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Planning to buy a new car? Think you know what you want? Well, before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you read our round-up of the new&nbsp;models coming soon. That's because there's an awful lot of new metal&nbsp;that could be worth waiting for, whether you're after something small, spacious, sporty or stylish.

Here are the hottest new arrivals coming in 2025 and beyond. And keep this page bookmarked, because we'll be keeping it up to date with all the most exciting&nbsp;new releases&nbsp;as soon as we know about them.

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Cars coming soon: the new cars worth waiting for

Hatchback

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i4/hatchback/review/n23575">BMW i4</a>&nbsp;is already fast in M50 guise, but the new quad-motor i4 M variant will take performance to another level. Expect it to feature a more aggressive front end with gaping air vents that sacrifice some aerodynamic efficiency for improved cooling. Meanwhile, having each wheel powered by its own motor has the potential to bring sizeable handling benefits.

BMW i4 M

BYD is one of the biggest names in electric cars globally, but only launched in the UK recently.

Even so, it has a fast-growing dealer network, and it's models - most notably the Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal - are gaining attention for impressive tech and good driving ranges.

Other BYDs include the MG4-sized Dolphin and Nissan Qashqai-sized Atto 3.

Atto 2

With a name inspired by one of the smallest measurements of time, it’s no surprise that the BYD Atto 2 will be the smallest SUV in the Chinese brand’s range. Competing with the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV3 and Smart #1, UK-bound examples of the Atto 2 will come with a 51.1kWh (usable capacity) battery and 174bhp electric motor, which will likely result in a range of 215 miles. The entry-level Atto 2 is expected to cost less than £30,000, but buyers can pay an extra £100 for a microphone that lets them sing karaoke while the car is charging.&nbsp;

BYD Atto 2

JAECOO

The second model in the Jaecoo range will be a smaller SUV to rival the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n20838">Ford Puma</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n17377">Hyundai Kona</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/review/n17376">Volkswagen T-Roc</a>. The Jaecoo 5 features similar styling to the larger 7 (most notably the large ‘waterfall’ grille) and will be offered with three power options. These include a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric version which is expected to have an official range of about 250 miles.

Jaecoo 5

Estate

Hatchbacks, SUVs, hybrids, electric cars: Renault makes them all, in a variety of shapes and sizes, meaning&nbsp;it has a line-up designed to tempt pretty much everyone.

From the roadside, the standout feature of all its cars is design, with them instantly recognisable as members of the Renault family, without being so similar that they fall&nbsp;into the Russian doll trap. However, in terms of ability they're a mixed bag,&nbsp;ranging&nbsp;from very good to no better than average.

Models that fall into the former camp include the Clio small hatchback and Megane E-Tech electric car, while the smaller Zoe electric car is also impressive in most respects; it's just a pity Renault omits key safety kit.

On the other hand, the Captur, Arkana and Austral SUVs are all outclassed by several rivals.

Renault has some exciting new models planned, including a new Scenic (this time it will be an electric SUV instead of a conventionally powered MPV) and two cars that reimagine classic Renaults: the 4 and 5.

RENAULT

In the year that Oasis released its debut album Definitely Maybe, the 33-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-renault-4-revealed-60s-classic-reborn-as-small-electric-suv-for-2025/n27169">Renault 4</a>&nbsp;(R4) finally bowed out of production. So, there’s a certain symmetry to the fact that 2025 marks the return of both the R4 and Manchester’s most famous brothers. As with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/5/hatchback/review/n27187">Renault 5</a>, two battery options will be offered: the 40kWh (usable capacity) unit provides an official range of 186 miles and the 52kWh model promises 249 miles of range.

Renault 4

One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

SKODA

ELROQ

The regular Skoda Elroq offers a fine blend of practicality and driving enjoyment for a reasonable price. With the new vRS model, Skoda aims to throw performance into the mix as well. Its two electric motors produce a combined 335bhp, allowing the Elroq vRS to accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds. The larger 79kWh (usable capacity) battery also helps the Elroq vRS cover an official range of 339 miles.&nbsp;

Skoda Elroq vRS

Suzuki is well known as a motorcycle manufacturer, but the car brand has been enjoying decent success in recent years, thanks to a line-up of neat, well-equipped and keenly priced models.

Its expertise focuses on smaller cars, although its high-riding SUV range is also hugely credible, especially the Ignis and Vitara, which are both rated highly by What Car?’s testers and which have enjoyed success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

Well priced, decent to drive and full of useful tech, Suzuki’s cars also generally stand out for delivering good fuel economy. The Ignis, Celerio and Baleno have all stood head and shoulders above the competition during our True MPG testing.

SUZUKI

VITARA

Suzuki’s first electric car, the e Vitara, will be available with 49kWh (total capacity) and 61kWh batteries. The former version will be front-wheel drive only, but the latter will be offered with a choice of front or four-wheel drive. The entry-level battery has an official range of 214 miles, whereas the 61kWh front-wheel-drive model can travel up to 267 miles on a charge.

Suzuki e Vitara

Volvo is now a true rival to the likes of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, offering an alternative take on premium executive cars to a rapidly growing fanbase.

After a string of strong launches – notably with the Mk2 XC90 and XC60 SUVs – it struck gold in early 2018 when it launched its smallest SUV, the XC40. When our testers compared the car with its rivals, they concluded that it was the best launch of the previous 12 months, earning it our coveted overall Car of the Year Award.

