Wednesday, 08 June 2022 06:13

Genesis G80 Electrified review

PROS 323-mile range and 21-minute charging Plenty of performance and luxury Impressive ownership package CONS Lacks established premium image Small boot, limited rear headroom No conventional dealer network The Genesis Electrified G80 is a large premium electric car – and while the name Genesis may not be ultra-familiar right now, having only launched into the UK in 2021, it’s no…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 03:14

BMW M4 Coupe review

Pros Superb handling Potent engine Practical for the class Cons Heavy Polarising design Tight rear headroom A new generation of BMW M3 and BMW M4 is a big occasion for keen drivers, because the cars have a rock-solid reputation for being astonishingly competent performance cars. When this new car was launched, there was much more talk about its styling than…
The verdict: The first affordable electric SUV without a defining flaw, the Ioniq 5 has a comfortable ride and plenty of space — and it’s relatively simple to operate — but some of its best features can be had only on the Limited trim level for thousands of dollars more. As of its launch, the Ioniq 5 is on sale…
Honda was kind enough to provide us with an example of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E for six months. (The semiconductor chip shortage has made it difficult to provide the yearlong loans we normally arrange.) Its October arrival meant we would spend the winter with the pickup and evaluate it under some difficult weather conditions. Long-termers based out of…
Wednesday, 20 April 2022 07:46

Skoda Enyaq review

Skoda's first purpose-designed EV is an excellent, comfortable family SUV At a glance New price £36,605 - £47,875 Lease from new From £537 p/mView lease deals Used price £29,860 - £49,720 Used monthly cost From £745 per month Fuel Economy 3.4 - 4.0 miles/kWh Insurance group 23 - 32How much is it to insure? New 6.8 - 14.3 Miles per…
Monday, 18 April 2022 05:35

Hyundai i20 N review

At a glance New price £24,665 - £24,665 Used price £18,375 - £22,200 Used monthly cost From £459 per month Fuel Economy 40.4 mpg Road tax cost £165 Insurance group 27How much is it to insure? New 5.4 Miles per pound (mpp) What is mpp? PROS Quick acceleration Responsive steering Slick gearchange CONS Interior design and quality is patchy Sporty…
With the launch of its all-electric E-Class entrant, the 2023 EQE-Class, Mercedes has the Tesla Model S squarely in its sights. The self-proclaimed inventors of the combustion-powered car (see 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen) felt no compunction to emulate any of the characteristics that helped the Model S popularize electric cars on a global scale—and which led to Tesla outselling Mercedes by…
Wednesday, 06 April 2022 05:27

Suzuki Across SUV review

Pros 46-mile electric range Build quality Low BiK band Cons Expensive Firm ride No choice of trims The Suzuki Across is a plug-in hybrid family SUV that’s based on the Toyota RAV4 thanks to a partnership between the two manufacturers. It's the second rebadged Toyota in Suzuki's line-up, following the arrival of the Corolla-based Suzuki Swace. Sitting above the smaller…

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