What Car?

Britain's best car buying guide now has a brand new look with an extra 40-pages in every issue, giving you more of What Car?'s famous comparison tests than ever before and more invaluable buying advice for every car on sale. Plus, What Car?'s Target Price promise could save you thousands off the price of your next car. No wonder they call us the car buyer's bible!

What Car?

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Audi A2 e-tron • The original Audi A2 was ahead of its time, but not a big seller. Could this spiritual successor fix that 26 years later? On sale November Price from £35,000 (est)

Volkswagen ID Cross • New small electric SUV offers up to 271 miles of range for a tempting price On sale Late 2026 Price from £26,000 (est)

Range Rover GT • Electric SUV will put on-road comfort, refinement and range before off-road ability On sale 2027 Price from £100,000 (est)

Aion V • Chinese brand Aion’s first UK offering is a rival to the Renault Scenic and Skoda Elroq On sale Now Price from £36,450

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric • All-new electric version of Mercedes’ most popular executive saloon takes on the Tesla Model 3 On sale October Price from £57,995

Audi Q7 • Third-generation seven-seat SUV arrives with chunkier looks and a top-quality interior On sale September Price from £81,665

Vauxhall Corsa GSE • Brand’s first small hot hatch in years packs plenty of electric power On sale December Price from £34,495

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EV pay-per-mile tax confirmed • From April 2028, drivers of electric cars will pay 3p in additional road tax for every mile they cover

Finance compensation scheme on hold

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Volkswagen ID Polo • After seemingly endless teaser pics, the wraps are finally off VW’s small electric car, and it’s time for it to face the scrutiny of our readers

SHOULD YOU CONSIDER BUYING A HIGH-MILEAGE CAR? • Big mileage often puts used car buyers off, but should it? We get a feel for what it’s like to live with a high-miler, with the help of a 12-year-old Toyota Prius

BIRDS OF A FEATHER • These well-priced SUVs combine seven seats with plug-in hybrid power. But is the high flier a Chery, an MG or a Mitsubishi?

THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY • The Tesla Model 3 has long set the standard for electric executive cars, and the Mazda 6e is the latest model to try to beat it at its own game

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BMW 5 Series Touring 530e M Sport*

BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport • Big on luxury, comfort, interior space and range, our electric SUV has proved to be ideal transport for someone who covers a lot of miles

Renault 4 Techno+

Audi A5 Avant e-hybrid quattro Vorsprung S tronic • In the face of an SUV onslaught, are there still good reasons to run an estate instead? We’re living with a plug-in hybrid Audi A5 Avant to find out

Skoda Enyaq 85 Edition

Mini Cooper SE Exclusive

Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor • With a coupé-like shape but an elevated driving position, the Polestar 4 is hard to categorise. So, we’re running one to find out what it’s all about

Suzuki e-Vitara Ultra

Abarth 600e Scorpionissima

Range Rover Velar • On sale from 2017-present Prices from £14,000 Our pick D300 V6 R-Dynamic SE

Executive strategies • These electric execs are at the top of their game and offer big savings when bought at three years old. But only one can put its opponent in check

Buyer’s guide • No matter what your priorities are, you’ll find a car that’s ideal for your...