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We’ve got the grudge match of the year going on in the August 2023 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, with Kia’s title of Electrified Car of the Year 2023 is challenged so soon by BYD. The electric Atto 3 goes head-to-head with the Niro EV in a battle of the medium-sized SUVs. Is the new upstart victorious, or is Kia’s trophy safe in the cabinet for now? Elsewhere we try out the updated Polestar 2, the sporty Abarth 500e and the facelifted Peugeot e-2008, together with the Skoda Enyaq Coupé and Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid.

It’s our summer Best of British issue and we tell you about ten motoring venues that we reckon you must visit and explain why you should join a car club, whether you have a brand-new car, or something a little older. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the MINI Electric and we ask the good Doctor whether the MINI Clubman is a hero or zero?

In our news pages, we have plenty for you to get excited about, including first pictures of the smart new Renault Rafale, the sharp looking Toyota C-HR, the facelifted Peugeot e-208 and sharply updated Kia Picanto. There’s the full story on the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, a preview and camouflaged photos of next year’s Skoda Kodiaq, and details of the hot new MG4 X-Power. The Mercedes-Benz CLE makes its debut, alongside the Fiat 600e and updated Volkswagen T-Cross, and we pay tribute to a legendary designer, Peter Horbury, who suddenly passed away last month.

Tested:

• Abarth 500e Turismo Convertible Automatic
• Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner Hybrid Automatic
• Peugeot E-2008 GT Automatic
• Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Automatic
• Skoda Enyaq Coupe 80 Suite

Twin Test

• BYD Atto 3 Design vs Kia Niro EV 4

Long-term test reports:

• Citroen e-C4 Sense Automatic
• Honda CR-V Hybrid EX 2.0 i-MMD Automatic
• Peugeot 308 SW Allure Premium BlueHDi 130 Automatic
• SEAT Ateca FR 2.0 TDI DSG Automatic
• Skoda Fabia Colour Line 1.0 MPI
• Vauxhall Astra Ultimate 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid Automatic

Features:

• Current affairs – What’s the difference between mild and full hybrids?
• Places to visit this summer as a car enthusiast
• Why you should join a car club

Used Car Buyer’s Guide

• MINI Electric

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