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Aston icon returns with thunderous V12

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NEWS COMMENT
Aston Martin Vanquish It’s back, with an 824bhp V12 4
Audi Q5 All-new generation of the firm’s best-seller 8
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Seven-seat alt-EV9 is due this year 10
Defender restomods Land Rover rejuvenates classic 12
THE START OF ONE ERA,
Prodrive van Innovative 850kg last-mile delivery EV 14
Toyota’s hydrogen plans Why it still backs this fuel 16
THE END OF ANOTHER
NEW EV EQUIVALENT OF VOLVO XC90 RATED 22 THERE WAS SOME
TESTED trepidation ahead of us
Volvo EX90 £100,000 twin-motor seven-seat SUV 22
Kia EV6 Revised looks, longer range and fresh tech 28
testing the Volvo EX90.
AC Schnitzer ACS2 Sport BMW’s M2 made better 30 The most recent new Volvo
Maserati Grecale Folgore Electric SUV arrives in UK 31 before it, the EX30, went hard on
BYD Dolphin Boost Cheaper version of MG 4 rival 31
Peugeot e-3008 73kWh Allure ROAD TEST 44 software and its interior functions
and layout were distracting to the
FEATURES point of being detrimental to safety,
Ferrari fest Roma Spider meets 275 GTS from 1964 32
in our opinion – remarkable for a
Audi RS2 Avant We take it where the sun don’t shine 38
Modded cars meet-up At Cobham Services. Really 42 company with Volvo’s proud and
AIR APPARENT: ROMA SPIDER AND 275 GTS 32 enviable track record on safety. On
OUR CARS paper, the EX90, the first in a new
BMW M2 Daily fun or compromised? Final verdict 52
Maserati MC20 Is this Italy’s answer to McLaren? 54 era of even more high-tech Volvos,
Abarth 500e You just can’t escape brat summer 56 seems to go harder still on software
Cupra Born How we managed to get 6.3mpkWh 57 and computing power in a bid to
EVERY WEEK revolutionise the driving experience.
Jesse Crosse How ‘cool paint’ improves your MPG 13 Thankfully, our first test of the
Secret Source Car firm that halted road repair work 15 EX90 (p22) has revealed a much more
Matt Prior Classic Defender? You read it here first 17
Steve Cropley Why I’ve joined Allard Owners Club 19
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Vanquish back as 824bhp

V12-engined GT flagship
Aston Martin sticks with ‘defining’ 5.2-litre twin-turbo unit for £300k special
4 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 4 SEPTEMBER 2024

A
ston Martin has revived The 5.2-litre engine “defines although Newton said every
the Vanquish name for the car”, according to chief element of its architecture
a new flagship sports engineer Simon Newton, “has been revisited”.
VA N Q U I S H N A M E R E T U R N S
GT that boasts 824bhp with its lofty power reserves He added: “This is the Aston would not
from a twin-turbocharged augmented by an “experience- perfect interpretation of a have revived the
V12, making it the British dominating” 738lb ft of torque V12 sports car, celebrating Vanquish name if
firm’s most powerful pure- to give a 3.2sec 0-62mph time that engine.” it hadn’t brought
combustion-engined car yet. and a top speed of 214mph – Headline mechanical back the V12.
Originally planned to use faster than any road-going changes amount to a new, “We didn’t
a plug-in hybrid powertrain Aston bar the 250mph Valkyrie stronger block to cope with call the DBS
based around a smaller V8, the hypercar and broadly in line the extra output, larger ‘Vanquish’
£300,000 two-seater, due on with the capabilities of the turbochargers that spin because it wasn’t
the road in October, instead 6.2-litre engine in the nose of 15% faster and at up to a Vanquish,”
keeps the engine layout that its closest rival, the recently 15% higher compression, said product
has long powered Aston Martin revealed Ferrari 12Cilindri. new camshafts, new boss Alex Long.
flagships. This started with The Vanquish’s V12 engine cylinder heads and “It wasn’t a
the 1998 Project Vantage – is an evolution of the unit that new intake runners. dedicated car like the there. It needed to have
the prototype of the first- powered its DBS predecessor, “Bar the cranks, pretty Î [original] car, which was on its own footprint, its own
generation Vanquish, which its own platform and had its drivetrain, its own look, its
was launched in 2001. ` own engine and tuning. own interior and so on.”
The move to a V12 was
requested by Lawrence The £300,000 two-seater keeps “This time that’s
what we wanted to do.
He added: “It is a really
powerful name that needs
Stroll, the Vanquish being
the first all-new Aston to be the engine layout that has long We set out to say ‘let’s
build a Vanquish’, and
no explanation; it has got a
conquest job to do for us as
developed entirely during his
time as company chairman. powered Aston flagships everything flowed from we grow.”
a Vanquish takes
styling cues from
One-77 and Valkyrie

Í much everything is new,” by Ferrari for its new flagship
Newton said. 12Cilindri. The Italian firm’s
He also confirmed that chief product development `
the torque management
system had been “taken to
officer, Gianmaria Fulgenzi,
told Autocar “it was a brave The ‘shield’ motif at the rear marks
the next level” compared
with the outgoing DBS 770
decision” to invest in the
12-cylinder engine but “not the Vanquish out from Aston’s
Ultimate, promising that
the revised set-up offered
better everyday usability.
too difficult, because we
love the V12; we know our
customers love the V12”.
current and past sports cars
A new Boost Reserve Aston’s V12 has been a
function has also been added. future-proofed, said Long, so
This increases the engine’s it will conform with emission
responsiveness at lower regulations up to 2030, “and
revs by upping turbo boost then we hope to continue
pressures for short periods. beyond that”, he added,
Power is sent to the rear there being a plan in place
wheels through a ZF eight- to take it into the next decade.
speed automatic gearbox. Increasingly stringent
This engine is a key point of emissions regulations mean
differentiation from the DB12 Aston’s largest engine can
and the Vantage – both of which “only really live now in the
have been updated within the modern era, where it’s in
past year. Aston product boss very special cars”, said Long.
Alex Long said this was so the Just 1000 Vanquishes
three cars “didn’t sit on top will be built per year, and
of each other” as they had they will initially be sold on
in previous generations. an invitation-only basis.
Long said the team Beyond the engine, the
“pushed hard” to get the Vanquish’s platform – which
V12 into the car and Stroll also underpins the DB12 and
ultimately demanded it be Vantage – has been tweaked
fitted after determining that to both accommodate the
the business case stacked up. larger engine and give the
Long added: “To reinvest in car a longer wheelbase. At
the V12 is a bit of an eyebrow- 4850mm in length, it’s 125mm
raiser, but we believe there’s longer than the DB12, and at
life and demand left. It has gone 1774kg, it weighs 89kg more.
from being ‘just that other Compared with the
engine option’ to something DBS, the front wheels have
that is truly heralded.” been pushed 18mm further
A similar stance was taken forward, while the rear track
Aston’s V12 will remain emissions-compliant through to 2030
W ILL ASTON BE AT FER R A R I?

RICHARD LANE
It has been too long since beating its old English foe.
we had a showdown of blue- My gut says the
blooded GT titans, but with Vanquish’s ace card
the simultaneous arrivals could be its manners
of this new Vanquish and over big distances. This
Ferrari’s 12Cilindri, there’s is the bread and butter of
an almighty scrap brewing. the GT skillset, although
Ferrari is currently in an in recent years Ferrari has
intimidatingly good vein disregarded it and focused
of form, although it’s fair to instead on making its front-
say Aston got the DBS into engined V12 cars needlessly
pretty formidable shape by agile. A Vanquish triumph
the time the 770 arrived. If it in what will be the twin test
has carried that momentum of 2025 could hang on its
Platform is shared with forward to the Vanquish, superior ability to remain
DB12 and Vantage but Ferrari will have a tough time serene when required.
wheelbase is extended

NEWS
is 10mm wider, enabling a digital display that runs the
“stalking” pose, according company’s new software stack.
to Aston Martin design boss The dashboard is
W H Y P H E V I S A N O - G O F O R VA N Q U I S H
Miles Nurnberger. “Clever” distinguished from the DB12 Aston Martin is considering open mind in all technologies
frameless mirrors mean that and Vantage by a unique fitting both the DB12 and right now.”
despite the extra rear width, centre console design. Physical Vantage with plug-in hybrid Notably, both of those
at 2044mm the Vanquish is buttons remain for functions powertrains – but it won’t do cars already use the 4.0-litre
no wider than the DBS. such as audio and climate the same with the Vanquish. V8 that’s at the heart of
The chassis is made with control, as well as to activate Aston has confirmed AMG’s range-topping
bonded aluminium and the gearbox’s manual mode. plans to use PHEVs as a PHEVs. But asked about the
carbonfibre and has been Nurnberger said this was transitional technology on its Vanquish doing the same,
reinforced with larger anti-roll so that everyday functions way to pure electrification, Newton said: “What we
bars, making it 75% stiffer “weren’t hidden behind three having pushed back its first picked [in the V12] improves
laterally to give cleaner, crisper menus” and could be accessed pure EV in light of wavering the recipe. We haven’t paid
handling and better steering “as quickly as possible”. demand for battery- the weight penalty. It’s a
feel. This stiffened base also The Vanquish is also fitted powered sports cars. very analogue but highly
means the car can “get away” with a full-length panoramic Its first PHEV, the new sophisticated experience,
with more damping, Newton glass roof. The cabin is finished Valhalla supercar, is due later and that’s what we wanted.”
said, which is important for with Alcantara and the seats this year with an electrified Product boss Alex
its GT credentials. feature a new quilted design. V8 engine from powertrain Long added: “V12 power
A key addition is a new At the front the classic Aston supplier Mercedes-AMG. compared with PHEV power
electronic differential that look has cues taken from the When asked about the is not the same. If you’re
boosts stability at high speeds. One-77, including a huge grille possibility of the DB12 and going to put a weight penalty
A new ABS system provides and angular nose, but it’s the Vantage following suit with in, you might as well have
“significantly improved” ‘shield’ motif at the rear that plug-in hybrid power, Aston a decent [electric-only]
braking distances and most obviously marks the engineering boss Simon range, which just can’t
maximises available grip at Vanquish out from Aston’s Newton said: “We have an be offered at this time.”
corners – especially, Aston said, current and past sports cars.
when the driver is trail braking – This was a last-minute
to enable tighter lines. addition to the Vanquish that
Stopping power comes in “caused a bit of a storm”,
the form of carbon-ceramic Nurnberger said, given that it
discs – 410mm at the front needed Stroll’s direct sign-off.
and 360mm at the rear. The feature can be specified
Like the rest of the Aston in matching body colour or
model range, the interior contrasting carbonfibre.
is a world away from the LED light blades each side
ageing, analogue feel of are inspired by those on the
the previous generation. Valkyrie and a gurney lip
It features a 10.25in hints at the Vanquish’s DB12 (above) and Vantage may get a hybrid; Vanquish won’t
infotainment touchscreen performance potential.
and an identically sized WILL RIMELL
Dashboard layout
features an all-new
centre console design

OFFICIAL PICTURES
New Audi Q5 goes hybrid-only

Brand’s best-selling SUV to bridge the gap to its all-electric future
A
udi has unveiled the for capacity and power output Audi says the new platform
next iteration of its but has a 44lb ft torque also brings improvements to
best-selling model, the advantage and four-wheel both ride comfort and handling.
Q5. The SUV, which drive as standard. The new Q5 is fitted with steel
made up 17% (334,480) of The range-topping SQ5 has springs and passive dampers as
Audi’s total global sales last swapped diesel power for an standard, while air suspension
year, will be used to anchor all-new mild-hybrid 3.0-litre is available as an option.
the brand as it shifts away turbo petrol V6 with 362bhp – As well as the technical
from combustion engines an increase of 20bhp. overhaul, the Q5 features
and into electric cars. Two plug-in hybrids, with a noticeably more modern
Unlike the new A5 saloon 295bhp and 362bhp plus interior. It follows the A5 and
and A5 Avant estate (News, 17 electric-only ranges of around the Q6 in adopting Audi’s
Dash has 11.9in and 14.5in
July), the third-generation Q5 50 miles, will follow next year. new ‘Digital Stage’ set-up:
screens, with a third one
won’t be offered with a pure Audi’s renewed a free-standing OLED panel
optional for passengers
combustion engine. Instead, investment in hybrid that comprises an 11.9in digital
power will come initially from powertrains is because instrument display and a 14.5in
a range of mild hybrids – two the transition to electric in hybrids were a relevant old Q5’s MLB Evo platform. infotainment touchscreen.
petrol and one diesel – before cars is taking longer than project technology, and now That gives Audi more A 10.9in touchscreen for the
the line-up expands to include had initially been expected. we see that the bridge is longer flexibility to offer hybrids with front passenger is optional.
plug-in hybrids. It still plans to phase out ICE than we initially thought,” said different configurations and UK pricing has yet to be
The launch range opens cars in eight years, though, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner. opens the door to key future announced, but the first
with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol meaning this Mk3 will be Crucial to this is the new upgrades. It’s understood, cars are scheduled to land
four that sends 201bhp and the last non-electric Q5. It Premium Platform Combustion for example, that the PPC in showrooms in March. In
251lb ft through the front has committed to offering a (PPC) that underpins the Q5. can support range-extender mainland Europe, the entry-
wheels. Four-wheel hybrid option in each Its electrical architecture powertrains yet can also level petrol car is €52,300
drive is offered segment until then. represents a significant accommodate a V8 engine, (£44,300) and the diesel is
Some
as an option. “We recognised upgrade – a complete wiring hinting at the future of the €57,100 (£48,400), while the
89,000 second-
The diesel early on that overhaul and now using five larger Q7 and the prospect SQ5 is €82,900 (£70,200).
generation Audi Q5s
matches this plug- on-board computers – on the of a new RS model. CHARLIE MARTIN
have been sold since its
2017 UK launch – more
than the Volvo XC60
(83,000), Jaguar F-Pace
(65,000) and BMW
X5 (56,000).
Evolved exterior
design shares cues
with new A5 siblings

NEWS
OFFICIAL PICTURES
NEW Q5 SPORTBACK IMMINENT
A coupé-roofed Sportback version of the new Q5 will
arrive shortly after the regular SUV. Prototypes with
plug-in hybrid powertrains have now been spotted testing
in Germany, suggesting the new engine and body options
could arrive at the same time. Expect slightly better fuel
economy and improved electric-only range in exchange
for reduced boot space and a modest rise in price.
SPY SHOT
Terramar will be
offered with up to
268bhp in PHEV form
Dynamics are said
to be improved; air
suspension is optional
Cupra targets X1, Tiguan with
driver-focused new Terramar
CUPRA HAS TAKEN the offered in 201bhp guise, design provides a cocooning
covers off the Terramar SUV, gets a 19.7kWh battery that’s driving position, while the
which is set to be its final said to yield an electric-only cabin features a mix of
combustion-engined model. range of more than 70 miles. materials and finishes. A
Based on the Evo It can charge at rates of up to 10.25in digital instrument
development of the 50kW on DC power and 11kW display and a 12.9in
Volkswagen Group’s MQB on AC. It weighs 1.9 tonnes, infotainment touchscreen
platform, the sub-£40k compared with 1.6 tonnes are included as standard and
Terramar moves Cupra into for pure-petrol models. run a new operating system.
the hotly contested C-SUV Cupra said it has tuned “The Terramar represents
segment, battling the likes the Terramar to give greater the next stage in our growth
of the BMW X1, Kia Sportage driver engagement than the journey,” said Cupra CEO
and Volkswagen Tiguan. other cars based on the MQB Wayne Griffiths.
The Terramar will be Evo architecture, such as the Deliveries of the Terramar
available with five different new Skoda Kodiaq. will begin early next year.
engines, each mated to a For example, its ride height This year Cupra has
seven-speed dual-clutch has been reduced by 10mm renewed its line-up, launching
automatic gearbox. They compared with other models, the Tavascan (in effect an
range from a 148bhp and the front suspension electric, coupé-bodied sibling
mild-hybrid four-pot to geometry has been modified to the Terramar) and giving
two performance-focused for additional camber. major facelifts to the Leon
flagships: a turbocharged The VZ-badged range- and Formentor. The Spanish
non-hybrid four that sends toppers also get a special brand will transition to
262bhp through all four Cupra drive mode and offering only EVs from
wheels and a plug-in the option to disable the 2030, which means the
hybrid with 268bhp. electronic stability control. Terramar is most likely
The PHEV, which is also Inside, a driver-oriented its final ICE model.
Terramar will be the

most engaging of all
MQB Evo-based cars

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New Ioniq 9 sets sights on EX90

Hyundai readies renamed seven-seat electric SUV, which will go on sale next year
T
he Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be the Seven concept shown The Ioniq 9 will use the set-ups will be offered. In the the Nürburgring. This makes
revealed later this year as three years ago. Although same extended version of the Kia, they yield ranges of 349 a case for the Ioniq 9 to use
the brand’s answer to the it was originally billed to be e-GMP platform as its twin and and 313 miles respectively. the 641bhp dual-motor, four-
Volvo EX90. badged as Ioniq 7, Autocar is also likely to have the same It is likely that the SUV will wheel-drive powertrain that
The new electric seven- understands it was renamed 99.8kWh battery pack. As with gain a hot N variant, given that propels the Ioniq 5 N.
seater, twinned with the Kia because ‘7’ would have implied the EV9, 200bhp single-motor a ‘GT’ version of the EV9 has In contrast to the blocky
EV9, is a development of it was lesser than the EV9. and 378bhp dual-motor already been spied testing at EV9, the Ioniq 9 will feature
Hyundai believes
RExs can restore
confidence in EVs
Hyundai champions
range-extenders
HYUNDAI HAS BECOME the its own brand and premium
first global car firm to commit subsidiary Genesis.
to a broad roll-out of range- Compact models using a
extender vehicles (RExs) as it dedicated REx platform
looks to address the slowing will be made in China.
demand for EVs. The US models will “expand
RExs package a large into advanced markets”,
battery and a sizeable electric Hyundai said at its investor day,
motor alongside a small suggesting that European sales
petrol engine that acts solely are also planned.
as a generator. Hyundai’s shift into RExs
Hyundai will build mid-size was in “response to the recent
SUVs using the technology in slowdown in EV demand”,
the US and begin launching Jaehoon Chang, president
them from 2026, for both and CEO of Hyundai Motor,

NEWS
SPY SHOTS
`
The Ioniq 9 is likely to gain a hot N variant using the
641bhp powertrain that propels the Ioniq 5 N
a
a sloping roofline and more digital instrument display and Santa Fe: a twisting dial on the
curvaceous bodywork. infotainment touchscreen are steering column.
Elements of the Seven concept the focal point, with the latter The Ioniq 9 unveiling is
are retained, including its angled toward the driver. expected before the end of the
lighting signatures and flared In keeping with other year, with the first examples
haunches. Frameless windows Hyundai models, such as the arriving next year. Pricing
and rear coach doors have Kona, physical controls will be is likely to start between
been scrapped, with Ioniq 9 retained for audio and climate. £60,000 and £70,000, which
prototypes being seen with Less important functions such would undercut the EX90 by
traditional B- and C-pillars and as the air direction are mapped around £30,000.
conventional door handles. to a touch panel between the CHARLIE MARTIN
Its interior will be similar to climate dials. The gear selector
that of the new Santa Fe. The is the same as that in the » FIRST DRIVE: VOLVO EX90 P22
told investors. “It’s an

opportunity for us to buy POLESTAR CEO STEPS DOWN
more time to be better
prepared for EVs.”
Thomas Ingenlath has resigned as
RExs have become CEO of Polestar and will be replaced
popular in China, where
local players such as Avatr, by former Opel-Vauxhall boss Michael
Leapmotor, Li Motor and
Neta have launched models
Lohscheller. Ex-designer Ingenlath
with drivetrains that was appointed to lead Polestar when
combine large batteries with
smaller ICE generators. it was separated from parent Volvo as
Global brands have so far
been much less keen on the
a stand-alone EV brand in 2017. During
technology, preferring to his seven years in charge, Polestar has
concentrate on EVs, plug-in
hybrids and hybrids. BMW grown to a three-model line-up and
previously sold a REx version
of its now-discontinued i3, been publicly listed, although there
and currently only Mazda
sells a REx model in the UK,
have been concerns over financial
the MX-30 R-EV. losses impacting its share price.
Old Defenders reborn for £228k
Land Rover’s Classic division modernises off-roader to create V8 sports SUV
L
and Rover has revealed based on a Defender that was the Defender’s dynamics, The radio is swapped and LED spotlights. Land Rover
an official restomod of produced between 2012 and and it gets four-pot Alcon for a new deck with a 3.5in will also offer paint-to-sample,
the classic Defender, 2016 and will be sourced by brakes to boost its stopping touchscreen, bringing sat-nav, allowing buyers to match the
turning the legendary 4x4 Land Rover itself. power. Inside, the reworked DAB radio and Bluetooth colour of their car to anything
into a bona fide rival for the The reworked 4x4 is Defender’s seats, door cards, connectivity to the Defender they like.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class. powered by JLR’s ubiquitous rooflining and dashboard are while remaining faithful to the Prices for the Defender
Produced by Land naturally aspirated 5.0-litre reupholstered in one of five aesthetic of the original. V8 by Works Bespoke start
Rover Classic, it promises ‘AJ’ V8, sending 405bhp and leather options. Two designs Exterior modifications at £228,000, which buys a
to modernise the original 380lb ft through an eight- of seat are available: one include brighter LED four-seat 90 model. The larger
Defender as far as is possible, speed gearbox supplied by ZF. prioritising comfort and the headlights and a choice of 16in five-seat 110 is priced from
with a reworked chassis, Bilstein dampers and other, supplied by Recaro, or 18in alloy wheels. Several £238,800 and the seven-
interior and exterior. Eibach springs and anti-roll offering thicker bolsters and accessories are offered, seater is £244,800.
Each example will be bars are fitted to help improve a sportier look. including side steps, a ladder CHARLIE MARTIN
It’s powered by JLR’s

5.0-litre V8; cabin
gets modern revamp
Spotlights, a luggage
rack and a ladder are
offered as options
Lotus lowers sales forecasts as 100% tariffs take hold

LOTUS HAS DRASTICALLY in key markets for its Chinese- brand now expects to sell cars in the first half of the year yet to be launched there.
reduced its sales targets built electric cars and slowing 12,000 cars globally this year, globally, split evenly between Lotus will “relaunch
after being hit by a double- worldwide demand. 78% down on its previous the Eletre electric SUV and the or reposition product in
whammy of additional tariffs The Geely-owned luxury target of 55,500. For next Emira petrol sports car, which Europe” towards the end of
year the revised target is is manufactured in the UK. the year in response to the
30,000, down from 76,000. Lotus posted an operating tariffs, Feng said, adding:
The decision by the US to loss of $438 million (£332m), “Specifically in Europe, we
impose 100% import tariffs which compares with a loss are thinking about launching
on Chinese-built EVs has of $344m (£261m) over the different variants.”
“dramatically affected our same period last year. In addition to increased
forecast”, Group Lotus CEO The US was the largest tariffs, Lotus has been
Qingfeng Feng said on the market for Lotus in the first affected by a muted global
company’s second-quarter half of this year, accounting for demand for high-end EVs. This
earnings call on 28 August. around a quarter of its sales. same issue recently caused
EU tariff increases will also hit Sales were predominantly Mercedes-Benz to cancel its
sales, Feng added. the Emira, with the Eletre new dedicated platform for
Lotus sold a record 4873 and Emeya electric saloon high-end EV models.

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rodrive has partnered its main load area, with a The Evolv also has a
with UK-based design smaller secondary storage bay wraparound windscreen
agency Astheimer to providing space for another for maximum visibility of
create the Evolv, a tiny 1.2m pallet and 200kg load. cyclists and pedestrians, fared-
electric van concept that will Engineered by Prodrive in headlights to reduce the risk
form the basis of a £25,000 and designed by Astheimer of accident damage and “highly
production version in 2028. (responsible for 2022’s striking robust” modular body panels
Designed for ‘last-mile’ Aura sports car concept and that can be replaced quickly
delivery services in cities, the Volta Zero electric truck), and cheaply.
the Evolv is a 3240mm-long, the Evolv has been conceived Notably, the Evolv is claimed
1450mm-wide cargo- to cater to a growing demand to have a turning circle of just
mover that’s claimed to from logistics firms and 7.8 metres – only 20cm more
have significantly more retailers for “versatile, than the 7.6-metre turning
load space than similarly zero-emission vehicles”. circle of a London taxi.
sized L7e-category (sub- The two companies With a 20kWh battery, it
800kg) quadricycles while have formed a new company, is claimed to be capable of
weighing half as much as a called Elm Mobility, which will 100 miles between charges
comparatively capacious develop the concept over the standards as conventional vans reducing weight and making and have a targeted 20-80%
conventional van. coming years with a view to from the N1 category. the Evolv as simple as possible. charge time of two hours.
The Evolv weighs just selling it from 2028. Funding “We think there’s a moral A defining characteristic is that Other batteries are under
850kg with batteries fitted, so far comes from the Niche obligation to keep people the single-seat cabin has been consideration for future
but its makers say it can Vehicle Network, the Advanced safe,” said Iain Roche, CEO of ‘minimised’ so the load space production variants, but the
accommodate a 1.6m pallet Propulsion Centre (APC) and Prodrive Advanced Technology accounts for a class-leading Evolv’s urban billing means it’s
with a 300kg payload in an unnamed private investor. and co-CEO of Elm Mobility. 60% of the vehicle’s volume. unlikely to ever target a range
To give it a competitive edge, Astheimer, meanwhile, much in excess of that.
Prodrive has engineered the has ensured that “everything A crucial element of
Evolv so that it conforms to about the design is fit for the Evolv’s platform is
Load bay the same passive safety purpose”, with an emphasis on its modularity: the entire
Single seat is
floor is just
mounted centrally
300mm off the
to boost visibility and
ground – a boon for
reduce adaptation
utility, stability
costs for other
and dynamics.
markets.
Evolv’s
friendly face
is no accident.
Elm’s customers need
their vehicles to be
eye-catching, both for
promoting their brands
and to entice more
drivers.
Battery
swapping was on
the table at the early
stages, but the Elm’s
100-mile pack weighs
too much, at around
250kg.

