice

Subaru Outback: Multiple choice

Five-door 110 version, a modern take on the classic Defender.

Land Rover Defender: The lay of the Land

Citroen C5 Aircross: Air on a C-string

Citroen C5 Aircross: Air on a C-string

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: Rubicon trail

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: Rubicon trail

SsangYong Rexton: Right at last

SsangYong Rexton: Right at last

The Subaru Forester – now a rare sight on the roads and rarely seen in the forests.

Subaru Forester: Forester by name

Isuzu D-Max: Worker's rights

Isuzu D-Max: Worker's rights

More conventional looks, great ability and a sensible price give the new Musso a definite edge.

SsangYong Musso: Sensible approach

Trailhawk spec gives the Renegade increased on- and off-road performance.

Jeep Renegade: Trail blazer

The self-contained e-CRV Hybrid from Honda. Spacious, efficient and well made but not overly inspiring.

Honda eCR-V: Current model

Mitsubishi L200: Bigger and bolder

Mitsubishi L200: Bigger and bolder

C3 Aircross: C3 2CV

C3 Aircross: C3 2CV

Volvo V60: Sixty plus

Volvo V60: Sixty plus

Seat Tarraco: Room for manoeuvre

Seat Tarraco: Room for manoeuvre

Honda TRX520 quad

Honda TRX520 quad

Above: A new grille, faux side intakes, improved lights and a new interior have significantly improved Dacia’s Duster SUV.

Dacia Duster: Another one buys...

Fiat Panda Cross 4x4: Cross purposes

Fiat Panda Cross 4x4: Cross purposes

Peugeot 5008 Diesel: Bigger is better

Peugeot 5008 Diesel: Bigger is better

Skoda Kodiaq VRS: A seven-seat growler

Skoda Kodiaq VRS: A seven-seat growler

Sporting prowess: the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech

Sporting prowess: the Land Rover Discovery Sport

On a charge

Good sized boot, though the sloping rear door does reduce its size.

Audi Q5