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Ivan Aistrop

Ivan Aistrop

Ivan Aistrop is a Contributing Editor at CarGurus UK. Ivan has been at the sharp end of UK motoring journalism since 2004, working mostly for What Car?, Auto Trader and CarGurus, as well as contributing reviews and features for titles including Auto Express and Drivetribe.

Articles written by this author:

Audi RS3 2026 review | Hot hatch practicality, sports car performance

Audi RS3 2026 review | Hot hatch practicality, sports car performance

by Ivan Aistrop

The Audi RS3 is a stunning piece of engineering. It’s ludicrously fast, both in terms of acceleration and as a point-to-point...

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BMW M2 2026 review | A riotous, rear-driven sports coupe

BMW M2 2026 review | A riotous, rear-driven sports coupe

by Ivan Aistrop

The BMW M2 is a sensational sports car, but it’s also a very talented all-rounder in a variety of other ways, too. It does ev...

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DS 7 2023-2025 review | A stylish and distinctive used SUV

DS 7 2023-2025 review | A stylish and distinctive used SUV

by Ivan Aistrop

The DS 7 is a luxury mid-size SUV from French prestige brand DS Automobiles, and is a rival for the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW...

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Kia Optima Review 2016-2020 review | A practical and good-value saloon car

Kia Optima Review 2016-2020 review | A practical and good-value saloon car

by Ivan Aistrop

The Kia Optima isn't far from the last word in driver enjoyment, but it's a solid and sensible saloon or estate that offers p...

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Leapmotor B10 2026 review | One of the cheapest EVs you can buy

Leapmotor B10 2026 review | One of the cheapest EVs you can buy

by Ivan Aistrop

The Leapmotor B10 won't set your heart racing, but it'll provide comfortable and safe transport for your family at an extraor...

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Dacia Sandero Stepway 2026 review | A supermini with crossover appeal

Dacia Sandero Stepway 2026 review | A supermini with crossover appeal

by Ivan Aistrop

The Dacia Sandero Stepway feels just like a normal Sandero – for better and for worse – but it sits taller, and features rugg...

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Dacia Sandero 2026 review | One of the cheapest new cars on sale

Dacia Sandero 2026 review | One of the cheapest new cars on sale

by Ivan Aistrop

The Dacia Sandero supermini has always combined space with value - and the latest version is the best ever.

Subaru Solterra 2026 review | A sensible all-weather electric SUV

Subaru Solterra 2026 review | A sensible all-weather electric SUV

by Ivan Aistrop

The Subaru Solterra EV is the Japanese firm’s entry into the competitive midsize electric SUV market. It was developed alongs...

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Honda HR-V 2026 review | A sensible small hybrid SUV

Honda HR-V 2026 review | A sensible small hybrid SUV

by Ivan Aistrop

The Mk3 Honda HR-V has no shortage of rivals in the super-popular small SUV class, but it still holds its own – helped by hyb...

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Skoda Fabia Mk4 2026 review | Simple, good-value motoring

Skoda Fabia Mk4 2026 review | Simple, good-value motoring

by Ivan Aistrop

The Skoda Fabia is well known for offering lots of space and good value for money. The latest model is also better to drive t...

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Peugeot e-Rifter 2026 review | A hugely practical electric MPV

Peugeot e-Rifter 2026 review | A hugely practical electric MPV

by Ivan Aistrop

The Peugeot Rifter is an electric people carrier that goes all in on practicality. It’s got masses of space inside for up to ...

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Citroen C3 2025 review | A comfortable and affordable supermini

Citroen C3 2025 review | A comfortable and affordable supermini

by Ivan Aistrop

Just as it has been for several years, the Citroen C3 is the French firm’s small-car offering, promising style at a low cost....

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Peugeot 5008 2026 review | A mixed bag

Peugeot 5008 2026 review | A mixed bag

by Ivan Aistrop

The Peugeot 5008 is a seven-seater family SUV that looks theatrical on the outside, and even more so on the inside. Space and...

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2025 Volvo ES90: Price, Specs and Release Date

2025 Volvo ES90: Price, Specs and Release Date

by Ivan Aistrop

Volvo has released details of the ES90 EV, the all-electric spiritual successor to the S90 saloon, although it’s not a saloon...

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Buying Your First Car: A CarGurus Guide

Buying Your First Car: A CarGurus Guide

by Ivan Aistrop

Nothing quite compares with buying your first car. But how can you make sure you're getting a good one?

2025 Toyota Urban Cruiser Review: Prices, specs and release date

2025 Toyota Urban Cruiser Review: Prices, specs and release date

by Ivan Aistrop

The new Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact electric SUV that aims to offer family-friendly levels of space and versatility, al...

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Review 2025 | America's Range Rover Sport Rival

Jeep Grand Cherokee Review 2025 | America's Range Rover Sport Rival

by Ivan Aistrop

The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is large, luxurious SUV that competes with cars such as the Range Rover Sport, and i...

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review: America's Range Rover Sport Rival

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review: America's Range Rover Sport Rival

by Ivan Aistrop

The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is large, luxurious SUV that competes with cars such as the Range Rover Sport, and i...

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2025 Cupra Terramar Review: A sportier Tiguan

2025 Cupra Terramar Review: A sportier Tiguan

by Ivan Aistrop

The Cupra Terramar is a midsize family SUV that shares much with the straight-suited Volkswagen Tiguan in terms of its mechan...

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Mazda 6e Review 2025 | Traditional family car is now electric

Mazda 6e Review 2025 | Traditional family car is now electric

by Ivan Aistrop

The next generation of the Mazda 6 has gone all-electric. The Japanese firm’s latest large family hatchback is offered with t...

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MG3 Hybrid Review 2025 | Small hybrid for a low price

MG3 Hybrid Review 2025 | Small hybrid for a low price

by Ivan Aistrop

The MG3 Hybrid+ is the firm’s supermini hatchback, and it’s one of the most affordable hybrids you can buy on the new car mar...

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2024 MG3 Hybrid Review

2024 MG3 Hybrid Review

by Ivan Aistrop

The MG3 Hybrid+ is the firm’s supermini hatchback, and it’s one of the most affordable hybrids you can buy on the new car mar...

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2026 Mazda 6e Review: The latest Mazda 6 is all-electric

2026 Mazda 6e Review: The latest Mazda 6 is all-electric

by Ivan Aistrop

The next generation of the Mazda 6 has gone all-electric. The Japanese firm’s latest large family hatchback is offered with t...

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Cupra Terramar Review 2025 : A sportier Tiguan alternative

Cupra Terramar Review 2025 : A sportier Tiguan alternative

by Ivan Aistrop

The Cupra Terramar is a midsize family SUV that shares much with the straight-suited Volkswagen Tiguan in terms of its mechan...

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