Skoda has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the Enyaq Coupé iV vRS – the first EV to wear the brand’s performance vRS badge.
Starting at just under £52,000, the Enyaq Coupé iV vRS will be the most expensive model in the Skoda range and the first Skoda to be priced at more than £50K.
It is closely related to the Volkswagen ID.4 GTX, the range-topping model in the new Enyaq Coupé range carries a 82kWh battery pack powering two electric motors, one in each axle. Total power is equivalent to 299hp, producing a 0-62mph time of 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 111mph.
Skoda quotes an official battery range of 309 miles for the vRS. It can benefit from DC rapid charging through a 150kW charger, allowing it to regain 80% of battery capacity in less than 40 minutes. A full at-home charge using a standard 7.2kW wall box takes up to 13 hours.
Chassis upgrades to reflect the power output include slightly lowered ride height and a revised power steering system.
Befitting its sporting image, the Enyaq Coupé iV vRS gains styling changes that include deeper front and rear bumpers, along with extensive black detailing and the vRS signature element of a full-width red reflector on the rear bumper.
The car sits on 20-inch black alloy wheels as standard, while 21-inch versions are available on the options list. Both versions include plastic rims that improve aerodynamics, helping the car’s range. Matrix LED headlamps and a 131-LED ‘crystal face’ are also part of the exterior package.
A bespoke styling package is also added to the interior, including perforated leather seats and a matching leather-effect dash both with contrasting stitching, more leather on the steering wheel and carbon-effect and aluminium inserts.
LED ambient lighting is fitted and an electrically-opening boot, while all versions also include a full-length panoramic sunroof.
Dealers will start taking orders for the Enyaq Coupé iV vRS this month, with first UK deliveries expected in July.
Alfa Romeo has premiered a new small SUV that will arrive in the UK before summer – the Tonale, which will be available in mild hybrid, regular hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms.
The Tonale, which is set to challenge rivals like the Audi Q3and BMW X1, will be the entry-level SUV in the Alfa Romeo family, sitting below the larger Stelvio. It also effectively replaces the Giulietta hatchback, which finally disappeared from sale last year after 11 years in production.
Exterior styling
The new model inherits many exterior styling traits from the rest of the Alfa Romeo range, with narrow LED headlights either side of the traditional Alfa Romeo heart-shaped grille, sitting above a lower air intake that spans almost the full width of the front bumper.
Extended curves, which Alfa Romeo calls ‘GT lines’, run from the headlights to the tail lights at waist height to give the sides of the Tonale more definition.
At the rear, the Tonale gets a full-width red LED light that runs across the boot lid, mirroring the U-shape design of the headlights in the front. The alloy wheels, in Alfa Romeo’s readitional ‘telephone dial’ style, can be ordered as 19-inch or 20-inch units.
Interior trim and tech
Inside, the Alfa Romeo Tonale mixes new components with some borrowed from the larger Stelvio, including its three-spoke steering wheel with aluminium shift paddles and air conditioning vents. The centre console has a similar layout, too.
The most notable edition to the Tonale’s interior is the new ten-inch infotainment console. which is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It uses Amazon Alexa for voice commands and also allows customers to select their Tonale as the delivery point for Amazon orders. This new infotainment system can be updated over the air while your car is parked in your driveway.
The instrument panel behind the steering wheel is also a fully digital 12-inch display, while a wireless charging pad for your smartphone now sits in front of the gear shifter.
The seat upholstery has also received a stylish upmarket finish, trimmed with Alcantara and vegan leather, and the front seats having a heating function. Ambient lights are dotted around the cabin, and the dashboard has a multicoloured backlight to illuminate the controls as you prepare to set off.
The Tonale comes with a number of safety and autonomous driving features, such as adaptive cruise control with a function that automatically centres the car on motorway lanes and adjusts speed while monitoring the car in front. Traffic sign recognition is also present, as well as a semi-automatic parking assist feature, which can complete entry and exit manoeuvres on its own.
Range of powertrain options
At launch, there will be three engine options available to UK customers. Kicking things off is the entry-level 130hp petrol-electric hybrid, followed by a 160hp hybrid. Both are front-wheel drive and use the combination of a four-cylinder 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 15kWh battery.
A 275hp 1.3-litre plug-in hybrid version of the Tonale sites at the top of the range, which Alfa Romeo says can travel up to 50 miles just using its battery from full charge. This top-of-the-range model is all-wheel drive, with the front wheels powered by the petrol engine and the rear wheels by the electric motor.
All variants come with automatic transmission, with manual gearboxes not available on any models.
The Tonale will be built at Alfa Romeo’s recently upgraded Pomigliano d’Arco factory near Naples in Italy, and will be the first car to go on sale with its own non-fungible token (NFT). This is a unique digital asset that will be used to certify the car’s mileage and record other data, in an effort to boost residual values down the line.
Alfa Romeo has announced that the Tonale will have two trim levels to choose from, the ‘Super’ and the ‘Ti’, but not much is known about the specifications for these yet.
Further information, with full UK specification and pricing, will be released closer to the Tonale’s expected arrival in April.
If you’re looking to sell a modified car the rules of the game are different to ordinary cars. We’ve come up with a few pointers whether you’re selling to a dealer or privately.
What do we mean by a modified car?
A modified car is classed – certainly by insurers – as having had any changes made to its original specification after it left the factory. So, if you had a particular performance or handling pack option fitted when the car was ordered new, this doesn’t count as modified.
However, many car enthusiasts want to personalise their cars – usually bought used – with performance upgrades fitted by specialist companies such as larger turbochargers, changes to the engine management system to increase power, sports exhaust systems and bigger brakes. These are classed as modifications.
Then there are changes to the suspension to lower/stiffen it, larger wheels, body kits (spoilers, wheel arch extensions) and special paintwork. Many enthusiasts fit parts from the performance versions of cars in the same range onto mainstream versions (for example Ford Focus RS onto a regular Focus).
Some modifications are illegal. These are easy to look up online but they include changes to the catalytic converter, neon lights, and tinted side and rear windows are only legal behind the front windows.
How do you set a price on a modified car?
Because the scope of modifications can be so wide, traditional price guides will only give you a price based on a standard car, with the choice to add some common factory fitted objects. These can only be a baseline. “The best way to put a price on a modified car is to start with owners’ groups and dedicated clubs,” says Jamie King, editor of Fast Ford magazine.
“There are hundreds available, catering for almost every model of car you could every think of, and in some cases even specific colour versions of just one model too (in the case of the Electric Orange ST Owner’s Club). These groups of dedicated enthusiasts will not only be able to advise best prices but are also often the best places to find serious buyers for modified cars too.”
Although your modified car may be your pride and joy, you may not necessarily get back all that you put into it, so be realistic. Most classic car restorations never get the money back.
Regular dealers will have mixed attitudes to a modified car. They may not want to accept one unless they are sure to find a buyer, and it may just look out of place on a forecourt filled with standard cars. However, if you are part-exchanging and they don’t want to lose the deal, they’ll likely say yes, but don’t expect to get the best price for it.
Some car buying services will accept modified cars while others won’t. Motorway, one of our commercial partners here at The Car Expert, says that it looks at modified cars on a case-by-case basis. Cazoo, on the other hand (and another of our partners), won’t buy modified cars.
Some modifications, such as performance engine parts, can be removed by the companies which fitted them, returning the car to standard specification. This may be worth your while if your car is relatively young and high value. There is a second-hand market to sell the performance parts onwards.
You can advertise your on regular outlets such as eBay Motors, Gumtree or Auto Trader (search ‘modified’) but the best place is direct to buyers who know what they want.
“It makes sense to advertise a modified car in specialists magazines or on specialists websites. Joining owners’ groups is a good place to sell (and buy) modified cars privately too,” says King. “Or, selling to a specialist dealer can provide the easiest, most hassle-free transaction (especially if there’s outstanding finance to clear first), but as with any trade sale prices tend not to be as high as with a private sale.”
Serious buyers looking for modified cars will want to know as much detail as possible, so any advertisement will need to describe fully the changes made to the car, names of the firms supplying the parts and any specialist garage which will have fitted them.
You’ll need to be ready to answer questions, so get together all the usual paperwork – MOT certificates, registration documents and regular servicing – but also all receipts for the new parts fitted and work carried out. If you are claiming a power boost, a dyno graph print-out from a rolling road is good. It’s a bonus if a buyer has the option to call the company which modified or serviced the car.
“It’s worth pointing out that buyers are looking for branded parts fitted by reputable companies,” King says, “and not DIY-upgrades which they will run a mile from. It’s best to think of modifications as another level of servicing/maintenance, in the same way a car with full main dealer service history is more saleable, so too is a car with receipts for work carried out a reputable specialists.”
Buyers will also ask if the car has been used for shows, or had a harder life being used for track days.
As with selling any used car privately, you’ll need to present it well in photos (use as many as you can, including receipts for work done minus your personal details). It should be very clean inside and out – consider a full valet. Unless they want a project, modified car buyers are more likely to be picky about small scratches and damage to any (expensive) alloy wheels, so consider getting them refurbished if need be.
If your car is near its MOT test it’s a good idea to put it through to pass so you can sell with a full year, equally if it’s just about to have a service.
If you use a specialist insurer for the car you are selling and are happy with them, you may like to suggest buyers call for a quote, which may help them decide, hopefully in your favour. Your insurer can also help with an agreed valuation. As with any private sale, you’ll want to see proof of insurance before allowing test drives. Many performance-modified cars are tricky to drive until you’re used to them, so you may find it’s best to let the buyer be a passenger while you talk them through a test drive.
Drivers planning to switch to an electric car are being urged to get things moving as the end date for a grant to help install a home charging point gets ever closer. And separately, the grants available to assist motorists in purchasing a new electric vehicle (EV) are slowly reducing in value and could possibly end altogether in the future.
There are currently grants of up to £1,850 available for electric car customers, and they’re administered by the government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). Up to £1,500 to help buy a new electric vehicle, and up to £350 assistance with the charging box, are both on the table.
However, the grant for the charger, the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), ends on 31 March, by which time the equipment must be fitted, with all claims submitted to the government by 30 April. This applies to anyone owning a property such as a house or bungalow, although it does not affect people living in a flat or rented property.
Reductions, or even terminations, of these grants should come as no surprise: the government said when it launched its first EV grant scheme – a £5,000 incentive back in 2011 – that it would not sustain the levels forever, and especially once the electric car movement took off.
EV demand up
We are clearly seeing the popularity of, and demand for, battery-powered transport go through the sunroof. Last year marked the largest ever annual increase in sales of EVs with 305,000 leaving showroom forecourts: that’s up nearly 75% on 2020’s figures.
A decade ago, motorists needed sizeable subsidies to make them even consider an EV. Today, however, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The original grants were put in place to encourage the EV movement, making it more viable to buy an electric car and start the push towards a cleaner environment.
But with no deceleration in sight for the electric vehicle progression, and car manufacturers actually lowering the list prices of much of their EV ranges – incentives and inducements to move over to electric, to ensure drivers are still making the switch.
Big car makers such as Vauxhall, Ford and Volkswagen have dropped the prices of their electric cars; partly because demand is rising and partly, for some models, to bring their list price down below the government’s threshold for the Plug-in Car Grant, or PiCG, which currently stands at £32,000.
Leasing is an option
If you opt for a car on salary sacrifice or lease a car, there’s no concern about having to cover the full price in one go. The PiCG applies to cars on salary sacrifice as well as bought ones, so the benefit is the same – not just to you, but to the environment too.
That’s why car benefit companies such as Tusker are happy to help you find an EV which meets your needs as a driver, particularly if you are looking for one which attracts the Government funding, because you are playing your part in lowering vehicle emissions in the UK.
Tusker actively promotes electric motoring and says that, by choosing one, you help the environment and yourself, with real financial advantages. Charging an electric car is significantly cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel with savings of around £1,000 per year in fuel, and if you select a car that qualifies for a grant, that’s another big saving.
Benefit in Kind or company car tax on EVs is very low – just 2% from April – to support the green agenda. Using one of Tusker’s salary sacrifice schemes allows you to gain from income tax and National Insurance savings too. Savings are guaranteed until at least 2025 so even with reductions in the grants available, there are still incentives for those driving on a salary sacrifice scheme.
With an official battery range of 198 miles, the new MG ZS EV Standard Range is now available to order, with the first deliveries expected in February 2022.
