Alisdair Suttie
Suttie’s seven days… with a Dacia Duster
Always renowned for its great value for money, the Dacia Duster was recently reinvigorated with a new design, new tech and hybrid powertrains. Al Suttie takes … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Nissan Qashqai e-Power Hybrid
The UK best-seller – and the car credited with creating the crossover category – is tested in clever e-Power hybrid form for a week by Al … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Capri
The Ford Capri launched in autumn 2024 with up to 390 miles of range and a revived nameplate that made some people’s blood boil. Al Suttie … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Mazda CX-80 PHEV
Hot on the heels of testing the diesel version, Al Suttie tries Mazda’s new flagship CX-80 in plug-in hybrid guise.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Polestar 4
Al Suttie spends a week with the Polestar 4 SUV-coupé to see if it can hold a candle to the Porsche Macan Electric.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Mazda CX-80
Mazda’s CX-80 flagship landed in the UK last autumn, complete with six- or seven-seater configurations, a fleet-friendly plug-in hybrid and a diesel mild hybrid option. Al … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Kia EV6
Fresh from a mid-life makeover, Kia’s EV6 electric crossover heads up to Scotland for a week’s thorough grilling by Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Puma
It was the UK’s best-selling car of 2024 – but can the Puma’s recent facelift keep it high in Al Suttie’s affections?
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Explorer electric SUV
Can Ford’s recently launched Explorer EV make its presence felt in the family SUV sector? Al Suttie tries out the extended-range RWD version for a week.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Škoda Superb Estate
Al Suttie rings in the new year with an evaluation of Skoda’s flagship Superb Estate.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Kuga PHEV
Can the Kuga PHEV’s batch of recent revisions ensure its continued success in the popular family SUV sector. By Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Skoda Kodiaq
Škoda’s much-loved and extremely practical Kodiaq large SUV entered its second generation earlier this year. Can the newcomer repeat its forebear’s success? By Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i E-Boxer Touring
Subaru says “every road leads to excitement and every path is an adventure” in its Crosstrek hybrid 4WD SUV. Al Suttie, UK Car of the Year … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Mazda MX-5
Our intrepid road tester takes the world’s best-selling sports car for some late autumn top-down motoring in Scotland.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Suzuki Swift automatic
Not a particularly big fan of continuously variable gearboxes, can Al Suttie be won over by the Suzuki Swift CVT?
Suttie’s seven days… with a Mazda2 Hybrid
Based on the Toyota Yaris, does Mazda’s own hybrid supermini offer a distinctive proposition for drivers? By Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Kia Sorento PHEV
The latest edition of Kia’s family-friendly seven-seat SUV launched earlier this year with lower pricing, EV9-inspired styling and a range of power types. Al Suttie tests … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with an Audi S3
An extensive rework of the Audi A3 this summer delivered the most powerful S3 in the model’s 25-year history. Al Suttie takes the saloon Black Edition … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Polestar 3
Can the incoming Swede ruffle the feathers of its German luxury electric SUV rivals? By Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with an MG3 Hybrid+ supermini
In a fiercely competitive supermini sector, can the new MG3’s full hybrid technology and low pricing win fleet drivers over? By Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Lexus LBX hybrid crossover
Can the smallest Lexus yet make a big impact on our man? By Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with a BYD Seal
A glowing report for the Tesla Model 3 rival from our man up in Scotland.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Lexus LM hybrid luxury MPV
Lexus charged into the luxury MPV sector last year with the UK debut of its LM ‘Luxury Mover’ but can it unsettle the current chauffeuring A-listers? … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a KGM Torres EVX electric SUV
Hot off the heels of his test of KGM’s combustion-powered Torres, Al Suttie tries his hand with the EVX fully electric version.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Renault Scenic E-Tech
The revered Renault Scenic MPV was reborn earlier this year as an all-electric crossover. But is the newcomer worthy to carry on the name? By Al … Read More »
A week with the KGM Musso Saracen+ pickup
Hot on the heels of KGM’s rebrand from SsangYong, Al Suttie puts the long-wheelbase Musso Saracen+ pickup to the test.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
Widely regarded as one of the best EVs available, Porsche’s Taycan gained faster charging and longer range this year. Al Suttie puts the SUV-esque Cross Turismo … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range
Al Suttie steps inside the longer-range Ford Mustang Mach-E for a week’s test.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Hyundai Kona Electric
How much has the latest-generation Kona Electric, complete in sporty N Line guise, upped its game? By Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Suzuki Swift
In a shrinking supermini sector, can Suzuki’s latest Swift compete with the class leaders and increasingly predominant crossover rivals? By Al Suttie.
