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What Car? UK Magazine - December 2025

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In this issue

CITROËN C5 AIRCROSS
French brand’s new range-topping SUV puts the focus on comfort and roominess.

BMW X5 vs RANGE ROVER SPORT vs VOLVO XC90
With plug-in hybrid power, a posh SUV could be surprisingly cost-effective to run – especially for company car users.We test Volvo’s updated XC90 against two of its most fearsome rivals.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
The boy racer’s favourite has grown up, but it certainly hasn’t lost its sense of fun. We say goodbye to our multi-talented hot hatch.

Audi Q3

The smaller of Audi's family SUVs enters its third generation with a revamped interior and a long-range plug-in hybrid On sale December Price from £38,995

5 mins

Nissan Leaf

Successor to an electric car pioneer asserts itself in the hard-fought small SUV battleground On sale February 2026 Price from £33,000 (est)

3 mins

Kia EV4

South Korean brand's electric line-up expands with a hatchback sibling of its brilliant EV3 SUV On sale Now Price from £34,695

2 mins

Dacia Hipster

Concept shows how the budget brand could soon slash the cost of electric motoring On sale TBC Price from £12,000 (est)

3 mins

Toyota Aygo X

More power and improved fuel economy for the Japanese brand's entry-level hatchback, courtesy of the hybrid engine from the Yaris On sale December Price from £20,000 (est)

2 mins

Citroën C5 Aircross

Latest iteration of this family SUV is larger than before, promising more space inside, and there's an electric version for the first time On sale Now Price from £30,495

2 mins

Tesla Model Y Performance

Latest version of Tesla's hottest electric SUV combines blistering pace with everyday usability On sale Now Price from £61,990

2 mins

Honda Prelude

Small coupé returns after a 24-year absence, now with hybrid power. Is it fun to drive, though? On sale March 2026 Price from £40,995

2 mins

EV chargers exclude disabled drivers

Few chargepoints in the UK are designed with access by disabled drivers in mind, but this could change soon

1 mins

THE BEST HOME EV CHARGERS REVEALED

With so many to choose from, picking a home charger for your electric vehicle can be tricky, so we tapped into thousands of users’ experiences to find the best (and worst)

10+ mins

Belle of the small

The keenly priced Renault 4 is one of our favourite small electric SUVs – but has it met its match in BYD's similarly tempting-looking new Atto 2?

8 mins

THE BEST USED CARS YOU CAN BUY

Our annual Used Car Awards can help you choose the right car by revealing the stars in nine popular categories and an overall winner, plus the best warranty

4 mins

Volkswagen Golf GTI

From being simply a go-faster family car, the Golf GTI has matured into something rather more sophisticated. We look back at our time with the hottest GTI yet

3 mins

Vauxhall Grandland Electric

After making his first-ever car journey 44 years ago in a range-topping Vauxhall, our sub-editor is putting its 2025 equivalent through a tough commuting regime

3 mins

Alfa Romeo Junior

This small SUV wears its sporty nature on its sleeve, but can it be persuaded to work hard as well as play hard? We're living with the hybrid version to find out

3 mins

Cupra Tavascan

SWIPING DOWN FROM the top of my Cupra Tavascan's infotainment touchscreen reveals a configurable row of 'favourite shortcuts for frequently used functions.

1 mins

Renault 5

AFTER DRIVING TO Belgium in my Renault 5 (R5) last month, I've continued to pile on the miles on home turf.

1 mins

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What Car? UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: haymarket-consumer-media

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

What Car? magazine has been Britain’s best guide to buying a car almost 40 years.

Its blend of authoritative comparison tests, ground-breaking investigations, consumer surveys, money-saving advice and comprehensive data is a one-stop shop for anyone looking for a new car.

The result is that more than 20 per cent of the UK’s 2.4 million new-car buyers consult What Car? before making decisions on their purchases.

What Car? continues to widen its influence its award-winning website, WhatCar.com and the What Car? Price Guide.