Chris Haining

This generation of Toyota Auris Hybrid boasted impressive efficiency and plenty of equipment, but rivals offered far more polish and passion

Despite mediocre battery range, modest carrying capacity and a firm ride, the Smart EQ ForFour is a likeable electric city-car package

Standard safety technology impresses, but Toyota RAV4 Hybrid struggles to live up to the brand's reliability reputation

A spacious, practical interior and boot are key to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's appeal

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's economy beats petrol stablemates, but falls short of plug-in rivals

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a comfortable, practical and well equipped family SUV, but it struggles to compete with plug-in rivals

The design inside is uninspiring, but the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is comfortable and well equipped

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid should prove no more costly to run than regular petrol models

Dull steering, body lean and engine drone spoil the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid driving experience