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The fairer CX

An update gives us cause to take a fresh look at Mazda’s CX-5 – and find out whether it’s a better buy than talented family SUV rivals such as the all-new Kia Sportage

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Thoroughly modern electric MPV takes its inspiration from hippies’ favourite van. We’ve driven a prototype On sale Autumn Price from £50,000 (est)

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Can this new-generation MPV win back sales from the seemingly unstoppable small SUV class? On sale Now Price from £30,265

Dacia Jogger

All-new seven-seat MPV promises great practicality along with spectacular value for money On sale Now Price from £14,995

Bentley Bentayga S

Can a driver-focused V8 version of this luxury SUV fill the shoes of the old 12-cylinder model? On sale Now Price from £182,300

KIA EV6 RWD GT-Line

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - OVERALL WINNER

SEAT LEON 1.5 TSI 130 Evo FR

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - BEST FAMILY CAR

THAT ELUSIVE NX FACTOR

We know Lexus's new NX is a big improvement on its predecessor - but can if steal the show from our current favourite upmarket large SUV, the Audi Q5?

FORD PUMA 1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid 155 ST-Line

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - BEST SMALL SUV

KIA EV6 RWD GT-Line

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - BEST ELECTRIC SUV

LEXUS NX 450h+ F Sport

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - BEST PLUG-IN HYBRID

PORSCHE TAYCAN Cross Turismo 4S

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - BEST PERFORMANCE CAR

BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 420i M Sport (Pro Package)

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - BEST CONVERTIBLE

An i4 an eye

Hammer and tongs, tooth and nail; the rivalry between these musclebound electric cars will be seriously hard-fought

1ST LEXUS Reliability rating 98.7%

CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - BEST FOR RELIABILITY

BEST CARS FOR TOWING

If you’re planning to tow a caravan, you’ll need a car that’s up to the job. We’ve put 40 through their paces to find the best

BEST NEW CARS 2022

Thinking about buying a new car in the next 12 months? Here’s our guide to all the models you’ll want to wait for

Citroën e-C4 50kWh Shine Plus

A lengthy West Country trip is a tough test for our electric hatchback – and the charging infrastructure

Jaguar E-Pace D200 R-Dynamic SE

Our time with this posh family SUV is at an end, so how did it score as a partner for work and play?

Fiat 500 Convertible 87kW Icon

Our electric convertible seeks to prove that green motoring can be fun and easy on the purse strings

Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI 300 DSG VZ2

Let’s see whether our new hot hatch is up there with the best when it comes to juggling thrills and usability

Lexus NX

Premium Japanese brand embraces plug-in hybrid power with this swanky new large SUV On sale Now Priced from £48,800

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Fully electric SUV has seating for seven and a range of more than 250 miles On sale Now Price from £52,145

Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo

Latest Taycan combines a low ride height with extra space – so is it the electric performance car you can drive every day? On sale March Price from £105,045

Sizing up a Nissan

These siblings are two of the best-known SUVs on the market, but is it a case of bigger is better when choosing between them? We find out

Volvo V90 Recharge T6 Inscription

A few little personality traits aside, our Swedish load lugger could well prove to be marriage material

Peugeot 308

Distinctive all-new family hatch gets more tech and two plug-in hybrid power options On sale Late 2021 Price from £24,000

New power generation

As the battle to be your next electric SUV gets fiercer by the day, the Q4 e-tron and EQA join the charge – but which is the better car? We pick a winner

Volvo V90 Recharge T6 Inscription

Can this practical and classy plug-in hybrid estate win us over again after delivering an initial ‘electric shock’?

HURDLES ON THE ROAD TO ELECTRIFICATION

The transition to electric vehicles is going to have significant implications for the driving test and car maintenance. We take a closer look