Citroën's first mainstream electric model brings a new take to the family hatchback sector. Richard Gooding finds a car with a distinctive, different and comfortable character
What is it?
The distinctive curved shape and individual three and five-door body styles of the first generation of Citroën's C4 family hatchback ensured it stood out when it arrived in 2004. The second-generation car ditched the offbeat appearance and was more in keeping with its rivals, but for the third-generation model, distinctive-ness is back.

 
The Volkswagen Golf GTE is the performance hatchback with a conscience. More digital than ever before, Richard Gooding discovers a fleet-focused machine that now has more power and technology, along with a more efficient personality

 
A leader in electrification for the past 15 years, Lexus has put its first all-electric foot forward with the UX 300e. Richard Gooding finds that the company has developed a highly usable premium compact SUV
What is it?
Based on the Lexus UX hybrid compact SUV, the UX 300e is Lexus' first all-electric car. It uses the company's 15-year heritage of developing and pioneering hybrid powertrains – of which it has sold 1.8 million examples – but adds a 54.3kWh lithium-ion battery and a 150kW electric motor.

 
The Mokka is Vauxhall's latest model to undergo an all-electric transformation. Using a proven powertrain, Richard Gooding discovers its ground-up reinvention is much more than skin deep
What is it?
Now firmly part of the vast Stellantis group, Vauxhall will become an all-electric brand from 2028. The Corsa-e paved the way for zero-emission Vauxhalls and now it's the Mokka's turn to become an EV, although petrol and diesel ICE versions are available.

 
The ID.3 showcases Volkswagen's new-found electric ambitions and is its most important new car since the first-generation Golf. Richard Gooding explores VW's crucial newcomer and uncovers an impressive first effort

 
Toyota's latest Yaris has fully embraced the company's hybrid technology as well as a new platform. Richard Gooding finds that not only is the small Toyota more efficient, it also has a fresh sense of fun
What is it?

 
The first step in Jeep's transition to e-mobility, Richard Gooding discovers that the Renegade 4xe marries proper go-anywhere ability and style with plug-in capability

 
A solid first effort, Richard Gooding finds the ABT eTransporter 6.1 combines the best parts of the popular Volkswagen Transporter with all the benefits a zero-emission LCV brings

 
Reinvented with crossover style, Richard Gooding discovers that DS' only all-electric offering will appeal those who desire a well-appointed, practical and luxurious compact EV

 
Packed with hybrid technology, Richard Gooding finds the first plug-in version of Kia's Sorento SUV offers impressive and spacious zero-emissions-capable practicality