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.

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 review | The OG plug-in hybrid SUV returns to the UK

Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 review | The OG plug-in hybrid SUV returns to the UK

Updated on 19 June 2026

Mitsubishi has made its return to the UK with what was traditionally one of its most popular models. Now, however, the Outlan...

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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2026 review | The junior SUV that Mercedes was missing

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2026 review | The junior SUV that Mercedes was missing

Updated on 18 June 2026

There was a time when the Mercedes GLA trailed its rivals in a number of areas, but that’s no longer the case now that the se...

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Audi Q6 E-Tron 2026 review | Refined and relaxed premium electric SUV

Audi Q6 E-Tron 2026 review | Refined and relaxed premium electric SUV

Updated on 17 June 2026

The Audi Q6 E-Tron is a large five-seater electric SUV that delivers family-friendly practicality and lots of tech in a styli...

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Fiat Grande Panda 2026 review | Fiat back to its best

Fiat Grande Panda 2026 review | Fiat back to its best

Updated on 16 June 2026

Fiat's cheery Grande Panda proves that sensible doesn't have to mean boring. Yet it's not just design and practicality that m...

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Suzuki e Vitara 2026 review | A small electric crossover with all-wheel drive

Suzuki e Vitara 2026 review | A small electric crossover with all-wheel drive

Updated on 8 June 2026

The Suzuki e Vitara is the Japanese brand’s first all-electric car, and it comes in the shape of a compact SUV. Unconventiona...

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All the 7 Seater Cars on Sale Right Now

All the 7 Seater Cars on Sale Right Now

Updated on 5 June 2026

After a seven-seat family car, but baffled by the complexity of today's seven-seater market and don't know where to start? Th...

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Vauxhall Grandland 2026 review | Average family motoring

Vauxhall Grandland 2026 review | Average family motoring

Updated on 3 June 2026

The Vauxhall Grandland is the British brand’s answer to hugely popular family SUVs such as the Volkswagen Tiguan and Ford Kug...

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Alfa Romeo Junior 2026 review | Sporty and stylish small SUV from Italy (well, kinda...)

Alfa Romeo Junior 2026 review | Sporty and stylish small SUV from Italy (well, kinda...)

Updated on 18 May 2026

The Alfa Romeo Junior is a small SUV that shares the same underpinnings as the Peugeot 2008, Vauxhall Mokka and Jeep Avenger....

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Porsche Macan 2026 review | Driver’s choice among mid-size SUVs

Porsche Macan 2026 review | Driver’s choice among mid-size SUVs

Updated on 13 May 2026

The Porsche Macan was created to put the German company’s famed oomph into the smaller and more practicality-focused SUV sect...

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The Most Fuel Efficient Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid Cars in 2026

The Most Fuel Efficient Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid Cars in 2026

Updated on 1 May 2026

Want to get the most from every gallon of fuel you put into your car? Then choose one from our list of the most fuel-efficien...

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BMW 2 Series (2014-2021) review | One badge for four very different cars

BMW 2 Series (2014-2021) review | One badge for four very different cars

Updated on 20 April 2026

The BMW 2 Series can be a practical MPV or a slinky two-door; either way, it's good to drive, and feels upmarket inside.

BMW 1 Series 2026 review | Still the best family car for those who love driving

BMW 1 Series 2026 review | Still the best family car for those who love driving

Updated on 19 April 2026

Buying a family car doesn't have to mean giving up driving fun - as the BMW 1 Series proves with its engaging handling.

Mazda CX-60 2026 review | A premium-feeling Japanese SUV

Mazda CX-60 2026 review | A premium-feeling Japanese SUV

Updated on 15 April 2026

The Mazda CX-60 is a more premium five-seat alternative to the well-liked CX-5, and this large family SUV comes complete with...

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Renault Clio 2026 review | Stylish, spacious and efficient supermini

Renault Clio 2026 review | Stylish, spacious and efficient supermini

Updated on 2 April 2026

The Renault Clio is one of the most stylish and well-rounded superminis you can buy, with recent updates simplifying the rang...

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Renault Austral 2026 review | Practical and efficient family SUV

Renault Austral 2026 review | Practical and efficient family SUV

Updated on 24 March 2026

The Renault Austral is based on the same underpinnings as the contemporary Nissan Qashqai, one of the most popular cars in th...

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Honda ZR-V 2026 review | Spacious and comfortable family SUV

Honda ZR-V 2026 review | Spacious and comfortable family SUV

Updated on 23 March 2026

The hybrid-powered Honda ZR-V is a family sized SUV based on the brilliant Civic hatchback, designed to take on the Nissan Qa...

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Citroen e-C4 X 2026 review | Quirky but appealing electric saloon

Citroen e-C4 X 2026 review | Quirky but appealing electric saloon

Updated on 18 March 2026

The Citroen e-C4 X is a strange mash-up of various different traditional bodystyles, and – in the UK at least – is powered ex...

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DS 3 2026 review | Stylish and upmarket compact crossover

DS 3 2026 review | Stylish and upmarket compact crossover

Updated on 5 March 2026

The DS 3 has changed a bit over the years - in both nature and name - but these days, it's a small, supermini-sized crossover...

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BMW i5 2026 review | Comfortable and tech-laden electric saloon

BMW i5 2026 review | Comfortable and tech-laden electric saloon

Updated on 5 March 2026

The BMW i5 is an all-electric version of the latest 5 Series executive saloon. Think of it as the future of the 5 Series – an...

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

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

Updated on 19 February 2026

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

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

Updated on 16 February 2026

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

Updated on 13 February 2026

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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Dacia Sandero Stepway 2026 review | A supermini with crossover appeal

Dacia Sandero Stepway 2026 review | A supermini with crossover appeal

Updated on 10 February 2026

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

Updated on 10 February 2026

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