Citroën C5 Aircross

Following the C3 Aircross, Citroën’s rival to the Renault Captur, is the C5 Aircross, its rival to the Renault Kadjar. It’s set to be one of the roomiest cars in its class, while engines include a smooth 1.6-litre diesel, a 1.2-litre turbo petrol and a 300bhp plug-in hybrid. Inside, there’s a digital instrument display and an 8.0in infotainment touchscreen. Price from £21,000 (est)

SMALL SUVS

ALSO COMING SOON

Audi Q3 Summer 2018 Second-generation Q3 is bigger and roomier than the original and has sharper looks.

BMW X2 Early 2018 £30k coupé-styled Range Rover Evoque rival.

Dacia Duster Early 2018 New design inside and out, same super price.

Ford Ecosport facelift February 2018 New 1.5-litre diesel engine and better handling.

Volvo XC40 January 2018 Promises to beat rivals for safety and tech.

LARGE SUVS

Audi Q8 Summer 2018 Q7-based Range Rover Velar rival is a luxurious, high-tech ve-seater, priced from around £55k.

BMW X5 Late 2018 Bigger yet lighter and with all the latest tech.

DS 7 Crossback January 2018 £30k Audi Q5 rival promises a ‘haute coutureinspired’ interior and to prioritise ride comfort.

Seat seven-seater Early 2018 Sister to the Skoda Kodiaq will cost about £30k.

Volkswagen Touareg Early 2018 More luxurious interior and bolder styling.

SMALL CARS

Audi A1 Summer 2018 Sits on the same platform as the new VW Polo with a roomier interior and upgraded engines.

Vauxhall Corsa Early 2019 Bigger and roomier with new technology.

FAMILY CARS

Lexus CT facelift January 2018 Updated styling and extra safety systems.

Mercedes-benz A-class Summer 2018 Bigger and more luxurious, with sharper looks.

ELECTRIC CARS

Audi E-tron Summer 2018 Large SUV with a range of at least 310 miles.

Jaguar I-pace Summer 2018 Five-seat SUV with a 310-mile-plus range and futuristic looks will cost from around £50k. Nissan Leaf Early 2018 New hatchback has Micra-inspired looks, is far better to drive and claims a range of 235 miles.

EXECUTIVE CARS

Audi A6 Summer 2018 All-new model gets upgrades in every area in an effort to defeat the rival BMW 5 Series.

Mercedes-benz C-class facelift Early 2018 New 2.0 diesel and updated infotainment.

Peugeot 508 Summer 2018 New platform and a higher-quality interior.

SPORTS CARS AND HOT HATCHES

BMW Z4 Summer 2018 Two-seat, rear-wheel-drive convertible for £25k.

Ford Fiesta ST Early 2018 New 1.5-litre engine and three driving modes.

Volkswagen Up GTI January 2018 Hot city car with 113bhp; 0-60mph takes 8.8sec.