Replacing the old entry-level model simply referred to as the ‘ZS EV’, the ZS EV Standard Range can travel a further 35 miles than its predecessor, according to the manufacturer, and provides a cheaper alternative to the ZS EV Long Range models which arrived in the UK in late 2021.
Like the Long Range model line, the MG EV Standard Range line-up consists of the entry-level ‘SE’ trim, mid-range ‘Trophy’ trim and the range-topping ‘Trophy Connect’ trim. All are powered by the same 176hp 51kWh battery, and are compatible with 100kW rapid charging stations – MG claiming that the EV can charge from 10% to 80% battery power in 36 minutes.
All Standard Range versions are eligible for the UK government’s plug-in car grant, with prices starting at £27,495. At this price, the MG ZS EV is one of the cheapest all-electric SUVs currently on sale, challenging the likes of the Hyundai Kona Electric and Mazda MX-30.
Prices for the MG ZS EV Long Range models start at £29,495, as they use a larger 73kWh battery to produce a longer official battery range of 273 miles.
Like the other electrified models in the MG range, such as the MG 5 EV estate car and the MG HS plug-in hybrid SUV, all MG ZS EV models come with the brand’s seven-year warranty.
The recipient of a 2021 facelift, the MG ZS EV has been praised by the UK media for its affordability and ride comfort, and currently holds an Expert Rating of 61% in our Expert Rating Index – a middling score in a increasingly competitive all-electric SUV market led by the highly-regarded Kia e-Niro.
TheSubaru Forester e-Boxer hybrid SUV will be receiving a facelift this year, featuring on-board tech additions and new safety features.
This minor update, marking the 25th anniversary of the Forester SUV, is planned exclusively for the e-Boxer hybrid variants – the only Forester models currently available at Subaru dealerships in the UK.
The most notable aspect of the Forester’s update is its redesigned headlights, presenting quite a different face to the car. The grille pattern and air intakes have also been revised.
The 2022 Forester retains the same 2.0-litre petrol engine and 12kWh electric motor pairing. Subaru’s hybrid system remains unique among car manufacturers in that it is much smaller and lighter than most hybrid offerings, but offers considerably less battery range as a result.
The Forester also gets Subaru’s ‘EyeSight’ driver assistance package, which includes adaptive cruise control with an auto-steering function that keeps the car in the centre of motorway lanes, a lane departure warning system which can recognise the edge of the road, and improvements to the SUV’s collision avoidance feature.
Mechanically, Subaru says improvements have been made to the Forster’s driving dynamics, thanks to upgraded suspension coil springs and dampers
In the cabin, facial recognition technology will be able to spot and warn the driver when it spots that they are distracted or sleepy, and will automatically adjust the seating position and door mirror angles depending on the driver.
A new gesture control function will also feature, allowing the driver to set the climate control temperature by raising or lowering their hand.
Prices for the facelifted Subaru Forester e-Boxer will be announced closer to its 2022 arrival.
Already well-regarded for its safety features but criticised for its so-so comfort and performance, the pre-facelift model has received mixed reviews from the UK motoring media, and currently holds an Expert Rating of 52% – a score that means it is tied for bottom place in the Medium SUV category of our Expert Rating Index.
The Mazda CX-5 compact SUV is one of the Japanese brand’s most popular cars. Globally, it’s the brand’s best-seller, while it accounts for a quarter of all Mazdas sold in the UK – only the CX-30 is more popular.
So it’s perhaps not overly surprising that this mid-life refresh of the CX-5 is not exactly dramatic, centring on styling tweaks, a bit of extra tech in the driving modes and revised trim levels.
Mazda clearly hopes that the subtle changes will maintain the model’s popularity. As of February 2022, the CX-5 has an Expert Rating of 75% in our industry-leading Expert Rating Index, which analyses more than 10,000 new car reviews from 30 different UK motoring sites. The CX-5 has earned praise for its powerful engines, spacious interior and quality engineering, though reviewers are split on the driving experience.
One item that remains missing from the CX-5 range is any electricity in the powertrains. Mazda, long an advocate of improved internal combustion engines, has revised upward its plans for introducing battery-powered electric vehicles, but for now the CX-5 engine choice remains simply petrol or diesel.
In short, not a lot. With the CX-5 already so popular, Mazda clearly feels that major updates and radical changes are not necessary for this mid-life refresh, instead applying the usual diet of gentle massaging to the styling. So we get revised front and rear bumper designs and new headlight and taillight clusters.
Anyone who already drives a Mazda CX-5 will notice no changes at all to the car’s performance on the road – the only addition to the car’s technical specification is to the petrol automatic models which come with Mazda’s ‘I-Drive’ switchable driving modes. You have always had the option of ‘normal’ and ‘sport’, now on the top all-wheel-drive variants there is also an ‘off road’ mode – this sets the car up better for coping with the likes of rough, muddy tracks.
Mazda does add that many changes have been applied to the CX-5 in areas one can’t see – the body shell, suspension and seats have been worked on for better ride comfort to reduce fatigue while road noise has also been greatly reduced, particularly when driving on rough surfaces such as gravel. The safety specification has been upgraded, too.
How does it look?
Actually, not bad at all. The CX-5 has always been one of the better-looking SUVs and the updates to the styling actually add to this image, giving it a bit of a sharper presence.
These updates include a front grille made to look more prominent (as is the current industry trend) and more three-dimensional. The trim on the wings no longer merges into the lamp cluster, while at the rear the light design is changed and a new-shaped bumper fitted.
The changes do their job – the elements of the front in particular look rather more joined up and complimentary to each other than on some rivals, and viewed form outside the car has a pleasing, purposeful stance.
What’s the spec like?
It’s all change where CX-5 trim levels are concerned – or at least the names of them. The offerings have been restructured into five levels at prices ranging from £28,145 up to £39,385, with distinct styling differences to make it easier to tell them apart. In all there are 20 different versions to choose from.
Things start, as before, with the SE-L trim. This is available with both the lesser-powered diesel and petrol engines, and only with front-wheel-drive.
Brand new is a trim called ‘Newground’ and only offered with the less powerful 165hp petrol engine – it’s designed to give the car a more rugged look with front and rear silver underguard trims, silver lower body trim, black door mirrors and 19-inch alloy wheels. More controversial, perhaps, will be the colour of the accent detailing. Trim elements in the grille, on the interior air vent surrounds and seat piping are all in a bright lime green…
Most buyers are expected to go for the Sport, which you can have with the 165hp petrol engine or both of the diesels. Choose the more powerful diesel, which only comes with an automatic gearbox, and you can also have all-wheel-drive.
Sport Black is another new trim, which is basically a sportier-looking version of the Newground but with black leather instead of half leather seats. Gloss black features a lot on the styling, and those colour accents remain – but, thankfully, the lime green is replaced by a rather less gaudy red.
The CX-5 range-topper is the GT Sport, which also offers three engine options – both petrols and the more powerful diesel. It gets the most technology as standard, plus bespoke interior woodgrain trim which looks and feels of good quality. But, at close to £40,000, it is quite expensive compared to some rivals.
Safety specification has been improved as part of this update as well. There was already a full suite of active safety across the range and the model holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating, dating from 2017. The safety kit has been updated in some areas, including the addition of ‘Cruise & Traffic Support’ – this assists with the accelerator, brake pedal and steering when in traffic jams.
What’s the Mazda CX-5 like inside?
A lot of the Mazda CX-5’s popularity comes from its interior, which is both quite roomy for a model competing at the smaller end of the SUV market and very well put together. Not only are the materials good, they combine with an effective chassis to provide a very comfortable ride.
The boot is a reasonable size, at 522 litres expanding to 1,638 litres with the seats folded (though slightly less on diesel models due to the need to fit in a tank for the AdBlue engine additive). It’s easily accessed too, especially if you go for Sport models or above which include a powered tailgate.
One welcome change on the latest model is that you now load straight onto a flat boot floor without a sill in the way. On Newground versions the floorboard is reversible with a water- and scratch-proof covering on one side, suiting owners with ‘active lifestyles’.
The front-seat environment is both practical and well-designed. The big ten-inch central infotainment screen was made standard across the range for 2021 and its position atop the centre console, rather than in it, means that viewing is easy without one’s eyes straying too far form the road. It offers all the usual Smartphone compatibility and also can be matched to a Mazda app with features including vehicle location, navigation loading and service notifications through one’s phone.
The top three trim levels also provide digital displays in the driver’s controls and a windscreen-projected head-up display which works very well.
What’s under the bonnet?
Engine choices for the Mazda CX-5 remain familiar – because they have not changed at all. Basically, you are choosing between two petrol engines (a 2.0-litre 165hp unit and a 2.5-litre 194 hp unit), and two 2.0-litre diesels of 150hp and 184hp. Which engine you choose will govern your trim level, and also whether the front or all wheels are driven – you can only get the 165hp petrol in front-wheel-drive format, for example.
What you cannot get with a Mazda CX-5 is any powertrain with a hint of electricity. Mazda still bangs the drum for improved internal combustion engines, putting investment into synthetic fuel research, but is belatedly following the trend to electric having revised upwards its part EVs will play in its range by 2030 from 12% to 25%. There is no indication of any electric addition to the CX-5 range, but the forthcoming CX-60 will include a plug-in hybrid option.
What’s the Mazda CX-5 like to drive?
A great deal of driving in the Scottish Highlands on the 2022 CX-5 launch event saw us able to test three of the four engine combinations, only the 184hp diesel not coming under our gaze. All three of the engines tested were enthusiastic in their application – if anything, the petrols outshine the diesel. They were also suitably refined – the Mazda CX-5 is one of the quietest mainstream internal combustion SUVs around.
The choice of drive route certainly gave the chassis a good workout, demonstrating that the CX-5 is confident through corners, precise in its turn-in and holding its poise well through the bend. General ride comfort is good too, the chassis smothering most of the potholes brought on by a typical Scottish winter.
The all-wheel-drive model included the I-Drive system, allowing the driver to select different drive modes. We didn’t have an opportunity to try out the off-road mode but switching out of Normal into Sport certainly made a difference beyond the speed dial changing to a red display. The mode holds a gear longer and provides sprightly acceleration – swift overtaking manoeuvres are easily accomplished as a result. The auto transmission impresses too – its changes swift, smooth and barely noticeable, with no irritating hunting between ratios.
Verdict
The 2022 update to the Mazda CX-5 is not exactly headline-grabbing but then it doesn’t really need to be – the model’s big slice of Mazda’s sales show that it already resonates with buyers. The changes are for the most part evolutionary, with the possible exception of some of the trim detailing choices.
We are sure that the CX-5 will continue to sell well as it offers most things the buyer of a mid-sized SUV is looking for, and it does all it needs to rather well. However, by the time this car comes up for its next update, that will need to include some form of electrification.
The Lexus NX is a mid-sized upmarket SUV positioned between the compact UX and slightly larger RX in the Lexus SUV family.
Now in its second generation, the NX is the first model available as a plug-in hybrid in the Lexus range. The NX line-up consists of the entry-level NX 350h regular hybrid models, which can travel around a mile just using its battery, and the range-topping NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid, which the brand says can cover up to 47 miles on electric power before the petrol engine needs to kick in.
Rivalling other premium SUVs like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, the Lexus NX has been warmly received by members of the motoring media.
British reviewers have commended the NX for its comfortable and functional interior, which includes a generous specification of on-board technology as standard, along with a massively improved infotainment sytem. In addition, the battery range and low emissions of the NX 450h+ are particularly highly rated. Lexus is also known for the reliability of its models, and the brand is backing that up by offering the newest NX with a very generous ten-year warranty.
“Regardless of how good it is, however”, explains The Telegraph, “the plug-in hybrid only really makes sense if you finance it through a company – and there are equally good alternatives for a lot less money.” Many outlets agree with this sentiment, as the plug-in hybrid 450h costs over £10,000 more than the entry-level 350h hybrid models.
Carbuyer and Carwow also conclude that the 2.5-litre petrol engine found in all NX models is not very smooth and is loud under acceleration, while Parkers and Top Gear add that the SUV is not very exciting to drive overall, and considering its premium rivals, there is more fun to be found elsewhere.
As of March 2026, the Lexus NX holds a New CarExpert Rating of A, with a score of 70%. It scores top marks for its low CO2 emissions, while its safety rating and media review scores are also good. However, the Lexus new car warranty cover is only average, and the NX’s running costs are high.
