There is a new sharpness to the Ford Edge Vignale. Ford has again raised its game and put pressure on competitors with the high spec Edge Vignale 210ps version. When we first drove the Edge Sport with a 180ps 2.0 TD engine and 6sp manual gearbox we found it a bit underpowered for a model weighing over 1900kg. Now with the top Vignale’s 210ps … [Read more...]
Roadtests
Sunday drive: New MINIs turn clock back & forward
“One out of every 40 new cars sold in the UK is a MINI” was the headline statement at the MINI Media Driving Day and headline act at the event was the global premiere of their special edition MINI 1499 GT. Although a termed a global reveal the 1499 GT three door Hatch is only available for the home UK market and just 1,499 units will be built at the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Seat Ibiza 1.0TSI 95ps Xcellence
The latest SEAT Ibiza is the hero of the brand and has been decorated. The fifth generation of the super-mini series is the first to use the VW Group’s new MQB A0 modular platform, which dramatically cuts cost while permitting immense adaptation. It gives the newest Ibiza more room and better performance including economy and a better ride/ … [Read more...]
Citroen C3 Aircross marks new entrant into SUV sector
Citroen dealers are opening their order books and computers from 1 November waiting for eager customers to visit, see, try and hopefully buy the new C3 Aircross compact SUV, writes David Miles. But the market is awash with small, medium and large new SUVs tracking down customers who have shown their desire to own these high-riding vehicles rather than the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR
The new fifth generation SEAT Ibiza hatchback is only available as a five door and it is the first model in the Volkswagen Group of brands to use the new MQB AO modular platform, even before VW’s own new Polo supermini sized hatchback comes to market next year. Ibiza has been the Spanish brand’s best selling model range and the first four … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Fiesta Titanium 125ps 1.0 3 dr
It’s seventh heaven for the Ford Fiesta. Britain’s best selling city car retains the familiar name and trim levels as the seventh generation arrives in showrooms but underneath there are some significant and worthwhile changes. The new model is physically bigger than the previous series, it has more interior room particularly in … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP Double Cab
The award winning Mitsubishi L200 pick-up range is now into its fifth generation and latest is the limited edition Barbarian SVP Double Cab, which becomes the range flagship with prices from £28,479 excluding VAT. The line-up includes Single Cab, Club Cab and Double Cab versions with UK prices starting from £18,500 excluding VAT as … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Citroen C4 Cactus PureTech 110S&S
Having the right car at the right time has ensured the success of the Citroen C4 Cactus. Developed from the PSA Group family platform underpinning the C3 hatchback, DS3 and Peugeot 208, the Cactus is a compact MPV which has captured the popularity of the practical bodystyle. Its rounded front end has helped it win the top safety award by EuroNCap … [Read more...]
Delayed Peugeot 5008 begins to arrive at last
Originally debuted at the Paris Motor Show last Autumn and scheduled in the UK in the Spring of this year, the all-new Peugeot 5008 seven seater SUV has finally started to arrive but full availability won’t start until January. The delay explained Peugeot UK has been down to the huge sales success of the new mid-sized 3008 SUV which not only attracted … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Peugeot 3008 GT Line 1.2
Sales of new cars overall in the UK this year have stalled by 2.5% over the same period last year with only the SUV/4x4 sector showing growth. Sales of all diesel powered passenger cars have fallen by 11.5% following the ‘dieselgate scandal’ and in the uncertain economic climate those thinking of buying an SUV must look at a petrol engine. I did just … [Read more...]
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