The good news is that, like many car makers, Volvo now uses the same structure underneath most of its cars – so if they get it right on one model, it usually bodes well for the rest. That’s the case here, with Volvo’s subsequent saloon and estate launches complementing the SUVs and making for a generally extremely appealing line-up.

VOLVO

EX30

Scandinavian winters can be cruel. Limited daylight, thick layers of snow and temperatures regularly plummeting well below freezing. It’s often thought that EVs struggle in these conditions, but Volvo is looking to prove doubters wrong with the EX30 Cross Country. Compared to the regular EX30, Volvo’s entry-level electric car, the Cross Country has a taller ride height, chunky black skidplates and grey trim between the front headlights that depicts a map of the Kebnekaise mountain range in Sweden. A 422bhp power output allows the EX30 Cross Country to accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds, whereas the 65kWh (usable capacity) battery gives it an official range of 263 miles.

Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV are all common - yet upmarket - sights on UK roads.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

AUDI

The new Audi Q3 could be one of the firm’s final petrol powered cars, and features a bolder design that was inspired by the larger Q5. The front end incorporates a set of digital matrix headlights which project a visual prompt onto the road ahead if there is something in the car’s blind spot to reduce the risk of accidents at night. Inside, Audi has ditched the indicator stalks in favour of a ‘steering wheel control unit’ – a block on the steering column which controls the indicators, windscreen wipers, headlights, and the drive selection. Buyers will be able to choose from a range of mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and diesel options, with prices starting at just over £38,000.

Audi Q3

The Q5 has long been one of Audi's best sellers, and it's easy to see why: it's upmarket yet functional, with plenty of room for five, lots of creature comforts and a wide range of economical engines. None of that will change with the third-generation version, but the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/hybrid-cars/n17013">mild hybrid</a>&nbsp;technology fitted to the 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines will be more advanced than before, allowing zero-emission driving in stop-start traffic. Meanwhile, the driver-focused dashboard is shared with the fully-electric&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q6/estate/review/n26937">Audi Q6 e-tron</a>.

Audi Q5

Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition. In fact, it&nbsp;tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from a tiny EV (the Ami) through to the C3 small hatchback and&nbsp;the large van-based&nbsp;Spacetourer MPV.

Its range of SUVs are all badged Aircross, and like the rest of its range place emphasis on comfort, not speed.

CITROEN

C5 AIRCROSS

Few cars that go into production look as good as their initial concept, but the new Citroen C5 Aircross is close. It’s related to the Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Grandland, and is notably longer and sleeker than the old model in a bid to make it more aerodynamic. The interior design has been inspired by a living room, with plush fabric padding and front seats with electrically-adjustable side bolsters. This will also be the first electric C5 Aircross, with the flagship model producing 227bhp and covering an official range of 422 miles. Mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will also be available.

Citroën C5 Aircross

While they only come out in the summer, fireflies thrive on almost all continents. It’s no surprise, then, that the Chinese carmaker has plans to enter markets throughout Europe before the end of 2025. A sub-brand of Nio, another&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/chinese-cars-everything-you-need-to-know/n26813">Chinese car brand</a>&nbsp;getting ready to launch in the UK, Firefly currently sells one model –&nbsp;an electric hatchback similar in size to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mini/cooper/hatchback/review/n26581">Mini Cooper Electric</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/5/hatchback/review/n27187">Renault 5</a>. However, unlike those two models, the Firefly has interchangeable batteries that can be swapped in a matter of minutes at a designated station. In China, the Firefly is sold with a 42.1kWh (total capacity) battery, giving it an official range of 261 miles on the country’s rather generous CLTC test cycle, and sells for about £16,000.

Firefly EV

Korean brand Hyundai is a rival to mainstream car makers such as Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen. However, it's also increasingly taking on premium alternatives&nbsp;– particularly with its electric cars.

At the extremes of the Hyundai line-up you find the tiny i10 city car and the huge Ioniq 9 electric SUV. Meanwhile, other highlights of its line-up include two recent What Car? Awards winners: the seven-seat Santa fe SUV and the Ioniq 5 N hot hatch.

As a bonus, all Hyundais come with the reassurance of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, whereas many&nbsp;rivals offer only three years and 60,000 miles of cover.

HYUNDAI

Ioniq 9

Hyundai is no stranger to the popular SUV market, but it’s entering new territory with the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/hyundai-ioniq-9-new-electric-seven-seat-suv-on-the-way/n27259">Hyundai Ioniq 9</a>. The Ioniq 9 is not only the South Korean brand’s largest model yet, but also its first electric seven-seat SUV. This supersized model is based on the same underpinnings as the closely related&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev9/estate/review/n26277">Kia EV9</a>. However, the Ioniq 9 has a larger, 110.3kWh battery that promises a range of up to 385 miles, compared with the EV9’s official maximum of 349 miles and the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/ex90/estate/review/n27061">Volvo EX90</a>’s 375 miles.

Hyundai Ioniq 9

Jeep only makes SUVs, but it has plenty of them for you to choose from. So, whether you want something rugged enough to ford streams and climb mountains, or a more luxurious and family-friendly car, it has something to suit you.

Despite its all-American image, Jeep is actually owned by Fiat, meaning Jeeps often share parts with cars from the Italian giant; the entry-level Renegade, for example, has plenty in common with Fiat’s 500X.

