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WELCOME
A couple of years
ago. I asked the CEO
of a major car maker
Tesla's bespoke
charging network
is a real boon for
owners of its cars'
If their company would get
involved with efforts to improve
the UK charging network, and
was told: *No. that's a job for the Government, not us*
You can see the thinking: if it's going to ban the sale
of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 (now delayed
to 2035), it'll also ensure that chargers are sufficiently
numerous, widespread and affordable to access, right?
But not every manufacturer relied on this happening, with
one in particular deciding it could do a better job itself.
Yes. I'm talking about Tesla, whose own Superchargers
often massively outnumber the public units and are very
reasonably priced - as long as you're a Tesla owner.
We were reminded of these strengths - and others -
when we drove a Tesla Model 3 and an MG 4 to Cornwall
(turn to p70 for more). Suffice to say. if the Government
wants to make the most of those extra
five years, it could do a lot worse than
look to Tesla's network for inspiration.
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when it come» to value and ptoclicouv
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Reader Test Team
Our jury's verdict on Volvo s
smallest electric car yet p48
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FIRST DRIVE
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WHILE SOME OF us drwjn of being driven
around in first class opulence from the rear
sear of a luxury limo (such as the RM W i7, on
plH the reality to that very1 few of us	be
able to afford both the car and a chauffeur. This
is perhaps why the S Series is one of BMWs
best selling models; it brings first class lewis
of refinement and comfort, but irk priced at a
more attainable busineesclass level.
The i5 is the all-electric version of the next
combustion-engined 5 Series, which is based
on a shortened version of the 7 Series' and i7*s
underpinnings. This should make fora mow
agile, nimble car, without sacrificing too much
comfort. Side by side with the latest 5 Series,
to improve aerodynamic efficiency!, and tiny T than the pricier Mercedes AMG EQE S3,
badges, but the styling differences between it All iSe have an 81.2kWh (usable capacity)
outputs. The entry-level elJriveOOs single-
motor sends 33Sbhp to the rear wheels With
a 0-62mph time of 6.0sec, it
has all the grunt you could I? »
reasonably need; it’ll keep up BMW i5 eOiv
gets up to motorway speeds
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for the performance-focuMd
5Q3bhp MOO, which has two

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battery, and while the eDriveoO's official range
is a respectable 357 miles, this trails the EQE
the M60 xDrive. Both versions have a maximum
charging rate of 205kW, with
ВИНИТИ a lO-BIXn charge expected to
topped up by that amount
cars trail behind the Porsche
Taycan's 27UkW peak rate and
20-mlnute charging time.
So far, we’ve tested the i5
This comes as standard
system that turns the rear wheels by up to
Z.5deg to improve loss-speed manoeuvrability
and high-speed stability. You can also add
body lean when cornering.
The Mod’s four-wheel drive allows you to
apply the power sooner when exiling corners,
but the et>rive*0 is actually sweeter to drive on
'The i5 feels much more
agile than the taller,
more comfort-focused
EQE when cornering'
to eiectricrty to top up tlte battery) can be set
to Low, Medium, High or Auto; in High, the
braking effect Is wrong enough to bring the
car to a complete stop. In Auto mode, the IS
when to ramp up the effect.
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much more agile than the taller, more comfort-
requiring lots of Input.
At Ims speeds, occupants are sometimes
Otherwise, the is deals with bumps In a
wonderfully controlled manner and the car
feels tied down over undulating roods. There’s
tyres or by the wind rushing pest - is barely
noticeable at motorway speeds,
The >5s brake pedal feels consistent all the
way through its travel, helping sou to brake
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There are soft, leather-like padded surfaces
glossy trim add visual interest. There’s no way
of electrically opening the doors from inside at
IX, but there's plenty of other tech on beard. The
touch-sensitive controls to open or dree the air
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Every is has comfortable spanvstyto sears
for those in the front; they're pleasingly
backrest angle and lumbar support. The drivers
seat drops lower (han it does In the EQE, for а
sportier-feeling driving position.
A 14.9in infotainment touchscreen is placed
right next to a 12.3in digital instrument panel
in the same housing (a head up display is
optional), stretching across the top of the
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At 495 litres, the <54 boot is slightly larger
infotainment system runs on the latest iDrtve
8.5 software, with a revised climate control
for convenient viewing, along with a row of
shortcut keys al the bottom of the screen for
frequently used functions.
Also welcome is that BMW's excellent rotary
infotainment controller is present tit's recently
gone missing in some smaller BMWs). This
dial is still by far the most inturthr means of
navigating the infotainment system on the
move. Meanwhile, a Harman Kardon sound
system is provided as standard, and there's
wireless phone charging for up to two devices.
'[here’s plenty of leg and head room for four
tall occupant* (even when the £ 1600 panoramx
glass roof is fitted), and the 15 is more spacious
mounted higher from the floor than its rival's.
on foot space than the outer two passengers get.
than the EQE's and there’s a deep underfloor
storage area for cables. The rear sexi backs can
be folded down remotely from the boot in a
versatile 4Q-‘2l), 4O split to boost capacity, too.
The saloon boot opening is a little restricted
when it comes to loading larger items, and
ytnill base to pay extra foe a powered bootlid
as part of the optional Comfort Pack, but if you
scheduled tn join the range party next year.
At £74,105, the cheapest eDriveao (in entry-
level M Sport trim) undercuts the equivalent
EQK 350 in AMG Line trim; there are cheaper
EQEe available, but they're the less powerful
and slower 300 versions. And while the Taycan
an being great to drive, it costs significantly
more. Meanwhile, the M«fs price leaps towards
the £100,000 marl, but It still undercuts the
equivalent EQE S3 and Taycan GTS.
Inevitably, the combustion-engined 5 Series
is much cheaper, with the 521Я costing around
£51 ,000 and the plug-in hybrid 530e starting ar
£59,455 For company car drivers, the i5 makes
cheapest 530e la expected to cost around three
In terms of kit, the iS eDrivHO M Sport
comes with virtually every feature in the
5 Series catalogue, including 19m alloy wheels
faux-leather upholstery, two-zone climate
more efficient warming of the interior in cold
conditions^ The M60 adds metallic paint,
M design alloy wheels, M logos dotted around
inside and out, memory settings for the front
seats and four-zone climate control.
As an electric executive car, the i5 won't steel
any headlines fur its battery range, tmt it's
comfort. driver appeal and value.
WHAT CAR? SAY'S
Fast. Impressively comfortable
and agile, the i5 has it all.
barring a class-leading range
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OFFERS BETTER VALUE AND MORE CHOICE
FIRST LOOK
copocey the latest Oefeerng on o«1ciol range
at 199 mles.Thats less than the Dotphn (211
Charging speed! ore more competitive,
with the e-C3 accepting rates a up to lOCkW.
ono stmiortomeMG4
Ireprea bv the chunky sMing of tail vee r
C3 (300 itres) and the Ora Funky Cot (228
tires) Ana wtWeils smaller than the Dapons
(346 xtras) and MG 4 s (363 Ihes) there
should be more than enough space tor a
large week»/ supermarket shop
•nsrtte. the doerraoora feature a aim.
I MM. tap up should K*c (round SO minutes.
ike и the Peugeot e-208) The benefit ot the
hered' awttxxxd design is there's loads
<У storage space, with a large. Стенке area
r	shirg cues tad mote SUVs so
There s a chaoe of throe trm levels, with
me eC3 is seghtty forger than the current
because space ana practically ora beta*
per in the enstng model.
the boots agger mon thereof me outgoing
’The e-C3's larger size
pays dividends when it
comes to boot space'
Volkswagen ID Golf
Popular family hatchback gets electric power for an official
range of up to 400 miles On sale 2027 Price from £33.000 (est)
Darren Moss
Fans al the sporty Go* GT1 and Golf R hot
THE WORID IS M or social media nikrencers.
who steer people s fashion losses and buying
name slotting into the brand s iireun between
me upcoming id 2 ond the larger ID 3
rnodsts wll № on. dbert *ttti dectoc rather
than petrol po*©' the GTi mid hove trcnt-M<heel
Gott ranks among the most imSuential tamly
cars out there, ond even fhoufXi the next-
generalion Go» <s slit a tew years away, the cor
electric successor to today s Aod A3 Is okeody
scheduled 10 orme in 2027.
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that co» 8 Mhwdlh front ond root ligws. its
mcnlmum mor Tok swogen i current electric
sporter models genng cnurMe* styling
you use о sunabty powerful chofQhg pow
charge from 1040% n as l»tte os 12 minutes*
The new Go* is expected to oltef о variety
rtgues of today s ronge-toppng 10 3. that
means a 77k Wh battery and on otlcci юг
and bock to traditional dais and bdtans.VW
menage 400 mite* between charging sessions
- «nough to gel from London to Mcnchester
and bat* before a top-up e needed.
As with its exteeor th© new Golf wil echo the