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Evolv quadricycle Family SUV gets a
matches a van for fresh look for its
passive safety third generation
SECOURR INDETUSTRSYOINSUIDERRCE
ROADS IN THE
UK have a worldwide
reputation for being
terrible. But while
architecture behind the cabin –

including the wheelbase – is
an average age of 11.9 years.
“There is an old fleet that
New Dacia Duster the potholes, adverse
cambers and subsided
Tarmac frustrate
adaptable, meaning various
different body types can
be fitted for use in different
sectors. For example, pizza
needs to be replaced with
something fit for purpose,”
he added. “And frankly, at
the moment there isn’t a
starts at £18,745
THE NEW DACIA Duster will it’s able to accommodate
drivers, they are a
chassis engineer’s
dream – until the
delivery services only need thing that solves that need. arrive in November, priced thanks to its move onto local council ruins
a small heated cargo box but “We’re confident to from £18,745, meaning it the CMF-B platform (as
logistics firms need to move back ourselves, but we’re keeps its status as one of used by the Nissan Juke). it all by fixing them.
1.6-metre Euro pallets and certainly not sat here the UK’s cheapest SUVs. The top-rung 138bhp It’s well known in car
supermarkets need a mid- thinking it’s going to be That prices secures the Hybrid 140 pairs a naturally development circles
sized refrigerator unit. an easy journey. We’ve 99bhp four-cylinder Bi-Fuel aspirated 1.6-litre petrol
There are no immediate thought long and hard about (petrol/LPG) engine – its only engine with two electric that if a car can cope
plans for a dedicated manufacturing strategy and non-electrified powertrain – motors. It starts at £24,245 with our B-roads, it can
passenger derivative, but talks all those things to make sure in base level Expression trim. in Expression trim, rising to
are under way with a potential we learn from what others The previous entry-level £26,745 in Extreme guise.
deal with anything. So
US-based investor looking for have done differently.” 88bhp three-cylinder turbo The mild-hybrid TCe 130 several manufacturers
a fleet of compact shuttles Elm is in talks with petrol, which started from comprises a 1.2-litre turbo send prototypes here
to move people around large various potential production £17,970, has been dropped, petrol triple, a 48V electric
properties, and Elm bosses partners – some in the along with diesel offerings. motor and a 0.9kWh battery.
to see how a chassis
suggest there’s also a potential UK, some outside – in line In its place, the Duster This is the only one available deals with our cracks
market for a Twizy-like two- with its desire to pursue an offers for the first time with four-wheel drive, and it and craters.
seater with a tandem layout asset-light business model, hybrid powertrains, which starts at £23,445.
for use at resorts and hotels. thus reducing investment One stretch of back
Roche said Elm will “learn in tooling and factories and road near a car maker’s
from other manufacturers thereby minimising risk and HQ was particularly
by not spreading ourselves
too thin”. Asked how he can
enhancing profitability.
The vision is to be building
ID 3 GTX PERFORMANCE OUT NOW challenging. The
be confident in Elm’s viability around 10,000 units a year The Volkswagen ID 3 GTX patchwork of different
in light of the failures of by 2030, but Roche said
commercial EV start-ups that could “easily double” Performance, billed as the surfaces was perfect
for the engineers to
Arrival and Volta, Roche cited
the “lower barrier to entry”
a few years beyond that,
serving just the UK and
electric alternative to the Golf set up suspension, and
(and thus higher volume Europe with the current GTI Clubsport, has gone on sale they used it to test all
potential) of an L7-class van derivative or a few variants.
and said the company has “The market itself is from £46,225. With 322bhp, the their new vehicles.
already been building “a emerging and developing,”
really deep relationship” he said, “but this could be
hatchback can hit 62mph from So panic set in
with customers. “We know the next tuk-tuk, applied to rest in just 5.7sec, making it VW’s when signs appeared
there’s a very big unmet all sorts of things all over the announcing that it was
need there,” he added. world. Frankly, the market quickest-accelerating EV to date. going to be closed for
He said there are some could be massive.”
29 million vans in the EU with FELIX PAGE It will be joined by the less potent resurfacing when the
(282bhp) ID 3 GTX later this year. company’s big cheeses
were due to come and
drive the route for
the sign-off of a big-
Phone selling hatchback.
holder is
designed for Calls to baffled
maximum visibility; council officials succeed
most delivery firms in securing a week’s
manage fleets via
bespoke apps. delay. Helpful staff
also suggested several
other terrible local
roads that might
prove suitable for
future testing.
Yaris H2 is evidence of
Toyota’s commitment
to a hydrogen solution
Toyota holds firm on hydrogen

Japanese giant says infrastructure is crucial to its viability as future green vehicle fuel
T
oyota believes it can development of hydrogen, distinction between hydrogen
“rebuild the story” of including how to produce it for transport and hydrogen for
hydrogen as a viable fuel more cleanly, means the fuel industry; it’s all part of their
HILUX ELECTRIFICATION
for vehicles in the future, still has potential. scale story. So hydrogen will BEV pick-up has
due to developments in heavy “For heavy-duty transport, come; this is something we’re a target range
industry and other fields. we will need other solutions convinced about.” of 124 miles
The Japanese giant than battery-electric vehicles, The EU is expecting
continues to invest heavily and hydrogen could be the right hydrogen to account for
in hydrogen powertrains, solution,” Paquet told Autocar. 13-20% of its energy mix by
working on both fuel cell and “We need to develop the 2050, with a target of 40GW of
combustion versions as part infrastructure and the product ‘green’ hydrogen production
of its ‘multi-pathway’ strategy. at the same time, which is (produced from water and air
It has launched two ongoing now. What we need to using electrolysers) by 2030.
generations of the Mirai FCEV, avoid and what maybe we did It has committed to opening
but the saloon has sold only wrong before is not allowing hydrogen fuelling stations in Toyota is gearing up to a touch more refined.
in tiny numbers, in part due to for supply and demand. We every city and every 124 miles electrify its Hilux pick-up The BEV Hilux is set
the lack of a hydrogen-fuelling learned from that, and I think along key road networks, and truck, with a mild-hybrid to go into production next
infrastructure. There have also we can rebuild the story. while those are focused on use (MHEV) version set for year. Beyond a target range
been criticisms of hydrogen’s “Heavy industry will create for long-distance delivery launch in the coming months of 124 miles, few details
suitability as a ‘green’ fuel, due a lot of volume [for hydrogen], trucks, they could aid the and both battery-electric are available, and the test
to the environmental impact which can then contribute development of a hydrogen (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell version we drove was very
of its production compared to the utilisations for other fuelling network for cars. (FCEV) variants in the works. much a prototype, with no
with that of electricity. Yet applications, like commercial Paquet also addressed Autocar was given a short regenerative braking. Even
Thiebault Paquet, Toyota’s vehicles and passenger cars. criticisms about hydrogen’s taste of all three recently. so, the electric motor gave
hydrogen boss in Europe, “Companies developing inefficiency compared with The MHEV adds a 48V it good immediate pick-up,
believes that continued hydrogen don’t make a batteries, claiming that starter-generator to the which compensated easily
electricity can be used only regular 2.8-litre diesel for the extra weight of an
relatively close to where it’s four-pot. The 16bhp motor already heavy machine.
generated, whereas liquid smooths out the engine’s Toyota revealed a British-
hydrogen is easy to transport. delivery to improve economy built FCEV Hilux last year,
He added: “In Europe, we by a claimed 5%. Total the result of a consortium
will always have to import output remains at 201bhp. backed by UK government
[hydrogen], but there are On a short asphalt test investment. While only
regions in the world that can track, it was impossible built for that project,
generate green, renewable to judge either the fuel development has continued
hydrogen in abundance, and economy or the claimed at Toyota’s Burnaston plant,
we can easily transport that benefits to off-road driving, and it’s understood that
to areas that cannot fully but at lower speeds, it a production version
Toyota invested heavily in Mirai but has sold very few examples sustain themselves.” certainly made the Hilux could follow.
JAMES ATTWOOD

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SUPPLIERS SETTING THE PACE FOR NEW-ERA TECH
The cereal-box-sized supercomputer and prominence given to companies
at the heart of the EX90 can process such as Nvidia and Luminar show
up to 250 trillion operations per how times are changing.
second. Supplied by American tech Another technology story comes
giant Nvidia and called Orin, this from another US firm, Qualcomm,
staggering computing power is future- the provider of the Snapdragon
proofed in that features can be added technology that does all the back-
to the car throughout its life. end processing for the car’s interior
“The moment you get a car infotainment functions and graphics.
is the best it will ever be. Not now,” The next development here,
Nvidia marketing manager Rick Goyal said Qualcomm Cockpit boss
told us. “Convenience and safety Mark Granger, is to use artificial
features can now be added to the intelligence to control interior
car to make you happier with it.” functions with voice commands. For
Such power is mostly needed example, voice control is currently
for increasing levels of automated limited to commands such as sat-nav
driving, to allow the car to ‘think’ destinations and phone calls, but
and make decisions. “This computer in the future, it will be able to be far
allows you to get towards the holy more useful and specific in controlling
grail of full autonomy and is another all of the interior functions currently
step closer,” said Goyal. carried out by using touchscreens
The automated driving technology or buttons, working offline, having
works in conjunction with a lidar ingested the user manual and
sensor from Luminar, which operates being able to operate it.
in 3D and can see up to 250m away.
Its breakthrough is in its ability to
work at night or in poor visibility.
The EX90 straddles level two-plus
and level three autonomy (an element
of hands-off driving) in its operation,
but it’s lidar that paves the way for
full autonomy should regulations
ever allow, and the EX90 is the first
car to get Luminar’s Iris system.
Stories about car makers’
suppliers used to centre around
the likes of tyres, brakes and
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Kerb weight 2712kg
0-62mph 4.9sec
Top speed 112mph
Battery 111/107kWh (total/usable)
Range, economy 374 miles, 2.9mpkWh
CO2, tax band 0g/km, 2%
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TESTER’S NOTE
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TESTED 27.8.24, SURREY ON SALE NOW
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TESTED 29.8.24, KENT ON SALE NOW
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The new soft-top Roma Spider can trace its roots back 60 years to the 275 GTS that
revolutionised front-engined Ferrari convertibles. Simon Hucknall drives them both
PHOTOGRAPHY MAX EDLESTON

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With its 4.4-litre twin-cam V12, Sibling to the Lamborghini Miura- Based on the 599 GTB coupé. The ‘SA’ An infinitely superior version of the
the California introduced several rivalling GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ coupé, stood for Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina earlier 2008 California, this time with
Ferrari design cues, such as an air this 352bhp spider used the same and marked their carrozzeria’s 80th a smaller and more efficient 3.9-litre
intake running from the door to quad-cam 4.4-litre V12 to achieve anniversary. It was mainly intended turbocharged engine, Magnaride
the rear wing. Sold only in small 174mph but with substantial chassis for roofless motoring: only an adjustable dampers and an
numbers between 1967 and 1968. cross-bracing. Just 122 were built. ‘emergency’ soft top was provided. all-aluminium chassis.

FERRARI ROMA SPIDER
Price £210,838
Engine V8, 3855cc, twin-
turbocharged, petrol
Power 612bhp at 5750-7500rpm
Torque 651lb ft at
3000-5750rpm
Gearbox 8-spd dual-clutch
automatic, RWD
Kerb weight 1664kg
0-62mph 3.4sec
Top speed 199mph
Economy 24.8mpg
CO2 258g/km
FERRARI 275 GTS

Price £5973 (1965)
Engine V12, 3286cc, petrol
Power 260bhp at 7000rpm
Torque na
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Dry weight 1120kg
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Top speed 150mph
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horses to vast motorsport teams. It moves huge
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UK and France while whisking tens of thousands
of fans to blockbuster events, the Le Mans 24
Hours chief among them. “We’ve got an internal
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LeShuttle’s Deborah Merrens. “They will discuss
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owners. If you stand around our FlexiPlus service
around Le Mans, it’s full of supercars.” LeShuttle
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The top speed of
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Countless continental
automotive adventures
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Tanoshi’s meets are a new kind of modified car event. John Evans heads along
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Japanese machinery RULE THEM ALL
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Tanoshi’s Cobham Services event,
one name kept coming up: Daikoku
PA. It’s a custom car event that
takes place in a highway rest area
(hence PA for Parking Area) on
a man-made island in Yokohama
harbour, Japan. Enclosed by
entry and exit ramps off the
Wangan Route highway and amid
Mini-owning Farina warehouses, many containing
(right) liked the JDM (Japanese domestic market)
laid-back vibe performance cars destined
for countries including the UK,
Daikoku PA is one of the country’s
Extremely tidy Mk1 Well-kept 2000 was most popular meeting places for
Escort reinforced transport for young lovers of modified cars. Naturally,
classic car theme Triumph enthusiasts the events attract their fair share
of extroverts, but everyone knows
that if things get too out of hand,
future gatherings will be banned,
and in any case, police routinely
patrol. It is Japan, after all.
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No 5690
Peugeot e-3008
Mid-sized SUV introduces a platform that’s destined for millions of Stellantis EVs
M O D E L T E S T E D 73 K W H A L L U R E
Price £45,795 Power 211bhp Torque 254lb ft 0-60mph 8.5sec 30-70mph 7.1sec Economy 3.0mpkWh Max DC charging speed 163kW 70-0mph 48.2m

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$ 1.2 Hybrid
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73kWh Allure 211bhp £45,795
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# 6-spd/7-spd automatic (3008) z The pinched, ducktail look of the
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Weights and measures
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Kerb weight: 2108kg

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z Front seats are widely adjustable and very comfortable and they position you
medium-high at the controls, with good all-round visibility.
PA R K I N G
Typical parking space width (2400mm)
Typical garage height
2240mm
Typical leg room

700mm
2110mm (with mirrors) z Second row is only averagely roomy for a mid-sized SUV. Taller adults might
3660mm struggle slightly for head and leg room.
W H E E L A N D P E DA L
ALI G N M E NT
The brake and accelerator are
a little too closely positioned
for perfect comfort and some
testers snagged the edge
of one when going for the 120mm
Width 940-1020mm
other. The small steering
wheel still sits notably low
in your lap but has plenty
of reach adjustment.
H E AD LI G HTS Height Length

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LED headlights are optional 770mm
and were fitted to our test
car, but we didn’t have
occasion to test them.
z Boot is a good size and has some underfloor space, but rivals beat it for volume
Centre (520 litres). The rear hatch is a bit heavy and cumbersome.
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z The e-3008’s drive selector isn’t the worst, but its z The use of dashboard textiles, reflective trim z Other Stellantis brands are cutting costs with ever
positioning, high on the dash, is a little inconvenient, and indirect ambient lighting is clever and effective in more symmetrical (RHD/LHD) cabin layouts; one this
given there’s space on the centre console for it. conjuring quite a welcoming, pleasant feel to the cabin. asymmetrical shows where money has been spent.
Multimedia system AAAAC

Peugeot’s 21in curved panoramic display effectively
takes the place of what might well have been separate
infotainment, instrumentation and head-up display screens.
It’s an impressively slick-looking piece of technology that’s
attractively integrated. It’s capable of putting most of the
information you want just where you want it thanks to the ‘tiled’
arrangement of the central part of the display, although it’s
occasionally guilty of over-stylising the graphical execution.
There’s no physical controller for the main infotainment
part of the screen, which we miss somewhat. However, the
secondary i-Toggle quick-access screen below provides a
big boost to usability.
The car gets 15W wireless smartphone charging as standard,
although at that power level, you’re better off plugging in your
device if it’s also maintaining a mirroring connection.
Our test car didn’t have Peugeot’s premium audio system,
by Focal, but its standard system was respectable enough.

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you’re unlikely to be disappointed
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Assisted driving notes AAABC
The e-3008 has the four active safety A U T O N O M O U S E M E R G E N CY
systems that have been mandatory BRAKING
in the EU since 7 July (driver z Does the system avoid false
monitoring, speed limit recognition activation well? ✓
and ‘recommendation’, lane keeping z Can it be deactivated? ✓
assist and autonomous emergency z Does it have pedestrian/cyclist
braking). If you want every adaptive detection? ✓
aid going, the full suite comes as an
option on GT models only. L A N E K E E P I N G A S S I S TA N C E
Leave the standard-fit ones on and, z Is the system tuned to keep the driver
in our experience, only the speed limit engaged at all times? ✓
recognition and lane keeping assist z Is it adjustable for sensitivity? ✗
are likely to persistently distract you, z Does it allow you to drive around a
and they’re fairly easy to disable via pothole/obstacle within your lane easily
a dedicated ADAS menu shortcut on and without deactivation? ✓
the i-Toggle panel. A shortcut button
on the steering wheel hub would be I NTE LLI G E NT CRU I S E CO NTRO L
better still, but this isn’t too bad. z Can the system consistently
The driver monitoring system recognise and automatically adopt
doesn’t intrude if it takes you longer motorway gantry-signed variable
than a couple of seconds to glance speed limits? ✓
around the infotainment screen z Does it prevent undertaking? ✗
to find the function you need, z Does it have effective audible or
while the lane keeping assist visual alerts, or steering intervention,
isn’t especially troublesome if to prevent changing lanes into the
you leave it on, except occasionally path of an overtaking car? ✗
on winding A- and B-roads.
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AC C E L E R AT I O N
Peugeot e-3008 73kWh Allure (22deg C, dry)
Standing quarter mile 16.7sec at 88.2mph, standing km 30.0sec at 106.8mph, 30-70mph 7.1sec, 30-70mph in fourth na
30mph 40mph 50mph 60mph 70mph 80mph 90mph 100mph
3.7s 5.0s 6.5s 8.5s 10.8s 13.8s 17.4s 21.9s
0 10s 20s
Renault Scenic E-Tech Iconic Long Range (16deg C, dry)
Standing quarter mile 16.4sec at 91.8mph, standing km 29.4sec at 107.8mph, 30-70mph 6.3sec, 30-70mph in fourth na
30mph 40mph 50mph 60mph 70mph 80mph 90mph 100mph
3.8s 5.1s 6.4s 8.1s 10.1s 12.7s 15.9s 19.8s
0 10s
B R A K I N G 60-0mph: 2.60sec
Peugeot e-3008 73kWh Allure (22deg C, dry)
30mph-0 50mph-0 70mph-0
8.5m 24.1m 48.2m
0 10m 20m 30m 40m
Renault Scenic E-Tech Iconic Long Range (16deg C, dry)
30mph-0 50mph-0 70mph-0
9.0m 23.9m 46.9m
0 10m 20m 30m 40m

Data log
P E U G E O T E -3 0 0 8
73 K W H A L L U R E
On-the-road price £45,795
Price as tested £48,495
Value after 3yrs/36k miles £22,150
Contract hire pcm £447
Insurance group 32
TYPICAL PCP QUOTE

3 years/30,000 miles, 15% deposit £425 77/73kWh (est total/usable)
Peugeot’s PCP offer on the lower-rung e-3008
is quite competitive over three years (although
stretching it over four doesn’t actually make the
monthly payment any cheaper). Peugeot’s
deposit contribution is £500 and the interest
rate is 0%. Visit offers.peugeot.co.uk.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
Front, side and curtain airbags
21in curved driver display and T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T
infotainment screen with connected The e-3008 bloods Stellantis’s new STLA Medium platform but sticks with the same
sat-nav, phone mirroring (Apple, front-engined, front-wheel-drive layout as Peugeot’s older, smaller EVs. Drive
Android), wireless device charging battery packs are either 73kWh or 98kWh of usable capacity and are carried
Dual-zone climate control with rear under the cabin floor. Suspension is all-independent, via coil springs. Our
air vents and cabin pre-conditioning test car’s weight distribution was 54% at the front and 46% at the rear.
Reversing camera, rear parking sensors
11kW three-phase on-board charger MOTORS CHARGING PERFORMANCE
40/20/40-split folding rear seats Installation Front, transverse, Claimed peak rates 11kW (AC), 160kW (DC)
19in alloy wheels front-wheel drive DC test peak/weighted average charge rate 163kW/109kW
Dynamic front seats Type Permanent magnet Charger used for test Alpitronic HYC300 Ambient temperature 22deg C, dry
‘Obsession Blue’ paintwork £0 synchronous motor
300
Advanced Grip Control (including Power 211bhp at 4370-14,000rpm
hill descent control, all-season tyres) £300 Torque 254lb ft at 250-4370rpm 250
Heat pump £700 Battery type Lithium ion (nickel
DC charge rate (kW)
360deg Vision and Drive Assist Pack manganese cobalt) 200

(including active headlights and Battery capacity 77/73kWh (estimated Claimed peak rate — 160kW
heated steering wheel) £700 total/usable) 150
‘Mistral Black’ full-grain Battery voltage 400V 157 163 Weighted average charge rate — 109kW
nappa leather £1000 Power to weight 100bhp per tonne 100
Panoramic split-opening sunroof £900 Torque to weight 120lb ft per tonne
116
50
63 22
Options in bold fitted to test car = Standard 0
na = not available nco = no-cost option 10% 30% 50% 70% 90%
C H A S S I S & B O DY TRANSMISSION BRAKES SAFET Y

Construction Steel monocoque Type 1-spd reduction gear Front 365mm ventilated discs ABS, ESP, HSA, Active Safety Brake, LKA, FCW
Weight/as tested 2108kg/2132kg Reduction ratio 9.8:1 Rear 356mm solid discs Euro NCAP crash rating Not tested
Drag coefficient 0.28 mph per 1000rpm 8.9 Anti-lock Standard
Wheels 8.0Jx19in Motor rpm at 70/80mph 7905/9035 Handbrake type Electronic, switch
Tyres 235/55 R19, Handbrake location Centre console
Michelin CrossClimate CABIN NOISE
2 SUV SUSPENSION STEERING Idle na Max power at 90mph 71dBA
Spare None (mobility foam) Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, Type Electromechanical, rack and pinion 30mph 59dBA 50mph 63dBA 70mph 67dBA
anti-roll bar Turns lock to lock 2.85
Rear Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar Turning circle 10.6m
AC C E L E R AT I O N AC C E L E R AT I O N I N ECONOMY R E S I D UA L S
MPH TIME (sec) KICKDOWN TEST Track 1.3mpkWh 60
0-30 3.7 mph TIME (sec) Touring 3.3mpkWh Peugeot e-3008 73kWh Allure
50
0-40 5.0 20-40 2.5 Average 3.0mpkWh
0-50 6.5 30-50 2.8 Range 219 miles 40 Tesla Model Y RWD
0-60 8.5 40-60 3.5
Value (£1000s)
0-70 10.8 50-70 4.3 CLAIMED Combined 3.7mpkWh 30

0-80 13.8 60-80 5.3 Range 318-327 miles
0-90 17.4 70-90 6.6 20
Renault Scenic E-Tech
0-100 21.9 80-100 8.1 87kWh Techno
0-110 – 90-110 – 10
0-120 – 100-120 – 0
0-130 – 110-130 – New 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
0-140 – 120-140 – E M I S S I O N S & TA X z Cap expects poorer residuals than
0-150 – 130-150 – CO2 emissions 0g/km Renault and Tesla rivals’ but Peugeot’s
0-160 – 140-160 – Tax at 20/40% pcm £15/£31 finance support may offset the impact.
THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight. © 2024,
Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without editor’s written permission. For information on the e-3008,
contact Customer Services, Peugeot UK, 2 Sunbeam Way, Coventry, CV3 1ND (0800 042 2422, peugeot.co.uk). Cost-per-mile figures R OA D T E S T N o 5 69 0
calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690).
Insurance quote covers 35-year-old professional male with clean licence and full no-claims bonus living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool
Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex
Fleet Solutions (01722 322888). Read all of our road tests autocar.co.uk
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Testers’
notes
MATT
SAUNDERS
I don’t like
the monolithic
look for wheel design
that is currently in vogue
and the e-3008 picks up
on. Designers are only
revisiting old themes
before coming back the
way they came, of course.
But great wheels look
elegant, balanced and
lightweight, not blocky
or heavy. Always have,
always will.
ILLYA
VERPRAET
The dashboard
design tapers
to quite a sharp
edge at its leading edge,
and where the door panel
VERDICT opens, it leaves quite a
AAABC nasty point of trim just at

the right height to snag
your knees as you board.
Rich, handsome and refined, but no technical tour de force Spec advice
ll-new model platforms come at enormous cost to manufacturing groups like the Stick with the smaller
wheels and leaner kit
A one behind the Peugeot brand, and they don’t come often. Much was promised
of the potential of the one beneath the e-3008 – ‘BEV by design’, remember –
tally of Allure trim. Steer
clear of the Advanced
Grip Control pack if you
want to maximise range
to take this car to new heights in terms of performance, range, efficiency and more. and refinement. Avoid
But STLA Medium hasn’t fully delivered here. In entry-level, standard-range form, the the panoramic roof
(£900) but add the
e-3008 stands out quite well for rolling comfort, refinement, convenience, on-board tech heat pump (£700).
and material cabin appeal. But it’s only broadly class-competitive for range, efficiency,
Jobs for
rapid charging capability and value for money, while its standards for passenger the facelift
practicality, outright performance and driver appeal are more questionable still. z Keep working on
It would be naive to expect it to be outstanding at everything – and, with its the battery chemistry
to improve range and
alternative premium-brand style, on-board tech, comfort and understated luxury rapid charging speed.
z Drive excess weight
appeal, the e-3008 scores in the areas where Peugeot really intended to. But we had out of the new chassis.
z If opportunities to
hoped for greater dynamic flair from it, as well as a more powerful statement of prowess lower the showroom
prices materialise,
from a global industry power that ought to be pushing technological boundaries harder. take them.
R OA D 1 2 3 4 5
TEST
R I VA L S
SKODA ENYAQ 85 EDITION RENAULT SCENIC E-TECH TESLA MODEL Y RWD PEUGEOT E-3008 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
Verdicts The Enyaq has always been an 87KWH TECHNO Quicker and roomier than the 73KWH ALLURE 84KWH PREMIUM
on every excellent all-rounder in this Handsome and desirable. e-3008, comparably efficient Has plenty of static allure and a One of our long-time class
new car, class, and it makes better use Delivers in terms of range, and rangey but not as comfy. Yet comfortable cabin and ride but favourites is about to get a bigger
p68 of its platform than its Audi and space and value but doesn’t to get the contentious revamp fails to push class boundaries for battery and cheaper prices.
VW cousins. A truly fine Skoda. feel as upmarket as the e-3008. of controls of the Model 3. range, space or driver appeal. We expect to drive it soon.
AAAAB AAAAC AAABC AAABC
Price £44,540 £40,940 £44,935 £45,795 £45,845
Power, torque 282bhp, 402lb ft 215bhp, 221lb ft 342bhp, na 211bhp, 254lb ft 225bhp, 258lb ft
0-62mph, top speed 6.7sec, 111mph 7.9sec, 106mph 6.6sec, 135mph 8.8sec, 105mph 7.5sec, 114mph
Economy, range 3.9-4.1mpkWh, 332-349 miles 3.6mpkWh, 379 miles 4.0mpkWh, 283 miles 3.7mpkWh, 318-327 miles 3.9mpkWh, 354 miles

O U R CA RS F E AT U R E D T H I S W E E K
ABARTH 500E BMW M2 CUPRA BORN MASERATI MC20 PEUGEOT E-208 PEUGEOT E-308 SW POLESTAR 2
It’s engaging and

enjoyable to drive
on a twisty B-road
BMW M2
Did this compact(ish) M car endear itself
to us during its time here? We reveal all
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makes the M2 more usable BMW M2 COUPE
MILEAGE
At start 4622
At end 8274
PRICES
List price new £62,420
List price now £63,360
Price as tested £66,885
OPTIONS
M Driver’s Pack £2305, Driving Assistant
£1100, M2 Comfort Pack £730, 19/20in M
alloy wheels £330
TECH HIGHLIGHTS
EFFORTLESS PERFORMANCE
The M2 has all the power you need,
0-62mph 4.1sec
Top speed 155mph
and the twin-turbo unit is brilliantly
Engine 6 cyls in line, 2993cc,
responsive and sounds great.
twin-turbocharged, petrol
Max power 453bhp at 6250rpm
Surprisingly big Max torque 406lb ft at 2650-5870rpm
boot adds useful Gearbox 8-spd automatic, RWD
daily practicality Boot 390 litres
Wheels 19in (f), 20in (r)
Tyres 275/35 ZR19 100Y XL (f),
285/30 ZR20 99Y XL (r)
Kerb weight 1805kg
SERVICE AND RUNNING COSTS
Contract hire rate £639 pcm
CO2 198g/km SWEET STYLING
Service costs None Two-door coupés are an
Other costs None increasingly endangered species.
Fuel costs £669.90 Shame, because the M2 looks great.
Running costs inc fuel £669.90
Cost per mile 18.3 pence
M2 has muscular good Faults None
looks, but mind those FUEL CONSUMPTION AND RANGE
smart alloys on kerbs Claimed economy 28.8mpg
Fuel tank 52 litres
Test average 29.2mpg
` Test best
Test worst
32.2mpg
26.7mpg
It may be larger than its predecessor, but Real-world range 334 miles
DEPRECIATION
it’s also more refined and accomplished 70
60
£62,420 A B-ROAD BLAST
a 50
Find a nice flowing back road and
the M2 offers instant gratification.
% It rides really well too.
Value (£1000s)
SECOND OPINION 40 £34,825

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Everyday performance $ %! + $ 30
cars such as this are so # 10

endangered that to nitpick %& " 0
feels like ingratitude, but I struggle F % 4/& % New 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
to like the M2. I can’t warm to the & :% PREVIOUS REPORTS
garish looks, the infotainment is $ F% &) 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug
badly resolved and it’s a tad too # % "
uncompromising for daily use. 6 %$$
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you’re laughing, but not every $ % , #4F%
journey is so idyllic. FP $ # % 4/ %$ 4/# SLEEK INTERIOR
%% $ % CEK7# The cabin feels like a BMW’s, the
F % & % % dashboard makes sense and the
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6 % % % It’s a minor gripe, but a stiff
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MASERATI MC20
Lesser-spotted Italian supercar joins the fleet. Can it justify its hefty price tag?
FIRST REPORT +

