New issue of What Car? magazine on sale now
A new issue of What Car? magazine has just arrived in shops, featuring a special report on the slowest-depreciating new cars, the Smart #1 vs the Volvo EX30, and much more besides...
Depreciation is the enemy of almost new car buyer, but fear not; our rundown of the best and worst new cars for depreciation is here to help. In the latest issue of What Car? magazine – now available in shops – we reveal which of the latest models will hold their value best over the first three years, and which will cost you most.
Elsewhere, we take the Citroën C3, Dacia Sandero and Toyota Aygo X, three of the cheapest new cars you can buy, on a 600-mile road trip to find out which is Britain's best cheap car, and pit the Smart #1 against the Volvo EX30 to find out which small electric SUV best deserves your money.
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The lead car in this month’s first drive section is the all-new Renault Scenic E-Tech, while other cars driven or talked about for the first time include:
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
- Audi A3
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid
- Maserati Grecale Folgore
- Mercedes G-Class
- Mini Countryman
- Peugeot e-5008
- Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
- Skoda Superb Estate
- Subaru Crosstrek
- Suzuki Swift
- Toyota C-HR PHEV
- Volkswagen ID 3 GTX
In our advice section, we compare 10 of the UK’s most popular breakdown assistance providers, to find out who you'll want to call if you find yourself stranded at the roadside. We also reveal the challenges facing independent garages when it comes to servicing electric cars, and explain how to find out whether your local garage is EV ready.
Meanwhile, in our used cars pages, we tell you what to look for when buying a second-hand example of the luxurious Audi Q7, and conduct a used hot hatch head-to-head to find out whether the Hyundai i20 N is a match for the Ford Fiesta ST.
Our data section makes it easier than ever to find the facts and figures that really count when you're choosing your next car, while the deals pages are filled with the month's top offers from our free New Car Deals service – including a £4900 discount on the ever-popular Vauxhall Astra. And as always, our Real MPG tests reveal the fuel economy you can expect in real-world use.
The new issue of What Car? magazine is in shops now, or you can save money with print and digital subscription deals at The Magazine Shop. In fact, if you subscribe now, you can get it delivered to your door and save up to 57% on the cover price of the next six issues with our special offers.
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