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WHENEVER a Volvo arrives for review, I always have the same feeling of contentment; like an old friend is visiting and I know I can just be myself and relax in the knowledge that everything is going to be fine.
Okay, maybe that’s a little over the top; everything is not always “fine” – I haven’t driven a Volvo yet … Read the rest
THE BMW X5 xDrive45e Hybrid is a full-sized SUV that packs a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine alongside BMW’s fourth-generation hybrid technology which provides a generous 24kWh electric battery.
This means the new Beemer is capable of a very useful 54 miles on battery power alone – more than enough for the average commute of just over 20 miles. However, since … Read the rest
IF you get a sense of déjà vu when it comes to the Suzuki Swace, then it could be because you’ve seen (and probably admired) the latest Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
The Swace is the second vehicle to be supplied to Suzuki by Toyota under a collaborative business agreement between the two companies; the first one being the Across, which is based … Read the rest
THE Lexus LC500 C is one of those cars that gets you to thinking “Why do I not see more of these on the road?” After all, it’s stunning to look at and quite unlike any other 2-door convertible coupe out there.
The rear wheel arches are so flared they almost appear separate from the rest of the body, the … Read the rest
THERE are some extremely clever people working for Mazda that are capable of thinking very much “outside” of any box you may present them with.
It’s a company that is willing to follow its own path despite what conventional wisdom – and the competition – may be telling it. And without that attitude the world would not have the Mazda … Read the rest
I was recently invited by Mazda to the beautiful Broughton Hall in the Yorkshire Dales to check-out their first all-electric vehicle, the MX-30.
The weather wasn’t kind with torrential rain throughout the day but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Mazda team who were excited to share with us the delights of Mazda’s first fully-electric vehicle.
A compact SUV … Read the rest
THE new Audi RS 7 Sportback is a true beast of a 5-door coupe – a sophisticated beast, but a beast nonetheless.
With a powerful 4-litre TFSI, V8 twin-turbo under the bonnet, its 600PS and 800Nm of torque can hurl you to 62mph in just 3.6 seconds while the hugely powerful brake system will ensure you have plenty of stopping power when needed.
Despite … Read the rest
IF you’re a fan of M*A*S*H and looking for a 4×4 off-road vehicle that has a whiff of nostalgia about it, then you’re probably going to consider the Jeep Wrangler.
If a rugged cuteness is also a consideration but you actually want some decent power, then the Suzuki Jimny may get overlooked in favour of the 2-door Jeep Wrangler.
The … Read the rest
What is it?
The new Mercedes-Benz GLA is a premium SUV that is big on image but compact in size.
However, this new version has much more space inside than the original GLA and should appeal to smaller families who fancy a posh SUV without spending a fortune.
That’s not to say the baby Mercedes SUV is cheap though. If … Read the rest
What is it?
THE DS7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4 is a large, premium, French SUV that oozes style and sophistication as well as having a powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain and all-wheel-drive practicality.
It costs from £49,650 for the Performance-Line model, up to £53,700 for the Ultra Prestige model which I’ve been driving.
Yes, it’s a lot of money for a posh Gallic SUV … Read the rest