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Peugeot e-3008

There are more new SUVs on the way this year than you can shake a stick at. Here’s our guide to the imminent ar rivals

Mini Countryman E, SE

Latest iteration of this family SUV is larger than ever and available in electric form for the first time On sale May Price from £42,080

Mini Countryman JCW

High-per formance version of Mini’s new family SUV promises to liven up the school run On sale Spring Price from £ 41,520

Audi Q4 e-tron

New motor, faster charging and revised suspension for Audi’s popular electric SUV On sale Spring Price from £51,440

Volkswagen ID 5 GTX

Quickest version of this electric coupé SUV gets more power and revised suspension On sale Spring Price from £55,705

Nissan Juke

Big-selling small SUV gets more tech and the choice of hybrid power across the range On sale Late March Price from £23,485

Renault Symbioz

New hybrid family SUV will be followed by plug-in hybrid and electric versions On sale Spring Price from £30,000 (est)

Volkswagen Tiguan

Family SUV sticks to a proven formula in its latest iteration while boosting tech and practicality On sale Spring Price from £34,060

BMW X2

X1 family SUV’s sleeker stablemate has grown to promise more practicality than before On sale Late March Price from £41,110

Skoda Kamiq

Refreshed small SUV gets tweaked engines and a tech injection while maintaining a common-sense theme On sale April Price from £24,030

Mercedes-Benz EQA

Cheaper, longer-range version of Mercedes’ smallest EV joins a refreshed line -up On sale Spring Price from £49,750

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Seven-seat electric SUV benefits from similar updates to its sibling On sale Spring Price from £52,800

Volvo EX40

Revamp for this upmarket electric SUV brings a new name and a larger battery option On sale April Price from £46,505

Kia EV9 Air

Does the entry-level version of Kia’s seven-seat electric SUV make the most sense? On sale Spring Price from £65,025

Range Rover Sport SV

With 626bhp, this sports SUV is the most potent Range Rover yet On sale Spring Price from £171,460

Alfa Romeo Milano

Italian brand’s first all- electric car is a close relative of the Jeep Avenger On sale Late 2024 Price from £38,000 (est)

Volvo EX90

Volvo’s largest model – the seven-seat XC90 – now has an all-electric twin On sale Autumn Price from £96,255

Ineos Fusilier

New electric SUV aims to mix green credentials with off-road ability On sale Spring 2027 Price from £90,000 (est)

Toyota bZ3X

Toyota targets a wider audience with a smaller, cheaper electric model than the bZ4X On sale Late 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)

Volkswagen Passat

Long-running executive car enters its ninth generation – exclusively as an estate On sale April Price from £38,480

BMW 5 Series

We’ve already tested this executive car in electric form, but does the new petrol version impress? On sale Now Price from £51,000

MG 3

Latest iteration of MG’s small hatchback offers hybrid power at a tempting price On sale Summer Price from £20,000 (est)

Renault 5

Distinctive hatch gets an electric rebirth, with a low price and up to 249 miles of range On sale Early 2025 Price from £25,000 (est)

Aston Martin Vantage

Baby of the upper-crust British sports car maker’s range gets a thorough makeover On sale Spring Price from £150,000 (est)

Skoda Octavia

Family car receives design tweaks, more standard kit and smarter infotainment On sale June Price from £27,000 (est)

Porsche Taycan

Electric performance car gets more power, swifter acceleration and faster charging On sale Now Price from £86,500

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There are more than just SUVs in the pipeline, as this diverse list shows

SKODA KODIAQ

Skoda’s largest SUV is about to be renewed, with a plug-in hybrid option for the first time.You can expect it to be well priced, but does it appeal in other ways? Some of our readers give their views

DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION

We wouldn’t want to be without our infotainment systems, but they can be distracting on the move. We test 20 cars to see which is the best for keeping your eyes on the road

SHOU LD YOU BU Y A WRITE- OFF?

It pays to be cautious if you’re considering buying a written-off car, but don’t be put off entirely, because you could pick up a bargain

Glass cleaners

Clean glass is as much a safety benefit as it is a point of pride in the appearance of your car, so here’s a clear view of the best products for keeping those smears and smudges at bay

MORE THAN MEETS THE ID

As Volkswagen’s new electric flagship, the ID 7 has a lot to prove. Let’s see whether its talents run deep enough to beat the Tesla Model 3

BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro

Is the electric version of the latest 5 Series executive car really worth £77k? We’re living with one to find out

Dacia Jogger 1.0 TCe 110 Extreme SE

Tricky junctions and tight manoeuvres pose no problems in our glassy, feature-laden seven-seater

Toyota bZ4X Vision AWD

Loading a bike into the boot of a car can sometimes be a struggle, but not in our practical electric SUV

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Peugeot 408 1.2 Puretech GT

FIRST REPORT Can this sleek executive car deliver

Genesis GV70 2.5T Luxury 8AT AWD

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Toyota Corolla

It’s one of the longest-running names in the family car game, and it deserves its devout following as a used car. We explain why In production 2018 -present Price from £9000 Our favourite version 1.8 Hybrid Icon

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HOW FAR CAN ELECTRIC C ARS GO IN WINTER?

In cold conditions, electric cars’ ranges are generally significantly shorter than when the weather is warm. To find out what you can realistically expect, we drove 12 of the latest models until they died