Audi Q5 55 TFSIE
Large SUV promises to be cheaper to run than diesel versions
Our pick S line Competition
List price £54,910 Target Price £51,660
£473 MPG 117.7 CO2 56g/km
For Superbly re ned; strong performance; classy, practical interior; holds its value well.
Against Not as agile as diesel Q5; inconsistent brake pedal feel can make stopping jerky.
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ALTHOUGH A DIESEL-ENGINED version of the Q5 large SUV is still the one we recommend rst, the 55 TFSIE plug-in hybrid model is a great choice if you want to cut your running costs. It’s an especially good choice for company car drivers, because CO2 emissions of as low as 49g/km make for pleasing bene t-in-kind rates.
This is actually the more powerful of two
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The plug-in hybrid Q5 comes with a Type 2 charging cable, allowing you to recharge the 14.1kwh battery in around two and a half hours.
The Q5’s of cial electric-only range is up to 26 miles, meaning school runs and commutes can potentially be completed without using a drop of petrol, although fuel economy will be only around 30mpg if you don’t recharge the battery regularly.
Inside, the Q5 is a class act, with highquality materials and plenty of space for a family of ve, with sliding and reclining rear seats for added exibility.the infotainment system is rich in features and responds quickly to inputs, while S line Competition trim comes fully loaded with kit, including a digital instrument panel.
Our pick SE
List price £47,805 Target Price £43,341
£491 MPG 201.8 CO2 34g/km
For Comfy; well equipped; ef cient even when battery is at, thanks to diesel engine.
Against Engine could be quieter; not as fun to drive as some rivals; numb brake pedal.
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Our pick Hybrid4 GT Line
List price £43,510 Target Price £42,549
£399 MPG 235.0 CO2 28g/km
For Stylish, high-quality interior; practical boot; impressive zero-emissions range.
Against Jerky transitions between petrol and electric power; slow, distracting touchscreen.
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Our pick HSE
List price £72,995 Target Price £69,896
£647 MPG 86.9 CO2 74g/km
For Cosseting ride; hushed cruiser; imperious driving position; interior feels special.
Against High price; SDV6 diesel makes more sense if you do big miles; ddly infotainment.
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Our pick E-hybrid
List price £68,523 Target Price £68,523
na MPG 72.4 CO2 89g/km
For All the performance you could want; sharp handling; spacious and plush inside.
Against Rivals have longer electric ranges; less standard equipment than you’d expect.
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Our pick SE Technology
List price £33,600 Target Price £31,295
£435 MPG 235.4 CO2 28g/km
For Masses of space for rear passengers; huge boot; wafts you along comfortably.
Against Wallowy handling; occasionally jerky switching between petrol and electric modes.
WHAT CAR? SAYS
DON’T THINK THAT you need to spend a lot of money to get a large car with fuel-saving plug-in hybrid technology, because this Skoda Superb represents a whopping bang for your buck.that’s especially true if you’re a company car driver, because its CO2 emissions of just 35g/km make for temptingly low monthly bene t-in-kind payments.
The Superb iv’s 1.4-litre petrol engine and
Our pick E-hybrid
List price £83,798 Target Price £83,798
na MPG 85.6 CO2 74g/km
For Even this ‘entry’ hybrid can crack 0-62mph in 4.6sec; classy interior; comfortable for four.
Against Expensive to buy; touch-sensitive controls could be easier to navigate.
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Target PCP
electric motor produce 215bhp, while of cially the car can cover up to 35 miles on battery power alone.this is one of the bestriding versions of the Superb, too; it wafts over bumps and can cover big miles with ease.
Inside, the Superb is pleasantly plush and oh so spacious. Meanwhile, even with its battery taking up some room, the Superb iv can hold more in its boot than the equivalent Ford Mondeo and BMW 3 Series.
Our pick Hybrid4 Buisness Edition Nav Premium List price £36,800 Target Price £34,638
£372 MPG 204.0 CO2 29g/km
For Generous standard kit; lively acceleration; makes a cheap company car.
Against Not as plush as the closely related Peugeot 3008; same sluggish infotainment.
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Our pick 55 TFSIE S line
List price £67,860 Target Price £67,860
na MPG 85.6 CO2 74g/km
For Pillowy ride; agile for its size; stunning interior quality; impressively re ned.
Against No third-row seats; smaller electric range and higher tax bills than BMW X5 45e.
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Our pick GLC 300e AMG Line
List price £52,572 Target Price £49,079
£546 MPG 108.7 CO2 52g/km
For Punchy performance; well equipped; interior has plenty of wow factor.
Against Less spacious in the rear than rivals; unnatural steering; mixed ride quality.
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Our pick Inscription
List price £56,040 Target Price £53,271
£584 MPG 176.5 CO2 37g/km
For Seriously fast; smooth cruiser; hugely supportive front seats; quality interior.
Against Very expensive next to BMW 330e, and not as much fun; ddly touchscreen.
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Target PCP
16 July 2020 ‘A CO2 output of 35g/km makes for low company car tax’