Let's start by dealing with the elephant in the room: the BMW iX does, indeed, look a bit... out there. But who spends this kind of money and wants to blend in? We almost admire it alongside relatively anonymous alternatives and, give it time, we reckon it won't look quite so offensive in the metal....

We don’t think so. Less subtle it may be, but the Audi RS6 Avant still looks great – and markedly less aggressive than many performance SUVs. Likewise, while the Audi’s interior isn’t as understated as its predecessors’, it’s just as user-friendly and comfortable. The car is built to very high standards...

We still like the BMW 3 Series, though. In fact, we reckon the recently updated model is one of the best all-rounders you can buy. For a start, there's an engine to suit almost every buyer. You could, until recently, get the 3 Series with a slightly underwhelming 2.0-litre petrol or diesel engine...

The BMW M2 is a blue touch paper version of the already quick BMW M235i. Instead of 326PS, you get 370PS, and 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds from the M DCT (this rises to 4.4 on models with the manual six-speed). There’s a top speed of 186mph, which is limited to 155mph for cars that were sold outside Germany....

You don’t have to be an eager early-adopter to consider the Model 3. It’s a genuinely usable electric car with a relatively affordable price tag, generous range and minimalist cabin. The Model 3 is available in three guises: the Standard Range Plus, the Long Range model and the range-topping Performance....

BYD is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that you’ve probably never heard of. But it’s actually got some serious clout as a battery manufacturer – its clients include big names such as Tesla and Apple, while its electric buses and trucks have been on sale in Europe for more than 20 years. The...