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of March 2026, the Lexus NX has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of March 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Lexus NX to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively for us using warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the NX, we’ll publish the score here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption
Average
Score
Hybrid models
42 mpg
C
Plug-in hybrid models
267 mpg
A
CO₂ output
Average
Score
Variation
Score
Hybrid models
136 g/km
C
Plug-in hybrid models
24 g/km
A
Battery range
Average
Score
Variation
Score
Plug-in hybrid models
44 miles
D
Insurance group
Average
Score
Variation
Score
All models
36
D
Service and maintenance
Cost
Score
Year 1
£308
D
Year 2
£764
D
Year 3
£1,239
D
Year 4
£1,495
D
Year 5
£1,867
D
Overall
£5,673
D
The Lexus NX is pretty middling in costs to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The plug-in hybrid model looks amazingly cheap in terms of fuel consumption and road tax (CO2 emissions), but this is largely because the EU/UK government lab test are useless at measuring plug-in hybrids. There is no real-world scenario where you will travel 270 miles on one gallon (4.5 litres) and a bit of electricity.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Lexus NX has received
2024
Carbuyer Awards – Best Large Plug-in Hybrid
2023
Auto Express Awards – Best Mid-Size Premium SUV
Carbuyer Awards – Best Large Plug-in Hybrid
Company Car & Van Awards – Best Premium Car
2022
Carbuyer Awards – Best Large Plug-In Hybrid
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Featuring new sporty exterior touches and interior details, Maserati has announced that a new MC Edition trim will soon be added to its Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte model lines.
This new MC Edition trim, ‘MC’ standing for ‘Maserati Corse’, essentially builds on the V8 Trofeo trim – the most expensive variant in the Ghibli and Quattroporte saloon ranges, as well as the Levante SUV model line-up.
Unveiled as a celebration of the Italian brand’s birthplace of Modena and its motorsport roots that stretch back to 1926, this new trim adds two new exterior colours, ‘Giallo Corse’ yellow and ‘Vittoria’ blue, which contrast black frontal fascia, wing mirrors, and alloy wheels.
2022 Maserati Ghibli MC Edition in ‘Giallo Corse’ yellow
2022 Maserati Quattroporte MC Edition in ‘Vittoria’ blue
The sporty detailing continues inside the cabin, which is trimmed in the same ‘Nero’ black leather as the Trofeo versions. A blue carbon-fibre finish features on the centre console and the door panels, and yellow and blue seat stitching sits below leather headrests adorned with the MC Edition logo.
The MC Edition variants also come equipped with around £6,000 worth of added features that are usually optional extras, such as the Bowers and Wilkins sound system, an electronic sunroof, and Maserati’s ‘Driver Assistance’ package, which includes adaptive cruise control, a blind spot alert function and traffic sign recognition.
Inside the 2022 Maserati Levante MC Edition
The MC Editions of the Maserati Ghibli, Levante and Quattroporte will be available to order in February 2022, with pricing yet to be announced.
Maserati’s range of models that are available in the UK have received mixed reviews from the motoring media since their arrival, the brand being frequently commended for its sporty image, but often criticised for not matching the level of comfort and quality displayed by its luxury rivals.
The Maserati Levante currently sits towards the bottom of the Large SUV class, with an Expert Rating of 63% in our Expert Ratings Index, and the Ghibli and Quattroporte saloons have not fared any better, with scores of 49% and 55% respectively.
The UK new car market is changing almost every month, as car companies introduce more and more electrified models while, at the same time, battle production difficulties across their product lines.
The shift away from petrol and diesel to electric power is accelerating as both consumer demand and available vehicle supply ramp up rapidly.
At the end of 2020, electric vehicles represented just under 7% of the market, whereas a year later this had mushroomed to close to 12% and was by far the fastest-growing sector of the market. In December 2021, the Tesla Model 3 dominated the new car sales marketplace with a record number of registrations. And in 2022, this growth is set to continue.
Powering this rise are a host of new electric cars from manufacturers. The industry is rushing to electrification even faster than buyers, with many manufacturers planning to offer an all-electric line-up within just a few years.
So if you are wondering if your favourite badge now sits on an electric car, our guide tells you what’s already available and what’s coming in the next year.
Abarth
Abarth is best known for making go-fast versions of the Fiat 500, but there’s been no indication of if or when it will release an Abarth version of the latest electric Fiat 500e.
You won’t find anything electric in the Alfa Romeo model range, and the company’s first EV isn’t expected to be launched before 2024. This is likely to be an SUV and part of an overall revival of the Italian brand.
Alfa has committed to being fully electric by 2027. While most of the new cars will be SUVs following the success of the Stelvio, the company says that an electric next-generation Giulia saloon is also under development. There could also be high-performance Quadrifoglio versions as well.
According to Aston Martin’s owner, Lawrence Stroll, the brand will be ‘fully electrified’ by 2026, but this is widely thought to be a mix of hybrid and BEVs. The first electric Aston Martin is expected in 2025 but, unlike rivals, the brand has not set a date for giving up completely on combustion engines.
Audi was an early-adopter of EVs amongst the premium brands, and now offers three different electric models. Confusingly, Audi refers to its electric models with the ‘e-tron’ brand, which is also the name of a particular model, which is unhelpful for customers.
The Audi e-tron and Q4 e-tron SUVs are also available in Sportback versions with more steeply raked tailgates, while the e-tron GT is also available in a high-performance RS version.
An updated Audi e-tron is on the way in 2022 with a larger battery which could add more than 120 miles to the range.
Nothing electric on the 2022 horizon for Bentley, which recently announced that its first electric car won’t be seen until 2025. However, it will then be launching one new EV each year for five years, which should essentially replace the entire current model range with fully electric models by 2029.
BMW’s i range of plug-in cars has been building for several years. It kicked off with the i3 city car and i8 plug-in hybrid back in 2014 – the i8 is (sadly) no more, but a new generation of EVs is now joining the family.
As well as the still-advanced i3 hatch, there is the iX3 SUV sister (essentially an electric version of the regular X3) and the iX, a huge electric SUV with controversial styling.
On the regular car front, the new BMW i4 has received high praise, while an all-new i7 luxury saloon is set to launch this year to take on the Mercedes-Benz EQS. We may also see the i5, an electric alternative to the existing 5 Series.
Citroën is a brand slowly heading in the direction of EVs. Currently it offers electric versions of the C4 mid-sized hatch, the van-based SpaceTourer MPV and the (also van-based) Berlingo MPV. Given that sister brands Peugeot and Vauxhall have electric small hatchbacks and SUVs in the range already, we can expect the next-generation Citroën C3 and C3 Aircross to offer electric versions whenever they arrive.
One Citroën EV that will face few rivals in 2022 is the Ami, a tiny two-seater aimed at urban buyers. However, its range is less than 30 miles and it’s technically a quadricycle rather than a car (like the Renault Twizy), so it doesn’t have to meet all the usual safety requirements of a new car.
SEAT’s performance spin-off Cupra will launch its first electric car in 2022, called the Born. It’s basically a reworked Volkswagen ID.3 with a bit more power.
It was originally going to wear SEAT badges, but Cupra seems to have nicked it off its parent brand instead.
The Dacia Spring is a small electric SUV sold in Europe, which may make its way over to the UK either this year or next. If it happens, it will likely become one of the UK’s cheapest EVs. However, it only has a one-star Euro NCAP safety rating so probably best not to hit anything in it.
The UK’s favourite budget brand doesn’t have any electric cars on sale at the moment, and apparently has no firm plans to launch any in the next 12 months.
Fiat currently only offers one electric car, but it’s a popular one – the new Fiat 500e supermini, which is available with a choice of two battery sizes.
The brand is said to be planning an electric offensive focused on affordability, centring on the 500 but also including an SUV version of the next-generation Panda. However, that won’t appear this year.
Despite being one of the largest car brands in the world, Ford only currently offers one electric model – the Mustang Mach-E. Despite carrying one of the most famous muscle-car names in motoring, the Mach-E is not a sports car but a mid-sized electric SUV. There is, however, a high-performance GT version that pushes out nearly 500hp.
Ford is expected to reveal a new electric SUV later in 2022 that will go on sale in 2023. We don’t know its name yet but it is believed to be built on Volkswagen’s ID electric platform.
New brand Genesis has attracted criticism for the lack of electric options, having launched a new brand into Europe in 2021 with only petrol and diesel models. Hyundai’s upmarket label intends to put that right in 2022 with electric versions of its G80 large saloon and GV70 mid-size SUV.
We will also see the arrivial of the brand’s first bespoke EV, the GV60 crossover. This will essentially be a Genesis remix of the critically acclaimed Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.
Honda has long been an industry pioneer in hybrid models, but has been rather behind the game with all-electric options.
The only model currently offered is the attractive but range-shy and expensive Honda e city car, with no news of any new electric models joining it in the family.
Hyundai went electric early with its Ioniq range, – the original Ioniq five-door hatch launched in 2017 was offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. The Kona small SUV also offers an electric model, which is well regarded.
The company’s flagship EV model is the all-new Ioniq 5 crossover, which we awarded it our Best Medium Car in our 2021 Car of the Year awards. In the latter half of 2022, a larger Ioniq 6 model will join the range.
In addition to its battery EVs, Hyundai also has the Nexo, which is an EV powered by a hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV). But only selected fleet partners currently able to lease them from Hyundai.
Jaguar’s current range remains devoid of electric options with one notable exception – the I-Pace – which was designed from the start as an EV and is described by its makers as a ‘performance SUV.’
An all-new electric Jaguar XJ flagship was supposed to have been launched last year and be on sale by now, but it was scrapped at the last minute (presumably at eye-watering expense). Jaguar is set to vastly ramp up its EV offerings, with a new platform that will underpin its entire model range, but we’re unlikely to see the first model before 2025.
There appears to be little coming down the line to suit Jeep fans wanting to go electric. Currently, plug-in hybrid models are the order of the day. We’ll keep you posted, but don’t hold your breath.
Kia has one of the most impressive electric model portfolios in the industry with the EV6, e-Niro and Soul models all highly regarded by journalists and with outstanding scores in our Expert Rating Index.
2022 will see the arrival of an all-new Niro, which as before will be available in regular hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully-electric forms. A higher-performance GT version of the new EV6 is also likely to reach the UK this year.
Land Rover’s electric plans are underway, using a platform being developed with sister company Jaguar, but we won’t see any EVs in showrooms until at least 2024. For now, most Land Rover models are available with plug-in hybrid options.
Lexus, like sister brand Toyota, has long been an advocate of hybrids rather than all-electric models, and these drivetrains are available across the entire model range. Much more recent is the UX 300e five-door SUV, the first all-electric Lexus with a range of around 190 miles.
The first Lexus EV was an electric version of the UX small SUV, which was launched in 2019. We anticipate a dedicated EV model called the RZ to be launched this year, although it may not reach showrooms until 2023. It’s built on the same dedicated EV platform as the new Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra (see below).
Lotus recently retired its long-standing model range of Elise, Exige and Evora models. For 2022, the all-electric Evija (pronounced ‘E-vie-ya’) hypercar will bring 2,000hp (not a typo) of electric power to UK roads.
Unveiled back in 2019, the Evija will lead a new wave of Lotus models over the next few years. First will be the Type 132, an electric SUV that is expected to be revealed later this year, while three more EVs are said to be following.
Maserati is another brand with nothing on the books now but plans for a range of new EVs in coming years.
The company is apparently going to use the name ‘Folgore (Italian for ‘lightning’) on all its electric models, and the first of these to be revealed will be the next-generation Granturismo coupe. This is expected to be launched this year, although won’t hit showrooms until 2023.
The drop-top equivalent, called Grancabrio, will probably launch a few months later, while an electric version of the new Maserati MC20 supercar is also expected to arrive in 2023.
Mazda has long been an advocate of improving combustion engines rather than investing in electric car technology, but it finally joined the EV ranks with the MX-30 crossover in 2020. However, its battery range did not impress customers so an additional version is coming in 2022 with a petrol engine added…
Mercedes-Benz has moved to electric power with enthusiasm. The German brand’s ‘EQ’ electric range includes EVs in the EQA small crossover, EQC mid-size SUV, the van-based EQV people carrier and the EQS luxury saloon, which won our inaugural Car of the Year Award just before Christmas.
Joining the growing line-up of electric model for Mercedes-Benz in 2022 will be the EQE saloon (size-wise equivalent to the conventional E-Class saloon) and EQB seven-seat SUV, which is an EV version of the GLB. There may also be a production version of the EQG off-road concept previewed last year and another electric SUV of some sort.
