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Dacia Spring

It’s of ficially the UK’s cheapest electric car, but is this small hatchback the full package or an exercise in cutting corners? On sale October Price from £14,995

Volkswagen ID Buzz LWB

Stretched version of this electric MPV gets seating for seven and a larger battery On sale Late 2024 Price from £59,545

Polestar 4

Upmarket electric coupé SUV promises a long range and a luxurious interior On sale September Price from £59,990

MG Cyberster

A brand renowned for its sports cars ushers in a new one with a thoroughly modern twist On sale August Price from £54,999

Peugeot e-5008

Latest iteration of this wellpriced seven-seat SUV gets an electric option for the first time On sale September Price from £48,500 (est)

Mercedes-AMG C63

Performance car ditches its big old V8 engine for a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid in its latest iteration On sale Now Price from £97,530

BMW X3

Fourth-generation family SUV gets bolder looks, new tech and a longer plug-in hybrid range On sale Winter Price from £46,800

Ford Capri

Despite the classic name and retro details, the new Capri is a thoroughly modern EV On sale Late 2024 Price from £48,075

Audi E-tron GT

Updated electric performance car is the most powerful model Audi has ever made On sale Winter Price from £100,000 (est)

Volkswagen Golf R

Engine upgrades are part of a refresh for this range-topping hot hatch On sale Late 2024 Price from £45,000 (est)

DEALS of the month

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

BEST HOME EV CHARGERS REVEALED

If you own an electric car, you’ll want to charge it up at home if you can – but how do you choose from the wide range of devices available? Our readers and reviewers rate the main charger brands

NOT SK IRTING THE ISSUE

In electric form, the latest Mini is a big improvement on its predecessor – but is it better than the petrol model? Will Nightingale takes both versions on a road trip to find out

TALL (BUT SM ALL) P OPPIES

They’ve all just been rejigged, but which of these small SUVs deserves prominence and which will get cut down to size? Let’s find out

EVERY SM ALL SUV RATED

Like the idea of a small SUV but feel the Juke, Captur and Yaris Cross aren’t quite right for you? Well, here we look at every other small SUV on sale and split the cream of the crop from the curdled milk

SMALL SUVs COMING SOON

If the cars on the previous pages don’t tickle your fancy, there could be something else in the pipeline for you

Lexus LBX 1.5 Hybrid Premium Plus Design

This small SUV is our reigning Car of the Year – but can it live up to that title in daily use? We’re finding out

Mercedes-Benz EQE

300 Sport Edition

BMW i5

eDrive40 M Sport

Vauxhall Corsa

1.2 Turbo GS

Ford Ranger Raptor

2.0 EcoBlue Auto 4WD

Tesla Model 3

Long Range AWD (used)

Mazda MX-30 R-EV

Makoto

Genesis GV60

RWD Premium

Loaded guns

Neither of these used load-luggers will cost you a lot to buy or own, but should you pull the trigger on the diesel Skoda or hybrid Toyota?

Buyer’s 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 MERCEDES-AMG A45 Our pick S Plus List

FAMILY SUVs

1 KIA SPORTAGE Our pick 1.6 T-GDi 3

EXECUTIVE CARS

1 TESLA MODEL 3 Our pick RWD List

LUXURY CARS

1 BMW X7 Our pick xDrive40d M Spor

PLUG -IN HYBRIDS

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

ELECTRIC CARS

1 TESLA MODEL 3 Our pick RWD List

ELECTRIC SUVs

SMART #3 Our pick Premium List price £39,950

ESTATES

1 TOYOTA COROLLA TOURING SPORTS Our pick 1.8

COUPÉS

1 BMW 4 SERIES COUPÉ Our pick 420i

CONVERTIBLES

1 BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Our pick 420i

SPORTS SUVs

1 PORSCHE CAYENNE COUPÉ Our pick S List

SPORTS CARS

1 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN Our pick GTS 4.0

PERFORMANCE CARS

BMW M3 TOURING Our pick xDrive Competition List

Data

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

NEW CARS THIS MONTH

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