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Kia K4

The petrol-powered Kia K4 is a mid-sized hatchback and estate range that ticks all the family car boxes, though its not all that fun to drive.

Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos is an upcoming new family-friendly hybrid SUV, which is set to rival the sales of the Nissan Qashqai when it arrives this year.

Geely Starray

The Geely Starray is a spacious and attractively priced plug-in hybrid which struggles to stand out in very competitive family SUV category.

MG 4 Urban

Reviewers agree that the compact electric MG 4 Urban is a head-over-heart purchase, with great value-for-money but next to no driving thrills.

Nissan Leaf

The third-generation Nissan Leaf is a compact all-electric family car praised for its sensible and comfortable driving experience and attractive price tag.

Aion V

The Aion V is a mid-sized all-electric family SUV from a new Chinese brand looking to make an impression on UK buyers.

Geely EX5

The Geely EX5 earns an A grade on the strength of a five-star safety rating, generous warranty and competitive pricing. Mixed reviews on driving experience.

Omoda 7

The Omoda 7 is a mid-sized plug-in SUV that sits between the smaller Omoda 5 and the larger Omoda 9. It will arrive in the UK in January 2026.