For one of the smaller manufacturers, MG is working hard on its electric credentials. The brand already sells its MG 5 estate only as an EV, with two battery range options, while the ZS small SUV is also available with two electric drivetrains alongside the combustion engines – and a new entry-level specification will make the ZS EV even more affordable when it joins the range in coming weeks.
An all-electric family hatch called the MG 4 will be unveiled later this year, although we probably won’t see it on UK roads until 2023.
You can buy an electric version of the famous Mini hatch, but it’s not a stand-out model in either performance or range. An all-new version of the Mini hatch is expected in 2023, which should see an EV model far more integrated than the current model.
For a different sort of audience, Mini has recently announced a programme to sell restored classic Mini Coopers fitted with an electric motor and battery in place of the old petrol engine and fuel tank.
Nissan was one of the first to embrace the electric age with its Leaf, now in its second generation. Now the brand needs to claw back some fans lost to other makes and it hopes to do this with the Ariya, a new electric SUV on sale in 2022.
The awful e-NV200 Combi, a van-based people carrier, will finally die a long-overdue death very soon, to be replaced by an all-new model called the Nissan Townstar. Still van-based, but hopefully a lot better than the old one.
Further down the track, Nissan has announced that the current Micra small hatchback will be replaced by an EV in 2024, while the Nissan Leaf may be replaced by a crossover-style vehicle before then.
If you’d like a Peugeot and are looking to go electric, you have a few options to choose from. There is the e-208, and electric versions of the 208 small hatch, and its small SUV equivalent, the e-2008. There are also two van-based electric MPVs, the smaller e-Rifter and larger e-Traveller.
An all-new Peugeot 308 family car arrives this year in both hatch and estate variants, but an electric e-308 version is not expected until 2023.
Volvo’s performance EV spinoff brand, Polestar, has already built some fans with its first two models. The Polestar 1 was a limited-production coupe plug-in hybrid, while the Polestar 2 five-door hatch is the first regular production model, which is fully electric and available with two battery ranges. At the end of 2022 a second, larger electric SUV is set to join the range, not surprisingly called the Polestar 3.
Further along the space-time continuum, a production version of the striking Polestar Precept saloon concept car is expected in 2024.
Porsche already has one highly-rated EV in its line-up with the Taycan, originally launched as a saloon but now available in estate (Sport Turismo) and slightly off-roadish estate (Cross Turismo) versions.
The next electric model for Porsche is likely to be the all-new Macan SUV, which may be revealed later this year. An electric 911 is on the cards, as is an electric Cayman based on the recent Mission R racing concept, but these may not appear for a few years.
Ignoring the quirky Twizy single-seater quadricycle, Renault was early to offer a full EV with the Zoe small family car, on sale since 2012 and substantially updated in 2019. Unfortunately, Renault also took out the head airbags at the same time, resulting in the Zoe scoring a woeful zero-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. In other words, if you like your internal organs the way they are now, don’t crash a Zoe…
The French brand’s latest move is to attach the name of its long-serving family car, the Megane, to a new electric crossover model. It’s called the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric and is due on sale towards the end of 2022.
Electric cars are almost always smooth, whisper-quiet and full of low-end torque, which all sounds perfect for a high-end luxury saloon. But given that the average Rolls-Royce already weighs about three tonnes, an even heavier battery version would struggle to reach the end of your presumably very posh driveway before running out of juice.
Not to be deterred, Rolls-Royce has announced that its first electric car will launch in 2023 with perfectly acceptable driving range. Called the Spectre, it will replace the current Wraith. And in a move aimed to help the battery range of a car with the dimensions and aerodynamics of an oil taker, Rolls-Royce has decided to make its famous mascot slightly smaller and more aerodynamic…
SEAT recently dropped its small electric car that had almost been forgotten, the Mii, which was a version of sister brand Volkswagen’s e-Up. It was originally supposed to have its own version of the Volkswagen ID.3 hatch, but that was passed across to performance sub-brand Cupra instead.
Skoda’s first dedicated EV was the Enyaq SUV, although it also used to sell an electric version of the Citigo, which was itself a rebadged Volkswagen Up.
In 2022, the Enyaq range will be expanded with a new Enyaq Coupe model with a sloping rear roof, and a performance vRS variant.
The battery version of Smart’s distinctive Fortwo two-seater is a very pricey city car, at around £21,000. It’s also offered as a cabriolet, although the larger four-seater Forfour model appears to have vanished from showrooms.
Smart is planning to launch an electric SUV called the #1 in coming months, which will be by far its biggest car yet, but this won’t go on sale until at least 2023.
SsangYong will join the EV ranks in 2022 with a new version of its popular budget SUV, the Korando. Targeting the likes of MG’s ZS, the Korando E-Motion is not expected on sale until right at the end of the year.
Better late than never, Subaru will launch its first EV in 2022. The Solterra is a mid-size electric SUV that promises proper off-load capability comparable to Subaru’s regular petrol models. It’s a joint project with Toyota, sharing its platform with the Toyota bZ4X.
For many people, Tesla remains the standard-bearer of electric power. Its range includes the Model S large car, Model 3 mid-sizecar and Model X large SUV.
The brand will add a smaller SUV to its line-up early in 2022 – the Model Y is basically a reworked Model 3.
Toyota has long waved the flag for hybrid engines, most famously with the Prius, but only now are we set to see the first proper EV from the Japanese giant. The bZ4X is a RAV4-sized electric SUV, built as a joint effort with Subaru, which calls its version the Solterra.
Like Hyundai, Toyota is also pushing ahead with hydrogen fuel cells (FCEV) as well as batteries. The second-generation Mirai is theoretically available, but you can’t pop into your local Toyota dealer and buy one so it’s not included here.
Looking further ahead, Toyota will be accelerating its electric plans with 15 new EVs due by 2025. This presumably includes Lexus models.
Vauxhall has enjoyed success with the electric version of its best-selling Corsa small car, but customers wanting a larger EV will need to be patient. An all-new Astra arrives this year and will include a PHEV version, but a full EV won’t join the range until 2023.
The Mokka SUV can also be had as an all-electric Mokka-e version, which is far superior to the petrol version according to our own Expert Rating Index. It also won the ‘Best New Small SUV‘ category at our recent Car of the Year Awards.
Volkswagen’s ID electric range will continue to expand this year. Currently consisting of the ID.3 mid-size hatchback and ID.4 crossover, the family will be joined in 2022 by the ID.5, effectively a coupe version of the ID.4. But perhaps the most anticipated new electric VW is the long-awaited ID.Buzz, a modern electric version of the brand’s iconic Microbus. There is also set to be an EV replacement for the VW Passat, but not until 2023 at the earliest.
The arrival of the ID models killed off Volkswagen’s earlier e-Golf, although the small e-Up continues for now.
To date, Volvo’s only electric model has been a version of the popular XC40 small SUV, called the XC40 Recharge. Confusingly, Volvo also uses the ‘XC40 Recharge’ label for its plug-in hybrid versions.
A sportier, more car-like version called the C40 will be launched in the UK soon, which will be EV-only unlike the XC40 range. Beyond that, we expect the rest of Volvo’s model range to transition to full EV power in the next few years.
One of Kia’s best-selling models since the original version first appeared in 1993, the mid-sized Sportage SUV has reached its fifth generation with this model. The current model arrived in the UK in early 2022, and received a mid-life upgrade in the autumn of 2025.
With a comprehensive model range consisting of petrol, diesel (deleted as part of the 2025 update), hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, the Sportage is closely related to the Hyundai Tucson. Both mid-sized SUVs have received plenty of praise from the UK media for their well-equipped and high-quality interior trims and their boot space. The Telegraph is also impressed by the generous seven-year warranty standard on all new Kia models, while Driving Electric admires the Sportage’s bold exterior styling.
While entry-level models of the Kia Sportage are praised for their value, the top-spec plug-in hybrid models are much more expensive, and many reviews conclude that, while it has less overall polish than the Sportage, the very similar Hyundai Tucson is a more affordable route into hybrid SUV ownership.
An updated Kia Sportage arrived in the UK in the autumn of 2025. This is a facelift to the existing model, rather than an all-new car. We will continue updating all our data as updated media reviews are published and revised running costs are confirmed.
As of August 2026, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage holds an Expert Rating of A, with a score of 69%. It achieves top marks for its low CO2 emissions and seven-year new car warranty, while it also gets good grades for its safety rating, media review scores and reliability record. However, its running costs are only average.
Model reviewed: 2025 facelift range “The driving might feel the same, but there are plenty of useful updates in the new Kia Sportage that should help it maintain its enormous popularity in the UK.” Author: Stuart Masson Read review
Auto Express
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid GT-Line S AWD Score: 8 / 10 “This is the best Kia Sportage yet. It looks sensational inside and out and does the family-friendly stuff really well. But can it beat the all-conquering Tucson? There are some areas where it’s better, others where it’s not. But Kia needs to sharpen its pencil on prices and deals.” Read review
Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “The Kia Sportage combines bold eye-catching looks with plenty of engine options, trim levels and technology. Closely related to the Hyundai Tucson, the Sportage is a little more affordable to get into with a broader engine range and Kia’s signature seven-year warranty.” Read review
Business Car
Model reviewed: PHEV (2023) Score: 8 / 10 “In 3-spec PHEV form, the Kia Sportage is good to drive, with interesting styling inside and out and low running costs.” (Martyn Collins) Read review
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid GT-Line Score: 8 / 10 “The Mk5 Kia Sportage offers impressive refinement, is a decent drive and looks interesting.” Read review
Car
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 6 / 10 “There’s no mistaking that the Kia Sportage is now appealingly upmarket in its appearance, powertrain, tech and perceived quality. The problem is that its price has gone up, too. You can get a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for less than a Sportage HEV, and the PHEV makes the Ford Kuga and VW Tiguan equivalents look cheap.” Read review
Car Keys
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre perol/electric hybrid Score: 9 / 10 “As a family SUV, the Kia Sportage ticks all the right boxes. It’s roomy, well-made, impressively equipped, and efficient in the case of the hybrids. Avoid the really expensive versions and you’ll be left with a seriously appealing crossover.” Read review
Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8.4 / 10 “The bold new Kia Sportage offers a high-tech interior and plenty of hybrid options.” (Miles Goodson) Read review
Daily Mirror
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid GT-Line “The Kia Sportage PHEV is hugely attractive as a company car thanks to a seriously low BIK tax rate of 8%. Very few rivals can match that and although the Kia looks a bit dear compared to rivals, the actual outlay when it’s used as a company car will be considerably lower.” Read review
Driving Electric
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid Score: 8 / 10 “The fifth generation of Kia’s mid-size family SUV is a refined cruiser with an impressive infotainment setup, although the ride may be on the firm side for some.” Read review
Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Score: 8 / 10 “Until Kia launches a pure-electric Sportage, this is as good as it gets. Well equipped with impressive credentials, company car drivers will love it.” Read review
Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid GT-Line S Score: 8 / 10 “The Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid has certainly progressed compared to previous models. The new Sportage has more dynamic styling, the interior which is similar to the EV6 is well designed and it works really well, and the overall driving experience is very good.” (Paul Clarke) Read review
Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “You’ll love or hate the way the new Kia Sportage looks, but there’s very little else to dislike about it. It’s comfortable, practical and extremely well-equipped, while there’s an extensive engine line-up to suit every buyer.” Read review
Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview “Striking looks. Infotainment heavy cabin. Hybrid engines.” Read review
Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “Now one of the classiest and comfiest options, but not the cheapest” Read review
The Sun
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid GT-Line S “The new Kia Sportage SUV could be the Nissan Qashqai’s worst nightmare.” Read review
The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid GT-Line Score: 8 / 10 “Rather than bringers of joy, family SUVs are carriers of joy and in that respect the Kia Sportage will do very nicely. While its fuel consumption might not be the best, the long warranty is and that’s reflected in the PCP leasing rates.” Read review
Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
The Kia Sportage shares its foundations and safety tech with the Hyundai Tucson, tested last year. Where necessary, Euro NCAP has carried out tests on the Sportage but, for others, the results of the Tucson are used.
Therefore, the Sportage acheived a full five-star rating after its crash tests like the Tucson, with both SUVs being awarded the exact same adult and child occupant crash safety scores. That said, the Sportage received a slightly better safety assistance technology score, indicating that it is slightly better at preventing an accident in the first place.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
Model tested: 1.6-litre T-GDI 48V Petrol AWD Automatic
The Kia Sportage has a better-than-average overall reliability rating of 76%, according to warranty data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partner, MotorEasy. This score covers both the current model as well as previous (pre-2021) models.
