First Drive: MGS9 Plug-in Hybrid
- 18 June 2026
MG continues its new model offensive with the S9 seven-seat plug-in hybrid. By John Kendall.
MG continues its new model offensive with the S9 seven-seat plug-in hybrid. By John Kendall.
The premium compact SUV sector moves at a relentless pace. Can Audi’s majorly updated third-generation Q3 – complete with a fleet-friendly e-Hybrid PHEV powertrain – tick all the boxes for business drivers?
The first battery electric Hilux has a specific audience in mind. By Simon Harris.
The updated Polestar 3 Performance (£91,975) pairs striking style with major under-the-skin upgrades. What does Al Suttie make of the changes?
The Sealion 7 midsize fully electric SUV has joined our long-term test fleet. Richard Bush grabs the keys.
Fresh from testing the Kia K4 Hatchback, Al Suttie jumps into the Korean brand’s EV5 mid-sized SUV to test the electric alternative to the massively popular Sportage.
Simon Harris reports back on our Kia EV4 long-termer.
Julian Kirk steps out of the pure-electric Audi Q6 e-tron and picks up the keys for the A6 Avant in plug-in hybrid form.
Volvo’s first-ever fully electric executive saloon, the ES90, has arrived on our own test fleet, delivering a software-defined supercomputer on wheels, complete with a commanding 411-mile range and sleek aerodynamic fastback styling.
Can the Leapmotor C10 provide business class comfort on a budget? By Simon Harris.
Natalie Middleton files her final report on the Volvo EX30 Cross Country to see if this adventurous EV lives up to the hype.
Al Suttie spends a week with the Omoda 5 SHS-H to see if the full hybrid powertrain justifies the price jump over the petrol model.
Has Polestar’s electric hatchback won over our reviewer after six months? Nat Barnes gives his verdict.
Simon Harris reports back on our Kia EV4 long-termer.
John Kendall concludes his long-term test of the BMW iX.
On the back of our man’s test of the Geely plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i, an all-electric EX5 arrives to take its place.
MG’s electric benchmark matures with a refined interior while retaining its driver-focused character. By Simon Harris.
Natalie Middleton reports back on the rugged and raised Volvo EX30 Cross Country.
Geely is launching in the UK under its own name with the Starray EM-i, a medium plug-in hybrid SUV that pairs practical, boxy styling with impressive efficiency figures. Al Suttie puts it
MG’s new value-focused disruptor trades sporty dynamics for class-leading interior space and a segment-resetting price. By Simon Harris.