However, perhaps the most widely recognised Jeep is the Wrangler, a model that has a dedicated fan base and which closely resembles the original Jeep which saw service in World War 2.

The brand’s future plans include new small and large SUVs, plus the introduction of fully electric models.

JEEP

COMPASS

After nearly 20 years the Jeep Compass is moving upmarket. The third-generation family SUV is closely related to other SUVs from Stellantis-owned brands, like the upcoming Citroen C5 Aircross and Vauxhall Grandland, but sits higher for better ground clearance and has shorter overhangs, helping it to tackle steeper slopes. It’s also the first Jeep to be offered as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-a-mild-hybrid-and-should-you-buy-one/n22776">mild hybrid</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/plug-in-hybrid-cars/n22743">plug-in hybrid</a>, or fully-<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric vehicle</a>, meaning its rivals will span the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/sportage/4x4/review/n17352">Kia Sportage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/estate/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/rav4/4x4/review/n130">Toyota RAV4</a>.

Jeep Compass

Sports

MG has a long heritage in the UK, and while these days it is owned by Chinese firm SAIC, it is slowly but surely beefing up its model range.

Kicking things off is the MG 3, a rival for affordable hatchbacks such as the Dacia Sandero and Skoda Fabia. Then there’s the ZS small SUV, which faces off against the likes of the Renault Captur and Seat Arona. And at the top of the range is the GS, which goes up against Dacia’s Duster and the Ssangyong Tivoli.

While any future MG products are likely to be introduced in China before coming to the UK, design work is still undertaken in the UK. MG’s design studio is based at Longbridge, where the brand made its name with models such as the MGB GT.

MG MOTOR UK

CYBERSTER

MG is a very different brand today compared to the 1960s. Back then, their most popular model was the MGB sports car, however, 60 years later, the now-Shanghai-based MG hopes to rekindle that sporting success with the Cyberster GTS. Featuring the same sleek appearance as the convertible Cyberster, the coupé-shaped GTS offers four seats, but little is currently known about its performance or range.

MG Cyberster GTS

OMODA

In the first five months of 2025 nearly 5600 Omoda 5 SUVs hit the streets, and Chinese car maker hopes to continue that success with the larger Omoda 7. A rival to the Hyundai Tucson and MG HS, the Omoda 7 will be offered with the same ‘Super Hybrid System’ (SHS) as the Jaecoo 7. The company claims that this set up, which uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and e-motor, will offer a total range of 745 miles (including about 50 from the battery alone) and can accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.5 seconds.

Omoda 7

Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

PEUGEOT

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e208

You don’t need to look much further than the wheels and GTI badges to see the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/208/hatchback/review/n20228">Peugeot e-208</a>&nbsp;GTi has clearly been inspired by the iconic 205 GTi of the 1980s. The e-208 GTi isn’t entirely stuck in the past, though. It uses the same 278bhp electric motor as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alfa-romeo/junior/hatchback/review/n26949">Alfa Romeo Junior</a>&nbsp;Veloce, resulting in a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds – slightly faster than rivals like the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alpine/a290/hatchback/review/n27222">Alpine A290</a>&nbsp;GT and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mini/cooper/hatchback/review/n26581">Mini John Cooper Works Electric</a>. The GTi also features a tweaked version of the same 46.3kWh (usable capacity) battery you’ll find in the standard e-208, offering an official range of 217 miles.

Peugeot e-208 GTi

SKYWELL

The Skywell Skyhome is a four-seater electric&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/luxury-cars/n17020">luxury saloon</a>&nbsp;that will rival the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i7/saloon/review/n25141">BMW i7</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqs/saloon/review/n24120">Mercedes EQS</a>. Said to have been inspired by a traditional Chinese courtyard, the pixel-style rear LED lights each feature depictions of milestones in the country’s history whereas the active rear spoiler is said to look like the upswept roof of a pavilion. Not so traditional is the Skyhome’s ceiling-mounted screen, which can be folded down so rear passengers can watch a film or play video games. Single and dual-motor electric set ups will be offered, with the flagship version producing 617bhp – enough for the Skyhome to accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds.

Skywell Skyhome

The Skywell Q sits at the other end of the Skywell range. It’s been designed specifically for Europe and is similar in size to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev3/estate/review/n27102">Kia EV3</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/4/hatchback/review/n27658">Renault 4</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id3/hatchback/review/n21832">Volkswagen ID 3</a>. It will be well-equipped, featuring an 15.6-inch touchscreen, eight-speaker sound system developed by Metz and a large glass roof. Skywell has yet to share details surrounding the car’s two battery options, but the larger unit is said to offer a range of over 300 miles. All models will come equipped with a 201bhp front-mounted motor, which will give the Q a 0-62mph acceleration time of 3.9 seconds.

Skywell Q

Alpine (pronounced 'Al-peen') only makes one model, but if you’re in the market for a sports car, this French brand is worthy of your attention.

Its A110 is one of the best-handling cars on sale today. And while it’s not especially powerful, it’s still properly quick, thanks to its low weight.

The looks and character of today’s A110 were inspired by a legendary namesake that won the first ever World Rally Championship back in 1973. But the new car is undoubtedly a worthy successor.

