What Car?

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What Car?

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WELCOME

EVERY SUV RATED • With so many SUVs to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. Follow our guide, though, and you’ll know the champions from the chumps

Honda ZR-V • All-new hybrid family SUV aims to combine low running costs with sharp handling On sale October Price from £39,495

Renault Austral • Exclusively hybrid replacement for the Kadjar focuses on fuel efficiency On sale Now Price from £34,695

Kia Sportage • A consummate all-rounder, the Sportage is the car to beat in this class On sale Now Price from £28,360

Volvo XC40 • No longer the class leader, but still one of our favourite premium family SUVs On sale Now Price from £35,895

Nissan Qashqai

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé • Posh SUV trades its angles for curves, but does it still add up? On sale Now Price from £59,355

Range Rover Sport • Big enough for practicality but not so vast that it’s inefficient, this is a real ‘Goldilocks’ SUV On sale Now Price from £83,620

Volkswagen T-Roc • Sweating the details took the already decent T-Roc to the top of its class On sale Now Price from £27,045

Toyota Yaris Cross • This comfortable and capable all-rounder has a real focus on frugality On sale Now Price from £24,855

Hyundai Santa Fe • Our pick of the seven-seater crop is spacious, well priced and loaded with kit On sale Now Price from £42,890

Smart #1 • The city car specialist certainly hasn’t made a hash of its first electric SUV On sale Now Price from £35,595

Genesis GV60 • Relative newcomer to the EV game hits a six on its first innings On sale Now Price from £53,905

Ford Puma ST • Our 2023 Sports SUV of the Year is a hoot to drive and far more affordable than most rivals On sale Now Price from £31,070

SUVs coming soon

KIA EV9 • Kia’s seven-seat flagship is an exciting new addition to the electric luxury SUV ranks. Our readers issue their verdicts

Renault Rafale • New range-topping coupé SUV combines rakish looks with hybrid and plug-in hybrid power options On sale Spring 2024 Price from £40,000 (est)

BMW M2 • High-performance version of the 2 Series Coupé is both a new car and a last hurrah On sale Now Price from £64,890

Volkswagen ID Buzz LWB • Stretched version of our reigning Car of the Year gets seven seats and a bigger battery On sale 2024 Price from £65,000 (est)

Aston Martin DB12 • New grand tourer promises sharper handling and a more bespoke feel than its predecessor On sale Now Price £185,000

Toyota C-HR • Family SUV gets a sharp new look and a broader choice of hybrid options On sale Spring 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)

Abarth 500e • Hot version of Fiat’s electric hatchback gets racier looks, more performance and a bigger price tag On sale Now Price from £34,195

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate • The latest iteration of this upmarket load-lugger puts the emphasis on technology and fuel efficiency On sale Autumn Price from £55,000 (est)

Kia Picanto • Popular small car gets a sharp new look, better tech and improved safety kit On sale Early 2024 Price from £15,000 (est)

Alfa Romeo Giulia • Is a subtle refresh enough to keep this fine-handling executive saloon competitive against the BMW 3 Series? On sale Now Price from £43,259

Fiat Topolino • Topolino – Italian for little mouse –...