Estate car reviews
Looking to buy a new estate car? Search through our estate car reviews to find out which model would suit you and your lifestyle.
The biggest selling point of an estate car is its boot - if you need lots of space in your car, then an estate is the way to go if you don’t fancy an SUV. All our estate car reviews tell you how much boot space you’ll get.
In an estate car, you‘ll get a big boot, plus room for the dog, the children, and even grandma.
Read our estate car reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.
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Estate car reviews
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Volvo V60 Cross Country (2019 - 2023) Review
SUV-aping looks for one of our favourite estates
Used price: £15,984 - £44,748Read full reviewPROS
- More versatile than a standard V60
- High-quality interior and good tech
- Powerful 2.0-litre petrol engine
CONS
- Not as capable off-road as an XC60
- No plug-in hybrid version available
- Very busy infotainment system
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Vauxhall Vivaro Life MPV (2019 - 2022) Review
Van-based people carrier focuses on value
Used price: £15,567 - £38,493Read full reviewPROS
- Elite trim is packed with kit
- Easy to drive with light controls
- You get a lot of metal for your money
CONS
- Interior isn’t as flexible as it could be
- Tends to be noisy at higher speeds
- Ride can be bouncy, especially unladen
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2019 onwards) Review
Sporty looks mask a decent family estate – with compromises
New price: £35,290 - £52,130Read full reviewPROS
- Safe, predictable handling
- Sleek yet subtle premium style
- Loads of standard features
CONS
- Fit and finish could be better
- Boot opening limits versatility
- Low ground clearance
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BMW 330e Hybrid (2019 onwards) Review
Plug-in BMW 3 Series is an excellent, tax-efficient all-rounder
New price: £46,985 - £57,205Read full reviewPROS
- Up to 37 miles of electric range
- Precise steering and balanced handling
- Great efficiency and performance
CONS
- Not as good to drive as a standard 3 Series
- 320d still more frugal if you don't charge the battery regularly
- Reduced boot space compared with non plug-ins
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Audi A6 Avant (2018 onwards) Review
Handsome estate car is good to drive but not practical enough
New price: £46,060 - £86,535Read full reviewPROS
- Strong and frugal diesel engine
- High-quality interior
- Lots of advanced tech on offer
CONS
- Boot space is disappointing
- Touchscreens take some getting used to
- High prices and expensive options
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Ford Focus Estate (2018 onwards) Review
"Space and pace – the Ford Focus Estate can do it all."
New price: £29,450 - £39,360Read full reviewPROS
- Spacious interior and big boot
- Clever new infotainment system
- As good to drive as the hatchback
CONS
- Dim-witted automatic gearbox
- Cheapest engine labours with heavy loads
- No PHEV or hybrid engine option
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Citroën Berlingo MPV (2018 onwards) Review
Masses of space in this flexible van-derived car
New price: £22,635 - £27,235Read full reviewPROS
- Lots of passenger space
- Huge boot
- Comfy ride
CONS
- No powerful engine option
- Interior feels cheap in places
- Not much fun to drive
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Volvo V60 Estate (2018 - 2023) Review
Highly recommended premium estate
Used price: £11,086 - £48,703Read full reviewPROS
- Smart, striking exterior design
- Plush interior, well equipped
- Excellent driver-assistance tech
CONS
- Boot comparatively small, seats down
- Not the sharpest car to drive
- A BMW 3 Series drives better
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Peugeot Rifter MPV (2018 onwards) Review
Practical MPV is a sensible and refreshing SUV alternative
New price: £25,975 - £31,765Read full reviewPROS
- Versatile interior set-up
- Seven-seat version available from 2019
- Vast interior
- Very comfortable
CONS
- Manual gearboxes are weak
- Limited petrol engine range
- Some cheap interior plastics
- Not as interesting as Citroen equivalent
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Vauxhall Combo Life (2018 - 2022) Review
Every realistic requirement for a family car in one box - literally
Used price: £7,865 - £19,102Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive safety equipment
- Spacious and comfortable
- Room for three child seats
CONS
- A little uninspiring to look at
- Even high-end models quite basic
- In-house rivals have braver design
