In the automotive sector there are rarely surprises, except with the SsangYong Rexton. The Korean company has been making 4x4 models for over 65 years, a little less than Land Rover but it has evolved just like its better-known UK rival. Today’s Rexton is the fourth generation since being introduced in 2001 and it retains the rugged reputation it has earned among those who really need a … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate Petrol Auto
Everyone likes surprises, especially if they give you even more than expected such as with the SsangYong Tivoli SUV, writes Robin Roberts I think it’s a bit of liberty calling it an SUV when the petrol version tested is only 2WD and is little more than a taller hatchback, but the Tivoli goes deeper. In the Tivoli range of SUVs there are four trim levels spanning £14,000 to £21,700 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall CrosslandX 130ps
With a third of all new European sales going to the SUV market it’s a sector no car-maker can ignore and Vauxhall is going for it big and small time with its new models. The Crossland X introduced as an urban SUV with front wheel drive only and with a low waistline and big windows to help navigate town traffic, while the luggage capacity is also more than a … [Read more...]
