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SOLTERRA - SUBARU's New All-Electric SUV

Subaru have revealed a sneak peek of their new SUV, named Solterra, which is an all-electric C-segment-class SUV, and it will be the first Subaru vehicle to be built on the battery electric vehicle (BEV) dedicated e-Subaru Global Platform.

The e-Subaru Global platform, which has been jointly-developed by Subaru and Toyota, enables the rollout of various types of EVs efficiently by combining multiple modules and components, such as the front, centre and rear of a vehicle.

While the two companies have brought together their knowledge to create a completely new platform, Subaru have aimed to realise superior passive safety and vehicle stability, which they have always been pursuing, also in this BEV dedicated platform.

Not only the platform, the Solterra has also been jointlydeveloped by Subaru and Toyota, and wide range of collaboration includes product planning, design and performance evaluation. In this development, the two companies combine their respective strengths, such as Subaru’s long-accumulated all-wheel-drive technology, and Toyota’s outstanding vehicle electrification technology, to create a new SUV with attributes that only an all- electric vehicle can offer.

The name SOLTERRA was created by joining the word SOL and TERRA , the Latin words for the Sun and the Earth respectively. Subaru gave this name to the EV to appreciate mother nature and further advance the form of coexistence with it, together with their customers, and to represent their commitment to deliver traditional Subaru SUV’s go-anywhere capabilities in an all-electric vehicle.

Solterra will be joining the range of Subaru SUVs - Outback, Forester and XV, and go on sale by the middle of 2022 in the markets including Japan, the United States, Canada, Europe and China.

Polaris Camp 2021 with Polaris UK

This September, Polaris UK has announced the first edition of Polaris Camp - the largest 3 day off-road event in the UK dedicated to Polaris ATV and SXS.

Following the launch of Club Polaris in December 2020 the exclusive community of Polaris off-road recreational customers - Polaris Camp is officially coming to the UK. Initially introduced to Polaris customers in France over 15 years ago, Polaris Camp has grown to become an internationally recognised off-road annual event amongst ATV and side-by-side enthusiasts.

Taking place over 3 nights from Friday 3rd September to Monday 6th September, Polaris Camp 2021 will be held at Bodrhyddan Hall, Wales; a beautiful stately home nestled in the vast North Wales countryside, surrounded by acres of gardens, woodland, and green lanes.

Richard Coleby, National Sales Manager at Polaris Britain, said: “Polaris Camp is the perfect opportunity for our customers to enjoy all things off-road. We’ve planned the event to cater for every type of rider, from scenic ride-outs in the beautiful welsh countryside, to high-speed courses that will allow riders to push their vehicles and get the adrenaline flowing. Not only that, we wanted to make it accessible for everyone, including families, so we’ve got great entertainment, shopping opportunities, workshops, and lots of other fun activities planned so it’s an event not to be missed.”

Riders can make the most of 3 full days of riding with 4 different styles of off-road courses:

- Soak in the beauty of North Wales with a group ride through its winding green lanes, led by Green Lane experts (vehicles must be road legal at the time of the event and the driver must have a current licence).

- Experience the joy of off-roading on the mixed course; an open circuit designed for maximum fun and suitable for all abilities.

- Push your vehicle to its limits and enjoy a bit of competition on the enduro-style track.

- Put your skills to the test on the Gymkhana arena course and prepare to try your luck in the Gymkhana Finale…

With a host of facilities on-site to make the stay comfortable and accessible, Polaris welcomes riders to camp out at Bodrhyddan Hall for the event.

The central BASECAMP area will play host to all the main entertainment outside of the off-road riding and driving action: Members can learn something new in the off-road-centric workshops, pay a visit to the on-site tuck shop, and even finesse other skills in activities such as archery and wood carving. When the sun goes down there’ll be campfires each night, pub quiz, and a night-time riding torch parade to get involved in.

Polaris Camp UK will be open exclusively for Polaris customers, with a maximum registration of 100 vehicles – riders are encouraged to register their interest early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are now available to purchase via www.nora92.com/ event/polaris-camp-2021, with prices starting at £250 for one adult member entry with one machine.

New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

The Tiguan was given an update back in autumn last year, and now the countdown has started for its equally successful brother. The Tiguan Allspace celebrated its premiere last month, and in addition to a fresh new design for the exterior, the long version also boasts advanced technical features - new control and assist systems guarantee even more convenience, and the Tiguan Allspace now has a wide range of online-based services and functions on board thanks to the MIB3 Infotainment system.

Since its introduction back in 2007, the Tiguan has gone from a newcomer to one of the best-selling SUV models on the market. One of the main factors for this success is the 2017 launch of the Tiguan Allspace, a 22cm longer version of the Tiguan.

Around 1.5 million of the Allspace variant have been sold worldwide since its market launch in 2017 until the end of March this year. The technical and visual update of the Tiguan in autumn 2020 opens the next chapter of the success story. The Tiguan Allspace has received the same treatment and now dazzles with a sharper look, digital cockpit and comprehensive connectivity.