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FIRST DRIVE
their genetic make up. Similarly, while the
actually twinned with several other electric
SUWinfertile surface. In this case, thab
Hcugcoc с 21КИ with which the 64X)c shares
its underpinnings, Sfl.RkWh (usable) battery,
electric motor and decent, 250-mile-plus
Fiat 600e
Electric SUV takes styling cues from the cute 500 and promises
up to 254 miles of range On sale Now Price from £32.995
NON-IDENTICAL TWINS may nut look the
Perhaps unsurprisingly for a car that takes
style cues from the smaller, cityfrfendly son
hatchback, the 600e feels moot at home in an
urban environment, where its light steering
doddle to drive. You can even mitigate the
mode; this increases the level of regenerative
braking (energy that’s put back into the
battery when you lift off the accelerator) and
means you rarely have to touch the brake
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than the Avenger's and dues an impressive job
‘A 10-80% battery boost
could take as little as
12min with a suitably
powerful charger'
the new Goll e ««peeled to oflerlve adult
of pace in town, picking up nicely when you
need to nip into a gap in the traffic. It certainly
fed* punchier than its l> 62mph t
Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV are
even quicker, youll have no issues keeping
pace with fast moving traffic in the 600c -
retain* tighter body control than the soft but
and the ЫЮе is a comfortable and relaxing
modern and conventional look of its interior.
resemblance to the interior of the Avenger,
««peat it to at least match the capacity of
tout autonomous driving technology This
means its wil be able to lake the*
hands of! the sleeting wheel ri conditions
odvonood electric cor when n goes on sal©,
the Gall shoUdn t oe much mo»e e^ensve
than buyng them in Expected to slan at
atound £33vOOQ the new Golf wil bodge the
price gap between me D 2 and ID 3.
sprightly on a twisty
road, though, ft*
suspension к soft,
resulting in noticeable
body lean, and its
steering is overly light
and doesn't inspire
confidence. Th e*
points, combined
with a somewhat
spongy brake pedal,
mean there's little fun
to be found in trying
to gee the 600e along
on yxjur favourite
country road.
controls and infotainment system.
However, the red
painted dashboard
of entry fowl Had
edition models (matt
Ivory on range-
cars) makes for a
cheerier interior
than the rather grey
and dour-looking
innards of the MG ZS
andVauxhall Мокка
Ekctnc. And while
moot of the plastics on
show are hard to the
touch, they doert»
, LED headlights
like the 10.3m infotainment
touchscreen, with its intuitive
responses. You have to pay
extra for built-in sat-nav
on Red trim, but we really
wouldn't bother, because
Android Auto and Apple
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comes as standard.
The 600e is quite compact
by electric SUV standards. It's a touch longer
than a ty pical family hatchback, such as
will be okay for head room, but their knees
will dig Into the front wetbacks. The 360-litrv
boot (almost Identical in size to tire Avenger’s)
is also much smaller than those of the Kona
Electric (466 litres) and Niro EV (4 TS litres).
on price- In entry-level Red trim, this is one
of the cheapest electric Sins on sale, starting
up the interior efficiently
£400(1, but that buys you
an electrically adjustable
driver s seat, heated front
control and keyless entry.
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top-up in around Z7 minutes.
The 600? is a characterful and keenly priced
addition to the electric SUS' crowd. Factor in a
WHAT САЯ? SAYS
Not much fun to drive, but
keen pricing, decent range
and smart interior appeal
jhcUd shl m with most tamilei routines
As to» chorptXJ the iX2s 64 8k Wh (unobte
capacity) battery can be topped up at
speeds of up to 130kW: that means a 10^0%
boost *»n tofce around halt an hour if you use
a smatDty powerful change point
The iX2 is longer and taker than the
25ГОГО of ertra knee room tor rear passengers
nstoe. but range
could be better
Genesis GV60
Our rSec-rc SUV
champion has a
The iX2 xDrive30 has
two electric motors tor
four-wheel drive and a
5.6sec 0-62mph time'
ex*thg X2 drjopponts
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luggage should poee no trouble However, the
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some other moders in no tange1 hcMng о
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optioner eieciricdiy operated tow h*ch
it you ire no* rood/ to mote the switch io
electric power, the iX2i oombuetton-powered
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Peugeot e-3O8
New etectnc family hatchback puts a French twist on the
Vauxhall Astro Electric s recipe On sale Now Price from £40.050
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IF YOU BOUGHTone of the first DVD players
that went oci sale in 1997. )vu would haw paid
north of EfcOO. A few years later, you could get
one for less than EM. 7hc point is: you often pay
a premium for new technology. The hope и that
as it develops and becomes more commonplace
over the years, the price comes down.
So. are we seeing a similar pattern with
electric vehicles (EVs|? Well, yes and no. Some
HVs such as the MG 4, are very affordable these
case. Take the Peugeot c 30». for example.
This folly electric version of Peugeot's family
hatchback joins petrol and plug-in hybrid
versions with an entry-level price of £40.050.
while the top-spec e 308 GT model we tried will
set you back Е42ДМ. That makes it expensive.
market. The entry-level MG 4. which isrrt as
like guise. And stepping up to the class, leading
Ted* Model 3 will cost you only slightly nw.
Mechanically and eiectncall'y, the e-308 is
largely identical Io the Vauxhall Astra Electric.
battery and the same 134bhp electric motor,
which drives the front wheels.
The electric motor’s instant low-down shove
means it s sprightly enough for most everyday
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The е-306's boot has the same 361-litn*
quickly. Even (be slowed
Electric sprints from О 62m ph
in Wwc, the e 306 takes a
slightly longer 9.8eec. In fact,
must of the e-308 s rivals are
far livelier off the line and get
slightly hrm edge, and
How far you can travel on a lull charge is a big
consideration. The e aoa's official range of 257
miles doesn't particularly stand out, but rt%
competitive with entry-level versions of the
Bum and Volkswagen ID 3. Many rivals, though,
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noise for occupants to contend with, though;
this isn't a blissfully quiet EV on the move.
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harsh. However, they're
dealt with quickly, and that
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much the same size as the boot in the MG 4, but
the Bom's is bigger. Still, an e 308 SW estate is
small EV standards, the е-308's interior has the
lit and finish of a five-star hotel, whereas the
charging, the c 306 is pretty unremarkable.
Its max imum rate of lOOkW means a 20 WYh
top-up takes around half an hour; meet rivals
can take on power faster than that.
Overall, having a much nicer interior gives
the e-306 the advantage over its Astra sister,
example, with a 341 -mile range, while the
MG 4 Extended Range offers 323 miles tberefc
The materials look and feel nice, while build
quality feels solid throughout. The touchscreen
infotainment system features dear, crisp
has the same fairly cramped rear seats. Tall
passengers in the back will find there's less
head and leg room than in the Bom and MG 4.
WHAT CAR?1..AYS
Comfortable and nice
inside, but plenty of cheaper
rivals make more sense
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BMW i7 M70
Range-topping version of this
electric luxury saloon packs
serious performance On sale
Now Price from £161,963
THERE ARE FEW better way» to tnrvd in
luxurious comfort than as a rear seal passenger
in a BMW’ i7. But now. with the arrival of this
flagship M70 xDrive version, your chauffeur
favourite version, the xDriveM. total power to
up from S3Thhp to bMlbhp. Perhaps nwi more
impressive is the torque figure, at 74Hlb ft
instant you prod the accelerator, with the car
catapulting from 0 62mph in 3.7scc.
The xDrlve60*s 4.7sec time is hardly slow,
though, and >vu moetly notice the MMs extra
turning in to comers, although the M7D still
very quietly and rapidly.
The M70X suspension is
slightly firmer than in other
versions, and the addition of
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supported. Due to its extra
sb in other i7s, with a usable
capacity of 101.7kWh and
head back into the soft,
squishy head restraint w.
a bit more force. Otherwise,
lAjuet like any other i7.
comers, lessening the i7s already quite gentle
i7s; officially, it can cover 343 miles between
With visual differences limited to Nue brake
calipers, M logos and a different 21in wheel
design, we don’t rexkon the M70's slightly better
the EZS.OOO leap from buying the xDriveftO.
WHAT CAR? SAYS
Upgrodes haven't harmed
the 17 buf don't add enough
to justify the price jump
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Refresh for this posh family SUV includes tech upgrodes inside On sale Now Price from £37,625
With the GLA 180 now discontinued. the
entry-level model is the IftlbhpGLA 200, which
gains mild hybrid electrical assistance for its
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric
Small electric hatchback is brought up to date, gaining a
slightly bigger battery option On sale Now Price from £32.445
Lawrence Cheung
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“DON'T GO CHANGING" sang Bll>y JoH. In
a sentiment that might chime with Vauxhall
Corsa owners. You see, this small hatchback has
The updated Corea Electric, then, should
put their minds at rest. In electric and petrol
formula hasn't been messed with, but it now
has more of a family resemblance to the brand's
broader choice of electric versions.
A new Design trim markedly undercuts
the Corsa Electric's previous entry-level GS,
and Long Range variants are now available
a punchier, !S4bhp electric motor, fed by a
slightly bigger battery with a 48.1 kWh usable
capacity . The current 134bhp electric motor
and 46.3kWh battery will continue to be offered
in conjunction with the Design and GS trims.
The Lang Range's official 0-62mph time of
В.2яес isn't much quicker than the regular
to back, you struggle to notice the difference.
and Normal driving modes (which restrict the
electric motor's output) give you enough power
to keep up with motorway traffic, although you
have to be firmer on the accelerator in Eco.
Only Sport mode gn« yvu access to full power,
The Long Range's
incremental increase
in battery* foot means
it can officially cover
up to 246 mile’s
between chargee
(compared with
the regular model's
222 miles). That’s
competitive with the
Renault Zoe^a 239
miles but no match
for the MG 4 Long
Ranges 2X1 miles.
As eret, the Corsa
Electric is a very
straightforward car
to drive, but plenty of
Otherwise. the Corsa
Those looking for fun through
ujme before. Unlike the
Mini Electric, with to tharper
steering wheel, through
steering wheel tlwt you gaae
the Corsa for ride comfort,
taking the sting out of
joints, more deftly. You hear
the Corea's suspension thumping away, too, and
there's mure wind noive at motorway speed»
than in rivals. Its also a shame that the brake
Interior changes are minimal; a slicker
Range versions get a 10.Otn upgrade over
the 7.din infotainment touchscreen you get
bringing updated software. This system takes
inputs. Ultimate trim now cornea with wireless
connectivity for Android Auto and Apple
though, finding a comfy driving position is easy
in the Corsa; there's lots of steering wheel and
scat adjustment, although only Ultimate trim
Tlx* Corsa also retains physical dials and
buttons for moot dimale control functions;
some of these involve going to a menu on the
infotainment screen (which inconveniently
overrides the sat-nav map you might be looking
atX but adjustments are generally far lees of a
material on higher trim levels, the interior
to predominantly made from cheap-feeling,
the much cheaper petrol-powered Carxa, but
the similar-priced е-20в feels more upmarket
than the Corsa Electric, and the Mazda MX-30
and Mini Electric have truly plush interiors.
At least head room to decent front and rear by
Nissan Leaf if you regularly carry four adults,
while the Corsa Electric is priced In line with
the e-206 and Mini Electric, ift the cheapest
of the three if you buy via our online New Car
buying service. The Zoe and MG 4 are much
cheaper again, though. The entry-level Design
trim comes with plenty of equipment, including
16in alloy wheels LED headlights, cruise
Ihc Corsa Electnc remains a competent
small electric hatchback, and these updates
any way agunst its rivals. If the deal is tempting
WHAT CAR? SAY’S
Despite power and range
boosts, the Corsa Electric is
still a mid-tabte contender
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such as a Mercedes-Benz S-Cbss or a Range
Rover, but the LM is more ahout dignified
though is its interior. Firstly, quality is superb.
Every surface is covered either with supple
leather or classy wood trim, and the way things
в relaxing' serene, especially for those In the
№ soar with any modicum of acceleration,
Considering Ihe LMs focus on relaxation, the
unspilled - than rapid transport. Anyway,
there's enough power for the chauffeur not
Mint's more, when the electric motors are
completely; the fourseater's huge, individual
rear scuts could lx- straight from the first class
cabin of a swanky airliner. They has» foldout
tables and loads of electric adjustability, even
adjustments), with three manually adjusted
seats in the third row. Even back there, head
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WHAT CAR? SAVS
Supremely comfy to be driven
around in, with incredible
infotainment, fit and finish
★★★★
Ford Ranger Raptor
High-performance version of Ford’s pick-up gains a more frugal
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THE PETROL-POWERED RANGER Raptor is a
2.5-tonne pick-tip with V6 turbo firepower that
can blast its way over (or through) forbidding
face, with 8 soundtrack and handling on loose
surfaces that would do justice to a rally car.
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promises л slightly mure bearable 26.6mpg;
Raptor fans might remember ——————
this 20fibhp 2.0-litre unit as fcU’AZafl
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Raptors 10.5eeci>62mph
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IJ-Max Arctic Trucks AT35. That iMk engine
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though. First of all, the diesel comm with only
a rear locking differential (the petrol also has a
locking front diff, for even more traction), and
.And while both versions get long travel coil
spring suspension I for greater axle articulation
than the regular Rangers, helping off-road
agility), the diesel Raptor is denied the petrol
speeds. It’s better than the
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exposed to in tlse D-Max,
but it s nothing like as plush
as in the petrol Raptor.
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petrofs twin chrome exhaust
pipes, and its steering wheel
exhaust mode I
suspension, engine and
and spacious (tall adults can comfortably sit in
In diesel guise, the Raptor is civilised and
looks the part, plus it undercuts the petrol by
about £2500. As a blood and thunder Raptor
experience, though, it’s not the full package.
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Efficiency gains are offset by a
drop in excitement compared
with the petrol Raptor
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The staggering power of (be AMG А45Ч
2.0 titre engine 415bhp, to be exact
means it can outsprint a BMW М2 from
O-62mph This is much more (han just an
A-Chus with a hugely powerful engine,
though; h’s very clever with it
For example, a highly adjustable
four-wheel drive system means the
A45 can be sec up for maxima m traction,
or - in the right place - for gracefully
automatic gearbox, its as easygoing in
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Its high-tech interior Is right at the
two as «arsdard. Of oou nr, being a
last price £46.270
Target Price £45.266 Target PCP £535
in an Audi Q3 or BMWXI.
The РЗЭ0 S makes great sense, with
Its comfy rtdejdentlful power and
generous Wt This includes 12-way
electrically adjustable, healed front
is Range Rover Evoque
It you judge value by bulk, the .Alpine
Atilt scores poorly; this entry level
version gives you just 1 lookg of car for
your money. Keen drivers know, though,
that weight is the enemy of fun, and this
svelte coupe delnrrs the latter in spades.
With Z49bhp to power a car that's as
light м a Volkswagen Polo, O62mph
takes just 4.5sec, and the Al 10 feels
that just adds to hs playful feel.
This car focuses on driver appeal;
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buy the saloon version. Then, for the
latest MX BMW added a second optic*
buy the estate version, aka the М3
Touring. And what an estate it b.
with a 5O3bhp twin-turbocharged
dog'tip runi'holiday-friendly SOO litres of
boot space, the М3 Competition Tburing
combines performance with practicality
In a way that would blow sports car
owners' minds. Plus, it's jusrtO.lsec
slower from O-62mph than the saloon,
easily beating the mil Audi RS4 Avant.
more comfortably than the Audi Q7.
What s perhaps moot impressive about
counting the ludicrously quick SQ7 s
behemoth feel hot-hatch brisk, What’s
10 Skoda Karoq
Our pack 1 5 TSI150 SEI
Lntprkȣ3IS55
Target Price £29 Г4Т1 Target PCP £339
Enginw 4cA1496CC turbo petrol
Gearbox 6-spo monad
O62mpti В 9j«: Top speed 31rrpti
Tbe Skoda Karoq has made a success
of being laser focused on the demands
of family SUV buyers. It has a spacious
interior that can take the six-footer»
without a grumble, its comfy ride should
longer trips, and the 521 litre boot could
accommodate more luggage In our tests
than the rival Seat Areca’s.
Kodiaq in Skoda s SUV range, the Karoq
and 1$ in its element when cruising on
the motorway. We recommend the mid-
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9 Audi П
Our peck 40TF9 SlneS *on*c
List price £37,725
Targe» Price £V. 179 Target PCP £408
Engine 4см. 1984CC. tirt»a pe*oi
Geartxm 7-epd automatic
042mph 6 taec Top speed 1 S3mph
Economy 40 4mpg COi 158g/km
You'll hane to be quick if you want a
new Audi ГТ. because the end of the
road is fast approaching for this iconic
coupd and convertible. That the top-
spec version is called Final Edition is
a sobering thought for fans of theTTs
driving panache, great design and
• и и .i I, ।
Our pick of the engine*, to the entry-
level 2.0-litrv, budged *0 TFSI. which
can power the coupe to 62mph in 6.6sec;
the more powerful 43 TFSI barely feds
our favourite, too, although wed add the
£975 Plus Pack for climate control and
7 Skoda Fabia
Our ptck 1 0T9 SE Comfort
Torg<H Price £19.24Q Target PCP £219
of the moel spacious small hatchbacks
on the market; four tail adults will be
thaw of cars such as the Ford Focus
from the class above, and there's interior
but the mid-range 94bhp 1.0 TSI
prorides the best blend of smoothness
and fuel economy. It won't win you any
of the Fabia to perfection.
8VolvoXC40	6 Ford Puma
last orioe£3f. 445
Torget Price £37 1OS torget PCP Ы03
Engine 4c.t. 'Woe. turtxt petrol
Gearbox 7-spa oulomulre
You know what you’re getting with a
Volvo: understated styling, a premium
feel and impeccable safety credentials.
And that sums up the bramfs smallest
SUV. the XC40. It’s offered in pure
electric form, but it's the pair af mild
hybrid petrols. badged B3 and B4. we're
interested In here. Both have ZJMItre
engines and are sprightly and smooth,
is worth the extra cost oser the B3.
help pre th» XC« a smoother ride than
you get in its BMW XI and Jaguar EPace
family SUV has comfter septs.
Our pick I 0 Eccboost mHEV 1S5 ST-Lme
Let price £2 6, MC
Target Price £24 993 target POP «М
Engine 3c ,t. W90C. lirba pe«ol
Gearbox 6-spa inonua
Of all tire small SUVs tn this top 20,
the .'ord Puma is the one best suited
In racy ST Line trim, sports suspension
keeps the Puma level in comers, and
of connection to the road. And while the
ride Is firm, this makes the Puma lass
bouncy than many rivals.
The Skoda Kamiq и more spacious
inside, but the Puma has a superb boot.
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’ll»# 40ft refined, gutsy and cftx icnt
hauling this behemrth around, while
engine 6:-Д 2W8oc. Krtro petrol
Engine 3cyt 9Wcc. turbo. petrol
Economy 4?4rr-0gCO2 I35g/km
Economy 42 hmpg COj 151 g/km
The Volkswagen Т-Roc delhers in all
Yee, our reigning Sports Car of the Year
Engine 4c>< i995cc turbo pelrol
Gearbox 7-spd oulomatki
2 BMW 4 Series Соорё
Our pick 420» M Sport (Pro tack)
Let pnoa £46.235
4 Volkswagen T-Roc
Our pick l.OTSIllOUfe
5 BMW X7
UM price «ЛЛОЫЗ
Whether you look it as a seven sealer or
a luxury car fit's both), the BM W X7 is
peerless among regular petrol models.
IlB sumptuous yet practical interior
lanky adults can relax in first class
comfort (there's more space in its third
row than you'd find in an Audi Q7), while
its long-distance criming credential’» are

