Matt Saunders | Autocar

Articles by Matt Saunders

Car review

Used DS 3 2015-2019 review

Reworked supermini aims to take the fight to Mini with a focus on styling and interior comfort - but competition is fierce at this end of the market

25 April 2016

Used DS 3 2015-2019 review

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car review

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes with fine engines and a typically laid-back dynamic character. Not one for the interested driver, but a good advert for being disinterested.

19 April 2016

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Fourth-generation Toyota Prius

Car review

Used Toyota Prius 2015-2022 review

The reborn Toyota Prius may be the world’s most popular hybrid, but it faces stiffening competition from Hyundai, Volkswagen and Audi

18 April 2016

Used Toyota Prius 2015-2022 review

Seat Leon, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra versus Mazda 3

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Seat Leon, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra versus Mazda 3 - warm hatch group test

A new 197bhp Vauxhall Astra SRi is bidding to be the best warm five-door hatch, but talented rivals from Ford, Mazda and Seat stand in its way. Matt Saunders referees

17 April 2016

Seat Leon, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra versus Mazda 3 - warm hatch group test

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

First Drive

2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S first drive

The quickest and grippiest super-SUV in the world – and still somehow not the most entertaining or likeable on UK roads

14 April 2016

2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S first drive

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo

First Drive

2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI 90 Monte Carlo first drive

Motorsport-inspired mid-range Fabia has the looks but not the sporting purpose of a good hot supermini

12 April 2016

2016 Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI 90 Monte Carlo first drive

Mini Cooper Convertible

First Drive

2016 Mini Cooper Convertible first drive

Entry-level rag-top Mini has obvious substance and typical handling charm to back up its sugar-coated style

4 April 2016

2016 Mini Cooper Convertible first drive

Volvo XC90 BMW X5

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Volvo XC90 T8 versus BMW X5 xDrive40e - twin test

A large and lofty SUV with sensible running costs has to be a diesel, right? Wrong. Matt Saunders drives the new plug-in hybrid BMW X5 and Volvo XC90

2 April 2016

Volvo XC90 T8 versus BMW X5 xDrive40e - twin test

Seat Leon Cupra 290

First Drive

2016 Seat Leon Cupra 290 UK first drive

Conservative mid-cycle update does relatively little for a respectable hot hatch with a fine engine but a flawed ride in the UK

22 March 2016

2016 Seat Leon Cupra 290 UK first drive

1 Kia Sportage 2020 road test review update lead

Car review

Used Kia Sportage 2016-2021 review

Kia aims to take its popular Sportage crossover upmarket with the latest round of updates

15 March 2016

Used Kia Sportage 2016-2021 review

Best of British Autocar

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Best British-built cars for £20,000

Which is the UK’s best locally assembled £20k five-door? We look over some of the top contenders

7 March 2016

Best British-built cars for £20,000

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