WHY WE ’ R E RU N N I N G IT )Z
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feel. People take photos, kids gawp, 'L5I :% # % 9 4'/7 )$
drivers let you out of junctions. Yes, ! 6 6 +F % ! )
really: they understand that an MC20 % 4; $ +% !%5 %
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$ # #.7#777$ # " # ) # M A S E R AT I M C 2 0
%$ . F % $ %$ % + Price new £222,025 Price as tested
N % $ J %$ % £310,735 Options Exterior carbon pack
1; /GGL /E<> I $# % &) ! # ! £36,240, Giallo Genio special paint £9650,
4'/7J 4'/7 +$$ I # 4'/7 lightweight monocoque racing seats £5900,
( 0U MI % %$& carbonfibre engine cover £4855, Birdcage
' $ $ $ % B $ # %> 7+.77$ <0 20in alloys £3840, 695W Sonus Faber sound
4'/7 ) % # > $ D $ D # % system £3750, sports suspension with
& CH.7#GH0 %! +$ +6NN+% nose lifter £3250, Alcantara interior trim
% B & $ % ( % <# £3000, electronically controlled LSD £2150,
4 ) % #! 6 # % blue brake calipers £1100, logo-embossed
$ % 6 $ $ B =/. $ headrests £850, electrochromic door mirrors
2&) $ % ! % £650, heated front seats £550 Economy
4'/7 # % ) 3# % $ % %</. $& 24.6mpg (WLTP) Faults Nose-lift warning
% $% % $%% %) $ C/<7! + light (albeit only temporary) Expenses None
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Our electric hot hatch captures the zeitgeist in both good ways and bad
MILEAGE 6240 #%
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I love this car’s unusual look and %F % - )# % %
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LOATHE IT ) %% 'O'O# Price £38,159 Price as tested £38,795
SYNTH RU M B LE L I % % % # Faults None Expenses None Range 155 miles
It’s meant to sound cool, but & ! 6 % & % Economy 4.1mpkWh Last seen 24.7.24
people literally laugh at you &) - Q)&$ & %
mockingly. It’s like a PlayStation 2 $ # +
game’s rendition of an engine > $ 2 :% %D& F
stuck at idle. Truly dreadful. # % % %
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OUR CARS
Peugeot e-308 SW
MILEAGE 1578 LAST SEEN 28.8.24
I’d wondered why the e-308’s styling
seemed so familiar. Then I realised:
its grille, lighting, and bold mixture of
angles and curves recall Peugeot’s
9X8 hypercar – particularly when
CUPRA BORN
Which delights more, our V2’s efficiency or the VZ’s vitality?
it’s in the same Selenium Grey. To
prove this, I decided to rebuild the
9X8 Lego kit that my wife gave me
while I was laid up with a busted knee
over the Le Mans weekend. AC
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$ +$9 Y JACK WARRICK
LOVE IT + MILEAGE 3621 LAST SEEN 21.8.24
GO I N G FARTH E R %$# $ $ TEST DATA Peugeot’s i-Cockpit is my biggest
The Born has so far been the & $ % H/< $ CU PR A BO R N 58 K WH V2 gripe with the e-208. Above you can
most efficient EV I’ve driven, K7/ B :% # Price £37,265 Price as tested £37,265 see how I set the steering wheel in
wildly exceeding expectations. $ 7+</$0< D Faults Infotainment glitches a car. Not unnatural; just enough
% :%! Expenses None Range 261 miles room for my legs. Normally this
LOATHE IT /& # Economy 4.5mpkWh Last seen 21.8.24 is no problem, but in the e-208,
N O KE YLESS E NTRY % $ GG! the rim blocks the speedo. Which
I always forget I have to unlock & 2.K %% 3 means I have to have the wheel
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S ECO N D TOYOTA YARIS
C HA N C E
CAPTAIN SENSIBLE
This supermini makes so much sense on so many levels
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USED CARS
H OW TO G ET O N E
IN YOU R GARAG E
An owner’s view
CHRIS RUSSELL
“I previously ran a Mk1 Yaris but
needed a bit more space and modern where the wire feeds through to the
technology so opted for a Mk3, as it boot. Water can also leak through the
was cheaper to insure than cars of a rubber seal that holds the wire for
similar size. Mine’s a 1.5-litre petrol the jet in place.
and it will easily do 50mpg. So long as
you have it regularly serviced, a Yaris
should service you well. The only
major issue I’ve had was a broken
Also worth knowing
The Yaris got the hot-hatch
clutch, which cost £1500 to mend at treatment in 2018 with the arrival
a main dealer. Since then, I’ve had no of the feisty GRMN, which packs a
problems with it, and my Yaris has supercharged 1.8-litre engine with
now covered 163,000 miles.” 215bhp and a Nürburgring-honed
suspension package. It is charismatic
and quick, but it lacks a bit of handling
Higher-spec cars
are equipped to Buyer beware…
POWERTRAIN
finesse and was pretty pricey
compared with rivals when new.
2024 standards
If your battery isn’t harnessing They’re pretty rare nowadays,
energy, even with the regenerative too, which is why you will need
It’s not the most fun hatch, brakes set to the highest setting, this around £17,000 for one.
even when a pure petrol, could be an early sign of high-voltage The Mk3 Yaris was awarded a
but nor is it the dullest battery failure. Watch out for any dips five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in
in power output on hybrid models, both 2011 and 2017, scoring highly for
because this could mean that the adult and child occupancy protection.
inverter is on its last legs. Later The pre-facelifted Yaris Hybrid
models can suffer from a fuel leak accounted for 40% of all of the
due to injector seals failing. Diesel- Toyota supermini’s European sales.
engined cars going into limp-home
mode can be a result of a blocked
diesel particulate filter (DPF). A
DPF clean will sort the issue, but
How much to spend
£2 0 0 0 - £5 9 9 9
long-distance driving will prevent Mostly petrols and diesels with high
it from occurring in the first place. mileage and multiple former keepers.
Some hybrids but with big mileages.
BRAKES
A brake warning light or reduced £6 0 0 0 - £ 1 0 , 9 9 9
performance could signal that Lots of clean petrols and hybrids with
there’s a leak from the calipers or varying mileage and owner counts.
rear brake-pipe connectors. Pull Plenty with full service history.
up sharp a couple of times on the
WHAT WE SAID THEN % :%$ ! test drive and check for moisture £11,000 - £16,999
11 JULY 2012 #% where there shouldn’t be any. Mainly low-mileage hybrids in a good
“Toyota’s real achievement here is in % # mix of trims. It’s easy to find a newer,
having made a petrol-electric supermini SUSPENSION well-kept, one-owner car here.
that doesn’t look particularly expensive. 5+$ + $$ If you notice any unusual noises from
Our fully loaded test car disguises this ! + the suspension, especially when £ 17, 0 0 0 A N D A B O V E
somewhat, but you can buy an entry-level %+N driving on a badly surfaced road or Very late Mk3 cars with low mileage
Yaris Hybrid for less than a mid-spec when turning the steering wheel, this and often just one owner, including
1.4-litre Vauxhall Corsa. We doff our $ /7.K# could be a sign that the suspension- the supercharged GRMN hot hatch.
cap to that – just as we do to the & #$ mount bearings are damaged.
excellent packaging, practicality !
and good driving %$ STEERING
manners.” /7.G ! $$ L A short-circuit in the car’s power
! # steering module affected some
.H+ $ $$ 2012 models. If the steering
% # * .0+ becomes heavy when you’re
%$ %!% $ + $ # turning, that could be the reason.
$ %$ %$
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$ ! %) % Because it’s a popular car among new
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drivers, the clutch may have taken a
beating. Beware a high biting point or
One we found
T OYO TA YA R I S 1 . 3 V V T I C O N ,
% ! # %$ any burning smells on a test drive. 20 15 , 76 ,0 0 0 M I L E S , £59 95
$ $ # $ " ! % This smart-looking petrol Yaris has
) B % $ +/7.K .H+ B O DY all the bells and whistles, including
+ $ %$ Early cars are susceptible to rust, Bluetooth phone connectivity,
!# $ with the front crash bar, battery a reversing camera and air
+ # $ chain and engine mounts all prone conditioning. It has had only three
/# ) %! ! 6 to corrosion. Rust can also affect former keepers and will be given a
% % % the area around the rear wiper jet fresh service and MOT upon sale.
K 5 SAM PHILLIPS

USED CARS
KICKING TYRES
Buy one, get one free? Not

quite, but older Fiestas
can be proper bargains
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I’ve had a motorcycle for 50 years:
) % 6 % +6% a BSA Bantam D1 with D3 parts
%+ L # ) S that belonged to my late brother-
$ # & )C<E0 48I # ) F% in-law Jimmy. Sporadically
$ $ /7.7A' .K $ + restored and an in-house objet
6 !L # E0#777 CEE0# d’art, it’s now being moved to
% % $ & ) %# % % )% # the garage so that I can plumb
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T OYO TA YA R I S F I AT PA N D A 1 .1 E C O AC T I V E V O L K S WAG E N G O L F 1 . 9 T D I S E R OV E R 75 1 . 8 C O N N O I S S E U R
1 . 5 V V T- I T- S P O R T 2008, 155,000 miles, £895 2001, 159,000 miles, £595 2000, 96,500 miles, £900
2003, 132,000 miles, £950 As low as running costs get, thanks to VW’s 1.9-litre diesel four is famed for its BMW-era Rovers make tremendous
Look no further if you want a banger incredibly simple mechanicals, road tax ability to do a million miles – literally. The bangers, being robustly engineered
with a fun side. A small community is of just £35 per year and a group one one in this Golf needs a little work, but and built before cost-cutting took
building around the T-Sport, so you insurance rating. This car’s roof rails the pricey jobs (new turbo, new vacuum hold. This 75 had its sills welded and
might even make a bit of money later. are worth a few hundred quid so could lines) have been done. If the chassis a new cambelt fitted a few years ago,
Just beware limited parts availability. be used to cover the cost of any repairs. is in good shape, it’s worth a punt. so it could still have plenty of life in it.

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magazine might well Ami Colour AABCC 11.1.23 Cayenne S AAAAB Corolla 2.0 Hybrid ST AAAAC
21.2.24 5.6.19
be a short, subjective C3 Aircross Puretech 110 AAABC 7.3.18 L E X U S Turbo GT AAAAC 20.7.22Mirai Design Premium AAAAC 16.6.21
summary of a new car C4 Puretech 130 Auto AAACC 26.5.21 LBX FWD Pre’m Plus Design AAABC 29.5.24 Taycan Turbo S AAAAA 29.7.20C-HR Excel 1.8 Hybrid AAAAC 4.1.17
ë-C4 X Shine AAABC 3.5.23 NX 350h Pre’m Plus Pack AAAAC 16.3.22 bZ4X AWD Vision AAABC 18.1.23
produced under almost C5 X Puretech 180 AAAAC 28.9.22 RX 500h F-Sport AAABC 22.3.23 R E N A U LT GR Supra Pro AAAAC 14.8.19
C5 Aircross BlueHDi 180 AAABC 13.2.19 ES 300h Takumi AAABC 6.2.19 Clio TCe 100 Iconic AAAAB 27.11.19 Hilux 2.8 D-4D GR Sport AAABC 1.3.23
any circumstances, LC 500 Sport+ AAAAC 18.10.17 Mégane E-Tech Electric AAABC 23.11.22
but the Autocar road CUPRA LM 350h AWD Takumi AAACC 7.2.24 Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 AAABC 13.10.21 VA U X H A L L
Born 204 58kWh V3 AAABC 6.7.22 Captur 1.3 TCe 130 EDC AAABC 18.3.20 Corsa 1.2T 100 auto AAABC 22.1.20
test is different. Specific, rigorous and detailed, it’s Leon 310 VZ3 Estate AAAAC 8.9.21 L O T U S Austral E-Tech Iconic Esprit Alpine Crossland X 1.2T 130 Elite AAACC 7.6.17
the closest examination we can give of any new model. 2.0 TSI 245 VZ2 Hatch AAAAC 27.7.22 Elise Cup 250 AAABC 29.6.16 AAABC 19.7.23 Astra 1.2T 130 GS Line AAABC 5.10.22
Ateca 2.0 TSI 4Drive AAABC 23.1.19 Exige Sport 390 Final Edit’n AAAAB 21.7.21 Scenic E-Tech Iconic Long Range Combo Life 1.5 TD 100 Energy AAABC27.12.18
It appears over at least eight pages and is close to 50 Formentor 2.0 TSI VZ2 AAAAB 3.2.21 Eletre R AAABC 24.7.24 AAAAC 26.6.24 Mokka 1.2 Turbo 130 auto AAABC 12.5.21
man-hours in the making every week. Grandland X Hybrid4 AAACC 22.4.20
DACIA M A S E R AT I R O L L S - R OYC E
Most of what the road test process entails is Sandero Stepway TCe 90 AAAAC 28.4.21 Quattroporte Trofeo AACCC 4.8.21 Phantom AAAAA 4.4.18 V O L K S W A G E N
designed to be strictly repeatable and fair. We Duster SCe 115 Comfort AAAAC 22.8.18 Grecale Trofeo AAABC 18.10.23 Ghost AAAAB 13.1.21 Up GTI 1.0 TSI 115 AAAAC 21.3.18
Jogger 1.0 TCe 110 Comfort AAAAB 20.4.22 Levante S Granlusso AAABC 8.5.19 Spectre AAAAB 20.12.23 Polo 1.0 TSI 95 SE AAAAB 31.1.18
benchmark standing-start and in-gear acceleration at Cullinan Black Badge AAAAC 19.2.20 Golf 1.5 eTSI 150 Style DSG AAAAB 22.7.20
a purpose-built test facility every week. We carry out DS MAZDA R AAAAC 14.4.21
3 Crossback Puretech 155 AAACC 10.7.19 2 1.5 Skyactiv-G SE AAAAC 22.4.15 S E AT ID 3 Pro Performance Life AAAAC 31.3.21
both subjective and objective handling tests on both 4 E-Tense 225 AAABC 29.6.22 3 2.0 Skyactiv-X AAAAC 6.11.19 Ibiza SE Technology 1.0 TSI AAAAB 19.7.17 ID 4 GTX Max AAABC 27.10.21
road and track, on the latter up to and beyond the limit 7 E-Tense 4x4 360 AAABC 26.4.23 MX-5 1.5 SE-L Nav AAAAB 2.9.15 Leon eHybrid FR AAABC 2.12.20 ID 7 Pro Match AAAAB 13.3.24
9 E-Tense 225 AAABC 2.2.22 MX-30 145PS AAABC 10.3.21 Arona SE Technology 1.0 TSI AAAAC 15.11.17 T-Roc 2.0 TSI SEL 4Motion AAAAB 24.1.18
of grip, so as to fully assess stability, drivability and limit CX-5 2.2D Sport Nav AAAAC 28.6.17 Ateca 1.5 Eco TSI DSG FR Black Edition Cabriolet 1.5 TSI Evo DSG AABCC 10.6.20
handling appeal. And while benchmark lap times are FERRARI CX-60 e-Skyactiv D 3.3 RWD AAACC 25.10.23 Arteon 2.0 BiTDI 240 AAABC 27.9.17
488 Pista AAAAB 7.8.19 Exclusive-Line AAABC 10.5.23 eHybrid Shooting Brake AAABC 9.6.21
sometimes taken, they’re never an end in themselves. 296 GTB AAAAA 21.12.22 SKODA Passat GTE AAAAC 7.9.16
We record and publish stopping distances too, as 812 Superfast AAAAC 25.7.18 M c L A R E N Fabia 1.0 TSI 95PS AAAAB 9.2.22 Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 SE AAAAB 22.6.16
SF90 Stradale AAAAC 3.11.21 Artura AAAAB 19.10.22 Scala 1.5 TSI 150 DSG AAABC 31.7.19 1.5 eTSI 150 DSG R-Line AAABC 22.5.24
well as taking cabin noise measurements at various 600LT Spider 3.8 V8 AAAAB 22.5.19 Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 SE L First Edition Touareg 3.0 TDI R-Line Tech AAABC 8.8.18
F I AT GT 4.0 V8 AAABC 27.1.21 DSG Estate AAAAC 2.9.20 3.0 4M’n eHybrid Elegance AAABC 5.6.24
cruising speeds and benchmarking either indicated or
Panda 4x4 Twinair AAAAB 17.4.13 720S 4.0 V8 AAAAA 24.5.17 2.0 TDI vRS AAAAC 17.2.21 ID Buzz SWB 77kWh AAAAC 8.2.23
brim-to-brim fuel economy. We independently measure 500 Icon 42kWh AAAAC 26.1.22 750S Coupé AAAAC 19.6.24 Superb 1.4 TSI iV 218 SE L AAAAC 26.2.20 Multivan 1.4 eHybrid Style AAAAC 8.3.23
leg room, head room, boot space and certain key 600e La Prima AAABC 27.3.24 Estate 2.0 TDI SE L AAAAA 17.7.24
MERCEDES-AMG Karoq 2.0 TDI 150 Scout AAABC 30.1.19 V O LV O
exterior dimensions, and we weigh every car we test. FORD A-Class A45 S 4Matic+ Plus AAAAB 4.3.20 Enyaq iV 80 AAAAC 18.8.21 EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Plus
Just as every new car is different, however, the road Fiesta 1.0T Ecoboost AAAAC 9.8.17 C-Class C63 S E Performance 4Matic+ Kodiaq 2.0 TDI Edition AAAAC 23.11.16 AAACC 1.5.24
ST-3 1.5 T Ecoboost AAAAB 15.8.18 Night Ed’n Pr’m Plus Estate AAACC 31.7.24 2.0 TSI 245PS vRS 4x4 AAABC 23.2.22 XC40 D4 First Edition AWD AAAAB 7.2.18
test has developed to be versatile enough, week by Tourneo Courier 1.0T Titanium CLS 53 4Matic+ AAAAC 17.10.18 C40 Recharge Twin Ult’ate AAABC 13.4.22
AAABC 10.7.24 EQS 53 4Matic+ AAAAC 8.6.22 SMART S60 T8 Polestar En’d AAABC 24.12.19
week, so as to best assess and reflect the suitability Focus 1.5 Ecoboost 182 AAAAB 20.2.19 GT 63 4Matic+ Pre’m Plus AAABC 14.8.24 #1 Premium AAABC 8.11.23 V60 T6 Recharge AAAAB 21.9.22
of each test subject to its intended purpose. It now ST AAAAC 11.9.19 GT 4dr Coupé 63 4Matic+ AAAAB 13.3.19 #3 Premium AAABC 15.5.24 XC60 D4 R-Design AWD AAABC 5.7.17
Mustang Bullitt AAAAC 5.12.18 63 S E Performance AAABC 21.6.23 S90 D4 Momentum AAAAC 13.7.16
includes modular sections describing in detail the Mustang Mach-E GT AWD AAACC 27.4.22 GLC 63 S 4Matic+ AAABC 13.9.23 S S A N G YO N G V90 T6 Recharge R-Design AAAAB 11.11.20
limit handling of a new car, or its semi-autonomous Puma 1.0T 125 MHEV AAAAB 25.3.20 GLE 53 4Matic+ AAABC 14.10.20 Tivoli XLV ELX auto AAACC 14.9.16 XC90 D5 Momentum AAAAC 17.6.15
ST AAAAC 24.3.21 SL 63 4Matic+ Pr’m Plus AAABC 26.7.23
assisted driving technologies or its off-road capability. Kuga 2.5 PHEV ST-Line AAABC 24.6.20
All of this goes to bringing you the most thorough, Ranger 2.0L TD EcoBlue 205PS Wildtrak MERCEDES-BENZ ROAD TESTS ON THIS DAY
AAAAB 14.6.23 A-Class A200 AAAAC 24.5.23 1 9 93
relevant and fair test of a new car we can produce. The Transit Custom L2H1 320 2.0 EcoBlue A250e AMG Line Premium AAACC 5.8.20
scores from the most recent road tests cited here are 150PS Limited AAAAC 8.5.24 B-Class B180 Sport AAAAC 3.4.19
CLA 250 AAACC 21.8.19
the ones we gave the cars at the time so they don’t GENESIS C-Class C300e AMG Line AAAAB 4.5.22
necessarily represent what those same cars might GV60 Sport Plus AAAAC 24.8.22 E-Class E220d AMG Line Premium Plus
G70 2.2 CRDi Luxury Line AAABC 10.11.21 AAAAC 3.1.24
score today were they rejudged using current class Electrified G80 AAABC 12.10.22 E400 Coupé AAAAC 14.6.17
standards. But you can dig deeper into their attributes GV80 3.0D Luxury 5-Seater AAABC15.9.21 E300 Cabriolet AAABC 6.10.21
S-Class S580e L AAAAB 6.4.22
by using the magazine publication dates listed here to HONDA EQA 250 AAACC 17.11.21
look up a test in your own collection or digitally in the E Advance AAABC 26.8.20 EQB 300 4Matic AAABC 18.5.22
Jazz 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid EX AAABC 7.10.20 EQE 350+ AAABC 4.1.23
Autocar Archive (themagazineshop.com/aca23ed/aca). HR-V e:HEV AAABC 24.11.21 EQS 450 SUV B’ness Class AAABC 6.3.24
Matt Saunders, road test editor e:Ny1 Advance AAACC 1.11.23 GLB 220d 4Matic AAABC 16.9.20
CR-V 1.5T EX CVT AWD AAABC 7.11.18 GLC 300 4Matic AMG Line Premium Plus TOYOTA SUPRA
AAABC 13.9.23 Mk4 sports car “sets new class
HYUNDAI G-Class G350d AMG Line AAAAC 17.7.19
ABARTH standards for performance, grip”
Q2 SQ2 Quattro AAAAC 20.3.19 i10 1.2 MPi Premium AAAAC 15.4.20 GLS 400d AAABC 12.2.20
595 AAAAC 26.2.14 Q4 E-tron 40 Sport AAABC 7.7.21 i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 48V AAABC 24.2.21
500e Turismo AAABC 9.8.23 Q5 2.0 TDI S Line AAAAC 15.3.17 N AAAAB 25.8.21 M G Price £37,500 Engine 6 cyls in line, 2997cc,
SQ5 Sportback TDI Quattro AAABC 3.8.22 i30 N AAABC 27.12.17 3 Hybrid+ Trophy AAABC 12.6.24 petrol Power 326bhp at 5600rpm Torque
A L FA R O M E O Q8 50 TDI S Line AAAAC 26.9.18 Ioniq 5 N AAAAA 7.8.24 4 EV Long Range SE AAAAC 5.4.23 325lb ft at 4800rpm 0-60mph 5.1sec
Giulia Quadrifoglio AAAAB 29.3.17 Ioniq 6 RWD Ultimate AAABC 7.6.23 5 SW EV Exclusive AAABC 25.11.20 0-100mph 12.3sec Quarter mile 13.7sec
Stelvio Quadrifoglio AAAAC 9.1.19 B E N T L E Y Kona Electric 64kWh AAAAC 31.10.18 ZS EV Exclusive AAACC 4.12.19 Top speed 156mph Economy 18.7mpg
2.0T 280 Veloce AWD AAAAC 28.6.23 Continental GT Speed AAAAC 22.12.21 1.0 120PS Advance AAAAC 6.9.23
GTC V8 S AAAAB 19.4.23 Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi AAABC 6.3.19 M I N I 1 9 76
ALPINE Flying Spur W12 AAAAB 15.7.20 Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AAAAC 17.3.21 3dr Cooper S Works 210 AAAAB 6.12.17
A110 Premiere Edition AAAAA 16.5.18 Hybrid Mulliner AAAAB 17.8.22 Convertible Cooper S Sport Automatic
R AAABC 15.11.23 Bentayga W12 AAAAB 18.5.16 INEOS AAAAC 19.5.21
EWB Mulliner Blackline AAAAC 24.4.24 Grenadier 3.0 T Fieldmaster AAABC 20.9.23 Countryman Plug-in Hybrid AAABC 26.7.17
ARIEL C Exclusive AAABC 17.4.24
Atom 4 AAAAA 9.10.19 B M W JAGUAR
Nomad AAAAA 24.6.15 1 Series 118i M Sport AAAAC 30.10.19 F-Type P575 R AWD AAAAC 29.4.20 MORGAN
2 Series 220i Coupé AAAAC 1.6.22 XF 2.0 R-Sport AAAAB 2.12.15 Super 3 AAAAB 9.11.22
ASTON MARTIN 218i Gran Coupé M Sport AAACC 8.4.20 300 R-S Sportbrake AAABC 17.4.19 Plus Four AAABC 12.8.20
Vantage F1 Edition Coupé AAAAC 1.9.21 M2 Coupé manual AAAAB 12.7.23 XE 2.0 R-Sport AAAAB 1.7.15 Plus Six AAAAC 10.4.24
DBS Superleggera AAAAA 21.11.18 3 Series 320d M Sport AAAAA 15.5.19 E-Pace D180 AWD SE AAABC 11.4.18
DBX 707 AAAAC 30.11.22 330e M Sport AAAAB 1.7.20 F-Pace P400e R-Dyn’c HSE AAAAC 1.12.21 NISSAN
4 Series M440i xDrive AAAAC 6.1.21 SVR AAAAB 24.7.19 Micra DIG-T 117 N-Sport AAACC 27.3.19
AUDI M4 CSL AAAAC 16.11.22 I-Pace EV400 S AAAAB 12.9.18 Juke 1.0 DIG-T 117 AAABC 29.1.20
A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S Line AAABC 2.10.19 5 Series M5 CS AAAAA 14.7.21 Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T 158 AAAAC 28.7.21 SEAT 1200 SPORT
A3 Sportback S3 AAABC 18.11.20 550e xDrive M Sport Pro AAAAC 3.4.24 JEEP Ariya 87kWh Evolve AAABC 26.10.22 First design of Martorell’s own is
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A4 S4 TDI AAAAC 18.9.19 8 Series 840d xDrive Coupé AAABC 16.1.19 Avenger Electric Summit AAABC 24.1.24 X-Trail e-Power e-4orce AWD Tekna ‘agreeable’ Fiat 127-derived coupé
RS4 Avant AAAAC 14.2.18 M8 Competition Convertible AAABC5.2.20 Compass 2.0 M’jet 4x4 L’d AAACC 3.10.18 AAAAC 22.2.23
A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S Line AAABC 8.3.17 i4 M50 AAAAC 19.1.22 4xe S AAACC 16.2.22
A6 50 TFSIe S Line Quattro AAAAC 5.1.22 i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro AAABC 29.11.23 Renegade 4xe Trailhawk AAACC 30.6.21 O R A Price £1700 (est*) Engine 4 cyls in line,
RS6 Avant Carbon Black AAAAC 11.3.20 i7 xDrive60 AAAAB 15.2.23 Wrangler 2.2 M’Jet-II Ov’d AAAAC 10.4.19 Funky Cat 48kWh First Edition 1197cc, petrol Power 67bhp at 5600rpm
A7 Sportback 50 TDI Sport AAABC 11.7.18 iX xDrive50 M Sport AAAAB 2.3.22 AABCC 1.2.23 Torque 67lb ft at 3700rpm 0-60mph 13.0sec
A8 L 60 TFSIe Sport Quattro AAABC 17.6.20 X1 xDrive23i M Sport AAABC 25.1.23 KIA 0-90mph 42.9sec Quarter mile 18.5sec
TT RS AAAAC 7.12.16 X2 M35i AAABC 25.9.19 Ceed 1.6 CRDi 115 2 AAABC 29.8.18 P E U G E O T Top speed 99mph Economy 29.9mpg
E-tron S Quattro AAABC 2.6.21 X3 xDrive20d M Sport AAAAC 17.1.18 Proceed 1.4 T-GDi AAABC 27.2.19 e-208 Allure Premium AAAAC 6.5.20

