Affordable new cars are arriving by 2025, offering practical options across different segments and powertrains. Here's what you can expect:

Citroen C3 Aircross

• Seven-seater version of the Auto Express Car of the Year
• Available in petrol, hybrid and EV variants
• Starting price: around £25,000

Volkswagen ID. 2all

• Electric Golf replacement
• 226hp front-wheel drive
• 280-mile range
• Starting price: under £22,000

Skoda Epiq

• Compact electric SUV
• 226hp front-wheel drive
• 248-mile range
• Expected price: around £21,000

Cupra Raval

• Sporty electric hatchback
• 234hp front-wheel drive
• 280-mile range
• Starting price: under £30,000

Dacia Bigster

• Large SUV above Duster
• Petrol and hybrid powertrains
• All-wheel drive available
• Starting price: under £30,000

Fiat Grande Panda

• Modern take on classic design
• Petrol, hybrid, and electric versions
• Starting price: around £22,000

Ford Puma Gen-E

• Electric version of popular crossover
• Retains practical Megabox storage
• Starting price: under £30,000

Renault Twingo

• Retro-inspired city EV
• Starting price: under £17,000
• Expected 2026 launch

Renault 5 E-Tech

• Modern electric revival
• 249-mile range
• Starting price: under £25,000

Tesla Cybercab

• Fully autonomous vehicle
• Gullwing doors
• Ride-sharing capabilities
• Expected launch: 2026

Each model aims to make new technology and practical transportation more accessible to budget-conscious buyers.

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