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Volkswagen Golf
There is a Volkswagen Golf for everyone. Whether you prefer petrol, hybrid, or diesel, the Golf offers understated design, well-built cabin, modern features, mature ride and handling, along with effortless engine options. There's little to fault with the Golf, and as a car that can do it all, it remains a top pick.
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Volkswagen T-Roc
SUVs have dominated the UK’s automotive space for more than a decade now and for years, the compact SUV space was firmly led by the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Puma. In response to the situation, Volkswagen launched the T-Roc back in 2017 and the model has now gone on to be one of the brand’s very best-selling cars. Last year (2025), VW unveiled its all-new, second-generation T-Roc, offering more size, better tech and a slightly more premium approach than before. Order books opened at the start of 2026 but at a time when the SUV segment has never been more crowded, does the T-Roc still represent a sensible choice?
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MINI Aceman
The Mini Aceman may fit the relatively small gap between the Cooper and the Countryman, but it's a big car for the brand. When it arrived in 2024 it took over from the strong-selling Clubman estate, but more importantly it was the first Mini to be designed exclusively as an electric car from the outset. While the Clubman was an estate car based on the Cooper hatchback, the Aceman follows the more fashionable SUV trend. It's a small SUV and rivals models like the Ford Puma Gen-E, Alfa Romeo Junior and Volvo EX30.
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Jeep Avenger
Launched in late 2022, the Jeep Avenger is Jeep’s first foray into the burgeoning small SUV segment, designed and engineered for European tastes and urban lifestyles. Sitting beneath the Renegade in the line-up, the Avenger has a supermini-sized footprint and also marks a pivotal step in Jeep’s electrification strategy. With its compact dimensions, bold styling, and genuine SUV credentials – a prerequisite of it wearing the Jeep badge – the Avenger aims to attract city-dwellers and young families seeking a fun, efficient, and distinctive crossover.
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Kia Picanto
The Kia Picanto has come a long way since the first generation of the Korean company’s city car arrived in the UK in 2004. Back then, it was a budget contender, but it’s a very different car today; refined, plush and quite high-tech, the latest version of the Picanto is a mature hatchback. The 2023 update brought sharper exterior styling, enhanced connectivity, and improved safety tech, with an engine line-up remaining focused on frugal petrol options. Its main rivals are the Hyundai i10, Volkswagen Up!, Fiat 500, Citroën C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo X, with the Kia’s super-low running costs and long warranty making it one of the more appealing options in its class.
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Peugeot E-2008
First launched in 2019 and updated in 2023, the Peugeot e-2008 has established itself as one of the more popular compact electric SUVs, with sharp styling, stylish decent practicality and comfort. The most recent version, introduced to the UK market in late 2023, has sharper looks, improved technology, and a more efficient powertrain, moving the model further away from its petrol and diesel siblings. It appeals to drivers looking for an efficient, well-equipped, and attractive alternative to mainstream family SUVs, and is typically priced in line with its rivals, such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV, and Renault Megane E-Tech.
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Audi Q6 e-tron
When it comes to large, luxurious pure EV crossovers, the Q6 e-tron now sits towards the top of Audi’s electric SUV line-up, positioned between the Q4 e-tron and the larger Q8 e-tron. The Q6 e-tron is based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture that it shares with the Porsche Macan Electric, itself a keen rival despite the two hailing from the same Volkswagen Group stable. As a result, it comes with a choice of battery configurations, as well as the ability to specify either single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor quattro all-wheel drive, which ensures there is a broad performance spectrum to consider.