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...
![Rolls-Royce Cullinan front](https://media.whatcar.com/fit-in/760x503/wc-image/2018-11/rolls-royce_cullinan.jpg)
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
![Rolls-Royce Cullinan front Rolls-Royce Cullinan front](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-11/rolls-royce_cullinan.jpg)
Even Rolls-Royce is getting in on the SUV act these days, creating one of the most luxurious cars in the world in the process.
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Seat Tarraco
![Seat Tarraco front Seat Tarraco front](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-12/tarraco_1.jpg)
The Tarraco is Seat's largest SUV, and is essentially the same underneath as the Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan. Seat is hoping to give its SUV a sportier nature, however.
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Suzuki Swift Sport
![Suzuki Swift Sport Suzuki Swift Sport](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/reviews/b803ca58b66a1732d031bf8d62dbfd7e95adaf8e.jpg)
The Swift Sport is well equipped and good fun to drive, and offers cheap running costs. A high list price stops it from being ranked among the greatest in the hot hatch class, though.
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Toyota Proace Verso
![Toyota Proace Verso Toyota Proace Verso](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/reviews/51d85314a80794bdcd95bbb1a4b826e9ff29dae9.jpg)
The Proace Verso is a great option if you need to seat nine people, plus the it has a large and family-friendly interior.
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Vauxhall Combo Life
![Vauxhall Combo Life 2018 tracking shot Vauxhall Combo Life 2018 tracking shot](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/Combo_Life_RT_2018_0651c.jpg)
Offering more space per car than just about anything else on sale, the Combo Life is a good choice if you have a big family to move.
![Volkswagen Polo GTI Volkswagen Polo GTI](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/reviews/bab2c115e0de0996a2bc3980ee0f38d9c64c2d4c.jpg)
This Polo is a fine and comfortable all-rounder, offering a great driving position and some thrills. Most rivals will put a bigger smile on your face.
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Volkswagen T-Cross
![Volkswagen T-Cross front Volkswagen T-Cross front](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-10/vw-t-cross-2018-445.jpg)
Volkswagen's newest SUV is its smallest yet, and is based on the same underpinnings as the Seat Arona. It's set to cost around £17,000 in the UK.
Volkswagen Touareg
![New Lexus RX L & Volkswagen Touareg vs Audi Q7 New Lexus RX L & Volkswagen Touareg vs Audi Q7](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/article_inline/c28c09378d2e9ce0ab4b6efea2d4bbafa7b50dbd.jpg)
The Touareg is the largest SUV Volkswagen makes, and is very spacious inside for both passengers and luggage. It's also exceptionally good at towing, and is comfortable even at motorway speeds. It doesn't feel as luxurious inside as you'd expect at this price point, though.
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Volkswagen Up GTI
![New Volkswagen Up GTI vs Abarth 595 New Volkswagen Up GTI vs Abarth 595](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/article_inline/9aa0281530ca7135b3be9333f4c3b9d2034d614c.jpg)
A cracking engine and decent handling makes this Up GTI one of the best hot hatches you can buy – especially if you're on a tight budget.
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Volvo S60
![2019 Volvo S60 T8 2019 Volvo S60 T8](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2018-10/volvo-v60-2018-905.jpg)
A refined, quick and attractive saloon that could prove a popular alternative to the Germanic options.
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Volvo V60
![Volvo V60 Volvo V60](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/reviews/3a2867f6da22eaf33b3b8dcdd8f517d612eb7174.jpg)
Volvo's newest estate is luxurious and comfortable inside, and offers plenty of space.
Read our full review, or find a great deal.
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