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The Best New Cars Of 2019

2019 was packed with launches of important family cars, EVs and exciting new sports cars you’ll want to own

BMW M8 Competition convertible - front view 3/4 cornering

Porsche Taycan

Porsche Taycan saloon on track

Price: £83,367 - £138,826

After months of teasers, the Porsche Taycan has been revealed. It’s the firm’s first fully electric car, and will go head to head with the Tesla Model S in the battle for EV supremacy. The two trim levels available at launch, 'Turbo' and 'Turbo S’, have been joined by a cheaper 4S version. The Turbo S produces as much as 750bhp, while all models get active aerodynamics and an array of futuristic looking displays in the cabin.

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Read our review of the Porsche Taycan here.

Volkswagen ID.3

2019 Volkswagen ID.3 - front 3/4 static

Price: ~ £26,000

Now available to pre-order, the Volkswagen ID.3 is the firm’s first of an entirely new generation of ‘ID’ badged pure-electric cars. Production started in late 2019, with the first cars arriving in showrooms in early 2020. Three different battery versions will be available offering a range of 205 to 342 miles per charge depending on battery size. Entry-level cars are expected to use a single rear-mounted motor to drive the rear wheels, while higher spec models are likely to have two motors for four-wheel drive.

Read more about the Volkswagen ID.3 here.

Which other cars arrived in 2019? Click here for page 22…

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Richard is a former editor of Carbuyer, as well as sister site DrivingElectric.com, and he's now Deputy Editor at Auto Express. Having spent a decade working in the automotive industry, he understands exactly what makes new car buyers tick.

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