CAR NEWS SEPTEMBER 2021 By Dhiren Ganesh In this month’s article we look at a range of new mid-sized models available this year and next – from brand new to upgraded classics.
2021 Volkswagen Taigo SUV – this is the new Volkswagen Taigo coupé-SUV will be offered exclusively with petrol engines. In the UK this is an all-new model in the form of a stylish coupé-styled SUV. It has more aggressive styling and features standard LED headlights and a thin light bar that runs across its front grille. All small petrol engines will be available from launch, all 1.0 petrol engines with outputs on 94bhp, 109bhp and 148bhp. On this inside it comes with a 6.5in infotainment touchscreen and 8.0in digital instrument cluster as standard with options available. Available driver assistance kit includes Volkswagen’s IQ.Drive system, which bundles together adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance. On sale later this year prices are not annouced, but expected to be start from around £22,000.
2021 Audi RS3 hot hatch – the RS3 is the smallest model in Audi’s sport-focused RS line-up but is packed with power. This will be the last new petrol RS3 model from Audi before the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars comes in. It will boast 395bhp from a 2.5-litre turbo engine and will have a raft of new technology upgrades. To cope with the power it will have larger brakes with the option of ceramic brakes too. On the outside, it has larger air intakes at the front, bespoke alloy wheels and a unique rear diffuser and spoiler. And on the inside, all RS3s are fitted with a three-spoke, flat-bottomed RS Sport steering wheel with gearshift paddles, and will have RS sport seats. On sale in the Autumn of 2021 prcies will start from £50,900.
Best family cars 2021 – the family cars are still very popular, with a competitive market, despite the introduction of a greater number of SUVs and MPVs. What seems to sell well is something that is practical, cheap to run, enjoyable to drive and well equipped; in other words, it needs to be good at pretty much everything. Here is the top 2 family cars for 2021. Skoda Octavia – with generous space, a massive boot, good looking interior and frugal engine it comes in at number 2. Seat Leon – great to drive, offers load of space for passengers and luggage, well priced and cheap to run gives it the top spot!
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