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Britain’s best new cars revealed

Gareth Herincx

45 mins ago
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Dacia Duster

The all-new Dacia Duster has been named ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Best Small Family Car’ in the 2025 Carbuyer Best Car Awards.

Now in its third generation, the Duster was praised for its sharp design, quality, value for money and some clever touches.

Commenting on the win, Carbuyer Editor, Paul Barker, said: “The Dacia Duster has become a smash hit with British buyers who love its no-nonsense, affordable approach to SUV ownership. Well guess what, the third-generation Duster is even better.

“It’s more practical and electrified engines mean it’s more economical too. If you want it, there’s even a four-wheel drive version that’s a genuine budget off-roader.

“Dacia has always done value for money very well but the new Duster is a far more complete package than we’ve seen before from the brand.

“Sharp design, improved quality and a host of clever touches make it a fantastic small family car. And it’s still cheap to buy and run, too.”

Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2025: all the winners

  • Best Small Car 2025: Renault Clio
  • Best Small Family Car 2025: Dacia Duster
  • Best Family Car 2025: Skoda Octavia
  • Best Large Family Car 2025: Skoda Kodiaq
  • Best Estate Car 2025: Skoda Superb Estate
  • Best Small Company Car 2025: Cupra Born
  • Best Large Company Car 2025: Tesla Model Y
  • Best Sports Car 2025: BMW 2 Series Coupe
  • Best Hot Hatchback 2025: Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • Best Convertible 2025: Mazda MX-5
  • Best Small Electric Car 2025: Citroen e-C3
  • Best Family Electric Car 2025: Renault Scenic
  • Best Large Electric Car 2025: Kia EV9
  • Best Hybrid 2025: MG ZS
  • Best Plug-in Hybrid 2025: Toyota Prius
  • Best Large Plug-in Hybrid 2025: Lexus NX
  • Carbuyer car of the Year 2025: Dacia Duster

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Hyundai Tucson crowned ‘Car of the Year’

Gareth Herincx

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Hyundai’s impressive new Tucson SUV has been named best car in Britain by leading motoring title, Carbuyer.

Thes judges were bowled over by the Tucson’s eye-catching styling, smart interior, clever technology and nimble yet comfortable driving experience.

As well as being named Carbuyer Car of the Year 2022, the mid-size SUV also scooped the coveted Best Family Car and Best Hybrid Car awards.

Hyundai enjoyed success elsewhere, too, with its innovative Ioniq 5 taking Best Family Electric Car and Best Company Car trophies, while the swift i20 N was named Best Hot Hatchback.

“To win six awards including overall Car of the Year for our best-selling Tucson is another outstanding result for Hyundai and is testament to the design, quality, capability and value offered by our current model line-up,” said Ashley Andrew, Managing Director at Hyundai Motor UK.

Carbuyer Car of the Year 2022 winners

New cars
Carbuyer Car of the Year – Hyundai Tucson
Best Small Car – Renault Clio
Best Small Family Car – Renault Captur
Best Family Car – Hyundai Tucson
Best Large Family Car – Kia Sorento
Best Estate Car Skoda – Octavia Estate
Best Small Company Car – Volkswagen ID.3
Best Company Car – Hyundai IONIQ 5
Best Large Company Car – Porsche Taycan
Best Sports Car – BMW 4 Series
Best Convertible – MINI Convertible
Best Hot Hatchback – Hyundai i20 N
Best Hot SUV – Cupra Formentor
Best Pickup – Ford Ranger
Best Small Electric Car – Renault ZOE
Best Family Electric Car – Hyundai IONIQ 5
Best Large Electric Car – Jaguar I-Pace
Best Hybrid – Hyundai Tucson
Best Plug-in Hybrid – Mercedes-Benz A 250 e
Best Large Plug-in Hybrid – BMW X5

Used cars
Carbuyer Used Car of the Year – Ford Fiesta
Best Used Small Car – Ford Fiesta
Best Used Small Family Car – Kia Ceed
Best Used Family Car – Vauxhall Insignia
Best Used Large Family Car – Skoda Kodiaq
Best Used Estate Car – Skoda Octavia Estate
Best Used Sports Car – Mazda MX-5
Best Used Convertible – MINI Convertible
Best Used Hot Hatchback – Volkswagen Golf GTI
Best Used Hot SUV – Porsche Macan
Best Used Pickup – Toyota Hilux
Best Used Small Electric Car – BMW i3
Best Used Family Electric Car – Nissan Leaf
Best Used Large Electric Car – Tesla Model S
Best Used Hybrid – Toyota Prius
Best Used Plug-in Hybrid – Kia Niro PHEV

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