Best cars 2024
Looking for the best cars to buy? Here’s where you’ll find our recommendations in all shapes and sizes. Cars come to fit everyone, and what we know is that most now achieve a very high standard across the board. But what are the absolute best ones out there?
The Parkers team thoroughly tests hundreds of cars every year – from city slickers to luxury cruisers – all of which are compared with their rivals, so we always know which are the best options for you to buy. We take seriously how we test cars and these lists are the result of this painstaking process of reviewing.
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The best cars for snow - these motors will get you through the worst winter can throw at youA white Christmas may be rare in the UK, but it’s still not uncommon for an ‘Arctic blast’ to dump a load of snow. Especially if you live in the... -
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The best estate cars to buy in 2024Estate cars are facing a difficult future. The all-consuming SUV plague is sweeping across the motoring landscape, ousting any family car that has even the vaguest hint of low-slung sportiness.... -
Best small hot hatchbacks: pocket rockets that deliver guaranteed fun on a budgetHot hatchbacks are great. They’re the Swiss Army knives of the automotive world, offering drivers performance, practicality and acceptable fuel economy – all for a reasonable price. Sadly though, small hot... -
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Best hatchbacks to buy in 2024 - what are our most recommended small family cars right now?It’s not that long ago that hatchbacks seemed to be the default family car. With their compact dimensions, practical load area and useful space inside, they proved perfect for those... -
The best city cars on sale in 2024 - pint-sized bargains with giant-killing economyHeavily built-up urban environments can make car ownership a bit of a pain, but you can alleviate some of the bother with a purpose-built city car. They’re very small –... -
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Best towing cars 2024Whether you tow a touring caravan, a car trailer, a glider, or just a load of garden rubbish, you’ll want one of the best cars for towing that doesn’t compromise... -
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Best cheap fast cars - the Top 10 fun-driving, affordable, new cars guaranteed to make you grinNo new car (especially a fast one) is cheap to buy these days. However, we might have found a way to work the system. If you lease your next car... -
The top 10 best coupes to buy in 2024In the early 2000s, almost every manufacturer had a coupe car in their line-up. We’re not talking about rakishly rooved SUVs such as the BMW X6 or five-door ‘coupes’ like... -
Best used hybrid cars 2024Making the switch to electric motoring is daunting, not least because used EVs are so expensive. With that in mind, you might want to consider buying a hybrid car instead.... -
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The best hardtop convertibles to buy in 2024Hardtop convertible cars used to be a common sight on UK roads. In the early 2000s, loads of mainstream manufacturers dabbled with the body style – and the cars found... -
Best small hybrid cars to buy in 2024Hybrid powertrains are all about improving fuel economy. However, lots of hybrid cars (especially the plug-in hybrid ones) are big, heavy behemoths – which they need to be to afford... -
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Best first cars for new drivers in 2024After all the trials, tribulations and many long hours of practice to pass your driving test, a stamp of approval from your examiner means only one thing – time to... -
The best cars for towing caravansWhether you’re an experienced caravanner or new to the touring world, you need to make sure you have a car that’s well-matched to your caravan. You can find lists of... -
The best affordable convertible cars 2024We’re incredibly fond of convertible cars in the UK. Along with the Germans, we buy more than any other nation in Europe – which makes perfect sense. If you live... -
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The best mild hybrid cars 2024: the easiest way to embrace electrificationYou’ll quickly notice that the best mild hybrid cars are a varied bunch, no matter your needs you’ll be able to find something to suit your needs. Mild hybrids are... -
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The best hardtop convertibles to buy in 2024Hardtop convertible cars used to be a common sight on UK roads. In the early 2000s, loads of mainstream manufacturers dabbled with the body style – and the cars found...
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Best MPVs for 2024MPVs or people carriers aren’t as popular now as they were in the early 2000s. These days, drivers tend to favour SUVs as family cars for their slightly less dorky... -
Best cheap cars | Cheapest new cars on sale in 2024Once upon a time not so long ago, the cheapest new cars in the UK were knocked up in badly run factories out of poor-quality materials, and usually by a...
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Best hatchbacks to buy in 2024 - what are our most recommended small family cars right now?It’s not that long ago that hatchbacks seemed to be the default family car. With their compact dimensions, practical load area and useful space inside, they proved perfect for those...
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Best first cars for new drivers in 2024After all the trials, tribulations and many long hours of practice to pass your driving test, a stamp of approval from your examiner means only one thing – time to...
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Best small hot hatchbacks: pocket rockets that deliver guaranteed fun on a budgetHot hatchbacks are great. They’re the Swiss Army knives of the automotive world, offering drivers performance, practicality and acceptable fuel economy – all for a reasonable price. Sadly though, small hot...
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Top 10 best hybrid cars to buy 2024The best hybrid cars have enjoyed an upturn in popularity among buyers recently because they’re a good first step towards electrification, offering lower running costs without the hassle of EV... -
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The best premium hatchbacks 2024Want a family hatchback, love the size and usefulness, but want something that’s a cut above? Then you’re in the market for a premium hatchback. In some respects we think... -
Low emission cars for the ULEZ 2024With a greater number of UK cities introducing clean air zones (CAZ) or ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ), emissions levels are becoming a bigger factor in car purchasing. Aiming to avoid... -
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Best self-charging hybrid cars 2024Self-charging hybrid cars are a great interim solution for those who can’t make an electric car suit their lifestyle yet. They blend the convenience of a petrol car with the... -
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