What Car?

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What Car?

WELCOME

Volkswagen T-Roc • Second generation of this small SUV promises greater space and sophistication On sale January 2026 Price from £32,000 (est)

Volvo ES90 • All-new electric executive car has a luxurious interior, a long official range and ultra-fast charging On sale January 2026 Price from £69,760

Mercedes-Benz CLA • Electric version of this new entry-level executive car still impresses for range and efficiency on UK roads On sale Now Price from £45,615

Suzuki e-Vitara • First electric car from the Japanese brand takes a no-nonsense approach to win favour On sale Now Price from £29,999

Alfa Romeo Tonale • A mid-life update for the family SUV majors on subtle changes to the styling, interior and engines On sale January 2026 Price from £39,000 (est)

Vauxhall Frontera Electric • Cheapest electric model in Vauxhall’s line-up is a virtual twin of the Citroën e-C3 Aircross On sale Now Price from £23,995

Renault Twingo • French brand’s retro spree continues with a fresh take on a 1990s design icon On sale 2027 Price from £19,000 (est)

Alpine A390 • All-new electric sports SUV promises agility and driving pleasure; can it deliver? On sale Early 2026 Price from £60,000 (est)

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N • Electric performance saloon promises ferocious performance and fast charging On sale Early 2026 Price from £66,000 (est)

Porsche Macan Electric GTS • Electric sports SUV line-up expands with the most driverfocused variant yet On sale 2026 Price from £89,065

Kia K4 • New family car’s bold styling masks traditional tech and fuss-free interior design to ruffle the Volkswagen Golf’s feathersOn sale Early 2026 Price from £25,995

Smart #5 • Largest model yet from Smart is an upmarket electric SUV that goes big on power and range On sale Now Price from £39,800

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ULTRA-RAPID EV CHARGERS RATED • The fastest public chargers can make for quick top-ups of electric cars. But which networks deliver the best performance?

Toyota Aygo X and C-HR+ • Our reader jury scrutinises Toyota’s new hybrid small car and electric family SUV

Drive into Christmas with What Car?

50 BEST CARS YOU DON’T HAVE TO PLUG IN • With filling stations everywhere, ever-improving efficiency and a price advantage over most plug-in rivals, petrol, diesel and conventional hybrid cars still have much in their favour. Here are our favourites

THE FINAL TOP FIVE • A small hatchback, a coupé, a family SUV and two seven-seaters; the five best nonplug-in cars you can buy today are about as diverse as you could possibly imagine

Champagne tastes on a beer budget • These entry-level small hatchbacks offer far more than you might expect for the money – but which one should a discerning buyer of modest means choose? Let’s find out

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