To date, the average repair cost for the Sportage is just over £600, and the most common problem area is also the most expensive – engine issues, with an average repair bill of over £1,000. That’s obviously a lot more than a used car warranty, which is worth keeping in mind if you own a Sportage or are considering a used car.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption
Average
Score
Petrol models
44 mpg
C
Diesel models
50 mpg
C
Hybrid models
48 mpg
C
Plug-in hybrid models
236 mpg
A
CO₂ output
Average
Score
Variation
Score
Petrol models
146 g/km
C
Diesel models
150 g/km
C
Hybrid models
133 g/km
B
Plug-in hybrid models
27 g/km
A
Battery range
Average
Score
Variation
Score
Plug-in hybrid models
40 miles
D
Insurance group
Average
Score
Variation
Score
All models
23
B
Service and maintenance
Cost
Score
Year 1
£229
C
Year 2
£566
C
Year 3
£926
C
Year 4
£1,148
C
Year 5
£1,516
C
Overall
£4,385
C
Running costs for the Kia Sportage are generally average overall, according to comprehensive five-year ownership data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
While the plug-in hybrid models may look economical on paper, that’s really just the result of the EU/UK government lab tests not being fit for purpose when it comes to measuring plug-in hybrids.
Servicing costs are also average, while insurance premiums should be pretty good for this class of car.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Kia Sportage
Overall rating
A
88%
Petrol or diesel models
A
81%
Electric or hybrid models
A
98%
New car warranty duration
7 years
New car warranty mileage
100,000 miles
Battery warranty duration
8 years
Battery warranty mileage
100,000 miles
Kia’s new car warranty is one of the best in the new car market, and better than pretty much any rival brands in a similar price bracket to the Sportage.
The duration is seven years, with a limit of 100,000 miles. This is good news for both new and used car buyers, as it helps the residual value of the Sportage for new car buyers when they come to sell the car, and it gives near-new car buyers confidence that they are covered for years to come.
In addition to the overall new car warranty, battery components on the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models benefit from an additional eight-year/100,000-mile warranty, which is why they get a better score than the standard petrol and diesel models.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Date: July 2023 Recall number: R/2023/211 Model types: All Build dates: 08/2022 to 03/2023 Number of vehicles affected: 6,996 Defect: A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors. Remedy: The software of the digital instrument cluster of your vehicle must be upgraded.
As of September 2024 (our most recent data point), there has been one DVSA vehicle safety recalls on this generation of the Kia Sportage to address a software issue.
Not all vehicles are affected by recalls. You can check to see if your car is included in any of the above recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Kia dealer.
If your car is affected by a recall, the vehicle must be repaired and you should not be charged for any work required. If you are buying a used Sportage, you should insist that any outstanding recall work is completed before you take delivery of the vehicle.
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is a five-door version of the 4 Series Coupé, which is, in turn, based on the BMW 3 Series saloon.
The range of engines available for the Gran Coupé is identical to the 4 Series Coupé and Convertible, with customers able to choose between turbocharged petrol and diesel units. All models are fitted with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while all-wheel drive is available on selected models.
Attempting to offer the practicality of a family car while providing the styling and performance of a sporty coupé, many UK reviewers commend the 4 Series Gran Coupé for its easy-to-load hatchback tailgate instead of a saloon bootlid, while Car Keys also praises the car for its high-quality interior and “engaging and involving” driving dynamics.
If you need four doors but the idea of a regular 3 Series saloon is not especially appealing, the 4 Series Gran Coupé could be an appealing option. Not all agree that the Gran Coupé offers the best of both worlds, however. “Foot room is good”, Company Car Today says, “but anyone approaching or over six feet tall will struggle for headroom in the back thanks to the lower roofline.”
In concluding its review, Carwow explains that the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé doesn’t match the practicality of the BMW 3 Series, and isn’t as “sleek” as the 4 Series Coupé. Therefore, you may be better off with one or the other, particularly if practicality is more important to you, as the 4 Series Gran Coupé costs almost £8,000 more than the entry-level 3 Series saloon.
As of February 2026, the BMW 4 Series Coupé holds an Expert Rating of C, with a score of 63% in both new and used car calculations. It has an excellent safety score and low CO2 emissions, although running costs are high.
Body style: Medium five-door hatchback Engines: petrol, diesel Price: From £45,380 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2021 Last updated: N/A Replacement due: TBA
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “Refresh brings styling and tech updates to stylish four-door BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.” Read review
Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “While it’s undoubtedly an indulgent purchase it’s also one you can make with your heart and head in agreement, given it can play modern, connected commuter Monday to Friday, sensible family car at the weekends and – should opportunity arise – act like a proper sporting coupe as well.” Read review
Car
Model reviewed: M440i xDrive Score: 8 / 10 “Although its star attraction is its dynamics, the 4 Series Gran Coupe scores for being such a good all-rounder and making you feel great about driving it, it quietly gets on with dealing with the day-to-day stuff impressively well.” Read review
Car Keys
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 10 / 10 “The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is a truly excellent model. Combining sportiness with everyday usability, it’s undoubtedly the pick of the 4 Series line-up. Though the styling won’t suit all, if you can live with the looks, it’s without question the leader of this class due to its sheer breadth of talents.” Read review
Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 7.8 / 10 “The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is a stylish alternative to the 3 Series and has a more practical boot.” Read review
Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 6 / 10 “The comfortably cruising 4 Series Gran Coupe tries to combine sporty design with a practical layout. It isn’t quite the best in either respect.” Read review
Company Car Today
Model reviewed: Range overview “More practical boot and imposing looks mean that if you don’t need rear-seat headroom, this could be the one to pick over a four-door 3-Series.” Read review
Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 9 / 10 “In this BMW 4 Series Coupe review, we look at yet another example of BMW ensuring that no niche is left unfilled. However unnecessary it might seem given the all-round excellence of the cheaper 3 Series on which it is based, the reality is that, in its second generation, the Gran Coupe is a mature and desirable five-door coupe that offers a little something extra over the regular saloon.” Author: Andrew Brady Read review
Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8.2 / 10 “Brilliant handling, refinement and practicality for the new BMW 4 Series” Read review
Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “Nothing in the BMW range – nor any rival factory – stretches a band across the three legs of drivability, style and practicality like the 4 Series Gran Coupe.” Read review
Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of February 2026, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
This is something of a surprise since both the coupé and convertible versions of the 4 Series have been tested (both scoring a top five-star rating), along with the electric i4 – essentially an EV version of the fossil-fuel Gran Coupé – which scores four stars. The 3 Series saloon, which the 4 Series is based on, has also been assessed and holds a five-star rating.
Because there are structural differences between the 3 Series and various 4 Series models, and because the electric i4’s electric motor and battery may perform differently in an accident to a conventional engine/gearbox and fuel system, we can’t assume that the 4 Series Gran Coupé would have a similar score to any other models.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco ratingg
As of February 2026, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé has not been tested by Green NCAP.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
Total claims: 336 Average repair cost: £861.23 Last updated: April 2025
The BMW 4 Series family has an average reputation for reliability, according to workshop and warranty data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partners at MotorEasy. This score covers all versions of the current-generation 4 Series (Convertible, Coupé and Gran Coupé) as well as the original (pre-2020) models.
The average repair bill to date has been just under £850, which is obviously a lot more than a used car warranty – so bear that in mind if you already own a BMW 4 Series or are looking at buying a used 4 Series.
The most common faults with 4 Series models to date have been engine-related. These are also the most expensive to repair, with an average bill of £2,000. Gearbox repairs are even more expensive, averaging more than £2,600, but are thankfully not as common. Other faults – like suspension, fuel system, electrics and brakes – have much lower repair bills.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption
Average
Score
Petrol models
40 mpg
D
Diesel models
51 mpg
C
CO₂ output
Average
Score
Variation
Score
Petrol models
161 g/km
C
Diesel models
146 g/km
C
Insurance group
Average
Score
Variation
Score
All models
32
C
Service and maintenance
Cost
Score
Year 1
£254
C
Year 2
£632
C
Year 3
£1,046
C
Year 4
£1,382
D
Year 5
£1,805
D
Overall
£5,119
D
Running costs for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé are a bit of a mixed bag, according to numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Petrol models offer a below-par fuel consumption of 40 mpg on average, while diesel models are much more efficient, offering 55 mpg. Insurance is neither expensive nor cheap, and service and maintenance costs are fairly average, too, when compared to the rest of the market.
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Consumers have kicked off 2022 with a splurge on new cars, according to industry data published this morning, with results up more than 60% on the same month last year.
January’s new car registration results, released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), show that the number of private new cars sold was much higher than the same month last year – when many dealerships were closed during a Covid lockdown – and similar to 2020’s results. However, that’s still about 13% down on 2019.
Fleet registrations were flat, meaning that total new car registrations were up about 28% on last January. Overall, the data shows that the new car market is more or less continuing its gradual slide since peaking in 2016/17.
Shortages of crucial electronic chips continue to hamper supply, meaning that although the overall results are broadly in line with expectations, the make-up of those numbers continues to be as tumultuous as it was throughout most of last year.
Strong start for plug-in cars
Electric and plug-in hybrid cars had a better start to 2022 than they did last year, although not quite as strong as they ended 2021. It was a good month for regular hybrid cars, though, taking nearly 12% of the overall market – helped by a fantastic debut for the new Kia Sportage, plus a very good month for the Kia Niro and Toyota Corolla.
Electric cars continue to outsell diesel cars, even without a boatload of Teslas influencing the new car market as we saw last month. Overall, one in five new cars are plug-in models, which will continue to increase during the year.
Good month, bad month
As has been the case for almost a year now, the market has been heavily disrupted by production delays and parts shortages. Each car manufacturer has been dealing with problems for some or all of its models, while some models have been less affected.
Kia was comfortably the UK’s best-performing car company in January, thanks to a chart-topping performance for the new Sportage and a third place for the Niro. Audi took second place, edging parent company (and 2021 market leader) Volkswagen.
As well as leading the overall new car market, Kia topped the sales charts for individual models with the Sportage comfortably on top in January (presumably a mix of old and new models), while the Niro placed third.
The Ford Puma had its best market performance in many months to finish second, while the Mini hatch continued its renaissance after its most recent facelift in fourth place – just ahead of the 2021 sales champion, the Vauxhall Corsa.
The Ford Fiesta continues to be plagued by delays, with reports of seven-month waits for many models, while the Volkswagen Golf and Polo are also nowhere to be seen once again.
Expect this rocky road for new car supply to continue until at least Summer and possibly throughout the rest of the year.
Aston Martin has added a new model to the top of its DBX SUV range, featuring several performance upgrades and revised exterior styling.
The DBX 707, which Aston Martin remarks is ‘the world’s most powerful luxury SUV’, is fitted with the same 4.0-litre petrol V8 as the standard DBX range, but an uprated version – the engineers over at Aston Martin managing to squeeze a further 157hp out of the twin-turbocharged unit, for a total output of 707hp.
This means that the Aston Martin DBX 707 can complete a 0-62 mph sprint in just 3.3 seconds, also thanks to the new nine-speed ‘wet clutch’ transmission, which allows for faster gear changes.
Further upgrades include a strengthened limited-slip differential, needed to counter the extra wheelspin that a more powerful engine brings, and recalibrations to the suspension and power steering to increase handling agility and grip through high-speed corners.
The 2022 DBX 707 also features several exterior styling tweaks that distinguish it from regular DBX models – most notably a larger chrome front grille, which Aston Martin says needed to be enlarged to increase airflow to the uprated V8 engine.
A new gloss black front splitter is mirrored by an enlarged diffuser on the rear bumper, and a larger spoiler is fitted above the rear window to improve stability at high speeds.
Opening the new soft-close doors, the DBX 707 also has its own set of distinct interior trim designs, featuring leather sports seats and a chrome-finished switchgear. The dashboard also includes new buttons explicitly for the control of the suspension mode, manual gear selection and exhaust system settings.
Arriving in Summer 2022 with prices starting at £189,000, The DBX 707 is likely to add further shine to the DBX range, which has already received a very positive reception from the UK media since its Spring 2020 arrival.
Currently holding an Expert Rating of 81% in our Expert Rating Index, the Aston Martin DBX has been highlighted for its styling, driving dynamics and comfort, despite not being the most practical high-end SUV in its class.
