Auto Express: The electric SUV that needs to be here, now

Epiq is a silly name.
But the car it hides?

Skoda just unveiled its baby electric SUV, and it dominates this week’s magazine.

Volkswagen finally did the unthinkable with an electric GTI. The ID. Polo looks fast, sounds quiet, probably smells like ozone and fresh tires.

“Sensational” is a strong word but Lotus is bringing back the Esprit.

Mercedes, meanwhile, broke cover on a GT 4-Door coupe that looks less like a car and more like a fever dream.

Driving the noise

We got behind the wheel.
Lots of wheels, specifically.

The Kia Seltos feels different than usual.
Volvo’s EX60? Smooth, maybe too smooth.
BMW’s XM Label tries too hard, screams loud, and demands attention it isn’t always owed.

Chinese cars in the UK used to mean compromise. Now the lineup features the Lotus Emeya and Omoda 9 alongside the MG4.

The dealer network is packed with thousands of these things right across the country. Inventory sits there. Waiting.

Getting your hands on it

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Don’t wait for it to come to you, though. The stories don’t drive themselves.