Testers are familiar with a thumbs-up, wave or smile from an oncoming driver when a rare and highly desirable car is in your hands. It’s a sign of appreciation, an understanding, a “wish I was you” affirmation. It’s happened to me a few times but it came as a surprise when I was bobbing along in a Land Rover Defender 90. For something as commonplace … [Read more...]
Roadtests
Weekend Roadtest: Volkswagen Polo 1.4SEL 90ps 5dr
Life begins at 40, or so they say. As the first small car from VW’s modern era, the Polo has a lot of experience built in, but today its now pushing up a sector in terms of size. A sort of middle-age spread. The five-door SEL we tested shows how the market and technology has changed since the first Polo went on sale in 1975. That’s 40 years ago. And … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: BMW X3 shows its age
The sales chart for SUVs, 4x4s, Crossovers, call them what you will, is at its highest sales level ever. The latest BMW X3 five-door, five-seater range is priced from £31,295 for the new 18d SE in a two wheel drive configuration or from £33,295 for the 20d with their xLine 4x4 traction and it is their best selling version. Both have 2.0-litre turbodiesel … [Read more...]
Weekend Roadtest: Hyundai i20 SE
The British car market is changing and established models are moving into new areas but the familiar five-door hatch still has an important role to play such as the Hyundai i20. The family-friendly hatch fulfills its role very well and deserves to be considered alongside more prominent rivals, particularly if you look at its refinement, features, build … [Read more...]
You’ll warm to the latest Peugeot 208 GTi
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their GTi models Peugeot has come up with a limited edition of their 208 with added GTi spec and performance. If you haven’t seen the television advertising for the 208 GTi 30th Anniversary three-door model I suggest you do. – it’s a good ‘brand image builder’. The bad news for us but the good news for Peugeot is … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Leon Cupra 280
The Spanish love bulls and horns, which probably explains their passion for the SEAT Leon Cupra 280. It is the sort of car which hot-hatch fans love for its performance at weekends and which is still civilized enough to drive every day. You see a flamenco dancer and you know you are in for a treat and it’s the same with the SEAT Leon Cupra 280. It’s … [Read more...]
Duster cleans up in the budget-SUV sector
Dacia was bought by Renault in 1999 although the Romanian vehicle brand was formed in 1966. New Dacia has since proved a huge sales hit with European customers because of their value for money credentials. It has been Europe’s fastest growing brand for eight consecutive years and in some markets Dacia models are actually badged as Renaults. European … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2D LWB SG4
Country life comes in many shapes and sizes and one of the most familiar is the Mitsubishi Shogun. There are eight long and short wheelbase models with a few trim options but we tested the 3.2D in top spec which is arguably the most desirable and recognized. It is as common in the country as the venerable Land Rover Defender, but its days are numbered, … [Read more...]
Weekend Roadtest: Suzuki SZ5 S-Cross
Something that is not obvious can still turn heads, like the Suzuki S Cross. The television adverts show this new generation SUV driving down a street, causing curtains to twitch and neighbours’ excuses come forth to get a chance to ride in one. The reality is you don’t need an excuse, just an open mind and individuality. Suzuki has a tremendous … [Read more...]
Weekend Roadtest: Nissan Pulsar N-Tec
The new Nissan Pulsar radiates success. It pitches into the heart of Britain’s most hotly contested family sector, and the N-Tec 1.5dCi emerges head and shoulders above most rivals at the price. The range of 15 models with a choice of petrol or diesel engines, manual or automatic transmission and in four trim levels spans the £16,000 to £22,345 … [Read more...]
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