The new 2.2 litre SsangYong Korando crossover is now available as a special LE model, and features a wealth of additional luxury equipment that includes 18” diamond cut alloy wheels, sat nav & sidesteps. Powered by a new powertrain featuring a 2.2 litre diesel Euro 6 engine, the LE comes in two-wheel drive with either a 6-speed manual or Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission with a five … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Cars
Suzuki Ignis will offer hybrid powertrain
The new Ignis, Suzuki’s new compact crossover will make its European premiere next month at the 2016 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. The new Ignis will go on sale in the UK and Europe in January 2017. Suzuki’s styling design heritage nurtured in a long history of compact car manufacturing has been passed down and some attributes are brought to life in the Ignis. Latest … [Read more...]
Dynamic twist to latest Range Rover
The most powerful Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic joins 2017 line up with semi-autonomous driving features, connected-car technology and innovative off-road and towing systems. On sale from Q4 2016, with prices starting from £76,350 for the TDV6 Vogue, the SVAutobiography Dynamic starts from £132,800. Epitomising Range Rover luxury and performance, the new SVAutobiography Dynamic model … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Nissan Qashqai Tekna 1.6 DIG-T
Whatever the future holds for vehicle production in the UK following Brexit, Nissan by the end of this year will have increased build capacity of their British designed and built Qashqai C-segment Crossover range. They are opening a second production line to meet European demand for the Qashqai following a further £22m investment. Nissan is this year celebrating the … [Read more...]
Audi Q2 refreshed from £22,380
The new Audi Q2 is now available to order in the UK, ushering in fresh, functional design and a bold yet familiarly premium take on the compact SUV class. Featuring a host of customisation options designed to make every model stand out from the crowd, the Q2 also incorporates a suite of Vorsprung durch Technik innovations from the full-size class with a distinct focus on connectivity and … [Read more...]
Skoda add two models to Octavia range
ŠKODA is adding two new trim levels to its best-selling Octavia range – SE Sport and SE Technology. Both offer significant equipment boosts over the standard SE models and have been created to satisfy buyer demands for the latest in-car technology and sporty design. Priced from £19,990 OTR, the Octavia SE Sport is available in hatch and estate form and is offered with two engine options: … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo Giulia comes in under £30,000
The All-New Alfa Romeo Giulia pricing starts at £29,180. Built around Alfa Romeo’s all new rear-wheel drive architecture, with perfect 50/50 weight distribution and distinctive Italian styling, there will be five new trim levels. Five engine versions are available mated to ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox: 2.2 litre JTDM-2 diesel with either 150hp or 180hp, 2.0 litre … [Read more...]
VW Passat is powering up for future
The new Volkswagen Passat GTE will offer drivers the very best of all worlds. A winner in the Large Family Car class in the recent Next Green Car Awards even before its showroom debut, the new Passat GTE is available to order with prices starting at £36,525, excluding Government Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500. The first Passat with a state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid drive system, the innovative new … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Mokka latest to get OnStar
Vauxhall is rolling out its state-of-the-art new infotainment and connectivity in the latest Mokka X SUV, including IntelliLink and the personal connectivity and mobility assistant, OnStar. Vauxhall’s latest generation IntelliLink infotainment software gives owners a simple way to bring the world of smartphones and apps into their Mokka X. NAVI 900 IntelliLink is standard on … [Read more...]
Small car big hitters’ debut
Citroën is extending its C1 city car range with the introduction of a new C1 Furio, offering young drivers an affordable, sporty looking car as from this week. Bringing a new sporty style and unique features to the Citroën C1 city car range, C1 Furio will go on sale from £10,855 on the road. Available as a three door hatchback, the new C1 Furio boasts striking exterior styling to appeal to … [Read more...]