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!

WELCOME

THE BRAND

Target Price

What Car

Peugeot 308 • Family hatch enters its third generation with plug-in hybrid and electric power options On sale Autumn Price from £22,000 (est)

Skoda Enyaq iV • First purpose-designed electric car from the Czech brand mixes space, value and efficiency On sale Now Price from £34,495

Toyota Aygo X • Concept previews next-generation city car with rugged, SUV-influenced styling On sale Late 2021 Price from £13,000 (est)

Hyundai Ioniq 5 • Futuristic electric hatchback has a 300-mile range and super-fast charging capabilities On sale July Price from £36,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz EQS • All-new electric luxury limo promises up to 478 miles of range and has the most high-tech interior yet seen On sale Autumn Price from £90,000 (est)

Toyota Highlander • Hybrid power makes for a surprisingly efficient large seven-seater On sale Now Price from £50,610

Hyundai i20 N • Hyundai’s performance division takes on the Ford Fiesta ST with a go-faster version of its small hatchback On sale May Price from £24,995 (est)

Audi Q4 e-tron • New electric SUV promises practicality and more than 300 miles on a charge On sale Summer Price from £40,000 (est)

RIVALS

Kia Sorento PHEV • The Sorento PHEV is one of the few plug-in hybrids with seven seats. Does that make it one of the best? On sale Now Price from £44,995

Range Rover Evoque • A more powerful and efficient 2.0-litre diesel engine joins the Evoque line-up On sale Now Price from £32,115

RIVALS

Audi Q5 Sportback • Our favourite posh large SUV is given the coupé treatment without abandoning comfort or practicality On sale Now Price from £46,215

Citroën C5X • All-new large SUV slots in above C5 Aircross as Citroën’s range-topping model On sale Autumn Price from £35,000 (est)

Volvo V60 Recharge T6 • This plug-in hybrid estate could be perfect for your next escape to the country On sale Now Price from £45,825

Product test Smart battery chargers • These clever devices not only make sure your car starts on the button when you need it to, but they also prolong the life of its battery by keeping it topped up automatically. For more tests, go to whatcar.com/ class/product-reviews

Pothole damage to cars in record rise • ‘Desperate’ state of roads blamed for thousands of breakdowns

Ford Mondeo to be axed as SUVs steal its buyers

Dacia Sandero gets two stars for safety

THE NEWS IN NUMBERS

YouTube

DEALS of the month • Our online New Car Buying service links you with trusted dealers who will match or beat our Target Price – so you can get your ideal car at a discount without the hassle of haggling

WHAT IS TARGET PRICE?

WHAT WARRANTY DO I GET?

BIGGEST DISCOUNTS BY PERCENTAGE SAVING

CHEAPEST CARS ON A PCP DEAL

WHAT IS PCP FINANCE?

BIGGEST SAVINGS ON ELECTRIC CARS

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO YOUR NEXT CAR

BEST AND WORST CARS FOR DEPRECIATION • Claire Evans reveals which models will still be worth a pretty penny when it’s time to sell them – and which are bottomless money pits

Depreciation The facts • Here, we explain the ups and downs of working out how cars lose value

WHAT IS A PHEV AND SHOULD I GET ONE? • A ‘plug-in hybrid electric vehicle’ can be a great first step into the world of...