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Best hybrid SUVs to buy 2026
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Best hybrid SUVs to buy 2026

Plenty of SUVs now come with hybrid power, and we’ve picked out the very best buys on today’s market
Best cars & vans
31 Mar 2026
Cupra Formentor review
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Cupra Formentor review

Sporty crossover SUV delivers practicality and fun in equal measure
In-depth reviews
30 Mar 2026
DS 3 review
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DS 3 review

The DS 3 is a left-field choice in the small premium SUV segment, and one that’s been developed with comfort in mind
In-depth reviews
30 Mar 2026
Honda Prelude review
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Honda Prelude review

Honda's two-door coupe is a promising new take on the hybrid sports car formula
In-depth reviews
30 Mar 2026
Used Kia Niro (Mk1, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide
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Used Kia Niro (Mk1, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide

A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Niro covering the Niro Mk1 that was on sale between 2016 and 2022
Used car tests
30 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Quirky Fiat Grande Panda is bearly resistible at £208 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Quirky Fiat Grande Panda is bearly resistible at £208 a month

The Fiat Granda Panda has style by the bucketload. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 March.
News
27 Mar 2026
New Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X revealed with a huge 6.7-litre V8
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New Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X revealed with a huge 6.7-litre V8

Corvette aims to prove there’s no replacement for displacement with even larger V8
News
27 Mar 2026
Nissan X-Trail review
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Nissan X-Trail review

The Nissan X-Trail is bigger and better than before, but its innovative electrified powertrain isn’t as efficient as some rivals
In-depth reviews
26 Mar 2026
New Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 is an AI-powered behemoth aiming to sink the Land Rover Defender
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New Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 is an AI-powered behemoth aiming to sink the Land Rover Defender

Auto Express has confirmed the hulking hybrid 4x4 is coming to the UK
News
25 Mar 2026
Honda Civic review
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Honda Civic review

Tweaks for the latest Honda Civic hatchback make for an even stronger package
In-depth reviews
25 Mar 2026
New Chery Tiggo 4 hybrid dips under £20k, undercutting rivals from Dacia Duster to Ford Puma
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New Chery Tiggo 4 hybrid dips under £20k, undercutting rivals from Dacia Duster to Ford Puma

The Tiggo 4 is the first Chery fitted with a self-charging hybrid system, providing 201bhp and up to 53.2mpg
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25 Mar 2026
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New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out
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New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out

The Vauxhall Astra has been updated for 2026 and it looks good on paper, but the reality is slightly different
Road tests
25 Mar 2026
New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets seven seats and a hefty £47k pricetag
European 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets seven seats and a hefty £47k pricetag

Latest version of ground-breaking plug-in hybrid is coming to Britain, with seven-seat options for the first time
News
24 Mar 2026
MG reveals why range-extender hybrids won’t work in the EU, and the reason might surprise you
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MG reveals why range-extender hybrids won’t work in the EU, and the reason might surprise you

MG’s technical boss explains why Chinese range-extenders won’t work in Europe
News
24 Mar 2026
Audi Q5 review
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Audi Q5 review

The third-generation Audi Q5 builds upon an already proven formula of passenger comfort and in-car tech. Our tests have shown it’s a very polished fam…
In-depth reviews
24 Mar 2026
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
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Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus

First fleetwatch report: Mazda’s large SUV may be almost 5 metres long and well over 2 tonnes, but it doesn’t feel like it
Long-term tests
24 Mar 2026
Volkswagen blocks range-extender hybrids for Europe: they “make no sense”
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Volkswagen blocks range-extender hybrids for Europe: they “make no sense”

VW is developing the tech for the Chinese market, but thinks plug-in hybrids and pure EVs are best at home
News
24 Mar 2026
Land Rover Defender review
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Land Rover Defender review

Land Rover’s reborn Defender has been a sales hit since it arrived, and subtle revisions haven’t done this 4x4 any harm at all
In-depth reviews
23 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: a stylish Volvo XC40 for a cool £283 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: a stylish Volvo XC40 for a cool £283 a month

The Volvo XC40 is a very desirable premium SUV, especially at this price. It’s our Deal of the Day for March 20.
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20 Mar 2026
10 coolest SUVs coming soon: new models aim to take the 4x4 market by storm
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10 coolest SUVs coming soon: new models aim to take the 4x4 market by storm

These are fresh SUVs we can’t wait to arrive, from Skoda’s butch baby electric SUV to McLaren’s loftiest creation ever
Best cars & vans
20 Mar 2026
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
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Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026

The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
Best cars & vans
20 Mar 2026
Renault Captur review
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Renault Captur review

Revamped looks keep this small SUV looking fresh, but its age is starting to show in places
In-depth reviews
19 Mar 2026
New MGS9 2026 review: the largest MG ever is great value for money
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New MGS9 2026 review: the largest MG ever is great value for money

The new seven-seat MGS9 will appeal to many family buyers thanks to its price and space, but it's far from perfect
Road tests
19 Mar 2026
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Renault Clio review
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Renault Clio review

The Renault Clio is a star of the supermini class – stylish, well-built, good to drive and packed with tech
In-depth reviews
18 Mar 2026
BMW 5 Series review
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BMW 5 Series review

The BMW 5 Series goes large on technology and electrification, but the keen dynamics of the previous model remain
In-depth reviews
18 Mar 2026
New Omoda 5 SHS-H 2026 review: hybrid boosts appeal, but efficiency disappoints
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New Omoda 5 SHS-H 2026 review: hybrid boosts appeal, but efficiency disappoints

The Omoda 5 SHS-H struggles when it comes to efficiency and lags behind many of its well-established crossover rivals
Road tests
18 Mar 2026
Jaecoo 7 range boosted by new hybrid SHS-S and flagship Black Luxury models
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Jaecoo 7 range boosted by new hybrid SHS-S and flagship Black Luxury models

The popular Jaecoo 7 range adds a new hybrid model to slot between the petrol and plug-in variants
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18 Mar 2026
New Bentley Bentayga hybrid to join future EV model in 2028
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New Bentley Bentayga hybrid to join future EV model in 2028

Bentley will replace the Bentayga with a new hybrid-powered model based on the next-gen Porsche Cayenne
News
17 Mar 2026
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
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Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport

Third fleetwatch report: the BMW X3’s 360-degree parking cameras make light work of parking in narrow spaces
Long-term tests
17 Mar 2026
Peugeot 5008 review
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Peugeot 5008 review

The Peugeot 5008 looks sharp, has a spacious cabin and is available in hybrid or fully electric forms, which performed very well on our tests
In-depth reviews
16 Mar 2026
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
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Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel

First report: Surprises galore as Mk5 version of hybrid pioneer joins fleet
Long-term tests
15 Mar 2026
Best small automatic cars to buy 2026
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Best small automatic cars to buy 2026

Prefer less bulk and fewer pedals? These are the best small automatic cars for you
Best cars & vans
13 Mar 2026
Rising fuel prices mean paying extra for a more efficient car can save you big money
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Rising fuel prices mean paying extra for a more efficient car can save you big money

Auto Express’ consumer reporter explains how recent global events should focus car buyers’ attention on the fuel economy of their next purchase
Opinion
12 Mar 2026
New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq
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New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq

MG’s first seven-seat SUV offers a pure-electric range of up to 62 miles, and is available to order now
News
11 Mar 2026
Nissan X-Trail updated for 2026 with new N-Trek trim and all-hybrid range
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Nissan X-Trail updated for 2026 with new N-Trek trim and all-hybrid range

The revised Nissan X-Trail starts from £38,220 and is available to order now
News
11 Mar 2026