2019 What Car? Car of the Year Awards – the contenders
This evening we'll name the best new cars on sale in the UK, and crown one overall champion as our Car of the Year for 2019. These are the cars in contention for our top accolade...
![Dacia Duster](https://media.whatcar.com/fit-in/760x503/wc-image/2018-10/duster.jpg)
BMW 3 Series
![2019 BMW 3 Series 2019 BMW 3 Series](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-10/p90323668_highres.jpg)
The all-new BMW 3 Series is taking the fight to Audi and Mercedes with an improved interior, a new focus on comfort and the latest generation of BMW's iDrive infotainment system.
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BMW 8 Series
![BMW 8 Series BMW 8 Series](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/slideshows/b865a6b70e04da3d980711c77fe9a8eaddff7ad6.jpg)
BMW's stylish replacement for the 6 Series is striking to behold and brimming with technology, while also offering an engaging drive.
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BMW M5
![New BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S New BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/article_inline/48675af59ad8c771df194efadeaa4173b7c7c627.jpg)
Despite having enough power to slay a supercar, the M5 is comfortable and no harder to drive than the regular 5 Series. And that's a huge compliment.
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BMW X3 M40i
![BMW X3 2021 front cornering BMW X3 2021 front cornering](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/bmw-x340i-aa.jpg)
This is the most powerful version of the X3, and adds to the standard car's considerable appeal by fitting a raucous straight six petrol engine under the bonnet.
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BMW X4 M40i
![BMW X4 front BMW X4 front](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-09/bmwx4-05.jpg)
This is the most hardcore version of BMW's X4 currently on offer, and aims to add sports car pace to a fairly practical package.
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BMW X5
![2018 BMW X5 front 2018 BMW X5 front](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/slideshows/6519874297760d122896d07c5e6e3fa9dd2c9367.jpg)
The latest version of BMW's X5 is luxurious and classy and has a fine interior – it's just not as practical as key rivals.
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Citroën Berlingo
![Citroën Berlingo Multispace Citroën Berlingo Multispace](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/slideshows/01a9eed7704a56acc96e5388f9d7fa4832ea7e08.jpg)
It may not be class-leading to drive, but Citroën's MPV is supremely practical and spacious.
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Citroën C5 Aircross
![Citroen C5 Aircross front Citroen C5 Aircross front](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-11/c5-aircross-launch-0497e.jpg)
Citroën's largest SUV is certainly stylish, and also offers a frugal range of engines and smooth ride. It's quiet inside when you're on the motorway, too.
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Cupra Ateca
![Cupra Ateca Cupra Ateca](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-12/cupra-ateca-0394a.jpg)
The first model to come from Seat's newly hived-off Cupra performance brand is based on the Ateca, but adds a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 296bhp.
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Dacia Duster
![Dacia Duster Dacia Duster](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-10/duster.jpg)
Want a cheap and cheerful SUV? The Duster is your logical first step. Avoid the fairly spartan base models, and you've got a practical and spacious SUV that won't break the bank.
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