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and most comfortable cars in the
rivals such as the Audi Q2 and Mini
Countryman, plus it has a smart looking
driving poeltion and lots of standard kit.
Our preferred 1.(Mitre petrol engine
but it's pleasantly peppy, so it randy
having managed an impressive 44.7mpg
3 Porsche 718 Cayman
Our pack GTS
Let pcio* £75,575
Engine 6сД 3995c. petrol
drive will easily justify the outlay.
The GTS's 4.0-litre Dal six engine
sounds rich and soulful, and its
performance is addictive, with the
pace is matched by sublime handling
joy to guide along a twisty road.
ia made from high-quality materials
The Cayman's
4.0-litre flat six
engine sounds
rich and soulful'
Compromise may be the •secret to a
happy relationship, but the BMW
.45 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe,
adaptive suspension gives a comfy- ride.
Meanwhile, the entry-level 420i's18lbhp
driving, plus it s fairly economical.
Nor do you hare to forgo practicality;
the 4 Series’ clasey interior can seat four
should be kind to your wallet.
boot can hold a set of golf dubs.
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VOLVO EX3O
As the Swedish brand enters uncharted territory
with its smallest electric SUV yet, we ask the
members of our reader jury to issue their verdicts

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I'm vet)* bitereMed in cars
particularly electric models and
am keen to see if the EX30 could
be a fitting replacement far mv
BMW ix! lore the EXJOs design; I
think it’s rety handsome, with rts
chunky exterior styling.
sophisticated, too, and the plastics
used feel very durable. Ihorv are a
few little niggles, though, such as
the centrally mounted glovebox,
which is fairly small and a bit
inaccessible, and I’d prefer larger
bottle holders in the doors that
battle or Thermos flask.
"Mv wife and I often carry a
pair of foldable bkydea in the
boot of our i3» they wouldn’t lit
Age 58
Jen Docorato*
Drive» Reoaull Kadjar
‘I'm thinking of replacing my
Kadjar and am looking for
something that*» a bit different.
Гт also considering switching
to a pure electric vehicle and
wonder if the ЕХЗП would fit the

reverse with your fingertip* -
handy when you're manoeuvring
and the LX30 has enough space
the wheel, but it doesn't feel as
roomy in the back seats as my
Kadjar. And, ahhoqgh the floor
in front of the rear seats ia nicely
flat, it seems a bit high compared
with the seats themselves.
"1 like that there's a simple
button on the dashboard to
open the tailgate remotely. In
I'm not sure about the air
venb on the ЕХЭ0 s dashboard,
though: the)- look and feel a bit
cheap compared with the rest
of the interior"
Drives Citroen Grand
C4 Spocetourer Tesio Model 3
HMy Tesla Model 3 is a company
car, so I'd like to know whether
the Volvo Е.ХЭ0 deserves a place
on my shortlist when the time
comes to replace iL
1 hme three young children,
so although it wouldn't replace
our Citroen MPS' as the family
wagon, my next car would «ill be
expected to take on family dude»
from time to time, while the
LX30 is much the smaller than
the Citroen. 1 reckon it would
tackle shorter journey's without
too much trouble.
‘The MkWh version of the
LX 30 can oflk-iaUy go I art her on
a charge than my Model 3, and
switching away from Tesla would
has helped make charging the
Tfcsla so easy. In fact, I've only
had to queue up to plug in once
’.he while time I've owned it.
"As for the exterior design, I
think the EX-30 looks fantastic
from every angle. I’m very-
keen on how futuristic it looks.
I certainly prefer its angular
styling io the Smart *14 more
bulbous appearance,
“If the EX3O ends up getting a
good What Car? raring, lU try to
Model 3 back next March."
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EV CHARGING
CABLES: THE
SHOCKING
TRUTH
Read our expose before you buy an EV
charging cable from an unfamiliar brand
О Claire Evans
Gtomeionstii
I Ithough moet tsew
electric vehicles
A	(EVs) and plug-in
M	hrtrids(PHEVt)
come with kuds
With, are not (««ally obliged to
way that high street retailers are.
to sell sub -standard or fake
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Many people also want additional
Office for Product Safety and
Standards (OPSS) found that, of
the electrical goods in general
offered for sale online. 634 didnl
table that allowe you to plug in to a
safety charity Electrical Safety
However, EV charging leads
are expensne For example, a
items it bought from online
marketplaces and tested were
Recharge from a franchised dealer
costs £338. That makes it tempting
to opt for n cheaper product from
an online marketplace, especially
of Electrical Safety First, said:
Government show that online
charging cable sourced online, we
bought three examples with three-
shoot up to eight million by 2030.
expert with Electrical Safety First.
along with the growing demand
for the cats lhemsetres. There are
so it's harder for them to make
informed choices when buying.
It’s aleodifficult to tell If an online
£169 from Amoton
£130 from Arncaon
THE CABLES
WE TESTED
We've found, though, that doing
so could put you and your family
in clanger. That's because online
third-party sales sites, such as
Amazon Marketplace, eBay and
of aftermarket EV changing cables.
electronically In a laboratory, and
£106 from
compcnemoulhcrtycom
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EV charging cable test