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CCCCC Inherently dangerous/unsafe. Tragically, Doesn’t try to be the biggest, fastest SUV, and may be all the more Combines striking looks with a high-class interior and never feels Continental GT 2dr coupé £186,300–£273,500 AAAAB
irredeemably flawed. appealing for it. LxWxH 5039x1998x1680 Kerb weight 2245kg short of pace. LxWxH 4989x1960x1413 Kerb weight 2276kg Refined and improved in every area, making the Conti a superb
BCCCC Appalling. Massively significant failings. 4.0 V8 DBX 707 697 193 3.3 19.9 323 quattro 93kWh 528 152 4.1 296 0 grand tourer. LxWxH 4850x1966x1405 Kerb weight 2244kg
RS quattro 93kWh 637 155 3.3 283 0 4.0 V8 542 198 4.0 23.9 268
ACCCC Very poor. Fails to meet any accepted AU D I 6.0 W12 Speed 626 207 3.6 20.8 308
class boundaries. A1 Sportback 5dr hatch £22,800–£29,750 AAABC Q2 5dr SUV £29,105–£49,740 AAABC
ABCCC Poor. Within acceptable class Quite pricey, but a rounded car with plenty of rational appeal. Audi’s smallest SUV is a decent stepping stone from the A3 to the Continental GTC 2dr open £204,600–£300,600 AAAAB
boundaries in a few areas. Still not LxWxH 4029x1740x1409 Kerb weight 1105kg Q range. LxWxH 4191x1794x1508 Kerb weight 1205kg Immensely capable and refined open-top cruiser with effortless
1.0 25 TFSI 94 118 10.8 48.7-50.4 128-133 1.0 30 TFSI 108 122 11.2 44.8-47.1 135-143 performance. LxWxH 4850x1964x1399 Kerb weight 2414kg
recommendable. 1.0 30 TFSI 114 126 9.5 46.3-51.4 124-139 1.5 35 TFSI 148 131 8.6 42.2-44.8 142-151 4.0 V8 542 198 4.1 23.3 275
AACCC Off the pace. Below average in nearly 1.5 35 TFSI 148 137 7.7 44.1-44.8 142-145 2.0 SQ2 TFSI 298 155 4.9 32.8-33.2 192-195 6.0 W12 Speed 626 207 3.7 20.2 336
all areas.
AABCC Acceptable. About average in key areas, A3 Sportback 5dr hatch £28,085–£50,145 AAAAC Q3 5dr SUV £34,480–£46,600 AAAAC Flying Spur 4dr saloon £180,475–£234,000 AAAAB
Bolder design and improved dynamics make the A3 stand out more Typically refined and competent but feels more like an A3 than an New from the ground up, with the looks and technology of a class
but disappoints. than ever. LxWxH 4343x1816x1425 Kerb weight 1220kg Audi SUV. LxWxH 4484x1849x1616 Kerb weight 1385kg winner. LxWxH 5316x1978x1483 Kerb weight 2437kg
AAACC Competent. Above average in some 1.0 30 TFSI 108 127 10.6 48.7-51.4 125-132 1.5 35 TFSI 148 128-131 9.2-9.6 38.7-42.2 153-166 3.0 V6 Hybrid 536 177 4.3 na na
areas, average in others. Outstanding 1.5 35 TFSI 148 139 8.7 46.3-50.4 128-138 2.0 40 TFSI quattro 187 136 7.4 31.0-32.5 197-207 4.0 V8 548 198 4.1 22.2 288
in none. 2.0 40 TFSIe 201 141 7.6 235.4 29 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 243 147 5.8 31.0-31.7 195 6.0 W12 632 207 3.8 19.1 337
2.0 45 TFSIe 242 144 6.8 235.4 29 2.0 45 TFSIe 243 130 7.3 141.2 44-45
AAABC Good. Competitive in key areas. 2.0 S3 quattro 308 155 4.8 34.4-34.9 183-186 2.0 35 TDI 148 128 9.3 47.9-49.6 150-154 Bentayga 5dr SUV £155,680–£256,800 AAAAB
AAAAC Very good. Very competitive in key 2.0 35 TDI 148 142 8.3 56.5-62.8 112-130 2.0 35 TDI quattro 148 131 9.3 39.2-40.9 133-139 Crewe’s first attempt at an SUV remains ahead of most luxury
areas, competitive in secondary 2.0 40 TDI quattro 197 139 7.3 37.7-40.4 173 rivals. LxWxH 5125x2010x1728 Kerb weight 2505kg
A3 Saloon 4dr saloon £28,640–£50,710 AAAAC 3.0 V6 Hybrid 448 158 5.5 83.1 82
respects. Undercuts the case to own an A4. Upmarket interior and good to Q3 Sportback 5dr SUV £36,040–£47,400 AAABC 4.0 V8 542 171 4.5 21.7 302
AAAAB Excellent. Near class-leading in key drive. LxWxH 4495x1984x1425 Kerb weight 1225kg A more sporting take on the compact SUV, with similarly stable
areas and in some ways outstanding. 1.0 30 TFSI 108 130 10.6 50.4-51.4 124-128 handling. LxWxH 4484x1849x1567 Kerb weight 1460kg BMW
AAAAA Brilliant, unsurpassed. All but flawless. 1.5 35 TFSI 148 144 1.5 35 TFSI
8.7 148 126
47.9-50.4 9.6 39.2-41.5 153-166
127-134 1 Series 5dr hatch £28,740–£41,880 AAAAC
2.0 S3 quattro 308 155 2.0 40 TFSI quattro
4.8 187 136
35.3-36.2 7.4 30.7-32.1 197-207
178-181 May not drive like a traditional BMW but delivers on upmarket hatch
2.0 35 TDI 148 142 2.0 45 TFSI quattro
8.3 243 14758.9-67.3 5.8 32.5-32.8 195
111-127 values. LxWxH 4319x1799x1434 Kerb weight 1365kg
2.0 45 TFSIe 243 130 7.3 141.2 44-45 118i 138 132 8.5 46.3-47.1 130-134
ABARTH A4 4dr saloon £38,325–£47,160 AAAAC 2.0 35 TDI 148 126 9.3 48.7-51.4 146 128ti 261 155 6.1 40.9 157
595 3dr hatch/2dr open £23,260–£27,410 AAAAC High quality and competent but leaves the dynamic finesse to its 2.0 35 TDI quattro 148 131 9.3 40.4-44.8 133-139 M135i xDrive 302 155 4.8 36.2 177
The Fiat 500’s Abarth makeover makes it a true pocket rocket. rivals. LxWxH 4762x2022x1431 Kerb weight 1545kg 2.0 40 TDI quattro 197 139 7.3 38.2-39.8 173 116d 114 124 10.1-10.3 60.1-62.8 119-123
LxWxH 3660x1627x1485 Kerb weight 1070kg 2.0 35 TFSI 148 140 8.6 40.9-46.3 141-155 120d 187 144 7.3 55.4-57.6 129-133
1.4 T-jet 165 162 135 7.3 37.7-38.2 155 2.0 40 TFSI 201 155 7.3 40.9-44.8 143-156 Q4 E-tron 5dr SUV £51,270–£62,450 AAAAC
2.0 35 TDI 148 142 8.9 50.4-55.4 133-146 Practical, pleasant and efficient – if not quite a superior premium 2 Series Coupé 2dr coupé £37,830–£66,460 AAAAC
695 3dr hatch/2dr open £25,760–£32,110 AAACC 2.0 40 TDI quattro 187 146 7.4 50.4-54.3 137-148 product. LxWxH 4588x2108x1632 Kerb weight 1890kg Takes everything positive about its predecessor and refines it
A convincing track-day 500 with decent dynamic ability, but overly 40 150kW 201 99 8.5 307 0 further. LxWxH 4537x2068x1390 Kerb weight 1490kg
firm ride spoils it. LxWxH 3660x1627x1485 Kerb weight 1045kg A4 Avant 5dr estate £40,135–£90,590 AAAAC 50 quattro 82kWh 296 111 6.2 298 0 220i 184 147 7.5 44.1 145
1.4 T-jet 180 Esseesse 177 140 6.7 36.2-36.7 156 Classy and demure estate lacks the dynamic sparkle of rivals. 55 quattro 82kWh 335 112 5.4 316 0 230i 242 155 5.9 42.8 151
LxWxH 4762x2022x1460 Kerb weight 1575kg M240i xDrive 374 155 4.3 34.4 186
500e 3dr hatch/2dr open £34,195–£41,695 AAABC 2.0 35 TFSI 148 137 9.2 39.8-44.8 143-162 Q4 E-tron Sportback 5dr SUV £52,770–£63,950 AAABC M2 454 155 4.3 29.1 220
A sportier take on Fiat’s smallest electric car with a host of
2.0 40 TFSI 201 146 7.3 39.8-43.5 147-162 Fastback variant of Audi’s mainstream electric SUV is agile and
technical upgrades. LxWxH 3673x1682x1518 Kerb weight 1375kg 3.0 V6 TFSI RS4 Avant 448 155-180 4.1 28.1-28.2 220-226 terrifically refined. LxWxH 4588x2108x1614 Kerb weight 1895kg 2 Series Gran Coupé 4dr saloon £33,165–£44,050 AAACC
42.2kWh Scorpionissima 152 96 7.0 150 0 2.0 35 TDI 148 132 9.2 49.6-54.3 137-150 40 150kW 201 99 8.5 318 0 Blends 1 Series platform with rakish looks, but lacks the coupé’s
2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 143-144 7.1 47.9-52.3 144-156 50 quattro 220kW 296 111 6.2 302 0 driver appeal. LxWxH 4526x1800x1420 Kerb weight 1350kg
A L FA R O M E O 3.0 S4 TDI quattro 342 155 4.7 39.2-39.8 181-193 55 quattro 82kWh 335 112 5.4 316 218i
0 138 134 8.7 46.3-47.1 136-138
Giulia 4dr saloon £40,030–£78,315 AAAAB 220i 178 148 7.1 46.3-47.1 136-139
Handsome and special dynamically but lacks finesse and comes A5 2dr coupé £43,350–£94,660 AAABC Q5 5dr SUV £49,415–£77,865 AAAAC M235i xDrive 302 155 4.9 37.2 172
as an auto only. LxWxH 4643x1860x1436 Kerb weight 1429kg Refreshed coupé gets a sharper look and a refreshed interior. Still Appealing combination of Audi allure, affordable SUV practicality
2.0 Turbo Petrol 280 276 149 5.7 33.6 195 mundane to drive. LxWxH 4757x2029x1386 Kerb weight 1500kg and attractiveness. LxWxH 4682x2140x1659 Kerb weight 1720kg 2 Series Active Tourer 5dr hatch £34,055–£46,680 AAAAC
2.9 Quadrifoglio 503 191 3.9 23.5 227 2.0 35 TFSI 148 140 8.9 41.5-45.6 141-154 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 147 6.4 31.0-33.6 191-206 Proves there’s still a place for the MPV in this SUV-led world.
2.0 40 TFSI 201 150 7.1 41.5-47.1 141-154 2.0 50 TFSIe quattro 249 148 6.1 128.4 49 LxWxH 4354x1800x1555 Kerb weight 1545kg
Tonale 5dr SUV £36,055–£51,995 AAACC 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 4.8 34.9-38.8 180-184 2.0 40 TDI quattro 187 136 8.1 41.5-44.8 220i
165-179 154 137 8.1 47.1-47.9 135-137
Decent dynamically and reasonable value. However, lacks the appeal 2.9 V6 TFSI RS5 quattro 448 174 3.9 29.1 220 3.0 SQ5 TDI 335 155 5.1 34 223i
218 201 150 7.0 45.6-46.3 138-140
expected from the marque. LxWxH 4528x1841x1601 Kerb weight 1525kg 2.0 35 TDI 163 162 8.2 51.4-55.4 133-144 225e xDrive 241 121 6.7 na na
1.3 PHEV Speciale 5dr Auto 276 128 6.2 47.2 33 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 146 6.9 50.4-54.3 135-146 Q5 Sportback 5dr SUV £51,780–£80,315 AAABC 230e xDrive 321 127 5.5 na na
1.3 PHEV Ti 5dr Auto 276 128 6.2 47.2 33 Reduced accommodation and practicality, but still a refined and
1.3 PHEV Veloce 5dr Auto 276 128 6.2 47.2 33 A5 Sportback 5dr coupé £43,350–£94,745 AAAAC solid steer. LxWxH 4689x2140x1660 Kerb weight 2010-2150kg 3 Series 4dr saloon £40,205–£85,445 AAAAA
1.5 MHEV Speciale 5dr Auto 160 132 8.8 49.6 130 Refined, good-looking four-door coupé is sadly short on charm and 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 263 149 6.1 31.7-33.6 192-202 Latest 3 Series has a growth spurt, but size is no obstacle for an
1.5 MHEV Ti 5dr Auto 160 132 8.8 49.6 130 finesse. LxWxH 4757x2029x1386 Kerb weight 1565kg 2.0 50 TFSIe quattro 297 148 6.1 176.6-188.3 36-38 engaging drive. LxWxH 4709x1827x1435 Kerb weight 1450kg
1.5 MHEV Veloce 5dr Auto 160 132 8.8 49.6 130 2.0 35 TFSI 148 139 9.1 40.9-44.8 144-158 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 137 7.6 320i 42.2-44.8 166-176 181 146 7.1 44.1 144-146
2.0 40 TFSI 201 150 7.2 40.9-44.8 143-158 3.0 SQ5 TDI 335 155 5.1 320i xDrive 34 218 181 142 7.6 41.5-42.2 153-154
Stelvio 5dr SUV £47,980–£87,335 AAAAC 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 5.6 34.4-35.3 183-187 330e 288 143 5.9 188.3-201.8 37-38
Alfa’s second SUV is a solid effort. Choosing the petrol version 2.9 V6 TFSI RS5 quattro 448 174 3.9 28.5-28.8 222-224 Q7 5dr SUV £69,120–£111,510 AAAAC 330e xDrive 288 143 5.9 na na
gives it charisma. LxWxH 4687x1903x1671 Kerb weight 1604kg 2.0 35 TDI 148 135 8.4 50.4-54.3 135-147 Unengaging to drive and light on feel, but the cabin is both huge M340i xDrive 369 155 4.4 34.9 185
2.2 Turbo Diesel 210 Q4 AWD 207 134 6.6 42.8 162 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 146 7.6 49.6-54.3 137-149 and classy. LxWxH 5063x2212x1741 Kerb weight 2060kg M3 Competition 503 155 3.9 28.8 223
2.0 Turbo 280 Q4 AWD 276 143 5.7 30.4 195 3.0 V6 55 TFSI quattro 338 155 5.9 25.4-27.4 233-253 M3 xDrive Competition 503 155 3.5 28.2 228
2.9 Quadrifoglio 503 176 3.8 23.9 267 A6 4dr saloon £44,590–£85,480 AAAAC 4.0 SQ7 quattro 500 155 4.1 29.4-30.1 232 320d 187 146 6.8-7.1 56.5-60.1 124-131
Supremely well constructed but a bit soulless to drive. A smart 3.0 V6 45 TDI quattro 228 142 7.3 32.1-34.0 217-230 320d xDrive 187 144 6.9 54.3-56.5 130-136
ALPINE office on wheels. LxWxH 4939x1886x1457 Kerb weight 1645kg 3.0 V6 50 TDI quattro 282 150 6.5 32.1-34.0 217-230 M340d xDrive 338 155 4.6 46.3 160
A110 2dr coupé £54,490–£91,490 AAAAA 2.0 40 TFSI 201 152 7.3 37.7-39.2 163-171
A much, much greater car and achievement than the sum of its 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.0 35.3-37.2 172-182 Q8 5dr SUV £76,335–£130,735 AAAAC 3 Series Touring 5dr estate £42,430–£87,945 AAAAB
parts suggests. LxWxH 4180x1980x1252 Kerb weight 1080kg 2.0 50 TFSIe quattro 299 155 6.2 217.3 31 Striking and effective coupé-SUV range-topper leaves us wanting Towering everyday appeal. Arguably the best all-rounder sensible
1.8 Turbo 248 155 4.5 42.2 152 3.0 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.1 32.8-34.9 184-196 more. LxWxH 4986x1968x1705 Kerb weight 2145kg money can buy. LxWxH 4709x1827x1440 Kerb weight 1565kg
1.8 Turbo S 288 162 4.4 41.5 153 2.0 40 TDI 201 152 8.1 47.9-51.4 145-155 3.0 V6 55 TFSI quattro
320i 335
181 143 155
7.5 42.2 5.9
152-153 25.9-26.4 243-248
1.8 Turbo R 288 177 3.9 41.5 154 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 153 7.6 45.6-47.9 155-163 4.0 SQ8 quattro
330e 503
292 143 155
5.9 4.1
176.6-201.8 32-37 31.0-31.7 234-239
3.0 S6 TDI quattro 344 155 5.0 36.2 203-205 4.0 V8 RS Q8 quattro
330e xDrive 592
292 140 155
5.9 3.8
156.9-176.6 37-42 20.2-20.5 314-318
ARIEL 3.0 V6 50 TDI quattro
M340i xDrive 282
371 155 150
4.5 33.6 191 6.1 32.8-33.2 222-226
Atom 0dr open £40,669 AAAAB A6 Avant 5dr estate £47,155–£177,115 AAAAC 320d 188 142 7.1-7.9 54.3-57.6 115-121
Simple, purist concept remains but everything else has changed… A capable and high-tech throwback that’s a timely reminder of Q8 E-tron 5dr SUV £70,115–£115,215 AAABC 320d xDrive 188 142 7.4 51.4-54.3 136-143
for the better. LxWxH 3520x1880x1122 Kerb weight 595kg what Audi does best. LxWxH 4939x1886x1470 Kerb weight 1710kg A rounded, uber-luxurious addition to the premium EV niche. M340d xDrive 340 155 4.8 44.8 165
2.0 turbo 320 162 2.8 na na 2.0 40 TFSI 201 149 7.5 36.2-38.2 168-178 LxWxH 4915x2189x1633 Kerb weight 2490kg M3 xDrive Competition 503 155 3.6 na 235
2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.2 34.0-36.2 177-189 50 quattro 95kWh 335 124 6.8 190 0
Nomad 0dr open £37,549 AAAAA 2.0 50 TFSIe quattro 294 155 6.2 217.3 31 55 quattro 114kWh 408 124 5.6 237 0 4 Series Coupé 2dr coupé £44,195–£87,495 AAAAC
Well inside the top 10 list of our favourite cars. A revelation and a 4.0 RS6 quattro 596 155-174 3.6 21.9-22.6 283-294 SQ8 quattro 114kWh 503 130 4.5 223 0 A rounded, engaging and potent coupé let down only by its looks.
riot to drive. LxWxH 3215x1850x1425 Kerb weight 670kg 2.0 40 TDI 201 149 8.3 45.6-49.6 150-162 LxWxH 4768x1852x1383 Kerb weight 1590kg
2.4 K24 i-VTEC 235 125 3.4 na na 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 150 7.6 44.1-46.3 159-167 Q8 E-tron Sportback 5dr SUV £72,615–£117,715 AAABC 420i 181 149 7.5 42.2-44.1 146-151
3.0 S6 TDI quattro 344 155 5.1 35.3 209 Quick and classy EV builds on the solid foundations of its more 430i 254 155 5.8 40.4-42.2 153-159
ASTON MARTIN upright sibling. LxWxH 4901x1935x1629 Kerb weight 2480kg M440i xDrive 369 155 4.5 36.7 175
Vantage 2dr coupé/2dr open £167,000 AAAAB A7 Sportback 5dr coupé £58,855–£136,675 AAABC 50 quattro 95kWH 335 118 6.0 192 0 M4 Competition 503 155 3.9 28.8 228
The faster, cleverer, more hardcore entry-level Aston tops its Easy on the eye and to live with, but let down by stolid dynamics. 55 quattro 114kWh 403 124 5.6 242 0 M4 xDrive Competiton 503 155 3.5 28.2 227
class. LxWxH 4464x1949x1271 Kerb weight 1630kg LxWxH 4969x1908x1422 Kerb weight 1880kg SQ8 quattro 114kWh 503 130 4.5 224 0
4.0 V8 660 202 3.5 25.7 274 2.0 45 TFSI quattro 242 155 6.2 35.3-36.2 177-183 4 Series Convertible 2dr open £51,280–£91,500 AAAAC
2.0 50 TFSIe quattro 294 155 6.3 134.5-141.2 46-47 R8 2dr coupé £135,300–£171,405 AAAAC Fabric-roofed grand tourer has just as much talent as its coupé
DB12 2dr coupé/2dr open £187,800–£202,300 AAAAB 4.0 RS7 quattro 596 155-174 3.6 22.2-23.0 280-287 Usable but no less involving or dramatic for it. V10 is deliciously sibling. LxWxH 4768x1852x1384 Kerb weight 1715kg
DB11 replacement is a masterclass in restrained yet modernised GT 2.0 40 TDI 201 152 8.3 47.9-49.6 150-156 brutal. LxWxH 4429x1940x1236 Kerb weight 1590kg 420i 181 147 8.2 40.4-41.5 154-159
talent. LxWxH 4725x2060x1295 Kerb weight 1685kg 2.0 40 TDI quattro 201 155 7.0 45.6-47.1 158-163 5.2 V10 RWD 538 201 3.7 22.2 288 M440i xDrive 371 155 4.9 35.3 182
4.0 V8 671 202 3.6 na na 3.0 S7 TDI quattro 344 155 5.1 35.3-35.8 205-208 5.2 V10 quattro 567 201 3.4 21.9 294 M4 xDrive Competition 503 155 3.7 27.7 231
5.2 V10 Performance q’tro 610 205 3.1 21.7 295-296
DBS 2dr coupé/open £259,800–£280,300 AAAAA A8 4dr saloon £83,055–£122,550 AAABC 4 Series Gran Coupé 4dr coupé £45,415–£60,345 AAAAB
Effortlessly fast, intoxicating to drive: the big Aston is better than Technical tour de force benefits from Audi’s knack of making very BAC The same impressive package we love from the 3 Series, with
ever. LxWxH 4715x1970x1295 Kerb weight 1693kg good limousines. LxWxH 5172x1945x1473 Kerb weight 1920kg Mono 0dr open £165,125 AAAAB added style. LxWxH 4783x1852x1442 Kerb weight 1825kg
5.2 V12 715 211 3.4 20.9 306 3.0 55 TFSI quattro 335 155 5.6 28.2-29.4 206-212 An F-22 Raptor for the road, only significantly better built. 420i 181 146 7.9 41.5 154
3.0 55 TFSI quattro LWB 335 155 5.7 28.2-29.1 219-228 LxWxH 3952x1836x1110 Kerb weight 580kg M440i xDrive 371 155 4.7 35.3 182
3.0 60 TFSIe quattro 449 155 4.9 100.9-113.0 57-64 2.5 VVT 305 170 2.8 na na
3.0 50 TDI quattro 282 155 5.9 38.7-40.9 180-192
3.0 50 TDI quattro LWB 282 155 5.9 38.2-40.4 182-193

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i4 4dr saloon £50,755–£72,140 AAAAC X6 5dr SUV £77,535–£131,405 AAAAC 1.2 PureTech 155 153 129 8.5 48.8 131 4 5dr hatch £32,795–£47,265 AAABC
Fast, refined and with lots of traditional appeal to convert The world’s first off-road coupé, but appearances make it difficult 1.5 BlueHDi 108 120 10.9 68.7-69.1 114-115 Lavish, high-riding hatchback gets serious about chasing premium
sceptics. LxWxH 4783x1852x1448 Kerb weight 2215kg to love. LxWxH 4935x2004x1696 Kerb weight 2065kg 1.5 BlueHDi 130 129 128 9.5 64.5-64.9 114-115 German rivals. LxWxH 4400x1830x1470 Kerb weight 1352kg
eDrive35 282 118 6.0 285 0 xDrive40i 338 155 5.5 28.0-28.5 225-230 1.2 PureTech 130 128 130 9.3 41.4-48.6 132
eDrive40 335 118 5.7 352-365 0 xDrive M60i 523 155 4.3 23.5 272 C4 X 5dr hatchback £19,495–£28,450 1.6 PureTech 180 177 143 8.0 43.9 145
M50 542 140 3.9 318 0 X6 M Competition 623 155 3.8 22.4 287 Has the same virtues as the regular C4 but with a bigger boot. 1.6 PureTech 225 223 146 7.9 43.7 146
xDrive30d 254 143 6.7 42.2-42.8 172-176 LxWxH 4600x1834x1525 Kerb weight 1225kg 1.6 E-Tense 225 223 145 7.7 176-232 27-35
5 Series 4dr saloon £51,010–£79,605 AAAAC xDrive40d 340 154 5.5 38.7-39.8 187-191 1.2 PureTech 99 114 11.6 54.6 120 1.5 BlueHDI 130 128 129 10.9 51.4-61.2 121-144
The perfect compromise between the comfy E-Class and dynamic 1.2 PureTech 130 129 124 10.3 50.7 129
XF, and then some. LxWxH 5060x1900x1515 Kerb weight 1605kg iX 5dr SUV £70,985–£124,605 AAAAB 1.5 BlueHDi 130 129 128 10.8 60.4 128 7 5dr SUV £46,700–£59,100 AAABC
520i 181 143 7.5 48.7 142-145 Comfort-conscious yet strong and athletic. A bold flagship for DS’s first premium SUV certainly has the right price tag, equipment
530e 295 143 6.8 na na AAABC and appeal. LxWxH 4573x1895x1620 Kerb weight 1420kg
BMW’s EV family. LxWxH 4953x1967x1695 Kerb weight 2510kg ë-C4 5dr hatchback £32,410–£37,410
550e 489 155 xDrive40
4.3 326 124
na 6.1 na 256 0 Better range and motorway performance are welcome, but they 1.2 PureTech 130 129 122 10.2 42.2-46.0 143-152
xDrive50 523 124 4.6 375 0 come at a premium. LxWxH 4600x1834x1525 Kerb weight 1561kg 1.6 PureTech 180 178 137 8.3 42.2 152
5 Series Touring 5dr estate £46,675–£64,120 AAAAB M60 623 155 3.8 346 0 50kWh 134 93 10.0 217 0 1.6 E-Tense 225 223 140 8.9 157-176 36-41
The excellent 5 Series made in more practical form. The 520d is 54kWh 153 93 9.2 260 0 1.6 E-Tense 4x4 300 295 149 5.9 176.6-201.8 32-40
still the best. LxWxH 4963x2126x1498 Kerb weight 1630kg X7 5dr SUV £88,890–£113,055 AAAAC 1.5 BlueHDi 130 128 121 11.7 54.1-55.3 143
520i 181 139 8.2 40.4-42.2 152-160 BMW’s largest SUV yet crowns the line-up, but faces strong ë-C4 X 5dr hatchback £32,195–£37,195 AAABC
530e 292 140 6.1 156.9-176.6 35-40 competition. LxWxH 5151x2000x1805 Kerb weight 2395kg Value for money is the goal with this saloon version of the leisurely 9 5dr saloon £56,200–£74,615 AAABC
530e xDrive 292 140 6.1 134.5-156.9 42-47 xDrive40i 338 155 6.1 28.7 249-250 family hatchback. LxWxH 4600x1834x1525 Kerb weight 1621kg New flagship is a refreshing alternative to the usual German
540i xDrive 335 155 5.1 34.9-35.8 179-185 xDrive M60i 523 155 4.7 22.1 283-291 50kWh 134 93 10.0 222 0 executives. LxWxH 4934x1932x1460 Kerb weight 1540kg
520d 187 147 7.8 52.3-55.4 134-142 xDrive40d 340 152 6.1 36.2 203-204 1.6 PureTech 225 223 146 8.1 40.9 155
C5 Aircross 5dr SUV £23,670–£38,375 AAABC 1.6 E-Tense 225 223 149 8.3 176-256 33-35
i5 4dr saloon £67,695–£97,745 AAABC XM 5dr SUV £110,730–£174,330 AAACC Smooth-riding SUV has an easy-going nature, but not the most 1.6 E-Tense 4x4 356 155 5.6 176-256 41-43
Munich’s 50-year-old icon goes into the EV age with a 493bhp M division’s second-ever bespoke car lacks real purpose beyond dynamic. LxWxH 4500x1859x1670 Kerb weight 1530kg
range-topper. LxWxH 5060x2156x1505 Kerb weight 2205kg shock and awe. LxWxH 5110x2005x1755 Kerb weight 2785kg 1.2 PureTech 130 128 121 10.5 44.2 149-151 FERRARI
eDrive40 335 120 6.0 353-357 0 5dr xDrive 644 155 4.3 188.3 na
1.2 Hybrid 134 124 10.2 51.4 128-130 Portofino M 2dr open £177,017 AAAAC
M60 xDrive 592 143 3.8 316 0 1.6 PureTech 225 PHEV 223 140 8.7 184.0 50 The entry-level Ferrari has the power, the looks and the touring
Z4 2dr coupé £45,170–£57,350 AAAAC 1.5 BlueHDI 130 129 117 10.4 57.3 138-139 ability. LxWxH 4586x1938x1318 Kerb weight 1664kg
i5 Touring 5dr estate £69,945–£99,995 AAABC Better to drive than ever but makes a better open-top cruiser than 3.9T V8 591 199 3.5 14.7-28.0 230-436
Has dynamic appeal but less convincing than other BMW estates. a true sports car. LxWxH 4324x1864x1304 Kerb weight 1485kg C5 X 5dr SUV £28,695–£42,210 AAAAC
Expensive, too. LxWxH 5060x1900x1515 Kerb weight 2255kg sDrive20i 195 155 6.6 39.8-40.4 160-161 An unconventional take on the conventional that brings comfort to Roma 2dr coupé £185,975 AAAAB
eDrive40 335 120 6.1 350-337 0 sDrive30i 255 155 5.4 39.8 161-162 the fore. LxWxH 4805x1865x1485 Kerb weight 1418kg Gorgeous coupé is a proper grand tourer with a focus on usability.
M60 xDrive 592 143 3.9 311 0 sDrive M40i 338 155 4.6 35.8 181 1.2 PureTech 107 132 10.4 48.1 136 LxWxH 4656x1974x1301 Kerb weight 1570kg
1.6 PureTech 225 PHEV 223 145 7.9 211.3 33 3.9T V8 612 199 3.4 14.7-28.0 230-436
7 Series 4dr saloon £105,510–£121,085 AAAAC BMW ALPINA
New mild-hybrid flagship saloon is better in every way than its B3/D3 4dr saloon/5dr estate £65,000–£80,700 AAAAA Berlingo 5dr MPV £25,265–£29,590 AAAAB 296 GTB 2dr coupé £241,285 AAAAA
predecessor. LxWxH 5391x1950x1544 Kerb weight 1755kg Buchloe’s 3 Series makes a very strong case for being all the car Boxy, quirky van-based car returns to top form in its third iteration Latest in a line of fabulous Ferraris gains EV ability but loses
750e xDrive 482 155 4.8 282.5 23-24 you could ever need. LxWxH 4719x2068x1440 Kerb weight 1865kg in two decades. LxWxH 4403x2107x1844 Kerb weight 1540kg nothing in return. LxWxH 4565x1958x1187 Kerb weight 1470kg
M760e xDrive 568 155 4.3 256.8 25 3.0 BiTurbo 488 187 3.7 25.9 229 1.2 PureTech 130 128 130 10.4 48.6 136 3.0T V6 819 205 2.9 44.1 149
3.0 D3S 355 168-170 4.6-4.8 37.2 182 1.5 HDI 100 99 109 14.1-14.9 54.8 135
i7 4dr saloon £101,765–£164,320 AAAAB 1.5 HDI 130 127 114 11.0 51.8 148 812 Superfast 2dr coupé/open £293,098 AAAAA
Tech-laden luxury saloon is new flagship with class-leading B4 4dr saloon £67,000–£82,200 AAAAB More powerful than the F12, but with better road manners making it
comfort. LxWxH 5391x1950x1544 Kerb weight 2715kg 4 series shell combines the B3’s engine to make a very compelling ë-Berlingo 5dr MPV £30,990–£33,505 AAACC the star of the range. LxWxH 4657x1971x1276 Kerb weight 1630kg
eDrive50 455 127 5.5 357-379 0 package. LxWxH 4792x1850x1440 Kerb weight 1890kg New electric version of venerable people carrier is suddenly the 6.5 V12 777 211 2.9 11.2-20.0 320
xDrive60 526 149 4.7 366-374 0 3.0 BiTurbo 488 187 3.7 25.9 229 only one available. LxWxH 4403x1921x1849 Kerb weight 2440kg
M70 xDrive 654 155 3.7 334 0 3.0 D4S 355 168-170 4.8 na 182 52kWh 136 84 9.0 174 0 SF90 Stradale 2dr coupé/open £378,555 AAAAA
Plug-in hybrid doesn’t do things conventionally. A 986bhp technical
8 Series 2dr coupé/2dr open £83,905–£140,215 AAAAC B5/D5 4dr saloon/5dr estate £125,500–£127,900 AAAAC CUPRA masterpiece. LxWxH 4710x1972x1186 Kerb weight 1570kg
Has dynamism to spare but not quite the breadth of ability of the Is it the best alternative to an M5? Yes, at least from a practicality Born 5dr hatch £36,475–£43,735 AAAAC 4.0T V8 986 211 2.5 46.3 154
best sporting GTs. LxWxH 5074x1932x1401 Kerb weight 1830kg viewpoint. LxWxH 4956x1860x1466 Kerb weight 2015kg Electric hot hatch shows promise and annoyance in equal
840i 335 155 5.0 33.2-33.6 193-194 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 599 200-205 3.4-4.6 23.5 263 measure. LxWxH 4322x1809x1540 Kerb weight 1736kg Purosangue 5dr SUV £312,845 AAAAB
M850i xDrive 523 155 3.7 24.8-25.2 255-260 3.0 D5S 347 171 4.8 42.2 199 58kWh 201 99 7.3 262-263 0 An SUV that does for its maker what a lot of SUVs can’t for theirs: it
M8 Competition 623 155 3.2-3.3 25.2-25.4 252-254 77kWh 226 99 6.6–7 339 0 feels like a Ferrari. LxWxH 4656x1974x1301 Kerb weight 2033kg
B8 Gran Coupé 4dr saloon £140,300 AAAAC 6.5 V12 715 193 3.3 16.5 393
8 Series Gran Coupé 4dr saloon £90,905–£147,215 AAAAC Superbly rounded, but lacking some of the dynamism implied by its Leon 5dr hatch £33,260–£44,815 AAAAC
Four-door grand tourer offers greater practicality than its two-door looks. LxWxH 5092x2137x1428 Kerb weight 2140kg PHEV makes for a confused take on the hot hatch. ICE versions are F I AT
siblings. LxWxH 5082x1932x1401 Kerb weight 1890kg 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 621 201 3.4 25.4 270 more enjoyable. LxWxH 4398x1799x1467 Kerb weight 1596kg Panda 5dr hatch £14,765–£16,240 AAAAC
840i 335 155 5.2 33.2 194 1.5 TSI 148 133 8.9 47.9 134 Hasn’t kept pace with its rivals, but sells robust, practical charm
M850i xDrive 523 155 3.9 24.6 260 XD3 5dr SUV £70,075 AAAAC 1.4 eHybrid 241 140 6.7 217.3 30-32 better than most. LxWxH 3571x1627x1488 Kerb weight 940kg
M8 Competition 623 155 3.2 25.4 254 Pleasant BMW SUV impressively enhanced with the usual Alpina 2.0 TSI 242 155 6.4 39.2 162-163 1.0 Mild Hybrid 69 96 14.7 50.4-52.3 126-132
toolkit. LxWxH 4732x1897x2015 Kerb weight 2015kg 2.0 TSI 300 298 155 5.7 37.2 171-172
X1 5dr SUV £34,935–£49,690 AAACC 3.0 BiTurbo 330 158 173 4.9 31.4 500 3dr hatch/2dr open £16,790–£20,940 AAACC
Pick of the premium bunch and very spacious, but expensive and Leon Estate 5dr estate £34,750–£47,710 AAAAC Super-desirable, cute city car. Pleasant, if not involving to drive.
not that small. LxWxH 4500x1845x1642 Kerb weight 1655kg XB7 5dr SUV £153,300 AAAAC More practical version of the most potent Leon blows as hot and LxWxH 3571x1627x1488 Kerb weight 980kg
sDrive20i 189 138 7.4 40.9 156-157 Huge power and impressive luxury credentials, but can’t justify the cold as the hatch. LxWxH 4657x1799x1463 Kerb weight na 1.0 Mild Hybrid 69 104 13.8 53.3 119-121
xDrive20i 189 na 7.7 38.2-38.7 166-167 hefty price jump. LxWxH 5151x2000x1797 Kerb weight 2655kg 1,5 TSI 148 134 9.2 47.1 136
xDrive23i 201 145 7.4 41.5 153 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 621 180 4.2 23.5 274 1.4 eHybrid 241 140 7 201.8 31-34 500 Electric 3dr hatch/2dr open £28,195–£34,195 AAAAC
xDrive25e 220 118 6.8 na na 2.0 TSI 310 306 155 4.9 32.8-34.4 186 Shows that small EVs can be viable and fun – to look at, to sit in
xDrive30e 321 127 5.6 na na BYD and to drive. LxWxH 3571x1627x1488 Kerb weight 1365kg
sDrive18d 148 126 8.9 55.4 133-134 Dolphin 5dr hatch £26,195–£31,695 AAABC Ateca 5dr hatch £36,045–£51,640 AAABC Electric 24kWh 95 84 9.5 118 0
xDrive23d 194 140 7.4 56.5 131 Chinese giant’s second UK offering brings long range and decent First model from Seat’s stand-alone performance brand has decent Electric 42kWh 118 93 9.0 199 0
practicality. LxWxH 4290x1770x1570 Kerb weight 1658kg pace and precision. LxWxH 4376x1841x1615 Kerb weight 1615kg
iX1 5dr SUV £46,205–£56,875 AAACC 44.9kWh 94 93 na 193-211 0 1.5 TSI 150 148 124 9.3 41.5 153 500X 5dr hatch £29,975–£30,020 AAABC
Not the most engaging to drive, but a seriously comprehensive 60.4kWh 201 100 7.0 265 0 2.0 TSI 190 188 132 7.2 35.3 183 Familiar styling works rather well as a crossover. Drives okay, too.
electric prospect. LxWxH 4500x1845x1642 Kerb weight 2085kg 2.0 TSI 300 296 153 5.2 32.5 197 LxWxH 4264x1796x1595 Kerb weight 1295kg
eDrive20 201 106 8.6 275 0 Seal 4dr saloon £45,695–£48,695 AAAAC 1.5 Hybrid 124 121 9.4 49.5 129-134
xDrive30 308 112 5.7 272 0 A stylish, range-conscious Tesla Model 3 rival with an excellent Formentor 5dr SUV £33,620–£49,080 AAAAB
ride but laggy tech. LxWxH 4800x1875x1460 Kerb weight 2055kg Bespoke-to-Cupra SUV delivers a well-rounded, sure-footed and 600e 5dr hatch £32,995–£36,995 AAAAC
X2 5dr SUV £40,530–£49,395 AAAAC 83kWh 308 111 5.9 354 0 rewarding drive. LxWxH 4450x1839x1511 Kerb weight 1569kg Design flair, a useful range and reasonable pricing without the
Proves crossovers aren’t always worse than the hatchbacks on 1.5 TSI 150 148 127 8.9 43.5-44.8 143-148 bloat of many rivals. LxWxH 4171x1781x1523 Kerb weight 1520kg
which they’re based. LxWxH 4554x2104x1590 Kerb weight 1460kg Atto 3 5dr SUV £37,695–£39,695 AAAAC 2.0 TSI 190 188 137 7.1 36.2-37.7 171-176 Electric 54kWh 154 93 9.0 252 0
sDrive20i 189 141 7.7 40.9-41.5 154-156 Solid electric family SUV with good refinement and a characterful 1.4 eHybrid 204 201 127 7.8 201.8-235 33-37
M35i 302 155 4.9 34.4 187 interior. LxWxH 4455x1875x1615 Kerb weight 1750kg 1.4 eHybrid 245 242 130 7.0 176.6-188 33-35 600 5dr hatch £23,975–£32,995 AAABC
60kWh 201 99 7.3 261 0 No entertainer but reasonably priced, decently economical and 2.0 TSI 310 310 155 4.9 32.8-33.2 193-194
iX2 5dr SUV £51,615–£57,445 AAACC generally agreeable. LxWxH 4171x1781x1523 Kerb weight 1280kg
iX1-based crossover gets coupé looks and a bigger footprint. Rivals C AT E R H A M DACIA 1.2 Mild Hybrid 99 114 10.9 57.6 109
Audi Q4 E-tron. LxWxH 4554x2104x1590 Kerb weight 1960kg Seven 2dr open £24,490–£58,490 AAAAB Sandero 5dr hatch £13,795–£14,795 AAAAC
eDrive20 201 106 8.6 286 0 The 360 is the sweet spot, giving the Seven just the right hit of Still as cheap, remarkably likeable and usable as most recent FISKER
xDrive30 308 112 5.6 279 0 performance. LxWxH 3100x1575x1090 Kerb weight 490kg superminis. LxWxH 4088x1848x1499 Kerb weight 1130kg Ocean 5dr SUV £37,740–£58,740 AAAAB
660cc Suzuki 170 84 105 6.9 58.4 109 1.0 TCe 90 111 11.7 53.3 120 Californian brand targets range-conscious buyers with a brilliantly
X3 5dr SUV £48,060–£93,780 AAAAC 2.0 Duratec 360 180 130 4.8 na na 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel 99 114 11.6 52.3 123 executed SUV. LxWxH 4774x1982x1631 Kerb weight 2435kg
Continues where the last one left off. Dynamically good and more 2.0 Duratec 420 210 136 3.8 na na 73kWh 276 117 7.0 288 0
luxurious inside. LxWxH 4708x1891x1676 Kerb weight 1875kg 2.0 Supercharged 620S 310 145 3.4 na na Sandero Stepway 5dr hatch £15,295–£17,645 AAABC 113kWh 556 128 3.7 436 0
xDrive20i 181 134 8.3 35.3-35.8 179-181 2.0 Supercharged 620R 310 155 2.8 na na A more expensive and slightly more rugged cheap car – but still
xDrive30e 288 130 6.1 134.5 51-54 limited. LxWxH 4099x1848x1535 Kerb weight 1040kg FORD
xDrive M40i 355 155 4.8 31.4 204 CHEVROLET 1.0 TCe 88 107 12 50.4 127 Focus 5dr hatch £28,500–£42,905 AAAAB
X3M Competition 503 155 4.1 24.8 261 Corvette 2dr coupé/2dr open £96,390–£104,340 AAAAC 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 99 109 11.9 48.7 130-131 Better to drive and look at than before, and impressively good
xDrive20d 187 132 8.0 47.1-47.9 154-156 Mid-engined chassis brings handling smarts the ’Vette has never value. LxWxH 4378x1825x1471 Kerb weight 1369kg
xDrive30d 286 155 5.7 42.8 171 AAAAB 1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 125
known the likes of. LxWxH 4634x1935x1235 Kerb weight 1655kg 123 124 10.2 52.3 121 Duster 5dr SUV £19,795–£24,445
6.2 V8 475 185 3.5
1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 155 152 23.3
129-131 9.2-9.5 54.3 277 116 A value champion. If cheap family transport is what you require,
iX3 5dr SUV £65,160–£68,160 AAAAC 2.3T Ecoboost 280 ST 276 155 5.7 35.3 183 the Duster delivers. LxWxH 4341x1804x1633 Kerb weight 1189kg
All-electric SUV is brisk, agile, versatile and competitive with its CITROEN 1.0 TCe 90 89 103 13.5 46.3 139
closest rivals. LxWxH 4584x1852x1640 Kerb weight 2270kg Ami 2dr quadricycle £7695–£8695 AABCC 1.3 TCe 130 128 120 10.6 45.6 141 Focus Estate 5dr estate £29,660–£39,050 AAABC
80kWh 282 112 6.8 286 0 Incredibly slow and basic but full of character and will perfectly 1.3 TCe 150 148 125 9.7 44.8 143 Almost as good to drive as the hatch, but some rivals will carry
suit some use cases. LxWxH 2410x1388x1520 Kerb weight 471kg 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 99 106 14.4 na 146 more. LxWxH 4668x1825x1481 Kerb weight 1485kg
X4 5dr SUV £54,035–£95,565 AAABC 6kW 5.5kWh 8 28 na 43 0 1.0 Ecoboost 125 123 120-123 10.3-10.6 55.4 98-116
Downsized X6 is respectable enough if not lovable, but the X3 is a Jogger 5dr MPV £18,295–£23,995 AAAAB 1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 155 152 127-130 9.4-9.7 55.4 116
better option. LxWxH 4752x1981x1621 Kerb weight 1735kg C3 5dr hatchback £14,150–£22,375 AAABC A real reason for families to flock to Dacia dealers. Basic to drive 2.3T Ecoboost 280 ST 276 155 5.8-6.0 35.3 183
xDrive M40i 336 155 4.9 31.7 203 Funky, fresh look gives a lease of life, shame that underneath isn’t but very versatile. LxWxH 4547x1848x1632 Kerb weight 1205kg
X4M Competiton 503 155 4.1 24.8 259 the same. LxWxH 3996x1829x1474 Kerb weight 976kg 1.0 TCe 107 114 11.2 49.6 130-131 Puma 5dr SUV £25,800–£33,035 AAAAB
xDrive20d 187 131 8.0 47.1-47.9 161-165 1.2 PureTech 82 79 107 12.8 51.3 130-131 1.6 HEV 138 111 10.1 57.7 109 Compact crossover finally has a class leader capable of appealing
xDrive30d 254 145 5.8 45.6-46.3 159-163 1.2 PureTech 110 107 117 9.3 52.3 129-131 to petrolheads. LxWxH 4186x1805x1554 Kerb weight 1280kg
xDrive M40d 322 155 4.9 43.5 169 D AV I D B R O W N A U T O M O T I V E 1.0T Ecoboost MHEV 125 123 119 9.8 50.4 127
C3 Aircross 5dr hatchback £17,830–£23,880 AAABC Speedback GT 3dr coupé £620,000 AAAAC 1.0T Ecoboost MHEV 155 153 124 8.9 50.4 127
X5 5dr SUV £73,760–£128,845 AAAAB Funky-looking C3 gets a jacked-up, rugged SUV look. Classic looks are matched with lovely drive thanks to modern 1.5 Ecoboost ST 198 137 6.7 41.5 155
More capable, convenient, refined and classy SUV that’s a more LxWxH 4155x1765x1637 Kerb weight 1088kg Jaguar hardware. LxWxH 4760x1860x1350 Kerb weight 1800kg
satisfying drive. LxWxH 4922x2004x1745 Kerb weight 2110kg 1.2 PureTech 110 107 115 11.3 51.5 141-143 5.0 V8 Auto 601 155 4.8 23.0 292 Kuga 5dr SUV £32,095–£42,455 AAABC
xDrive50e 482 155 4.8 na 31 1.2 PureTech 130 127 124 10.4 47.3 150 All-new version of popular SUV mixes dynamism with practicality
xDrive M60i 523 155 4.3 27.3 276 1.5 BlueHDi 100 96 109 12.8 62.7 126-128 DS and refinement. LxWxH 4614x1883x1678 Kerb weight 1698kg
X5M Competition 623 155 3.8 22.1 304 3 5dr SUV £26,200–£42,235 AAACC 1.5T Ecoboost 150 148 121 9.7 41.5-42.8 151
xDrive30d 261 130 6.8 41.5-42.2 175-179 C4 5dr hatchback £19,720–£28,605 AAACC First foray into compact SUVs comfortably competes with more 2.5 FHEV 198 122 9.1 51.4 125
xDrive40d 340 152 5.5 38.7-39.2 192-196 Interesting to look at but soft and unrewarding to drive. Electric established rivals. LxWxH 4118x1802x1534 Kerb weight 1205kg 2.5 PHEV 223 125 9.2 201.8 32
ë-C4 is better. LxWxH 4355x1800x1525 Kerb weight 1222kg 1.2 PureTech 100 98 112 10.9 80.4 127
1.2 PureTech 99 114 11.3 54.8 116 1.2 PureTech 130 128 124 9.2 47.1 141
1.2 PureTech 130 128 130 8.9-9.4 50.2-54.7 117-127 54kWh E-Tense 132 93 9.0 191-206 0

