A legend in its own lifetime is Mitsubishi’s L200 pick-up, sold globally over six decades accounting for over four million sales. Now the fifth generation versions are with us. The first generation was launched in 1978 as a single cab body style with standard and long wheelbase body options with two wheel drive and 4x4 traction for SWB models was … [Read more...]
Roadtests
Weekend roadtest: X-files reopened with BMW
X-marks the spot for BMW UK sales successes. The SUV series begins with the X1 and since its launch in 2009 over 40,000 have been sold in Britain. Last autumn the second series was announced and first orders are now trickling through. The new X1 runs to five models from about £31,225 to £36,060 with a choice of three diesels – 1.8 150, 2.0 190 or 2.5 … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4
When the Land Rover Discovery Sport premium compact SUV with permanent four wheel drive first went on sale in the UK in January 2015, with five and seven seat options, the only downside to the vehicle was that it still continued to use the long serving 2.2-litre SD4 turbodiesel engine made by Ford. Now the Discovery Sport has received … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: DS 5 Prestige 150HDi
You have to admire any manufacturer launching a new car into today’s market, even with the heritage of the DS. DS was a premium model from Citroen in the 1950s but it faded until the French car maker decided to utilise its status on derivatives of its mass models over the last few years. Now it has gone further and aims to give DS a distinct identity and … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Suzuki Vitara S 1.4
On sale this month is the latest addition to the Suzuki Vitara compact five door SUV range. The new Vitara range was launched eight months ago when it replaced the larger, durable, tough, well-like and long serving 4x4 Grand Vitara range. Now there is an additional model in the softer styled SUV Vitara range - the 1.4-litre S turbocharged … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Hyundai i20 Premium SE 1.4
When Irish eyes are smiling they are looking at the Hyundai i20, which has been voted Car of the Year on the Emerald Isle. And the Irish know a good bargain when they clap eyes on it. I tested a 1.2 litre version last spring and was very impressed, and I was even more impressed by its bigger brother 1.4 version driven recently. All … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New Peugeot 308 GTI
In the PSA, Peugeot, Citroen and DS, group of brands Peugeot’s aim is to move their brand up-market and part of this process is to further inject some sporting pedigree into a family best known in the main for their fuel efficient, family and business orientated models. This process of reclaiming their sporting prowess they started with the legendary 205 … [Read more...]
Honda Jazz – music to new ears in 2016?
The new third generation Honda Jazz went on sale in September with a new 1.3-litre petrol engine, new larger platform, more interior space and smarter looks. The re-styling now might improve the appeal to a younger group of family customers rather than the older generation who were its main users. Prices will range from £13,495 to £18,035 following … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Superb Estate SEL Exec 150 2.0TDi
If Santa Claus ever put the reindeer out to pasture he’d probably change his sleigh for a Skoda Superb Estate. It can really swallow up enormous amounts of presents, parcels and suchlike and it does not cost the earth to buy or run so there is more money for the essentials such as his food and drink. The Superb Estate is Skoda’s … [Read more...]
Jeep Cherokee 2.2 200hp 4WD Limited
When the creator of the modern four-wheel-drive off-roader launches a new model, you have to take notice of Jeep. The popular Cherokee has been a regular site on and off US, European and UK roads for over four generations and every so often it gets a substantial or mild makeover. Since being acquired by Fiat the most important Cherokee for over a decade … [Read more...]
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