More than ’
six million people
(one in 10) in the UK have
bought an electrical
device that's turned out
to be dangerous, either
because it overheats or
because it poses a risk of
electric shock, according
to Electrical
Safety First .
All thiw глЫсс were lab tested
to we If they met the safety
looked at the two with the most
protection from electric shock end
RCD TESTS
The charging cables we bought
this risk, the RCD switches the
power off very qukkly
It и a legal requirement fur this
type of charging cable to have »
RCD I Residual Current Device)
tests. The RCD is one of a number
of safety systems buih Into a
three-pin cable's control box. It
measures a range of electrical fault
(lECl, which sets international
standards for EV charging cable
safety. The standards cover
ADVICE
an RCD that's rated for EV*. If it
being adequate protection in
the cable is plugged into, so it s
unlikely to be suitable for EV use.
PLUG TESTS
The lab also tested each cable's
niade good contact. Ekcirx-lty
aren't the correct size or shape,
the power has to puss through a
risk that the plug will overheat.
The lab also looked at the
Those used with EVs should
comply with the relevant British
Standard, RS 1363 EV, and that
code should be stamped on
them. EV-rated plugs go through
j
Four million
people have bought
a fake electrical
product in the past
year, according
to research carried
out by Electrical
Safety First
и',,  и i,.„	.
tested repeatedly for long periods
of time, potentially 16 hours
charging, eight hours off and 16
hours charging again, and this is
This reflects the fact that the
full capacity for long periods.
VISUAL TESTS
was checked on the cables. All
electrical goods should state
manufacturer and base a CE
(European conformity) or UKCA
(UK conformity) logo on (hem,
including on Type 2 connectors -
the end ul the charging cable that


they comply with, at» well»their
EV charging cables must be
durable and tamper resistant,
2 plugs should be covered up so
they can’t be undone, and the
control units should be sturdy and
situated fairly close to the threc^
pin plug, w (bey'tv lea» likely to be
lying on the ground, where they
or exposed to rain. That said, they
THE RESULTS
The lab tests concluded that all
electric shock due to their
the cables failed
F British Standards
1
Г I. Hi
In the RCD test
the EVCARs lead and Portable EV
Charger failed all five.
has RCD protection. That tn irwlf
points to (he cable being illegal,
because it doesn’t have its own
adequate RCD protection.
When the charging cables were
tested in the plug socket, none of
the connection, but this didn't
In addition, all three cables are
than 13 amps, but their three plr
plup should only operate at up t
of the EVCARS «hie was noted; it
stated that tbc lead could be used
extra heat. And if It's In use for
When it came to (he labelling
on the Type 2 connectors, none of
the cables had the manufacturers
EVCARS ones d>d show the correct
information at all on the Portable
EV Charger’s Type 2 plug. Although
all three cables had data panels on
their control units, the Information
was badly worded and did not
clearly state the safety regulations
that each device adhered to.
The control unit of each cable
ground, but none of them felt
my sturdy and It wasn't clear
what degree of water resistance
they had. In foci, the Portable
EV Charger’s control box label
stated that it must not be used in
'rainstorm' conditions.
While moat of the screws and
fixing points were covered up, the
Type 2 connector on rhe tlasser
cable had a screw head clearly
visible on it. meaning it would be
easy for someone to open. The
EVCARS and Gasser cables did
come with limited instruction
leaflets, bur the Portable EV
Charger had nothing.
Confusingly, the EVCARS cable's
leaflet states it shouldn’t be used
In the rein, but its control box
says it's (P66 rated, indicating (hat
it’s suitable fur use in the rain.
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EV charging cable test
OASSER MODE 2
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER
marked with a higher, IP67 rating,
but the written instructions say not
the charging cables from sale
while it investigated our findings.
RETAILERS'
RESPONSES
We informed the companies that
had sold these cables about our
findings and asked if they would
stop wiling (hew potentially
dangerous products.
overseas factories that meet
strict quality standards. Our EV
chargjng cables arc designed
and manufactured to handle the
said: ‘Safety is a top priority at
Amazon. We require all products
offered in our store to comply with
applicable laws and regulations
and have developed industry
that the cables capacity- is well
matched to the plug and vehicle's
requirement», preventing any risk
of overheating during usage. Until
or oon-compUant products from
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These plug-in hybrid SUVs can all save you money on
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н
rich history of
innovation. It
introduced the
Accord executive car, pioneered
agility-enhancing fuur-wheel
steering in the Prelude coupe
technology with the Insight.
But when you shift focus to the
brands largest family SUV, the
CR-V, there's less to crow about
The original model from 1995 may
have played a significant role in
Toyota RAV-I was ahead of it. And
given that Honda is a brand that
this latest, sixth generation CR V is
plug-in hybrid (PH EV) in Europe, a
decade after Mitsubishi launched
the Outlander PH EV.
However, being late to the
party isn't necessarily a had thing,
because |ft given Honda time to
deliver a very competitive PHEV
system for it. The plug-in CR-V
uses the same 2.0-litre petrol
*5 the regular hybrid CR-V and
Civic family hatchback, but it
battery. As a result, the official
electric range is 51 miles - an
flg lt, fa t I. d M
The new CR-V is bigger than i
and the PHEV is available only in
fully loaded Advance Tech trim
specs with the regular hybrid).
These upmarket ambitions come
with a commensurately lofty
price tag of 153,995 - putting the
CR-V riglM in the firing line of
the Lexus NX.
When the latest iteration of the
•warded the PHEVveraion a flve-
Mug in Hybrid of the Year twice in
pricing and a groat interior. Honda
could hardly have picked a more
Our final contender comes from
posh SUV caper Land Rover.
we w always rated highly in diesel
form, but И can also be had with
plug-in hybrid power. The РЗООе
shares the smaller Evoques set up,
cylinder petrol ermine «nd a small
electric motor on the roar axle -
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buyers ho»wer, stand to benefit
efliciency. And for the biggert
savings, youll want to drive on
With their reUtnviy large
batteries, the CRV(17.7kWh) and
NX (le.lkWh) haie an advantage
mct the Discovery Sport, which
The Discovery Sport и also the
heaviest of our contenders (by a
to efficiency, weight is ли enemy.
and town driving) the NX covered
36.8 miles before its battery was
fully depleted, followed less than a
managed ju» 2Я.6 miles before its
petrol engine kicked in.
Nor is the Discovery Spurt's
in the NX and СЯ-V. Producing
I HRbhp, it provides enough zip fix
urban driving, but its slow rate of
Thankfully, this isn’t the case
when the petrol engine kicks in.
NX (which are four wheel drive)
each producing 3fl5bhp m total,
they feel properly punchv, with
U60mph in 6.3®cc and the latter
sway from the lights.
With ISlbhp. the fnmt-wheel-
to OChnph from a standstill.
Due to the fact that its electric
motors drive the wheels most of
the time (with the petrol engine
acting only as a generator to keep
the battery topped up, except at
high speeds), wu get foil power the
entire time you're trundling along,
whether the engine is running or
automatic gearbox, the result is
very relaxed and smooth progress
because the Ot-V doesn’t shuffle
suffers quite a delay when you ask
for a burst of acceleration, as you
COMPARISON
automatic gearbox can get caught
When it comes to handling.
agile Civic's playbook; both'
through corners and the steering
is precise (albeit a tad too heavy
the Discovery Sport and NX sway
about more through bends and run
out of grip relatmdy quickly. While
the Discovery Sport's steering
precision of the CR-vi once you
start to up yuur pace The NX has
the lightest steering of the bunch.
Most huyers will be more
and it s the NX that strikes the
and control. White it's not quite
as supple as the CR-V around
town, it's still pretty forgiving (on
standard 18in wheels, at least),
and it feels significantly more
sealed at motorway speeds. The
Discovery Sport has a plush ride
it4 easily upMit by bumps and
potholes, and it shimmies the moot
over sharp ridges.
hushed at motorway speeds, with
doing the best job of isolating
occupants from the outside world.
to cover long diMances.
The CR-V has the strongest
contenders come to a halt
smoothly enough, but they take
significantly longer to pull up
from TOmph than the СП V.
BEHIND THE WHEH
Driving position. vWMlty
buld quality
If you're considering a family
SUV over a traditional hatchback
because you prefer a more
commanding driving position,
you’ll be very pleased with the
Discovery Sport and NX. Both
perch you nice and high, giving
you fine visibility all round.
In contrast, the CR-V place* you
in a lower, alighth' sportier driving
parking Is a relative breeae in all
three cars became they benefit
Irum t runt and rear parking
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Honda CR-V vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lexus NX
The CR-V and NX provide an extra
helping hand thanla tn their
360deg cameras (a E5S5 option
on the Discovery sport).
seat, although the NX tnisaesout
Depending on your driving
portion, the NX’s steering wheel
can also obscure the top of the
the steering wheel. This isn't
an issue in the Discovery Sport
and CR-V, even if the former's

rather old fashioned. These arc
point. Yes, it's solidly constructed,
but hard plastics abound lower
wheel, leather wrapped armrests
and aluminium trim inserts, but
the NX hits back with slightly
touch materials in abundance and
lighter-coloured trim options to lift
the ambience. The Discovery Sport
information. Like the NX, the CRV
has fully digital instruments.
When It come» to interior
quality, the Discovery Sport and
TheCRV, meanwhile, looks
almost identical to the CMc inside.
supplemented by a modest digital
screen that sits in between the
metal trim inserts k»ok relatively
cheap. The dark tones of the
SPACt AND PRACTICALITY
Front space. roar space,
seating ledbiity boot
Unless you’re approaching six
and a half feet tall, you’ll tit eawly
in the front of any of these care
the CR-V and Discovery Sport
come aa standard with panoramic
glass nxife. But just in case you’re
especially long in the leg, the NX’s
front scats go back the farthest and
the Discovery Sport has the most
head room. The margins, however,
space in the front, with each car
offering a decent sized glovebox
and oddment cubbies.
COMPARISON
hump in the roof. This is to
make room for the panoramic
roof’s roller blind, and it makes
only of average height. Oh. and
don't think about sitting in
room, Eten with the rear ccartacкя
to sit with their neck benL
Both the NX and Discovery
Sport have usefully more rear
more leg room, but (be NX's rear
long journey. This is not an option
in the Discovery Sport, although
it’s the best for carrying three
much dbow room as the CR-V.
motor and fuel tank. Still, boot
we could fit tn the NX.
With Ms height-adjustable boot
CR-V can also bold eight suiteases.
though, that the adjustable floor
doesn’t run the full length of the
its high position. Without this step,
we suspect the CR-Vcould swallow
In terms of seating flexibility,
о t-unl. '.'-I, -I .it r. .< чи-Ь. ..
Audi QS. BMW X3. Mercedes Bern
GLC and Volvo XC60, have a more
flexible 46'20/40 split. However,
the NX is alone here in that its
seathacks lie flat and flush with the
boot floor when folded down. The
Discovery Sport's setbacks form
a tdseable ramp when down, while
the CR Vk sit much higher than the
longer items into the extended
load bay tricky.
BUYING AND OWNING
Costs, equgxnent. retool
sofoty ano secur^y
If you’re a company car driver.
their petrol or diesd equivalents.
However, you’ll sacrilice a much
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Honda CR-V vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lexus NX
Pack on the Discovery Sport). The
value much better titan its rwato,
making it a significantly cheaper
the least efixlent of our trio when
the battery to fam it returned just
31.3mpg in our real worid tests.
compared with 45.7mpg for the
NX and 46.1 mpg for the CR V.
And while many private buyers
are likely to go down the PCP
finance route, the Discovery Sport
NX and a whopping ER18 for the
CR-V. These are all three-year
deals with a £5000 deposit and a
AU three come equipped with
climate control, heated front seats,
adapthv cruise control, keyless
entry and an electric tailgate. The
an extra £230 for a heated steering
wheel - a standard feature on the
NX and CR V. The latter, however,
luxuries such as ventilated front
seats and a head-up display.
Euro NCAP hasn’t yet appraised
the new CR-V for safety, but the
Discovery Sport and NX both
recvnvd five stars lout of five)
plenty of safety kit, including
lane keeping assistance and trafiic
sign recognition, while the CR-V
and NX add biinfapot monitors
(part of the £630 Driver Assist
function and self-parting.
In the 2023 What Car? Reliability
Survey, the NX was confirmed by
owners as the most dependable
family SUV you can buy. whereas
the- Discovery Sport finished
one spot from the bottom in its
be included. In the overall brand
the top> while Honda was sixth
(out of 32) and Land Rover was