The value of a used car can be just as variable as house prices. Here are a few pointers on how to get close to knowing how much your car is worth.
There are two different ways of producing used car values; sold prices and retail advertised prices.
How values are set
There are two different ways of producing used car values; sold prices and retail advertised prices.
Car dealers use price data compiled by their own organisation if they are part of a large chain and/or a company such as CAP-HPI which sets prices from daily data from trade sales, auctions, rental and leasing companies and specialist remarketing companies.
CAP-HPI data is also used by many consumer websites offering online valuations. Parkers sets its valuations based both on CAP-HPI and by monitoring a claimed 4,000-odd sales on its website a day. Auto Trader analyses a claimed 900,000 daily prices to offer its valuations.
Used car values can change daily, and these are then used by the motor trade as a starting point for part exchange and to set selling prices. They then adjust them depending on their own business needs and targets.
Different types of values
If you look at any consumer used car price guide it will give you a value for your car under set headings: original price; franchised dealer; independent dealer; private good; private poor and part exchange. For a free valuation on these websites, you don’t get all of these categories, or the ability to adjust, but you can have these functions for a small subscription.
The first two are what can expect to pay for a car. The franchised dealer price is top dollar and usually the value for a car in the manufacturer’s approved used scheme. You get at least 12 months’ warranty to the original specification plus breakdown cover and the car will be immaculately presented.
An independent dealer is not tied to the manufacturer, cars tend to be older or with higher miles but because the dealer won’t have the same overheads as a franchise, costs will be lower. Warranties are shorter but can be extended.
Now we come to the value of your car if you want to sell it yourself or exchange it for another from a dealer. A private poor car will have some mechanical or bodywork problems, no service history and need work to make good. A private good car will have service history, possibly a full MOT and be smartly presented.
A part exchange value, also called a trade-in, is what you could expect to get for your car if you want to exchange it against another used or a new car. Traditionally this is the lowest value around, but it can be difficult to tell precisely because the dealer has a profit margin in the new car that they can potentially use to help boost the offer for your part-exchange vehicle.
In theory, a trade price is also what you’d expect to get from a car buying service. Via various methods, these sites will make money from the dealer that ultimately buys the car to sell it on to the next customer. However, the prices paid have tended to be better than what dealers are offering for part exchanges, so it’s always worth getting a quote before selling your car to the car dealer. We work with the four companies shown below, who are some of the largest car-buying services in the UK and all highly respected, but other companies are obviously also available.
What can this mean in practice? In January 2022 we picked out a used Vauxhall Corsa advertised at a Vauxhall main dealer (therefore franchised) as an example of a popular used car.
It was a 2018 three-door 1.4-litre petrol ‘Energy’ model with air conditioning and a 75hp petrol engine. With 59,640 miles this was a little higher than the average 10,000-miles a year which car price guides work to. The asking price was £7,255. We then paid for price check at a well-known website.
With 40,000 miles and no options able to be applied, the Corsa showed as £6,175 as private poor, £7,025 as private good, £6,575 as a part exchange. Adjusted for 59,000 miles those figures changed to £5,485, £6,290 and £5,840.
What makes a difference?
Mileage
If correctly serviced, most cars can cover high mileages with ease. However, a lower mileage than the average (which was taken as 10,000 a year pre-pandemic) increases the value of a used car. Buyers tend to think this means a car has had less wear and tear, so is a better bet for the future. True to some extent, but a car only driven for short journeys around time gives the clutch, gears, brakes and battery more of a pummelling than one which has cruised along motorways most days, its engine fully warmed up and without much gear-changing.
Either way, if the car you want to value is above or below the average mileage which free price checks supply, then pay to fine tune it to your car.
Options
Some optional extras fitted from new will make a difference to a car’s worth, but not all. An automatic gearbox option over a manual always changes the value, and to a lesser extent things like optional parking sensor packs, cruise control, upgraded wheels, panoramic roofs and metallic paint. Again, when using a price guide pay the fee to tick relevant option boxes which are offered to you. If they are there, they will change the value.
However, if you have owned your car from new and put lots of extras on it, some of that value will now be lost. “There’s a bit of a limit,” says Derren Martin, head of valuations at CAP-HPI. “You can’t put loads of options on your vehicle and charge for all of them, you might not get value for all of them. Once you get past a certain age people won’t necessarily pay.”
The other thing which can improve the amount you may get for your car will be evidence of a full service history (if it’s a prestige or sports car better still from a dealer for that brand or a specialist). However, price guides don’t put a set value on this – it’s just a factor which may persuade a buyer to choose your car over another.
Don’t get stressed!
If you’ve done your homework, adjusted the online valuation as close as you can get to your car and the way in which you want to sell it, had a look at what’s being asked for identical cars then you’ve got a great start. But don’t get too hung up on that value.
Private buyers will want to haggle, so set either set the selling price a little above what you’d like or at the lowest you will accept to sell quickly and see if ‘no offers’ brings results.
The value to a dealer of your car – either to buy and sell on, or as a part exchange is more fluid. Depending on the amount of profit the dealer has allowed in the asking price of the car you want, that can come down or the part exchange value can go up.
Your car’s value can also be influenced on how many of that type of car the dealer chain has in stock, how quickly yours can be sold on with very little preparation, or just because the car you’re looking at has been in stock for too long (dealers have set numbers of days, then the price reduces).
They key here is what is your maximum cost to change – how much you are willing to pay to secure a particular car.
* The Car Expert has commercial partnerships with Auto Trader, Carwow, and Motorway. If you sell your car to any of these companies, we may receive a small commission.
The Genesis GV80 was a large SUV that arrived in the UK in Autumn 2021, pitched as an alternative to the likes of the Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE in the high-end SUV market.
Genesis is a spin-off upmarket brand owned by Hyundai and the GV80, alongside the G80 saloon, was part of its first foray into the European automotive market after successes in Asia and the USA. There was another SUV available in the range, the smaller Genesis GV70.
Described by Parkers as “a luxury car for non-car people”, the Genesis GV80 did not have the notoriety of its established German rivals, and therefore less resale value, but reviewers generally agreed that the large SUV was a capable contender in many areas.
Auto Express affirmed that the GV80’s interior quality was among the best in its class, equipped with a longer list of entry-level on-board tech than most of its competitors. Auto Trader highlighted the GV80 for its value-for-money, calling it a “Premium SUV for regular money”.
However, despite the upfront savings, Auto Trader also pointed out that the Genesis GV80 had comparatively poor running costs with no hybrid models in the range, and the majority of reviewers remained unimpressed by the SUV’s ride comfort and driving dynamics, culminating in a driving experience which Top Gear labelled a “let-down”.
As of February 2026, the Genesis GV80 holds a Used Car Expert Rating of E, with a score of 53%.
Body style: Large five-door SUV Engines: petrol, diesel Price: From £58,320 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2021 Last updated: N/A Replacement due: TBA
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Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
The Car Expert
Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic Luxury Score: 7.7 / 10 “If the badge doesn’t bother you, the Genesis GV80 is certainly worth a look. You do get the feeling, however, that the chances of Genesis establishing itself will be markedly improved by the arrival of its more distinctive cars with hybrid and electric propulsion. The GV80 is as good as many of its rivals – but it doesn’t stand apart from them.” Read review
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “The Genesis GV80 has impressed us in many ways. Its quality is up with the best in the market, while the level of standard kit is beyond most. But for a slightly fidgety ride, we found the GV80 comfortable and hugely appealing, not least with the new way of buying one.” Read review
Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 6 / 10 “Genesis is a new face on the premium SUV block, the GV80 impressing with its quality and spec but facing some fierce rivals.” Read review
Business Car
Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic Luxury Score: 6 / 10 “It will take a brave company car driver with deep pockets (for the tax if nothing else) to be tempted by this large SUV.” Read review
Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8.4 / 10 “The Genesis GV80 is a big SUV that’s worthy of consideration if you fancy a change from the German stalwarts.” Read review
Carwow
Score: 8 / 10 “The Genesis GV80 looks like a cut-price Bentley Bentayga yet doesn’t feel too far off in terms of comfort. The engine selection is limited though, with no electric option as yet, and the ride can be harsh at times.” Read review
Daily Mail
Model reviewed: Range overview “Is this a Korean copycat ‘Bootleg Bentley’? To be fair, the Bentley Bentayga is a league beyond the new Genesis GV80 in terms of luxurious quality and performance. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the chaps in Crewe should feel flattered by the GV80’s impressive homage to their skills.” Read review
Heycar
Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel Luxury Line “Considered in isolation, the Genesis GV80 is a comfortable, spacious and luxurious SUV. However, it lacks the posh badge of rivals and residuals are likely to suffer badly as a result. “ Read review
Motoring Research
Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic Score: 7 / 10 “On balance, the Genesis GV80 is a better car to own than to drive – the exact opposite of a Range Rover Sport, perhaps. If you crave an easy motoring life, or you simply want something different to the premium norm, it’s worth arranging a to-your-door test drive. For me, though, the BMW X5 and Lexus RX both offer a better all-round package in this competitive class.” Author: Tim Pitt Read review
Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 7.6 / 10 “Honestly, we came away liking the Genesis GV80, and would happily recommend one as long as drivers are aware of its foibles. The Genesis is a luxury car for non-car people.” Read review
The Sun
Model reviewed: Range overview “The GV80 cabin is really where it’s at. Every bell and whistle. Yet also calm and airy and coated in leather. Noise-cancelling tech means it’s whisper-quiet unless you press a button for more engine roar. Other impressive kit includes a 15-inch central touchscreen with augmented-reality satnav.” Read review
The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic “Even in ‘comfort’ mode, this car rides like a light aircraft in a tropical thunderstorm, heaving and crashing and lurching on even smooth bits of tarmac. It’s not the most uncomfortable car I’ve ever driven, but it’s close.” (Jeremy Clarkson) Read review
Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic Score: 9 / 10 “This is a very strong first entry into the seven-seat all-wheel-drive SUV segment from Genesis. It impresses in terms of ride quality, comfort and technology, and is keenly priced to steal sales away from Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Volvo and Range Rover.” Read review
The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic AWD Luxury Score: 4 / 10 “Despite some good technology and a likeable if loquacious diesel unit, the dynamics of this huge SUV are simply not good enough compared with the very capable non-German opposition, let alone the Germans themselves.” Read review
Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 5 / 10 “Big plush SUV from new-to-Britain Genesis, part of Korea’s Hyundai Group. Lots of on-paper promise, a let-down on the road.” Read review
Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of February 2025, the Genesis GV80 has not been assessed by Green NCAP. If it happens, we will publish the results here.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of February 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Genesis GV80 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the GV80, we’ll publish the results here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption
Average
Score
Petrol models
26 mpg
E
Diesel models
33 mpg
D
CO₂ output
Average
Score
Variation
Score
Petrol models
241 g/km
E
Diesel models
231 g/km
E
Insurance group
Average
Score
Variation
Score
All models
46
E
The Genesis GV80 is an expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
We don’t yet have servicing and maintenance costs, but the data we do have is all at the most expensive end of the spectrum. Of particular note is poor fuel consumption, since that will usually be your biggest running cost each month.
Awards
Significant UK trophies and awards that the Genesis GV80 has received
2021
Scottish Car of the Year Awards – Best Luxury SUV
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It was once seen as a dull and boring tone, but grey has become the dominant colour choice among new car buyers. The shade was chosen as motorists’ favourite for the fourth year in a row, according to latest industry figures.
In a year dominated by pandemic-related disruptions impacting total new car registrations, more than 408,000 grey cars were sold in 2021, up 3% on the previous 12 months, and accounting for a quarter of the total market.
Black, the most popular car paint in Britain from 2009 to 2012, was in second place on 21% of new cars, while white was in third place (17%), according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
It means that most UK new car buyers have chosen a monochrome colour (silver, black, white, grey) every year of this century. About seven in every ten new cars registered in 2021 were painted in one of these four shades.
Source: SMMT
More buyers feeling green
The rest of the top ten remained largely unchanged compared with 2020, although green overtook orange to gain seventh place, cladding almost 18,000 cars. Sales of green cars rose for the first time since 2015, with 24% more buyers opting for the colour than in the previous year, while orange and silver both fell in popularity with buyers.
White was the most popular shade for small cars and sports cars, while larger dual purpose, luxury saloons and executive cars were most likely to be ordered in black.