ALPINE

The Alpine A390 will be the French brand’s second electric model (after the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alpine/a290/hatchback/review/n27222">Alpine A290</a>&nbsp;hot hatch). It’s related to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/scenic-e-tech/estate/review/n26635">Renault Scenic</a>&nbsp;under the skin, but it will look a lot sportier and have performance to match, thanks to three motors producing a total of around 500bhp. Expect a price of close to £90,000, pitting the A390 against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/macan-electric-estate/4x4/review/n26737">Porsche Macan</a>&nbsp;Turbo Electric.

Alpine A390

BYD is already snapping at Tesla’s heels in terms of UK sales, but with the arrival of its upmarket sub-brand Denza, it could surpass Elon Musk’s firm. Among its first UK-bound models will be a rugged off-roader competing with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/wrangler/4x4/review/n196">Jeep Wrangler</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/defender/4x4/review/n21198">Land Rover Defender</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/land-cruiser/4x4/review/n17251">Toyota Land Cruiser</a>. The car, which will be called either the B5 or Leopard 5, will feature a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a pair of electric motors will produce a considerable 677bhp providing a 0-62mph time of 4.8 seconds and plenty of off-road ability. It also offers a considerable standard equipment list, including a 15.6-inch touchscreen, cooled Nappa leather seats and steering wheel-based camera controls to help you negotiate tight spaces and rough surfaces.

Denza B5 / Denza Leopard 5

Denza’s flagship, the Z9 GT is BYD’s alternative to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/amg-gt/coupe/review/n17968">Mercedes AMG GT 4-door</a>&nbsp;coupé and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/panamera/hatchback/review/n17212">Porsche Panamera</a>. The Z9 GT uses a substantially uprated version of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/seal-u/estate/review/n26815">BYD Seal U</a>’s plug-in hybrid set up, featuring a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and three electric motors. Together, they give the Z9 GT 858bhp, enough to accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds. A fully-electric model, which produces 933bhp and has an official range of 391 miles under more generous Chinese testing standards, will also likely go on sale in the UK.

Denza Z9 GT

DS has only existed as a standalone manufacturer since 2015&nbsp;(prior to that the badge was used on upmarket&nbsp;Citroëns), but it is now the premium brand in the Stellantis group, which also includes&nbsp;Citroën, Peugeot and Vauxhall.

The first DS models were essentially rebadged Citroëns, but more recently its cars are now standalone models in their own right. Yet under the skin, they're still very closely related.

Its models are&nbsp;influenced by the French fashion industry and are designed&nbsp;to take on the ubiquitous offerings of Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

DS 4

DS’s rival to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/1-series/hatchback/review/n26">BMW 1 Series</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/a-class/hatchback/review/n88">Mercedes A-Class</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/golf/hatchback/review/n17371">Volkswagen Golf</a>&nbsp;will have a fresh face and a new name before the end of the year. The DS 4’s styling has been revised to match the look of the new DS No8 executive saloon, including new sets of front and rear lights and a longer bonnet. However, more importantly is the addition of the all-electric E-Tense model, which uses the same setup as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4/hatchback/review/n22375">Citroën ë-C4</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/408/saloon/review/n25222">Peugeot e-408</a>. Featuring a 58.2kWh (usable capacity) battery, it gives the No4 an official range of 280 miles.

DS No4

DS 7

Despite being closely related to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/3008/estate/review/n17363">Peugeot 3008</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/grandland/hatchback/review/n27160">Vauxhall Grandland</a>, the DS No7 is set to compete against more premium SUVs, such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q5/4x4/review/n41">Audi Q5</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/x3/4x4/review/n42">BMW X3</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/xc60/estate/review/n17339">Volvo XC60</a>. Compared to the current DS 7, the No7 is expected to have a lower bonnet and roofline in order to improve aerodynamics and boost the model’s efficiency. Initially, DS announced that the No7 will be exclusively sold with an electric set up; however, the brand has hinted at offering a mild hybrid model more recently.

DS No7

First introduced in 2021 as the Ora Lightning Cat, the GWM Ora 07 is a sleek electric saloon that will compete against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/seal/saloon/review/n26074">BYD Seal</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/polestar/2/hatchback/review/n21641">Polestar 2</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-3/saloon/review/n19010">Tesla Model 3</a>. Similar in appearance to the smaller Ora 03, sold in the UK since late 2022, the Ora 07 is currently sold in Asia with two battery choices and with single or dual motors.

GWM Ora 07

An electric sibling of the rugged&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/wrangler/4x4/review/n196">Jeep Wrangler</a>, the Recon will put off-road prowess before on-road refinement and be priced to compete with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/defender/4x4/review/n21198">Land Rover Defender</a>. Jeep describes the Recon as very boxy and very capable, and has confirmed that it will offer almost 600bhp. Optional extras will include removable doors and an open-top body.

Jeep Recon

Wagoneer S

Available alongside the standard Jeep Wagoneer, the Wagoneer S is a slightly smaller all-electric SUV that’s already on sale in America, where it competes against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/lexus/rz/estate/review/n25576">Lexus RZ</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/genesis/gv70/estate/review/n23431">Genesis GV70</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/estate/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>. The Wagoneer S sports a distinctive front-end, which includes a light-up seven-slotted fascia in place of a traditional grille. It’s also the fastest accelerating car Jeep has ever made, sprinting from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds.

