If you want to buy a new car in 2021, be prepared to consider a variety of options.
The transition to zero-emission vehicles, as well as the intention of the UK government to introduce a ban on the sale of diesel and petrol cars, led to the fact that many car releases of this year have got hybrid or electric motors.
Best cars of 2021
We have selected 16 hot offers for you. Here, everyone will find something to their liking.
No matter what your initial budget is, be sure to compare insurance quotes and pay attention to the car insurance group, as this can significantly reduce the cost of coverage for many years.
Choosing the right insurance
Each car is assigned an insurance group number from 1 to 50 — the lower the group number, the cheaper the insurance is (other factors, such as driving history, also matter).
Ford Puma ST
This small sports crossover is a hybrid of the Puma and Fiesta ST. Reviewers suggest that it can become one of the most striking car releases of this year. The car is equipped with a 197-horsepower 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline turbo engine from the Fiesta ST. In addition, it received a lowered suspension and power-assisted brakes. It is expected that the car will receive the insurance group 19.
Prices start from £28,495
Toyota Yaris Cross
The compact crossover, which shares the name with the fourth generation of the Yaris, looks completely different from it. The car is equipped with the only option of the engine — a 1.5-liter petrol engine with 114 hp. The Yaris Cross belongs to the insurance group 8.
Prices start from £19,910
Citroen C4
This compact family hatchback is a replacement for the C4 Cactus. A choice of petrol and diesel engines with turbocharging, as well as an all-electric version of the car with a drive range of 200 miles (322 km), is offered to the buyer. This model is included in the insurance group 25.
Prices start from £29,180
Skoda Fabia
The Fabia can be seen as a competitor to the Seat Ibiza and VW Polo. The updated version of 2021 has become more spacious and has a new interior. The car is equipped with a 3-cylinder petrol engine. There is no hybrid version. The model belongs to the insurance group 12.
Prices start from £13,000
BMW Series 4 Convertible
This is a version of the 4-Series coupe with a convertible top. It is expected that the car will be equipped with a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with 250 hp. It is anticipated that this model will be included in the insurance group 24.
Prices start from £45,785
Tesla Model Y
Many components of this electric car are similar to the Model 3, but it is expected that this model will have an impressive drive range of 314 miles (505 km), as well as seven seats. Be prepared to fork out. It is expected that this car will enter the most expensive insurance group — in the range from 45 to 50.
Prices start from £45,000
Dacia Spring
It is expected to be a city crossover priced at less than £ 20,000. Insurance will also be inexpensive (the insurance group 12).
Prices start from £19,800
Audi Q4 e-tron
This all-electric crossover is a worthy rival to Tesla, the first Audi car produced on the VW Group’s MEB platform. Details were not disclosed. However, it is assumed that the model will be included in the insurance group from 45-50.
Prices start from £45,000
BMW i4
The I4 has a 525-hp engine and can reach speeds of up to 124 miles per hour. As for insurance, count on the insurance group from 30 to 42.
Prices start from £60,000 (according to preliminary estimates)
Mazda CX-5
Manufacturers have updated the compact crossover in an attempt to keep up with the ever-multiplying list of competitors in this class. Mazda, like some other automakers, has abandoned the diesel version of this model. It is assumed that the car will be included in the insurance group from 15 to 21 (depending on the engine capacity).
Prices start from £30,000
Nissan Micra
Nissan also abandoned the diesel option. The car is equipped with a fuel-efficient1-liter engine. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 9.9 seconds.
Prices start from £13,995
Volkswagen ID 4
This electric car is equipped with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, with a maximum drive range of 323 miles. It also inherited the interior from its more compact brother, the ID3. It is expected that the electric car will be added to the insurance group 25.
Prices start from £45,000
The best luxury cars
If you want to spend money on a new luxury car, how about one from the listed below (or all of them)?
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA
This is an updated version of the Giulia Quadrifogli, with a 2-liter Twin turbo V6 engine producing 533 hp. In GTA, the driveshaft, hood, roof, front bumper, and wheel arches are made of carbon fiber. It is expected that the car will be included in the insurance group 40, no lower.
Prices start from £155,000 (according to preliminary estimates)
Morgan 3 Wheeler P101
The model has an edition of only 33 copies. This will be a farewell version of the legendary sports car.
The car is equipped with new wheel disks. Customers can choose from a variety of design options: Belly Tank – inspired by post-war cars that went to the salt lakes, Dazzleship – refers to military camouflage, Aviator – based on the design of RAF aircraft during the Second World War, and Race Car – imitates the appearance of the first racing Morgans. These cars tend to get more expensive over the years.
Prices start from £54,000
Aston Martin V12 Speedster
This is Agent 007’s favorite car. Two-seat speedster with an edition of 88 copies. The creators of this car were inspired by the aviation aesthetics. It is designed on the model of a jet fighter. It uses the DBS Superleggera and Vantage elements. The speedster is equipped with a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 700 hp. The unique Aston exhaust system will delight you with a truly powerful soundtrack.
Prices start from £765,000
Bentley Bacalar
All 12 copies of this mega-luxury roadster were sold at a price nine times higher than the cost of the standard Continental GT. The W12 engine and exterior inspired by the EXP 100 GT concept car, with a 5,000-year-old poplar wood trim on the dashboard, make the Bentley Bacalar the most expensive car on our list.
Prices start at £1.5 million.
Published June 24, 2021 • 13m to read
