CONTENTS
FIRST DRIVES
EVERY MONTH
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6 Toyota C-HR
Eye-catching family SUV enters its second generation, with plug-in hybrid power for the first time to broaden its appeal
12 Tesla Model 3
All-conquering electric car refuses to rest on its laurels; it’s now even better
15 Honda CR-V
Biggest SUV from the brand is renewed with greater practicality and efficiency
17 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
Practical exec makes a strong case for good old-fashioned diesel power
20 Hyundai Kona Electric
All change for Hyundai’s small electric SUV
23 Ford Puma ST Powershift
Our favourite sports SUV goes automatic
25 McLaren Artura
Electrified sports car pulls out all the stops to challenge the Ferrari 296 GTB
26 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé
Svelte two-door grand tourer displaces the old C-Class and E-Class coupés
28 MG 4 Extended Range
Brilliant electric hatch grows longer legs
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29 Porsche 911 Carrera T
Iconic sports car gets a little more bite
34 Hyundai i10
Talented tiny hatch sharpens its act
35 BMW M3 CS
Muscle saloon slims down and tones up
36 BYD Seal
Sleek Tesla Model 3 rival glides to the shore
FIRST LOOKS
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40 News
Seat to get a new role as it leaves the production of larger models to Cupra, plus electric Mini production confirmed for Oxford from 2026
42 Deals of the month
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51 Coming soon
BYD’s rival to the Tesla Model Y and a bigger sister to the sporty Abarth 500e are among the new cars on the horizon
ADVICE
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10 Volkswagen Tiguan
All-new family SUV wisely sticks to a proven formula but steps forwards in efficiency
16 Renault Scenic
SUV channels the spirit of the MPV original
18 Volkswagen ID 2 GTI
Baby EV gets the hot hatch treatment
22 Peugeot e-3008
New family SUV offers an electric option
25 Bentley Blower Jnr
Charge up for a truly vintage experience
30 Mini Cooper
A fresh take on the trendy retro hatch
32 Volkswagen Passat
New exec takes on an estate-only guise
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58 What Car? Reliability Survey 2023
With the help of almost 22,000 owners of 178 models (including 29 EVs) up to five years old, our investigation separates the trusty steeds from the ropey nags
71 Dog guards tested
The best barriers to keep canine companions secure when they hitch a lift in the boot of your car
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