Wow, it’s a Skoda! That was the reaction our Enyaq generated in a few people during our test of the company’s first pure battery SUV and which marks the change of direction it is going as we begin our journey into the zero emissions future. Engineered on parent Volkswagen Group’s electric modular platform it is the first time that this chassis has been built outside Germany. It won’t be the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi Q3 S line TFSl e 45 Automatic
Audi has been one of the most successful brands in modern times as it aims squarely at making the cars people want to buy and their Q3 subcompact crossover hits the nail on the head. Initially launched in 2011 with a mid-life facelift afterwards, the larger second generation hit the road in 2018 sitting on the latest versatile MQB platform from the Volkswagen Group and offers hybrid powertrains … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Genesis GV80 Lux 5 seater
Premium SUVs have had it their own way for a long time in Britain, but things could be about to change. The arrival of the Genesis GV80 this autumn will give those who want to be different, to make an automotive statement, a new way to express themselves. Genesis chief creative officer is Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, who before joining the Korean company in 2015 headed up … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition PHEV
Ford has been a bit slow pushing into the hybrid sector, but I think it's been worth the wait to drive the Kuga PHEV. The highly popular SUV behind the blue-oval badge has been well designed and developed for today's buyers of family cars who want to have as few compromises as possible but also need a good range. The recent petrol fuel shortages meant the car's reasonable electric only … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi Q4 e-tron Sport 40 204ps
The Audi Q4 e-tron really is shaping up to challenge in the pure-battery electric car sector with its first compact SUV. As befits Audi, the Q4 e-tron is available with a wide choice of power units, 125, 150 or 220kW outputs from two battery capacities, rear or all-wheel-drive and four trim levels including a well-specified launch edition. Depending on the battery pack chosen … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Cupra Formentor V2 e-Hybrid 204ps
The head-turning Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid is a genuinely new model in the booming family SUV sector where its stablemate SEAT brand has done so well. Formentor’s the first model designed and developed for the brand and this spring picked up the highly valued five-star safety award from Europe’s toughest crash testers. This new brand formerly launched with the Formentor last December as the … [Read more...]
New Honda HR-V begins under £27K
Honda has confirmed prices for its all-new HR-V compact SUV. Starting from £26,960, all variants of this latest generation HR-V are equipped as standard with Honda’s advanced two-motor e:HEV - hybrid electric vehicle - powertrain technology, representing the latest step in the brand’s commitment to electrify all of its mainstream models in Europe by 2022. The range consists of the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Highlander Excel 2.5 Hybrid AWD
Individuals are getting larger and so are our cars, so it was the right time for the Toyota Highlander to be introduced to the UK market. Highlander is the company’s largest SUV and has been brought to European showrooms for the first time after 20-years on sale in Japan and America, brimming with fourth generation self-charging hybrid system to maximise emission-free driving without restricting … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Peugeot 2008 GT Line 130A
I have a soft spot for the Peugeot 2008 GT Line, having extensively used one during the 2020 lockdown and experienced the previous series sitting in the family stable. But they were invariably the six-speed manual versions and I jumped at the chance to experience the eight-speed automatic derivative. The Peugeot 2008 has always been a favorite among the modern SUV models and the 130 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lamborghini Urus
The Lamborghini Urus is probably the ultimate "boys toy" for Fathers' Day. It's headturning, big, quick and possesses some of the most wonderful exhaust notes you can hear on the road. In the rarified world of truly luxurious cars and SUVs, the Lamborghini Urus is one of the most highly desired and it's purely a matter of personal taste whether you prefer its shark like … [Read more...]
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