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S-Max 5dr MPV £38,565–£43,825 AAAAC HR-V 5dr SUV £30,705–£36,305 AAABC XF Sportbrake 5dr estate £40,825–£49,505 AAAAB Xceed 5dr hatch £24,340–£33,525 AAABC
Better to drive and better looking than most but not quite the Fine ergonomics and big on superficial charm, but ultimately Superb XF is now available in the more practical Sportbrake form. Crossover-styled hatch that drives well, but lacks practicality and
class leader it was. LxWxH 4976x1916x1655 Kerb weight 1645kg leaves us cold. LxWxH 4340x1790x1582 Kerb weight 1380kg It’s a win-win. LxWxH 4955x1880x1494 Kerb weight 1660kg polish. LxWxH 4395x1826x1495 Kerb weight 1332kg
2.5 FHEV 190 188 115 9.8 44.1 147 1.5 eHEV 131 106 122 10.7
2.0 P250 52.3 246 150 7.1 32-33.7 189-199 1.5 T-GDi 158 156 129 8.7 44.8 142-143
2.0 P300 AWD 296 155 6.2 29.9-31.2 204-213 1.6 GDi PHEV 137 99 10.6 217.3 38
Galaxy 5dr MPV £40,725 AAAAC ZR-V 5dr SUV £39,505–£42,910 AAABC 2.0 D200 198 143 7.8 50.7-53.7 138-146
Huge seven-seat MPV. Easy to place on the road but not cheap to Honda’s answer to the Nissan Qashqai isn’t as good as the Civic on 2.0 D200 AWD 198 143 8.0 47.0-49.1 151-157 Stonic 5dr SUV £21,265–£24,810 AAABC
buy. LxWxH 4848x1916x1747 Kerb weight 1708kg which it is based. LxWxH 4568x1840x1620 Kerb weight 1380kg Kia’s first crossover is striking and reasonably good considering
2.5 FHEV 190 188 115 10.0 43.5 148 2.0 eHEV 141 108 7.8 49.6 130-132 F-Type 2dr coupé £62,465–£135,045 AAAAB the value. LxWxH 4140x1760x1520 Kerb weight 1160kg
A full-blooded assault on Porsche’s backyard, with noise, power 1.0 T-GDi 116 115 9.9 46.3-47.1 137
Mustang Mach-E 4dr crossover £50,830–£74,540 AAABC e:Ny1 5dr SUV £39,995–£42,195 AAACC and beauty. LxWxH 4470x1923x1311 Kerb weight 1525kg
Likeable, practical high-rise EV has only a badge in common with Charming in some ways, but too little substance to justify the 2.0 P300 296 155 5.7 29.9 215 Niro 5dr SUV £30,085–£42,325 AAABC
its coupé namesake. LxWxH 4712x1881x1597 Kerb weight 1993kg price. LxWxH 4387x1866x1584 Kerb weight 1730kg 5.0 P450 444 177 4.6 26.0-26.8 239-246 Versatile and well-equiped family transport in a choice of hybrid
72kWh Select RWD 265 111 7.4 292 0 69kWh 201 229 7.6 256 0 5.0 P575 518 186 3.7 26.4 243 and EV flavours. LxWxH 4355x1805x1545 Kerb weight 1500kg
91kWh Extended RWD 290 111 7.0 379 0 1.6 GDi Hybrid 137 101 11.1 58.9 110-120
91kWh Extended AWD 346 111 5.8 335 0 CR-V 5dr SUV £45,930–£53,995 AAAAC F-Type Convertible 2dr open £68,055–£138,510 AAAAB 1.6 GDi Hybrid PHEV 137 107 10.4 201.8 29
91kWh GT AWD 480 124 4.4 310 0 Tardis-like SUV stalwart has lots of space for five and a big boot. Costs serious money, but you get a serious car with a likeable wild 64.8kWh EV 198 104 7.8 282 0
LxWxH 4706x1942x1684 Kerb weight 1545kg side. LxWxH 4482x1923x1308 Kerb weight 1545kg
Explorer 5dr SUV £45,875–£53,975 AAAAC 2.0 i-MMD hybrid 181 112 8.6-9.2 47.4 151-163 2.0 P300 296 155 5.7 29.6 217 Soul EV 5dr hatch £39,075 AAAAC
Electric SUV changes the concept of a mainstream Ford. Better to 5.0 P450 444 177 4.6 26.0-26.6 241-247 Electric-only hatch with looks that divide opinion but a competitive
drive than every rival. LxWxH 4468x1871x1630 Kerb weight 2090kg HYU N DAI 5.0 P575 518 186 3.7 26.4 243 range. LxWxH 4195x1800x1605 Kerb weight 1757kg
77kWh Select RWD 284 112 6.4 354-374 0 i10 5dr hatch £15,530–£18,130 AAAAC 64kWh 201 104 7.9 280 0
79kWh AWD 335 112 5.3 329 0 The smallest Hyundai matures and regains leadership of the city E-Pace 5dr SUV £43,220–£54,260 AAABC
car class. LxWxH 3670x1680x1480 Kerb weight 933kg Misses the mark for keen drivers, but is still a desirable SUV Sportage 5dr SUV £29,390–£45,775 AAABC
Mustang 2dr coupé/open £55,725–£67,995 AAAAC 1.0 MPi 67 97 14.6 53.3 114-120 nevertheless. LxWxH 4411x1984x1649 Kerb weight 1775kg Does refinement, handling precision, tech, space and alternative
American muscle built for the UK, in coupé and convertible forms. 1.0 T-GDi 99 115 10.5 52.3 123 1.5 P300e 305 134 6.5 143.1 44 style well enough. LxWxH 4515x1865x1650 Kerb weight 1715kg
What’s not to like? LxWxH 4784x1916x1381 Kerb weight 1653kg 1.2 MPi 84 106 1.6T GDi
12.6 148 117
51.4 9.9 41.5 154
124 2.0 D200 AWD 201 131 8.4 42.9-43.0 170-173
5.0 V8 444 155 4.9 23.9 268 1.6T GDi 48V 148 117 9.3 41.5 146
5.0 V8 Mach-1 453 166 4.8 22.8 284 i20 5dr hatch £21,530–£26,565 AAAAC 1.6T GDi 48V DCT AWD 148 117 9.4 AAABC
40.4 158 F-Pace 5dr SUV £46,805–£87,230
Steady gains for a versatile runabout that, N version aside, still Credible first SUV effort is as refined and dynamic as a Jaguar 1.6T GDI PHEV 257 119 7.9 na na
GT 2dr coupé £420,000 AAAAC lacks personality. LxWxH 4035x1734x1474 Kerb weight 980kg should be. LxWxH 4731x2071x1666 Kerb weight 1690kg 1.6T GDi HEV 226 120 7.7 49.6 129
The GT is back as a race car for the road. Compelling if not perfect. 1.0 T-GDi 100 98 117 10.4 47.9-49.6 120 2.0 P250 AWD 246 135 7.3 30.4 214-220 1.6T GDi HEV AWD 226 120 8.0 44.1 146
LxWxH 4808x1928x1692 Kerb weight 1912kg 1.0 T-GDi 48V MHD 100 98 117 10.4 54.3-55.4 115-118 3.0 P400 AWD 394 155 5.4 28.8 222-230
3.5 V6 Ecoboost 650 216 3.0 na na 1.0 T-GDi 48V MHD 120 118 115 10.2 53.3 120 2.0 P400e AWD 398 149 5.3 112.5 51-55 EV6 5dr SUV £45,275–£62,675 AAAAC
1.6 T-GDi N 201 142 6.7 40.4 158 5.0 V8 SVR 550 AWD 548 178 4.0 23.1 275 Swish, spacious and swift enough to become the pick of the EV
Ranger 4dr pick-up £29,275–£62,089 AAAAC 2.0 D165 AWD 160 121 9.9 45.4 165-171 crossover bunch. LxWxH 4680x1880x1550 Kerb weight 2090kg
Capable pick-up becomes off-road monster in Raptor spec but i30 5dr hatch £22,710–£35,165 AAABC 2.0 D200 AWD 197 130 8.0 45.4 165-171 77.4kWh 226 114 7.3 328 0
loses VAT incentives. LxWxH 5277x1977x1703 Kerb weight 1866kg As good as we’ve come to expect from Hyundai, but not one inch 3.0 D300 AWD 296 143 6.4 38.1 195-202 77.4kWh AWD 321 116 5.2 300 0
2.0 EcoBlue 170 167 112 11.6 33.6 221 better. LxWxH 4340x1795x1455 Kerb weight 1194kg 5.0 V8 SVR 542 178 4.0 23.1 275
2.0 EcoBlue 205 202 112 10.5 32.1 234 1.0 T-GDi 120 118 118 11.1 45.6 121-122 Sorento 5dr SUV £42,985–£51,685 AAABC
3.0 EcoBlue V6 237 na na 27.9 264 1.5 T-GDi 157 130 8.6 42.2-46.3 142 I-Pace 5dr SUV £69,995–£79,995 AAAAB Lacks polish, but its abundant utility appeal and value shine
3.0 Raptor V6 288 111 7.9 20.4 315 2.0 T-GDi 275 N Performance 272 155 6.1 34.0 188 Fast, refined and the first of its kind from a European through. LxWxH 4810x1900x1695 Kerb weight 2006kg
manufacturer. LxWxH 4682x1895x1558 Kerb weight 2133kg 1.6 T-GDi HEV 226 119 8.7 40.9 158-166
Transit Nugget 5dr MPV £76,027–£89,079 i30 Fastback 4dr saloon £25,960–£34,845 AAABC EV400 398 124 4.8 277-287 0 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 261 119 8.4 176.6 38
Famed load-lugger is now available with an in-house camper Combines good looks with sensible practicalities and dynamic 2.2 CRDI 187 127 8.9 325 43
conversion. LxWxH 4973x1986x1979 Kerb weight 2496kg charm. LxWxH 4455x1795x1425 Kerb weight 1287kg JEEP
2.0 EcoBlue 130 128 na na 39.2 204-260 1.5 T-GDi 157 130 8.6 49.6-52.3 141-151 Avenger 5dr/4dr SUV £34,999–£38,899 AAABC EV9 5dr SUV £65,025–£76,025 AAAAB
2.0 EcoBlue 150 148 na na 39.0 204-260 2.0 T-GDi 275 N Performance 272 155 6.1 34.0 188 B-segment SUV has sights set on UK success with good looks and Kia steps it up again with a suave seven-seater – beating big-name
2.0 EcoBlue 170 168 na na 36.7 230-273 well-controlled drive. LxWxH 4084x1776x1534 Kerb weight 1601kg rivals to the punch. LxWxH 5010x1980x1750 Kerb weight 2500kg
i30 Tourer 5dr estate £23,460–£26,410 AAABC 54kWh 153 93 9.6 248 0 Air 99.8kWh 198 115 9.4 na 0
Grand Tourneo Connect 5dr MPV £31,434–£33,824 Another solid car. Good value and practical but lacks excitement. GT-Line 99.8kWh 378 na 8.7 na 0
Van-derived seven-seater is first product of tie-up between Ford LxWxH 4585x1795x1465 Kerb weight 1245kg Avenger e-Hybrid 5dr/4dr SUV £23,859–£29,399 AAAAC
and Volkswagen. LxWxH 4973x1986x1979 Kerb weight 2496kg 1.0 T-GDi 120 118 117 11.4 47.9-49.6 130-139 B-segment SUV has sights set on UK success with good looks and LAMBORGHINI
1.5 Ecoboost 120 116 12.0 52.9 140 well-controlled drive. LxWxH 4084x1776x1534 Kerb weight 1280kg Huracán 2dr coupé/open £170,978–£273,317 AAAAB
Bayon 5dr SUV £22,470–£25,270 AAAAC 1.2 98 115 10.6 51.4 124 Junior Lambo mixes usability and drama skilfully, in both coupé
GENESIS Much better at meeting your motoring needs than kindling your and Spyder forms. LxWxH 4420x1933x1165 Kerb weight 1389kg
GV60 5dr SUV £54,105–£67,705 AAAAC affections. LxWxH 4180x1775x1500 Kerb weight 1233kg Compass 5dr SUV £34,115–£44,655 AAACC 5.2 V10 Evo RWD 608 202 3.3 20.5 330-335
Nascent brand’s first EV arrives as a luxurious, efficient SUV, lacks 1.0 T-GDi 48V MHEV 98 113 10.7 53.3 120-121 Wants to be a catch-all crossover but is beaten by more road- 5.2 V10 Evo 631 201 2.9 20.3 332-338
sharpness. LxWxH 4515x1890x1580 Kerb weight 2095kg 1.0 T-GDi 48V MHEV 120 118 115 10.4 53.3 121 focused rivals. LxWxH 4394x2033x1629 Kerb weight 1430kg 5.2 V10 STO 631 202 3.0 20.3 331
77.4kWh Premium 225 115 7.8 323 0 1.5 48V MHEV 128 120 10.0 47.1-50.4 133-140
77.4kWh Sport 313 124 5.5 292 0 Kona 5dr SUV £25,725–£43,095 AAAAC 1.3 4xe PHEV 238 124 7.3 141-156 44-47 Revuelto 2dr coupé £449,532 AAAAC
77.4kWh Sport Plus 483 146 4.0 289 0 Hyundai’s first crossover is the perfect blend of practicality, value Aventador replacement is a 1001bhp V12 hybrid – and Lambo’s
and style. LxWxH 4350x1825x1550 Kerb weight 1233kg Renegade 5dr SUV £30,709–£39,199 AAABC cleverest car yet. LxWxH 4947x2033x1165 Kerb weight 1772kg
G70 4dr saloon £41,555 AAABC 1.0 T-GDi 120 118 112 12.0 44.1-44.8 142-147 Middling compact crossover with chunky looks but no obvious 6.5 V12 1001 218 2.5 na na
Likeable left-field choice has style but struggles to threaten the 1.6 GDi Hybrid 134 119 10.2 52.3 114-123 charm. LxWxH 4236x1805x1667 Kerb weight 1346kg
establishment. LxWxH 4685x1850x1400 Kerb weight 1675kg 2.0 T-GDi N 278 149 5.5 32.8 194 1.5 e-Hybrid 128 120 9.7 51.4 125 Urus 5dr SUV £185,651–£207,112 AAAAC
2.0T 245 241 149 6.1 35.4 181 Electric 39kWh 134 96 9.6 180 0 1.3 Turbo 4xe 188 113 7.5 122.8-134.5 42-49 Lambo’s second SUV is more alluring and aims to use the V8’s
Electric 64kWh 201 104 7.6 280 0 1.3 Turbo 4xe Trailhawk 238 124 7.1 117.7-128.4 51-53 power better. LxWxH 5112x2016x1638 Kerb weight 2200kg
G70 Shooting Brake 5dr estate £42,995 AAAAC 4.0 V8 631 190 3.3-3.5 22.2 325
Best-looking Genesis yet is also the best to drive, despite slightly Ioniq 5 5dr SUV £43,445–£65,000 AAABC Wrangler 2dr/4dr SUV £61,125–£63,125 AAAAC
flat four-pot engines. LxWxH 4685x1850x1400 Kerb weight 1717kg Won’t upend the electric SUV segment, but a compelling option in a Heavy-duty off-roader goes anywhere but lacks on-road manners. L AN D ROVE R
2.0T 245 245 146 6.4 32.5-34.0 193-204 developing class. LxWxH 4635x1890x1605 Kerb weight 1145kg LxWxH 4334x1873x1840 Kerb weight 1827kg Defender 90 5dr SUV £57,660–£114,485 AAAAB
58kWh 164 115 8.5 238 0 2.0 GME 265 97-110 7.3-7.6 25.4-26.4 248-254 Breadth of capability matches that of the five-door, with even
GV70 5dr SUV £42,870–£65,105 AAAAC 77kWh 224 115 7.4 238-315 0 more kerb appeal. LxWxH 4583x2008x1974 Kerb weight 2190kg
Wilfully different from the posh SUV competition and none the 77kWh Premium 320 na 5.1 282 0 Grand Cherokee 5dr SUV £85,804 AABCC 3.0 P400 398 119 6.0 25.6 256
worse for it. LxWxH 4715x1910x1630 Kerb weight 2010kg 84kWh N 641 160 3.4 257 0 Flagship is characterful but poor efficiency and high price make it 5.0 P525 518 119 5.2 19.3-19.5 327-330
2.5T 301 149 6.1 29.7 216 hard to justify. LxWxH 4915x1968x1798 Kerb weight 2434kg 3.0 D250 246 117 8.0 32.8 226-227
2.2D 207 133 7.9 40.0 185 Ioniq 6 4dr saloon £47,040–£55,290 AAABC 2.0 Turbo 4xe PHEV 375 132 6.0 108.7 60 3.0 D300 296 119 6.7 32.7 226
77.4kWh 483 146 4.2 283 0 Distinctive saloon with great practicality and road manners and a
well-equipped cabin. LxWxH 4855x1880x1495 Kerb weight na KG M Defender 110 5dr SUV £63,670–£117,260 AAAAB
G80 4dr saloon £48,870–£69,805 AAABC 77kWh 224 115 7.3 238-315 0 Tivoli 5dr SUV £20,530–£23,030 AAACC Promises, and delivers, unrivalled off-road performance with
A luxury car for those who’ve had their fill of the typical premium 77kWh Premium 320 na 5.1 282 0 Small SUV isn’t up with the best in class but is worth considering on-road niceties. LxWxH 5018x2008x1967 Kerb weight 2209kg
options. LxWxH 4995x1925x1465 Kerb weight 1930kg as a budget option. LxWxH 4225x1810x1590 Kerb weight 1369kg 3.0 P400 398 119 6.1 24.6-24.7 260-261
2.5T 301 155 6.0 31.0 205 Tucson 5dr SUV £32,000–£42,230 AAAAC 1.5 163 112 12.0
2.0 P400e na 158-175 398 119 5.6 85.6 77
87.2kWh 364 139 4.9 323 0 Shows Hyundai can do both style and substance. A family SUV 5.0 P525 518 119 5.2 19.1 334
that’s easy to like. LxWxH 4500x1865x1653 Kerb weight 1612kg Korando 5dr SUV £25,595–£39,995 AAACC 3.0 D250 246 117 8.3 32.2 230
GV80 5dr SUV £60,525–£75,425 AAABC 1.6 T-GDi 150 148 117 10.3 40.9 156 Competitive towing capabilities and generous kit, but still lacks 3.0 D300 296 119 7.0 32.2 230
Rich, spacious and comfortable but not a world-class luxury car 1.6 T-GDi 48V MHEV 150 148 117 9.6 43.5 144-151 dynamics. LxWxH 4450x1870x1629 Kerb weight 1610kg
just yet. LxWxH 4945x1975x1715 Kerb weight 2145kg 1.6 T-GDi 48V MHEV 180 178 125 9.0 39.8 162 1.5 GDi-Turbo 160 119 12.0 37.2 172 Defender 130 5dr SUV £73,970–£116,985 AAAAC
2.5T 301 147 6.9 27.4-27.7 240 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 228 120 8.0 50.4 127 e-Motion 140kW 61.5kWh 187 97 9.0 294 0 Stretched version of cult off-roader packs greater practicality and
3.0D 268 143 6.9 32 231 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in hybrid 263 119 8.6 201.8 31 retains polish. LxWxH 5358x2008x1970 Kerb weight 2589kg
Torres 5dr SUV £35,080–£47,495 AABCC 3.0 P300 295 119 8.0 24.8 258
G O R D O N M U R R AY A U T O M O T I V E Santa Fe 5dr SUV £46,775–£57,635 AAAAC Spacious and charismatic but neither refined nor capable enough 3.0 P400 394 119 6.6 24.5 261
T33 2dr coupé £1,400,000 Superficial charm and an expansive cabin but not much polish to to justify the price. LxWxH 4700x1890x1720 Kerb weight 1528kg 3.0 D300 296 119 7.5 32.1 232
Smaller, even more daily-usable sibling of the T50 with the same the powertrain. LxWxH 4785x1900x1710 Kerb weight 2225kg 1.5 GDi-Turbo 161 117 10.8 33.2 194
glorious engine. LxWxH na Kerb weight 1090kg 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 228 116 8.9-9.1 42.2 145-168 73kWh 204 109 8.1 287 0 Range Rover Evoque 5dr SUV £43,660–£60,485 AAABC
4.0 V12 607 na na na na 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in hybrid 262 116 8.8 173.7 37 Refined, luxurious baby Range Rover has matured for its second
2.2 CRDi 199 127 9.2 na 177-178 Rexton 5dr SUV £40,585–£46,370 AAABC generation. LxWxH 4371x1904x1649 Kerb weight 1891kg
T50 2dr coupé £2,800,000 A vast improvement. Better on the road but without ditching its 2.0 P200 198 134 8.6 31.7 201
Ultra-lightweight, V12-powered spritual successor to legendary Nexo 5dr SUV £69,495 AAABC argicultural roots. LxWxH 4850x1960x1825 Kerb weight 2102kg 2.0 P250 248 143 7.6 31.6 201
McLaren F1. LxWxH 4352x1850x1164 Kerb weight 986kg Impressive effort that heads in the right direction for fuel cell cars. 2.2d 181 178 115 11.3-11.9 32.9 205-227 2.0 P300 298 150 6.4 31.3 203
4.0 V12 650 na na na na LxWxH 4670x2060x1640 Kerb weight 1814kg 1.5 P300e 298 132 6.4 166.2-193.5 33-38
95kW Fuel Cell 161 130 9.6 42.0mpkg 0 KIA 2.0 D165 163 120 9.8-10.1 43.4-45.9 160-171
GWM Picanto 5dr hatch £15,595–£18,455 AAAAC 2.0 D200 201 120 8.5 43.8 169
Ora 03 5dr hatch £31,995 AAACC INEOS A pleasingly well-rounded and charming value offering, but not in
Decent value and funky looks but a mediocre experience overall. Grenadier 6dr SUV £79,280 AAABC all of its guises. LxWxH 3595x1595x1485 Kerb weight 977kg Range Rover Velar 5dr SUV £54,490–£80,350 AAAAC
LxWxH 4235x1825x1603 Kerb weight 1540kg Has bags of charm on the road and is virtually unbeatable off it. 1.0 60 90 10.7 55.4 111-122 The most car-like Landie ever doesn’t disappoint. Expensive,
Pure+ 48kWh 169 99 8.3 193 0 LxWxH 4896x1930x2036 Kerb weight 2669kg 1.2 74 98 13.1 51.4 125 though. LxWxH 4804x1930x1685 Kerb weight 1829kg
Pure+ 63kWh 171 99 8.2 260 0 3.0T 6dr Auto 282 99 8.6 21.4 299 2.0 P250 248 135 7.5 27.8-29.2 217-229
3.0TD 6dr Auto 245 99 9.9 27.4 268 Ceed 5dr hatch £23,105–£31,215 AAAAC 3.0 P400 394 155 5.5 27.3-28.0 227-230
H O N DA Third-generation hatchback can now compete for class honours. 2.0 P400e 398 149 5.4 na na
E 5dr hatch £37,395 AAABC JAGUAR LxWxH 4310x1800x1447 Kerb weight 1315kg 2.0 D200 201 130 8.2 41.6 168-178
Eminently likeable, with good dynamics but a limited range and XE 4dr saloon £37,655–£43,585 AAAAB 1.5 T-GDi 138 135 123 9.5 49.6 128-138 3.0 D300 MHEV 296 143 6.5 36.1-37.2 199-205
ambitious price. LxWxH 3894x1752x1512 Kerb weight 1520kg Tops the pile thanks to outstanding driver appeal. Poised and
36kWh Advance 154 90 8.3 136 0 engaging but refined. LxWxH 4678x1850x1416 Kerb weight 1450kg Ceed Sportswagon 5dr estate £23,850–£26,855 AAAAC Range Rover Sport 5dr SUV £83,925–£114,050 AAAAB
2.0 P300 AWD 296 155 5.9 30.8-32.4 197-207 All of the above, but with cavernous, more practical load space. Bigger and better; a cut-price Range Rover rather than a jumped-up
Jazz 5dr hatch £26,395–£29,085 AAABC 2.0 P250 246 150 6.7 34.2 186 LxWxH 4600x1800x1465 Kerb weight 1389kg Discovery. LxWxH 4946x2209x1820 Kerb weight 2315kg
Not the most compact or vivacious but has decent handling and is 2.0 D200 198 146 7.3 54.0-57.7 128-137 1.5 T-GDi 138 135 123 9.7 51.4 126 3.0 P400 398 140 6.2 27.4 234
cleverly packaged. LxWxH 4044x1694x1526 Kerb weight 1247kg 3.0 P440e 438 140 5.8 na na
1.5 i-MMD 109 108 9.4-9.9 62.8 102-110 XF 4dr saloon £35,670–£48,230 AAAAB Proceed 5dr hatch £26,705 AAABC 5.0 V8 P575 SVR 572 176 4.5 19.6 331
Outstandingly broad-batted dynamically, plus a pleasant cabin. Alluring and interesting, but not quite as special to drive as it looks. 3.0 D300 298 130 7.3 34.1 220-247
Civic 5dr hatch £35,005–£50,050 AAAAC LxWxH 4954x1880x1457 Kerb weight 1545kg LxWxH 4605x1800x1422 Kerb weight 1405kg 3.0 D350 348 140 6.9 29.8 249
A fresh look while remaining practical, refined and upmarket. Lacks 2.0 P250 246 155 6.9 33.0-34.9 183-193 1.5 T-GDi 138 135 123 9.7 49.6 128-138
some dynamism. LxWxH 4551x1799x1408 Kerb weight 1533kg 2.0 P300 AWD 296 155 6.1 31.2-32.8 194-204 Range Rover 5dr SUV £104,025–£275,000 AAAAB
2.0 eHEV 181 112 7.9 56.4 113 2.0 D200 198 146 7.6 52.8-56.5 131-140 Seminal luxury SUV’s new generation covers even more bases
2.0 VTEC Turbo Type R 315 169 5.8 33.2 191-193 2.0 D200 AWD 198 143 7.8 48.9-51.3 128-137 than before. LxWxH 5052x2047x1870 Kerb weight 2379kg

