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!
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WELCOME • Awards 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 • All-new electric four-door coupé is aiming to steal the Tesla Model 3’s crown On sale Now Price £46,745
Mercedes-Benz EQE • New electric luxury saloon slots in below the EQS limo and has an official range of up to 388 miles On sale Now Price from £74,345
Jaguar F-Pace • Refresh for upmarket large SUV includes a longer electric range for the plug-in hybrid version On sale 2023 Price from £48,660
Toyota bZ3X • Smaller sibling to the bZ4X electric SUV promises a long range and innovative tech On sale Early 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)
Range Rover LWB • Long-wheelbase version of the latest Range Rover can now be had with seven luxurious seats On sale Now Price from £107,675
Mercedes-AMG SL • Flagship convertible piles on the muscle and ditches the old hard-top for a fabric roof On sale Now Price from £108,030
Abarth 500e • Fully electric hot hatchback packs 152bhp and can sprint from 0-62mph in 7.0sec On sale June Price from £35,000 (est).
BMW M2 • BMW M division’s entry-level performance car gets even more power (but also more bulk) in its latest iteration On sale Summer Price £63,820
Land Rover Defender 130 • Stretched version of the already sizeable five-door Defender gets seating for up to eight and a bigger boot On sale Now Price from £73,895
Vauxhall Astra Electric • Electric version of Vauxhall’s family car has an official range of up to 258 miles On sale June Price from £35,000 (est)
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Toyota C-HR • Second-generation hybrid SUV gets a plug-in option plus more passenger space On sale Summer Price from £32,000 (est)
Jeep Avenger • All-new small electric SUV takes Jeep in a new direction with European tastes in mind On sale May Price from £34,000 (est)
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DEALS of the month • Our online New Car Buying service links you with trusted dealers who base their deals on our Target Price – so you can get your ideal car at a discount without the hassle of haggling
Next month • ON SALE 16 FEBRUARY
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WHICH CAR HAS THE BEST DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECH? • With safety and comfort in mind, cars are doing more to assist their drivers than ever before. But which one does it best? We find out
What’s next for self-driving technology?
£££ HOW TO CUT YOUR MOTORING COSTS • As with most things in life, the cost of buying and running a car has gone up dramatically in the past year or two. However, you can still save money if you follow these simple tips
Money-saving tips for EV drivers
How to spec your Cupra Born • If you’re looking for a small electric car that blends practicality with an enjoyable driving experience, the Cupra Born should be at the top of your list. There ’s a choice of two battery sizes, but we’d stick with the cheaper (58kWh) one, which offers an official range of up to 264 miles. We favour entry-level V1 trim because it provides a good balance of price and equipment, but there’s still room to add more luxury without blowing your budget.
Tyre pressure gauges • Keeping your tyres inflated correctly can save you money in the long run, so it’s worth investing in a good tyre pressure gauge.But which type is best? For more reviews, go to whatcar.com/class/product-reviews
SHOOT FOR THE Rs • The latest evolutions of the Honda...