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Which? Car names the best and worst large cars, based on the UK's most detailed road test reviews, safety scores and unique reliability ratings. Also read our Top 10 family car buying tips for more guidance on how to find your ideal family saloon, hatchback or estate. 

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New Large cars

36 New Large cars reviews available

  • Alfa Romeo 159 (2006-)

    Alfa Romeo 1591

    New price: £20.380 - £29.540

    Alfa's 159 is sporty, stylish and striking to look at - but how does it drive? We've road tested the diesel saloon and estate versions.
  • Alpina D3 (2006-)

    Alpina D3 blue driving f3q

    New price: £31.650 - £58.935

    The BMW 3 Series-based Alpina D3 is an interesting and unusual choice
  • Audi A4 saloon (2008-)

    Audi A4 NEW

    New price: £22.185 - £39.435

    Audi are famed for solid family cars, but can the A4 saloon range, built from 2008 onwards, match the BMW 3 Series. Read on.
  • BMW 3 Series (2005-)

    BMW 3 Series 06 4

    New price: £22.690 - £55.270

    Perhaps not as exclusive as it once was, the updated saloon, coupe or convertible BMW 3 Series is still a family-sized car to be reckoned with.
  • BMW 3 Series saloon (2012-)

    BMW 3 2012 1

    New price: £24.915 - £38.280

    Does the latest 3 Series set the large car benchmark?
  • Cadillac BLS (2006-2009)

    cadillac bls 1

    New price: £22.915 - £31.730

    Essentially a rebadged Saab 9-3, the Cadillac BLS is a well equipped, cheap second-hand car. Is it too odd to go for?
  • Citroën C5 (2008-)

    Citroen C5

    New price: £20.015 - £30.185

    A French car advertised as 'very Germanic', the new Citroën C5 is meant to be more refined than the old C5. We put the Teutonic claims to the test.
  • Ford Mondeo (2007-)

    Ford Mondeo 1

    New price: £17.220 - £29.355

    Ford's latest Mondeo takes on its large car rivals with smart looks and a serious amount of space. We find out if that's enough in this tough market.
  • Honda Accord (2008-)

    2011 Honda Accord1

    New price: £21.715 - £32.610

    With the new Accord, Honda has pushed its family car upmarket - with prices to match. So should Audi, BMW and Mercedes be worried?
  • Honda Insight (2009-)

    honda insight1

    New price: £17.010 - £22.535

    Which? Car gets to grips with the Honda Insight hybrid - Honda's direct, but cheaper, answer to the Toyota Prius.
  • Kia Magentis (2009-2010)

    Kia Magentis 1

    New price: £19.390 - £20.390

    If you don't care about the badge on the bonnet, the now used-only Kia Magentis is a whole lot of car for a small amount of money.
  • Kia Optima (2012-)

    1a-Kia-Optima

    New price: £19.715 - £25.980

    Is the Optima good enough to beat established large saloon rivals?

Used Large cars

60 Used Large cars reviews available

  • Alfa Romeo 156 (1997-2005)

    Alfa Romeo 156 97 1

    Used price: From £1.225

    Don't beleive an estate car be stylish? Then check out the Alfa Romeo 156. Which? has road tested both saloon and estate, with petrol and diesel.
  • Alfa Romeo 159 (2006-)

    Alfa Romeo 1591

    Used price: From £5.975

    Alfa's 159 is sporty, stylish and striking to look at - but how does it drive? We've road tested the diesel saloon and estate versions.
  • Alpina D3 (2006-)

    Alpina D3 blue driving f3q

    Used price: From £15.650

    The BMW 3 Series-based Alpina D3 is an interesting and unusual choice
  • Audi A4 (2000-2008)

    Audi A4 Gen 2 1

    Used price: From £3.095

    The Audi A4 and estate (Avant) range, built from 2000-2008. Good fit and finish, but enough to rival the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series? 
  • Audi A4 saloon (2008-)

    Audi A4 NEW

    Used price: From £12.895

    Audi are famed for solid family cars, but can the A4 saloon range, built from 2008 onwards, match the BMW 3 Series. Read on.
  • BMW 3 Series (1998-2006)

    BMW 3 Series 99 1

    Used price: From £2.395

    The last-generation 3 Series is still highly sought after. It commands good prices and has some great engines - but here's what to look out for.
  • BMW 3 Series (2005-)

    BMW 3 Series 06 4

    Used price: From £6.825

    Perhaps not as exclusive as it once was, the updated saloon, coupe or convertible BMW 3 Series is still a family-sized car to be reckoned with.
  • Cadillac BLS (2006-2009)

    cadillac bls 1

    Used price: From £4.925

    Essentially a rebadged Saab 9-3, the Cadillac BLS is a well equipped, cheap second-hand car. Is it too odd to go for?
  • Chevrolet Epica (2008-2009)

    Chevrolet Epica 1

    Used price: From £5.575

    Dated and dull, but the Epica saloon sure is cheap
  • Chrsyler Sebring (2007-2009)

    Chrysler Sebring 1

    Used price: From £5.150

    Can bargain basement prices compensate for the unrefined manners of this big American cruiser?
  • Citroën C5 (2001-2008)

    Citroen C5 01 2

    Used price: From £1.375

    For a large family car the Citroën C5 delivers an impressively smooth ride. Built from 2001 to 2008, Which? members have had plenty to say about it.
  • Citroën C5 (2008-)

    Citroen C5

    Used price: From £7.525

    A French car advertised as 'very Germanic', the new Citroën C5 is meant to be more refined than the old C5. We put the Teutonic claims to the test.
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