What is it and How much?
The latest Kia Sorento is a practical, stylish, and tech-packed family SUV that can handle the school run, a weekend trip to the Lake District, some semi-serious off-roading and virtually everything else in between.
It’s been around in this 4th generation guise since 2020 but 2024 saw some major updates with refreshed exterior … Read the rest
What is it and How much?
The BYD Seal is a sporty-looking saloon from Chinese manufacturer Build Your Dreams. It is their range-topper and goes up against the likes of the Tesla Model 3, the BMW i4, Hyundai Ionic 6 and the Polestar 2.
There are just 2 models available – the ‘Design’ and the ‘Excellence’. The BYD Seal Design … Read the rest
IF it’s a 7-seater family SUV you’re after, then something from the Kia range may not spring immediately to mind. But if that 7-seater should also be a fully electric vehicle, have all-wheel-drive and a presence like something from a Judge Dredd movie, then the Kia EV9 is your only choice . . .
But it ain’t cheap. Kia’s flagship … Read the rest
THE Isuzu D-Max has been around for 12 years and has established itself as a reliable workhorse that won’t break the bank but still offers some great tech and refinement. It’s currently available in three ranges: Business, All-Purpose and the more exciting-sounding Adventure Range.
The subject of this review is the more family-friendly D-Max V-Cross which falls into the Adventure … Read the rest
RECENTLY, I was lucky enough to be invited to the annual Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace in Perth. Organised by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) it’s 3 days of gundog displays, terrier racing, equestrian skills, Highland ponies, falconry, shooting, food markets and everything countryside related.
Of course, there are vehicle displays too – mostly of the 4×4 … Read the rest
HONDA’S flagship SUV, the CR-V has been around a while now – but the latest version has shed the ugly-duckling looks and come up with some decidedly attractive power trains that will make it very tempting for families looking for a good-sized SUV.
Spacious, well-equipped and relaxing to drive, the new Honda CR-V now comes with a choice of two … Read the rest
I RECENTLY went on a trip to the Isle of Skye with Mrs. B. The first decision we had to make was which car to take for this scenic trip. Since the weather was looking surprisingly good, it seemed like my own Mazda MX-5 NC would be the best option.
However, I’m in the business of reviewing press cars and … Read the rest
THE Audi Q8 is the German marque’s flagship SUV and, as you would expect from Audi, it’s a luxurious, spacious, family motor that inspires quiet confidence rather than aggressive one-upmanship. More BFG than Goliath, if you get my drift.
The Q8 is a more sculpted version of the Q7, with a sweeping roofline that might lead you to believe that … Read the rest
What is it?
IF the Subaru Solterra looks familiar, then that’s because it shares its platform with the Toyota bZ4X. And apart from a different front grill and some changes in the tail lighting, they’re pretty much identical-looking mid-to-large-sized electric SUVs. Both get the odd-looking, but somehow appealing plasticky front wings. However, “Solterra” is much easier to remember than … Read the rest
NEVER one for simply following accepted convention, Mazda have introduced an all-new engine to their flagship CX-60 range – and it’s a diesel. A bold move indeed, considering how many manufacturers are gearing up for an ICE-free future (irony fully intended).
However, recent events point to a future that may see the Internal Combustion Engine survive (nay, even THRIVE) beyond … Read the rest
