SPORTS SUVs

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August 2024 As with ‘Puma’ and ‘Mustang’, the

Audi Q6 e-tron

FIRST DRIVE

Citroën C3, e-C3

Reborn small car gains SUV-like looks but retains a low price On sale November Price from £17,790 (petrol), £21,990 (electric)

Porsche 911

Sports car icon enters the age of electrification with a new 534bhp GTS hybrid variant On sale Summer Price from £102,195

Renault Rafale

Hybrid-powered coupé SUV has its sights set on premium rivals, and is priced accordingly On sale Now Price from £42,195

Skoda Superb

New executive hatchback joins the estate version in offering limo -like space at a keen price On sale July Price from £34,875

Nissan Qashqai

Big-selling family SUV is treated to style and tech upgrades as part of a facelift On sale September Price from £30,135

Renault Captur

Junior member of Renault’s SUV line -up gets style and tech tweaks to fall in line with newer members of the family On sale June Price from £21,095

Ford Explorer

Ford’s second electric SUV is a more affordable option than its first, the Mustang Mach-E On sale August Price from £39,875

BMW 1 Series

Updated premium family car range is simultaneously slimmed down and fattened up On sale October Price from £29,950

Alpine A290

The electric Renault 5’s hot hatch sibling gets 220bhp and a 236-mile range On sale Late 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)

Polestar 3

All-new flagship SUV promises long-distance luxury backed up by a lengthy official range On sale September Price from £75,900

DEALS of the month

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SMALL SUV Kia EV3

HOW CAR THEFT IS BEING TACKLED

Sadly, cars get stolen all the time, but the battle is on to make life as tough as possible for thieves. We find out what’s being done to improve car security

VAUXHALL FRONTERA

A familiar name is making a comeback on a new small SUV with petrol or electric power, but will this Frontera be well received? Let’s see what our readers make of it

Steering wheel locks

With tech-savvy crooks sometimes able to bypass your car’s built-in security, one of the most effective means of preventing theft is a steering wheel lock. We put five of the best to the test

CHANGE OF SCENIC

Having evolved from a sensible MPV into a trendy electric SUV, the Renault Scenic could be a hit all over again. But that means beating tough rivals from Kia and Tesla

LIVING IN A SHADOW

The Volkswagen T-Cross has always been upstaged by its bigger T-Roc sibling, but can it turn the tables after its recent facelift?

BEST CARS FOR TOWING 2024

The Horiba-MIRA test track allows us to push

Overall winner Volkswagen Passat 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line

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Smart #1 Premium

Living with this small electric SUV has done nothing to change our minds; it’s still among the best of its breed

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Turbo GS

A 160-mile journey in a Corsa Electric serves to highlight several points in favour of our petrol model

Lexus RZ 450e+ Takumi

A stingy real-world range is taking some of the lustre off our posh electric SUV – but a fix might be on the way

Genesis GV60 RWD Premium

Can this upmarket electric SUV win over someone seeking a comfy family cruiser? We’re finding out

Peugeot 408 1.2 Puretech GT

Stylish, well equipped and comfy, this executive car has proved to be a very likeable car to live with

BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport

Steve Huntingford steve.huntingford@haymarket.com Mileage 3882 List price £77,105

Mazda MX-30 R-EV Makoto

Allan Muir allan.muir@haymarket.com Mileage 3670 List price £35,895

BMW 4 Series Convertible

BUYING GUIDE

SMALL CARS

1 RENAULT CLIO Our pick 1.0 TCe 90

FAMILY CARS

1 TOYOTA COROLLA Our pick 1.8 Hybrid Icon

HOT HATCHES

1 BEST FOR THRILLS MERCEDES-AMG A45 Our pick

SMALL SUVs

1 LEXUS LBX Our pick 1.5 Premium Plus

FAMILY SUVs

1 KIA SPORTAGE Our pick 1.6 T-GDi 3

SEVEN-SEATERS

1 LAND ROVER DEFENDER Our pick D250 S

EXECUTIVE CARS

1 TESLA MODEL 3 Our pick RWD List

LUXURY CARS

1 BMW X7 Our pick xDrive40d M Sport

PLUG -IN HYBRIDS

1 MAZDA MX-30 R-EV Our pick Prime-Line List

ELECTRIC CARS

WHATCAR? CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024 BEST

ELECTRIC SUVs

1 SMART #3 Our pick Premium List price

ESTATES

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024 BEST ESTATE

COUPÉS

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CONVERTIBLES

WHAT CAR? CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024

SPORTS CARS

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024 BEST SPORTS

PERFORM ANCE C ARS

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Our A-Z of new cars lists every model on sale, alongside all of the impor tant data, our road test verdicts and our star ratings

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