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3.0 P400 398 150 5.8-6.1 28.5-29.3 218-225 3.8 V8 Trofeo 572 186 359 1.3 CLA 200
4.1 161 142 8.2
17.8 42.8-47.9 138-140 2.0 GLB 220d 188 135 7.6 47.9 156-158
3.0 P440e 438 140 6.0 321.9 20-21 1.3 CLA 250e 215 149 6.8 282.5 23
3.0 P510e 508 150 5.5 318.4 20-21 Granturismo 5dr coupé £133,120–£163,590 AAAAC 2.0 AMG CLA 35 4Matic 302 155 4.9 34.9-37.2 177-187 EQB 5dr SUV £52,800–£62,610 AAABC
4.4 P530 V8 527 155 4.6-4.8 24.0-24.2 264-267 Rejuvenated luxury coupé packs plenty of Latin style, charm and 2.0 AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ 415 168 4.0 33.2 200-202 Part-time third row still a rarity in premium electric cars. Otherwise
3.0 D300 289 135 6.9 35.8-36.7 204-207 personality. LxWxH 4959x1957x1353 Kerb weight 1795kg 2.0 CLA 220d 185 152 7.1 53.3-57.7 132 unremarkable. LxWxH 4463x1834x1624 Kerb weight 2030kg
3.0 D350 348 145 6.1-6.3 35.1-36.5 203-211 3.0 V6 Modena 483 188 3.9 na 230 67kWh 250+ 188 99 8.5 255-264 0
3.0 V6 Trofeo 542 199 3.5 na 230 CLA Shooting Brake 5dr estate £35,550–£69,260 AAABC 67kWh 300 228 99 7.7 257 0
Discovery Sport 5dr SUV £44,845–£57,920 AAAAC The most practical of the A-Class range, but it suffers for its 67kWh 350 292 99 6.0 257 0
Seven seats, at home on road and off road, plus new-found MC20 2dr coupé/open £225,010–£250,010 AAAAB challenging styling. LxWxH 4688x1830x1447 Kerb weight 1430kg
desirability. LxWxH 4597x2069x1727 Kerb weight 1732kg A triumphant return to the supercar ranks: fast and thriling, yet 1.3 CLA 180 133 130 9.2 35.8-40.9 140-141 GLC 5dr SUV £54,945–£109,030 AAABC
2.0 P250 247 140 7.8 30.1 211 approachable. LxWxH 4669x1965x1224 Kerb weight 1475kg 1.3 CLA 200 161 140 8.4 35.3-40.9 141-142 Not exactly exciting to drive, but does luxury and refinement
2.0 P290 288 144 7.4 29.7 214 3.0 V6 621 203 2.9 24.6 262
1.3 CLA 250e 215 146 6.9 256.8 24 better than most. LxWxH 4655x1890x1639 Kerb weight 1735kg
1.5 P300e 298 130 6.6 143.4-158.6 40-44 2.0 AMG CLA 35 4Matic 2.0 GLC 300 4Matic 255 149
302 6.2 155 34.4 187-198 4.9 36.2 183-191
2.0 D165 162 112 10.2 41.5 179 MAXUS 2.0 GLC 300e 4Matic
2.0 AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ 320 143
415 5.7 168 122.8 53 4.0 32.8 203-205
2.0 D200 201 117 8.6 41.5 179 Mifa 9 5dr MPV £65,141–£77,537 AABCC 2.0 CLA 220d 3.0 V6 AMG GLC 43 4Matic 388 155
185 4.9 147 27.4 233-245 7.2 43.5-48.7 135-136
Seven-seat electric people carrier is cheaper than rivals – but in 4.0 V8 AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic+ 502 155 3.8 22.7 294-296
Discovery 5dr SUV £60,625–£77,885 AAAAB many ways feels it. LxWxH 5270x2000x1840 Kerb weight 2535kg B-Class 5dr hatch £35,140–£43,600 AAAAC 2.0 GLC 220d 4Matic 191 134 7.9 47.9 154-167
The country bumpkin given elocution lessons without losing its 90kWh 241 112 9.9 267 0 A slightly odd prospect, but practical and classy nonetheless. 2.0 GLC 300d 4Matic 242 144 6.5 42.8 178-179
rugged capabilities. LxWxH 4956x2073x1888 Kerb weight 2115kg LxWxH 4419x1796x1562 Kerb weight 1490kg 2.0 GLC 300de 4Matic 302 143 6.2 148.7 50
3.0 P360 355 130 6.5 26.0-26.4 241-245 MAZDA 1.3 B180 134 132 9.0 45.6 140-142
3.0 D250 246 120 8.1 33.4-33.7 220-222 2 5dr hatch £18,615–£23,835 AAAAC 1.3 B200 159 139 8.2 46.3 140-142 GLC Coupé 5dr SUV £59,395–£100,340 AABC
3.0 D300 296 130 6.8 33.2-33.5 221-223 Grown up, well made and drives with charm and vigour; engines 1.3 B250e 215 146 6.8 235.4 27 A coupé-shaped SUV destined to be outrun by the X4 – unless
aren’t brilliant. LxWxH 4070x1695x1515 Kerb weight 1141kg 1.5 B180d 114 124 9.8 61.4 137-138 you’re in an AMG. LxWxH 4732x1890x1602 Kerb weight 1785kg
LEXUS 1.5 Skyactiv-G 75 74 106 11.3 49.6 121 2.0 B200d 148 136 8.3 57.7 134-144 2.0 GLC 300 4Matic 255 149 6.3 32.8 195-202
LBX 4dr SUV £29,995–£40,555 AAABC 1.5 e-Skyactiv-G 88 114 9.8 60.1 107 2.0 B220d 187 145 7.2 56.5 136-137 2.0 GLC 300e 4Matic 320 143 5.7 104.6 52-54
Hybrid crossover is Lexus’s cheapest car and uses the Toyota Yaris 1.5 e-Skyactiv-G 115 113 124 9.1 56.5 113 3.0 V6 AMG GLC 43 4Matic 388 155 4.9 27.7 232-242
Cross platform. LxWxH 4190x1825x1550 Kerb weight 1280-1350kg C-Class 4dr saloon £45,180–£103,190 AAABC 4.0 V8 AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic+ 502 155 3.8 22.1 290-291
1.5 134 106 9.2 61.4-62.7 102-108 2 Hybrid 5dr hatch £24,130–£29,230 AAABC Sumptuous interior and impressive tech, but let down by harsh 2.0 GLC 220d 4Matic 191 135 7.9 44.1 167-173
Efficient and economical in isolation, but it’s not really a Mazda 2. suspension. LxWxH 4751x1820x1437 Kerb weight 1650kg 2.0 GLC 300d 4Matic 242 145 6.6 40.9 182-184
ES 4dr saloon £43,595–£56,865 AAABC LxWxH 3940x1745x1500 Kerb weight 1125kg 2.0 C300 278 155 6.0 42.2 152-159 2.0 GLC 300de 4Matic 302 143 6.2 134.5 55
Gatecrashes the German-controlled saloon market in a way the GS 1.5 Hybrid 114 109 9.7 74.3 87 2.0 C300e 331 152 6.1 256.8 14-24
could never manage. LxWxH 4975x1865x1445 Kerb weight 1680kg 2.0 C220d 218 152 7.3 61.4 120-127 EQC 5dr SUV £64,950–£81,225 AAAAC
2.5 VVT-i ES 300h 218 112 8.9 53.2 119 3 5dr hatch/saloon £23,945–£31,645 AAAAB 2.0 C300d 283 155 5.7 55.4 133-139 Brisk, tidy-handling electric SUV has everything needed to do well
Pleasing dynamism teamed with good practicality and punchy AMG C43 402 155 4.6 31.4 203 on UK roads. LxWxH 4762x1884x1624 Kerb weight 2495kg
LS 4dr saloon £101,775–£120,660 AAACC diesel engines. LxWxH 4460x1795x1435 Kerb weight 1411kg AMG C63 4Matic+ 672 174 3.4 na na 80kWh 400 4Matic 408 112 5.1 244-255 0
Luxury saloon gets more tech and opulence but is let down by its 2.0 e-Skyactiv-X 186 183 134 8.1 53.3 118-121
hybrid powertrain. LxWxH 5235x1900x1460 Kerb weight 2270kg C-Class Estate 5dr estate £46,740–£99,750 AAABC GLE 5dr SUV £75,455–£143,605 AAAAB
3.5 V6 VVT-i LS 500h 348 155 5.4 30.7-36.6 175-208 CX-30 5dr SUV £25,350–£35,750 AAAAC Impressive and tech-filled inside, albeit in a curiously unsatisfying The ML replacement isn’t inspiring to drive but does come with a
Dynamic qualities, a classy interior and a handsome look set it dynamic package. LxWxH 4751x1820x1494 Kerb weight 1710kg classy interior. LxWxH 4924x1947x1772 Kerb weight 2165kg
RC F 2dr coupé £77,910–£93,950 AAACC apart from rivals. LxWxH 4395x1795x1540 Kerb weight 1334kg 1.5 C200 221 149 7.5 38.1-43.4 149-168 2.9 GLE 450 4Matic 362 155 5.7 32.5 229
An also-ran, but the V8 RC F packs plenty of character and handles 2.0 e-Skyactiv-G 120 116 10.6 47.9 134
2.0 C300 278 155 6.0 41.0 157 2.0 GLE 300d 4Matic 242 140 7.2 39.2 198-207
well enough. LxWxH 4695x1840x1395 Kerb weight 1736kg 2.0 e-Skyactiv-X 186 183 127 8.3-8.8 50.4 127
2.0 C300e 331 151 6.2 403.6 15 2.9 GLE 450d 4Matic 362 155 5.6 35.8 207-216
5.0 V8 470 168 4.5 23.9 268 2.0 C220d 218 151 7.4 57.7 129 3.0 V6 AMG GLE 53 4Matic+ 432 155 5.3 26.7 246-248
MX-30 5dr SUV £31,250–£39,050 AAAAC 2.0 C300d 283 155 5.8 54.4 136 4.0 V8 AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic+ 603 155 3.8 na 281
LC 2dr coupé/open £98,960–£116,000 AAAAC Classy and affordable all-electric crossover marred only by its AMG C43 402 155 4.7 31 206
Superb-looking coupé shows flickers of what made the LFA great. limited range. LxWxH 4395x1795x1555 Kerb weight 1645kg AMG C63 4Matic+ 672 174 3.4 na na GLE Coupé 5dr SUV £79,360–£91,360 AAAAB
LxWxH 4770x1920x1345 Kerb weight 1935kg 35.5kWh 143 87 9.7 124 0 May not be your idea of a desirable luxury car, but it’s certainly an
5.0 V8 LC 500 457 168 4.7 24.3 262 17.8kWh R-EV 167 87 9.1 283 21 CLE Coupé 2dr coupé £46,620–£78,825 AAAAC effective one. LxWxH 4946x2014x1716 Kerb weight 2295kg
3.5 V6 LC 500h 354 155 5.0 34.8 184 Mid-sized coupé puts richness and refinement ahead of dynamic 3.0 AMG GLE 53 4Matic 432 155 5.3 25.7 244
6 Tourer 5dr estate £27,340–£35,080 AAAAC cutting edge. LxWxH 4870x1861x1423 Kerb weight 1790kg 4.0 AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic 603 174 3.8 na 280
UX 5dr SUV £34,895–£47,495 AAABC Passat estate rival gets rakish styling and lightweight, low- 2.0 CLE 200 201 149 7.4 43.5-44.1 145-148 2.0 GLE 400e 4Matic 376 130 6.1 na 245
Refreshingly different premium SUV is a credible, if not class- emissions tech. LxWxH 4805x1840x1475 Kerb weight 1530kg 2.0 CLE 300 255 155 6.2 39.2 162 2.9 GLE 450d 4Matic 362 155 5.6 34.9 212
leading, alternative. LxWxH 4495x1840x1520 Kerb weight 1620kg 2.0 e-Skyactiv-G 143 128 10.0 38.0-42.0 134 3.0 CLE 450 379 155 4.4 36.7 176
2.0 UX 250h 180 110 8.5 53.2 120-136 2.0 e-Skyactiv-G 161 133 9.4 38.0-42.0 127 2.0 CLE 220d 195 148 7.5 60.1 125 EQE 5dr saloon £68,360–£115,860 AAABC
72.8kWh UX 300e 201 100 7.5 195 0 2.5 e-Skyactiv-G 190 139 8.1 40.4-42.2 172 Mini-me EQS makes sci-fi electric luxury that little bit more
CLE Cabriolet 2dr open £53,030–£76,820 accessible. LxWxH 4946x1961x1510 Kerb weight 2480kg
NX 5dr SUV £44,440–£65,295 AAAAC CX-5 5dr SUV £31,045–£40,735 AAAAC We’ve yet to test soft-top version of the replacement for the old 89kWh 300 242 130 7.3 356-382 0
PHEV option and welcome cabin overhaul sustain the allure of the Offers powerful diesel engines and strong performance, plus a C-Class and E-Class. LxWxH 4870x1861x1424 Kerb weight 1925kg 89kWh 350 290 130 6.4 356-378 0
firm’s best-seller. LxWxH 4660x1865x1640 Kerb weight 1990kg welcoming interior. LxWxH 4550x1840x1675 Kerb weight 1598kg 2.0 CLE 200 201 147 7.9 43.5-44.1 145-148 91kWh E53 4Matic+ 621 130 3.5 290 0
2.5 NX 450h+ PHEV 306 124 6.3 256-313 20-26 2.0 165 162 125 10.3 38.7 152-154 2.0 CLE 300 255 155 6.6 36.2 162
2.5 194 191 121 9.2 35.3 182 3.0 CLE 450 379 155 4.7 36.7 176 EQE SUV 5dr SUV £90,560–£133,860 AAAAC
RX 5dr SUV £62,140–£81,600 AAABC 2.2d 184 181 129 9.3 42.8 175 2.0 CLE 220d 195 145 7.9 60.1 125 Stuttgart’s latest luxury electric SUV is its best yet, but remains a
Low flexibility, but hybrid powertrain makes a degree of economic very expensive buy. LxWxH 4863x2141x1685 Kerb weight 2580kg
sense. LxWxH 4890x1895x1690 Kerb weight 2100kg CX-60 5dr SUV £45,420–£53,055 AAAAC E-Class 4dr saloon £55,290–£90,860 AAAAC 89kWh 300 4Matic 288 130 6.6 302-334 0
2.5 RX 350h 246 124 7.9 44.8 143 Feels upmarket inside and combines tidy handling with easy pace. A little pricey, and less sporting than its rivals, but still comfy and 89kWh 500 4Matic 402 130 4.9 303-324 0
2.5 RX 450h+ 308 112 6.5 na na LxWxH 4745x1890x1675 Kerb weight 1995kg luxurious. LxWxH 4949x1880x1468 Kerb weight 1680kg
2.4 RX 500h 365 130 6.2 35.3 182 2.5 PHEV 4WD Auto 323 124 5.8 188.3 33
2.0 E200 194 149 7.4 38.2 165-166 GLS 5dr SUV £108,190–£181,895 AAABC
3.3d 250 136 7.4 54.3 137
2.0 E300e 315 155 5.8 188.3 41 The replacement for the massive GL can still seat seven in
RZ 5dr SUV £55,595–£67,995 AAABC 3.0 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.5 30.4 212-215 comfort. LxWxH 5213x2030x1782 Kerb weight 2415kg
Brand’s entry into the premium electric SUV club is a well-executed MX-5 2dr open £28,000–£34,800 AAAAA 2.0 E220d 191 146 3.0 GLS 450d 4Matic
7.4 53.3 139-157 362 155 6.1 na 231-233
posh Toyota bZ4X. LxWxH 4805x1895x1635 Kerb weight 2055kg Brilliantly packaged, priced and perfectly poised but more vibrant 3.0 GLS 450 376 155 6.1 na 254-258
450e 309 99 5.6 245 0 than the original. LxWxH 3915x1735x1225 Kerb weight 1050kg E-Class Estate 5dr estate £57,930–£118,110 AAAAC 4.0 GLS 600 Maybach 549 155 4.9 21.4 304
1.5 Skyactiv-G 132 129 127 8.3 44.1 142 Far more practical than its rivals, but pricier and less sporty than 4.0 AMG GLS63 625 174 4.2 23.7 273
LM 5dr SUV £90,030–£113,030 AAAAC 2.0 Skyactiv-G 184 181 136 6.5 40.4 153 those closest to it. LxWxH 4949x1880x1469 Kerb weight 1780kg
Lexus re-enters the full-blown luxury sphere with an unconventional 2.0 E200 197 144 7.7 31.0-35.3 173-174 G-Class 5dr SUV £131,335–£193,395 AAAAC
BMW i7 rival. LxWxH 4495x1840x1520 Kerb weight 1620kg MX-5 RF 2dr open £29,900–£37,000 AAAAA 3.0 V6 AMG E53 4Matic+ 429 155 4.6 29.7 216-219 Massively expensive and compromised, but with character in
2.5 350h 246 118 9.1 39.2 163 Remains perfectly poised and vibrant, even with a folding metal 2.0 E220d 191 142 7.8 50.4 148-161 abundance. LxWxH 4866x1984x1969 Kerb weight 2550kg
roof. LxWxH 3915x1735x1230 Kerb weight 1090kg 2.0 E300d 242 155 6.6 40.4-46.3 156-159 3.0 400d 4Matic 325 130 6.4 25.7 281-282
LOTUS 1.5 Skyactiv-G 132 129 126 8.6 44.1 142 2.0 E300de 302 146 6.0 188.3 41 4.0 V8 AMG G63 4Matic 578 137 4.5 18.6-18.8 373
Emeya 5dr saloon £96,255-£131,225 AAAAC 2.0 Skyactiv-G 184 181 124-126 7.9 37.7-40.4 155 2.9 E400d 4Matic 325 155 5.3 40.9 181-192
Hits its marks in terms of everyday appeal – and not a half-bad EQS SUV 5dr SUV £129,470–£200,860 AAAAC
driver’s car, either. LxWxH 5139x2005x1459 Kerb weight 2490kg S-Class 4dr saloon £93,955–£188,820
McLAREN AAAAB Hardware of talented EQS saloon creates a satisfying, smooth and
102kWh 603 155 4.2 379 0 AAAAB Bristling with technology, luxury and performance. Sets new class practical SUV. LxWxH 5125x1959x1718 Kerb weight 2730kg
Artura 2dr coupé/open £190,715
S 102kWh 603 155 A technical marvel that wears its hybrid tech lightly.
4.2 379 0 standards. LxWxH 5125x1899x1493 Kerb weight 1990kg 108kW 450 355 130 6.0 315 0
R 102kWh 905 159 LxWxH 4539x1976x1193 Kerb weight 1498kg
2.8 301 0 3.0 S500 440 155 4.9 29.7-35.3 181-201 108kW 580 na 130 4.6 364 0
3.0 V6 PHEV 671 205 3.0 61.5 104 3.0 S580e 510 155 5.2 353.1 19
Emira 2dr coupé £89,895 AAABC 3.0 S580 Maybach 503 144 4.8 26.2 253-265 SL 2dr open £108,250–£179,605 AAAAB
A superb sports carthat’s also much more habitable than any GTS 2dr coupé £182,060 AAAAB AMG S63 603 180 3.3 na na Stuttgart’s icon makes the change to AMG to become the best SL
previous Lotus. LxWxH 4413x1895x1226 Kerb weight 1405kg Woking’s most user-friendly car to date is still a McLaren first and 6.0 V12 S680 Maybach 603 155 4.5 19.8 325 in decades. LxWxH 4705x1915x1359 Kerb weight 1895kg
3.5 V6 400 395 180 4.3 na na foremost. LxWxH 4683x2095x1213 Kerb weight 1339kg 2.9 S350d 286 155 6.4 39.8-42.8 173-190 3.0 AMG SL 43 375 171 4.9 na 206-212
4.0 V8 612 203 3.2 23.7 270 2.9 S450d 362 155 5.0 38.2-38.7 192-196 4.0 AMG SL 55 469 183 3.9 na 299
Eletre 5dr SUV £90,805–£121,305 AAAAC 4.0 AMG SL 63 576 196 3.6 na 299
Urus-sized, tech-rich, high-performance SUV marks firm’s shift to 750S 2dr coupé/open £247,420–£271,820 AAAAB EQS 5dr saloon £99,835–£161,860 AAAAB
high-tech EV maker. LxWxH 5103x2019x1636 Kerb weight 2520kg Swooping GT offers sensational performance and picks up where Luxurious in every respect and a tantalising showcase for the V-Class 5dr MPV £71,605–£84,995 AAABC
112kWh 603 160 4.5 373 0 the 720S left off. LxWxH 4569x2050x1196 Kerb weight 1389kg future. LxWxH 5032x1899x1411 Kerb weight 2480kg Economical engines and eight seats, but a hefty premium
112kWh R 905 165 2.9 304 0 4.0 V8 740 206 2.8 23.2 276 108kW 450+ 4Matic 325 130 6.2 412-453 0 compared with rivals. LxWxH 5140x1928x1901 Kerb weight 2105kg
AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ 649 155 3.8 377 0 2.0 220d 161 121 11.8 45.6 163
M A S E R AT I 765LT 2dr coupé/open £282,660–£313,160 AAAAB 2.0 300d 233 137 7.9 37.2 206
Ghibli 4dr saloon £76,030–£159,765 AAABC Longtail treatment to 720S combines sharp handling poise with AMG GT 4-Door Coupé 4dr saloon £156,555–£179,410 AAAAB
Maser’s compact exec has the allure but lacks power and is poorly startling pace. LxWxH 4600x2054x1159 Kerb weight 1339kg Four-door, four-wheel-drive GT is confusing to contemplate but EQV 5dr MPV £92,225–£93,955 AAABC
finished in places. LxWxH 4971x1945x1461 Kerb weight 1810kg 4.0 V8 755 205 2.8 23.7 270 impressive to drive. LxWxH 5054x1953x1447 Kerb weight 2100kg EV power makes for an adept luxury MPV – so long as a 200-mile
2.0 Hybrid 325 158 5.7 33.2 192 4.0 V8 GT63 S 4Matic+ 630 196 3.2 21.4-22.1 294-298 range works for you. LxWxH 5140x1928x1901 Kerb weight 2635kg
3.0 V6 345 166 5.5 25.2 254 MERCEDES-BENZ 90kWh 300 201 98 12.1 213 0
3.0 V6 S 424 178 4.9 25.0 254 A-Class 5dr hatch £30,720–£67,870 AAAAC GLA 5dr SUV £37,625–£71,150 AAAAC
3.8 V8 572 203 4.3 23.0 279 A little bit of luxury in a desirable, hatchback-sized package. Not the most practical crossover but good looking and very decent MG
3.8 V8 Ultima 572 207 3.9 22.2 286 LxWxH 4419x1796x1440 Kerb weight 1445kg to drive. LxWxH 4417x1804x1494 Kerb weight 1395kg 3 5dr hatch £14,320–£16,020 AAAAC
1.3 A180 134 134 8.9 47.9 134-138 1.6 GLA 200 152 134 8.1-8.4 34.9-39.8 151-155 Neatly tuned and nice sporty styling. Breaks the mould for budget
Quattroporte 4dr saloon £113,970–£142,745 AACCC 1.3 A200 161 140 8.1 47.9 135-145 1.3 GLA 250e 135 137 7.1 201.8 31 superminis. LxWxH 4055x1729x1509 Kerb weight 1298kg
Now a full-sized executive limo, with some added flair. Off the pace 2.0 A250e 215 146 6.7 256.8 25 2.0 AMG GLA 35 4Matic 302 155 5.2 32.5 186-198 1.5 VTi-Tech 104 108 10.9 42.3 152
in most key areas. LxWxH 5262x1948x1481 Kerb weight 1860kg 2.0 AMG A35 4Matic 302 155 4.7 33.6-35.8 184-193 2.0 AMG GLA 45 S 4Matic+ 415 155 4.3 28.8 215-224
3.0 V6 S 424 179 5.0 24.8 257 2.0 AMG A45 S 4Matic+ 415 168 3.9 33.6 204-207 2.0 GLA 200d 150 127 8.6-8.9 52.3 121 4 EV 5dr hatch £26,995–£36,495 AAAAC
3.8 V8 572 203 4.5 23.2 277 2.0 A200d 148 137 8.1 58.9 129-139 2.0 GLA 220d 188 136 7.3 49.6 141-149 Electric family car is good value, useful and fun to drive to boot.
LxWxH 4287x1836x1504 Kerb weight 1685kg
Grecale 5dr SUV £64,055–£109,905 AAABC A-Class Saloon 4dr saloon £32,500–£51,420 AAABC EQA 5dr SUV £49,750–£60,310 AAACC 51kWh 168 100 7.7 218 0
For all its promise and character, it needs work if it’s to trouble the Larger, more grown-up A-Class adds premium touch to smallest A competent but entirely average electric SUV. For the money, we 64kWh 200 100 7.9 281 0
Porsche Macan. LxWxH 4846x1948x1660 Kerb weight 2027kg Merc saloon. LxWxH 4549x1796x1446 Kerb weight 1465kg expect better. LxWxH 4463x1834x1624 Kerb weight 1965kg
48V MHEV 300 Auto 296 149 5.6 32.5 198 1.3 A180 134 134 8.9 42.8-48.7 133-137 67kWh 250+ 188 99 8.5 255-264 0 5 SW EV 5dr estate £30,995–£33,495 AAABC
48V MHEV 330 Auto 325 149 5.3 32.1 199 1.3 A200 161 143 8.1 48.7 133-137 67kWh 300 4Matic 228 99 7.7 260-268 0 Segment-first electric estate could be all the real-world EV you
V6 Trofeo Auto 523 177 3.8 25.2 254 2.0 A250e 215 149 6.7 256.8 25 67kWh 350 4Matic 292 99 6.0 268 0 need. LxWxH 4544x1818x1513 Kerb weight 1532kg
97kWh Folgore 550 137 4.1 311 0 2.0 AMG A35 4Matic 302 155 4.8 32.9-36.7 177-187 61kWh 154 115 7.7 250 0
2.0 A200d 148 141 8.2 58.9 127-131 GLB 5dr SUV £38,789–£57,475 AAABC
Levante 5dr SUV £92,365–£169,765 AAACC Boxy SUV mixes rough-and-tumble styling cues and seven-seat ZS 5dr SUV £18,320–£35,495 AAACC
Italian flair and good looks in abundance, but diesel not as CLA 4dr saloon £32,550–£68,260 AAAAC versatility. LxWxH 4634x1834x1660 Kerb weight 1555kg Much improved on previous MGs, but still lacks the sophistication
sonorous as petrols. LxWxH 5005x1981x1693 Kerb weight 2109kg It may use A-Class underpinnings, but it’s engineered to be much 1.3 GLB 200 160 129 9.1 40.4 160-165 of its closest rivals. LxWxH 4314x1809x1611 Kerb weight 1190kg
3.0 V6 339 156 6.0 22.6 283 sportier to drive. LxWxH 4688x1830x1444 Kerb weight 1490kg 2.0 AMG GLB 35 302 155 5.2 32.5 198 1.5 VTi-Tech 104 109 10.9 41.5 155
3.0 V6 S 424 164 5.2 22.4 286 1.3 CLA 180 133 134 9.0 47.9 138-140 2.0 GLB 200d 148 127 9.0 47.9 149-156 1.0T GDi 109 112 12.4 38.6 166

