Value for money is arguably the most important box that a vehicle needs to check in 2026, given that new cars cost so much. As a result, and partly due to the depreciation that most suffer from, buyers want their new cars to last as long as possible before they have to think about splashing the cash on a replacement. At the same time, they need to make sure their four-wheeled companion of choice can efficiently take care of every task thrown at them.
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