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‘With so many SUVs to pick from, finding

EVERY SUV RATED

With so many SUVs to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. Follow our guide, though, and you’ll know the champions from the chumps

SUVs coming soon

EARLY 2024 Lexus LBX Hopes are high for

KIA EV9

Kia’s seven-seat flagship is an exciting new addition to the electric luxury SUV ranks. Our readers issue their verdicts

Renault Rafale

New range-topping coupé SUV combines rakish looks with hybrid and plug-in hybrid power options On sale Spring 2024 Price from £40,000 (est)

BMW M2

High-performance version of the 2 Series Coupé is both a new car and a last hurrah On sale Now Price from £64,890

Volkswagen ID Buzz LWB

Stretched version of our reigning Car of the Year gets seven seats and a bigger battery On sale 2024 Price from £65,000 (est)

Toyota C-HR

Family SUV gets a sharp new look and a broader choice of hybrid options On sale Spring 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

The latest iteration of this upmarket load-lugger puts the emphasis on technology and fuel efficiency On sale Autumn Price from £55,000 (est)

Kia Picanto

Popular small car gets a sharp new look, better tech and improved safety kit On sale Early 2024 Price from £15,000 (est)

Aston Martin DB12

New grand tourer promises sharper handling and a more bespoke feel than its predecessor On sale Now Price £185,000

Abarth 500e

Hot version of Fiat’s electric hatchback gets racier looks, more performance and a bigger price tag On sale Now Price from £34,195

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Is a subtle refresh enough to keep this fine-handling executive saloon competitive against the BMW 3 Series? On sale Now Price from £43,259

Volkswagen Tiguan

Latest iteration of this family SUV gets revamped underpinnings and a fresh interior On sale June 2024 Price from £37,000 (est)

UK car hire service uses remote drivers

Cars are delivered and collected via remote control

EV battery with 6min charging time on the way

Elise concept’s 35kWh battery yields a 155-mile range

Drivers concerned about effects of ‘No-Mow May’

Some motorists say roads’ overgrown verges have caused

THE NEWS IN NUMBERS

£3000 ‘Grant’ offered by Fiat to buyers of its

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DEALS of the month

Our online New Car Buying service links you with trusted dealers who base their deals on our Target Price – so you can get your ideal car at a discount without the hassle of haggling

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ON SALE 3 AUGUST SPECIAL REPORT Off-roader mega-test

APPETITE FOR DECONSTRUCTION

Maintaining your car by using recycled parts makes more sense than ever, thanks to a rejuvenated online sales portal and high-tech dismantlers

BEST CARS FOR TOWING

An emergency stop is just one of the

Overall winner Volvo V60 Recharge T6 Plus*

With 345bhp, the V60 T6 shrugs off the

THE CAR OF 2035

Artificial intelligence has predicted what the car of 2035 will be like – but how close is it to reality?

Insect removers

With warmer weather comes an array of winged critters to make a mess of your car. Don’t let this bug you, though; a good insect remover will have them gone in a flash. But which one is best?

WHO’S IN CHARGE?

Tesla’s popular electric SUV takes on a streamlined new Skoda and a well-proven Hyundai to find out who’s boss

ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THRIFTY

These plug-in hybrid SUVs promise luxury and potentially low running costs in equal measure. But which one has the fewest wrinkles?

Honda Civic 2.0 i-MMD e-CVT Advance

With the promise of long-haul economy, this hybrid family car seems a good fit for a lengthy commute

BMW X1 xDrive23i MHT M Sport

Upmarket family SUV breaks with BMW tradition for some of its controls, but how about the way it drives?

Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 Hybrid Design

A trip up to Scotland reveals how well our hybrid small SUV copes with long runs – and how frugal it can be

Mazda CX-60 2.5 Exclusive Line

We say farewell to a large plug-in hybrid SUV that suited life away from the beaten track beautifully

Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV vRS

There’s no missing this electric coupé SUV, but does it back up its daring looks with real talent?

Jaguar I-Pace

EV400 R-Dynamic HSE Black

Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 220 Techno

Mileage 4560 List price £39,495 Target Price £37,849

Mini Convertible

With summer in full swing, here’s a smart and peppy drop-top that you can pick up on the used market for a relatively low price

Managing expectations

These premium executive cars were the kings of the company car park when new.They’re just as classy seven years later, and great value, too

Small cars

1 Honda Jazz THE JAZZ IS the small

Family cars

1 Honda Civic EFFICIENCY IS AT the heart

Hot hatches

1 Hyundai i20 N THEE’S SOMETHING SLIGHTLY oldschool

Seven-seaters

1 Hyundai Santa Fe THERE’S LOADS TO like

Executive cars

1 Tesla Model 3 AS WELL AS being

Luxury cars

1 Range Rover Sport THE SLIGHTLY SPORTIER and

PLUG-IN HYBRID

1 Lexus NX IN ITS LATEST iteration, this

Electric cars

1 Volkswagen ID Buzz OUR 2023 OVERALL Car

Estates

SKODA SUPERB ESTATE BEST ESTATE 1 Skoda Superb

Coupés

2023 2023 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE BEST COUPE

Convertibles

BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE BEST CONVERTIBLE 1 BMW

Sports cars

2023 2023 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN BEST SPORTS CAR

Performance cars

2023 2023 BEST PERFORMANCE CAR PORSCHE TAYCAN CROSS

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

NEW CARS THIS MONTH

445 models to choose and spec p128 Abarth