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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!

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BMW iX1 • BMW’s new electric SUV gets a competitive range and a tech-heavy interior On sale November Price £43,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz GLC • Large SUV gets an upgraded interior and three new plug-in hybrid engine options On sale Autumn Price from £50,000 (est)

Honda Civic • Family hatchback returns with a hybrid engine and its sights set on the Toyota Corolla On sale October Price from £29,595

Toyota GR86 • Lightweight sports car is back with a new name, more power and sharper handling On sale Now Price from £29,995

Nissan JukeHybrid • Nissan’s small SUV gets hybrid power to challenge the best of its rivals on fuel efficiency On sale Now Price from £27,250

Land Rover Defender 130 • Iconic brand takes its rugged large SUV package to even greater lengths On sale Late 2022 Price from £73,895

DS 4 • Striking, fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid family SUV seeks to charm its way onto premium car buyers’ shopping lists On sale Now Price from £26,860

Lexus RX • New generation of this luxury SUV adds plug-in hybrid and performance variants, plus improved tech On sale Late 2022 Price from £58,000 (est)

CupraUrbanRebel • Concept previews a new small electric car with chunky looks and a range of 270 miles On sale 2025 Price from £25,000 (est)

RangeRover • Flagship SUV’s fifth evolution stays classy, while piling on the tech and gaining practicality On sale Now Priced from £99,375

BMWM3Touring • For the first time, the M3 performance car will be available as an estate On sale November Price from £80,000 (est)

Peugeot 408 • New high-riding executive car follows in the wheel tracks of Citroën’s C5 X and majors on plug-in hybrid power On sale Early 2023 Price from £28,000 (est)

Kia Niro EV • Replacement for the ground-breaking e-Niro electric SUV sticks closely to that car’s formula On sale Now Price from £34,995

Hyundai Ioniq6 • All-new electric four-door coupé promises next-gen battery tech for a longer range On sale Spring 2023 Price from £45,000 (est)

Volkswagen Multivan • Huge practicality meets plugin hybrid efficiency in the latest take on the VW Bus On sale Now Price from £43,258

Citroën C5 Aircross • Large SUV offers business-class comfort at economy-class prices On sale Now Price from £26,175

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How to spec your Volkswagen Taigo • The Taigo’s rakish roofline makes it a cooler alternative to conventional small SUVs, and despite its slick looks, it’s more practical than most rivals (including the Seat Arona and Toyota Yaris Cross). We’d recommend the 1.0 TSI 110 petrol engine, because it offers plenty of shove for a reasonable price, and matching it...