VOLVO’S new EX30 is proof that the Swedish brand can do small and serious at the same time. It’s the company’s tiniest SUV yet — about the size of a VW T-Roc — but it arrives with huge expectations: a pure-electric line-up, up to 275 miles of range, and sustainability credentials that read like an eco-warrior’s CV. It’s also one of the most affordable … Read the rest
IT’S hard not to admire Kia’s confidence these days. The brand’s line-up now stretches from small electric crossovers to the mighty EV9, but the Sorento sits right in that sweet spot where family practicality meets long-haul comfort. For 2025, it’s been given a significant refresh — sharper styling, smarter tech and a cabin that looks like it’s been nicked straight … Read the rest
HYBRID SUVs are everywhere these days, but few wear their eco-credentials as confidently as the Honda HR-V. While some rivals still feel like petrol cars with a battery wedged in, the HR-V e:HEV was designed as a hybrid from the ground up.
The result is a small family crossover that’s smart to look at, smooth to drive, and refreshingly easy … Read the rest
YOU don’t expect a compact electric SUV to feel this polished. The Kia EV3 doesn’t just tick the boxes for range, practicality, and family-friendliness – it does it with enough style and tech to make some premium brands look a bit overpriced. With sharp looks, a long-range option of up to 375 miles, and Kia’s trademark value, the EV3 could … Read the rest
THE Nissan Qashqai (or Cashcow, as I’m sure the bean-counters at Nissan refer to it) has managed to carve out an envious position in the UK SUV market, selling almost 5,000 units in 2024 alone. This year it could do even better.
Since its original launch in 2006, the Qashqai has become something of a household name in the UK—a … Read the rest
I’D LIKE to say the Ford Capri is back, but this new EV is as much like the original Capri as the Mustang Mach-E is like a true Mustang. i.e. not similar at all. Gone is the sleek, rear-wheel-drive coupé that graced British roads in the ’70s and ’80s. In its place stands a fully electric SUV coupé, sharing its … Read the rest
In the ever-growing universe of electric vehicles, the Kia EV6 continues to shine brightly. First launched in 2021 and now comprehensively updated for 2025, this new iteration of the EV6 is more than just a facelift, having a bigger battery capacity which provides up to 361 miles and some nifty tech updates that keep it ahead of the trailing pack. … Read the rest
THE popular Puma remains Ford’s go-to model for drivers who want an SUV that’s more compact and stylish than the Ford Kuga. It’s more crossover than SUV and closer than anything else to the much-missed Fiesta, on whose platform it is based.
The Puma range starts with the Titanium model, from £26,580, while the middle-ground ST-Line model starts from £27,480. … Read the rest
The new Ford Explorer EV is a mid-sized, fully electric, family SUV whose name isn’t going to cause any controversy in the UK as virtually no one here has heard of the original American gas-guzzler. Unlike the Capri or Mustang, we couldn’t give a damn about the Explorer’s heritage so won’t be taking to social media to vent our anger … Read the rest
THE Subaru Crosstrek is the Japanese manufacturer’s latest adventure/family-friendly SUV that replaces the XV and is their smallest model, behind the Forester and Outback.
Always the farmer’s favourite, Subaru now manage to produce motors that are popular with anyone who fancies a bit of 4×4 reliability. Whether you’re dodging potholes, taking the dogs to the woods, or the kids to … Read the rest