Jeep Wagoneer S

Musso

In Korean, ‘musso’ means rhinoceros, so it’s no surprise that KGM (and previously Ssangyong) have used it to describe their more rugged models over the years. The concept version of the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kgm/musso/estate/review/n17236">KGM Musso</a>&nbsp;EV was first seen at the 2023 Seoul motor show, where it was called the rather less enticing 0100. Based on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kgm/torres/estate/review/n26615">Torres SUV</a>, the Musso EV is set to feature a larger 80.6kWh (total capacity) battery and a 204bhp e-motor, with the option of an additional motor for four-wheel drive.

KGM Musso EV

Buyers seeking value for money should have Kia towards the top of their shopping list.

Although once a niche brand in the UK, today Kia outsells many more established brands, helped by its market-leading seven-year warranty and a strong reputation for reliability; in fact, Kia regularly finishes towards the top of our reliability surveys.

There are plenty of models to choose from, too, ranging from the small Picanto city car to the Ceed family hatchback and the Sorento large SUV. The Picanto was the first Kia to win its class at the What Car? Car of the Year awards.

Kia is no stranger to electric cars (it currently has four in its line-up), but the EV4 still represents a departure for the brand, because it will be its first electric saloon. That means it will go head to head with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-3/saloon/review/n19010">Tesla Model 3</a>. And while Kia is still to release any technical details, it has said that a lot of work has gone into maximising aerodynamic efficiency.

In terms of size and proportions, the EV5 closely resembles the conventionally powered&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/sportage/4x4/review/n17352">Kia Sportage</a>&nbsp;– our reigning family SUV champion. As a result, it's likely to be a practical choice. What's more, you will be able to choose between a single motor with front-wheel drive, and two motors with four-wheel drive, and there will even be a hot EV5 GT variant with almost 600bhp.

Kia EV5

LEAPMOTOR

The Leapmotor B10 is a value-focused rival to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/explorer/4x4/review/n26896">Ford Explorer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/estate/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>. Slightly smaller than the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/c10/estate/review/n27137">C10</a>, which the Stellantis-owned company already sells in the UK, the B10 features minimalist styling inside and out, with features like the air conditioning, mirror controls and even the sunroof being controlled via the 14.6-inch touchscreen. Under China’s generous system of testing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/range-test-how-far-can-electric-cars-really-go/n24836">EV range</a>, the Leapmotor B10 can travel 373 miles with the larger 67.1kWh (total capacity) battery fitted. It’s currently unknown what battery choices UK buyers will get; however, a starting price at around £30,000 is expected.

Leapmotor B10

Coupe

Mercedes’ line-up is vast – ranging from the A-Class family hatchback through to staple saloons such as the C-Class and E-Class, and onwards towards multiple SUVs, luxury saloons and even sports cars. Coupés and convertibles are thrown into the mix as well.

As one of the ‘big three’ German brands, Mercedes most often finds itself competing with Audi and BMW but more recently has found itself fending off Jaguar and Volvo, too.

Mercedes models are known for comfort. One example of this is the E-Class, because while the Audi A6 has a plusher interior and the BMW 5 Series handles better, the E-Class is probably the most comfortable for a long motorway journey.

MERCEDES-BENZ

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Competition for BMW’s updated&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/2-series/saloon/review/n21024">2 Series Gran Coupé</a>&nbsp;will come from an all-new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/cla/coupe/review/n19245">Mercedes CLA</a>. You’ll be able to specify this in fully electric form or with a compact new four-cylinder petrol engine that is said to offer diesel-like fuel efficiency. Opt for petrol power and outputs of 134bhp, 161bhp and 188bhp will be available.

Mercedes CLA

Like Firefly, Onvo is a sub-brand of the Chinese carmaker Nio. Established in 2024, their first car is the L60 –&nbsp;an electric SUV that will compete against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5/hatchback/review/n22944">Hyundai Ioniq 5</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/estate/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id4/estate/review/n22789">Volkswagen ID 4</a>. In China, the L60 costs around £24,000, but expect to pay closer to £40,000 in the UK. You’ll be able to choose from three battery options, the largest of which helped the car get an official range of 385 miles under China’s generous CLTC test cycle. Nio claims the L60 is more energy efficient than a Model Y, thanks in part to being the most aerodynamic model in its class.

Onvo L60

Porsche is best known as the quintessential sports car maker, but its line-up is increasingly diverse, interesting and successful, from its SUV family to the Panamera hatchback and shooting brake and, in time, a planned family of electric vehicles.

Whatever your choice, What Car?’s testers rate the cars highly; Porsche has an unusually high percentage of five and four-star cars.

Without exception, its sports cars are class leaders or among the class leaders, standing out for combining driving thrills with surprising luxury and comfort. Likewise, its SUVs are among the sharpest handling, as well as offering high levels of practicality and quality. Meanwhile, the Panamera is a true rival to the very best large executive saloons.

Porsche also sees itself as an electric car pioneer and has already enjoyed sales success with its plug-in hybrid range. Its first all-electric sports car is imminent, signalling the firm’s intent to stay relevant for many years to come.

PORSCHE

CAYMAN

The pure electric replacements for today's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/boxster/sports/review/n27">Porsche Boxster</a>&nbsp;roadster and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/cayman/coupe/review/n17361">Porsche Cayman</a>&nbsp;coupé will sit on&nbsp;bespoke electric sports car underpinnings that differ from those of most EVs because the batteries are situated behind the driver instead of under the car’s floor. This puts them in the same central location as the engines in the Boxster and Cayman, placing the centre of gravity as close to the driver as possible. Plus, it&nbsp;allows the driver to sit lower.

