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Dacia Jogger Hybrid

This is easily the cheapest hybrid seven-seater you can buy, but does it represent good value? On sale Now Price from £22,595

Lexus RZ

Upmarket Japanese brand takes on the BMW iX3 with an all-new electric SUV that’s big on comfort Price from £62,600 On sale May

Mazda CX-60

Large SUV goes against the grain with a big diesel engine in a quest to blend economy with pulling power On sale Now Price from £42,990

Toyota Corolla

Refreshed hybrid family hatch has already impressed, but does a bigger engine boost its appeal? On sale Now Price from £30,210

Lexus RX

Upmarket SUV follows the smaller NX in being reborn with the option of plug-in hybrid power On sale Now Price from £59,950

BMW Alpina D4 S

Is this Alpina-tuned diesel version of a BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé the best executive express yet? On sale Now Price from £67,000

BMW X7 M60i

Flagship seven-seat luxury SUV gains mild hybrid tech and handling upgrades On sale Now Price from £110,525

Lamborghini Urus S

Tweaked sports SUV grows sharper teeth to help fend off aggressive competition On sale Now Price from £152,376

Peugeot Inception

Its interior may be pure science fiction, but this concept hints at tech and styling that will feature on future Peugeots

Mini Countryman

Cutesy SUV grows up, with an electric variant offered from the outset On sale Late 2023 Price from £35,000 (est)

BMW X5

Update brings revised engine options, with more power and a more efficient plug-in hybrid On sale April Price from £66,320

Range Rover Velar

Refreshed SUV gets a plug-in hybrid range boost, style tweaks and new infotainment On sale Spring Price from £54,045

Porsche K1

Range-topping electric SUV will combine a long range with sporty performance On sale 2027 Price from £190,000 (est)

Volkswagen ID 3

Electric hatchback gets revised looks, an upgraded interior and new technology On sale Autumn Price from £39,000 (est)

Smart m-way failure ‘put lives in danger’

Stricken cars couldn’t be spotted or kept safe in outage

Push to expand electric car charging network

AN ADDITIONAL £56 million has been allocated by

Fisker is preparing

Fisker is preparing to follow up its upcoming

Coming soon

FAMILY CAR Vauxhall Astra Electric EV-loving Vauxhall fans who need something bigger than the Corsa Electric are in luck. Closely related to the Peugeot e-308 that’s due on sale at the same time, the Astra will have a 55kWh battery and a 258- mile official range. A 100kW charging rate means a 10-80% top-up can take 30 minutes. Price from £37,000 (est)

Which cars can take three child seats the best?

We put aselection of cars to the test to see how many ofthem can accommodate three child seats safely and comfortably

A NEW WAY TO BUY CARS

The end of haggling with dealers is nigh in some showrooms, as car makers adopt a direct sales approach.We find out why

Tool bags

DIY mechanics might find that a soft bag is a better way of carrying tools than a rigid box,especially on the move. Let’s see which one offers the bestvalue. Formorereviews, goto whatcar.com/class/product-reviews

NON-ELECTRIC CARS RANKED

Don’t want a car that needs plugging in? Worry not: there’s plenty of choice, including lots of really talented models. Here, we count down the 50 best

TOP FIVE

We’ve revealed 45 of the best non-electric cars you can buy – but what about the top five? We gather them together and pick an overall champion

GRADING ON A CURVE

With bold looks and plenty of punch, these rakish coupé SUVs promise to add a bit of spice to electric motoring. Let’s see which one gets the higher marks

BRUISE CRUISE

These muscular drop-tops promise performance and luxury in equal measure. But which of them should you choose?

Ford Mustang Mach-EStandard Range RWD

It’s been a rocky ride (quite literally), but our time with Ford’s first electric SUV has ended on a high note

Audi TTS Black Edition

Surely some mistake: a powerful sports car that’s a breeze to live with? Our TTS makes it all look so easy

Mazda CX-60 2.5 Exclusive-Line

Our plug-in hybrid SUV seems a perfect fit for the winter weather, and its running costs look the part

Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Hybrid Ultimate

Could a plug-in hybrid family car be the answer to a monster commute? We’re finding out

Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 TB 280 Veloce

Our used executive saloon is as good to drive as it is to look at – just like the Alfa Romeos of old

Kia Spor tage 1.6 T-GDi 48V ISG 3

Allan Muir allan.muir@haymarket.com Mileage 839 List price £33,700

Peugeot 3008 BUYING GUIDE

This family SUV proves that concept car looks and affordability aren’t mutually exclusive, especially when you’re buying used

Revolutionary forces

These rivals got the premium electric car ball rolling, and both now look fine value if you buy at five years old. But which one should you go for?

Buyer’s guide

Class by class, the best new cars, reviewed and rated

Small cars

Family cars

Hot hatches

Small SUVs

Family SUVs

Seven-seaters

Executive cars

Luxury cars

Plug-in hybrids

Electric cars

Electric SUVs

Estates

Coupés

Convertibles

Sports SUVs

Sports cars

Performance cars

Data

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