What Car? UK - September 2023

In this issue

BMW iX5 Hydrogen
A future electric X5 is previewed by a hydrogen fuel cell-powered prototype.

MG 4 XPower
Electric hot hatch? Scorching, more like. Twin-motor MG 4 could be the most inconspicuous drag racer yet conceived.

Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Porsche Taycan
Electric executive cars from Stuttgart’s most famous brands go head to head, with a sleek new Mercedes stepping on the toes of Porsche’s brilliant Taycan..

AUDI Q6 E-TRON

Does this crucial new BMW iX3 rival move the electric SUV game on? We find out On sale February 2024 Price from £55,000 (est)

5 mins

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Evergreen executive car takes pointers from the electric EQE for its sixth generation On sale November Price from £50,000 (est)

4 mins

Renault Clio

Nose job brings Renault’s small car into touch with the brand's most recent models On sale August Price from 19,000 est)

2 mins

BMW iX5 Hydrogen

Hydrogen-fuelled, zero-emissions SUV could be sold alongside e 75,000 est)

2 mins

Fiat 600e

New electric SUV aims to mix green credentials with family friendly practicality On sale Winter 2023 Price from £35,000 (est)

2 mins

Peugeot e-2008

Updated small electric SUV gets styling tweaks, a smidge more power and a slightly bigger battery On sale Now Price from £36,350

3 mins

Skoda Kodiaq

Second-generation family SUV promises plug-in efficiency and even greater practicality On sale March 2024 Price £37,000 (est)

2 mins

Dacia Spring

Small hatchback will be the UK's cheapest new electric car when it arrives On sale Summer 2024 Price from £20,000 (est)

3 mins

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé

New four-seater replaces the C-Class and E-Class coupés, with a drop-top to come On sale November Price from £57,000 (est)

2 mins

UK chargers must be 99% reliable

New law introduces minimum standard of reliability

2 mins

HIGH TIME FOR HYDROGEN?

Despite being a clean fuel, hydrogen has struggled to take off so far. However, it could still play a major part in the drive to slash emissions

4 mins

CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN, FORD EVERY STREAM

Many SUVs look more butch than they really are, but just how are four-wheel-drive models on the rough stuff? Welcome to our off-road megatest

10+ mins

EAGER TO PLEASE

As the electric equivalent of an E-Class, Mercedes-Benz's new EQE has the potential to shake up the executive car category. But first it'll have to beat its Porsche rival

8 mins

THRIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

You can look forward to low running costs with either of these hybrid small cars. But which is the better bet in the long term?

7 mins

Citroën C5 Aircross - 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225 Shine

With a big boot and plug-in hybrid efficiency, this family SUV should suit our roving videographer very nicely

3 mins

Skoda Enyaq Coupé iVR

On a trip to north Wales, our electric coupé SUV proves not quite as sharp to drive as its sporty looks suggest

2 mins

Renault Megane E-Tech - EV60 220 Techno

This electric family car is not without its foibles, but Jim - and his neighbour - are finding rather a lot to like

2 mins

BMW X1 - xDrive23 MHT M Sport

Our time with this posh family SUV has been a game of two halves, but it won on penalties overall

3 mins

Volvo XC40 Recharge - Twin AWD Ultimate

The XC40 is one of the best family SUVs, but is the electric version as good to live with? Let’s find out

3 mins

Ford Fiesta ST

Ford's reputation for making great hot hatches is well founded; this current iteration of the Fiesta ST will have you grinning from ear to ear

4 mins

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