Porsche Boxster/Cayman EV

CAYENNE

As with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/macan-electric-estate/4x4/review/n26737">Porsche Macan EV</a>, the all-new electric Cayenne will initially be sold alongside its petrol sibling. Plus, it will be based on the same underpinnings as the electric Macan – albeit stretched to create a bigger, roomier car. Expect ultra-fast charging, a battery capacity in the region of 110kWh and a maximum official range of almost 400 miles.

Porsche Cayenne EV

Land Rover is synonymous with SUVs, and especially with the Defender – the rugged runabout that has seen service in war zones across the world, but also as part of the Queen’s personal garage.

If off-road prowess is one of Land Rover’s core values, though, the other is luxury. Indeed, the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar are among the best luxury SUVs you can buy.

The Discovery, meanwhile, is a practical rival for the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, while the stylish Evoque (which is available as a three-door convertible as well as a traditional SUV) goes head to head with Audi’s Q3 and BMW’s X1.

In the coming years, we’ll see a new road-biased ‘Road Rover’ as well as an all-new Defender.

LAND ROVER

RANGE ROVER

Aside from matte exterior detailing, the first electric&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover/4x4/review/n17353">Range Rover</a>&nbsp;will look almost identical to its petrol and diesel siblings, which have been on sale since 2022. Land Rover is promising performance comparable with today’s 523bhp V8 model and that the towing, wading and all-terrain capabilities will exceed those of any other luxury electric SUV.

Range Rover Electric

Owned by Mercedes-Benz and with a reputation for making small, clever cars, Smart offers a striking, upmarket alternative to more conventional rivals.

It currently has a two-car line-up, the smaller of the two being the distinctive Fortwo, which, as its name suggests, is an ultra-short two-seater that uses an unusual rear-engined configuration to deliver the sort of turning circle that even London taxis can only dream of. It's a doddle to park in small spaces, too.

Smart's 'family car' is the Forfour, which is little more than a stretched version of the Fortwo, with a second row of seats and a larger boot. It's more of a natural rival for cars like the Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto.

On paper, both cars come at a considerable price premium when compared with rivals, something it says is justified by its badge appeal and the technology in the cars.&nbsp;However, sales have been slow and there are often keen Target Price deals to be found.

SMART

Hashtag 5

As well as being Smart’s largest electric SUV yet, the #5 will be its first to offer an optional suite of off-road kit, including underbody protection, a roof carrier, side steps and a side ladder. In addition, the range-topping, dual-motor version will produce 637bhp. That’s more than the rival&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5-n/hatchback/review/n26318">Hyundai Ioniq 5 N</a>, and suggests a 0-62mph time of less than 3.0sec.

Smart #5

Toyota is a company undergoing a quiet revolution, as it works hard to replace its sensible but somewhat bland reputation with one for being a bit more daring, in areas such as the styling of its cars and its enthusiastic leadership of cutting-edge technology, such as hybrid systems.

That process seems to be working for buyers, with the hugely popular and striking-looking C-HR SUV in particular attracting a great deal of interest. The latest version of the hybrid Prius is also rated highly by What Car?; it’s the first Prius to go on sale that our testers have felt can truly compete all round with existing petrol or diesel rivals.

However, it’s worth noting that this period of transition is also a work in progress, and that many of the firm’s cars are still rated as being no more than average among class rivals by our testers.

TOYOTA

AYGO X

Despite mostly retaining the same appearance as the current&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/aygo-x/hatchback/review/n24132">Toyota Aygo X</a>, the new Aygo X Hybrid features substantial revisions under the skin. The pure petrol engine has been ditched in favour of the hybrid system from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/yaris/hatchback/review/n31">Yaris</a>&nbsp;– raising the power output to 114bhp and making it the cleanest non-plug-in hybrid car on sale. Toyota has yet to share any performance or economy details, but the Aygo X Hybrid is expected to achieve more than 70mpg.

Toyota Aygo X Hybrid

Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser shares its mechanicals with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-suzuki-e-vitara-revealed-as-brands-first-electric-car/n27227">Suzuki e Vitara</a>, and shares a similarly rugged stance with the smaller&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/yaris-cross/estate/review/n23440">Toyota Yaris Cross</a>. Both front and four-wheel-drive versions will be offered, and we expect it to match the up-to 250-mile range of the e Vitara. All models will come with a standard-fit heat pump, which in our most recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-car-best-winter-range/n24274">winter range test</a>, typically increases range by around 5%.

Toyota Urban Cruiser

Saloon

Alfa Romeo now has one of its strongest-ever model line-ups, after years of living off past glories.

The BMW 3 Series-rivalling Giulia executive saloon is one of the best cars in its class to drive, while the closely related Stelvio and smaller Tonale both competes in the booming SUV class.

It’s all a long way from the days when Alfa Romeo just had a couple of dated hatchbacks (the Mito and Giulietta) and the niche 4C sports car in its range.

ALFA ROMEO

GIULIA

Despite the popularity of SUVs, Alfa Romeo has said it doesn’t want to become an SUV-only brand, which is why the Giulia&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/executive-cars/n2004">executive saloon</a>&nbsp;is getting an electric successor. Power will start at around 345bhp, with the more expensive Veloce offering around 790bhp. A hardcore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alfa-romeo/giulia/saloon/review/n17264">Quadrifoglio</a>&nbsp;variant with close to 1000bhp has also been confirmed.