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Rivals may be better to drive and more rangey, but the MG has 54kWh e-308 2.9 V6 4 325 167 153 5.3 27.2105 235 9.8 250 0 Nevera 2dr coupé £2,000,000 AAAAC
them beat on price. LxWxH 4323x1809x1620 Kerb weight 1620kg 2.9 V6 4S 434 183 4.3 27.4 234 Electric hypercar from Croatian specialist is sibling of fantastic
51kWh EV 143 87 8.5 163 0 308 SW 5dr estate £29,440–£43,370 AAAAC 2.9 V6 4 E-Hybrid 456 174 4.4 78.5-85.6 60 Pininfarina Battista. LxWxH 4750x1986x1208 Kerb weight 2150kg
73kWh EV 156 108 8.4 273 0 Blends character and practicality, without compromising on the 2.9 V6 4S E-Hybrid 552 185 3.7 78.5-85.6 60 1427kW 120kWh 1914 256 2.0 340 0
hatchback’s style. LxWxH 4635x1850x1475 Kerb weight 1345kg 4.0 V8 GTS 473 186 3.9 23.3 275
HS 5dr SUV £24,030–£33,595 AAACC 1.2 PureTech 130 131 130 9.9 52.1 122 4.0 V8 Turbo S 621 196 3.1 22.1 289 R O L L S - R OYC E
Goes big on metal for the money but covers its budget roots with 1.6 Hybrid 180 139 7.7 213-281 25-30 4.0 V8 Turbo S E-Hybrid 690 196 3.2 97.4-104.6 62-66 Wraith 2dr coupé £282,600–£324,600 AAAAB
mixed success. LxWxH 4574x1876x1664 Kerb weight 1489kg 1.6 Hybrid 225 225 146 7.6 213-266 26-30 An intimate and involving Rolls. Not as grand as some, but other
1.5 T-GDi 162 118 9.9 36.2-37.2 168 1.5 BlueHDi 130 129 129 10.6 65.4 113-124 Taycan 4dr saloon £79,255–£148,355 AAAAB traits make it great. LxWxH 5285x1947x1507 Kerb weight 2360kg
1.5 T-GDi PHEV 254 118 7.1 155.8 43 54kWh e-308 153 105 9.8 250 0 First all-electric Porsche shows the rest of the world how it should 6.6 V12 624 155 4.6 18.5-18.6 347-348
be done. LxWxH 4963x1966x1378 Kerb weight 2305kg
Cyberster 2dr open £54,971–£59,971 AAAAC 408 5dr hatch £31,970–£44,720 AAAAC 79kWh 405 143 5.4 220-268 0 Ghost 4dr saloon £280,800–£325,800 AAAAB
MG celebrates its centenary with a hard-hitting, multifaceted Comfortable, spacious, stylish companion targets fleet buyers and 79kWh 4S 527 155 4.0 252 0 ‘A ffordable’ Rolls is a more driver-focused car than the Phantom.
electric roadster. LxWxH 4574x1876x1664 Kerb weight 1850kg hits the bullseye. LxWxH 4687x1859x1478 Kerb weight 1467kg 93kWh 472 143 5.4 253-301 0 Still hugely special. LxWxH 5399x1948x1550 Kerb weight 2360kg
77kWh Trophy 335 121 5.0 316 0 1.2 PureTech 130 131 130 na na 137 93kWh 4S 563 155 4.0 287 0 6.6 V12 563 155 4.9-5.0 18.5-18.6 347-348
77kWh GT 496 125 3.2 276 0 1.6 Hybrid 180 140 na na 154 93kWh GTS 590 155 3.7 273 0
1.6 Hybrid 225 222 145 7.8 211.3-269.5 28 93kWh Turbo 670 161 3.2 280 0 Phantom 4dr saloon £378,820–£450,820 AAAAA
MINI 93kWh Turbo S 751 161 2.8 256 0 Phantom takes opulent luxury to a whole new level.
3dr Hatch 3dr hatch £23,150–£31,050 508 4dr saloon £34,185–£53,975 AAABC LxWxH 5762x2018x1646 Kerb weight 2560kg
We have yet to test this latest edition of Britain’s iconic hatchback. Stylish and likeable but lacking the polish of more premium rivals. Taycan Sport Turismo 5dr estate £80,255–£149,355 AAAAB 6.75 V12 563 155 5.1-5.2 18.6-18.8 341-344
LxWxH 3876x1744x1432 Kerb weight 1190kg LxWxH 4750x1859x1430 Kerb weight 1535kg Less rugged than the Cross Turismo, but no less capable.
1.5 153 140 7.7 47.9 133
1.2 PureTech 130 131 127 8.1 49.1 129 LxWxH 4963x1966x1405 Kerb weight 2250kg Spectre 2dr coupé £332,055 AAAAB
2.0 201 150 6.6 45.6 140
1.6 Hybrid 79kWh 405 143
223 5.4155 222-269 0 8.3 166.0-235.0 27-38 Rolls’ first EV is a sleek, bold and expensive masterclass in
1.6 Hybrid PSE 79kWh 4S 355
527 155 4.0155 222-274 0 5.2 141.2 42 isolating motoring. LxWxH 5475x1996x1573 Kerb weight 2965kg
Cooper Electric 3dr hatch £30,000–£38,000 AAAAC 1.5 BlueHDi 130 93kWh 126
472 143 5.4126 259-306 0 10.0 62.0 124 120kWh 576 155 4.5 323 0
Mini’s fourth-gen supermini icon reaches for better looks, range 93kWh 4S 563 155 4.0 259-306 0
and the latest tech. LxWxH 3858x1756x1460 Kerb weight 1440kg 508 SW 5dr estate £35,385–£55,175 AAACC 93kWh GTS 590 155 3.7 263-304 0 Cullinan 4dr SUV £315,600–£359,400 AAAAC
41kWh 180 99 7.3 184 0 Bodystyle takes the edge off the 508’s style yet doesn’t fully 93kWh Turbo 670 155 3.2 263-305 0 Big, bold new 4x4 begins the next era for the brand, with a model
54kWh 215 106 6.7 242 0 address practicality. LxWxH 4778x1859x1420 Kerb weight 1430kg 93kWh Turbo S 751 155 2.8 267-285 0 that convinces. LxWxH 5341x2164x1835 Kerb weight 2730kg
1.2 PureTech 130 131 127 8.3 49.1 129 6.75 V12 563 155 5.2 17.3-18.1 355-370
Countryman 5dr hatch £29,340–£41,575 AAAAC 1.6 Hybrid 223 155 8.3 166.0-235.0 27-38 Taycan Cross Turismo 5dr estate £84,555–£143,455 AAAAB
Bigger than before, but still more funky than useful. Still not all that 1.6 Hybrid PSE 355 155 5.2 141.2 42 Melds together two vehicle types, and somehow hangs together, S E AT
pretty, either. LxWxH 4444x2063x1661 Kerb weight 1535kg 1.5 BlueHDi 130 126 129 10.1 62.0 127 brilliantly. LxWxH 4974x1966x1409 Kerb weight 2320kg Ibiza 5dr hatch £19,725–£24,390 AAAAB
1.5 Cooper 136 124 8.3 44.8 143 93kWh 4 472 137 5.1 242-283 0 Reinvigorated Ibiza is more mature and takes the class honours
2.0 Cooper S 192 140 7.1 42.2-42.8 151-152 2008 5dr SUV £24,180–£40,700 AAAAC 93kWh 4S 563 149 4.1 241-281 0 from the Fiesta. LxWxH 4059x1780x1444 Kerb weight 1091kg
2.0 John Cooper Works All4 302 155 5.1 37.2 174 Compact crossover has most rivals licked, but class is still waiting 93kWh GTS 590 155 3.7 273 0 1.0 TSI 95 93 113 10.9 52.3 124-125
for a game-changer. LxWxH 4300x1770x1550 Kerb weight 1205kg 93kWh Turbo 670 155 3.3 245-281 0 1.0 TSI 110 109 121 10.3 51.4 123-124
Countryman E/SE 5dr hatch £42,080–£50,880 AAAAC 1.2 PureTech 100 98 115 10.9 52.0 125-127 93kWh Turbo S 751 155 2.9 241-260 0
Interior and sense of fun help to overcome average performance 1.2 PureTech 130 128 122 8.9 50.6 132 Leon 5dr hatch £23,905–£37,880 AAAAC
and range. LxWxH 4444x2063x1661 Kerb weight 2000kg 50kWh e-2008 136 93 8.5 191-206 0 Macan 5dr SUV £55,795–£74,095 AAAAB A creditable effort and a notable improvement in form, with plenty
66kWh 201 105 8.6 274 0 Spookily good handling makes this a sports utility vehicle in the of niche appeal. LxWxH 4282x1816x1459 Kerb weight 1202kg
66kWh All4 309 111 5.6 269 0 3008 5dr SUV £34,660–£49,650 AAACC purest sense. LxWxH 4696x1923x1624 Kerb weight 1770kg 1.0 TSI 110 108 122 10.8 51.4-52.3 123-126
Cleverly packaged Peugeot offers just enough SUV DNA to make 2.0 263 144 6.4 26.4 228 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 135 8.7 48.7 133
MORGAN the difference. LxWxH 4447x1841x1620 Kerb weight 1250kg 2.0 T 263 144 6.4 26.4 224-239 1.4 eHybrid 200 137 7.5 235.4 25
Super 3 2dr open £41,995 AAAAB 1.2 Hybrid 167 105 10.5 52.5 146-149 3.0 V6 S 377 161 4.8 25.4 251
Puts a smile on your face with an experience that takes you away 73kWh e-3008 210 105 8.7 326 0 3.0 GTS 438 169 4.5 25.0 255 Leon Estate 5dr estate £25,340–£39,235 AAAAC
from the everyday. LxWxH 3581x1850x1132 Kerb weight 635kg Good-looking and responsive hatchback-turned-estate.
1.5 118 130 7.0 49.2 131 5008 5dr SUV £38,155–£52,350 AAAAB LxWxH 4549x1816x1454 Kerb weight 1236kg AAABC Macan Electric 5dr SUV £69,855–£95,055
Less MPV, more SUV, and shares its siblings’ good looks. Competent Porsche’s first electric SUV is immensely rounded and fast. We 1.0 TSI 100 108 124 11.2 49.6-51.4 126-129
Plus Four 2dr open £63,695 AAABC to drive, too. LxWxH 4641x1844x1640 Kerb weight 1511kg would just get the 4. LxWxH 4784x1938x1622 Kerb weight 1770kg 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 135 9.0 47.9-48.7 132-133
Morgan’s four-cylinder lifeblood model gets 21st-century 1.2 PureTech 130 126 117 10.4-10.9 46.0 150-153 100kWh 4 402 137 5.2 381 0 1.4 eHybrid 200 137 7.5 235.4 25
underpinnings. LxWxH 3830x1500x1250 Kerb weight 1013kg 1.6 PureTech 180 178 135 8.3 39.6 168-170 100kWh Turbo 630 161 3.3 367 0
2.0 255 149 5.1 38.8 165 1.5 BlueHDi 130 129 119 10.7 57.3 139-142 Arona 5dr SUV £22,460–£28,460 AAAAC
Cayenne 5dr SUV £72,795–£130,255 AAAAB Seat’s second SUV doesn’t disappoint, with it taking charge of the
Plus Six 2dr open £83,090 AAAAC P I N I N FA R I N A Refreshed look, improved engines and interior, and a better SUV class dynamically. LxWxH 4138x1780x1543 Kerb weight 1165kg
Feels like progress in lots of ways, but not yet the driver’s car it Battista 2dr coupé £2,000,000 AAAAC overall. LxWxH 4918x1983x1696 Kerb weight 2175kg 1.0 TSI 95 93 107 11.2 51.4 124
might be. LxWxH 3890x1756x1220 Kerb weight 1075kg Considering its ridiculous power, that it’s such a joy to drive is a 3.0 V6 335 154 6.2 22.6-24.6 259-283 1.0 TSI 115 113 113 9.8-10.0 47.9-53.3 121-134
3.0 335 166 4.2 38.2 180 marvel in itself. LxWxH na Kerb weight 2200kg 3.0 V6 E-Hybrid 456 158 5.0 76.3-91.1 71-83 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 127 8.3 44.8-45.6 140-143
1417kW 120kWh 1900 217 2.0 311 0 3.0 GTS 496 171 4.4 22.4 286
NISSAN 2.9 V6 S 340 170 6.2 21.9-23.9 268-292 Ateca 5dr SUV £28,400–£35,765 AAAAB
Leaf 5dr hatch £28,495–£31,955 AAAAC P O L E S TA R 4.0 V8 S E-Hybrid 671 183 3.8 68.9-74.3 86-92 Seat’s first SUV is very good. So good, in fact, it’s a Qashqai beater.
Better looks, better value and better range from this second-gen 2 5dr hatch £44,950–£73,900 AAAAC LxWxH 4363x1841x1601 Kerb weight 1280kg
electric hatch. LxWxH 4490x1788x1530 Kerb weight 1995kg High-rise saloon takes the EV off in a development direction all of Cayenne Coupé 5dr SUV £75,695–£132,655 AAAAC 1.0 TSI 110 108 112 11.3 44.1-46.3 139-146
39kWh 147 90 7.9 168 0 its own. LxWxH 4607x1859x1478 Kerb weight 2048kg Little different to drive from the standard car but certainly has an 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 124 9.0 42.2-43.5 149-152
69kWh Standard Range 221 99 6.4 273 0 appeal all of its own. LxWxH 4931x1983x1676 Kerb weight 2030kg
Juke 5dr hatch £23,500–£31,995 AAABC 82kWh Long Range 228 99 6.1 317 0 3.0 V6 335 150 6.0 22.6-24.4 263-283 Tarraco 5dr SUV £33,415–£41,220 AAAAC
Second-generation crossover is impressive in some respects, but 82kWh Long Range AWD 402 127 4.6 298 0 3.0 V6 E-Hybrid 456 157 5.1 76.3-88.3 73-85 Seat’s largest SUV brings a hint of youthful exuberance to a
outstanding in few. LxWxH 4210x1800x1593 Kerb weight 1250kg 3.0 GTS 496 171 4.4 22.4 286 practical category. LxWxH 4735x1839x1674 Kerb weight 1845kg
1.0 DiG-T 114 114 112 10.7 47.9 134-139 3 5dr SUV £69,900–£88,800 2.9 V6 S 428 163 5.0 21.9-23.5 271-292 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 124 9.9 38.7-41.5 155-166
1.6 Hybrid 139 103 10.1 58.2 112-113 Firm’s first SUV is a blank-sheet design tasked with beating BMW’s 4.0 V8 S E-Hybrid 671 183 3.8 68.9-74.3 87-92 2.0 TDI 150 148 124 10.2 49.6-52.3 144-150
iX at its own game. LxWxH 4900x1968x1627 Kerb weight 2584kg
Qashqai 5dr SUV £27,120–£42,050 AAAAC 111kWh Long Range 482 130 5.0 379 0 RADICAL S KO DA
Ticks the important family car boxes, but ICE powertrain lacks 111kWh Long Range AWD 510 130 4.7 347 0 RXC GT 2dr open £145,000 AAABC Fabia 5dr hatch £19,730–£25,630 AAAAB
refinement. LxWxH 4425x2084x1625 Kerb weight 1435kg Designed for pounding around a track; out of its element on the Strong ergonomics and fine road manners – if you buy one of the
1.3 DiG-T 140 138 122 10.2 44.3 143-144 4 5dr SUV £59,990–£66,990 road. LxWxH 4300x1960x1127 Kerb weight 1125kg more powerful models. LxWxH 4108x1780x1459 Kerb weight 1119kg
1.3 DiG-T 158 156 123 9.9 41.5-44.4 145 Segment-straddling Macan rival looks to meld sporting appeal with 3.5 V6 400 400 179 2.8 na na 1.0 MPI 80 78 111 15.6 55.4 116
1.5 e-Power 187 105 7..9 54.3 117-119 practicality. LxWxH 4839x2008x1544 Kerb weight 2232kg 3.5 V6 650 650 180 2.7 na na 1.0 TSI 93 121 10.7 55.4 115-116
100kWh Long Range 268 124 7.1 372 0 1.0 TSI 110 109 127 9.9 57.6 113-127
Ariya 5dr SUV £39,645–£59,025 AAABC 100kWh Long Range AWD 536 124 3.8 347 0 R E N A U LT 1.5 TSI 150 148 137 7.9 51.5 124
Nissan’s second electric car arrives with a slick powertrain but an Clio 5dr hatch £17,995–£24,295 AAAAB
unsettled ride. LxWxH 4595x1850x1660 Kerb weight 2093kg PORSCHE Plusher, smoother and much more mature. A car of substance as Scala 5dr hatch £22,105–£29,105 AAAAC
63kWh 220 100 7.5 223-247 0 AAAAB well as style. LxWxH 4047x1728x1440 Kerb weight 1148kg
718 Boxster 2dr open £55,420–£125,660 Undercuts rivals on price and ushers in a sharp new design
87kWh 245 100 7.6Our idea of drop-top heaven. Exceptional to drive, whether cruising 1.0 TCe 90
310-328 0 88 112 12.2 54.4 117 language for Skoda. LxWxH 4362x1793x1471 Kerb weight 1381kg
87kWh e-4orce 310 124 5.7or hurrying. LxWxH 4379x1801x1280 Kerb weight 1335kg
285 0 1.6 E-Tech Hybrid 138 112 9.3 65.7 96 1.0 TSI 95 94 118 10.9 53.3 119-120
2.0 T 296 170 4.7-5.3 32.5 199 1.0 TSI 110 108 123 10.1 51.4-53.3 120-124
X-Trail 5dr SUV £35,175–£48,095 AAAAC 2.5 S 339 177 4.4-4.6 29.1 229 Zoe 5dr hatch £29,995–£31,995 AAAAC 1.5 TSI 150 148 137 8.1 50.4-51.4 125-128
Shortfalls on refinement and drivability, plus a slight lack of the 4.0 GTS 396 182 4.5 25.9 247 A far more practical zero-emission solution. Attractive price, too.
original’s character. LxWxH 4690x1830x1725 Kerb weight 1505kg 4.0 Spyder 414 189 4.4 25.4 251 LxWxH 4084x1730x1562 Kerb weight 1470kg Octavia 5dr hatch £26,755–£36,495 AAAAC
1.5 MHEV 159 124 9.6 37.7-39.8 161-169 50kWh R135 132 87 9.5 232 0 Does comfort and practicality like no other. Good, frugal engines
1.5 e-Power 200 105 8.0 46.3-48.7 132-141 718 Cayman 2dr coupé £53,420–£125,800 AAAAA too. LxWxH 4689x1829x1470 Kerb weight 1225kg
1.5 e-Power 213 210 111 7.0 42.8-54.3 143-150 Scalpel-blade incisiveness, supreme balance and outstanding Captur 5dr SUV £21,095–£27,995 AAABC 1.5 TSI 150 148 143 8.5 52.3-53.3 121-123
driver involvement. LxWxH 4379x1801x1295 Kerb weight 1335kg Jacked-up Clio is among the better downsized options. Stylish and 2.0 TSI vRS 242 155 6.8 40.9 157
NOBLE 2.0 T 296 170 4.9-5.3 35.5 198 fluent-riding. LxWxH 4122x1778x1566 Kerb weight 1184kg 2.0 TDI 116 114 131 10.2 68.9 109
M600 2dr coupé £248,000–£287,600 AAAAB 2.5 S 339 177 4.4-4.6 29.1 228 1.0 TCe 90 89 104 14 47.9 133-134 2.0 TDI 150 148 143 8.7 64.2-67.3 109-115
Deliciously fast, natural and involving; a bit ergonomically flawed. 4.0 GTS 396 182 4.5 25.9 247 1.6 E-Tech Hybrid 140 106 10.6 56.5 113-114
LxWxH 4360x1910x1120 Kerb weight 1198kg 4.0 GT4 414 188 4.4 25.7 251 1.6 E-Tech PHEV 156 107 10.1 217.3 30-33 Octavia Estate 5dr estate £27,755–£37,800 AAAAC
4.4 V8 662 225 3.0 16.8 333 4.0 GT4 RS 493 196 3.4 21.4 299 Class-leading amount of space and practicality. Comfortable, too.
AAABC LxWxH 4689x1829x1468 Kerb weight 1247kg Symbioz 5dr SUV £29,295–£33,295
O M O DA 911 2dr coupé £99,395–£195,400 AAAAB Dynamic competence, versatility, efficiency and value are 1.5 TSI 150 148 139 8.6 50.4-52.3 123-126
5 5dr SUV £25,235–£27,235 Wider, eighth-generation 911 is still eminently fast, and capable at appealing enough. LxWxH 4413x1797x1575 Kerb weight 1426kg 2.0 TSI vRS 242 155 6.8 40.4 159
Chinese brand’s first UK car rivals Nissan Ariya and Toyota bZ4X. all speeds. LxWxH 4519x1852x1298 Kerb weight 1565kg 1.6 E-Tech Hybrid 140 106 10.6 60.1 105-107 2.0 TDI 116 114 128 10.3 67.3 111
LxWxH 4400x1830x1588 Kerb weight 1535kg 3.0 Carrera 380 182 4.0 27.4 233 2.0 TDI 150 148 139 8.6 62.8-65.7 112-118
1.6 T-GDi 185 128 7.8 37.7 170 3.0 Carrera 4 380 181 4.0 26.9 238 Arkana 5dr SUV £27,095–£31,395 AAABC
3.0 Carrera T 380 181 4.0 27.4 233 Showy styling clothes an eminently sensible but unspectacular Superb 5dr hatch £34,875–£45,740 AAAAB
5 (EV) 5dr SUV £34,055–£35,555 3.0 Carrera GTS 473 193 3.4 24.8-26.4 244-258 car. LxWxH 4568x1821x1576 Kerb weight 1435kg Another great Czech value option that’s big on quality and space if
Reasonable range, good value and decent dynamics make this a 3.0 Carrera 4 GTS 473 193 3.3 24.8-26.6 240-259 1.3 TCe Mild Hybrid 140 136 127 9.8 48.7 132 not on price. LxWxH 4912x1849x1481 Kerb weight 1340kg
real threat to MG. LxWxH 4400x1830x1588 Kerb weight 1710kg 3.0 Targa 4 GTS 473 193 3.4 24.8-27.1 236-258 1.6 E-Tech Hybrid 145 143 107 10.8 58.9 108 1.5 TSI 150 148 137 9.2 40.4-44.8 142-157
61kWh 201 107 7.6 257 0 4.0 GT3 503 199 3.4 21.7-21.9 283-304 2.0 TSI 190 188 148 7.7 38.2-39.2 162-168
4.0 GT3 RS 518 198 3.2 21.1 305 Mégane E-Tech Electric 5dr SUV £33,995–£37,995 AAABC 2.0 TSI 280 4x4 276 155 5.3 32.2-34.0 188-193
PEUGEOT 3.7 Turbo 572 199 2.8 23.5 271 More fun than most EVs while also efficient, comfortable and 2.0 TDI 150 148 138 9.1 54.3-58.9 125-136
208 3dr/5dr hatch £20,410–£35,850 AAABC 3.7 Turbo S 641 205 2.7 23.5 271 tech-savvy. LxWxH 4200x1860x1505 Kerb weight 1708kg 2.0 TDI 200 197 151 7.9 51.4-53.3 140-145
A big improvement for Peugeot, if not for the supermini class. EV60 160kW 60kWh 215 99 7.5 280 0 2.0 TDI 200 4x4 197 148 7.3 47.9 154
LxWxH 4055x1745x1430 Kerb weight 1033kg 911 Cabriolet 2dr open £109,275–£193,260 AAAAC
1.2 PureTech 75 72 106 14.9 58.9 124 Fewer compromises than ever, if rewarding only at full attack. Austral 5dr SUV £34,695–£39,205 AAABC Superb Estate 5dr estate £36,175–£47,040 AAAAC
1.2 PureTech 100 98 117 9.9 53.0 124-126 LxWxH 4519x1852x1297 Kerb weight 1585kg SUV has a compelling drivetrain and a good interior but is let down Even more commendable than above, primarily thanks to its
1.2 PureTech 130 128 129 8.7 51.9 128 3.0 Carrera 380 180 4.4 27.2 236 by poor ride comfort. LxWxH 4510x1843x1621 Kerb weight 1517kg enormous boot. LxWxH 4902x1849x1482 Kerb weight 1365kg
50kWh e-208 51kWh e-208 136 93 8.1 217 0 3.0 Carrera 4 380 180 4.4 26.9 238 1.3 TCe Mild Hybrid 140 136 127 9.8 48.7 130-132 1.5 TSI 150 148 132 9.3 40.9-45.6 141-157
51kWh e-208 153 93 8.2 232 0 3.0 Carrera 4S 444 188 3.6 26.6 241 1.6 E-Tech Hybrid 145 143 107 10.8 60.1 105-107 2.0 TSI 190 188 143 7.8 39.8-40.9 162-168
3.0 Carrera 4 GTS 473 191 3.5 25.0 244 1.2 Mild Hybrid Esprit 197 109 8.4 57.7 110 2.0 TSI 280 4x4 276 155 5.3 33.2-34.0 188-194
308 5dr hatch £28,240–£42,120 AAAAC 3.7 Turbo 572 199 2.9 23.3 275 2.0 TDI 150 148 133 9.2 53.3-57.7 129-140
Brings electrification and design flair but retains the old model’s 3.7 Turbo S 641 205 2.8 23.3 275 Scenic E-Tech 5dr SUV £34,695–£45,495 AAAAC 2.0 TDI 200 197 145 8.0 49.6-51.4 140-144
dynamic character. LxWxH 4365x1850x1441 Kerb weight 1288kg MPV gets reinvented as an SUV that is easy to gel with, but it has 2.0 TDI 200 4x4 197 142 7.4 47.9 157
1.2 PureTech 130 131 130 9.7 52.1 122 Panamera 4dr saloon £80,495–£149,175 AAAAC lost versatility. LxWxH 4470x1864x1571 Kerb weight 1860kg
1.6 Hybrid 180 140 7.6 213-281 23-30 Revamped big saloon is an absolute belter, making it almost the 87kWh Long Range 215 106 7.9 388 0
1.6 Hybrid 225 225 146 8.0 213-266 24-30 perfect grand tourer. LxWxH 5049x1937x1423 Kerb weight 1815kg