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The reason why the NX e
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Year and one of the best
family SUVs Is dear when
you look at Its Individual
star ratings; Its strong in
mast areas and below
par in none. As wei as
being quick, eftoient. ptash
and roomy inside and a
comfy cruiser, it promises
unbeatable reliability.
It sets a standard the
new CR-V can't quite
reach, but the latter still
impresses. Not only is It
sharper to drrve than Ils
rivets. but it also comes
with more kit and is a
tempting proposlton as a
company car. If the CR-V
had a plusher interior,
more rear head room and
more competitive private
inancing. it might have
taken the top spot
the Discovery Sport True,
it’s the worst of the three for
company cor buyers and
Us poor reliability record
is oft-pulling, but in other
respects it makes о great
deal ol sense tor private
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The new MG 4 Extended Range costs thousands less
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'The MG's
indicated range
started to drop
a lot quicker
than expected,
so Doug had to
go to Plan B'
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charging points plugged in and went to grab
some lunch. He returned 36 minutes later
to find the battery topped up with 41 kWh of
energy <an average rate af 95kW/hour) and
enough range to get hack to Ixmdon.
Doug, on the other hand, was only just
farther into the journey. Ordering {and eating)
lunch took a bit longer than expected, so the
MG was plugged in for 57 minutes and received
61.4kWh - an average of 65kW7hour.
Again, traffic had started to build up by this
point, so the MG arrived in London around
45 minutes after the Tesla. That wasn’t too bad,
and Doug assured us the farm shop lunch was
to wve money- WeU, for this purpose, le<4
assume both ears began the trip folly charged
at the current electricity price cap of 27p,'kWh.
Many electric car owners who have off-street
HOW MUCH DID ГТ COST?
So, we know rise journey was quicker and less
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yow l get tram ОПЕК
True even me enrry-e*el Model 3 costs
monks to mpranemenH in chargng speed
ond the pubtc chorcpng network
m re MG. we encountered no broken
chorgingoaysaieonenbiQgerOr e^nthat
depreciation. it won i com you rrocn more
or charge kxohonj onv о couple of
communcottan mor toes the stress out ot
the experience it (neons you donl have
txWont vaue in entryJevel {£26995) form
gel the battery back up to full in London. So,
that's a total of £55.39 - barely more than half
than any of the public charging points Doug
visited. but also because the Tesla proved
more efficient. It averaged 3.8 miles per kWh.
compared with the MG’S 3.4 milcs/kWh. So,
even though Will actually did 22 mikes more
than Doug in total, due to slightly different
routes suggested by each sat nav, the journey
in the Tesla was massively cheaper.
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Honda Jazz 2020-pcesent
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there are numerous cubbies fur odds and erufe.
With soft materials on the surfaces you touch
regularly, it feels classy, too. The infotainment
comfy family transport for a sensible price, the
Jazz is practically perfect in стету way.
In fart, Ms Poppins would tew rhe Jazz.
Thanks to its magic’ rear seats, which can be
flipped up to free up space, she could disgorge
the aspidistra from her handy handbag and
carry it upright without spilling any soil. Her
lamp stand and mirror would be better carried
horizontally in the boot, though - an easy fit
with the scat bucks folded down. Esvn with the
'When we tested
the Jazz for fuel
economy, its
1.5-litre petrol
hybrid engine
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rear seats in uw, there* room for fiw carry-on
suitcases If you're heading on a jolly holiday.
head and teg room than in any other small car.
The Jazz offers lots of adjustment behind
new A3 looks Qlkzy inside, some
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Sporty yet easy to live with, and desirable
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premium badged ewcutne saloon tends to be
True, the actual 3 Series is no longer our class
by the Ted» Model 3. However, that's largely
because new executive saloons tend to be run
electric vehicle like the Model
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solidly constructed. And while the Model Л
enormous I5.4in touchscreen looks flashier
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In'addhion, while the Model 3 is good
‘The 3 Series is
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the largest and moot luxurious
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Pumas steering is pin-sharp and its handling
is delightfully eager. AH the engine options are
gutsy, but wed seek out the 155 version of the
1 (Mitre Ecoboost for its ему oomph.
Inside, the Puma's attractive dashboard

to automatically rise above all the others. This
year, much as we admired the Seat Arona for its
affordability, tlte Kia Sportage for its practkality
and the BMW X3 for its sheer classiness, the
Hord Puma was that magically levitating car.
Perhaps that's not surprising. When it was
first launched at the end of 2019, we were so
impressed with it that we had no hesitation
in making it our overall 2020 Car of the Yean
Buyers like it, too, with the Puma being the
beat-selling car in the UK so far in 2023. Such
makes good use of some pleasingly plush
materials, and it comes with plenty of standard
kit. The boot Is the ml star of the show; ith
large well with a drain hole so you can ho»
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And here’s the best news of all: the Puma
undercuts its main rivals on price as a used
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rou’ll pay for an equivalent Audi Q2. Mini

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The sweet spot for us would be a 2020 car
with a minimal mileage and a foil service
history for around C17.000, which we think
'The Puma is
impressively
economical and
great fun to drive,
with pin-sharp
steering and
eager handling'
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'The long load
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pair of adults and 2.4 children. Ttolt grown-ups
will be perfectly comfy- in the front of outer
rear seats, although a wide floor hump and
rear perch is best suited to the point four' child.
There's a Passat Estate to wilt any weekly
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Edinburgh, the 148bhp 2.0-litre dx-sel goes
the distance while keeping fuel bills sensible.
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The Model 3 is more reliable than the 1-Pace,
Musk has led Tesla to become
one of today* most popular
controvert- in ocher matters,
but Teslas Model 3 has proved
This executive car has sold immensely well
meaning the used market is flooded with them.
Examples start with the Standard Range Plus,
which can be found for a ven- tempting £23,000.
While this entry-level model can't come close
to matching the Performances Q-bOmph time of
3.3src fin our hands), itU still manage the sprint
in a hot hatch bkr 6.1 sec. You won’t sec such
aoreieration behind the wheel of a Kia e-NIra
Range is impressive, too: tl»e Standard Range
Phis officially travels 254 miles on a single

the Model 3 ranked eighth out of 30 cars in the
EV class, with an impressive 93.9% scone.
Its minimalist interior takes some time to get
used toe everything from the door mirrors to
the headlights is controlled via a IS.Oin central
touchscreen. Fortunately, the latter is logically

'The main boot
combines with
another small boot
under the bonnet,
accommodating
similarly tall driver and front passenger.
What's more, the main boot is very large
small boot under the bonnet. In total, they can
accommodate 10 carry-on suitcases; that's a lot
more than a Volkswagen ID 3 can handle.
Despite its many virtues, the Model 3 will cost
you less to buy than the practical Skoda Enyaq.
Sealing the deal is that Model 3 owners get
easy acre» to Tesla's fast, reliable and rapidly
expanding Supercharger network, and the fact
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Way it again: it your journeys
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access to an electric charger, a