Alfa Romeo Giulia EV

STELVIO

Once again, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q5/4x4/review/n41">Audi Q5</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/glc/4x4/review/n17345">Mercedes GLC</a>&nbsp;will be the SUVs the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alfa-romeo/stelvio/estate/review/n113">Alfa Romeo Stelvio</a>&nbsp;will need to beat. While the Stellantis-owned company has yet to officially unveil the new large SUV, leaked designs suggest it could be considerably larger than the outgoing model and feature similar styling cues to the smaller&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alfa-romeo/junior/hatchback/review/n26949">Junior</a>. One thing that is for certain, though, is that the new Stelvio will be offered as a hybrid or electric car.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

In addition to swapping the current&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/rs6/estate/review/n17185">Audi RS6</a>’s twin-turbo V8 petrol engine for electric power, the new model will be available in both hatchback and Avant bodystyles, making it the first RS6 since 2010 to be sold as anything other than an estate. Expect a fully variable four-wheel drive system and a hike in power compared with the 621bhp of today’s car.

Audi RS6 e-tron

Based on the Vision Neue Klasse X concept car, the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix3/4x4/review/n22236">BMW iX3</a>&nbsp;will be one of the&nbsp;smartest new cars on sale when it arrives in showrooms next summer. That’s because it’s the first BMW to feature the company’s new ‘brain’, which will allow many of the car’s individual driving processes to be controlled by one computer, rather than many. In short, this should lead to smoother, more efficient driving. Indeed, BMW says it will “redefine what is meant by sheer driving pleasure” – a bold claim by any stretch.

BMW iX3

The sportiest Seats have long used the&nbsp;Cupra name, but it's now been turned into a standalone sub-brand, in much the same way as Fiat's sportiest models are badged as Abarths.

Like Abarth, some of Cupra's models including the Ateca and Leon are extensively reworked Seats, but models such as the Born and Formentor are exclusive to Cupra.

Whilst Cupras are closely related to equivalent models from Seat and Volkswagen, they are generally tuned to provide a more engaging driving experience.

CUPRA

Cupra’s third electric car will also be its smallest; it’s one of three mechanically identical entry-level EVs that will essentially replace the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/mii-electric/hatchback/used-review/n24214">Seat Mii Electric</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/citigo-iv/hatchback/used-review/n24220">Skoda Citigo-e iV</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/e-up/hatchback/used-review/n17989">Volkswagen e-Up</a>. Cupra says the Raval will offer up to 231bhp and predicts that this range-topping version will be capable of 0-62mph in 6.9sec.

Cupra Raval

Modern Fiats fall into two categories: the retro models and those with more functional designs.

Cars in the first camp appeal to the heart and include the 124 Spider sports car and the 500 series: a hatchback, a convertible, an SUV and two MPVs.

By contrast, the remaining models rely on their practicality and attractive pricing, with the Panda city car, Tipo hatchback and Fullback pick-up truck all prime examples.

Fiat can trace its roots back to the 19th century but is now part of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group, along with Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep and Maserati.

FIAT

Since the previous generation left production in 2024, the little&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/500/hatchback/review/n84">Fiat 500</a>&nbsp;has been available exclusively as an electric car. This will change with the arrival of the 500 Ibrida, which – surprise, surprise –&nbsp;will transplant a hybrid set up into the body of the 500e. While Fiat has yet to share what engine will go into the 500 Ibrida, it’s expected to be the same 1.0-litre ‘Firefly’ unit with mild hybrid technology that was used in the previous generation&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/500/hatchback/review/n22352">500 Hybrid</a>&nbsp;and a six-speed manual gearbox.

Fiat 500 Ibrida

GENESIS

GV60

The Genesis GV60 Magma will be hot by name and hot by nature. Not much is known about this rival to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5-n/hatchback/review/n26318">Hyundai Ioniq 5 N</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n24838">Kia EV6 GT</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-3/saloon/review/n19010">Tesla Model 3 Performance</a>&nbsp;yet, but it should have a number of cosmetic modifications over the standard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/genesis/gv60/estate/review/n24373">GV60</a>&nbsp;to make it look more aggressive. It will also share the same 80kWh (usable capacity) battery as the EV6 GT and Ioniq 5 N, along with some features, like the simulated manual gearbox.

 Genesis GV60 Magma

IONIQ 6

The go-faster version of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-6/saloon/review/n25431">Hyundai Ioniq 6</a>&nbsp;electric executive saloon will rival the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i4/hatchback/review/n23575">BMW i4 M50</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-3/saloon/review/n19010">Tesla Model 3 Performance</a>&nbsp;and feature more aggressive styling, with a large rear wing and flared wheelarches. It’s likely the Ioniq 6 N will use the same 80kWh (usable capacity) battery as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5-n/hatchback/review/n26318">Ioniq 5 N</a>, and a pair of e-motors that produce up to 641bhp. Also likely to be carried over is the simulated eight-speed manual transmission and a ‘Drift Mode’ for track racing.

Jaguars are consistently among the best-handling cars of their kind, with the firm’s model range encompassing the XE, XF and XJ saloons, the F-Type sports cars and multiple SUVs.

Jaguar was actually relatively late to launch its first SUV, the F-Pace, but it quickly followed it up with the smaller E-Pace and the all-electric I-Pace.

