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FIRST DRIVE Entry-level trim could be the range’s sweet spot
John McIlro
List price £47,650 Best price £47,650 MPG 882.5 CO2 7g/km For PHEV’s outstanding efficiency and electric range; hushed and comfy cruiser; vast boot; smart interior Against Pricier than some rivals; a
THE Audi Q3 is an easy car to classify because it offers typical Audi traits in a compact-SUV package. It’s mechanically related to the Volkswagen Tiguan, to the point of sharing its key powertrain op
THE Kia K4 has been on sale in the US since 2024 – and now it’s been confirmed that it’s coming to the UK. Pitched between the C and D segments (think Skoda Octavia rival, sized between the Volkswagen
List price £30,795 Best price £28,750 MPG 64.1 CO2 100g/km For Frugal in real-world driving; comfy and good to drive; generously equipped; well built and reliable Against Tight for adults in rear seat
List price £20,595 Best price £17,495 MPG 53.3 CO2 119g/km For Very well priced; smart interior is packed with equipment; fine ride and handling balance; practical boot Against Tight for taller adults
If Audi were a cricket team, its new Q3 would be first slip – a very safe pair of hands. This is a small, plush SUV with plenty of scope for optional extras with good margins. There’s no potential for