What Car? UK Magazine - September 2022

In this issue

Small and family cars
Rakish electric MG 4 and curvaceous Ora Cat are among the debutantes.

Easing the cost of motoring
Running a car isn’t cheap these days, but these 12 tips will help your cash go farther.

New Kia EV6 vs used Jaguar I-Pace
Our reigning Car of the Year, the Kia EV6, is a fantastic buy, but you can have a used example of the posh Jaguar I-Pace for slightly less. Should you be tempted?

Mercedes-Benz EQE

Price from £73,450 Electric saloon promises a 410-mile range and much of the flagship EQS's tech in a downsized package

1 min

Lexus RZ

Price from £60,000 Lexus lines up its rival to the Audi Q4 e-tron and Tesla Model Y

2 mins

Volkswagen ID Aero

Concept previews a new executive car to crown Volkswagen's all-electric ID range On sale 2024 Price from £55,000 (est)

2 mins

Nissan Ariya

All-new electric SUV takes on Kia's EV6 with a competitive range and an upmarket interior On sale Now Price from £43,845

3 mins

Porsche Cayenne Coupé Turbo GT

Range-topping sports SUV offers supercar performance and space for all the family On sale Now Price from £147,510

2 mins

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Family favourite returns with greater practicality and the option of plug-in hybrid power On sale Now Price from £25,515

2 mins

Kia Niro PHEV

Second-generation plug-in hybrid family SUV brings a more spacious interior and refreshed tech On sale Now Price from £33,525

3 mins

Kia EV6 GT

High-performance version of our reigning Car of the Year packs a whopping 577bhp On sale October Price from £61,595

3 mins

Mini Aceman

Concept heralds an all-new, electric-only small SUV with a range of around 275 miles On sale 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)

2 mins

12 ways to reduce your motoring costs

As pop singer Yazz once sang, the only way is up, and the same seems to apply to the general costs of living in the UK. From groceries to electricity bills, all of us are being hit by the rising cost of living, and drivers especially are feeling the crunch. So, to help, we've compiled a list of 13 straightforward things you can do to reduce your motoring costs.

6 mins

How to spec your Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq has the measure of its family SUV rivals, including the Kia Niro, Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca. It serves up a big boot, a family-friendly interior and a well-judged balance between ride and handling. We recommend pairing the gutsy 1.5 TSI 150 petrol engine with mid-rung SE L trim for the best blend of standard kit and value for money, but there are still some upgrades worth adding from the options list.

1 min

E STREET BAND

With names like TFSle, eHybrid and E-Tense, these SUVS are eager to promote their electrification and efficiency. But which one's the boss?

10 mins

THE CAT OR THE CREAM?

The Kia EV6 is a class-leading new electric SUV, but for slightly less, you could have a used version of Jaguar's desirable I-Pace. So, which is the better buy?

8 mins

HOW FAR CAN ELECTRIC CARS REALLY GO?

We tested them in cold weather earlier this year, and now the heat is on to find out how close electric cars can get to their official ranges in near-ideal summer conditions

7 mins

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