TOP 5 FAM|LY CARS
BMW 3 SER|ES
THE GOOD: Onthe-deck driving position; dreamy handling balance; slick interior
THE BAD: Knowing you’ve made the obvious choice
THE UGLY: You’ll need an M340i or M340d for six cylinders
THE ONE TO BUY: 330e if you want a hybrid; 320i if you’re on a budget
BMW 5 SER|ES
THE GOOD: Brand new, still brilliant. Handling still defines the class
THE BAD: |t’s grown to become a very hefty car
THE UGLY: |s nowhere safe? Even the traditionembracing 5-series gets a full EV option in the form of the i5
THE ONE TO BUY: Prices start at £51,900 for the 520i but can go easily north of £80k
DAC|A JOGGER
THE GOOD: Seven seats; massive boot with the rear row removed; prices start just over £18k
THE BAD: Sandero base means it’s a bit narrow; spartan
THE UGLY: Low Euro NCAP score, although it’s pretty safe in a crash
THE ONE TO BUY: Hybrid usefully punchier than petrol, but much clunkier. PCP a steal at £197 a month
VOLKSWAGEN |D. 7
THE GOOD: The most coherent |D to date now in a choice of hatch and estate. Not posh, but highly agreeable
THE BAD: Frumpy styling and that still sub-par interface
THE UGLY: So few electric estates to choose from
THE ONE TO BUY: Pro Match with 77kWh battery does the job just fine, priced from £51,500 for the hatch
K|A EV9
THE GOOD: Seven seats and rapid charging speeds. Family motoring goes eco
THE BAD: Sharp styling comes at a price
THE UGLY: Arguing with the ‘pay attention’ monitor every five minutes
THE ONE TO BUY: Air is best value at £65k but weedy power. All-wheeldrive one (£73k) has enough punch