ASTONISHINGLY, the last Renault I reviewed was the Scenic – way back in 2017. Its infotainment screen was (outrageously) mounted vertically in the centre console. At the time, I think only Tesla was using the portrait option. How things have changed . . .
However, I do have a fondness for all French cars, which goes back many years to … Read the rest
It was a bitterly cold winter’s day when the Dacia Duster arrived on my driveway. With snow imminent, I was hoping it would be the “Extreme” dCi diesel version – the only one that comes with all four wheels driven.
However, it turned out to be a petrol TCe 90, which is strictly 2WD only. Shame. No matter, it did … Read the rest
FROM certain angles, the front of the new Honda ZR-V looks a little grumpy. Maybe it is the weight of expectation – after all, it is going up against the titanic duo of the Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai.
However, I suspect it’s just a bold reflection of Honda’s intentions for the ZR-V in this very competitive segment. It’s determined … Read the rest
THE Ford Kuga seen some changes in the past year-or-so with the diesel variant being dropped altogether and some sparkly new special editions gracing the forecourts.
This 3rd-generation Kuga is a far car from the jacked-up Ford Focus of 2008 which first bore the Kuga name. It’s now a decent sized, all-out family SUV that packs some excellent … Read the rest
IT was only last week that I was contemplating the merits of the traditional pick-up against a good-sized SUV and, as if to force the point, I was delivered a smart-looking Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ by the same chaps who took away the Ford Ranger Wildtrack.
Both had rather plush, leather upholstery (the cars, not the chaps), 4-wheel-drive, and plenty of … Read the rest
Now, I don’t know about you, but I see a heck of a lot of Ford Pumas on the roads these days – so there must be something about the Fiesta-platformed SUV that is floating a lot of boats.
I completely understand the appeal of the fiery ST model (Ford Puma ST Review) and I also enjoyed the … 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
NOW, that’s more like it. The new Ford Puma ST may not be as svelt or cute as the well-loved Puma of the 80s, but now it has some credibility when it comes to mixing it up with the Golf GTi or any of the plethora of hot hatches that are still around these days.
Outwardly the Puma ST is … Read the rest
KIA have recently brought their best-selling family SUV bang-up-to-date with a radical new look that makes the 5th-generation Sportage a bit of a stunner both inside and out.
Taking design cues from the all-electric EV6, the new Sportage is striking from both front and rear with sharply contoured boomerang-like LEDs at the front and a swooping, fastback design … Read the rest
SUZUKI is always a manufacturer you can rely on when it comes to value for money with no compromise on tech – especially if you’re after a reliable 4×4 that won’t break the bank.
Sitting between the Vitara and the Across is the new Suzuki S-Cross that is a perfectly-sized SUV for the growing family. And yes, it’s available with … Read the rest
