Latest car reviews by Mario Christou
Articles by Mario Christou
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Family SUV face-off: Tesla Model Y v Kia EV5 v Xpeng G624th Mar 2026There’s a new, entry-level version of the Tesla Model Y, but the Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6 are here to steal its lunch money. Which electric... -
Polestar 2 Review: long in the tooth or up there with the best electric cars?23rd Mar 2026The Polestar 2 has been around for six years. Senior reviews writer Mario Christou gets behind the wheel to see if it’s still worthy of... -
Should you buy an Omoda 9, or one of its alternatives instead?16th Mar 2026We’re two months into our stint with the Omoda 9, we’ve had time to mull over the posh SUV. We like it, but it’s not perfect, so you... -
Hyper hatchback: five cool things about the Audi RS3 Competition Limited:14th Mar 2026The writing’s on the wall for the Audi RS3, one of our favourite hot hatchbacks, and Audi has launched a limited edition car to see off... -
Fast and Furious drag race: Mat Watson puts eight hero cars head-to-head14th Mar 2026The Fast and The Furious was a hit phenomenon of the 2000s, bringing modified car culture to the masses. Which of its hero cars is the... -
Lexus RZ550e review: is this the future of the family SUV? I think so…13th Mar 2026Lexus has updated the Lexus RZ550e, and it’s now on sale in the UK with a yoke and steer-by-wire system. Senior reviews writer Mario... -
New MG S9 revealed: is this hybrid seven-seater better than a Chery Tiggo 8?12th Mar 2026MG has just announced a new flagship seven-seater SUV for the UK, with a plug-in hybrid engine offering impressive electric range at a... -
Four reasons I’d buy an Omoda 7 over a European alternative (plus three dealbreakers)10th Mar 2026The latest SUV to enter the family car fray, the Omoda 7 is up against some stiff competition, but senior reviews writer Mario Christou... -
Driving a prototype of the Skoda Epiq made me excited for the production model9th Feb 2026It’s full of useful storage and surprisingly fun to drive, but the Skoda Epiq could be more comfortable in town -
Living with a Range Rover Evoque: is this the perfect plug-in hybrid runaround?18th Jan 2026Senior reviews writer Mario Christou was given the keys to a plug-in hybrid Range Rover Evoque for a month around Christmas, but is it... -
JLR reports heavy losses as dust settles following major cyber attack14th Nov 2025Jaguar Land Rover faces a heavy £485 million pound loss following on from August’s cyber attack. Can it recover? -
New Tesla Model 3 and Model Y updates: better range and an indicator stalk3rd Oct 2025Tesla has made some changes to the Model 3 and Model Y, promising more electric range and greater ease-of-use. Senior reviews writer... -
Kia EV3 v Skoda Elroq: does Korea or the Czech Republic make the better electric SUV?1st Oct 2025The Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq are two of our favourite electric family cars on sale at the moment, but which EV should you spend your money... -
Hyundai Ioniq 9 v Peugeot E-5008: which of these striking seven-seaters should you buy?16th Sep 2025The Peugeot E-5008 is a big, stylish seven-seater SUV, but can it hold a candle against the even bigger, more expensive Hyundai Ioniq 9?... -
New Mercedes GLC EV unveiled: a bold new look for the posh family-SUV8th Sep 2025This is the new, electric, Mercedes GLC, and it’s a dramatic departure from the old EQC with a tech-heavy cabin and bold new styling....