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Kamiq 5dr SUV £24,040–£30,680 AAAAC Performance 563 155 3.5 303 0 1.6 Hybrid 223 140 8.9 192.0-210.0 34 ID 5 5dr SUV £45,860–£55,705 AAACC
Skoda’s supermini platform has birthed a practical but predictable 1.5 Turbo D 130 128 119 12.3 54.3 136 Tech-heavy, practical sloping SUV is easy to live with, but rivals are
compact crossover. LxWxH 4241x1793x1531 Kerb weight 1251kg Model X 5dr SUV £98,480–£124,780 AAAAC sharper to drive. LxWxH 4599x1852x1615 Kerb weight 2167kg
1.0 TSI 95 93 112 11.2 49.6 129 A genuine luxury seven-seat electric SUV that also has a large Combo Life 5dr MPV £31,280–£35,595 AAABC 150kW 77kWh 170 99 10.4 327 0
1.0 TSI 115 112 120 10.3 47.1-49.6 130-136 range. LxWxH 5036x2070x1684 Kerb weight 2459kg Van-based people carrier is usable, spacious and practical, and 150kW 77kWh Performance 204 99 8.4 314 0
1.5 TSI 148 132 11.2 46.3-47.9 133-139 AWD 670 155 3.8 348 0 now electric-only. LxWxH 4403x1841x1921 Kerb weight 1474kg
Plaid 1020 163 2.5 340 0 1.5 Turbo D na 114 10.6-12.7 54.3-58.8 129-137 Touareg 5dr SUV £68,065–£80,710 AAABC
Karoq 5dr SUV £29,575–£42,425 AAABC 50kWh 132 84 11.7 174 0 Spacious, nice ride, quality cabin. Shame a fiddly infotainment lets
Yeti replacement may not have its forebear’s quirkiness, but it’s T OYO TA it down. LxWxH 4878x2193x1717 Kerb weight 1995kg
brilliant otherwise. LxWxH 4382x1841x1603 Kerb weight 1265kg Aygo X 5dr hatch £16,140–£19,060 AAABC Vivaro Life Electric 5dr MPV £39,191–£56,330 AAACC 3.0 V6 TSI 335 155 6.1 27.2 251
1.0 TSI 110 108 117 11.3 44.8-47.9 133-143 City car returns from SUV boot camp ready for the ultimate series Passenger version of popular van gets French underpinnings – and 3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid 375 155 5.9 na na
1.5 TSI 148 126 9.0 42.8-44.8 143-149 of speed bumps. LxWxH 3700x1740x1525 Kerb weight 1025kg a plush interior LxWxH 4956x1920x1935 Kerb weight 1681kg 3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid R 455 155 5.1 na na
2.0 TSI 190 4x4 188 132 7.0 33.2 191 1.0 VVT-i 71 98 14.9 57.6 110 50kWh 134 81 13.1 143 0 3.0 V6 TDI 227 138 7.7 34.4 215
2.0 TDI 150 148 126 8.7 47.0-49.2 126 3.0 V6 TDI 286 282 148 6.1 35.3 215
2.0 TDI 150 148 127 9.0 50.4-52.3 142-148 Yaris 5dr hatch £22,640–£28,935 AAAAC V O L K S WA G E N
2.0 TDI 150 4x4 148 121 8.8 42.8 172-174 Stylish interior but ultimately a scaled-down version of bigger Polo 5dr hatch £20,975–£30,195 AAAAB ID Buzz 5dr MPV £59,035–£63,835 AAAAC
Toyotas. LxWxH 3495x1695x1510 Kerb weight 1310kg A thorough going-over makes it more mature, but the Polo is still a Two decades of teasing finally gives way to a reinvented icon – and
Enyaq 5dr SUV £38,970–£53,120 AAAAB 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid 114 109 9.7 65.7-68.9 92-98 bit boring. LxWxH 4074x1751x1451 Kerb weight 1105kg it was worth the wait. LxWxH 4712x2211x1927 Kerb weight 1995kg
Practical, rangy and well priced. Hits a sweet spot in the EV market. 1.0 80 78 106 15.4 51.4 125 77kWh 201 90 9.5 255-258 0
LxWxH 4649x1879x1616 Kerb weight 1917kg GR Yaris 5dr hatch £44,250–£60,000 AAAAA 1.0 TSI 95 93 116 10.8 48.7-53.3 120-127 86kWh GTX 335 99 6.4 250 0
62kWh 60 177 99 8.7 256 0 Focused, exhilarating all-wheel-drive hot hatch is the most exciting 1.0 TSI 110 108 121 9.9 53.3-54.3 118-119 86kWh LWB 282 99 7.9 286 0
82kWh 80 201 99 8.5 331 0 Toyota in ages. LxWxH 3995x1805x1455 Kerb weight 975kg 2.0 TSI GTI 204 149 6.5 39.8-41.5 155
82kWh 80x Sportline 263 99 6.9 303 0 1.6 AWD 253 143 5.5 na 186 V O LV O
Golf 5dr hatch £27,035–£30,280 AAACC AAAAC EX30 5dr SUV £33,795–£44,495
Enyaq Coupé 5dr SUV £46,440–£54,820 AAABC Corolla 5dr hatch £30,505–£35,985 AAAAB New strengths and familiar ones carry it back to the class lead, but Has some key strengths but not enough of them – and not enough
More style-led EV is the first to wear Skoda’s performance badge. Rebranded hatch has rolling refinement, interior ambience and only marginally. LxWxH 4284x1789x1510 Kerb weight 1231kg Volvo pragmatism. LxWxH 4233x2032x1549 Kerb weight 1833kg
LxWxH 4653x1882x1660 Kerb weight 2204kg affable handling. LxWxH 4370x1790x1435 Kerb weight 1340kg 1.5 TSI 110 126 9.9 51.4-53.3 123 51kWh 268 112 5.7 213 0
82kWh vRS 299 111 6.4 312 0 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 122 111 9.2 57.6-62.8 102-112 1.5 TSI 148 139 8.9 50.4-51.4 124-128 69kWh single motor 268 112 5.3 296 0
2.0 VVT-i Hybrid 180 111 7.5 53.3-57.6 111-120 69kWh dual motor 422 112 3.6 279 0
Kodiaq 5dr SUV £36,655–£46,225 AAAAC Golf Estate 5dr estate £28,400–£31,650 AAAAC
Skoda’s first seven-seat SUV is a viable alternative to a traditional Corolla Touring Sports 5dr estate £31,840–£37,700 AAAAC Wagon puts on a growth spurt and adopts the eighth-generation XC40 5dr SUV £36,720–£51,605 AAABC
MPV. LxWxH 4758x1864x1659 Kerb weight 1430kg More practical estate bodystyle proves just as capable with hybrid hatchback’s tech. LxWxH 4633x1789x1510 Kerb weight 1295kg Volvo’s take on the crossover aims to rival BMW, Mercedes and
1.5 TSI 150 148 128 9.7 47.4 145 power. LxWxH 4650x1790x1435 Kerb weight 1440kg 1.5 TSI 110 126 10.2 51.4 125 Audi. LxWxH 4425x1910x1658 Kerb weight 2080kg
2.0 TDI 150 148 127 9.6 53.2 139 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 122 111 9.2 56.5-62.8 103-113 1.5 TSI 148 128 1.5 T4 Recharge
139 8.8 49.6 208 112 8.5 113-135 47-57
2.0 TDI 193 187 130 8.1 50.0 147 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid 180 111 7.5 53.3-56.5 112-121 1.5 T5 Recharge PHEV 258 112 7.3 117.7-141.1 45-55
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ID 3 5dr hatch £35,700–£43,185 160 112 8.6 42.7 152
SMART Prius 5dr hatch £24,890–£35,400 AAAAC A very mature electric car whose substance of engineering is 2.0 B4P 197 112 7.6 36.7-39.2 162-176
#1 5dr SUV £31,950–£43,450 AAAAC Better all round compared with its predecessors. Challenging central to its appeal. LxWxH 4261x1809x1568 Kerb weight 1730kg
Well-executed and spacious hatchback drives nicely, but won’t set looks, though. LxWxH 4540x1760x1470 Kerb weight 1375kg 58kWh 201 99 7.3 261 0 EX40 5dr SUV £45,955–£61,855
the world on fire. LxWxH 4270x1822x1636 Kerb weight 1725kg 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 120 112 10.6 58.9-67.3 94-109 77kWh 201 99 7.9 357 0 Has design appeal, good road manners and better efficiency than
49kWh 268 112 6.7 193 0 the XC40 Recharge. LxWxH 4440x1938x1596 Kerb weight 2470kg
66kWh 268 112 6.7 260 0 Prius Plug-in Hybrid 5dr hatch £32,645–£34,745 AAAAC Passat Estate 5dr estate £38,490–£42,840 AAAAC 69kWh 235 112 7.3 296 0
66kWh Brabus 422 112 3.9 248 0 Plug-in version is clever and appealing. Seems more comfortable in All the Passat’s redeeming features in spacious, practical estate 78kWh 249 112 7.3 309 0
its skin. LxWxH 4645x1760x1470 Kerb weight 1530kg form. LxWxH 4917x1849x1568 Kerb weight 1395kg 82kWh 402 112 4.8 494 0
#3 5dr SUV £32,950–£45,450 AAACC 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid 120 101 11.1 188.3-217.3 29-35 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 133 8.9 44.8-45.6 144-151
New-chapter Smart goes after style-conscious, value-savvy EV 2.0 TDI 150 148 130-132 9.1 56.5-57.6 128-132 EC40 5dr SUV £52,555–£61,855 AAABC
buyers. LxWxH 4400x1844x1556 Kerb weight 1810kg Yaris Cross 5dr SUV £25,500–£32,515 AAABC Kit will appeal to many but twin-motor potency isn’t a natural fit for
66kWh 268 112 5.8 283 0 A credible compact SUV, buoyed by good driving dynamics and ID 7 4dr saloon £55,550 AAAAB relaxed dynamics. LxWxH 4431x1910x1582 Kerb weight 2470kg
66kWh Brabus 422 112 3.7 258 0 efficiency. LxWxH 4180x1765x1595 Kerb weight 1175kg Electric replacement for Passat has eyes on Tesla as Volkswagen’s 69kWh 235 112 7.3 296 0
1.5 Hybrid 114 106 11.2 56.5-64.2 100-112 first EV saloon. LxWxH 4961x1862x1536 Kerb weight 2172kg 78kWh 249 112 7.3 309 0
SUBARU 1.5 Hybrid AWD 114 106 11.8 55.4 115 77kWh 282 112 6.5 375-386 0 82kWh 402 112 4.7 494 0
Outback 5dr estate £36,995–£43,720 AAABC 1.5 Hybrid 130 128 na 10.7 na 116 86kWh GTX 335 112 5.4 370 0
Acceptable in isolation, but no class leader. XC60 5dr SUV £47,615–£62,620 AAABC
LxWxH 4820x1840x1605 Kerb weight 1612kg C-HR 5dr SUV £31,290–£43,540 AAAAC Arteon 4dr saloon £44,305–£60,655 AAABC Small XC90 carries on where the old one left off. A good, capable
2.5i 172 130 10.2 33.0 193 Coupé-shaped crossover certainly turns heads and impresses on VW’s flagship saloon is well made and luxurious but rather bland to cruiser. LxWxH 4688x1999x1658 Kerb weight 2081kg
the road. LxWxH 4360x1795x1565 Kerb weight 1320kg drive. LxWxH 4862x1871x1450 Kerb weight 1505kg 2.0 B5P 246 112 6.9 36.7-38.1 168-176
Forester 5dr SUV £37,995–£41,095 AAACC 1.8 Hybrid 1.5 TSI 150 119 148 137 105
8.9 11.0
42.8-44.8 144-151 57.7-58.9 109-110 2.0 T6 Recharge PHEV 335 112 5.9 282.1 23-64
Solid, spacious and wilfully unsexy. A capable 4x4 nonetheless. 2.0 Hybrid 2.0 TSI 190 181 187 149 112
7.9 8.2
36.2-38.2 168-178 53.3-54.3 119 2.0 T8 Recharge PHEV 384 112 5.5 282.1 25-64
LxWxH 4625x1815x1795 Kerb weight 1488kg 2.0 TSI R 4Motion 316 155 4.9 31.0 207
2.0i e-Boxer 148 117 11.8 34.7 185 bZ4X 5dr SUV £42,860–£51,410 AAABC 2.0 TDI 150 148 137 9.3 55.4-58.9 126-134 XC90 5dr SUV £62,140–£83,130 AAAAC
Toyota’s first EV is a solid all-round effort – just don’t expect 2.0 TDI 200 197 147 7.9 51.4-54.3 137-145 Clever packaging, smart styling, good to drive: Volvo’s closest thing
Crosstrek 5dr SUV £34,345–£36,345 AAABC fireworks. LxWxH 4690x1860x1600 Kerb weight 2000kg 2.0 TDI 200 4Motion 197 145 7.4 46.3 159 to a class leader. LxWxH 4950x2008x1776 Kerb weight 1961kg
Rugged Impreza hatch has likeable capability and fewer on-road 71.4kWh 201 99 7.5 na 0 2.0 B5P 246 112 7.7 32.4 198
vices than before. LxWxH 4495x1800x1600 Kerb weight 1630kg 71.4kWh 215 99 6.9 na 0 Arteon Shooting Brake 5dr estate £43,445–£50,355 AAABC 2.0 T8 Recharge PHEV 384 112 5.4 217 28-76
2.0i e-Boxer 134 123 10.8 36.8 174 Hybrid option and estate bodystyle’s extra versatility enhance the
RAV4 5dr SUV £39,885–£48,990 AAAAB Arteon’s appeal. LxWxH 4862x1871x1450 Kerb weight 1529kg EX90 5dr SUV £96,255–£100,555
Solterra 5dr SUV £52,495–£55,495 AAACC A solid option but ultimately outgunned by Korean competition. 1.5 TSI 150 148 135 8.9 42.2-43.5 145-153 Upcoming XC90 replacement is firm’s most expensive car and
The classic Subaru traits are all carried over into the firm’s first EV. LxWxH 4605x1845x1675 Kerb weight 1605kg 2.0 TSI 190 187 145 7.9 35.8-37.2 171-179 longest-range EV. LxWxH 5037x2039x1747 Kerb weight na
LxWxH 4690x1860x1650 Kerb weight 2015kg 2.5 Hybrid 194 112 8.4 50.4-51.3 126-131 2.0 TSI R 4Motion 316 155 4.9 31.0 207 111kW 404 112 5.9 363 0
150kW 71.4kWh 215 99 6.9 289 0 2.5 Hybrid AWD 194 112 8.1 47.9-48.7 131-134 2.0 TDI 150 148 135 9.4 54.3-57.6 128-136 111kW Performance 513 112 4.9 360 0
2.5 PHEV 302 112 6.0 na na 2.0 TDI 200 197 145 7.9 50.4-53.3 139-147
SUZUKI 2.0 TDI 200 4Motion 197 143 7.4 46.3 161 WELLS
Ignis 5dr hatch £17,949–£19,949 AAAAC Mirai 4dr saloon £53,995–£64,995 AAAAC Vertige 2dr coupé £60,000 AAAAC
Cute and rugged-looking 4x4 city car capable of tackling roads A courageous endeavour, and one with the trappings of future Touran 5dr MPV £37,430–£39,540 AAAAC Brings traditional British sports car values to an exclusive
bereft of asphalt. LxWxH 3700x1660x1595 Kerb weight 855kg acceptability. LxWxH 4975x1885x1470 Kerb weight 1905kg Dull overall, but it’s a capable MPV, well made and hugely refined. audience. LxWxH 3944x1752x1142 Kerb weight 850kg
1.2 Dualjet 12V 83 103 12.7 52.3 110-112 Hydrogen FCV 174 109 9.0 69.4mpkg 0 LxWxH 4527x1829x1659 Kerb weight 1436kg 2.0 209 140 4.6 45.0 na
1.2 Dualjet 12V Allgrip 83 103 12.8 48.6 121 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 118 8.9 39.8-40.9 154-162
GR Supra 2dr coupé £50,545–£58,580 AAAAC ZE NVO
Swift 5dr hatch £18,699–£21,024 AAAAC Brings welcome muscle, fun and variety to the affordable sports T-Cross 5dr SUV £23,975–£31,675 AAAAB TSR-S 2dr coupé £1,300,000 AAAAC
Given mature looks, more equipment and a hybrid powertrain, but car class. LxWxH 4379x1292x1854 Kerb weight 1541kg Compact crossover delivers a classy, substantial feel on UK roads. Danish supercar employs a hammer-blow V8 and extreme
it’s no class leader. LxWxH 3860x1735x1495 Kerb weight 890kg 2.0i 250 155 5.2 38.7 167 LxWxH 4108x1760x1584 Kerb weight 1270kg aerodynamics. LxWxH 4815x2038x1198 Dry weight 1495kg
1.2 Dualjet 83 12V 101 103 12.5 64.2 99 3.0i 335 155 4.3 34.5 188 1.0 TSI 95 93 112 11.5 47.9 132-133 5.8 S/C V8 Auto 1177 202 2.8 na na
1.2 Dualjet 83 12V Allgrip 97 99 13.6 57.6 110 1.0 TSI 110 108 117 9.9-10.4 42.8-48.7 132-149
VA U X H A L L 1.5 TSI Evo 150 147 124 8.5 46.3-47.1 136-138
Swace 5dr estate £29,599–£31,399 AAABC Corsa 5dr hatch £18,505–£38,585 AAABC
Rebadged Toyota Corolla Touring Sports serves as a useful addition Improved in many ways but lacks the appeal to match its price. EV Taigo 5dr SUV £25,870–£33,690 AAABC
to Suzuki’s line-up. LxWxH 4655x1790x1460 Kerb weight 1420kg is more likeable. LxWxH 4060x1765x1433 Kerb weight 1141kg Crossover-coupé-SUV-type thing fills a niche. Likeable enough.
1.8 Hybrid 120 112 11.1 64.2 99
1.2 75 72 108 12.4 53.3 125 LxWxH 4266x1757x1518 Kerb weight 1407kg
1.2 100 97 121 9.3 48.7-52.3 126-134 1.0 TSI 95 95 114 11.1 51.4 124
Vitara 5dr SUV £24,849–£30,399 AAABC 50kWh Electric 132 93 7.6 209 0 1.0 TSI 110 110 119 10.4 51.4-52.3 124-125
Utterly worthy addition to the class drives better than most. 1.5 TSI 150 150 132 8.3 47.9 138
LxWxH 4175x1775x1610 Kerb weight 1075kg Astra 5dr hatch £26,970–£43,260 AAABC
1.4 Boosterjet 48V 127 118 9.5 52.7 128 Eye-catching, refined and polished to drive, but less practical than T-Roc 5dr SUV/open £28,330–£45,550 AAAAB
1.4 Boosterjet 48V Allgrip 127 118 10.2 45.2 140 its predecessors. LxWxH 4374x1860x1441 Kerb weight 1341kg VW’s junior SUV is beguiling and sophisticated. It drives rather well,
1.5 Hybrid 113 111 1.2 Turbo 110
12.7 108 124 na 10.2 54.3
119 119 too. LxWxH 4234x1819x1573 Kerb weight 1270kg
1.2 Turbo 130 128 134 9.9 54.3 119 1.0 TSI 110 108 115 10.8 43.5-46.3 133-146
SX4 S-Cross 5dr SUV £26,699–£33,249 AAABC 1.6 Hybrid 178 140 9.3 201-256 24-26 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 127 8.4 40.9-47.9 144-158
Latest round of updates help keep it a decent budget offering. 1.6 Hybrid GSe 178 140 7.7 217 30 2.0 TSI 4Motion 188 135 6.8 36.2 177-178
LxWxH 4300x1785x1593 Kerb weight 1305kg 54kWh 153 106 9.2 258 0 2.0 TSI R 300 4Motion 298 155 4.9 31.7 201
1.4 Boosterjet 48V 127 121 10.2 53.2 120 2.0 TDI 115 113 116 10.4 56.5-60.1 137-146
1.4 Boosterjet 48V Allgrip 127 118 10.2 46.3 139 Astra Sports Tourer 5dr estate £29,170–£45,460 AAABC 2.0 TDI 150 148 124 8.8 50.4-53.3 140-146
1.5 Hybrid 113 111 12.7 na 119 Wagon is better looking and more inviting than before, if not
class-leading. LxWxH 4642x1860x1480 Kerb weight 1346kg Tiguan 5dr SUV £34,085–£48,220 AAAAC
Across 5dr SUV £49,529 AAAAB 1.2 Turbo 110 108 124 10.8 52.3-53.3 125-127 An improvement on the previous model and will continue to sell by
Rebadged Toyota PHEV plunges Suzuki convincingly into several 1.2 Turbo 130 128 130 9.9 49.6-51.4 127-133 the bucketload. LxWxH 4486x1839x1654 Kerb weight 1490kg
new segments. LxWxH 4635x1855x1690 Kerb weight 1915kg 1.6 Hybrid 178 140 9.3 201-256 24-31 1.5 TSI Evo 130 128 119 10.9 44.1-44.8 143-146
2.5 PHEV 182 112 6.0 282.4 22 1.6 Hybrid GSe 178 140 7.5 217 30 1.5 TSI Evo 150 148 126 9.2-9.4 38.2-42.2 143-168
54kWh 153 106 9.2 256 0 2.0 TDI 150 148 125-127 9.4 47.1-50.4 146-157
TESLA 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 315 155 4.9 30.7 215
Model S 5dr hatch £93,480–£113,480 AAAAB Crossland 5dr SUV £28,205–£30,345 AAABC
Large range makes it not only a standout EV but also the future of Still only a mid-pack player in a busy crossover market, but simple Tiguan Allspace 5dr SUV £36,955–£48,885 AAAAC
luxury motoring. LxWxH 4978x1963x1445 Kerb weight 2108kg and easy to operate. LxWxH 4212x1765x1605 Kerb weight 1245kg Has all the Tiguan’s sensibility and refinement, now with the bonus
AWD 670 155 3.1 405 0 1.2i Turbo 110 108 117 10.6 47.1 140 of seven seats. LxWxH 4486x1839x1654 Kerb weight 1490kg
Plaid 1020 200 2.0 396 0 1.2i Turbo 130 128 128 1.5 TSI Evo 150
9.1 148 123 9.5-10.3 37.2-39.2 164-176
44.1-48.0 136-146
2.0 TSI 4Motion 188 132 6.2-7.7 32.5 193
Model 3 4dr saloon £39,990–£49,990 AAAAC Mokka 5dr SUV £21,555–£42,045 AAABC 2.0 TDI 150 148 126 9.7 44.8-47.1 164-165
Lowest-price, biggest-volume Tesla yet arrives in the UK after Radically overhauled crossover now comes with the option of 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion 148 123-124 9.8 41.5 177-179
wooing the US. LxWxH 4720x1850x1441 Kerb weight 1726kg battery-electric power. LxWxH 4151x1791x1531 Kerb weight 1750kg 2.0 TDI 200 4Motion 197 132 7.8 40.4-41.5 176-184
RWD 320 140 6.1 267 0 1.2 100 99 115 10.6 51.4 124
Long Range 434 145 4.4 360 0 1.2 130 128 125 9.1 47.1-50.4 126-137 ID 4 5dr SUV £42,640–£54,205 AAAAC
Performance 522 162 3.1 352 0 50kWh Electric 134 93 8.7 201 0 Impressively refined and versatile SUV marks VW out as a maker of
fine electric cars. LxWxH 4584x1852x1640 Kerb weight 1890kg
Model Y 5dr SUV £44,990–£59,990 AAAAC Grandland 5dr SUV £29,635–£44,510 AAACC 150kW 77kWh 204 99 8.5 317 0
A compelling proposition, with respectable dynamics and a long Does well to disguise its 3008 roots but too bland to stand out in a 220kW GTX 299 112 6.2 301 0 TO SEE WHICH CARS AR E COMING
range. LxWxH 4751x1921x1624 Kerb weight 2072kg congested segment. LxWxH 4477x1906x1609 Kerb weight 1350kg AND WHEN, VISIT AUTOCAR.CO.UK
Long Range 434 133 5.0 315 0 1.2 Turbo 130 128 117 10.4 45.6 141-147

SLIDESHOW
Great three-
seaters

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$ McLaren F1 1993
% The McLaren F1 would have been sensational whenever and however it was launched. Pared-back simplicity allied to a
naturally aspirated 6.1-litre BMW V12 delivered 240mph and 0-60mph in 3.2sec, and all while carrying not one but two
) %$! passengers. The F1 positioned its passengers either side of a centrally seated driver. There was also fitted luggage that
+ #$ stashed away in side pods to maximise space without compromising the F1’s brief as the ultimate sports car. The clever
$ seating also meant McLaren didn’t need to worry about configuring the car for both right- and left-hand-drive markets.
% $ In this picture, we see chief designer Gordon Murray riding shotgun alongside then McLaren supremo Ron Dennis.
ALISDAIR SUTTIE
Mercedes-Benz SL 1963 Matra-Simca Bagheera 1973 Volvo 3CC 2005

Mercedes launched its W113 SL roadster as a The Bagheera was a clever answer to making If the Volvo 3CC looks familiar, it’s because it
two-seater but with the option of an extra seat a sports car more practical without dulling its showcased the styling that was used for the C30
for added versatility. Few owners took this up, handling. Matra’s solution was to include three small hatch. This much is obvious, but the 3CC’s
though, which makes a three-seat Pagoda a rare perfectly reasonable seats set across the cabin. electric powertrain and 2+1 seating didn’t make
treat today. Due to the third seat being at a right- This was possible thanks to the car’s mid-engined production. Unlike most three-up cars, the 3CC
angle to the front pair, the unlucky passenger layout, which also endowed it with handling that has two seats in the front and the third behind
sitting in it would experience the full rush of was good enough to see off much more expensive and in the middle, which here makes the most
roof-down wind with little protection – or if machinery. The engine was a humble 1294cc of the aerodynamic roofline. Volvo actually said
the soft top were erected, they would have Simca four that propelled the 883kg coupé the rear was big enough to accommodate two
to endure serious neck ache. from 0-60mph in 12.3sec. children, so it was only a three-seater for adults.
HTT Pléthore 2007 V-Storm WR3 2008 Rinspeed iChange 2009

The Pléthore from Canadian firm HTT is another This credible rival to the Ariel Atom started Swiss design firm Rinspeed has never shied
supercar could-have-been, but it stands out for life when designer Simon Keys mounted an away from the unusual, so this three-seat EV
its three-seat cabin. Like the McLaren F1, the Aprilia motorcycle engine within an exoskeleton was pretty much business as usual. The iChange
Pléthore put its driver in the middle and the two chassis. While the centrally positioned driver has a roof canopy that pops up to convert it
passengers either side and just behind. It made enjoys some protection from the elements, from a single-seater into a three-seater. The
quite a stir on its debut but faded away, despite the open sides mean the two passengers remain idea was to make the car as aerodynamic as
appearing on the Dragons’ Den TV show. As a exposed. Production is now with DJC Sportscars, possible depending on how many people were
result, the world will have to wait a bit longer for and the V-Storm has since adopted a Subaru aboard. With the driver front and centre, the
Canada’s first production three-seat supercar. Impreza engine, good for more than 400bhp. other two seats are in a row behind.

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