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BYD Sealion 5 • Fast-growing Chinese brand branches out with a feature-packed plug-in hybrid family SUV On sale Now Price from £29,995

Volvo EX60 • Winner of our 2026 Readers’ Choice vote, the EX60 ushers in a new era of cutting-edge electric models from Volvo On sale Summer Price from £56,860

Skoda Epiq • We take an early drive of this cousin of the upcoming Volkswagen ID Cross electric SUV On sale January 2027 Price from £25,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class • Flagship saloon gets engine tweaks and yet more technology in a bid to hold on to the top spot On sale Autumn Price from £105,000 (est)

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 • Hot hatch celebrates its anniversary with a shot of excitement inspired by the celebrated GTI Clubsport S On sale May Price from £47,995

Skywell BE11 • Family electric SUV gets a keener price and a suite of driver aids in an effort to catch up with the pack On sale Now Price from £31,990

Geely Galaxy Cruiser • Plug-in hybrid rival to the Land Rover Defender gets ready to assume a flagship role On sale 2028 Price from £60,000 (est)

XPeng X9 • High-tech electric seven-seater is poised to take on the Kia EV9 and Volkswagen ID Buzz On sale Late 2026 Price from £60,000 (est)

Porsche Macan Electric GTS • New version of this upmarket electric SUV comes with more kit and performance than the mid-rung 4S On sale Now Price from £89,065

BYD Seal 6 DM-i • Keenly priced plug-in hybrid fights for a slice of the hard-fought executive saloon pie On sale Now Price from £34,015

Seat Ibiza • Another mild facelift helps to keep this small hatchback looking fresh, without harming its many qualities On sale Now Price from £20,995

Omoda 5 SHS-H • Family SUV line-up expands with hybrid power, complementing the existing petrol and electric versions On sale March Price from £25,740

Kia K4 Sportswagon • Petrol-powered family car line-up gains an estate On sale Summer Price from £27,000 (est)

Skoda Peaq • New flagship electric SUV packs seven seats into a streamlined shape to compete with Kia’s EV9 On sale Summer Price from £55,000 (est)

Lower public charging costs coming • Reduction in VAT on public charging for electric vehicles is under consideration to help offset pay-per-mile tax

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