Plug-in hybrids

List price £31,995 Best price £28,995 MPG 565.0 CO2 12g/km For Great value for money; long electric range; plush, spacious interior with lots of kit Against Compromised visibility at junctions; MG’s p

List price £26,995 Best price £26,995 Range 253 miles Battery size 52kWh For Attractive pricing; smart and well-equipped interior; fine ride and handling balance; slick infotainment Against Rear leg r

Many of us would love for Mazda to keep merrily making MX-5s and a supporting cast of sensibly sized hatchbacks with zingy petrol engines and manual gearboxes, maybe with a couple of straight-six dies

List price £39,990 Best price £39,990 Range 318 miles Battery size 57.5kWh For Class-leading efficiency; fast charging via Tesla’s own network; surprisingly practical; well priced Against Some fiddly

WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT To ascertain if this upmarket compact SUV can still hold its own in the face of fresher competition If there was ever an era-defining car for a marque, the Evoque is the ultimate

UPMARKET estate cars have always been popular. In recent years they have become the go-to alternative to the SUV, often delivering more usable space, as well as a more sophisticated and sporty drive.