Mitsubishi Motors celebrated their 100th anniversary of car production in 2017 having produced their first car – the Model A in 1907 and their first 4WD model the PX33 in 1933, writes David Miles. Imports first began to Europe beginning in the UK in 1974 with the Lancer and Galant saloons and the first Shogun 4WD range came in 1983. Today Mitsubishi … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Grandland X Sport Nav 1.2 130PS
First impressions can last, as was the case with the new Vauxhall Grandland X, writes Robin Roberts. We liked it when driven at the UK launch in October and now the first models are getting into customers hands with rave reviews and awards being scooped up along the way. It’s easy to see why it’s done so well. Vauxhall Grandland X is very carefully … [Read more...]
SEAT Arona adds to choice and confusion
Another week arrives and yet another new range of SUV models is released into our new car market already overflowing with choices, writes David Miles. This time it’s the SEAT Arona SUV largely based on SEAT’s recently introduced Ibiza supermini sized hatchback range. They both share the VW Group’s A0 version of their highly rated MQB platform. Priced … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Ateca SE 1.6TDi 115ps
The award-winning SEAT Ateca is a strong challenger in the booming SUV sector which has overtaken most family favourite hatchbacks and estates. The range is wide, with a choice of 115 1.0 or 150 1.4 petrol engines alongside 115 1.6 or 150 and 190ps 2.0 diesels in five trim levels with or without intelligent 4WD. We have previously tested the 115ps 1.0 … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 January
A new 542bhp 4.0V8 petrol engine has been fitted in the luxurious Bentley Bentayga SUV. It gives the premium model a 0-60mph time of 4.4 sec and max 180mph and it can be ordered with the world’s largest carbon-ceramic brakes, has standard dynamic programmes with optional electric ride control, high quality interior including polished carbon inserts from … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Renault Kadjar TCe 165
With a move towards petrol powered models, Renault has kept the Kadjar relevant by introducing a 1.6-litre TCe turbocharged direct injection petrol engine with 165hp and a six-speed manual gearbox in 2WD, writes David Miles. The C-segment mid-sized Renault Kadjar, five door, five seater SUV/Crossover was launched two years ago and sits between the smaller … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro
Changing buying patterns have brought about a rethink by Audi, writes David Miles. The previous generation SQ5 was a V6 335bhp TDI turbodiesel model and the first ‘S’ model to have a TDI diesel engine in the UK and the first Q model to be available with ‘S’ performance specification. The latest Q5 range went on sale earlier in 2017 followed … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Suzuki S Cross 1.4 SZ5 AllGrip
Every roadtester eagerly awaits a particular model to drive among the scores that pass through their hands annually, and in my case it’s the Suzuki S-Cross. It looks like so many other SUV models but the reality is this comes from a company with a pedigree dating back almost 100 years and is still family owned, and has a remarkable reputation in … [Read more...]
Funky and glitzy VW T-Roc arrives
Yet another new range of compact SUVs are arriving now in the UK, this time it’s the VW T-Roc entering their 190 dealership this week. Television advertising with the T-Roc’s ‘Bam the Ram’ and advertising strapline ‘Born Confident’ launches on Boxing Day. It should make you smile in a sheepish sort of way. The T-Roc sees Volkswagen enter a new market … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav TCe 90
First shown as a concept compact SUV vehicle in 2011 the Renault Captur came to market in 2013 and has undergone a continuous evolution since then keeping it at the top of the evermore competitive compact SUV segment. In 2015 and 2016 it was Europe’s best-selling B-segment SUV reaching 215,679 sales last year and although the final figures for … [Read more...]
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