Now you might logically think that the E-Pace is the new all-electric model in the Jaguar Pace family of SUVs, but it isn’t – that’s the just released I-Pace. Confusingly, there is also the F Pace launched in 2016 sitting between the E-Pace and I-Pace. Could E then stand for Elegant? In my eyes definitely not. It’s a compact five door five seater sports SUV which carries the … [Read more...]
MG launch electric model under £21,500
MG Motor is entering the zero-emissions vehicle market with the first truly affordable, family friendly electric car. The MG ZS EV has been designed to bring EV technology to a wider audience than ever before and represents an exciting new chapter in the MG story. ZS EV is MG’s most high-tech car ever, with the MG Pilot driver assistance suite setting new standards of … [Read more...]
EV with attitude and all-road ability
If you think evs are boring, drool over this stunner. It has been built for the forthcoming radical electric SUV off-road racing series by ABT Sportsline, the world market leader for tuned Volkswagen Group automobiles and title-winning Formula E outfit. Acceleration is truly stunning with a 0-62mph time of 4.5sec and maximum over 120mph. It has a battery range of up to 180 miles but its shrinks … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: SEAT Tarraco 150 Xcellence
The new SEAT Tarraco represents the voice of the people, writes David Miles. The new 7-seat large SUV is named after the Mediterranean city of Tarragona and was chosen by 140,000 on-line enthusiasts. Priced from £28,335 to £38,055 the Tarraco range joins the SEAT Spanish arm of the VW Group’s other SUVs – the compact Arona and the very highly rated and award winning Ateca mid-sized … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: New Suzuki Swift Attitude
Suzuki is sizzling this summer, write Robin Roberts & David Miles. While the rest of the UK market is warning of cloudy days, Suzuki sees rays of opportunity as it prepares to launch the updated and revised Swift series. Britain is the top market in Europe for Suzuki and last year they registered 38,500 cars, their second highest total helped by very favourable fleet and retail … [Read more...]
St Athan build first Aston Martin DBX models
Aston Martin Lagonda has started car building at its new multi-million pound St Athan plant. They are pre-production models of the carmaker’s first SUV, the Aston Martin DBX, and have been assembled by the mostly locally recruited workforce and will be used by the luxury brand for engineering, testing and special projects. The 90-acre, former Ministry of Defence site at St Athan in Wales was … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Cupra Ateca 2.0 TSI 4Drive 300hp
You’ve heard the name Cupra before, it’s been used and still will be for the name of SEAT’s most potent sports models, but this time its reborn, writes David Miles. The first Cupra was developed by SEAT Sport and launched as the Ibiza Cupra in 1996 but now Cupra is being launched as a standalone sports brand and its first offering is the 153mph Cupra Ateca sports SUV. In the future Cupra … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 May
The new Hyundai Tucson N Line models go on sale end of this month from £25,995. The sportier SUV has unique trim details and enhanced handling with a choice of 177ps 1.6 turbo petrol or 136ps 1.6 diesel hybrid, 2WD and manual or DCT boxes. Walking and cycling charity Sustrans Cymru, has welcomed an announcement from Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, Lee Waters AM that there will be an … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Kuga ST-Line Edition 2.0 TDCi
The Ford Kuga five door mid-sized SUV was introduced in 2008, the second edition in 2016 and the third generation is due from 2020 with Mild Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Full-Hybrid powertrains plus petrol and diesel engine options, writes David Miles. But before the all-new Kuga appears with its new global C2 architecture/platform, I have just had a driving week with the latest … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: VW T-Roc Design 1.6TDI
Volkswagen were quick to enter the MPV market yet took their time when it came to the modern SUV sector, but it’s been worth the wait for the medium-sized T-Roc. There’s a very wide range of T-Roc models from which to choose with petrol or diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions and a number of trim levels, all carefully packaged to tempt you to move on … [Read more...]