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Still a front-running EV after all these years

Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

New price: £39,990 - £59,990

PROS

• Refined, easy to drive, responsive
  
• Electric range is very impressive
• Brilliantly-integrated route planning

CONS

• Hatchback bodystyle may be a turn-off for some
  
• Relies almost entirely on touchscreen controls
• Build quality still not as good as rivals

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Sporty and comfy roadster is beginning to feel its age

Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

New price: £46,510 - £65,710

PROS

• Eye-catching styling
• Choice of engaging engines
• One of the few ways to enjoy wind-in-the-hair motoring

CONS

• Only two engine options
• Almost too many drive modes
• Visibility isn’t great

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Stylish, small family car that's getting on a bit now

Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

New price: £20,215 - £30,295

PROS

• Economical and responsive engines
• Lots of standard kit and space
• Low PCP monthly payments

CONS

• Firm ride not great on rough roads
  
• Boot is smaller than some rivals
• No diesels, no hybrids, no plug-ins
  

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Capable, forgettable addition to the family hatchback class

Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

New price: £23,500 - £31,850

PROS

• It offers Golf space for Polo money
• Plenty of safety equipment
• Refined petrol engines

CONS

• Not that fun to drive
• A bit dull
• Slightly unsettled low-speed ride on larger wheels

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Practical, niche, but still absent in the Sports department

Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

New price: £32,145 - £39,045

PROS

• Low running costs with practicality
• Hugely practical boot
• Increased space over the hatchback

CONS

• Touchscreen media system isn’t the best
• Boot is slightly smaller on larger 2.0-litre
• Can be expensive 

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Kia’s flagship model doesn’t disappoint

Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

New price: £31,620 - £43,195

PROS

• Involving and fun to drive
• Huge standard kit list
• Rapid and muscular performance

CONS

• High emissions and fuel consumption
  
• Interior quality not as good as a VW Arteon's
• Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers

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Facelifted Ford Focus gets fresh styling and more modern tech

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £29,560 - £31,410

PROS

• Facelift adds extra kerb appeal
• Fun handling and punchy engines
• Spacious cabin front and rear

CONS

• No hybrid or electric version available
• Cabin storage could be better
• Boot is smaller than some rivals

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Excellent, tech-laden luxury car that majors on comfort

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £86,820 - £120,730

PROS

• Mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains
• Semi-autonomous driving technology
  
• Super clean interior design

CONS

• Not as roomy as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• Smaller boot than the S-Class and 7 Series
• S8 has less power than previous S8 Plus

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Pleasant but pricey. PHEV could be better.

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £45,650 - £58,030

PROS

• Feel-good interior
• Impressive off-road
• Comfortable ride

CONS

• Tight third row seat space
  
• No petrol option
• Questionable reliability
  

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An outgoing seven-seater SUV that's stylish and fun to drive

Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

New price: £29,960 - £45,435

PROS

• Stylish inside and out with space for seven
• Quick steering and sporty driving experience
• Infotainment and air-con easy to use

CONS

• Firm ride, especially on bigger wheels
• Rearmost seats are tight for adults
• Some reliability concerns
  

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