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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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Hyundai Ioniq 3 • Striking new small electric hatchback offers a long range for a great price On sale Now Price from £18,495 (with £3750 grant)

Volkswagen ID Tiguan • Changes for this ID 4-replacing electric SUV are big enough to warrant a new (yet familiar) name On sale Spring 2027 Price from £38,000 (est)

Peugeot e-208 GTi • Two consonants and a vowel signify Peugeot's return to the hot hatch party On sale December Price from £33,495 (with £1500 grant)

Nissan Pixo • New small electric car is closely related to the Renault Twingo and offers a 161-mile official range for a tempting price On sale Early 2027 Price from £17,000 (est)

Smart #2 • New electric two-seater gives small car buyers a premium option – if it’ll fit with their lifestyles On sale Spring 2027 Price from £19,500 (est)

BEST SUV LEASING DEALS • Leasing is one of the most popular ways to finance a new car, and it’s an especially good fit if you’re not bothered about owning your car outright. Here, we’re focusing on the best leasing deals available on SUVs of all sizes, including those with petrol, diesel, hybrid and fully electric power. To secure them or see more offers, go to whatcar.com/car-leasing-deals.

WHAT CAR? COMING SOON • ELECTRIC CAR Audi A2 e-tron

THE CIRCLES OF LIFE • Your car’s tyres are vital in keeping it going where you point it, so we got to grips with 11 popular choices to test their sticking power

Best tyres

WHAT'S YOUR POISON?

FOR SEVEN'S SAKE • We know the Tesla Model Y is a fine electric SUV, but does it make as much sense in seven-seat form? We pit it against its closest rival to find out

THE BEST USED CARS YOU CAN BUY • AS WE APPROACH the end of the year, the used car market is looking in good health. Sales are growing, as threads of consumer confidence begin to reappear and weave their way through dealers' forecourts.

Toyota Corolla • On sale from 2019-present Prices from £11,000 Our pick 1.8 Hybrid Icon Tech

Skoda Karoq • On sale from 2017-present Prices from £7000 Our pick 1.5 TSI 150 SE

Kia Sportage • On sale from 2022-present Prices from £13,000 Our pick 1.6 T-GDi 3

Tesla Model 3 • On sale from 2019-present Prices from £12,000 Our pick Long Range AWD

Skoda Kodiaq • On sale from 2024-present Prices from £25,000 Our pick 1.5 TSI e-TEC SE L (7 seats)

BMW iX3 • On sale from 2021-2025 Prices from £17,000 Our pick M Sport Pro

Volkswagen Passat • On sale from 2024-present Prices from £23,000 Our pick 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 Life

Skoda Superb Estate • On sale from 2015-2024 Prices from £5000 Our pick 2.0 TDI 150 SE Technology

Range Rover Sport • On sale from 2013-2022 Prices from £13,000 Our pick 3.0 SDV6 HSE

Toyota GR Yaris • On sale from 2020-present Prices from £22,000 Our pick 1.6T GR Circuit

Lexus Select and Toyota Approved Used • IF YOU BUY AN APPROVED used car from Lexus or its parent company, Toyota, not only does it go through rigorous checks (inspecting at least 145 points) and give you a year of warranty straight off the bat, but you're also covered farther down the road.

KIA SPORTAGE • OVERALL WINNER

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BUYER'S GUIDE SMALL CARS • Despite the fashion for SUVs, the traditional small car remains one of the most popular types on the road, with the likes of the Mini Cooper...