New Car Awards 2026: the winners - pictures
Pictures of the new 2026 New Car Awards winners
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Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year 2026: BMW iX3
Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year 2026: BMW iX3
The BMW iX3 is the Auto Express 2026 Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year with the Mercedes GLB and Volvo EX60 commended
Small SUV of the Year 2026: Renault 4
Small SUV of the Year 2026: Renault 4
The Renault 4 is the 2026 Auto Express Small SUV of the Year, with the Citroen C3 Aircross and Dacia Duster commended
Driver Power Manufacturer Award 2026: Mercedes
Driver Power Manufacturer Award 2026: Mercedes
Mercedes is the winner of our 2026 Driver Power Manufacturer Award
Large Van of the Year 2026: Renault Master
Large Van of the Year 2026: Renault Master
The Renault Master is the 2026 Auto Express Large Van of the Year, with the Ford Transit and Stellantis large vans commended
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