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CAR NEWS JUNE 2021

In this month’s article we look at a new SUVs models and a new refreshed small car.

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SUV – this is the new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace large SUV has space for seven people and advanced driver assistance technology. This is slightly longer than the current model with optional 3rd row seats to transform it to a 7-seater. This Tiguan Allspace also features new front and rear bumpers to give it a more aggressive stance, and new LED lights which adapt their shape to stop you dazzling other drivers at night. Inside, you’ll find a 10in digital instrument panel which can put the most useful information, including the sat-nav map. You will have a choice of petrol and diesel engines from a 1.5-litre engine to a 2.0 litre engine. On sale later this year the prices are expected to start from around £34,000. 2021 Skoda Fabia small car – this all new version is now significantly longer and wider than its predecessor which means it has a bigger boot than its rivals. There is an option of a new 10.25in digital instrument cluster inside, which can be used for such things as the sat-nav map, directly in front of you. As standard, though, you’ll get analogue dials and a 3.5in information screen. A heated steering wheel and heated windscreen are available as options on the Fabia for the first time. You will be able to choose from an option of five petrol engines variants from a 1.0-litre up to a 1.5-litre. No electric versions will be available. You’ll have a choice of 9 colours and alloy wheels from 15in to 18in diameters. Safety and assistance kit includes a new Travel Assist system, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance to help motorway travel. Available from Autumn 2021 prices are expected to start from £15,500. 2021 Kia EV6 electric SUV – this is the new Kia EV6 electric SUV will be able to travel more than 300 miles between charges and features a high-tech interior. This is the first of the new Kia electric range based on a 2019 concept car. Entry-level models are powered by a single 222bhp electric motor driving the rear wheels. Energy comes from a 77.4kWh battery, giving the EV6 a range of 316 miles. You can also opt for four-wheel drive, with two electric motors producing a combined 321bhp. There will be a GT-badged performance version with 577bhp power output. The charging of the battery can go from 10-80% charge in 18 minutes using faster public chargers and longer using the home wall box chargers. Inside, there’s a 12.3in digital instrument panel in front of the driver, plus a separate 12.3in infotainment screen that’s angled towards the driver. It will have a big 520-litre boot and space at the front under the bonnet for charging cables too. Available from October 2021 prices will start from £40,895.

By Dhiren Ganesh