Car Indicators
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
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?
The Range Rover Sport is a luxury, sporty, SUV that is very much like – but not exactly like – the even more expensive Range Rover.
Tracing its roots back to 2005, the Range Rover Sport may no longer be available with 7 seats but it is still very spacious and is the perfect family-lugger. Especially if … Read the rest
THE Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is now on sale in the UK with prices starting at £90,560 for the EQE 350 4MATIC AMG Line.
Luxury EQE SUV includes cutting-edge tech and best-in-class comfort from air suspension to climatised front seats.
The entry-level EQE SUV 350 4MATIC comes with a broad selection of equipment as standard. Inside, customers can enjoy fully electric … Read the rest
AS I’ve mentioned in previous articles, welcoming a Volvo into my life has always been a moment of joy. Always stylish, always clever and always a calming, relaxed and stress-reducing driving experience.
However, the fully-electric XC40 Recharge model was causing me some concern as I eyed it up on my driveway. . .Not because I doubted the Swedish manufacturer’s ability … Read the rest
IF ultimate refinement along with unbeatable practicality is your idea of SUV nirvana, then the Mercedes-Benz GLS is likely to be on your shortlist.
Eye-watering prices aside, the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga may offer even more refinement, but with the Mercedes boasting a full 7-seats, it ultimately takes the win. Only the BMW X7 comes close; but even … Read the rest
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
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
IF you were to run through a crowded car park blindfolded, the chances are that the first car you would bounce off would be a compact SUV. They’re more prolific than a politician’s promises – but, thankfully, much more reliable.
Amongst the most reliable of all would be the new Lexus UX 250h as the Japanese manufacturer has an enviable … Read the rest