Tbp of the list of the 33tte’s talents Is its sheer
driver appeal. Not only is it quick IO*2mph
takes just 5.2sec), but it 's also beautifully
balanced through comers and often, a great
sense of connection through the steering
wheel. It’s a hybrid for (be driver who doeurt
want to sacrifice enjoyment lor efficiency.
And its not that the 330c under-delivers
37 miles on electric power alone means It4
capable of returning fantastic fuel economy. Of
course, that depends on a disciplined charging
possible, but you’ll certainly be quids in if you
can manage this.
Beyond the ЗЗОеЧ performance and potential
efficiency, there's that other 3 Serves highlight;
its superbly built, dawy and very comfortable
interior. It also has one of the most usrr-
and save your petrol for those longer journeys.
And while plug-in hybrids enme in all shapes
and siaes v*e reckon the BMW 330e - our
to enough for the carry-on suitcases.
Now that this latest 330e has been around for
four years, it's remarkably affordable; you can
pick up an early car for just £211,000. true, you
can have the more practxaJ Volkswagen Passat
Estate OTE for less, but It won’t be as classy
inside or as good to drive. Plus, in spite of the
the 330e is proving imprcssrrch reliable.
Wed look for а ЗЗОе M Sport with the
optional Pro Pack fined; this inchides adaptive
suspension for a plush ride when you engage
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the third-row seats are com tier than those in
w
'ftguan Allspice, meaning SOM passengers
wdl-cquipped Allure trim.
in 2020. adding L£D headlights, a revised front
a clearer digital intrumrnt panel. You'll need
Whichever snoR you chooae, though, ynuTl
reliability record. In the final reckoning. it%
seats in the boot, these days the market is alive
with highly desirable crowd-carrying SU Vs.
favourite of ours, and it isn't just easy on the
eye. On the road, the SOUR is easy to drive, able
had to choose between some
slab-sided pantechnicon with
dubious road manners or an
and more refined to ride in. If you can forgo
little luxury, we also think its attractive price
and lower running costs give it the edge over
the imperious Audi Q7, too.
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Peugeot 5008 2017-present
Price* from £16,000 Our pick 1.2 Puretech 130 Allure
entry-level 1.24itre engine, is as impressive
as in care costing far more, and it s noticeably
quieter al high speeds than its Hyundai Santa Fe
and Skoda Kodiaq rivals. What's more, its ride
is among the comfiest in its class making the
50® a good long-distance cruiser.
'Where the 5008
scores over rivals
is in the quality of
its stylish interior;
plush materials
lend it a distinctly
upmarket ah'
Sorento rivals is in the quality of its stylish
interior, which uses plush feeling materials
to ghv it a distinctly upmarket air. It's
spacious, too, with plenty of room for rear
seat passengers to sit three abreast, this
greatly helped by its flat floor. Added to that.
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hey say life is about the jcxirney.
not the destination, and if you
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materials throughout, з minimalist design
and an intuitive infotainment system. And
despite the cars athletic ability, itk not overly
While therck a varied range of petrol and
diesel options to choose from, our favourite
engine is a punch)1227bhp 2.0-lhre petrol You
four-whed drive - the tatter helping tndrihvr a
0-60mph time of just 5.Эмс when we tested it.
ITS and TT RS. The RS is the quickest TT of
the lot: it has a great sounding 2JS litre five
cylinder engine and can out-accelerate an
Aston Hartin DB11 toOOmph.
Mure so than the Toyota GTB6, theTT is a
quiet, comfortable cruiser. Itk more practical
than a fair few rinds, too, with a good sixod
boot land a large hatchback opening), plus
small rear seats for occasional use. whereas
'While the TT is the
most well-rounded
car in its class, you
don't have to pay a
lot for the privilege
of owning one'
Aided by its compact siss and low centre of
gravity, It’s nimble and composed on a twisty
read, cornering with very little body lean.
In front wheel-drive farm, the TT grips well
some sports can. including the BMW Z4. are
strictly two sealers, its more reliable than its
peers,'too, ranking first out of 14 models In its
class in the 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey.
While the TT is the must well-rounded car
An entry level model from 2014 can ba had
for around £12,000» rising to £14,000 for our
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Overall winner
BMW 3 Series
II of our category winners are
outstanding used buys: if you're looking
for a specific type of car. you won't
be disappointed with any of them
Whittling them down to come up with an overall
winner was a daunting task, but in the end It came
down to a choice between three contenders.
The Ford Puma excels in many of the areas that
are important to buyers of used SUVs. As well as
being highly practical, frugal, well equipped and
fun to drrve. it's the most affordable of the three
Meanwhile, anyone looking to buy a used
electric vehicle (EV) can't afford to ignore the
Tesla Model 3. It’ll be easier to live with than rivals,
and with the recent slump in EV prices, you can
now pick up this rapid, practical, ultra-efficient
saloon for what
would have been an
unthinkably tow price
not that long ago.
However, as we said
eartier, used Model 3s
don't enjoy the same
tax advantages as new
'Our judges
especially liked the
variety of options
available to used
3 Series buyers'
ones, and thcrt s why It lost out to the BMW 3 Series
In the executive car category. The fact that the
latter was also named best used hybrid should tell
you what an exceptional all-rounder it is
Our judges especially liked the variety of options
available to used 3 Series buyers, from swish petrols
and frugal diesels to the tempting plug-in hybrid
330e. The 3 Series Is not only classlet and more
comfortable than the Puma but also. In plug-in
hybrid guise. potentially os affordable to run as
the Model 3. while being smarter inside and even
better to drive. The fact that you con pick up this
immensely well-rounded executive car tor as lit tie
os £20.000 Is really quite remarkable.
WHATCAR?
Vauxhall Мокка
others. Thankfully, I’m assured by my toad test
The Мокко is hot stuff in the soles charts, but does it
deserve to be everyone's cup of tea? Let s find out
It certainly looks far more sophisticated.
The latest Мокка was the firw Vauxhall to wear
car maker became part of the Stcllantis empire
other brands - was decidedly mediocre in
grille that stretches the full width of the car,
the headlights being set within it. And while
style is obviously subjective, I think it results in
a car that’s far more visually appealing than a
lot of other small SUVs, such as the Ford Puma,
Peugeot 20Wt and Skoda Kamiq.
No, looks aren't everything, but given that ail
of these cars have similar dimensions and are
was enough to seal the deal for me.
When buying a new Мокка, you get the
choice of three crim levels If you want a
traditional combustion engine, or two if you opt
for the fully electric Мокка Electric. 1 went for
(versus 7.0ln in the entry level Design model),
18ln alloy wheels (16in on Design) and a rear
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hand)-, because over-the-shouldrr visibility in
Volkswagen ID 5 TJkWh Ro Performance Style
TYue, upgradityg to the ran^e-topptng
Ultimate model would have brought adaptne
Mokka’s prxv on the right side of £30,000.
My МиккаЧ 134bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine
with little fuss. And since I’ve always prcfcrrvd
With gadgets galore, our electric coupe SUV majors on
convenience, but is it too clever for its own good?
There are also three driving modes: Eco,
Comfort and Sport. Or, if sou prefer, you can
and save them under Individual mode.
MY VOLKSWAGEN ID Sis one of the growing
particular cake.
As a senior videographer for What Car?, Ill be
pushing the limits uf the Mukka s 350-lhre boot
,wkv, i-it.! HI ig-irii,r 1.01,11..m-.i-i.
all that effort of pressing a starter button. If you
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SUV rather than something, larger.
So, how am 1 getting on with the car? Well, it’s
the Мокка feels from behind the’wheel. Thw
is partly because of the way you’re cocooned
by the relatively high window line and centre
by faux-carbcinfibne detailing, which could
easily took and feel flimsy but is actually solid to
the touch and pleasingly upmarket to look at
ferrying the odd mate around town. However,
of Prance with four adults and everything they
peck light. To find out how the Мокка copes»
Vauxhall Мок к a * } Tirbo 136GS
Mileage 226
List price £28 235 Target Price £26.475
Pace as tested £28 235
Options Mted hton©
test economy 40 Зпэрд
Official economy 51 4mpg
Naturally, it will also mm Itself off when
you press V for Part on the stubby gearletvr.
made it hard for me to trust in this method;
I reckon IVn not alone, because Volkswagen
also fits a «art-stop button, even though lib not
and the doors will unlock themselves - useful
when carrying bag? of shopping back Inisn the
don’t automatically lock when you walk awn1.
The ID 5s gear selector is another tiring that
«бек between the front seats and liberate a
anyone getting into the car for the first time
would be entirely lost looking for it.
mode. The latter maximises the amount of
energy the car recovers under braking, with the
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Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV„
A trip to the north of England puts this electric SUV’s
range, passenger space and driver comfort to the test
C Allan Muir
' aVan rnjnmanraW сот
Mileage 4353 list price £54370
Target Pnce£53 1i2 Price as tested
£54 900 Test range 265 miles
WHILE MY SKODA Enyaq Coupe is still falling
some way shy of matching its oflk-ial range, its
real-world figure is climbing steadily; it's now
back in March). That's enough to make longer
set off from London to his parents' home
just under 200 miles. Although this trip could
miles from his destination - to avoid having to
search fur a charging location in Macclesfield.
a day trip co the Angel of the North, about
160 miles away, stopping for a quack top-up
and a coffee at a Gridserve site on the Al(M)
offer from the Enyaq's 77kWh battery made
his time with the car “boringly easy’’ from a
charging point of view. In contrast, when he
made similar trips In the SlkWh Cupra Boro he
ran last year, finding somewhere to top up was
world range of around 200 miles.
James was impressed with the quality
and smart, uncluttered look of the Enyaqs

space mailable front and rear. They noted that
complaints when cruising at higher speeds.
Mileage 4G3 Usl price £33.915
Tmget Price £32.432 Price os tested
£35.935 les» economy 41 Bropg
Pulse charging station with seven devices.

fcnyaq's speed to that of the car in front, can
automatically change the target speed baaed
on road signs it detects. He said it generally did
dunng my hmo at What Car? I hasten to add
mat i wasn’t to btame on either occasion
Erroneous speed limit detection is something
The road sign symbol in the instrument
Fortunately, if you prefer, the automatic speed
the ADC in my Enyaq. On a trip to Fulkstone.
when leaving a long Stknph xonc on the M2D,
the car thought the limit had changed to
lOOmph and Maned accelerating hard; 1 assume
В1Д write they probably didn’t look first. I
cteo think the poor viridity offiM by many
due io its etovatod drMng postiton. but Its
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Our hybrid hatchback
went like a train and
handled as if on rails.
Fares were cheap, too
О Chris Ha ini ng
ahraJTorwi^imanTXjrtef.cafn
commuting miles on (Ise A12 and M25 were
evrered on electricity alone.
This leaves an unfortunate paradox. Becan
.30 miles on clean, emissions-free electricity,
they're rewarded with low benefit-in-kind
ironically, on the longjoumeys that such people
briskly enough to make you question whether
you really need a Civic Type R hot hatch (which

1 l, И Ц1 I И li'.li -	 , if I Г Г.1Г. ilii I I
version, without sacrificing driver appeal along
with the racy badge. It really is that good.
IN MY HONDA Civic, the 240-mile round trip
and be worse for the environment than the
petrol. Ta buy a return train ticket for the same
doesn't make a kit of sense. However, if you're
to shell out £69.90. And there's no guarantee I’ll
Of course, there's an environmental

a private buyer, it should be right at the top of
your family car shopping Нм, and fuel economy
is just the tip of its iceberg of benefits.
Okay, some rivals - including the Audi
A3 - hose classier interior plastics. But the
Civics interior w so beautifully assembled
that I reckon such materials would have little

it's the only major fly in the Chius ointment.
smiles per mile, per pound spent on fuel. And
with the promts? that you’ll see a big proportion
tangible benefit other than to gild the lily.
to sell, the Civic truly is a brilliant choice.
my motorway commute, the Civic uses less fuel
land therefore emits lew pollution) than most
the best economy I ewr saw (when starting
with a fully charged battery) was 52mpg.
ideal for a plug in hybrid with a 30-mile-cxr so
petrol at all), that range bareh makes a dent
in a 240-mile journey. Huwevvr, with the CMc
opportunity, I reckon at least a quarter of my
has superficially swisher menus, the Civic’s
’The Civic corners neatly
enough to make you
question whether you
really need a Type R'
Honda Civic 2 0 rA*MD е-С'Л Advance
Mriooga 15,675
Us1 price whan now (7077) £36 450
Price now wsth options £.36 450
Dealer pace now £26,6fll
Private price now £26,512
Running cosh ./«ckiding cfepreoohon)
fuel £670
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most recent What Cat ? Car of the Year Awards.
for a S.7sec O-62mph time. That's impressive,
A jumbo regular commute
should force BMW's costly
flagship SUV to put its
mouth where its money is
Dan Jones
I OWN A smartwatch that has every feature you
or to know your current altitude.
that I’m never likely to use. I mean, who really
• . . . , . ,
perfectly good buttons on the steering wheel?
But there are abo lots of things I’m sure 1 11
use all the time, including heated and cooled
cupholden and front seats that are healed,
ventilated and аЫе to give me a massage.
Of course, all this functionality comes at a
premium; Irt a relatively modest one with my
watch, but rather eye-watering with the cat.

