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AUDI RS3 SPORTBACK AND SALOON | AUG

The RS3 gets a raft of updates and the promise of more playful handling. The main addition is a lighter version of the TT RS’S 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 394bhp and 354lb ft. The suspension, electronic stability control and quattro drivetrain also receive updates. Price from £41,000 and £47,000 (est)

JUNE

Audi RS5 Coupé, BMW 2 Series update, Dacia Logan MCV Stepway, Jaguar F-type four-cylinder (right), Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-amg GLC63, GLC63 Coupé, Mini Countryman S E hybrid, Porsche 911 GT3, Renault Koleos, Suzuki Swift, Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer, Insignia Sports Tourer Volkswagen Arteon

J U LY

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (left), BMW M4 update, Bristol Bullet, Fiat 500L update, Jaguar E-pace, XF Sportbrake, Kia Soul EV, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Lexus NX update, Maserati Ghibli update, Mercedes-benz E-class All-terrain, SLC 180, Mercedes-amg E63 Estate, GT R, Nissan Qashqai update, Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-hybrid, Renault Captur update, Seat Ibiza, Skoda Octavia VRS 245, Vauxhall Crossland X

AUGUST

Audi RS3 Saloon, RS Sportback, Hyundai i30 Tourer, Kia Niro PHEV, Lexus LC, Volvo S90 T8, V90 T8

SEPTEMBER

Alpina B5 and D5 Touring, BMW M4 CS, Citroën E-berlingo Multispace, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fiesta Active, Honda Civic Type R, Maserati Levante petrol, Mclaren 570S Spider, Mercedes-benz E-class Cabriolet (right), X-class, Renault Trafic Spaceclass, Skoda Kodiaq Scout, Smart Fortwo Electric Drive, Fortwo Cabrio Electric Drive, Forfour Electric Drive, Ssangyong Rexton, Volvo XC60

OCTOBER

Audi TT RS, BMW 6 Series GT, Hyundai Kona, Kia Stinger, Stonic, Mercedes-benz S-class update, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

NOVEMBER

Abarth 500X, Hyundai i30n, Nissan X-trail, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

DECEMBER

Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi A8, Dallara road car, Fiat 124 hard-top, Honda CR-V, Jeep Compass, Kia Sorento, Lotus Evora 400 Roadster, Seat Arona, Arona X-perience, Ateca X-perience, Skoda Karoq, Toyota Yaris GRMN, Volkswagen T-roc, Touareg, Volvo XC40

EARLY 2018

Aston Martin Valkyrie (left), Bentley Continental, BMW M5, 2 Series Active Tourer update, Citroën C3 Picasso replacement, DS 7 Crossback, Hyundai i30 Fastback, Jaguar F-pace SVR, I-pace, Lynk&co 01, Subaru XV, Tesla Model 3, Vauxhall Grandland X,

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