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What is it?
The new Ford Kuga is a medium-to-large SUV that majors on practicality, driving experience and value. An ideal family-lugger that looks pretty smart too, it comes in five trim-levels and offers a range of engines including petrol, diesel, mild hybrid and plug-in-hybrid (PHEV).
Most Kuga’s will be front-wheel-drive only but the most powerful diesel also offers … Read the rest
What is it?
IT’s the new version of the upside-down faced SUV that kick-started the whole SUV craze by selling way, way better than it should’ve done, considering the visage.
Has the kerb appeal improved?
Yes, it has – but it remains instantly recognisable as a Juke. Thankfully, the bonnet-mounted googley-eyed look has given way to a more … Read the rest
What is it?
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is the larger of the Korean manufacture’s zero-emission, fully electric vehicles (EV) with the mid-sized Kona Electric being its smaller brother. The Ioniq is also available as a Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV).
It’s a spacious hatchback rather than yet another SUV, so for those who prefer a more traditional ride-height and a fully-electric drivetrain, then … Read the rest
THE all-new Kia Sorento is the Korean manufacturer’s largest SUV and offers 7-seats and 4-wheel-drive as standard along with an impressive amount of space and comfort for larger families.
Kia like to keep things simple when it comes to trim levels, so you get just three, well-specified versions: ‘2’, ‘3’ and the range-topping ‘4’.
All three are available as a … Read the rest
What is it?
The new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Match is a more spacious version of the standard Tiguan and designed for those with a bigger family or a bigger sense of adventure – or maybe both. A more stylish alternative to the traditional MPV, it’s 215mm longer than the standard Tiguan and offers to put an extra two backsides on seats … Read the rest
LET’S face it, 2020 was a wash-out and 2021 hasn’t had the best of starts. There isn’t much joy about as our choices – in every walk of life – have been severely curtailed.
However, for those lucky enough to be considering a new car to help lift the spirits, there is a huge choice of models and deals out … Read the rest
THE Abarth 595 range has been updated for 2021 with fresh interiors, a new colour palette and unique detailing across all four versions.
The 595, Turismo, Competizione and Esseesse further underline the characteristics of the Abarth brand with new technology and more customisation options than ever before.
Available in hatchback and convertible versions, Abarth 595 range is united by two … Read the rest
IF you’re after a sporty, small-to-medium-sized SUV that also provides 4-wheel-drive then you’re a little spoilt for choice at the moment, with the likes of the Cupra Ateca, the Volkswagen T-Roc R and the Audi SQ2.
However, if you also want a touch of iconic style and individuality then you really should consider the Mini Countryman John Cooper Works (JCW). You’ll probably … Read the rest
WELL, it sounded like a good idea at the time. An October weekend break on the Suffolk coast, during a pandemic, in the new Volkswagen California 6.1 campervan. What could possibly go wrong? I decided to get fully prepared beforehand – just in case.
There are not many review vehicles I take delivery of that I need to spend time … Read the rest
THE nation’s thirst for SUV or Crossover vehicles (take your pick on the monika) means more and more hatchbacks have been jacked up and roughed-up. But while the Nissan Juke was the first such vehicle to sell in large amounts, it was never very pretty, was it?
Not that the new Ford Puma could be described in flowery terms but … Read the rest