Reviews

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the brand's largest and most premium electric vehicle to date — a full-size seven-seat SUV with a 110.3kWh battery, up to 385 miles of WLTP range, and 800V ultra-rapid charging. It went on sale in the UK from £64,995 and has already won the Comfortable Cruiser category at the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards. The Basics Built on Hyundai's E-GMP platform alongside the Kia EV9, the Ioniq 9 sits firmly in the premium electric SUV segment. Despite its large dimensions — over five metres long — its drag coefficient of just 0.259Cd helps [...]

Kia has officially launched the EV2 in the UK — its smallest and most accessible electric car to date. Unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show earlier this year, it goes on sale now with deliveries expected later in 2026, and it arrives with a starting price that makes it one of the best-value electric SUVs currently available under £25,000. What Is It? The EV2 is a compact five-seat electric SUV measuring approximately 4,060mm in length — shorter than the EV3, and designed specifically for European buyers. It sits below the EV3 in Kia's growing electric line-up and is built in [...]

  The Toyota Aygo X Hybrid brings hybrid technology to one of Toyota’s smallest and most accessible cars - and it’s already picking up recognition. It was named Small Car of the Year at the What Car? Awards, reflecting its strong balance of efficiency, usability and value. As a self-charging hybrid, the Aygo X doesn’t need plugging in. Instead, it recharges as you drive and when you brake, making it an easy step for drivers looking to reduce fuel use without changing their routine. Compact dimensions, a raised seating position and improved efficiency make it particularly well suited to city [...]

What Is It? The Geely EX5 is one of the newer options popping up in the UK’s electric SUV crowd. It’s been priced to appeal to folks who are watching the pennies but still want a decent EV. You’re getting front-wheel drive with one motor doing the work, and while that might not sound thrilling, it’s got enough zip and range to handle day-to-day life with ease. It’s aiming for the same kind of buyer who might also be looking at the MG ZS EV or even the Kia EV3 – people who want space, tech, and something that [...]

What Is It? The Omoda 9 is a new plug-in hybrid SUV from China, landing in the UK in 2025. It’s aimed at folks who want slick hybrid performance and loads of tech without forking out German badge money. Kicking off at £44,990, it’s quite a bit cheaper than other plug-in options like the Audi Q5 TFSIe or Volvo XC60 T8. Add in a bold design, generous kit list, and the backing of a seven-year warranty, and it’s clear Omoda is looking to tempt buyers who might usually shop premium but are open to something fresher and better value. [...]

What Is It? The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the company’s big new electric SUV. It’s a proper seven-seater with loads of tech, decent range, and enough bells and whistles to give the fancy brands a run for their money — but without the eye-watering price tag. Prices start at £64,995 and it comes in three trims: Premium, Ultimate, and Calligraphy. There’s even a beefed-up Performance version with 421 bhp if you fancy a bit more poke. This review looks at how it stacks up on our roads, whether there’s enough space for all your stuff, and whether it’s the [...]