Pure gold
At the colour fringes, gold, yellow and turquoise were the fastest growing choices, with gold more than tripling its appeal, yellow up by a third and turquoise increasing by a fifth, although together they accounted for less than 1% of the new car market.
Grey was the top colour in every British nation last year, but more so in England (25%), closely followed by Scotland and Wales (23%), and only slightly less popular in Northern Ireland (22%).
Consumer preference for grey cars can be attributed to a wide range of reasons. It comes in many different shades from dark silver to almost black. It can be a sleeker and deeper tone than other shades, and can be tinted with hints of colour to provide different effects. It is well suited to black trims and darker wheels, which are currently popular. It offers a compromise between straight black or white, while its neutrality generally proveds wider resale appeal than brightly coloured cars. It also reduces the visibility of dirt more than other shades.
Skoda has added a sleeker liftback model to its Enyaq range – sitting alongside the electric SUV which went on sale in 2021.
The Enyaq iV Coupe is expected in showrooms before the end of 2022. Similar to the regular Enyaq as far as the central door pillar, the Coupe’s roof then slopes down towards the rear. This cuts boot space by 15 litres to 570 litres but gives the car a more sporty look. All Coupe models also have a dark-tinted panoramic glass roof as standard.
The restyled body also improves the aerodynamics, the lower drag combining with the lighter weight of the Coupe to slightly increase the range between charges – Skoda is quoting a range of up to 339 miles from full charge, depending on the model.
Three versions of the Enyaq iV Coupe will be available, but unlike the standard Enyaq they will all use the same 82-kWh battery. With a suitable charger, Skoda claims fast-charging capability from 10 to 80% in 29 minutes while at-home charging using the brand’s AC wall box takes six to eight hours.
The three versions will be differentiated by their power output. The entry-level ’80’ variant is rear-wheel-drive with a 204hp output, while the ’80x’ and range-topping ‘vRS’ models are all-wheel-drive by means of a second motor on the front axle.
The ’80x’ has a 265kW output while the range-topper, the first electric member of Skoda’s vRS performance range, will put out up to 299hp along with 480Nm of torque. This will be enough to complete a 0-62mph sprint in 6.5 seconds.
More sporty styling will also be part of the vRS specification, with extra body panels and larger alloy wheels of up to 21 inches. Both it and the ‘Sportline’ trim level also gain a sports chassis lowered by 15mm at the front and 10mm at the rear.
The Skoda Enyaq SUV arrived in the UK in the summer of last year, and has picked up an an impressive number of industry awards since, includingThe Car Expert‘s Best New Medium SUV. Highlighted by the British media for its spacious and tech-filled cabin and its battery range, the Skoda Enyaq currently holds an Expert Rating of 85% in our Expert Ratings Index.
Nissan has revealed that its Micra small car is to be replaced by an all-new electric car, which will be built on the same platform as the revived Renault 5.
The two sister brands are working together on a series of five new platforms as part of a common strategy called Alliance 2030. Under this strategy, the Alliance will invest €23 billion in battery-electric vehicle development over the next five years.
The Micra successor will be built at Renault’s ElectriCity manufacturing plant in France – the French brand already manufactures several Nissan models including its van range.
No details have yet been released of the Micra replacement, and we don’t yet know if it will still be called Micra or adopt a new name.
A launch date for the car is also yet to be revealed – the platform on which it will be built is scheduled to be ready by 2024 and will also underpin the new Renault 5, which is also expected to debut in 2024.
Renault 5 concept, 2021
The French brand has not used the Renault 5 nameplate on a European car since 1990, when it was replaced by the Clio, but a new Renault 5 electric car concept was unveiled at the Munich motor show in September 2021.
According to Nissan, the new platform will have enough battery capacity to ensure a range of at least 250 miles. Eventually, 250,000 vehicles manufactured each year by the Alliance will use it.
Announcing the micro replacement, Nissan chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta emphasised the importance of the joint approach by the Alliance. “This all-new model will be designed by Nissan and engineered and manufactured by Renault using our new common platform, maximizing the use of our Alliance assets while maintaining its Nissan-ness,” he said.
Land Rover has bolstered its all-new 2022 Range Rover line-up, with the top-spec SV trim and two plug-in hybrid models (PHEVs) expanding the model range already announced late last year.
Adding to the range of mild hybrid petrol and diesel powertrains already available (including a V8 option), the new PHEVs engine variants consist of the P440e and P510e. The former uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine mated to a 38 kWh battery, producing a total output of 440hp, while the latter uses an uprated version of this pairing, for a combined output of 510hp.
Using a battery that is actually bigger than what you would find in many small EVs, both Range Rover PHEV versions are said to be able to travel 70 miles on just electric power from full charge, with CO2 emissions as low as 18g/km.
These plug-in hybrid engines are also available on the new range-topping SV trim, which now sits above the Range Rover Autobiography and First Edition models in the spec tree.
The new trim features a SV-branded exterior design, sporting a unique grille design and new front and rear bumpers, as well as cream-coloured 22-inch alloy wheels.
The cream colour scheme continues on the leather upholstery in the cabin, also featuring electric front seats that have heating and massage functions, and illuminated treadplates that carry the SV branding.
Available to order now, prices for the entry-level Range Rover PHEV models start at £103,485, while the Range Rover SV is available for £146,200.
Built at Land Rover’s production plant in Solihull, UK, the all-new Range Rover will be the first model in the brand’s range to offer an all-electric variant in 2024.
The outgoing Range Rover, which was also available as a plug-in hybrid, ended production as one of the highest-scoring large SUVs listed in our Expert Ratings Index. As of January 2022, it holds an Expert Rating of 78%.
Offering up to 313 miles of battery range, the all-electric Volkswagen ID.5 SUV-coupé is now available to order with three trims available.
The ID.5 is fitted with the largest battery pack in the German brand’s line-up – a 77kWh unit that Volkswagen says can power the ID.5 for a maximum of 313 miles from full charge.
Volkswagen also claims that every ID.5 model sold in the UK will be net carbon-neutral, with the manufacturer compensating for the carbon dioxide emissions created during the production process through its climate protection projects.
The ID.5 SUV-coupé range consists of three trim levels, the rear-wheel drive Tech and Max trims, and the range-topping four-wheel drive GTX Max variant. The regular Tech and Max versions are also available as Pro Performance models, which increase the ID.5’s power output by 30hp.
The entry-level Tech trim includes LED Matrix headlights, an electric tailgate and an augmented reality head-up display as standard, as well as three-zone climate control and electric massaging seats. The latest iteration of Volkswagen’s Travel Assist technology comes with every ID.5 model.
The mid-range Max trim adds sports seats and a number of performance enhancements under the hood, including a chassis control system that changes the softness of the suspension depending on whether you would like a more comfortable or sportier drive, and a heat pump which keeps the ID.5 charging efficiently in the colder months.
With a power output of 299hp, the ID.5 GTX Max sits at the top of the range, distinguishing itself from regular models by sporting a sharper front bumper and rear diffuser, as well as a unique design for its 20-inch alloy wheels. On the inside, the GTX Max comes with GTX-branded seats with red stitching and dark blue leather door panels.
The GTX’s dual-motor setup means that it can produce much swifter acceleration than the Tech and Max models, but this added performance reduces the GTX’s official battery range to 296 miles.
Model
On-the-road price
0-62 mph
Top speed
Official battery range
ID.5 Tech (77kWh, 174hp)
£50,550
10.4 sec
99 mph
313 miles
ID.5 Max Pro (77kWh, 174hp)
£54,050
10.4 sec
99 mph
313 miles
ID.5 Tech Pro Performance (77kWh, 204hp)
£51,940
8.4 sec
99 mph
313 miles
ID.5 Max Pro Performance (77kWh, 204hp)
£55,440
8.4 sec
99 mph
313 miles
ID.5 GTX Max (77kWh, 299hp, all-wheel drive)
£58,640
6.3 sec
112 mph
296 miles
Prices for the Volkswagen ID.5 range start at £50,500, which is nearly £8,000 more expensive than the entry-level Ford Mustang Mach-e, and almost £10,000 more than the standard Kia EV6 model.
The final Citroën C1 has rolled off the production line, after amassing nearly 1.2 million sales since it was introduced in 2005.
The C1 is essentially identical to the Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo city cars, produced as a joint venture over two generations and 17 years. This announcement comes after Toyota came into full ownership of the factory in Czech Republic where all three models were made. This factory will now focus on the production of the all-new Toyota Aygo X, as the C1/108/Aygo triplets become consigned to history.
This means that customers interested in purchasing a new C1 hatchback do not have long, as Citroën will sell the last of its C1 stock in coming months.
With Citroën and Peugeot’s parent company Stellantis now also owning Fiat, it is likely that any future Citroën or Peugeot city car will be based on the new, all-electric Fiat 500.
First-generation Citroën C1 (2005 – 2013)
Second-generation Citroën C1 (2014 – 2022)
The retirement of the C1 means that the C3 hatchback will soon be the smallest car in the Citroën range, which will soon receive a new trim – the C3 ‘You’, arriving in the UK in April 2022.
The even smaller all-electric Citroën Ami is also set to arrive around the same time, but that is a quadricycle rather than a production car, meaning it does not have to comply with the same safety regulations as a regular car.
The second-generation C1 arrived in the UK in 2014, being commended for its low running costs and driving dynamics throughout its tenure, but also receiving criticism for a lack of refinement compared to rivals like the Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Up.
As it reaches the end of its life, the Citroën C1 is ranked towards the bottom of a very competitive small car class in our Expert Ratings Index, holding an Expert Rating of 53%. Unsurprisingly, the almost-identical Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo have fairly similar scores.
Based on the previous-generationVolkswagen Golf, the Touran is a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). This model is the third-generation Touran, which has been on sale since 2015.
Not much has changed for the Volkswagen Touran during its lifespan – there has been no mid-life facelift for the MPV like other models in the Volkswagen range usually receive, only the introduction of a range-topping Touran R-Line trim in early 2016.
Rivals for the Touran have gradually disappeared over time, with the likes of the Ford C-Max and Citroën C3 Picasso no longer on sale. The Touran looks set to go the same way in the not-too-distant future, with no direct replacement model on the horizon as Volkswagen switches its focus onto an entirely new range of electric cars.
The Touran has received plenty of praise from the UK media during its tenure. Heycar concludes that this compact MPV has “all the space most families could possibly wish for”, while offering more value for money than an SUV or larger seven-seat MPVs like the Ford Galaxy.
That said, many reviewers find the Volkswagen Touran works best as a spacious five-seater. With all seven seats in use, the 137-litre boot space is “barely enough space for a weekly shop”, Carwow explains.
The biggest criticism levelled at the Touran concerns its rather bland exterior styling – Top Gear asserts that the Touran has a “forgettable, taxi-driver image”.
Nevertheless, the Touran is one of the most versatile people carriers around, offering fuss-free family motoring in an affordable package that Which? concludes is “close to MPV heaven.”
As of February 2026, the Volkswagen Touran holds a New CarExpert Rating of B with a score of 64%. It has good media review scores, but most of the rest of its grades are average to poor.
