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In this issue

NISSAN LEAF
The first Leaf was an electric pioneer; this third-generation car seeks to turn heads once more.

SKODA ELROQ vRS
Range-topping electric SUV adds extra nippiness without compromising practicality.

TOYOTA AYGO X HYBRID
Japanese brand’s baby switches to electrified power in a quest to reduce emissions.

PEUGEOT e-208 GTi
Those initials mean a lot to enthusiasts, so this 276bhp electric hot hatch has big shoes to fill.

DACIA BIGSTER vs MG HS
These family SUVs give you a lot of metal for a modest outlay.We pit them against each other to find out which one is bang on the money.

Audi A5 e-hybrid

A new plug-in hybrid option joins the engine line-up of this BMW 3 Series-rivalling executive model On sale Now Price from £48,950

3 mins

BMW iX3

Second-generation electric SUV is a technological step ahead of its combustion-engined X3 sister On sale Early 2026 Price from £60,000 (est)

4 mins

Toyota Aygo X Hybrid

Toyota's smallest car gets a fresh look and switches to hybrid power for greater efficiency and punch On sale Late 2025 Price from £21,500 (est)

2 mins

Peugeot e-208 GTi

Illustrious initials return on the peppiest version of Peugeot's smallest electric car On sale 2026 Price from £40,000 (est)

3 mins

Nissan Leaf

Electric pioneer aims to regain the limelight with an official range of up to 375 miles On sale Spring 2026 Price from £32,000 (est)

3 mins

Mazda CX-5

Third-gen family SUV features mild hybrid petrol power and expanded dimensions On sale Early 2026 Price from £35,000 (est)

3 mins

Kia Sportage

Revamp for this top-selling family SUV includes a cheaper plug-in hybrid option and upgraded tech On sale Autumn Price from £30,000 (est)

2 mins

Audi Q3

Posh family SUV is renewed, with high-tech infotainment and a broad choice of petrol and electrified engines On sale September Price from £38,300

3 mins

Skoda Elroq VRS

With 335bhp and four-wheel drive, this is the quickest (and priciest) version of Skoda's electric family SUV On sale Now Price from £46,560

2 mins

Toyota Urban Cruiser

The latest fruit of a collaboration with Suzuki is this all-new small electric SUV to take on the Kia EV3 On sale Early 2026 Price from £33,000 (est)

2 mins

TYRES WITH STICKING POWER

Your car's tyres are vital in keeping it going where you point it, so it's worth making sure they're up to the task. We get to grips with five popular brands

9 mins

Little goes a long way

Just how versatile are these well-priced small electric cars from BYD, Citroën and Renault? We take them on a two-day road trip to find out

9 mins

Bulk savings

The promise of a lot of metal for a modest amount of money is hard to resist, and these family SUVs deliver just that. We find out if either is a genuine bargain - or simply an economy too far.

9 mins

Renault Scenic

Long Range Iconic

3 mins

BMW X3

20 xDrive M Sport

1 mins

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport

Clubsport Once upon a time, the Golf GTI was the pinnacle of hot hatchbacks, and now we're living with the latest model to see if that's still the case

3 mins

Audi Q6 e-tron - Sport Performance

AS A CHILD, I loved Top Trumps. My favourite deck was Fast Cars, and I could tell you then - as well as now - that the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth takes 6.8sec to reach 60mph from a standstill and the Vector W2 concept pretty much conquers all.

1 mins

MG HS 1.5 T-GDI Trophy DCT

OUTSIDE APPEARANCES CAN be deceiving when it comes to holiday accommodation.

1 mins

Land Rover Defender 110

The Defender's desirability doesn't seem to be waning in the slightest, but is it still a great family SUV? We're living with one to find out

3 mins

Peugeot e-208

James's efficiency experiment between Normal and Eco modes gave a surprise result

1 mins

Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI 150 e-TEC SE L DSG

LAST-MINUTE PACKING FOR a holiday is never much fun. You have a good idea of what you want to take with you, but actually fitting it all into your suitcase is another matter.

1 mins

Skoda Kamiq

This small SUV is about as sensible as cars get, but that doesn't mean it's tedious to live with

3 mins

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Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

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

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