That sort of money means one of the cart
main challenges will be proving its worth
relative to the Range Rover Spurt - a rival that
we named the best luxury car on sale at the
Helpfully, editor Stere Huntingford h running
to pamper. When the weekend comes, the X
will be pressed into action as transport for
lots of friends and family, filling each of its
Fortunately, preparing the car for those roles
eicctncally at the fttek of a switch. What’s more,
when they're in use, their occupants will have
access to separate air conditioning controls. But
the true test will be whether or not adults have
enough space to sit comfortably in the лету
back for extended periods.
You can have the X7 with either petrol or
diesel powder, and I've opted for the 3.0-litre
six-cylinder turbocharged petroL This puts a
total of 376bhp under my right foot - enough
111 pay for that performance when it comes
to foci economy, though; despite its mild
hybrid tech, the Х7Ч official average suggests
that around 29mpg will about as thrifty as it
gets. Given the number of miles 1 cover on
far beyond) that figure I can get.
A year after buying it, I don't regret chousing
my 'silly explorers watch* (as it has been
dubbed by my girlfriend), but does the X7
hare the same long-term appeal? Well, I’ll be
answering that over the next few months, hit
I can already tell you that this luxury SUV will
take an explorer surprisingly far off rood.
Soon after arriving, it took part in the off road
mega-tetf that featured in the September 30Z3
issue. It coped well with louse surfaces and took
the fear out of descending исср. rutted hills.
BMWX7 «СгмМОМ Sport
list price £90 060 Target Price ИЛ
Pr»ce os foiled f.lC7 J 10
OpNom fctted Uftmoie Pock (£16.003).
iridMdual pano Pock intenor trim (£560).
22m bcPoLT rk>-t4e 5рэ«? alay wheois
(ИОО). Comfort Package (£0) and M Sport
Pookoge Pro (£0)
Teel economy 2Q 6mpQ
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Range Rover Sport
Mileage ?2O0 List price when
new (2022) £99.245 Price new
WITH THE WEATHER torecost looking
fcwounabte. the Munlin^ord clan
песегЛу accepted an invite from
rucksock, tel alone a large SUV.
But that was before my wtte and I
deploying th» dtedor that folds
up from the boor Hoc* to spit the
luggage creo in two. with ths not
only hating everylhng behind it
with options £0C. Value now
io our tomfry heod count
Fortunate*?. Иже are large SWs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Twin AWD Ultimate
О Claire Evans
ctow? егопэвлоипа* et com
Target Price VAI B&5
Rice as tested *60.635
Test range 208 mi tee
chip makng me gofeful that
\toteo otters ts customers a
£1300). but at teosi the wok con
be done within о week.
enwronmentaliy friendly. That
moons my now Mndscteon is
nkeiy to come from a rvgh-tech
cordemanitet
windscreen cover os port ot their
oar teeuronoe. but vofco e the tw
Tre XC40 aso has a suite
ot cameos that provide о
charging strategy tor when I'm
away trom heme Atte’ a ooupte
I now avoid these
chargers on neortjy
units found at MFG
and Shell pefrot
stations con odd
140 mites ol range
to the XC40ln30
importantly, they're
rarely busy when I
want Io use hem
'A 150kW charger can give my XC40
140 miles more range in 30 minutes'
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Buyer's
guide
Class by class.
the best new cars,
reviewed and rated
December 2V2 wbakxx.corn/new-caf-daals
BUYER'S GUIDE
Small cars
THE JAZZ IS the email car to boat for
Target Price £25 217
MPGoZBCOjIOSIg/km
Ои pick 1,6 i-MMO Hybrid Elegance
list price £25900
Our ркк 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-tuel Erpiesscn
list price £14.795 Target Price £14,966
MPG 52 3 COj ICrJg/kh’
practicality out of the equation, thanks
to Ila great driving position. strong
performance and generous standard kit.
Hybrid power makes it really cheap to
fod, too, and slow depreciation helps to
make up for relatively high prices
seating leribIBy strong pertbemarroe
lots ot itondord kit: holds value well
WHAT CAR? SAYS *****
for Cheap to buy comfy ride: big boot
tiespite the
fashion for
SUVs,the
traditional
small car
remains the
most popular
type on the
road, with the
likes of the
Ford Fiesta
and Vauxhall
Corsa
generally
among the
top sellers
overall. The
best small
cars are
brilliant all-
rounders and
easy to drive,
with modem
safety kit as
standard,
but value
for money is
also crucial.
our pic* 30 TF5I sport
Hat price £22.820
Target Price £22.047
MPG 52 3 CO» I23g/km
for Smooth ride: quer cruiser
AgoaMl Stingy kit. Mini Is pluther
WHAT CAR? SAYS ****
Target Price £20.536
MPG 66 в COj 92g/km
for Very frugal Toyota s resobaty
Against Cramped In rear seats
WHAT CAP’SAYS *«**
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Family cars
WrtCtENCT IS AT the heart of this
latest, hybrid-only G.-ic - and one of its
strengths is indeed its fine real-world fuel
economy. But that's by no means the only
thing it morels at; it% яко great to drive
and very practical, with a relatively big
boot and a user-friendly interior layout.
Oim ptoii 20«HEV Sport
List price £36.495
better and there's some road noise ta
contend with, the Civic compensates by
being generously equipped.
interior. lots or luxury and solei? kit
WHAT CAR? SAYS ♦
Skoda Scala
Ow pick 10ТЭ HOSE
Utl price £21.600
Target Price £21 600
MPG531 CO»l21g/km
For Practical root cheap to nuy
Against RetariyeW noriy at speed
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О
There are
plenty of
types
ofcarthat
make good
transport, but
here we're
looking at
traditional
hatchbacks:
large enough
to fit the
family inside,
yet compact
enough to be
easy and
enjoyable to
drive. The
best also offer
a comfortable
ride, good
and lots of
standard
equipment
fora
reasonable
Titarrum IHl price £28 490
Target Pnce £26 580
MPG 54 2 CO. > 18g/km
for Agile hondirtg wet equipped
Against Interior feels quite cheap
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BUYER'S GUIDE
Hot hatches
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Small SUVs
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Family SUVs
О Kia Sportage
О11Я 2023 FAMILY SITV ofthe Year Isa
groat all-rounder with a smart-looking,
large boot. It’s generally very comfortable
and good to drive, too. Fix the best vnhie,
we’d stick with the entry-for vi 1.6-ldrv
petrol engine, which combines lively
Owptck 16T-GDI3
list price £32560
taraef Price £31.080
Гог Smart-tanking ana scxxxxrs
inferior, large boot good comfort/
cam, but its worth paying the small
for lu generous level of standard Ml
WHAT CAR? SAYS *****
Family SUVs
must be the
automotive
equivalent
of a Swiss
Army knife,
providing
sufficient
space to carry
your family
and all their
luggage,
while also
offering
the sort of
comfort
that ensures
long journeys
aren't a chore.
The very
best also
handle well,
feel classy
inside and
have wallet-
friendly
running
Mercedes-Bent GLC
Our pick 300e AMG line Premium
Lrsf price £68.210
Target Price CCS .210
MPG 505 0 COjl2g/km
For long electric range very quiet
Against Prcey for private buyers
WHAT CAR? SAYS *****
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Seven-seaters
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Executive cars
О | Tesla Model 3
AS WEIL AS being one of the best
electric can you can buy. the Mudd 3
full of tech, reasonably priced and
very practical. Tesla s dedicated public
charging artwork к second to none, too.
lowly 2*H benefit in-kind rax rating and
outstanding efficiency. Eten the entry-
level RWD version we recommend has a
OmpickfTWD
Uat price «42 990
Target Pnce £42.990
much tun to drive as a BMW 3 Senas
WHAT CAR? SAYS
Rang® 347 mint COj Og/km
For Punchy performance. ckmy inskle.
Against ftdefwety pricey to buy
outright; lacks Tasto s chargng network
Usl price £47.040
Target Price £45.537
Range 339 roles CO, Og/km
For Very au«: push intenor
Against limited tear head room
WHAT CAR? SAVS
Our pick efrr^MO M Sport (Pro Pack)
Executive car
drivers want
effortless
long-haul
capability,
which means
a smooth
ride and low
comfortable
interior with
cosseting
scats will help
miles, and
these mobile
need good
infotainment
and lots of
standard kit.
Finally', a low
C02 output
is crucial,
given that
this dictates
benefit-in-
kind tax rates.
Target Prices
Luxury cars
О Range Rover Sport
THESUGHTLY 5ТОКПЕИ and cheaper
alablemaie of the full-far Range Rimrr is
list price £02960
comfort and off road ability, although
other rivals are still sharper to drwe.
The P+We pktg-in hybrid version that
we favour has an impressive electric-
realistically 43 50 milcsl, making this
MPG 33& 3 COs Iflg/rm
greot arising position; long electrto-
erty tonga tow company cor lo«
drivers in particular
what car? says *****
List price £111 «6 target Pnc* £111906
МРОАОЗОСОа Idg/im
WHAT CAR? SAYS *****
Range Rover
Ou«pica MOOSE
list price £103 720
Target Price £103720
MPG 3л? COj 202g/km
Юг Smooth гюл lolly seating
Against Some so-so inter or turn
WHAT CAR? SAYS ****
Our pick xDrweSOM Sport
Target Price £92153
Range 3112 miles COj Og/km
Fort:.-.	.-or; I.-.-,-.'
Against Very pricey, modest boot
WHAT CAR? SAYS ****
Л luxury car
simple thing
to define:
loads of
sumptuous
materials,
ride comfort
worthy of a
magic carpet,
and an engine
so smooth
thatyou
begin to
question
if it’s even
there. But it s
important to
remember
that plenty
of luxury cant
(and SUV's)
as company
cars, with
models
targeting this
market also
needing to
offer low CO2
emissions.
Юг Plush ride; Glossy Inside
Against Soso etectrc range
WHAT CAR? SAYS ****
Bentley Bentaygo
Our pic* 4 0VBS
bsl price £192120
Target Price £192.120
MPG 21 /COjTddg/km
For Orxlent rsde; very rapid
Against Rivals ore more spacious
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Plug-in hybrids
GIVEN THATTHE majority of plug-ln
leading cfcdrit пир (ррТпШпЯП
officially) that puls it In the low. S’* Bl К
tax bracket. If you phig It in regularly and
do mostly abort journeys, your running
Our pick soon AMO line Premum
Utt price £68 210
Torget Price £68.210
MPG 565.0 COa 12g/ktri
tow ВЖ lox roting: spoclous reor soots
to consider it as well: ift spacious and
penolcal Inside, plus Ifta refined cruiser.
Tlse bent plug-
in hybrids
offer a long
pure electric
range,
reducing
fuel usage
and cutting
emissions
Yet for all
their
efficiency,
they must
drive just
as well as
traditional
petrol and
diesel models
sacrifice
practicality.
Audi A3 Sportback
Our pick 40 TFSe Sperl
Ust pnoe £35.610 Target Price £33.974
MPO 256 8 COa 26g/km
For Gooa eiectr ic-ony range. ver» tow
BIKtar boro. strong pertormonoe
Against -nlenor quasi? is good rather
WHAT САЯ? SAYS *****
Hyundai Santa Fe
Ом» pick 1 6 T-GDI Ptoo-to Hybrid