Body style: Compact MPV Engines: petrol Price: From £32,735 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2015 Last updated: Spring 2016 Replacement due: N/A
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Score: 10 / 10 “The Volkswagen Touran is roomy, practical, very well built and good to drive.” Read review
Model reviewed: Score: 8 / 10 “Subtle improvements across the board make the new Volkswagen Touran more impressive than ever.” Read review
Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Score: 8 / 10 “The Touran’s generous space alone is enough to make this one of the very best mid-size SUVs.” Read review
Car Keys
Model reviewed: Score: 8 / 10 “If you need the versatility of a seven-seat MPV, but find a larger model like the Sharan or Galaxy simply too massive or expensive, the Touran is an excellent compromise.” Read review
Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8.2 / 10 “The Volkswagen Touran is a spacious MPV with seven seats and a wide range of engines.” (Andy Goodwin) Read review
Carwow
Model reviewed: Score: 9 / 10 “The Volkswagen Touran is a practical family car that has lots of space, seven seats and a huge array of storage areas, but it’s not exactly eye-catching.” Read review
Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: “The Touran is a well-engineered and refined compact MPV which achieves fuel economy that would have been beyond superminis a few years ago.” Read review
Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “You can’t knock the Volkswagen Touran. It drives like a Golf but offers all the space most families could possibly wish for. It’s better value for money than an SUV while its interior outshines most rivals this side of a BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer.” Read review
Honest John
Model reviewed: Score: 8 / 10 “The Volkswagen Touran is hugely practical.” Read review
Motoring Research
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 6 / 10 “The seven-seat Volkswagen Touran is worth considering if you’re after fuss-free family motoring.” Read review
Motors
Model reviewed: Score: 7 / 10 “The Volkswagen Touran has sophisticated looks and is very practical.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Score: 8.8 / 10 “The VW Touran is a capable family people-carrier seats seven at a push.” Read review
The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Score: 6 / 10 “The Volkswagen Touran takes the stress out of family motoring.” Read review
The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 2015 Score: 9 / 10 “Families can’t go too far wrong with the latest Touran, which is among the most versatile cars in its class.” Read review
Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 7 / 10 “Better than the car it replaces, but not interesting, exciting or memorable.” Read review
Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
The Volkswagen Touran has an average reliability score of 62% as of April 2025 (our most recent data point), according to exclusive extended warranty data provided by our partner MotorEasy. This score covers both the current-generation Touran and the previous (pre-2015) models.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption
Average
Score
Petrol models
43 mpg
C
Diesel models
50 mpg
C
CO₂ output
Average
Score
Variation
Score
Petrol models
152 g/km
C
Diesel models
147 g/km
C
Insurance group
Average
Score
Variation
Score
All models
18
A
Service and maintenance
Cost
Score
Year 1
£162
A
Year 2
£470
B
Year 3
£772
B
Year 4
£1,023
B
Year 5
£1,367
B
Overall
£3,794
B
The Volkswagen Touran has a pretty good set of running costs, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Fuel consumption isn’t amazing – the petrol versions are pretty middling, although the diesel versions (no longer available to buy new) are better. Road tax should be good, based on the decent CO2 scores.
Servicing and insurance costs are excellent, which will help ensure that the Touran remains affordable for at least the first five years of ownership.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Volkswagen Touran has received
2015
Business Car Awards – Best Mini-MPV
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First appearing at the 2019 Los Angeles motor show, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is essentially a saloon version of the BMW 1 Series hatchback.
Arriving on UK roads in Summer 2020, the 2 Series Gran Coupé range consists of three models – the entry-level Sport, the mid-range M Sport, and the range-topping M235i xDrive performance model, which Parkers describes as a “rocketship”. Customers are able to choose between petrol and diesel variants.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has had a generally positive reception from the UK media, reviewers often commenting that the saloon has retained the impressive build quality and ride comfort of the 1 Series but with an extra 50 litres of boot space.
The Gran Coupé is also more generous with legroom in the rear than its key rival, the Mercedes-Benz CLA, though both models struggle with rear headroom due to their low roof lines. “Those 6ft and over will struggle to sit up straight in the back”, explains Auto Trader.
Where reviewers do find broad consensus is with the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé’s most prominent drawback – it will only appeal to a small audience, “positioned as a niche-filler appealing to those wanting a practical four-seater, but don’t want the more expensive BMW 3 Series“, Car Keys explains.
A facelifted version of the 2 Series Gran Coupé was revealed in Autumn 2024, with cars expected to arrive in the UK in Spring 2025.
As of August 2026, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 69%. It scores top marks for its five-star safety rating, but the rest of its scores are average to poor.
Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a good car, but will only appeal to a small audience. It’s just about big enough to be considered family transport, but its coupe design brings compromises on rear space and practical load-lugging ability.”
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 220d M Sport “The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe might be another exercise in niche-filling, but you can’t say that it hasn’t been a well-executed one. Those drivers who find the 1 Series too, well, ordinary and the standard 2 Series Coupé too cramped could well find themselves swayed by the in-the-middle Gran Coupé.” Read review
Auto Express
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic M235 (2025 facelift) Score: 7 / 10 “The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has been handed a hefty overhaul, but many of its shortcomings remain.” Author: Alex Ingram Read review
Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Score: 8 / 10 “Its gorgeous slinky roofline means there’s less head room for tall rear passengers – those 6ft and over will struggle to sit up straight in the back.” Read review
Business Car
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 220d M Sport Score: 8 / 10 “Something in the back of your mind may be telling you it’s not a thoroughbred BMW in the traditional sense of the word, but driving it confirms that is exactly what it is.” Read review
Car
Model reviewed: Score: 8 / 10 “The regular 2-series Gran Coupe variant has most of the strengths of the 1-series, minus a bit of its rear headroom, and with some extra swagger in its style.” Read review
Car Keys
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic M235i Score: 8 / 10 “The BMW M235i Gran Coupe is a really rather attractive package. It’s both easy to live with and offers great performance and an enjoyable driving experience as well. While the styling won’t please all tastes, this is a great affordable performance model.” Read review
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 220d Score: 8 / 10 “While many might say this is a new car that BMW didn’t really need to add to its range, the 2 Series Gran Coupe offers plenty of appeal. Its looks might be controversial, but what can’t be queried are the levels of technology and the great driving experience.” Read review
Carbuyer
Score: 7.8 / 10 “The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is good to drive and represents a stylish and upmarket alternative to a hatchback.” Read review
Company Car Today
Model reviewed: 220d M Sport “Good-looking with strong styling and fine handling, the 2GC is in some ways the pick of BMW’s small car range.” Read review
Evo
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 6 / 10 “Composed, comfortable and quick, but the 2-series Gran Coupe is short on dynamic flair.” Read review
Fleetworld
Model reviewed: Range overview “Perhaps one of the most encouraging things about the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is that it doesn’t cost the earth and should be a coupé that finally makes it onto fleet lists – with the added benefit of being a suitable antidote to the needless SUV stampede.” Read review
Heycar
Model reviewed: 2024 facelift range Score: 8 / 10 “With no plug-in model the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe won’t be a fleet favourite, but in most other respects it’s another talented addition to the BMW range. It looks better than the car it replaces both inside and out, still drives well, and is priced to give its competitors a hard time.” Author: Antony Ingram Read review
Model reviewed: 2020-24 pre-facelift range Score: 8 / 10 “The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is an intriguing four-door alternative to the 1 Series hatchback, focused on style over outright practicality. It manages to be something of a bargain, and is engaging to drive.” Author: Richard Aucock Read review
Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a little bit of a guilty pleasure. It might look a bit odd and it’s not as fun to drive as a regular 2 Series Coupe, but the interior is excellent and we don’t think it’s particularly expensive, either.” Read review
Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 8 / 10 “The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is a good effort and in the, admittedly small, pool of small four-door coupes, it’s the best to drive of the bunch – if you can live with the looks.” Read review
The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic 220i M Sport Score: 6 / 10 “The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comes across as a bit underwhelming. I’d choose a 1 Series if I wanted a BMW hatchback, or a Honda Civic if I wanted something a little left-field and high-quality. Actually, I’d probably have a Skoda Octavia vRS and end up with a better all-rounder for less money. And the best part is that choosing any of these cars wouldn’t make me feel I’d paid over the odds for a bit of marketing spiel.” Author: Alex Robbins Read review
Model reviewed: Range overview Score: 6 / 10 “Properly premium but oddly unlovable.” Read review
Top Gear
Model reviewed: Score: 6 / 10 “As good as front-driven BMWs get, but arguably not as stylish as its sub-niche requires.” Read review
Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé was assessed by Euro NCAP back in 2019 and awarded a five-star rating. It was reassessed in November 2025 after the major 2025 updates, and was downgraded to a (still very good) four-star rating. There hasn’t been any significant change in safety to the car itself, but simply that the standards for Euro NCAP ratings are raised every three years or so.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé Euro NCAP scores are based on the 1 Series hatchback’s results from 2019. Euro NCAP conducted additional tests and reviewed relevant data to verify that the 2 Series would perform in a similar fashion to the 1 Series in all tests.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of August 2026, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has not been tested by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption
Average
Score
Petrol models
45 mpg
C
Diesel models
58 mpg
B
CO₂ output
Average
Score
Variation
Score
Petrol models
143 g/km
C
Diesel models
126 g/km
B
Insurance group
Average
Score
Variation
Score
All models
22
B
Service and maintenance
Cost
Score
Year 1
£183
B
Year 2
£472
B
Year 3
£787
B
Year 4
£1,074
B
Year 5
£1,415
B
Overall
£3,931
B
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has rather average fuel consumption numbers but excellent service and maintenance costs, according to running cost data exclusively provided to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
BMW’s servicing schedules are generally mileage-based rather than date-based, so the cost and frequency of servicing can vary significantly depending on your driving.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
Total claims: 356 Average repair cost: £574.60 Last updated: August 2026
The BMW 2 Series has a middling reliability rating of 65%, according to workshop data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partner, MotorEasy. This score covers all versions of the 2 Series (Coupé, Convertible, Gran Coupé, Active Tourer and Grand Tourer) for both the current generation and previous models.
The most expensive repair bills tend to be gearbox-related, and those are expensive with an average bill of more than £1,400. Fortunately, they’re not too common. Fuel system faults have an average repair cost of about £1,000, so look out for those as well. The most frequently seen issues to date relate to the electrical system, with an average repair bill of about £500.
If you own a BMW 2 Series, or are interested in buying a used 2 Series model of any sort, make sure that any used car warranty you buy covers these problem areas.
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Any lingering uncertainties that EVs would fail to capture the imagination of drivers, and start the biggest automotive industry revolution since the creation of the combustion engine, have now been consigned to history.
EVs are here and they’re here to stay. And, even though there are still reservations among some sections of drivers, and bridges still to cross in terms of manufacturing and charging infrastructure, the new dawn of electric cars and vans has truly arrived.
Latest motor industry figures show that 2021 was the best year ever for electric transport. More electric vehicles were registered last year than for the total of the previous five years, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Plug-in hybrid figures also rose, as did those for hybrids. Together they added up to more than 450,000 new vehicles – almost 28% of the total market – with some form of electrification joining the UK’s roads last year.
Chart toppers
Tesla’s Model 3, the Kia e-Niro and Volkswagen’s ID.3 topped the BEV sales charts with the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volvo’s XC40 taking the top three plug-in hybrid sales spots.
With recent history now showing a big swing towards EVs, looking ahead it’s shaping up to produce more of the same. In the past 12 months, hybrid or fully electric cars have overtaken petrol and diesel models as most drivers’ expected next vehicle.
Recent research by car spares and repairs company Kwik-Fit showed that 37% of drivers said that their next vehicle would be a low emissions model, outstripping the 35% likely to opt for a diesel or petrol car. And more than a quarter of drivers (28%) are still considering their options and haven’t decided yet.
This compares with similar research a year earlier which showed 33% of drivers opting for a low emission EV or hybrid compared with 41% saying their next car would have a petrol or diesel engine.
Salary sacrifice provider Tusker says this shows a clear change in drivers’ needs and demands, with petrol and diesel cars ordered through its schemes being replaced by EVs and plug-in hybrids. This, the company claims, proves a changing mindset among drivers, some of whom were concerned about the initial cost of vehicle, availability of fast charging points and ‘range anxiety’.
These are all being replaced by more positive thoughts about pricing and the infrastructure, along with greater confidence about the affordability and convenience of a salary sacrifice scheme.
As more electric vehicles become available Tusker’s order book has shifted away from traditional petrol and diesel vehicles to EV and Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in just two years. In 2019, nine out of ten of the most popular vehicles they offered were petrol or diesel powered, with only one EV making the list. Now, however, the reverse is true.
This is not a knee-jerk reaction to fuel shortages or increasing pump prices, although these factors, plus the enormous media attention of last year’s COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, heightened awareness of electric cars as a viable option for most households.
“The shift in ordering behaviour away from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles, towards EVs has been rapid and conclusive,” says Paul Gilshan, CEO of Tusker.
“We have seen the rise in uptake of salary sacrifice schemes, alongside the continuation of low BIK rates that encourage drivers away from traditional fuel types and into affordable and environmentally friendly vehicles.”
Pace continues
So consumer demand has been steadily building over the last 18 months, matched by a rapidly increasing number of new EVs being offered by car manufacturers. With many more new models set to arrive in 2022, the pace of the UK’s motoring electrification will continue to accelerate.
The UK’s deadline of 2030 to end sales of new petrol and diesel cars once seemed to have been set too early. But now, the majority of car manufacturers will be offering huge ranges of electric vehicles long before that. Several have already announced dates for becoming EV-only, well before that deadline.
So, whether they’re thinking of buying outright, leasing or taking advantage of a salary sacrifice scheme, it’s clear that tens of thousands more UK drivers will be sitting behind the wheel of an electric-powered car of some kind in 2022 and into the next few years.
