Tag : – SUV

Average CO2 emissions from new cars increases for third consecutive year

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According to provisional data, published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA), average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union … Read More »

First Drive: Peugeot 2008

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With distinctive styling and the choice of full electric power, Martyn Collins reckons Peugeot’s baby SUV hits the mark against rivals.

SUV demand could ‘sabotage’ net zero

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Drivers’ ongoing love affair with SUVs is threatening the UK’s attempts to clean up the transport sector, in particular the 2050 net zero emissions target.

Road Test: Volvo XC40 D3 & T3

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Do the new petrol and diesel engines added to the XC40 range make a difference, asks Jonathan Musk.

First Drive: Jaguar F-Pace SVR

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Jaguar’s F-Pace finally gets a beating V8 heart and it’s something quite special, finds Jonathan Musk

First Drive: DS 3 Crossback

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Second in the new DS model assault, the DS 3 turns SUV, and Martyn Collins reckons it’s the brand’s most convincing model yet.

First Drive: Audi E-Tron

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Audi’s bid for EV early adoption glory starts with a promising – if expensive – SUV, says Craig Thomas.

First Drive: Volkswagen T-Cross

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Does Volkswagen’s new baby SUV live up to the success of its bigger brothers, asks Jonathan Musk.

Road Test: Citroën C5 Aircross

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C5 Aircross might be late to the SUV party, but its comfort stands out, discovers Martyn Collins.

Road Test: Renault Kadjar

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New engines and a focus on aesthetics should give the Kadjar a boost, reckons Alex Grant.

First Drive: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

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Tough meaningful looks aren’t just skin deep in the new hybrid-only RAV4, discovers Jonathan Musk.

Road Test: SEAT Tarraco

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Seat’s new flagship offers impressive quality and practicality, reckons Martyn Collins.

Road Test: Fiat 500X

5 years ago / 0 comments

You’d be forgiven for missing updates to Fiat’s chic urban SUV, says Alex Grant.

First Drive: Honda CR-V Hybrid

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Honda’s latest hybrid takes over from diesel power in the new CR-V. Jonathan Musk reports.

Road Test: Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 4

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Can the Shogun Sport live up to its namesake’s go-anywhere reputation? Alex Grant finds out.

First Drive: Suzuki Jimny

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Don’t be fooled by the cute styling, Suzuki’s tough Jimny means business. By Alex Grant.

Road Test: Jeep Cherokee

5 years ago / 0 comments

Can Jeep’s best-known nameplate further the brand’s recent growth in fleet? Alex Grant finds out.

First Drive: Citroën C5 Aircross

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There’s more to Citroën’s flagship SUV than concept car styling, says Alex Grant.

First Drive: Audi Q8

5 years ago / 0 comments

Alex Grant weighs up the pros and cons of Audi’s imposing coupé-SUV.

Road test: Kia Sportage

5 years ago / 0 comments

There are some notable new diesel options behind Kia’s refreshed best-seller, explains Alex Grant.

First Drive: BMW X4

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Distinctive and more spacious, the new X4 is a serious coupe-SUV, says Martyn Collins.

First Drive: Mazda CX-3

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Launched in 2015, Mazda’s CX-3 B-segment SUV has established itself as a volume seller for the brand, having sold 58,627 units in Europe in the last … Read More »

Road Test: Ford Ecosport ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost (140PS)

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Ford hopes to add a bit of Fiesta appeal to its sportiest compact SUV, explains Alex Grant.

First Drive: Jeep Renegade

6 years ago / 0 comments

The junior Jeep is taking a step towards a diesel-free future, explains Alex Grant

First Drive: Jeep Wrangler

6 years ago / 0 comments

A true off-roader that feels more at home away from the tarmac, says Craig Thomas.

Road Test: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4 CVT AWD

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A new shape for the Eclipse name, but can it build on the Outlander PHEV’s success? By Alex Grant.

First Drive: Kia Picanto X-Line

6 years ago / 0 comments

Kia’s top-spec Picanto hopes to tempt drivers out of compact SUVs, explains Alex Grant.

Road test: SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI

6 years ago / 0 comments

Seat’s Arona could just be what the market wants and needs, finds Jonathan Musk…

Road Test: Jaguar E-Pace P250 R-Dynamic HSE

6 years ago / 0 comments

The junior Jaguar shaped up differently to expected, but it’s filling a familiar role. By Alex Grant.

First Drive: Hyundai Tucson

6 years ago / 0 comments

Jonathan Musk drives Hyundai’s refreshed mid-size SUV to find out what’s new…