PEOPLE carriers used to be the high-rise preference for families not so long ago, before SUVs moved to the front of the queue.
And while MPVs might not have retained the popularity they once had, there are still some good ones around.
Take BMW’s 2 Series Active Tourer as an example. Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN seem to be trying to capture the burgeoning SUV market all on their own these days.
Such is their devotion to it (it accounted for over 40 per cent of VW sales last year) there are now eight models in their range with the inclusion of the new coupe styled Taigo.
It is, on the face of it, a strong addition to the line-up and working on the premis that style is a strong selling point for buyers, they’ve not missed a trick with this one. Continue reading
NISSAN have come up with a trump card for their latest version of the Juke – a near 20 per cent increase in its fuel economy.
That was evident at the recent launch where the road route took in the boulevards of Milton Keynes city centre and the country roads near the Nissan Technical Centre at Cranfield where the new version had the finishing touches put to it, prior to production at Nissan’s plant up north. Continue reading
YOU don’t need to have a premium brand badge on the bonnet to become the proud owner of a decent SUV.
It’s a given that there are plenty to choose from but if your box ticking exercise includes practicality and five seats with smart but not OTT styling, Mazda’s CX-5 should catch your eye.
It fits nicely into the size gap between the likes of the Ateca and Qashqai and bigger offerings like Kia’s Sorento and the Skoda Kodiaq. Continue reading
YOU might not expect something from the Hyundai stable to be locking horns with the premium sector rivals but they’ve taken the plunge.
The Korean company’s 2022 Tucson SUV is far and away a classier offering than its predecessor with its striking, sculpted looks and its bold new signature grille.
They’ve improved just about every area – the interior is much improved and looks like a premium product and there is an awful lot of useful on-board technology. Continue reading
THERE’S no simple recipe for making a good car better – but Suzuki have come up with a vital ingredient to add to one of their best sellers.
Hybrid technology has found its way into the smart and popular Vitara – a car with compact dimensions which is surprisingly roomy inside, and one which is highly capable both on and off road. Continue reading
SOMETIMES when conducting a test on a car it’s the little extras that create a lasting impression.
Like the V2L system on Kia’s all electric EV6 – a car that’s been picking up plaudits and awards in equal measure. Called vehicle to load, basically it means the car can power household kit like a kettle or even a microwave from its charging port. Seriously handy in a power cut, and I wouldn’t rule them out in future if things escalate further in eastern Europe. Continue reading
HR-V is a name that’s been used before by Honda on a unique looking vehicle, but now maybe it’s not quite so unique.
Competing in a very crowded sector of the market, medium sized SUVs are all around and there’s a lot to compete with.
But it remains a decent option for anyone looking for a compact SUV that’ll give them pretty decent fuel economy and family car levels of interior space. Continue reading
ANYONE with any interest in the natural world will know that the Kodiak is, to put it succinctly, a ruddy great bear.
There’s also another one around, with considerably less fur and less likely to bite you on the bum.
Skoda – who have had something of a penchant for exotic animal names in the past (remember Yeti?) have updated their very own ‘Kodiaq’ – and it’s a car that bears (!) close scrutiny. Continue reading
LEXUS know a thing or two about electrified powertrains – just about every model in their range has one.
Now the NX – the best selling model in their range – has gone non-plug-in hybrid, giving you the benefit of a car that can run either on petrol or electric power depending on the traffic. Continue reading