THERE was no real compelling reason for Volkswagen to make wholesale changes to their popular Tiguan SUV – but that hasn’t stopped them.
Not content with over 7.5 million sales worldwide since it hit the streets, the new third generation version has been extensively revised both inside and out to make it an even better proposition for the family SUV buyer. Continue reading
IN the market for a big seven seat electric car? Well, they don’t come much bigger than this.
Bigger than your average parking space (though having said that, what car isn’t these days?) Kia’s gargantuan EV9 evokes memories of the box-on-wheels Land Rover Discovery, and makes a compelling case for itself with its impressive list of standard kit and its high end electric vehicle technology. Continue reading
SWIFT by name and swift enough by nature, Suzuki’s compact supermini has a loyal following – and it’s evident that’s not likely to change much in the near future.
Despite the fact there’s still a perceived demand for small petrol cars, the best selling Ford Fiesta is no more, and other rivals to the Swift are heading down the electric only road. Continue reading
THINK of Diversity and you’re more likely to think of a dance troup than a major car manufacturer deviating away from what they know best.
But that’s just what Lexus have done with their latest offering. Acknowledged as a maker of safe and luxurious SUVs and saloons, the new LBX is anything but. It’s as small as Toyota’s Yaris Cross, has about as much rear space for passengers as the aforementioned, and comes with a hefty price tag for such a small car. Continue reading
ONE of the first things you notice about electric cars is the distinct lack of a good old fashioned front grille.
In its place will be a large slab of solid bodywork, because with no engine upfront needing cooling air flowing over it, the slats of old are about as much use as mudflaps on a tortoise.
But it’s still all about airflow and low drag co-efficient, hence the slippery shapes you see on the roads. Continue reading
THE irony was noted when BYD chose to reveal their latest model on a day that was wetter than a haddock’s swimsuit.
The aptly named Seal completes the Chinese manufacturer’s current European line-up. But rest assured there will be more to come.
The Seal is their all electric sports saloon, sleek of line and offering impressive performance and handling.
WHEN it comes to sleek and streamlined, you have to admit Hyundai have done a decent job with the IONIQ 6.
Since its launch early in 2023, it’s been picking up positive comments all over the place for its streamliner design and advanced electronic powertrain.
JUST when you thought it was safe to go shopping for a CR-V there’s now a new one to make the decision making process that much more complicated.
The previous generation of Honda’s big selling SUV ditched pure petrol power in favour of a hybrid set-up. We drove one earlier this year and were suitably impressed. Continue reading
YOU can’t accuse BYD of being a shy newcomer to the UK market.
Currently with 27 dealers around the country, they’re aiming to have 100 by the end of next year, giving more motorists the opportunity to tap into their range of all electric cars. Continue reading
HONDA have slotted another hybrid SUV into their range between the HR-V and CR-V – and with its ‘out of sight’ bits the same as the Civic, you’re odds-on looking at a winner.
ZR-V has its own look with a distinctive grille and sleek headlights and while there’s only a single engine option in the ZR-V, it’s a pretty good one. Continue reading