Mario Christou
Senior Reviews Writer
Mario has been a freelance photojournalist in the world of car culture for six years, having started his writing career contributing to EA Games’ automotive outlet Speedhunters.com in his spare time. Mario has also done stints in marketing and at a BMW Performance specialist.
Having continued journalism throughout this period, he took the leap to freelance full-time contributing articles and photography to outlets in the United States, Spain and Germany as well as Speedhunters.com. He’s now Carwow’s Senior Reviews Writer, combining his journalistic and road testing experience to make sure car buyers are well informed to make the perfect purchase.
Mario is a die-hard BMW enthusiast, and he’s at his happiest when surrounded by car culture - be it modified, motorsport or anything in between.
Having continued journalism throughout this period, he took the leap to freelance full-time contributing articles and photography to outlets in the United States, Spain and Germany as well as Speedhunters.com. He’s now Carwow’s Senior Reviews Writer, combining his journalistic and road testing experience to make sure car buyers are well informed to make the perfect purchase.
Mario is a die-hard BMW enthusiast, and he’s at his happiest when surrounded by car culture - be it modified, motorsport or anything in between.
Latest car reviews by Mario Christou
Articles by Mario Christou
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Is now the time to buy a Volkswagen ID3?30th Mar 2026The refreshed Volkswagen ID3 NEO is about to go on sale. Could it be the perfect time to grab a bargain on the current ID3, or are you... -
Should you buy a new VW ID4 or a used VW ID Buzz?28th Mar 2026Where are you better off spending your money? Is it on a new, sensible but slightly boring Volkswagen ID4 SUV, or a used, fun, but silly... -
How do I deal with a flat tyre in a car with no spare wheel?26th Mar 2026A tyre puncture can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. Senior reviews writer Mario Christou recently got a flat tyre in a BMW... -
Volvo is making vans now25th Mar 2026The new Volvo EX30 Cargo is here to shake up the car-based van market, based on the quirky EX30 SUV. It’s a posh alternative to other,... -
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?