4WD Piemion lief price £48.035
Target Pnce £43.999
MPG 173 7 COa 32g/km
Against Gearbox con be dither»
WHAT CAP? SAYS ****
Lexus RX
Our pick 450П* premkxn Pock
List price £67.100
Target Price £64.451
MPG 256.7 COa 25g/km
For vmi txtid hsxshed erase»
Against Pivots ore better to Orrwe
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Electric cars
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Estates
О Skoda Superb Estate
SPACE ISTHE name of the jpnw when
<Хжр*ск 1.5 T5I150 561
Mat price £35 765
Target Price £35.765
MPG 42 7 COj 150g/krn
of the most impressive family holdalls
in any class of car,
For corntooame rde imo-ikfl roar
passenger space. huge boot wim lots
of practice touche* well priced
WHAT CAR? SAY5
О
Estates are
among the
best cars for
shifting stuff,
because
they usually
have a longer
bootfloorand
lower load
Up than other
models. But
an estate also
needs to be a
pleasure to
spend time in
to live with
beyond the
simple virtue
offering
versatility
and comfort.
Mercedes-Bent E-Class Est
Our pick E22OOAMG line
UU price £51 295
Target Moe £51.295
MPGSSACOjISSg/km
For Massive Boot well equipped
ApainM Unsettled lowspeed «de
WHAT CAR’ SAYS ****
11*
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Coupes
О BMW 4 Series Coupe
ITS LOOKS MAY be divisive, but whether
rewarding driver^ cars in the class and,
If you opt for the Pro Pack's adaptive
suspension, it's also a very comfortable
O« pick 420 M Sport (Pro Pock)
list price £46.235
Target Price £43.554
MPG42aCOjl51g/km
For awwa'ding norrflng no tango
derrvatNe of 3 Series: hgn-quolitv
inferior, composed ride
In addition, the 4 Series benefits from;
list prion £44,7)5 Target Price £41,271
MPG 42 S COs ISOg/km
Agoodcoup^
isn't just
about style.
The trick if it's
to be among
the class
leaders is that
it must feel on
point whether
you're on a
great road
or enduring
a terrible
commute.
It's a tricky
balance to get
that many
coupes will be
high-mileage
daily drivers,
but this is
a rich and
varied class,
so whatever
your budget
and lifestyle,
there's a
model to suit
Aston Morfin DB11
Our pick 4 0 VS
Inf price £166.070
Target Price £166.070
MPG 251 COj254g/ton
For Huge росе great run
Against limited Interior room
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Audi A7 Sportbock
Our pick 45 TPS! qudltro Sport
Lot price £58.210
Target Price £53.976
MPG Зб2СОз177д/кт
For Smooth ano punchy ecgne
Against Sluggish auto geortx»
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Our pick 4000 AMG line Night Ed
Premium Plus IM price £75.440
Target Price £75440
MPG 39 3 COj 1880/km
For Punchy diesel: tots of ut
Against Rear heod room tight
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Target Prices
Convertibles
О BMW 4 Series Convertible
LIKE THE OOVrf on which it’s bewd, the
also refined with the roof up or down,
and surprisingly practical for a car of this
Our pick 420» M Sport (Pro Rock)
Mat price £51.275
Target Pnce £47.794
MPG 40 4 COj IftOg/krn
For Agile and precise rvancSing
comfortable ride user-triendty
good sized boot. Throw in an upmarket
and well -equipped interior and you've got
a drop-top that's hard to fault.
sovnatrack. relativetv proc’cal
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Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Our prek 4.0 V8
List pnce £179.420 Target Price £179,420
MPG ?•> 0 COi 257g/km
For Greo» fo chive, gloriou» soundtroct
beoutr Jty cratreo inte-k*
Against Geartxac is stw tn manual
mode: rear seats are tiny
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Our pick Cooper Cknsic
UU price £25.800
Target Price £24.950
MPG429CO2 135g/km
For Strong engine well priceo
Agolntf С порог гИа smoli boot
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AgoinK Meting tome tofey kit
WHAT CAP? SAYS
118
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A good
convertible
should
obviously
offer wind-
in-the-hair
thrills, but
the very best
do a lot more
besides. The
example,
needs to be
quick and
easy to lower
- and more
importantly,
just as quick
to raise again
the minute it
starts to rain.
And whatever
the weather,
we want an
enjoyable
drive and an
interior that
makes you
feel special.
U»t price £204.460
Target Price £204.460
MPG 22 6 COs 284g/km
For Grand interior tut tour-water
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Sports SUVs
List price £87180 Target Pnce £87.160
MPG 72 6 CO2 2B4g/km
For Powerful engine; fantastic
handling for >»s size. doesy ntenor
Against Expensive to run; pricey ar
suspension ергсп в a must
WHAT CAR? SAYS
О Ford Puma ST
UNTIL RECENTLY, BUYING я sports SUV
required a sixeabit* outlay, but the Ford
Puma ST changes that And don’t think
the fact that it exists far less than the
Oim pick 1.5 EcofcooM 200
Performance Pock list price £32 410
Target Pnce £30.509
MPG 42 0 COj 148g/km
Even the might) Porsche Cayenne has
to bow to the Puma s incredible agility,
For Hugely «fMertaintng handling
tuneful and ptxtohy engine; relative^
list price £87196 Target Pnce £87196
MPG 73900} 267g/km
Alfa Romeo Stelvso Q fog I io
Our peck 29 V6 Br-Turbo 510 Q4
WHAT CAR? SAYS *★★★
These high
performance
versions of
regular SUVs
offer plenty
and a high-
up driving
position, but
crucially,
the best are
also fun to
drive, with
keen pace
and agile
handling.
In a lot of
cases, sports
SUVs are
based on
luxurious
models and
pack hugely
powerful
engines, but
some smaller,
models are
available.
Our pick TO quotlro Block EcSfon
Usl price £64.390
Target Price £61.442
MPG 34 4 C©2 214g/km
For :	< ink la • mty kk
Against Rivals o»e more fun
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list price £43.865
Target Pnce £41.513
MPG 33 1 COa 194g/km
For Thriirg handling lots of kit
Against Firm ride. rood noise
WHAT CAR? SAYS ****
Cupra Formenlor
Our pScfc 2OTSI310VZ2
list price £44.340
Target Pnce £4X340
MPG 33.2 CO> 192g/km
For Seriously rapid smart interior
Against Rwois ere more fun
WHAT CAR? SAYS ♦
Target Paces
Sports cars
120
whatcar.com/n®wcaf-<5oals
BUYER'S GUIDE
Performance cars
О} Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
THE AU-ELECTRIC Tsyckn rewrote the
now the CrossTurismo has raised the bar
even higher. It brings greater versatility,
courtesy of a bigger boot and roomier
rear seats, plus raised suspension that
werm tailor-made for battered British
Out pick as
list price £95 256
Target Prine £95.255
Range 304 miles COj Og/tan
than fast enough and comes with the
performance. remorkotw agile
WHAT CAR? SAVS *****
Firstand
foremost, a
performance
entertaining
and involving
to drive, with
gobs of power
a charismatic
engine and
eye-widening
acceleration,
along with
agile
handling.
But unlike
pure sports
cars,
performance
have to be
practical and
comfortable
enough to use
everyday.
Out pick Competition
Ihl price £H 1.425
Target Price £93.469
MPG 25 2 COj 256g /km
For Huge росе m an weathers
Against Synthethed engine note
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Audi RS6 Avant
Our pick Performance
Ust price £114.890
Target Price £111.264
MPG 22 4 COj 286g/km
For Rapid pant to point comfy
Against lets entenoning than E63
WHAT CAR? SAVS ****
Data
Our A-Z of new cars lists every model on sale, alongside all of
the important data, our road test verdicts and our star ratings
o< specie hypermllnQ techrrques
True MPG (1Дjes reflect what s
□спи-яЫе it you drtws gertly and
VERDICT
from each range e in >M
★	★★★★ Outstanding
★	★★★★ Above average
★	Average
★	★★★ ★ Below average
★	★★★★ Poor
TRUE MPG
DIMENSIONS
As quoted by the cor mokera. wilt
width nor including door minors
PRICE ON THE ROAD (OTR)
The predecourM pnce set oy cor
motets. Inducing regetratton
oefvery and Srslyeor road tox
CONTRACT HIRE
This tee is based on о гл ,a»mie
П Includes о sir-poymerv deposit
folowed by 35 monthly payments
Ful terms and personalised quotes
a»e availctoie at whatcar com/oar
leasing or on 0333 323 2960
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
speed and 062mph tgures arc
official manutocKror numbers.
46% in Scotland Ate? quote pnees
tor a 40% taxpayer as a guide
Diesel» attract 4% hgprr bik
443
. models
'° choose
and spec
GOV'T MPG. GOV T RANGE
official witp tests. Tn© official range
iguies quoted for etectnc cos ore
abo based on MTP tests
CO2 G/KM
The amount of CO? emitted is
used to find the rate of firsPyear
VED and company ccr (benefit
•n-tond) ton Quoted CO? values
oe ftom the otucia witp tesf
VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY
Vtehtcie Eictse Duty (VED), or
road ta<. «s ccfcMated on a sccte
occodnQ io CQ? outKXff tor year
one and c^wratet on a ftol rate
(currently £180 a year) thereafter.
Hytond cars get a £10 discount
on m« ferrate Etectnc cars are
exempt Petra, desei and hybrid
extra £390 in Юк a year tor tve
years tram the second year
0	£0
1^50	£10
ei-re	£30
7640	£130
91*100	£166	1
101*110£186 I
111*130	£210
131*1»_____________£2»
15 b । TO_________«645
171*190___________£1040
191-225___________£1565
226-255___________£2220
255»______________£2605
CO,»	Petrol.	Man-
g/km	RDE2 diesel		RD€2
(electric hybrid, plug-		
in miles)	n hybrid etectnc 2%		na
1-60(130+)	2%	na
1-60(70-129)	5%	na
1 fid ;4UOr;	3%	na
1-50(30-39)	12%	na
1-60(0-30)	14%	na
51-54	15%	na
55 59	16%	na
60 64	17%	na
6569	13%	na
70-74	19%	na
75-79	20%	24%
80-34	21%	25%
Я5Я9	22%	26%
90-94	23%	27%
95-99	24%	28%
100-104	25%	29%
106-109	26%	30%
110-114	27%	31%
115-119	28%	32%
120-124	29%	33%
125-129	30%	34%
130-134	31%	35%
135-139	32%	36%
140-144	33%	37%
145-149	34%	37%
150-154	35%	3 Mb
155159	36%	37%
160104	3M.	3Mb
165169	37%	37%
170»	37%	37%
RETAINED VALUE
NEW CARS
THIS MONTH
Electric executed car turns
and a 5.9sec 0-62rrpn time
Fiat 600e
Price from £32.995
SlAZ sister al the electric Fiat
500 hatch otters a 350 litre
boot and secmg tor be
you'd be ottered и trading <t me
car oner three years and 36000
BYD Seal
Price from £45,695
Toyota C-HR
Price from £30.389
New family ял/ retains two
This is a Cap HR estimate at what
Data »s supplied by CAP
Automotive Ltd (visit cap.co.uk
or call 0113 222 2000)
whatcarcam/new-car-deals
Target Prtces
123
Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Alpina, Alpine, Aston Martin



BMW
BMW, Bugatti, BYD, Caterham, Chevrolet, Citrodn
Citroen, Cupra, Dacia
130

Fiat, Fisker, Ford

Hyundai, Ineos, Jaguar
Target Frees
135

Land Rover, Lexus
Target Prices
137




Mercedes-Benz
' wbatcar.c<xn/new>car*deate
Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mini
wtiotoarxom/naw-cor-dral.	Target Pncas	143
Mini, Morgan, Nissan, Ora
Peugeot
Peugeot Polestar, Porsche
Porsche, Renault, Rolls-Royce, Seat




Volkswagen, Volvo

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