What Car?

Britain's best car buying guide now has a brand new look with an extra 40-pages in every issue, giving you more of What Car?'s famous comparison tests than ever before and more invaluable buying advice for every car on sale. Plus, What Car?'s Target Price promise could save you thousands off the price of your next car. No wonder they call us the car buyer's bible!

What Car?

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Audi Q6 e-tron • Middle child of the premium brand’s electric SUV line-up offers up to 392 miles of range On sale September Price from £69,700

Citroën C3, e-C3 • Reborn small car gains SUV-like looks but retains a low price On sale November Price from £17,790 (petrol), £21,990 (electric)

Porsche 911 • Sports car icon enters the age of electrification with a new 534bhp GTS hybrid variant On sale Summer Price from £102,195

Renault Rafale • Hybrid-powered coupé SUV has its sights set on premium rivals, and is priced accordingly On sale Now Price from £42,195

Skoda Superb • New executive hatchback joins the estate version in offering limo-like space at a keen price On sale July Price from £34,875

Nissan Qashqai • Big-selling family SUV is treated to style and tech upgrades as part of a facelift On sale September Price from £30,135

Renault Captur • Junior member of Renault’s SUV line-up gets style and tech tweaks to fall in line with newer members of the family On sale June Price from £21,095

Ford Explorer • Ford’s second electric SUV is a more affordable option than its first, the Mustang Mach-E On sale August Price from £39,875

BMW 1 Series • Updated premium family car range is simultaneously slimmed down and fattened up On sale October Price from £29,950

Alpine A290 • The electric Renault 5’s hot hatch sibling gets 220bhp and a 236-mile range On sale Late 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)

Polestar 3 • All-new flagship SUV promises long-distance luxury backed up by a lengthy official range On sale September Price from £75,900

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HOW CAR THEFT IS BEING TACKLED • Sadly, cars get stolen all the time, but the battle is on to make life as tough as possible for thieves. We find out what’s being done to improve car security

VAUXHALL FRONTERA • A familiar name is making a comeback on a new small SUV with petrol or electric power, but will this Frontera be well received? Let’s see what our readers make of it

Steering wheel locks • With tech-savvy crooks sometimes able to bypass your car’s built-in security, one of the most effective means of preventing theft is a steering wheel lock. We put five of the best to the test

CHANGE OF SCENIC • Having evolved from a sensible MPV into a trendy electric SUV, the Renault Scenic could be a hit all over again. But that means beating tough rivals from Kia and Tesla

LIVING IN A SHADOW • The Volkswagen T-Cross has always been upstaged by its bigger T-Roc sibling, but can it turn the tables after its recent facelift?

BEST CARS FOR TOWING 2024

Volkswagen Passat 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line

Smart #1Premium • Living with this small electric SUV has done nothing to change our minds; it’s still among the best of its breed

Vauxhall Corsa1.2 Turbo GS • A 160-mile journey in a Corsa Electric serves to highlight several points in favour of our petrol model

Lexus RZ450e+ Takumi • A stingy real-world range is taking some of...