The Tiguan Allspace offers even more space with a luggage compartment volume of up to 1,920 litres. With its optional third row of seats, it also offers enough room for up to seven people, making it the perfect choice for families.

The Allspace will be built at two different sites. The Tiguan L for the Chinese market will be manufactured in Shanghai, while, the LWB (long wheel base) Tiguan versions for North and South America and the Tiguan Allspace for Europe will be made in Puebla, Mexico. Volkswagen has clearly hit the mark with the LWB version worldwide, as a remarkable 55% percent of all Tiguan models rolling out of production have a long wheelbase.

Ford's Ranger Raptor Special Edition

Built in limited numbers to ensure exclusivity, the new Ranger Raptor Special Edition model is among the heroes of “The Good, the Bad and the Bad-RSE” – a new Spaghetti Western movie genre-inspired action film released recently by Ford. The film showcases Ranger Raptor Special Edition’s newly-enhanced style and high-speed capability alongside further distinctive Ranger models including the new Wolftrak and Stormtrak variants, and the rally-inspired Ranger MS-RT.

Developed by Ford Performance as the ultimate Ranger model, the Ranger Raptor features an ultra-strong chassis, bespoke suspension and tyres, and a high-performance EcoBlue diesel powertrain to support the thrill-seeking outdoor lifestyles of true off-road enthusiasts.

Featuring a choice of bold Performance Blue, Conquer Grey and Frozen White paint finishes, the new Ranger Raptor Special Edition adds twin matte black racing stripes – edged with red contrast lines – to the bonnet, roof, lower body sides, rear wings and tailgate to further emphasise the pick-up’s high-performance character.

Complementing the distinctive racing stripes, front tow hooks are finished in red while the flared wheel arches, front and rear bumpers, door handles and signature Ford-embossed grille feature a matte black finish to create an even more imposing appearance than the standard Raptor’s grey exterior details.

Inside the Ranger Raptor Special Edition’s double cab interior, an even sportier, bespoke feel is delivered with red stitching for the steering wheel, instrument panel and door cards. Standard high-grain leather seats are designed to be comfortable and supportive whether tackling rough terrain or smooth highway, and a Special Edition-only Raceway Grey instrument panel adds further exclusivity.

The Special Edition model retains Ranger Raptor’s unique Ford Performance chassis. Optimised for high-speed offroad driving where regulations and conditions allow, Ranger Raptor features a 150mm wider track and 51mm taller ride height than Ranger XLT for greater off-road capability.

The bespoke suspension uses aluminium double wishbones at the front and a multi-link rear architecture, including FOX shock absorbers with Position Sensitive Damping that moderates damping forces in response to changing driving scenarios. General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres offer maximum grip on loose surfaces.

Ranger Raptor Special Edition is powered by Ford’s 213PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue Biturbo diesel engine developing 500Nm of torque. Ranger Raptor’s unique Terrain Management System enables drivers to tackle a wide range of terrain and driving scenarios, including Baja Mode – named after the famous Baja 1000 desert rally – for optimum off-road performance.

Ranger Raptor Special Edition will reach Ford dealerships in Europe from October this year.

New P300 HST broadens Range Rover Evoque line-up

Powered by the 300bhp 2.0 litre Ingenium petrol engine, the new Range Rover Evoque P300 HST brings a purposeful new edge to Land Rover’s compact luxury SUV. Featuring a stealthy high-performance look inspired by the Range Rover Sport HST, the new edition is based on the Evoque R-Dynamic S and features a unique combination of interior and exterior updates.

With 11 exterior colour options, its modern and sporty look is enhanced with the Black Pack, comprising Gloss Black Range Rover bonnet script, side vents, bonnet louvres, door mirror caps and exterior accents. A standard Gloss Black Sliding Panoramic Roof and Privacy Glass, plus unique Gloss Black 20-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers also set the new HST apart.

The close links to the Range Rover Sport HST continue inside, where it shares the exclusive Suedecloth steering wheel and Ebony Suedecloth headlining. Luxurious touches include grained leather seat trim, Range Rover treadplates, a sliding panoramic roof and powered tailgate.

The enhanced specification of the P300 HST includes Land Rover’s advanced and intuitive Interactive Driver Display with its configurable, high-definition 12.3” instrument cluster able to show a comprehensive array of driving information, navigation instructions and infotainment data.

Pivi Pro infotainment comes with a 10” deployable touchscreen and 10” lower touchscreen and 13-speaker 400W Meridian Sound System to bring enhanced connectivity and audio quality, while keyless entry and Premium LED headlamps, with signature DRLs and animated indicators, provide heightened convenience and sophistication.

Driving through a nine-speed automatic gearbox and featuring Land Rover’s cutting-edge Terrain Response 2 system, the all-wheel drive model combines dynamic on-road handling with trademark Range Rover all-terrain capability. Performance wise you’ll reach 60mph in 6.8 seconds.

The Range Rover Evoque is available to order priced from £32,115 in the UK. New Range Rover Evoque P300 HST is priced from £50,440 in the UK.

Configure yours at www.landrover.co.uk