That SUV range will keep growing, too, with larger and more luxurious SUVs planned to take on the Porsche Cayenne and the Range Rover from sister brand Land Rover.

JAGUAR

Although Jaguar recently&nbsp;took its entire line-up off sale, it&nbsp;has big plans for the future. These include a new&nbsp;SUV and luxury saloon, but the first of the new-generation models to arrive will be a four-door electric GT – basically, Jaguar’s answer to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/taycan/saloon/review/n20184">Porsche Taycan</a>. Expect more than 575bhp and a range of around 430 miles, while the looks will be inspired by those of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-jaguar-type-00-revealed/n27295">Jaguar Type-00</a>&nbsp;concept.

Jaguar GT EV

First seen at this year’s New York motor show, the Kia K4 is a bold petrol-powered hatchback to rival the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4/hatchback/review/n22373">Citroën C4</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/corolla/hatchback/review/n18901">Toyota Corolla</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/golf/hatchback/review/n17371">Volkswagen Golf</a>. The K4 has similar blocky styling to Kia’s electric models, like the EV3, and is larger than the Ceed it’ll replace. Buyers will be able to choose between two petrol engines, either a 2.0-litre or a turbocharged 1.6-litre, and a sport-tuned suspension system on the GT-Line trim. An estate version has also been spotted in development.

Kia K4

LEVC

Think LEVC only makes taxis? Think again. The Geely-owned brand also produces a luxury MPV for the Chinese market called the L380. Named after the world’s largest airliner, it’ll land here in 2026, rivalling the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/lexus/lm/4x4/review/n26144">Lexus LM</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/v-class/estate/review/n17287">Mercedes V-Class</a>. Standard features include Alcantara and semi-aniline leather seats, a panoramic glass roof, a 14-speaker Yamaha sound system and a pair of aeroplane-style infotainment screens for the second row occupants. Buyers in China can choose from six or eight-seat configurations and either a single motor, making 268bhp, and a four-wheel drive version, producing 536bhp.

LEVC L380

In the same way that Infiniti acts as Nissan’s premium arm, Lexus has a similar tie-in with Toyota. And since most of Toyota’s models are offered as hybrids, it’s no surprise to see the same from Lexus, although there are some traditional petrol engines, too.

The brand focuses heavily on SUVs – namely the NX and RX – but also has the CT hatchback, ES executive saloon and LS luxury car among its portfolio. More small and large SUVs are expected in the future.

Like Toyota, Lexus has built a very strong reputation for reliability and regularly finishes very close to the top of our annual Reliability Survey.

LEXUS

The eighth generation Lexus ES might be the most important one yet: it’s the first ES to go fully-electric, while also growing considerably in size to rival the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i5/saloon/review/n26177">BMW i5</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqe/saloon/review/n25101">Mercedes EQE</a>. The new ES has a more minimalist appearance and very clever packaging, meaning the batteries take up little boot and interior space. Two versions will be available from launch – the ES 350e, with a single motor that makes 221bhp, and the ES 500e, which has two motors that produce 338bhp.

Lexus ES

AMG GT 4-DOOR

Instead of an engine, the next&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/amg-gt/coupe/review/n17968">Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door</a>&nbsp;will be powered by two electric motors, making it the first bespoke all-electric car to roll off the performance division’s production line in nearly 60 years. While we still don’t know how much power the GT 4-door EV will have, the GT XX concept’s three motors combine to make 1341bhp – even more power than Lewis Hamilton’s old Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 car.

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door EV

The first generation to go all-electric, the upcoming Mercedes GLC’s main rivals will be the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/next-generation-bmw-ix3-previewed-ahead-of-september-reveal/n27516">BMW iX3</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/macan-electric-estate/4x4/review/n26737">Porsche Macan EV</a>. The latest GLC will use a new platform with a 94.5kWh (total capacity), which is expected to help the new Mercedes achieve a range of over 400 miles. It should also be a fairly practical model, featuring a 560-litre boot and 100-litre ‘frunk’.

Mercedes GLC

Nissan turned up early to the SUV party, with its Qashqai paving the way for the countless models we see today. The Qashqai continues to sell in big numbers in the UK, too, and was also our overall Car of the Year in 2014.

Don’t think Nissan is just about SUVs, though. As well as the Qashqai, the smaller Juke and the larger X-Trail, the Japanese brand has the Micra hatchback, GT-R sports car and Navara pick-up truck.

Nissan was also one of the first big car makers to launch a fully electric car, with its latest Leaf being one of the best on the market.

Despite being based in Japan, Nissan has long committed to building cars in the UK, making several of its best-selling models at a huge factory in Sunderland.

NISSAN

LEAF

The original&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/leaf/hatchback/used-review/n823">Nissan Leaf</a>&nbsp;was one of the first truly popular electric cars when it launched in 2010. However, to stay competitive against rivals like the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev3/estate/review/n27102">Kia EV3</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/elroq/estate/review/n27301">Skoda Elroq</a>, Nissan has transformed it into an SUV for its third generation. Closely related to the larger&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/ariya/hatchback/review/n24303">Ariya</a>&nbsp;and Renault Megane, the new Leaf has a particularly aerodynamic body to maintain a good range when travelling at high-speed. 52kWh (usable capacity) and 75kWh battery options will be available from launch, with high-end examples having an official range of 375 miles.&nbsp;

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