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WELCOME

Nissan Micra • Famous small hatchback makes its return as a pure electric car that shares its underpinnings with the Renault 5 On sale January 2026 Price from £22,995

BMW iX3 • BMW kicks off a new era with a radical electric SUV that can officially cover 500 miles on a charge On sale March 2026 Price from £58,755

Mercedes-AMG GT 43 • Muscular-looking sports car gains an entry-level engine that’s half the size of the mighty V8 versions, but is it half the fun? On sale Now Price from £105,435

Volkswagen ID Cross • Concept gives clues about an electric equivalent of the T-Cross as VW’s EV line-up expands On sale Summer 2026 Price from £25,000 (est)

Polestar 5 • Fastback electric flagship takes aim at the Audi E-tron GT and Porsche Taycan performance saloons On sale Late 2025Price from £89,500

Hyundai Concept Three • Striking show car teases the design of next year’s Ioniq 3 hatchback On sale Summer 2026 Price from £32,000 (est)

Aston Martin DBX S • The world’s most powerful non-electrified SUV packs an almighty punch for those who can afford it On sale Winter Price from £210,000

Audi A6 • Audi’s rival to the BMW 5 Series returns with sleek style, updated engines and a high-tech interior On sale Now Price from £50,560

Jeep Avenger 4xe • Jeep’s smallest SUV gets four-wheel drive – but a hardcore off-roader it’s not On sale Now Price from £31,219

BYD Seal 6 Touring • Chinese brand’s first estate aims to woo the European market with plug-in hybrid power and a low price On sale January 2026 Price from £36,000 (est)

Renault Clio • Long-running small hatchback gets a new lease of life, with a strong Renault 5 influence inside On sale 2027 Price from £19,000 (est)

Chery Tiggo 7 • Another Chinese brand arrives in the UK, starting with a family SUV that undercuts rivals on price On sale Now Price from £24,995

Mercedes-Benz GLC • All-new electric SUV will join the existing combustion GLC and take on the BMW iX3 On sale Autumn 2026 Price from £65,000 (est)

Skoda Vision 0 • Czech brand’s family estate will be the first of its legacy models to go electric On sale 2028 (est) Price from £35,000 (est)

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Volkswagen T-Roc • Our Small SUV of the Year back in 2023, the previous-generationT-Roc was exceedingly comfy and quiet to travel in. The new model promises to build on those attributes, but with a welcome extra helping of plushness inside. Mild hybrid petrol and full hybrid power will be offered, but don’t expect a plug-in hybrid or electric version. Price from £32,000 (est)

THE MOST AND LEAST RELIABLE CARS IN 2025 • In our exhaustive annual survey, we rate the dependability of cars up to five years old, based on the experiences of owners. Claire Evans crunches this year’s numbers

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Nissan Leaf • Now entering its third generation, Nissan’s pioneering electric family hatch takes a fresh tack to fend off ever-tougher competition

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