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Choosing your next car doesn't have to be complicated. Browse our informative reviews and find the car that ticks all your boxes.
Choosing your next car doesn't have to be complicated. Browse our informative reviews and find the car that ticks all your boxes.
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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The Range Rover is a true automotive legend. For more than five decades, it has continued to be the benchmark for luxury SUVs everywhere. The car aims to be the absolute pinnacle of design, refinement, technology and comfort, despite more and more carmakers now trying to elbow in on its turf. To stay ahead of its growing pool of rivals, Land Rover has given this latest car improved through mild and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the very first full EV expected to be released in 2026. While there are some premium SUVs – like the Lamborghini Urus – that can beat the Range Rover for pure performance, and others that may outdo it on outright luxury – like the Bentley Bentayga – few can come even remotely close to the old favourite when it comes to an all-round package.
Sitting between the Evoque and the Sport in the Range Rover lineup, there has always been the potential for the Velar to be the difficult middle child since it first arrived in 2017. However, with its fresh design, the Velar has managed to move out of the shadow to become one of the most popular models. So successful was the original car that a second-generation model was launched back in 2022, with a mild facelift coming a year later in 2023. The car offers a more minimalist approach than the rest of the Range Rover lineup in a bid to reach out to a more youthful audience. However, it still offers the calm, quiet comfort that buyers have come to expect from the brand, as well as improved hybrid efficiency.
There has been a flurry of new car brands arriving in the UK of late, but among them Omoda has to rank as one of the most exciting. With their striking design, advanced driver tech and competitive pricing, the Omoda 5 range is aimed directly at those seeking a fresh alternative to mainstream compact crossovers such as the Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. Omoda rather boldly calls its styling “Art in Motion”, but there’s no denying that it looks quite sharp, has a high-tech interior, and comes with astonishing equipment levels for the price. The E5 variant brings zero-emission motoring to the line-up, further broadening its appeal against rivals such as the MG S6 and BYD Atto 3.
The original Nissan Leaf pioneered the mainstream electric car market when it first launched in 2013, and the second generation, introduced in 2018, continues to build on that car’s legacy. As one of the most popular EVs in the UK, the Leaf combines proven technology, everyday usability, and affordability in a practical hatchback package. The latest Leaf’s design is more modern and less divisive than earlier models, with a tech-laden interior and features designed to make electric motoring accessible and fuss-free. Offered in two battery sizes, it caters to both city drivers and those needing greater range, competing with rivals like the MG5, Hyundai Kona Electric and the Volkswagen ID.3.
The MG ZS EV and MG5 converted a lot of Brits into happy EV owners, but it was the MG4 EV that really put the Chinese-owned British brand on the map as a go-to EV carmaker. The MG4 offers a fantastic blend of sharp design, keen driving dynamics, good specification levels, and excellent driving ranges. There's a model for every budget and taste, too – from ones that can go far between charges to a high-performance model that can out-accelerate a Porsche 911 Carrera. The MG4 is keenly priced when new, but offers exceptional value to those looking for a used car.
Now in its second generation, the MG ZS builds on the appeal of the original car – namely that it brought affordability, space, and practicality – with updated touches to the styling, tech, interior and powertrains. Positioned as an urban-friendly SUV to suit families and budget-conscious buyers, the ZS aims to offer all the functionality of an SUV without the costs associated with larger, premium alternatives like the Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage.