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THERE’S no doubt that the new Range Rover is an incredible piece of design and engineering. I was blown away by how well it drives (see page 6) and was really surprised how much I enjoyed throwing it around some seriously twisty roads. You forget just how big and heavy it is – until you slide out of the super-comfy driver’s seat and your feet eventually hit the ground! There’s an incredible amount of tech on board, too, and some real high-end luxury features – the quality seems to be superb. However, there’s one question that hangs over the Range Rover (and other JLR products) and one which must be banished for good with this car. Beinghonest,wheneverIrecommendedaLandRover to peopleinthepast,itwaswithacaveat:itmightgowrong. Reliability is not the brand’s strongest suit – and it’s not just us saying so. Our own Driver Power survey data proves owners are frustrated. And mud sticks – as social media proved when I uploaded a video of the clever motorisedClubTableinatop-specRangeRoverSVrising intoposition.Responsesincluded:“Anotherfeaturetogo wrong”, “Give it 12 months and that’s the only electrical component that’ll work”, and “So much to rattle after 18 months and then fail just after the warranty ends”. JLR is aware of its issues and its reputation, and we’re assured no stone is being left unturned in addressing them. Two things will help the new Range Rover: millions of pounds have been spent on the plant in Solihull to build thenewcar;we’retoldit’s likeanewfactoryandweknow new factories tend to build better-quality cars, as we’ve seen with the Defender, built in a brand-new facility in Slovakia. Then there’s the new electrical architecture, with software-over-the-air compatibility, which can fix problems before customers know there are problems. This Range Rover deserves to succeed, but that success must come with reliability. Let’s hope that this time it will.
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DRIVEN Five-star rating for fabulous new Range Rover FIRST DRIVE Behind the wheel in brilliant Brit newcomer that sets a fresh gold standard for SUVs Steve Fowler
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IN over 50 years of the Range Rover, this new model is only the fifth iteration of the iconic 4x4. To put that into context, in roughly the same period of time, there have been 11 versions of the Honda Civic, while plenty of other legendary models – including many other 4x4s – have been and gone. The original Range Rover was conceived as the ultimate lifestyle SUV; luxury came later. This new car is tasked with reinventing the genre yet again, with luxury, tech and design to the fore. And this is our first opportunity to get behind the wheel and give our verdict. Look at the newcomer, from the front at least, and you’d be forgiven for thinking this is a design evolution. But stand it against the – still highly rated – old car and suddenly its predecessor looks dated and a bit fussy. The new car’s beauty is in the detail, which is all about simplicity. There are fewer welds around the roof, for example, giving a cleaner look above the flush-fitting side glazing. Land Rover’s engineers must have rolled their eyes when the design team suggested it – but those very same engineers have come up with incredible solutions to make those far-fetched sketches become reality. There are fewer creases on the doors, the
A superb driving position and plenty of space even in the third row will ensure all passengers remain happy
side trim inserts are more subtle and feature a body-coloured panel within them, and there are flush door handles. Meanwhile, the headlights are slimmer and a tech story in themselves, and the front is cleaner with only horizontal lines below the bumper. At the back there’s the usual bustle below the rear screen, while the lower portion of the split tailgate is smaller than before, aiding
“The new Range Rover’s beautyisinthedetail,which is all about simplicity”
access to far-flung corners of the huge boot. The ‘hidden until lit’ light treatment looks like a black line that surrounds the boot and incorporates the Range Rover name at the top, proudly sitting in what appears to be an increasingly common light bar. It’s not – a measure of restraint that sums up the design. Those slim, vertical rear lights are simple LED designs that house everything needed at the back. Less is more. Whether or not you like the design, one thing we love is the improved paint finish and panel fit. It was good before, but now it’s excellent – no doubt due to the huge investment in Land Rover’s Solihull factory, where the Range Rover is built, to try to
reverse the model’s reputation regarding quality. Inside, the simple but impeccably finished cabin continues the reductionist theme. Horizontal lines dominate the dash, with a thin, full-width ventilation strip complemented by a slightly curved, 13.1inch infotainment screen. There must have been a temptation to go bigger – resisted again – but maybe that’s holding something back for a later model year. We certainly think it could grow in size, not that it’s hard to use or lacking in functionality. We quickly switched off the haptic feedback, though – the screen is easy enough to use without having to resort to hard prods. Thankfully Land Rover has also resisted the temptation to locate every control on the screen; there are separate heating and ventilation functions, as there are for the driver-control features. The gear selector is lovely to touch, but not the best solution. Having to press a button before selecting a gear can be awkward when you’re in a hurry, while the sensitive back-and-forth movement makesithard to find neutral– essential when selecting low range if you’re going off-road. Low range is controlled by a button, while a pop-up knob takes care of the myriad drive modes and Terrain Response for off-roading – or you can leave it in auto as, we suspect, most owners will for most of the time. We also love the cup-holders that slide to reveal a secret hidey hole, complemented by plenty of storage ahead of the gearlever, where you will also find wireless charging. There is more stowage space beneath the centre armrest. One thing Land Rover’s SUVs have always done better than anyone else is the driving position – it’s called COMMAND for good reason. Not only do you sit high (although the hip point to ground is the same as in
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RangeRover D350MHEVHSE(SWB) Price: £108,775 Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel mild hybrid Power/torque: 345bhp/700Nm Transmission: Eight-speed automatic, four-wheel drive 0-60mph: 5.8 seconds Top speed: 145mph Economy: 36.1mpg CO2: 205g/km
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The premium interior features sustainable materials; a versatile layout and supreme comfort mark out Range Rover as a sector leader
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Minimalist design enhances the luxury feel that pervades this newcomer inside and out
EQUIPMENT Rear-seat passengers get their own touchscreen comfort controls, while 13.5inch infotainment features haptic feedback
the old car), but the controls are all easy to find and reach, and the view out is superb all round. It makes you feel regal. New front quarterlights improve visibility, but in such a beautifully minimalist interior, the plastic boxes that sit at the bottom of them – not in alignment with anything, but housing tweeters for the audio system and the attachments for the mirrors on the other side of the glass – look a little out of place. In the back there are more options than ever. Yes, there are standard and longwheelbase models with two or three rear seats – the former can be had in the top SV model with a club table that majesticallyrises out of the centre console, and a fridge with a powered door. But for the first time in a Range Rover, you can also have seven seats. They’re available only on long-wheelbase cars, which aids clambering into the third row and also gives surprisingly good knee and headroom for sub-six footers – although your knees will be elevated. Of course, all the seats are powered and the rearmost ones gracefully hide away in the boot floor. In standard-wheelbase models, the new car’s longer wheelbase compared with its predecessor improves the already-generous legroom, while the quality of design and finish across the cabin is hugely impressive. Under the clamshell bonnet there are six powertrain options – for now; the first Range Rover EV arrives in 2024. Before then, in just a few months, you’ll be able to choose
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“New car feels in keeping with SUVs from luxury makers – but in many ways very much better” from two different plug-in hybrids with a claimed 70-mile all-electric range. Initially, depending on spec, there are two diesels or two petrols, one of which is a 4.4-litre V8. The bulk of our time was spent in the most powerful diesel, a 345bhp six-cylinder engine with a massive 700Nm of torque. Despite diesel being a dirty word for some, that doesn’t apply to Range Rover owners – especially those buying for themselves rather than through their companies. For them, the idea of being able to drive long distances without the need (if not the desire) to stop is hugely appealing. And this engine is equally appealing in its character. On this form, diesel is not dead. It’s the torque that makes this
unit, giving the big car an unexpected sense of urgency. It’s smooth and only sounds remotely like a diesel when you accelerate hard – and you might be tempted to, thanks to a 5.8-second 0-60mph time. For most of the time, though, it’s not far off the silence and smoothness of the sixcylinder petrol, but with a good deal more grunt. The slick-shifting eight-speed ZF auto gearbox helps, too, making light work of changes when pushing on and just blending into the background the rest of the time. A heavier diesel engine in the nose can sometimes upset a car’s balance, but here’s perhaps the most surprising aspect of the new Range Rover – it handles well and can be great fun to drive. Key to this new-found agility is rear-wheel steering, which gives the big modelimpressive manoeuvrabilityat slow speeds and when parking, but also helps to tighten things up when driving faster. The new Range Rover is no sports car, for sure, but it’ll grip, stay flatter than before and you will be able to place it with greater confidence through a corner, which you’ll
enjoy. In fact, you’ll just enjoy driving it much more all round. It’s incredibly quiet, with next to no road noise and only a bit of wind noise around the mirrors, although we’re told this is likely to be improved on production cars. Then there’s the ride – best described as beautifully judged. It’s communicative, so you’re aware of the state of the road, but it always stays comfortable – even on massive 23-inch wheels. The Land Rover team references a ‘magic-carpet ride’, and there’s certainly plenty of magic going on with the active electronic air-suspension and other hi-tech features that boost ride and handling. On one swift section on our test route, a downhill, sweeping right-hander, we hit a mid-corner bump. That might induce one of two things on such a large SUV: you’d either feel the suspension hit its bump stops and give you a jolt, or you might feel the car get a bit bouncy for a little too long. The Range Rover does neither; there’s only some gentle body movement, then the car just carries on. Our route was long and twisty, and the road was damp, yet in spite of many hours
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Auto Express - 2022-04-14 NewRangeRover behind the wheel we got out feeling remarkably fresh – and smiling. Of course, we then had to venture off-road; a strange juxtaposition of sitting in one of the classiest, most comfortable cabins over some seriously inhospitable terrain. The Range Rover didn’t even break sweat, taking care of all the tricky stuff thanks to the various Terrain Response settings. In fact, over some of the trickiest stuff, you just sit back and steer – the car pretty much does the rest. On and off road, the diesel impressed us so much we’d take it ahead of the 395bhp six-cylinder petrol. Sure, there are slight refinement gains in the latter, while the fuel is also cheaper, but both share a 0-60mph time. That mighty torque makes the diesel feel quicker than the petrol, too – and it’ll go further between fills. The V8, on the other hand, will always be tempting; not so much for its 516bhp and 4.5-second 0-60 sprint time, more for its fruity exhaust note – starting with a short and tuneful crescendo when you press the starter button. Although we drove the long-wheelbase SV range-topper in luxury Serenity trim (you could go for a sportier Intrepid), it felt just as wieldyas the standard-wheelbase model.The Range Rover is one of those rare cars that feels like it shrinks around you; remarkable for something of its size and weight. As well as SV, with its ceramic gearshifter and badges, plus numerous other luxury touches, there’ll be a limited number of First Edition cars, then moving further down the range the usual Autobiography, HSE and SE. Our HSE car came with all the luxury and safety tech you could want, with much of it having the potential to get better with age thanks to over-the-air software updates. And not only are the seats supercomfortable, we also love the combination of premium, sustainable textiles used on the seats, steering wheel, across the dash and doors, and on the shifter. We’ve come across Kvadrat before – a more traditional woven material – but the Ultrafabrics on the seat facings feel like a cross between leather and suede. In their own way, they point towards the tech story that’s behind the Range Rover – all designed just to make your life better. And so it should, with prices starting at a shade under £100,000. However, that places the Range Rover in an interesting niche, above SUVs from premium brands, but below those from luxury makers. The new model feels more in keeping with the latter – but in many ways very much better.
Verdict
THE new Range Rover is modern British luxury at its best. It blends traditional craftsmanship and engineering brilliance with the very latest tech that enhances ownership and the driving experience. And what surprised us most is how much we enjoyed driving the car. The Range Rover always was a great all-rounder; part luxury car, part family car, part 4x4. That has all been enhanced – and we’d add part GT into the mix. It’s an outstanding achievement.
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WE speak to the man in charge of the latest Range Rover programme about new model’s attributes and its importance to Land Rover, its workers and the UK
Q How important is the new Range Rover for JLR? Athe Thehalolatest Range Rover is crucially important. It’s of all of our product range and really defines
the top of our portfolio. It’s a massive global success, and you couldn’t really underestimate how important it is to the whole business.
Q Isthiseverything JLR knowsaboutcarsin one model? AlatestYeah,in allit really is. The Range Rover is the absolute of our technology, from both an engineering perspective and also a manufacturing-technology perspective. It’s all new, from the ground up. It’s a massive commitment to our UK engineering, our UK manufacturing in Solihull as well. It really showcases the very best of what we can do as a company.
Q What are the technological highlights? AThenIt’swe’ve an all-new architecture: it’s incredibly stiff. got amazing new chassis technology as well. Rear-wheel steer at the back of the car, new suspension geometry in the rear, new air springs, new dampers, and really we’ve worked incredibly hard to make it an engaging model to drive, but with that magic-carpet ride and incredible comfort. Then there’s our progression on our electrical architecture. We’ve got 63 ECUs in this car, with software we can update over the air.
Qspace.There’s plenty of competition in the luxury-SUV What does the Range Rover offer the driver that its competitors don’t?
AandYou’ve always got that go-anywhere capability, it’s an iconic silhouette – you can’t mistake it for
anything else. It’s amazingly comfortable, it’s actually accessible compared with some of those other brands as well. But in this fifth generation we really are classleading in the electrical architecture, the software, the infotainment. Yet we’ve also got this fantastic ride quality, combined with the handling quality as well. It’s the jack of all trades.
Q How important is it to the UK and the Midlands? A– it’sIt’sa amassive huge investment for us as a business commitment from us to the UK. Our
engineering teams, in both Gaydon and Whitley, have done an amazing job bringing this car to life, but also our manufacturing and engineering teams and our design teams. You don’t bring a car to market like this without the complete effort of the entire business.
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The #1 sits on Geely’s SEA platform that will underpin Smart models in the future
Minimalist interior is packed with latest tech, including a digital dash, head-up display and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen
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SMART’s reboot as a premium compact electric car maker has begun with the Smart #1, which represents a totally fresh start for the city car marque. Arriving in 2023, this compact EV is the first Smart developed under joint DaimlerGeely ownership, and is based on an all-new electric architecture from the latter, called SEA. This will underpin Smart’s forthcoming new range, while the #1 sets the template for the brand’s future design direction. Auto Express understands all of the firm’s future cars will use the same ‘#’ hashtag numbered nomenclature, which will position models chronologically rather than by size. From launch the #1 has a 66kWh battery, for a claimed range of up to 273 miles. It’s likely that smaller battery options will be available in time, too. With 150kW rapid charge capability, the car’s battery can be
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executive saloon. The #1 also features a 15-litre storage area in the nose and a boot that offers up to 411 litres of load space. topped up from 10-80 per cent in less than The styling is very close to the Concept 30 minutes, while plugging into a 22kW AC #1, and highlights Smart’s future design charger will return a 10-80 per cent charge direction, with smooth surfaces, a simple in around three hours. lighting signature and a sleek roof design The battery feeds a single rear-mounted that swoops down over the C pillars. The motor, producing 268bhp and 343Nm of #1 launch car rides on 19-inch alloys. torque, and while Smart hasn’t outlined a There’s lots of Mercedes influence in the 0-62mph time, it has confirmed a top speed styling, but perhaps that’s not surprising of 112mph. Weighing 1,820kg, the #1 given that Gorden Wagener, Mercedes’ chief should be able to cover the benchmark design officer, oversaw the process. sprint in less than seven seconds. The new look is as big a focus as the new At 4.27 metres long, the #1 is the largest tech for Smart, and the same is true for the Smart ever. Unlike the four-seat Concept #1, the production #1 is a full five-seat SUV. A wheelbase of 2.75 metres is relatively long given the car’s overall length, and should help maximise passenger space. Smart claims that while the #1 is similar in size to a MINI Countryman, there’s as much space inside as a Mercedes E-Class
“This compact EV is the first Smart developed under joint DaimlerGeely ownership”
interior, with a minimalist design. A central 12.8-inch touchscreen places a focus on connectivity, because the infotainment can be upgraded through over-the-air software updates. It’s joined by a 9.2-inch full HD digital dash and a 10-inch head-up display. Level 2 autonomous driving capability is part of an Advanced Driver AssistanceSystem package, offering adaptive cruise control with stop and go tech, lane-keep assist, blind spot, highway and traffic jam assist, automatic parking and adaptive high beam headlights. Seven airbags are also fitted. While Smart has not yet outlined prices for the #1, the brand has highlighted that it will be competitive with rival EVs such as the Hyundai Kona Electric and Volkswagen ID.3. Volvo will produce a small electric SUV of its own on the same SEA platform, but the Smart will be the cheaper of the pair. It points to the #1 starting from around £32,000 when it goes on sale at the end of this year before deliveries start in 2023.
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Flip the centre backrest up and the #1 becomes a five-seater, unlike the Concept #1, which could only accommodate four
UK boss outlines trim plan and firm’s ambition
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THREE trim levels will be offered in the UK when the #1 goes on sale later this year, ahead of deliveries in 2023. Alongside the top-spec Launch Edition, Smart UK CEO David Browne told Auto Express that a Pro+ and a Premium trim will be available, simplifying the line-up with very few options. Asked if an even more affordable version to slip in under the plug-in car grant threshold was possible, Browne said that “the market has moved so quickly with EV adoption and pricing that we have to keep watching to see if it’s somewhere we can get to.” He also said that despite the shift in focus for the brand, “Smart still stands for iconic design, innovation and utilisation of space” and the #1 lives up to this. He added the #1 will offer “curated personalisation, with different body and roof colour combinations” and pointed out that “Smart wants to be more than a one-car brand” given its investment in the new SEA platform, which will allow the business to do that. Browne aims to take Smar back to its peak, with sales “tip into five figures for the fi full year”. He said chip supply shouldn’t be a problem for the brand, and it’ll be able to deliver this volume in the UK without del
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Tecnica targets track and road fun OFFICIAL LamborghiniHuracánTecnica
● Tech and tuning tweaks aim to boost Lamborghini Huracán SeanCarson
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THIS is the new Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica, which the brand says is designed to offer “driving fun and lifestyle perfection on the road and track”. Based on the rear-drive Huracán Evo RWD, the Tecnica is powered by the STO’s 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine, producing 631bhp and 565Nm of torque for a claimed 0-62mph time of 3.2 seconds. The car’s top speed stands at 202mph. Key to the Tecnica’s balance between usability on the road and performance on track is a recalibrated Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI) driving mode system. The car has a rear-axle steering set-up and specifically tuned suspension damper profiles, and more downforce and less drag from the revised styling. Specially designed cooling ducts channel air onto the calipers of the carbon-ceramic brakes and are part of a new front end specific to the Tecnica. The car’s front bumper is inspired by the brand’s Terzo Millennio model, integrating the Huracán Evo’s blades at the extremes of the lower bumper with a black Y-shaped insert next to each headlight, incorporating an air curtain for the first time on any Huracán. There’s also a new frontsplitter, while the firm’s trademark hexagon motif features, with a pair of prominent hexagonal tailpipes protruding through mesh comprising the same hexagonal design. A vertical glass rear window is designed to improve visibility. The engine cover is made from carbon fibre and there’s a new rear diffuser element, too, which is finished in either body colour or black as an option. The Huracán Tecnica rides on 20-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels that maintain the
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“The firm’s trademark hexagon motif features, with a pair of prominent hexagonal tailpipes”
hexagonal design theme and are wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres. Inside, height-adjustable sports seats are fitted as standard, while Lamborghini will offer a lightweight-door option, as well as racing harnesses. The Huracán’s central touchscreen display is retained, offering
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa compatibility, while customisation options extend to the trim choices. At the time of going to press, prices had not been confirmed, but they are expected to start from around £215,000. The Tecnica is on sale and available to order now.
Cost of M-way fast PRICE charging highlighted COMPARISON EV vs ICE POLITICAL commentator and broadcaster Iain Dale was making headlines instead of reporting them last week, with a newspaper column focusing on the problems he encountered driving an electric Audi e-tron to East Yorkshire being widely shared on social media. As well as gripes about poor availability and reliability of public chargers, and the consequent difficulty in planning his journey, Dale expressed shock at the cost of using high-powered public chargers en route. While many EV drivers top up their cars at home to make big savings on their fuel bills, it’s a very different picture out on Britain’s motorways and A-roads, where fast charge point providers can, and do, set much higher tariffs. We checked prices from major providers last week, to compare the cost of motorway recharging for a 200-mile drive against the cost of refueling a petrol car. As our table shows, it’s now easy to spend more on electricity than petrol.
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EXCLUSIVE More than 280,000 speeding fines cancelled in ’21 ● Over one in seven tickets were cancelled, say 28 UK police forces ● Reasons include administrative errors and stolen vehicles Tristan Shale-Hester
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MORE than one in seven speeding tickets issued in Great Britain last year were cancelled, new official data has revealed. The 28 police forces in England, Wales and Scotland who responded to a Freedom of Information request from Auto Express issued a total of 1.87million speeding tickets in 2021, of which 287,554 (15 per cent) were cancelled. There’s a range of reasonswhy a fine might be cancelled – for example if the offending car was an emergency-service vehicle on a blue-light run. Administrative issues caused a lot of cancellations, too. Forces told us that a shortage of speed-awareness courses due to the pandemic led to many being cancelled. Others were cancelled after being issued by mistake or with incorrect details. Others missed the six-month deadline due to a backlog or the driver not being traced. A number of speeding vehicles were stolen, wearing cloned number plates or both. These fines were cancelled, because the registered keepers who received them had not been responsible for the offences. A significant number of fines were also overturned after it emerged that there was insufficient signage or incorrect road
markings at the site of the offence. Hojol Uddin, motoring lawyer at JMW Solicitors, told us that in these cases, only fines issued after the matter was brought to the police’s attention would be overturned. Fines and points that have already been dished out are not retrospectively overturned, because this may cause difficulties for the police if, for example, the offence had played a role in a disqualification or prison sentence. Furthermore, there’s no route for a driver who’s already paid their fine and accepted their penalty points to overturn this outcome, unless they made a civil application for a judicial review, which Uddin says is not something he’s ever seen before. Some of the fines we were told about were cancelled for less conventional reasons. Foreign drivers aren’t pursued for fines, while diplomats with immunity from prosecution automatically get their tickets cancelled. In some cases, the drivers had died since committing the offence, while in some others cyclists triggered cameras. Of the 1.87m fines recorded, 1.58m (85 per cent) were detected by speed cameras; 913,921 were picked up by a fixed camera – including average-speed checks and smart motorway gantries – while 495,092 came from mobile units. Only 40,864 were via police with radar guns or pulling drivers over.
“Forces said a shortage of speed-awareness courses due to the pandemic led to many tickets being cancelled”
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GOTCHA! 85 per cent of
fines recorded were detected by some form of speed camera
Why have they been torn up? Emergency services
Emergency-service vehicles are exempt from speeding tickets when they’re on blue-light runs
Foreign drivers Motorists
visiting from abroad are not pursued for tickets, nor are those with diplomatic immunity
Signage Drivers who successfully
argue that road signs/markings are incorrect or insufficient can get their tickets cancelled as a result
Admin issues Tickets sent out
by mistake or containing errors are cancelled. Covid caused problems with courses and court dates
Stolen vehicles Tickets for
stolen and/or cloned vehicles are cancelled; the registered keeper is not responsible for the offence
Merc opens up four-cylinder SL
THIS is the new Mercedes-AMG SL 43, an entry-level, four-cylinder version of the brand’s reborn 2+2 roadster. Power comes from the same 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine used in the A 45 superhatch, but it features 48-volt mild-hybrid tech and is slightly detuned, to develop 376bhp. Unlike other SL models, drive goes to the rear wheels only, but the SL 43 uses the same eightspeed automatic gearbox. It’s the lightest SL variant and 0-62mph takes 4.9 seconds, while the top speed is 171mph. Adaptive dampers and rear-wheel steering will be available as options. The model will go on sale in the UK, but prices have not yet been confirmed. However, it should be far cheaper than the £147,475 V8-powered SL 55 4MATIC.
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SL 43 stands out from V8 versions thanks to smoother front apron and round tailpipes
Citroen launches special new C3 – just for You
CITROEN has added a new C3 model to its range. Costing from £12,995, theYou targets buyers of the brand’s former C1 city car. Powered by an 82bhp 1.2-litre threecylinder petrol engine, its standard kit includes LED headlights, cruise control with a speed-limiter function, and a DAB radio with a five-inch touchscreen system. Citroen will sell the car exclusively online.
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news inbrief Jaguar F-Pace 300 and 400Sportontheirway TWO new versions of the Jaguar F-Pace are coming. The 300 and 400 Sport models sit beneath the V8-powered F-Pace SVR super-SUV range-topper. The 300 makes use of a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel, while the 400 Sport features a straight-six petrol unit – both with mild-hybrid tech. Standard kit includes 21-inch black wheels, a black styling pack, Windsor leather upholstery and Amazon Alexa integration.
Drug-drivers facing rehab under new law
THE Transport Secretary has launched a call for evidence as part of a new drugdriving crackdown. Grant Shapps wants the law to change so that convicted motorists are required to go through a rehabilitation course – in addition to any ban, prison sentence or fine – before getting back behind the wheel, as is already the case for drink-drivers. More than 12,000 people were convicted of drug-driving in 2019, with 44 per cent of incidents being committed by previous offenders.
All change at Astra’s Ellesmere Port plant
IT’S the end of an era at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant, as the final Astra rolled off the production line on 6 April 2022. The brand began making Astras at the Wirral facility on 16 November 1981, having previously imported rebadged versions of the Opel Kadett. From then until now, some four million Astras spanning seven generations have been built at Ellesmere Port. The factory will now undergo a £100m refit to become an electric-van production facility.
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BOLD AND BRIGHT Off-road-
Jeep concepts celebrate past and look to future focused Wrangler Bob concept boasts extreme styling and no doors
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JEEP’S annual pilgrimage to Moab, Utah, for the Easter Safari gathering has once again offered up a collection of brand-new Jeep concept cars. An evolution of one oflastyear’sshowings is the new Magneto 2.0. It uses the same battery set-up as before, with a total of 70kWh of energy split over four separate packs placed around the vehicle. For 2022 this powers an electric motor pumping out 616bhp and 1,152Nm of torque. A 2.0-second 0-60mph sprint is claimed. The Magneto 2.0 is joined by the ’41, a military-inspired Wrangler concept that is said to recognise the brand’s combat heritage and “off-road-capability leadership for more than 80 years”. Shining the spotlight on the original Willys Jeep, the ’41 features olive-green paint, blackpowdercoated bumpers, a winch, half doors and a graphics pack, as well as interior modifications that include a new gearlever. A two-inch suspension lift kit has been applied, and the 17-inch wheels wear 35-inch mud-terrain tyres. The ’41 concept
● Latest one-offs revealed at 4x4 maker’s Easter Safari get-together
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has Jeep’s 4Xe 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid set-up, and claims an electric-only range of 21 miles. Meanwhile, the Bob is a cross between the brand’s Gladiator pick-up and a Wrangler, and there’s also a Wrangler Rubicon 20th anniversary concept. Jeep has showcased a more off-road-focused version of its Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4Xe plug-in, too, with 20-inch wheels and 33-inch tyres. All can be seen online at autoexpress.co.uk.
INSPIRED Easter Safari saw unveiling
of Willys-inspired Jeep ’41 model (top) along with 616bhp pure-electric Magneto 2.0
New Toyota coupéOFFICIAL starts at £30k
IT’LL cost £29,995 to get behind the wheel of Toyota’s new GR86 sports car, the brand has confirmed – or £299 a month on a 42-month contract with a £4,777 deposit. There’ll be only one grade of GR86 offered, and as standard the 232bhp coupé comes with 18-inch black alloy wheels, adaptive LED lights and a reversing camera. Inside, heated seats, dual-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and leather/ Ultrasuede upholstery are also part of the package. The rear-wheel-drive, 2.5-litre, six-speed manual GR86 will sprint from 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds, while Toyota offers an automatic model for an extra £2,090.
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We ride shotgun in Kia’s hottest model yet John McIlroy
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ALBERT Biermann, Kia’s Executive Technical Advisor, is sitting at the wheel of the new 577bhp, all-electric Kia EV6 GT – the brand’s highest-performance model to date. And Auto Express is alongside him. The twin-motor set-up enables 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 162mph. But as we pull out of a basement garage at Kia’s HQ, Biermann is quick to point out the positioning that he and his engineering team have been aiming for. “The idea is for this to be a fast car, but not necessarily a true high-performance model,” he says. “That sounds strange, I suppose, but my definition is that a fast car is, well, fast, while a performance car is one that can do lap after lap at a race track. That’s not what the EV6 GT is about; the clue is in the name. It’s a fast grand tourer.” Sure enough, the initial feeling through the seat bases is not of a car whose suspension is ultra-stiff so its 2.2 tonnes can be thrown around the Nordschleife. We finally reach the motorway and Biermann’s patience, which has been sorely tested, is rewarded with a stretch of clear road. He stamps on the right-hand pedal. There’s the same sort of punch in the kidneys that you get with the fastest EVs, but then it carries on. “This is what I’m particularly proud of,” Biermann says. “A
fast GT has to be able to be comfortable, and quick to accelerate, but also to go more than 100mph where the rules allow it.” The rolling refinement starts to take a hit as the speedo races beyond 160km/h (100mph). There’s very little motor noise, but tyre roar from the road surface becomes noticeable. Then as we near 200km/h, (124mph), wind noise inevitably takes over. We’re still able to talk, mind. Or at least, Biermann is. He’s enthusing about how all of the tech in the car has been developed in-house – then performs a fast lane switch to demonstrate that while we’re isolated from the worst road scars, the EV6 GT still remains tied down at speed. And it does, even when Biermann plays with the car’s settings to invoke the most aggressive motor response while keeping the suspension in its most comfortable setting. We can see how, with the right charging network allowing you to exploit the 220kWplus DC rates, this would be a devastatingly effective zero-emissions cross-country tool. No, we don’t manage to hit 260km/h – but we’ve little doubt that had road conditions allowed it, we could have done.
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Price: £58,295 Engine: 77kWh battery, dual electric motors Power: 577bhp Transmission: Single-speed auto, four-wheel drive 0-62mph: 3.5 seconds Top speed: 162mph Range: 251 miles (WLTP) Charging: 239kW (10-80% 18min)
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Our man joins Albert Biermann for early taste of Kia’s highestperformance car to date
Verdict
AN early test shows that the EV6 GT isn’t an unruly hotrod, but a potent, fast electric car that can do the day-to-day stuff. Biermann’s mission looks on track to succeed.
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BMW has given the largest member of its SUV line-up a mid-life facelift. This is the new X7, which embraces a split-headlight front-end design, something we’ll see on the next-generation 7 Series later this year. There’s a new M Sport bodykit and the availability of 23-inch wheels, the largest factory-fit rims ever supplied by the firm. Redesigned tail-light clusters are also fitted, while the chrome strip across the tailgate is now located beneath glass. Inside, along with new standard kit such as a wireless smartphone charger and a new Comfort Package for the second and third rows, the X7 gets BMW’s ‘Curved Display’ infotainment suite, with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel that blends with a 14.9-inch central infotainment screen. The engine line-up is new, too. All versions of the X7 are now supported by 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. The M50i becomes the M60i, and uses a 4.4-litre turboV8 developing 523bhp and 750Nm of torque. That’s the same as before, but the
BMW’s ‘Curved Display’ digital dials and touchscreen set-up are fitted as standard six-cylinder petrol xDrive40i model now produces 375bhp and 540Nm, up by 40bhp and 90Nm. Diesel power is covered by the xDrive40d, now also with 48-volt tech and totals of 347bhp and 720Nm. Prices for the X7 start from £88,980 for the xDrive40d diesel and £81,600 for the xDrive40i petrol, while the range-topping M60i is offered from £103,600.
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HOT TOPIC Toyota GR Corolla FROM: Julian S I’M not sure about that triple-exhaust arrangement. The rest of the car is amazing, however. Toyota is having fun here, something I feel is starting to fade away in cars. I almost wouldn’t expect to see a fun, fiery version of the Corolla nowadays.
FROM: Joseph Lynn THIS is a seriously cool car. Toyota would be foolish not to bring it to the UK and Europe – we’re a really big market for hot hatches. Will many Americans buy one? They seem obsessed with pick-up trucks the size of houses!
Toyota’s GR Corolla hot hatch is bound for the American market, but has fans in the UK
Join the debate at www.autoexpress.co.uk ■ “Can’t decide if I like the design. I reckon it looks better in darker colours.” Craig Burland
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■ “Designers must have been desperate to make something that looked different. Not a fan.” Antonio P
Being candid about I’m afraid Mokka just cameras for rear view FROM: isn’tRyanmyHallcup of tea READING about the FROM: Gavin Peters IT sounds as
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though the pre-production Genesis GV60 made a good impression (Issue 1,723). I’m not thrilled to see another manufacturer replace wing mirrors with cameras, though. I test drove a Honda e with this feature and found it impossible to get used to.
Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka trim level changes (Issue 1,723), I find it bizarre that anyone would contemplate paying nearly £5,000 more for the latter. Each to their own, but I’d save the cash and go for the supermini, which must be better to drive!
FROM: Liam Jacobs I AGREE with Bob Bull (Issue 1,723), but would go further and suggest big grilles are pointless on ICE cars as well as EVs. How interesting his letter appeared next to a story on the new BMW 7 Series prototype, which I imagine will have a ghastly front-end design.
for its work on an accessible EV chargepoint design (Issue 1,723). It’s taken far too long for a company to put serious thought into this issue. Hopefully the key points of the design will be adopted by the major players in the industry to help disabled drivers.
It’s pointless fitting Hats off to Duku for big grilles to ICE cars FROM: accessible EV charger KL DUKU is to be commended
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>PARIS >>BORDEAUX >>>PARIS Tackling the motoring issues that matter
We follow in the tyre tracks of one of the world’s first motor races in Peugeot’s most powerful production car Tristan Shale-Hester
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THERE’S some debate around what constituted the world’s first motor race, but many people believe it was the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris event in June 1895. A total of 30 vehicles entered, of which 21 qualified and, after more than two days of driving, only nine finished. A Peugeot driven by Paul Koechlin was crowned the victor, albeit in light of a technicality (see panel, opposite). More than 125 years later, we decided to retrace the route of this landmark race in a modern Peugeot. And not just any Peugeot, our weapon of choice for this quest being the Peugeot 508 SW Peugeot Sport Engineered; with a 355bhp hybrid drivetrain it’s the company’s most powerful production car ever (see panel, page 20). Naturally, we began our journey in Paris, where the punchy 508 easily carved a path through the busy urban streets and carried us out of the French capital over the Pont de Sèvres. Cruising at speeds of up to 130km/h (around 81mph) on the autoroute was no effort for the Peugeot, either, nor was sitting behind the wheel; the interior is classy and there are plenty of driverassistance features to make life easier. Our first stop on the journey was the city of Blois, which in 1895 had been a place where some drivers swapped over. For us, it was an opportunity to top up the 508’s battery under the shadow of the enormous cathedral in the city’s centre. The majority of the cars used in the 1895 race had petrol engines (a few entrants used steam-powered vehicles), but our hybrid set-up gave us the luxury of being able to switch to EV mode in built-up areas. This made urban driving much smoother, but the plugin’s short range makes it better suited to shorter trips. At first, we used the car’s charging mode to top up the battery on the move, but the way this made the 508 rev harder spoiled the otherwise impressive refinement, and the range it added didn’t seem worth the cost. As such, we ended up spending the majority of our time on the motorway using primarily petrol power, which – in the Peugeot’s defence – was more than
LEG 1> PARIS - TOURS (149 miles) ZERO EMISSIONS Plug-in hybrid tech meant we were able to drive through cities using electric power
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INSIDESTORY History of the ParisBordeaux-Paris race
THE Paris-Bordeaux-Paris race in June 1895 required competitors to drive the 732-mile round trip from Paris to Bordeaux and then back to Paris. It followed an 1894 Paris-Rouen event that some argue was an earlier race, but which is not generally considered as such because the winner wasn’t the car that completed the journey quickest. Rather, it was won by “the competitor whose car comes closest to the ideal”, and so it was a concours event rather than a race. The Paris-Bordeaux-Paris wasn’t straightforward in its results, though. Paul Koechlin’s Peugeot was actually the third car to reach the finish line, but those ahead of it were disqualified for being twoseaters, when the race was only for four-seater cars. The car that actually finished first took 48 hours and 48 minutes to complete the trip; the official winner Koechlin in his Peugeot arrived around 11 hours later. Xavier Crespin, boss of the L’Aventure Peugeot heritage museum claimed Peugeot’s win “started the popularity of the car”, adding: “At that time, the industry was a very small, entrepreneurial thing and there were very few real manufacturers.” Peugeot had already made a name for itself as a bicycle maker and no doubt the win strengthened the firm’s reputation and popularity. But Crespin doesn’t believe Peugeot had any marketing savvy in 1895. He actually attributes the invention of PR in the car industry to Citroen, when it entered the market in 1919 with cars that were much more affordable than what other firms were offering. This led to a “revolution”, Crespin says, during which marketing of om Paul Koechlin’s winning Peugeot Type 7 during the race in 1895
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INSIDESTORY Paris-Bordeaux-Parisroadtrip
SIGHTSEEING We saw lots of fine architecture and drove on the public roads used for the Le Mans 24 Hours race
LEG 3> BORDEAUX-TOURS (217 miles) Distilling Peugeot’s sporty know-how into the road-going 508
LEG 4>TOURS-PARIS (149 miles) adequate. We made another charging stop in the city of Poitiers, admiring the grand Palais de Justice while we waited, and then headed to our overnight stop in Cognac. The next morning, we reached the halfway point of our journey: Bordeaux. We can imagine how arriving in this beautiful city by car in 1895 must have been a wonderful experience, but it has since become one of the world’s least car-friendly cities, plagued with parking restrictions, bollards, narrow one-way systems and masses of roadworks. Still, we got permission to drive on to the Place de la Bourse, after which we headed back in the direction of the French capital. Our next spot of sightseeing was in the commune of Angoulême – more specifically, the Circuit des TOP UP Charging the 508’s 11.5kWh battery gives Remparts, where classic car races are regularly held. an electric range of 26 miles; handy around town Having put the Peugeot in Sport mode and flung it round a few apexed corners, we made our way to a far more famous motorsport destination: Le Mans. Accelerating down the road that makes up the Circuit de la Sarthe’s Mulsanne Straight was a highlight of the trip, as was reaching our last stop before Paris: the stunning Palace of Versailles. With the light fading, we finally made it back to the City of Light, in similar time – although in far more comfort, despite the 508’s stiffened sports suspension – to the 1895 competitors whose steps we had retraced. It was then we discovered one other difference between our journey and that first motor race. The pit stops made 126 years ago often involved a glass or two of champagne.
PEUGEOT claims to have distilled a wealth of its motorsport knowledge into the 508 Sport Engineered road car. To find out more about what this means in light of the brand’s current racing activities, we spoke to François Wales (below), director of Peugeot Sport. “Clearly this 508 translates all the know-how and the experience of Peugeot Sport’s engineers on hybrid and electrified powertrains,” said Wales. “What has been put into this car is coming from the experience we had when we developed the 908 Hybrid (Le Mans racer) in 2010-2011. Peugeot unfortunately withdrew from the world championship at that time, but the car was ready and performing very well. “Our aim, of course, is to continue feeding our next sports vehicle project with the know-how we are getting now from the 9X8 project (Peugeot’s newfor-2022 Endurance racer),” Wales explained. The 508 SW Peugeot Sport Engineered combines a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors to produce 355bhp and 520Nm of torque. The brand’s most powerful production car sprints from 0-62mph in 5.2 seconds and has a 155mph top speed.
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“The 350+ gets from 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds, which feels just right in this kind of car”
0-62mph/top speed 6.4 seconds/130mph
Battery
Capacity/range 90kWh/394 miles
Mercedes EQE
FIRSTDRIVE German brand’s new electric saloon targets Tesla Model Sam Naylor
WITH SUVs taking the spotlight for many brands as they turn to EVs, Mercedes has become one of the first of the more established marques to look into a more traditional segment with the new EQE. It’s based on the same platform as the larger EQS and shares many elements with the flagship model. This EQE 350+ edition – the only one offered in the UK from launch – has a 90kWh battery and a range of up to 394 miles, according to official figures. Charging is capped at 170kW, so a 10-80 per cent charge at a public rapid charger takes just over half an hour. Even this ‘entrylevel’ 350+ model has 288bhp and 565Nm of torque and can go from 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds, which feels right in this kind of car. You get the sense that the brand’s engineers have spent more time focussing on comfort and refinement than outright performance, because you don’t get the same kickwhen you press the accelerator as you do in even the least powerful versions
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of the Tesla Model S. The EQE feels more relaxed, even in its sportiest setting. There are Eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual modes, and our car was fitted with adaptive suspension, which swaps between comfort and sport settings, but the difference is only small. The stiffer set-up is noticeable, but even in the comfort setting the EQE is well controlled in corners. The Mercedes rides smoothly, too, but it’s not completely immune from jolts on rougher roads. It’s very compliant over sharp bumps and potholes, though. Whether it’s actually as comfortable as, say, an E 220 d will have to wait until we’ve driven a UK-spec car on UK roads. The interior is a real high point. It’s very well made, uses high-quality materials and features some very comfortable seats. It looks great and there’s no contest next to a Tesla’s sparse cabin – the Mercedes is where you’d want to spend your time. The EQE is available with the Hyperscreen found in the EQS – a 1.4m-wide triple-
screen display that covers the entire dash – but we can’t get it in the UK yet. It might appear on upcoming AMG models, but the 350+ won’t have it. Instead, you get a set-up similar to other models in the Mercedes range, with a digital display behind the steering wheel and a central touchscreen that controls most of the car’s functions. It all looks very smart, but it’s a shame there aren’t more physical buttons, because changing things like the climate control through the screen isn’t entirely intuitive. It is quick to load and responsive, and the graphicsare high-resolution, though, so it feels cutting-edge. Other features from the current Mercedes range, such as augmentedreality sat-nav, are available here, too. The EQE is a saloon, so the rear window is fixed and there’s a small boot lid with 430 litres of space underneath. That’s less than you get in a Tesla Model S, and both the opening and the boot itself are quite narrow, so the EQE isn’t quite as practical as its main rival. An E-Class is much roomier than the
EQE 350+ is only model offered at launch EQE overall, but the only electrified edition is the plug-in hybrid. The EQE lags behind the E in the back seats as well. There’s loads of legroom – even the tallest adults will be able to stretch out – but headroom is more limited. The model we tried was fitted with a sunroof, and we found that adults brush their head against it. The middle rear seat is only good for kids, because of its high-set position and the compromised rear headroom. Rear visibility could also be better due to that swooping body shape.
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ASTON DBX707 Performance version of SUV balances pace with comfort and usability
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SPORTAGE PHEV New Kia SUV range is bolstered by addition of plug-in hybrid mode
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MAZDAMX-5 Series of subtle updates maintains the appeal of iconic sports car
Essentials
Mercedes EQE 350+ AMG Line Price: Batt./motor: Power/torque: Transmission:
0-62mph: Top speed: Range: Charging:
£76,450 90kWh battery, 1x e-motor 288bhp/565Nm Single-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive 6.4 seconds 130mph 394 miles (WLTP) 170kW (10-80% 32min)
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PRACTICALITY Narrow boot opening and COMFORT There’s no shortage of legroom slightly limited space mean the EQE isn’t the most practical electric car. However, an EQE SUV will be joining the Mercedes range soon, and that will provide greater carrying capacity
in the rear seats, but headroom is rather more restricted – particularly on models with the sunroof fitted – and the high-set centre seat is only really suitable for children
INTERIOR With its excellent build quality,
high-class materials and comfortable seats, the cabin is an EQE highlight. Dash layout (below) follows other Mercs, but Hyperscreen set-up from EQS won’t be offered on 350+
Verdict
EQE rides smoothly, and its interior (above) is a real attraction
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THE EQE is more luxurious, far betterbuilt and just as good to drive as a Tesla ModelS. It has lots of range, too, and while charging speeds could be better, there aren’t many places in the UK where you can top up faster than 170kW anyway. It’s only let down by its practicality, where it trails not only the Tesla, but also its combustionengined sibling, the E-Class. Still, the entry-level EQE is far more affordable than even the cheapestModelSand is excellent in the most important areas to EV buyers: range, comfort and tech.
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NEED TO KNOW
The 707’s interior oozes quality with top-line hide finish and a resigned centre console
Essentials
Aston Martin DBX707 Price: Engine: Power/torque: Transmission: 0-62mph: Top speed: Economy: CO2:
£190,000 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol 697bhp/900Nm Nine-speed automatic, four-wheel drive 3.3 seconds 193mph 19.9mpg 323g/km
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PRACTICALITY DBX is just as usable as the EQUIPMENT Aston’s DBX707 uses previousstandard car in 707 form. New sports seats offer a great driving position as well as comfort while gripping you in place; cabin is trimmed with luxurious materials that feel top class
generation Mercedes infotainment, but there’s plenty of technology on offer. Besides, 707 is all about the performance and its chassis, which it combines to great effect with comfort
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FIRSTDRIVE Bonkers Steve Sutcliffe
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THE world almost certainly doesn’t need a new 697bhp, £190,000 version of the already exclusive Aston Martin DBX. But as the popularity of the über-fast SUV grows – hence rivals announced from both Ferrari and Lotus, to name but two – Aston Martin has elevated the DBX to the top of a very tall tree with this ‘707’ model. That figure is the car’s power output in PS, and means it’s the fastest production SUV money can buy, with a top speed of 193mph. Given that it also weighs a fair bit less than its competition – the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT and the Lamborghini Urus – it’s hardly surprising that Aston Martin claims such monumental performance for the 707. Thanks to the combined effects of launch control, a revised nine-speed automatic gearbox and 900Nm of torque, the 0-62mph is a vaguely surreal 3.3 seconds. Crazier still, it takes just 7.4 seconds for the 2,245kg DBX707 to reach 100mph from standstill. To contain such vast increases in power, potency and performance, Aston’s chassis engineers have had to work frantically to keep up; but keep up they have, revising most of the hardware beneath the 707’s dramatic new skin. There’s a new e-diff, dampers, bigger carbon-ceramic brakes and
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DBX707 features a new and more aggressive grille and nose design. It’s all matched by a chunkier rear bumper and spoiler
Martin DBX707
“The 707 is nutcase quick,but as a luxurySUV this is not a hard-riding, uncompromising hot rod”
SUV offers real-world usability and comfort with style
Aston has eschewed its traditional flowing lines, in favour of a more rakish profile to emphasise the 707’s performance credentials a wider track at the rear, as well as fully revised software that controls it all. It really is some piece of work, all of which would amount to not much if the whole thing didn’t also look right on the road. But with a dramatically more rakish profile with the addition of a big diffuser and a more aggressive grille, it does. Inside, it has fantastic new sports seats, plus a redesigned centre console that’s far more intuitive than you might imagine. Unlike some rivals, the start-up procedure doesn’t deliver an almighty burst of revs. Instead, the 707’s heavily modified twinturbo V8 merely begins running, before settling to a smooth idle in default GT mode. There are three main drive modes: the aforementioned GT, Sport and Sport+, again a sign that Aston has simplified the
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interaction with the car. Although to be honest, it is difficult, if not impossible, to get your head round just how explosively fast this car feels the first time you deploy the throttle hard. The sound that erupts out of the tailpipes is magnificent, but it’s not ridiculously loud; not even in Sport+ mode. Yet the way you are squeezed into the seat and the horizon then rushes towards the windscreen is genuinely extraordinary. The amazing thing is, the chassis, steering, brakes and revised suspension can all deal with the extra
potency with effortless ease. The 707 might be nutcase-quick, but it’s not a hard-riding, uncompromising hot rod. In fact, the rear suspension is a touch softer than in the regular DBX, so even in Sport+ the ride remains soothingly calm, the damping excellent in both its comfort and control. It’s quite spooky to discover just how wide the 707’s dynamic repertoire is, given how rapid it is, and that’s probably the biggest distinction it has above more obvious rivals. If you could afford it, you could easily live with a 707 every day, with few compromises on comfort and usability.
“The sound that erupts out of the tailpipes is magnificent, but not ridiculously loud”
Running costs
19.9mpg (official) £142 fill-up
Performance
0-62mph/top speed 3.3 seconds/193mph
Verdict
ASTON Martin claims that the new DBX707 is “the supercar of SUVs”. It’s not wrong. With 697bhp and 900Nm of torque, the 2.2-tonne, 193mph 707 is a true leviathan when it comes to the numbers game. Yet it balances this with comfort, composure and an ease of use that many rivals can’t match. It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but in the rarified world of the ultra-rapid luxury SUV, they don’t come any better than the new DBX707. Even at £190,000.
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Kia Sportage PHEV FIRSTDRIVE Plug-in model bolsters new SUV line-up Performance 0-62mph/top speed 8.2 seconds/119mph
Running costs 256.0mpg (official) £68 fill-up
Sportage PHEV favours electric drive over petrol engine for efficiency, but the ride is firm James Brodie
James_Brodie@autovia.co.uk @JPBrods
IN February, the Kia Sportage was the most popular new car in Britain, and Kia topped the sales charts for the first time after 31 years in the UK market. In 2021 the Sportage was Britain’s third most popular SUV, and when we tried this new fifthgeneration version for the first time, we hailed it as “the best Sportage yet”. Lofty expectations are set, then, and as part of the latest model’s powertrain selection – which also incorporates petrol, diesel, mild-hybrid and full-hybrid options – there’s the company car tax-friendly plug-in hybrid driven here. On paper, the Sportage PHEV is off to a strong start. There’s an official EV range of 43 miles, while CO2 emissions of 25g/km put it into the eight-per cent Benefit-in-Kind tax band for 2022/23. In comparison, the similarly powered Hyundai Tucson PHEV faces a 12-per cent levy, which paves the
way for taxpayers to save thousands of pounds by choosing the Kia. We’re driving the plug-in Sportage in topspec and sporty-looking GT-Line S trim here, which is the most expensive model in the range at £43,795. The plug-in technology is offered across a broad range of trim lines though, and it starts from £39,595 in the Sportage’s mid-range ‘3’ guise. The system uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor and a 13.8kWh battery pack, which combine to develop maximum power of 261bhp with 350Nm of torque.Thistranslatesto 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 119mph. More importantly, Kia claims 256mpg for its most heavily electrified Sportage. There are EV and Hybrid drive modes plus a third setting labelled Automatic, which
switches between the two, but prioritises electric drive as often as possible. Eco and Sport modes are offered as well, and the four-wheel-drive Sportage PHEV has settings for tackling different terrain. Eco is what you roll away in, silently on the electric motor, while we saw 37 miles of range for our test car’s fully charged battery. Kia’s plug-in set-up feels natural for this SUV, and it’s a solid enough cruiser. Despite its large proportions – the Sportage is bigger than a Tucson – wind noise is well suppressed and the hybrid system is smooth when switching between its power sources. On the motorway it’s serene, and it can even run there on electric power alone. You’re never rushed when driving the Sportage PHEV, so the
“On the motorway the Sportage is serene, and it can run there on electric power alone”
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Essentials
NEWCARS
Kia Sportage 1.6T-GDi GT-Line S PHEVAWD
Price: £43,795 Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl turbo petrol, electric motor Power/torque: 251bhp/350Nm Transmission: Six-speed automatic, four-wheel drive 0-62mph: 8.2 seconds Top speed: 119mph Economy/CO2: 256mpg/25g/km Electric range: 43 miles
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EQUIPMENT Luxury touches on
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range-topping GT-Line S trim include a panoramic roof, heated seats front and rear (the fronts are ventilated, too), plus suede and leather upholstery
Seven year/ 100,000-mile warranty is offered as standard with the Sportage
PRACTICALITY GT-Line S is fitted
with 19-inch alloy wheels, which come as standard as part of a sportier exterior package that also includes revised front and rear bumpers and a new grille Sport mode feels a little unnecessary, especially given that it does little to improve the car’s performance or add an element of excitement. The steering matches this mood: it’s not particularly sharp or well weighted. Get into the swing of things and allow the hybrid powertrain to do its thing uninterrupted, and effortless fuel economy is the result: we rattled off a claim of 87mpg from the trip computer without trying too much. The Sportage’s ride, however, could be a little better. We have previously tried the PHEV version of the Sportage on adaptive dampers not offered in the UK. The passive set-up that us Brits get isn’t outstanding over bad surfaces, and the 19-inch wheels probably don’t help in this regard, but it’s not so firm as to be off-putting. Perhaps many buyers will be tempted to reach out for one of the Sportage’s loftier specifications, given the level of standard equipment on offer. It’s absolutely piled
high with all of the brand’s latest technologies and creature comforts. As you get in, you’re presented with two 12.3-inch digital displays that look after the instrumentation and infotainment. A touch-sensitive strip below the middle screen is used to operate the climate controls, but hit a button, and a row of infotainment shortcuts will appear instead. The material quality is a sign of just how far Kia has developed as a manufacturer, too. At hand height there’s liberal use of soft-touch plastics, and overall the Sportage is a pleasant place to sit. Room inside is a strong point, too, and rear passengers will only miss out on a little foot space, with the floor raised to accommodate the hybrid running gear. This does have an effect on boot space, though, which is 40 litres down on non plug-in hybrid versions of the Sportage. It’s still a decent 540 litres however, with a low loading edge that runs flat to the boot floor.
Verdict
IT’S a £40,000 Kia, but it feels like the Sportage PHEV can wear that price tag comfortably. It’s a strong contender for company car users, and the Sportage PHEV showcases everything that Kia is doing right at the moment. There is a strong combination of impressive hybrid technology, great build quality and decent value for money. It’ll work out as very economical, too, as long as you keep it recharged.
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Simple roof mechanism can be operated one-handed and takes seconds to raise or lower SeanCarson
sean_carson@autovia.co.uk
WE Brits love convertibles. Despite the decidedly dodgy climate that often brings inclement weather, there’s a certain section of the motoring public that loves convertible cars and to get the roof down. With the recent spell of sunshine however, it seems that spring has sprung, so what better time to test Mazda’s new-for-2022 MX-5 in affordable 1.5-litre Sport form? The alterations for this update aren’t all that extensive, but then the old adage of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ rings true here. Mazda has added a system called Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) that is designed to improve cornering stability without impacting the car’s purity. It does so by applying a small amount of braking force to the inside rear wheel in corners to not only help tie the body down, but also turn the car. In reality, it’s hard to feel the system working. The softer set-up of this 1.5-litre model means there is still noticeable roll, especially at a faster pace, but there is a sense that the chassis is more predictable in its reaction to bumps in bends, or when loaded up in a corner. The steering is direct and well weighted, while the ride is best described as communicative; big bumps don’t thump up through the springs and dampers and
into the passenger compartment, but you do get jostled around in your seat a little, while there is a small amount of flex from the bodyshell, especially over patchy roads. We’re actually glad that Mazda hasn’t eradicated roll altogether, because this gives a sense of communication with the chassis and relays just how much grip there is on offer. And when the MX-5 is approaching the limit, it’s clearly communicated and rather softly defined. The MX-5 is easy to drive quickly and a lot of fun, especially with the roof down, which in this soft-top model is quickly dropped manually with the simple flick of a catch. With 130bhp and just 152Nm of torque produced relatively high up the rev range at 4,500rpm, the MX-5’s motor does need working, but it’s connected to a beautiful six-speed manual gearbox that offers such a positive shift action, it’s a joy to use. But weighing in at only 1,107kg the MX-5 is still surprisingly fast, springing from 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds. The rasp and gentle vibrations from the naturally aspirated engine – and the wind in your hair – make it feel faster. This MY22 car represents the Japanese philosophy of constant improvement, and while the rake and reach-adjustable steering wheel helps find an acceptable driving position in the cramped cabin (which hasn’t always been so easy in past versions), having been on sale for
“TheMX-5 is easyto drive quickly and a lot of fun, especially with the roof d
Mazda
FIRSTDRIVE Updates h nearly seven years the MX-5 cabin is starting to look and feel dated. It’s not down to quality – after all, simple plastics and other materials help keep the price down to £27,055 for this Sport-spec car. Instead, we’d have liked to have seen Mazda’s latest infotainment set-up from the 3 hatchback and revised CX-5 SUV introduced here. In other areas, the car still scores well, thanks to the philosophy of lightweight engineering. Fuel economy stands at a claimed 44.8mpg, which we achieved on our test, so it’s efficient and should be cheap to run for a sports car. It also gets a decent amount of kit, with sat-nav (albeit compromised as mentioned), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 16-inch alloys, heated leather seats, cruise control, lane-departure warning, climate control and automatic LED lights. Practicality isn’t a strong point, however. Even as a two-seater there’s only 130 litres of boot space.
Essentials
Mazda MX-5 1.5 Sport Price: Engine: Power/torque: Transmission:
0-62mph: Top speed: Economy: CO2:
£27,055 1.5-litre 4cyl petrol 130bhp/152Nm Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive 8.3 seconds 127mph 44.8mpg 142g/km
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MX-5 Sport
Running costs
44.8mpg (official) £73 fill-up
Performance 0-62mph/top speed 8.3 seconds/127mph
elp to maintain compact roadster’s appeal
Verdict
PRACTICALITY Cabin is starting to show its age and has always felt small, but this also means the MX-5 is nice and compact. The knock-on effect is a small 130-litre boot, but it’s still usable enough for two people
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EQUIPMENT Sport trim is a more affordable EQUIPMENT With 16-inch alloy wheels option but still gets the kit you’d want, including heated seats and an infotainment system that offers Apple CarPlay compatibility, even if the set-up does feel dated now
fitted as standard the MX-5’s ride is fairly soft and absorbent for a sports car, helped by a low kerbweight. However, despite new KPC system there is still noticeable roll in corners
SUBTLE updates to the MX-5 have kept the roadster appealing in an increasingly small class. But at this time of year the Mazda comes into its own, offering sweet, nowimproved driving dynamics, a characterful powertrain and a genuinely enjoyable ride and handling balance; it’s exploitable at sensible speeds on the road. However, the infotainment and interior are now showing their age.
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Ultimate guide to caravans and
CARAVANINGSPECIAL
Ultimateguideto caravans,motorhomes, towcarsandkit Summer’s coming, and here’s all you need to know before heading to the great outdoors Stuart Milne
Stuart_Milne@dennis.co.uk
CARAVANNING is back. Along with camper vans and motorhomes, there’s been a resurgence in people taking to the road to discover new and muchloved destinations. It’s not hard to see why; being locked down and stuck indoors for months at a time has led to renewed interest in the great outdoors. With 385,000 households currently signed up, the Caravan and Motorhome Club is now enjoying record membership numbers, and this year’s Caravan, Camping and Motorhome show in February attracted a 100,000-strong sell-out crowd. Interested in taking the plunge? Over the next 24 pages we’ve covered the absolute basics of caravanning and the kit you’ll need, plus learning to tow and what to tow with. We’ve highlighted the very best new and used caravans, and we’ve recommended campsites across the length and breadth of the UK. If you’re hungry for more, we recommend you join the Caravan and Motorhome Club, which has helped us to produce this guide. It provides access to a huge network of high-quality sites, with member discounts and expert advice. Visit camc.com for more information. 30 SpecialIssue
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HOW TO CHOOSE A CARAVAN
CONTENTS
Guide to caravans
Choosing your ideal caravan Page 32
Guide to towing
Training - what’s involved?
Page 44
Top picks from the experts
Page 46
Everything to consider
Page 52
Best towcars named
Choosing a motorhome Guide to motorhomes
We name best camper vans Page 54
Where to stay
The top 20 sites in the UK
Essential kit
CARAVA THE BA
Page 56
Don’t leave home without it Page 58
WITH an incredible number of options out there, ranging from modest £500 used examples to brandnew, six-figure wonders, choosing the right caravan might seem like an impossible task. However, it’s easy enough to narrow things down by examining your needs and deciding how much you’re willing to spend. Once you’ve settled on a budget, consider how many people the caravan needs to sleep. Then, think about the layout that best suits your needs. Many websites for new and used caravans will let you search based on criteria like kitchen and bathroom location and bed types, such as fixed bunks or drop-down beds. You’ll need to double-check the towing capacity of your car and its kerbweight. The ‘85 per cent rule’ that you may hear about refers to guidance suggesting the laden weight of the caravan should be no more than 85 per cent of the towcar’s kerbweight. Annual servicing costs are often based on the number of axles a caravan has. Most caravans are single-axle, while larger caravans use a twin-axle set-up. Vast tri-axle caravans are rare in the UK.
“In the UK, towing speed limits are 50mph on single carriageways and 60mph on dual carriageways”
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ANNING: SICS
FIELD OF DREAMS Getting there needs preparation and investing in the right equipment
Caravans and motorhomes offer real freedom, says Matt Robinson, but getting started properly is crucial
THE LAW
IN December 2021, the UK’s rules on towing changed. Now, anyone with a full UK driving licence issued after 1 January 1997 is permitted to tow trailers and caravans weighing up to 3,500kg (MAM) without having to take an extra test. However, for drivers with a licence issued before 1997, the rules remain the same as before – they are generally allowed to tow trailers and caravans weighing up to 8,250kg (MAM). Before you start towing, you should checkyour licence to ensure that your outfit is within the law. A vehicle’s towing weight limit must also be adhered to, and a driver needs to be able to see four metres on either side of the towed caravan and 20 metres behind. To do this, you’ll almost certainly need to invest in mirror extensions. The caravan’s number plate needs to match that of the car towing it, and the law says that it must be lit after dark while the caravan is being towed. Finally, in the UK, the speed limits when towing are 50mph on single-carriageway roads, and 60mph on dual carriageways.
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TOWING WITH AN EV
WITH many electric cars packing impressive torque figures that are instantly delivered, in a sense EVs are ideal for towing, but they’re not without their problems. Firstly, not all EVs are Type Approved to tow, meaning fitting a tow bar could invalidate your warranty and insurance, so check the situation before you commit. If a car can be specified with an optional towbar, you’re on safer ground. Then there’s the issue of range: even towing a lighter caravan can reduce an EV’s range by half. With anything over 300 miles deemed impressive for an EV right now, such a big dent could prove very limiting. Towing has a drastic effect on the efficiency of combustion-powered tow vehicles, too, but when you need to fill up with fuel, pulling into many petrol stations is easy; you may need to unhitch your caravan to charge your EV. If you tend to stick closer to home when camping, an EV will do the job just as well as a combustion car, if not better. You can go further afield, but be aware of the extra complexities involved.
A-FRAME: The triangular-shaped protrusion from a caravan that carries the jockey wheel (see below) and the towing hitch BERTHS: Beds/the number of occupants a caravan or motorhome can accommodate CASSETTE: A tank for a chemical toilet that can be removed and emptied CDP: Chemical disposal point – where a chemical toilet’s cassette can be emptied CORNER STEADIES: Four legs that wind down from the corners of the caravan to keep it stable CRIS: The UK’s national register of caravans DINETTE: A table and chairs that can be folded away to create a sleeping area when not in use GREY WATER: Waste water from the sink and shower drains HARDSTANDING: A kind of campsite pitch with a more weather-resistant surface than grass, e.g. pebbles HOOKUP: An electrical point on a campsite pitch that can be connected to your caravan JOCKEY WHEEL: A small wheel that helps when manoeuvring the hitch onto the tow ball LEISURE BATTERY: A 12-volt battery used to power a caravan’s various features MAM: Maximum Authorised Mass – interchangeable with MTPLM (below) MIRO: Mass in Running Order – the caravan’s weight in the manufacturer’s standard spec MTPLM: Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass – a weight figure that your caravan and all the equipment onboard must not exceed while it’s being towed NOSEWEIGHT: The weight of your caravan and its contents on the tow ball OUTFIT: The caravan and the vehicle towing it combined PITCH: Where you parkyour caravan at a campsite to stay the night SNAKING: An unstable side-to-side movement made by the caravan, sometimes caused by wind TOURING: Used to differentiate towed caravans from static ones. It also refers to pitches suitable for both towed caravans and motorhomes
Which caravan should you buy?
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GUIDE TO CARAVANS Over the next 12 pages we pick out the best caravans for every budget, and with different features
LIGHTWEIGHT & COMPACT
Adria Action 361 LT From: £21,475 Berths: 2
PROS: Unique design, lightweight simplicity and surprisingly practical for two. CONS: Spartan equipment levels, narrow single beds, tight headroom in the lounge.
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THE great staycation summers of 2020 and 2021 prompted millions of Brits to beg, borrow or steal a caravan to grab a couple of much-needed weeks away. Many holidaymakers will be making a dash overseas now that pandemic travel restrictions have been eased. However, buoyant demand for peak-season campsite pitches and second-hand caravans suggests that many first-time caravanners enjoyed the independence and flexibility that a touring holiday offers, and plan to do it again thissummer.So, ifyou’re among the growing ranks of the ‘caravan curious’ considering a purchase in time for the greatsummer getaway, whatare the bestoptions? Do you want a comfortable fixed bed that doesn’t require wrestling with a bunch of cushions and sheets at the end of the day? Or is a space-efficient multi-berth layout a priority – with plenty of room for the kids to bunk down while you kick back and relax in front of the TV? We’ve compiled a list of the most popular caravans at various prices to guide you, but first a caveat: caravan manufacturers are facing similar supply-chain challenges to the automotive sector, so expect to encounter long lead times when purchasing a new caravan. As with any major purchase, do your research, shop around and try to work out which layout will work for your requirements before taking the plunge.
“There’s a growing rank of the ‘caravan curious’ considering a purchase for the summer” ACTIVE Simple layout is designed for those wanting a base they can use to go out on adventures
THE cute little Action was a groundbreaking caravan that single-handedly created the compact caravan class 15 years ago. Its unique styling remains eye-catching and its low weight and aerodynamics will become increasingly important as electric towcars become more mainstream. Inside, there’s a cosy lounge that converts into a pair of fairly narrow twin singles or a huge double bed. At the rear, there’s a kitchen and a corner washroom with WC and shower. Weighing in at less than a tonne unladen, the Action has a payload of up to 300kg and there’s gas heating and electric lighting for year-round adventures. The Action broke the mould on its UK debut in 2008 and while the niche has expanded with the arrival of newcomers from Swift and Knaus, the littlest Adria can still hold its own.
Swift Basecamp 4 From: £24,495 Berths: 4
CLEVERLY packaged with some neat innovations to maximise practicality, the Basecamp 4 is for the next generation of active tourers for whom a caravan is a passport to outdoor adventures rather than a country cottage on wheels. Under the funky decals and front mouldings, the Basecamp has a fairly standard lightweight multi-berth tourer layout. There’s parallel seating in the front lounge, converting to a large double bed with a pair of bunks for the kids at the back. The washroom and kitchen are basic and there are few frills. The main difference from a more conventional caravan is the back door, making it easier to use as a covered trailer for transporting bikes, boards or compact kayaks. PROS: Looks the part and is light enough to tow with a modest family hatchback. CONS: You could buy a much more comfortable and roomier conventional caravan for the money.
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ACCESS Contemporary design looks smart, while the rear door boosts versatility
Knaus Sport&Fun Black Edition From: £26,090 Berths: 4
THE Sport&Fun has been around for a few years, and while it was always a practical weekend getaway vehicle for active couples and families, the textured body panels and garish colours were always a bit ‘late 80s’. But with the arrival of the more restrained
Black Edition and its subdued colour scheme, this compact tourer just got cool. A large garage under the front bed and a full-height rear door mean the Sport&Fun is a practical load lugger, yet it remains comfortable in comparison with its more
spartan competitors. With room for a whole fleet of surfboards on the integrated roof rack, two double beds, loads of storage and a clever shower system, the Sport&Fun is a better equipped and roomier alternative to the ubiquitous campervan.
PROS: Comfortable and practical in equal measure. CONS: Pricey – but not as pricey as the most basic campervan with more generous accommodation.
CLEVER Smart layout and included awning boost this unit’s versatility
Bailey Discovery D4-2 From: £18,999 Berths: 2
IT looks like a conventional caravan, only smaller, but the Bailey Discovery D4-2 ticks pretty much all the boxes of its ‘cooler’ compact rivals, while offering superior accommodation and lightweight touring at an eye-catching price. Ostensibly it’s a
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fairly basic two-berth, but the addition of a £1,200 inflatable wraparound awning pretty much doubles the living space on offer. The Discovery’s unique curved body makes this possible – creating room for a family of four in a super-lightweight caravan
that doesn’t weigh much more than a trailer tent. This combination of lightweight, compact, hybrid caravan/tent technology is likely to become more prevalent for families who can’t justify the expense of running a large SUV to tow a big family van.
PROS: Lightweight, clever design integration with awning, bargain price tag. CONS: Not as ‘cool’ as some of its showier rivals.
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Eriba Touring 530 Ocean Drive From: £26,200 Berths: 3
THE Eriba Touring is an authentic caravanning icon, and the bold retro colours of the Ocean Drive hark back to the genesis of the original Eriba concept back in the 1950s. The unique spaceframe construction means this compact
tourer is built to last, and it has certainly stood the test of time. The pop-top makes it more aerodynamic to tow and easier to store, and it’s equipped with a washroom and basic kitchen, but the accommodation is decidedly
cosy by conventional standards. In southern Europe, the Eriba’s fabric pop-top offers welcome ventilation during the heat of the day, but on a breezy British seaside site at Easter, the open-air ambience will be less welcome.
STYLE Retro looks hold appeal, but poptop roof leaves interior open to the elements
PROS: Stylish design icon that’s built to last and will retain its value. CONS: Cosy accommodation that’s effectively restricted to spring and summer touring.
TARDIS Adding a dropdown bed in the roof means there’s space to fit more kit into this compact unit
Weinsberg CaraOne 390 From: £21,690 Berths: 4
HOW on earth do you squeeze four berths, a washroom, kitchen and lounge into such a compact caravan?This innovative new arrival on the UK market uses drop-down roof bed technology first deployed in motorhomes to create two double beds in the space that
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serves as a U-shaped wraparound lounge during the daytime, when the drop-down bed is retracted into the roof. It’s a clever solution, which means there’s an awful lot crammed into this tiny but stylish touring caravan. Built to exacting
German standards, there’s a compact washroom in the corner and an end kitchen with all the kit you need – including a 133-litre tower fridge. The CaraOne tips the scales at 1,184kg – which includes a useful payload of 184kg.
PROS: Couples can sleep in the dropdown bed without having to convert the lounge into a bed for the night. CONS: Payload and storage are low for genuine multi-berth practicality.
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From: £17,544 Berths: 2
THE Xplore 422 is a classic lightweight two-berth caravan with a superbly spaceefficient layout that delivers everything a couple needs for comfortable touring. It’s lightweight and easy to tow with a modest hatchback, and has a price tag that looks incredibly good value for money in the current climate. The end kitchen layout maximises the living accommodation in the front lounge, which converts to a roomy transverse double bed. The £500 SE pack enhances the standard spec to match its direct rivals, while a towing stabiliser and extractor fan above the kitchen – both of which you’d probably want – add another £500. The 422 is a bright and breezy entrylevel van that makes excellent use of space on a narrower body and means touring is accessible to couples at an attractive price and weight.
PROS: A comfortable couple’s van that represents excellent value for money – but you’d want the £500 SE pack. CONS: Front settees are too short to use as twin single beds.
TRADITIONAL The 422 offers plenty of space for two people within a relatively compact yet traditional caravan shape LAYOUT Teardrop design is packed tight for four, but aerodynamic shape will be a boon for EV drivers
T@B L400 TD From: £22,080 Berths: 4
AN instant classic when it was launched in 2004, the T@B Teardrop caravan is enjoying a surge in interest at the moment due to its super-streamlined aerodynamic shape. This and the caravan’s modest 1,200kg weight when laden make it an ideal partner
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for towing with an EV, and the four-berth T@B L400 is extremely bijou and cleverly packaged. It includes an oblique rear dinette that maximises space without obstructing the entrance door and there’s a fixed transverse double bed up front. Somehow
there’s also space for a kitchen and enclosed washroom, but precious little space for anything else. As a two-berth, it kind of works, but realistically, it’s only a very occasional four-berth to share with people you know really well.
PROS: Super-cool, funky and light enough to tow with a supermini or EV. CONS: Space is at a premium, and add a few basic options like proper gas and electrics, and the price breaks £25k.
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PROS: Compact, lightweight and aerodynamic – the perfect caravan for the electric era. High-quality build and good finish. Low-profile design looks great. CONS: It’s always going to be very cosy with four or five on board, but it’s ideal for active families who spend most of their time outdoors. Headroom is restricted in areas
Eriba Feeling 470 From: £20,880 Berths: Up to 5
THE Feeling has been around for more than a decade and with the predicted increase in caravanners wanting to tow with an EV, the streamlined Eriba could be poised to find its forte. The pop-top roof significantly reduces the frontal area when you’re towing, which cuts drag –
the most significant drain on an EV’s battery at motorway speeds. Given the caravan’s compact footprint, space inside is always going to be at a premium, but this super-flexible layout works for couples and active families, and it can accommodate up to five if the
optional bed pack is At just is also easy t fuel-efficient can be store or in a stand
separate shower and a pair of fixed single beds, which could be used by adults or children, leaving the lounge free for mum and dad after the kids have gone to bed. The smooth exterior design from the Slovenian manufacturer feels very 21st
century, while the interior styling is contemporary European, and more fashion-forward than many UK offerings. The huge panoramic front window and sunroof lend a really spacious, airy vibe to the open-plan lounge.
Adria Adora Seine From: £29,495 Berths: 4
ANOTHER innovative layout from Adria, the Adora Seine offers flexible, familyfriendly accommodation on a lightweight 7ft 6in single-axle 1,550kg chassis that can be towed by a fairly modest family car. There’s a roomy end washroom with
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PROS: Lightweight, clever design integration with awning, bargain price. CONS: Arguably not as ‘cool’ as some of its showier rivals.
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towcars - Caravans Bailey Unicorn Seville From: £28,199 Berths: 2
THIS classic touring layout has been around for decades – and with good reason. Dispensing with a fixed bed keeps the footprint as compact as possible and makes the most of the space available to create a lightweight, easy-to-tow caravan with an outstanding washroom. The Seville is focused on the core with no concessions t and with an all-up we be towed by a compact The roomy lounge h and the wonderful end equipped kitchen are d sufficiency – allowing c like to get away from it comfort on remote sit facilities off the beaten
PROS: Generous level of standard equipment with the latest connectivity options readily available. Spaceefficient lightweight layout. Outstanding washroom. CONS: The main bed needs making up before turning in for the night. No concessions to multi-berth flexibility.
Coachman VIP 460 From: £30,640 Berths: 2
THIS is an out and out couple’s caravan with a good standard specification that can be easily towed by a modest towcar. It’s very much at home exploring the roads less travelled and overnighting at remote sites with only the bare essentials. The layout is identical to the Baile Unicorn Seville’s (above), sportin end washroom and a space-efficient lounge, which converts into a large bed or twin singles. The standard e includes programmable central he a wireless phone charging station, the options list runs to a solar panel, DAB radio and 4G internet. To take the stress out of pitching up after a long drive, a self-levelling system will get the caravan level on the pitch for an extra £3,450.
Elddis Avante 454 From: £22,344 Berths: 2
THE Avante 454 takes a different approach to delivering a couple’s lightweight touring caravan by dispensing with the large end washroom and replacing it with a transverse island bed that doesn’t require making up before bedtime. Inevitably, this means there’s less room for ablutions, but for caravanners who prefer to stay on larger sites with comprehensive faci not too much of a worry. The 454 also sports an Lwhich is great for informal ent perhaps less well suited to d friends. This caravan is less l equipped than some of the upmarket two-berths in our selection, but at 1,310kg all up, it can easily be towed by a modest towcar.
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PROS: Lightweight luxury for adventurous couples who like to expand their horizons. Excellent washroom. CONS: Enhanced connectivity
PROS: Great value for money. Lightweight fixed-bed tourer with good standard spec for the price. Roomy and comfortable L-shaped lounge. CONS: Lacks some of the modern connectivity provided by more expensive rivals. Layout means washroom is relatively cramped.
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Ultimate guide to caravans and Sprite Alpine 4 From: £21,195 Berths: 4
SPRITE is an iconic name in caravans, evoking memoriesofcarefree familyholidays for many middle-aged couples who may now have children or even grandchildren. The Alpine 4 is primarily a couple’s caravan with a bit of flexibility to take younger guests for occasional sleepovers. The fixed bed needs no making up in the evenings, and the front loung to a transverse double come A narrow 7ft 2in bodyshell s weight, but the tiny corner was feels pretty cramped, and ther precious little room behind to past the chef at teatime. On the upside, the Sprite can be towed by a family hatchback, is simple manoeuvre on site and relativ easy to store on a drivewayat
Xplore 554
From: £19,644 Berths: 4
THE Xplore 554 is a brave attempt to offer multi-berth flexibility and fixed-bed comfort on a lightweight chassis that’s easy to tow at an attractive price point. It also incorporates a desirable end washroom on a single-axle chassis to save weight. While it works well as a comprehensively equipped couple’s van that ticks pretty much all the boxes, space is likely to be squeezed with four on bo bodyshell is great from a t storage perspective, but it the habitation space. As you’d expect at thi the specification is basic, comfort levels are fine for spring and summer tourin and occasional sleepove with the grandchildren.
Compass
From: £23,644 Berths: 5
A NEW addition to the Compass range, this cleverly packaged multi-berth makes the most of the space across two separate lounges that double as bedrooms. Creating separate spaces for adults and children is one of the secrets to happy family caravan holidays and the Casita is one of the best examples of this on the UK market. With its traditional parallel seats, the front lounge is the best bet for mealtime while the L-shaped rear lou play space for kids when isn’t playing ball. At night lounge converts to a doub an optional pop-up bunk the kids, leaving the front free for mum and dad to re in once the children have been safely tucked in.
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PROS: Lightweight and easy to store on a driveway thanks to narrower bodyshell – saving on additional storage costs. Towable with a hatchback. CONS: Nowhere for the grownups to sit and wind down after the kids have gone to bed. Cramped washroom.
PROS: A lot of caravan for the money – and it ticks an awful lot of boxes. Easy to tow and store. Flexible family-friendly layout. CONS: Maybe trying a little too hard to be all things to all people. Standard spec is pretty basic and storage space is at a premium.
ex all-rounder that will cope with the needs of a growing family. Innovative design creates separate spaces for adults and children. CONS: All the beds need to be made up every night. Washroom is on the small side for hosing off kids before bedtime.
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Adria Adora Isonzo From: £29,705 Berths 4
THE Isonzo is a wide-bodied luxury tourer aimed primarily at couples who might want to take the grandchildren away for the occasional weekend treat. The extra width creates space for a transversely mounted fixed-island double bed, with a narrow washroom incorporating a
separate shower cabinet positioned across the back of the van. The cosy lounge up front converts into another transverse double and there’s a well equipped kitchen featuring an oven, microwave and full-height fridge. The contemporary styling feels more on-trend
than many UK counterparts and the build quality is approaching German standards. At 1,900kg all up, this eight-metre luxury tourer will need a fairly muscular towcar to pull it in comfort – think large executive estate with a powerful diesel engine or a mid-size SUV.
PROS: Stylish and contemporary caravan with a comfortable fixed bed and comprehensive spec. Stylish detail lighting. CONS: The washroom is just a little narrow compared with its twin-axle competitors. Heavy to tow – needs a large estate or SUV.
sports a unique layout, and this compact seven-berth caravan has a central dinette, a fixed front double and a triple bunk at the back. There’s also a compact corner washroom and a decent kitchen. The intelligent use of space and clever packaging make it an ideal choice for
families. And although space will be at a premium with a full complement on board, this caravan is aimed squarely at those with an active lifestyle who will spend most of their time outdoors and have the majority of their meals sitting outside under the awning.
PROS: Unique and innovative layout that’s impossible to find on a UK-built caravan. Clever use of space. Fine build quality. CONS: Compact footprint, and the flipside to German build quality is additional weight. Cramped with seven people on board.
Knaus Südwind 580 From: £33,995 Berths: 7
LIKE German cars, Teutonic caravans have a deserved reputation for good build quality and excellent reliability that justifies the premium price tag. Knaus is a company renowned for its excellence in design and build quality, and the Südwind 580 is a perfect example. It
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THE Compass Casita is a brilliant touring caravan, with lots of room to accommodate a growing family without requiring a big SUV to tow it. An 8ft-wide bodyshell offers extra room and enhances the spacious open-plan design. There’s a huge lounge and a separate dining area opposite the well equipped kitchen. At the back is a separate fixed corner double bed, with a sizeable washroom for an en suite feel. This design approach is the gold standard for young families, with separate living spaces for children and for cleaning you the end of a d activities, plus comfortable b that doesn’t making up for the parents.
Swift Elegance 835 From: £40,495 Berths: 4
THIS is a different take on the luxury two-berth caravan, with occasional multi-berth flexibility. The fixed transverse island rear bed is aimed squarely at couples, while the 8ft-wide body means there’s lots of room to get in and out of bed without disturbing your partner. The generous-sized washroom is split across the middle of the van, offering en suite privacy from the living area plus the ability to close it off from the bedroom, too. There’s also a comprehensively and a cosy lounge, ideal for two people will easily seat four. Underfloor he standard, and ma the caravan’s func can be controlled v a smartphone app.
Coachman Lusso 1 From: £41,880 Berths: 4
COACHMAN’S Lusso is another UK-built luxury tourer with occasional multi-berth flexibility, which feels a cut above rivals when it comes to those luxury detail flourishes. The 8ft-wide bodyshell allows the fixed island double bed to be transversely mounted, shortening the footprint and allowing Coachman to build the Lusso on a singleaxle platform to save weight. Out back is a beautifully finished full-width washroom, while the L-shaped se really makes the open-plan front An L-shaped kit maximises workt space and the Lus be ordered with air-con and a selflevelling system.
PROS: Roomy, familyfriendly layout that can be towed by a large family car. Fixed-bed comfort for the adults. Not too heavy despite wide bodyshell. CONS: Lacks separate lounge space for the adults when all the kids are in bed. Too big to park on the driveway.
PROS: A luxurious tourer for two, with a great bed and a huge washroom. Smartphone-controlled functionality allows the caravan to be preheated. CONS: The twin beds in the front lounge are only big enough for children to use. Looks pricey and heavy, requiring a large SUV to tow it.
PROS: Single-axle platform keeps the weight down for easier towing. Wonderful end washroom. Practical L-shaped kitchen. CONS: The rooflights over the lounge and bedroom are on the small side and this is a pricey proposition for a first-time caravan buyer.
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THE Avante 868 is another innovative familyfriendly tourer that offers genuinely spacious accommodation for growing families. Its 8ft-wide bodyshell and twin-axle chassis maximise the room in the airy front lounge and unlike many multi-berth caravans, there is plenty of storage incorporated into the layout. The lounge converts to a large double or twin singles, with a fixed double and bunks at the back of the van. The washroom is split across the central aisle, creating a separate shower and washroom with an en suit that offers the The 1,724k doesn’t need to tow it and layout will suit changing need a growing fami
Buccaneer Cruiser From: £39,044 Berths: 4
WHILE its name evokes the lure of the open road, this luxury caravan is a good example of an accelerating trend at the top end of the market: the rise of the semi-permanent pitch. Essentially, these big, heavy caravans spend most of the year on static pitches that owners ‘rent’ for the entire season from caravan park operators, so towing is minimised. The Cruiser is well equipped, with central heating and a full suite of tech and connectivity options. The space-efficient transverse island double bed creates ro and a room It’s a s couple’s va doubles as berth for w grandchild come to st
Bailey Unicorn Cabrera From: £29,199 Berths: 4
BRISTOL-based Bailey is a master of the familyfriendly touring caravan and the Unicorn Cabrera is quite possibly the most practical premium four-berther on the UK market. Based on a single-axle 7ft 5in chassis, the Cabrera weighs just 1,600kg, meaning it can be safely towed with a fairly modest family hatchback or estate car. It has a large fixed island double bed and an split across the centre of t while the lounge convert large double bed or – for children – two singles. Central heating is fitted standard, with extra c and entertainment syste options. Space-efficient inside shows the attention that has gone into this car
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PROS: Space for a large family at a realistic price. Plenty of storage and a usable payload, even with six people on board. Flexibility to cope with changing needs of a growing family. CONS: Rear fixed double bed is a little on the narrow side for adults. Bunks don’t work for very young children or teenagers.
PROS: Space-efficient layout with all the latest technological mod cons. Comprehensive suite of connectivity options. Fixed island bed is comfortable. CONS: Needs a large towcar to pull it, but more likely to be parked on a semi-permanent pitch.
PROS: Lighter than most rivals without noticeably compromising living space. Central heating makes the Unicorn usable all year round. Clever design and packaging touches. CONS: Lacks some of the ‘bling’ of pricier rivals. The interior styling is a little uninspiring compared with
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Hymer Nova
Years: 2008-10 Berths: 2-4 Pick of the bunch: 470 Expect to pay: £9,000-£12,000
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HYMER has a deserved reputation for building caravans to last and the Nova was a popular import during the caravanning boom years between 2005 and 2015. The two-berth 470 and four-berth 540 were the most popular models and there are usually a handful in the caravan classifieds and at dealers nationwide. The downside to Hymer’s build quality is a weight penalty; the 470 tips the scales at 1,500kg and needs a substantial vehicle to tow it. As with all used vans, look out for delamination evidenced by soft patches in the floor, cracking in the exterior gel coat, DIY repairs and leaks.
Knaus StarClass
Years: 2006-2009 Berths 2-5 Pick of the bunch: 480 Expect to pay: £7,000-£12,000
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THE Knaus StarClass is an iconic caravan that took the UK market by storm when it arrived in 2006. The striking front panel and pastelcoloured side panels broke the ‘white box on wheels’ mould and it became a modern classic. The interior of early UK models now looks a little clunky, but it was built to last and as long as they have been cared for, even 15-year-old examples still look fresh. The two-berth 480 was a popular choice for Brits, with the family-friendly 560 also finding favour. Check for damp patches, lift the carpet and prod the floor, and pay close attention to door and locker catches.
T@B
Years: 2015-2020 Berths: 2-4 Pick of the bunch: 400L Expect to pay: £10,000-£15,000
DESPITE their design icon status, there are usually a handful of used T@Bs available at any time because these funky little tourers don’t work for everyone. T@Bs are made in Germany and their design and quality are pretty robust, while remaining light and easy to manoeuvre once on site. But bear in mind the standard specification was very basic and gas and electric services weren’t always included in UK imports. Beware of retrofit DIY electric and gas services or vehicles that may have been used for festival glamping weekends.
PROS: German build quality and robust – if slightly clunky – interiors. Good availability of spare parts. CONS: Hymers tend to be on the heavy side and they don’t come cheap, while good, more recent used models are in high demand.
PROS: Elegant exterior and distinctive profile. Striking rear light clusters. Solid, if slightly dated interiors. German build quality. CONS: Four-berth models are heavy compared with UK-built equivalents. Washrooms can look tired after extensive use over a decade or so.
PROS: Iconic design, lightweight and easy to tow. Aerodynamic design suitable for EVs with restricted towing ability. CONS: Tiny interiors: four-berth models are realistically 2+1. 320 has no washroom/WC. Very limited baseline spec means some lack gas or electric services.
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Years: 2007-2020 Berths: 2-6 Pick of the bunch: Major 4 Expect to pay: £7,500-£18,000
THE popular Sprite brand is synonymous with budget family caravanning and there’s a huge choice of used examples. The range comprises lightweight two-berths and roomy twin-axle six-berths for larger families, and even the bigger models are generally light enough to tow with a family car or medium crossover. Kit levels tend to be quite basic, but gas and electric services should be there. Look out for multi-berths that have serious wear and tear, particularly kitchens and washrooms. Tired soft furnishings can be easily replaced, but upgrading water and gas appliances is a job for an approved workshop.
PROS: A comprehensive range of layouts to suit couples and families. Relatively light weight and easy to tow. All the essentials included in the standard UK spec. CONS: Early examples can feel a bit tired; the price should reflect this. Narrower 7ft 2in bodyshell makes the interiors of early family models feel a little cramped.
Bailey Pursuit
PROS: Robust build quality. Retains its value well, but look for a maindealer service history. Wide range of layouts. BAILEY’S Pursuit is a family favourite with broad CONS: Interiors appeal at an attractive price. The firm’s Alutech sometimes feel a little construction technique makes it stronger and plain and floral fabric more durable than some UK rivals, and there’s patterns on earlier models won’t be to everyone’s a wide range of berths and layouts on offer. The flexible 540-5 has a classic layout with taste. Expect to pay a parallel front benches, which convert to a large premium for low-use, historied examples. double bed, and a washroom with two bunks alongside. The two-berth 400/2 is a superlight couple’s tourer with a huge end washroom that can be towed by a supermini. Standard kit tends to cover the basics, but many used examples may have an awning thrown in to extend the accommodation space.
Years: 2014-2018 Berths: 2-5 Pick of the bunch: 540-5 Expect to pay: £9,000-£15,000
Compass Corona 574
PROS: Huge range of layouts for families and couples. Lots of used stock, so you should find a reasonable one nearby. A POPULAR all-rounder from a UK multi-marque Good standard spec. CONS: Earlier models will firm, with an abundance of used examples be looking tired inside and available. The cabinetry of earlier examples may have more serious is beginning to feel a little dated, but the issues under the skin. soft furnishings remain pleasingly current. Older models are prone Standard specs evolved over time but to DIY ‘customisation’ by should include gas, water and electrical services. A full set of owner’s club stickers can second or third owners. be a good indication that the caravan has been lovingly cared for, but beware of DIY bodges and fixes undertaken by hobbyists. Look for a clean but well used example with a service history. Check with a dampmeter for water ingress and the floor for any softness.
Years: 2007-2015 Berths: 2-6 Pick of the bunch: 574 Expect to pay: £6,000-£14,000
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Ultimate guide to caravans and
Chris Rosamond
Chris_Rosamond@autovia.co.uk
IF you’re currently considering entering the world of caravanning, you’re probably aware of recent driver licensing changes that mean everyone now has the freedom to tow a trailer of up to 3,500kgs without needing to take an extra towing test. But with freedom comes responsibility, and if you’re new to the science of towing, the first thing you’re going to want to know is how to do it safely. While you can gen-up on basic principles, towing tips and speed limits easily enough online, it’s the ‘manoeuvring’ bit that tends to make people nervous. For the majority of would-be caravanners who didn’t grow up twirling tractor trailers around a farmyard, or who have no other means of acquiring the necessary skills and experience, signing up for towing training is a no-brainer. For an insight into what’s on offer, we hooked up with professional instructor Matt Price from Farnborough, Hampshire, (who incidentally did grow up driving trailers on a farm) to see if he could help me with the toughest towing challenge of all: reversing. I’ve towed a variety of things over the years, including boats, caravans and cars on trailers, but still felt like a novice when reversing. Maintaining a sense of humour helps overcome the embarrassment of botched manoeuvres, but I was eager to see if Matt could help improve my chances of avoiding trouble in the first place. He reckons even novices only need a few hours of training to crackthe basics, and knowing you can confidently back a caravan into a space on a site, or reverse up a lane to make way for oncoming traffic, is crucial for peace of mind. Still, Matt kicks off our session with an introduction to the basic principles of trailer-towing, and as we walk around his towcar and caravan combo, we quickly get into essential details, such as loading to the correct noseweight. That’s the weight pressing down on your car’s towball, and it can be adjusted by moving weight forward or back over the caravan’s axle. It’s critical for balance and stability, and varies from van to van, but is typically around 50-70kgs. You can buy devices to measure noseweight if you’re not allowed to take the bathroom scales outside, and this should be checked when you’ve loaded up for any trip. Then it’s a run-through of the features of the towing hitch itself, including the operation of the parking brake, hitch lock and breakaway cable. There’s time to practise hitching and unhitching safely without risking a runaway on uneven ground, and a top tip on checking the caravan brake lights (use your phone in video mode) before the real fun starts. Successfully reversing a caravan is definitely a science, but to the novice it can feel like witchcraft as the caravan veers off every which way but the one you’d hoped for. Matt’s first piece of advice is probably the most useful of all. “Take it slowly, as slow as you can,” he cautions, taking station outside the towcar alongside the nearside door mirror. From there he offers encouragement and instruction
SAFETY FIRST Ensuring everything is connected correctly and that the noseweight is within the maximum limit is key before setting off on the corrective steering wheel inputs as we make our first tentative straight-line reverse. Theory is one thing, practice another. Even at a crawl it pays to watch the van like a hawk in your (extended) door mirrors. Whenever the van starts to loom larger in the left or right mirror, you turn the car’s steering wheel gently in the same direction to bring it back. It’s a simple rule, but requires considerable concentration at first, because you have to overcome the natural instinct to steer against the direction the caravan is already turning. When you do want to reverse the van around a corner, as you typically may have to on a caravan site, then you need some counter-steering to kick off the turn. Only up to the point that your cornering angle is set, though, after which you need to gently wind off the lock and steer the car to follow the caravan around. Confused? Even writing this I’ve had to manoeuvre two model cars on my desk to check that I’m describing things correctly. It just goes to show that there’s no substitute for getting behind the wheel and practising. If you’re anything like me, you’ll need to stop the car frequently at first for a brain reboot mid-manoeuvre, but reversing at a snail’s pace means you never really have to get into too much of a pickle. After a few hashed-up attempts to carry out the manoeuvre, things begin to gel, and it’s fair to say that a couple of hours with Matt improved my technique – and confidence – no end.
“If you’re new to the black art or science of towing, the first thing you’re going to want to know is how to do it safely”
TOWIN
TAKE IN THE VIEW Additional wing mirrors gave Chris a better view of where he was reversing and what the caravan was doing during the manoeuvre. He also towed the caravan on the road, with Matt Price offering advice
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We hook up with professional instructor Matt Price for some valuable tips on towing
What to look for when choosing your course THERE are many towing courses to choose from, but not all tutors are professionally qualified DVSA-approved driving instructors, so it pays to check credentials. Caravan clubs run beginners’ courses, but you may have to share a (sometimes unqualified) instructor’s attention with other learners, and might still need a follow-up course to hone your reversing technique. Club courses in a group could
be a fun way to introduce yourself to the camaraderie of caravanning, but Matt says he’s received feedback from trainees who were disappointed at the lack of individual attention they received in group training. Matt’s four-hour training course covers hitching and loading your caravan safely, reversing skills and techniques, weight distribution and various on-road driving challenges. Find out more at mp-dt.co.uk.
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REVEALED BRITAIN’S BEST TOWCARS 2022 There’s more to towing than just hitching up a caravan. Check out these towcar stars to pick what’s right for you
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CONVENIENT, affordable and fun; it’s no surprise caravan holidays are booming. Hitching a mobile holiday home to the family car and heading for wherever you fancy is a reality for more people in the UK than ever. But in a rapidly changing motoring landscape – Estate? SUV? Petrol? Diesel? Hybrid? Electric? – which are the best models for the job? This question is a hot topic for the Caravan and Motorhome Club, which holds an annual test to uncover the best towing options. The cars are put through their paces to assess handling, acceleration and braking on the rolling hills of the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. First, though, give some thought to what you will be towing. Matching a car with a caravan is crucial to ensure they are compatible – for safety and also to stay on the right side of the law. You may be able to haul a one-tonne caravan with a two-tonne car, but not the other way round. All cars have a legal maximum weight for towing a braked trailer, such as a caravan, so
that’s the first figure to look at. And checkyour car’s kerbweight; a caravan that keeps to within 85 per cent of it is best for easy and safe towing. Consider your chosen caravan’s recommended noseweight, making sure it doesn’t exceed the maximum figure your car’s towbar will allow. To ensure the best stability, the noseweight must be checked every time you load up for a trip, to make sure it’s within the correct parameters. Finally, establish what the gross train weight (GTW) will be for a loaded car and caravan combined – and double check that your licence allows you to drive it. There were changes to the licence classes that were introduced last year.
“The cars are put through their paces to assess handling, acceleration and braking on the hills of the Millbrook Proving Ground”
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towcars - Best towcars WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “Another outstanding towcar from Volvo. Performance is significantly enhanced by the hybrid boost, and the ride and handling are up with the best in class. This is all backed up with the reassurance and surefootedness of all-wheel-drive”
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “Goodness, this is a phenomenal car. It’s big enough for a family and their luggage, plus it’s great to look at.”
Volvo V60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD CLASS WINNER: Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
Kerbweight: 2,075kg Gross vehicle: 2,550kg Noseweight: 100kg Towing capacity (braked): 2,000kg
Price: from £48,390
WHAT WE SAY: THE V60 has the attributes of the time-honoured Volvo estate, only here it’s paired with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that offers a claimed 54 miles of electric-only running. The spaciousness is expected, although there’s perhaps even more room in the back than you might think, plus the V60’s large boot is unaffected by the addition of the hybrid system’s battery. And it’s that power pack that delivers the claimed electric-only range, although it’s closer to 25-27 miles in our experience, and will be less still when towing. It takes 2.5 hours to charge using a 3.4kW wallbox (it won’t charge any faster than that), or six hours from a domestic three-pin plug. All V60 models offer a luxurious feel, and none are left wanting when it comes to tech; automatic LED headlights, two-zone climate control and a large and intuitive nine-inch touchscreen infotainment screen are among the many highlights. Combine that with a light and airy cabin, and the V60 cements its place among the premium cars. It’s more comfort than sports orientated, but the V60 is still a winner, and Volvo has long been the hero of the caravan park.
SkodaEnyaqiV80Lounge82kWh204PSDSG CLASS WINNER: Caravan Weight Under 1,100kg & CLASS WINNER: Electric Vehicles
Kerbweight: 2,090kg Gross vehicle: 2,612kg Noseweight: 75kg Towing capacity (braked): 750kg
Price: from £41,240
WHAT WE SAY: SKODA’S Enyaq iV is unquestionably one of the best cars we’ve tried so far on the Volkswagen Group’s all-electric MEB platform. And it’s all the more impressive given that it’s the Czech firm’s first bespoke electric car. It offers all the space and usable practicality we’ve come to expect from the brand, but ramps up Skoda’s trademark refinement with its electric drivetrain and supple ride. The second of the three available models, the 80, makes the best choice for towing, not least because it promises a 336-mile range, although you can expect that to be significantly less with a 1,000kg caravan on the back. But when the time comes to charge, the Enyaq accepts up to 135kW, meaning topping up from 10 to 80 per cent takes a little over half an hour. A full charge from empty to full takes nearly 13 hours from a home wallbox. Tech is strong across the range, with a widescreen infotainment display and digital dials the stars, while mid-range Lounge spec offers some very premium-feeling leather trim. If you want more, then there’s a wide range of equipment packs available. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “We couldn’t recommend this enough, particularly in the value section of the market. You genuinely don’t know you’re towing until you look in your mirror.”
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SsangYong Musso Rhino LWB auto CLASS WINNER: Pick-ups
Kerbweight: 2,660kg Gross vehicle: 3,400kg Noseweight: 140kg Towing capacity (braked): 3,500kg
Price: from £37,728
WHAT WE SAY: WHEN it comes to towing, there are few models more muscular than a pick-up, a class of vehicle that’s designed to haul loads with ease. Indeed, with a full load on the back, the choppy ride that pick-up drivers frequently encounter when the truck is unladen is smoothed out. The Musso’s one-tonne payload and 3.5-tonne towing capacity, coupled with 420Nm of torque, means towing really is the Korean pick-up’s forte, even if it’s rather old-school in a few areas. Six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes are offered, and all models have selectable low-range ratios for when you need additional control, such as hauling a caravan across a muddy field. In flagship Rhino form, the Musso has space (including what is said to be the longest load bed on the market) and a smattering of luxury, with an attractive cabin featuring a 9.2-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, auto headlights and wipers and electrically operated, heated and ventilated Nappa leather seats. And being a commercial vehicle, the Musso will be a bit of a tax bargain as a company-car purchase.
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Ultimate guide to caravans and Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG CLASS WINNER: Caravan Weight 1,200-1,300kg Kerbweight: 1,459kg Gross vehicle: 1,960kg Noseweight: 80kg Towing capacity (braked): 1,600kg
Price: from £30,515
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “A great choice for the caravanner who wants a reliable, stylish and quite simply timeless car. You know where you are with a Golf.”
WHAT WE SAY: IT’S true: you do know where you are with this motoring icon. The archetypal hatchback has reigned supreme over eight generations, combining classy looks and practicality, while also being good to drive and offering a comfortable and pleasant place to be, even if cheaper rivals have caught up with the Volkswagen in lots of ways. Exhibit A is the Golf’s technology, with the curious decision to replace physical heater controls with touch-sensitive sliders. When it comes to caravanning, the model of choice is, whisper it, a diesel. That’s because torque is key, and it’s very hard to argue against 361Nm of the stuff from as low as 1,600rpm when you have a 1,240kg caravan to pull along. Acceleration of 40-60mph in 7.8 seconds when towing is impressive, too. Volkswagen offers a wide range of trims across the Golf range, but it’s the R-Line that’s singled out for praise here. It wants for very little, and benefits from some sporty looks and rear privacy glass, which is handy for hiding any additional luggage that you’ve not managed to squeeze inside the fairly average-sized 381-litre boot.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “A good allround towcar, it does everything well and would make a sound purchase.”
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 Tekna+ Xtronic
CLASS WINNER: Caravan Weight 1,300-1,400kg Kerbweight: 1,564kg Gross vehicle: 1,985kg Noseweight: 100kg Towing capacity (braked): 1,800kg
Price: from £37,145
WHAT WE SAY: THAT the Qashqai isn’t the clearcut class leader it used to be says more about a proliferation of excellent rivals than any failings on Nissan’s part. This is the third-generation Qashqai and it improves on its predecessor with more space, better on-board tech and lots of practical touches. We particularly like the rear doors that open to 85 degrees, which makes loading kids in child seats so much easier. The reversible boot floor, complete with a wipe-clean surface, makes carrying muddy boots a cinch. And speaking of boots, the Qashqai has 504 litres of space, but N-Connecta, Tekna and Premiere Edition cars see this cut to 479 litres, due to standard-fit luggage boards, which separate the load bay into individual sections. In its chosen form here, the caravanners’ model of choice is powered by a 1.3-litre petrol engine, sending power to the front wheels via an automatic gearbox. The car’s chassis is significantly stiffer than before, meaning it has a generally more agile feel, and while top-spec models feature multi-link rear suspension, 1.3-litre models have a torsion-beam set-up. It’s not desperately sophisticated, but it is effective when towing.
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towcars - Best towcars WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “While the Arteon is something a bit different, it makes a suitable family towcar. There’s lots of room in the rear and it drives really nicely.”
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “Another superimpressive battery electric SUV which combines stunning performance with precise low-speed manoeuvrability.”
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “This is a faultless towcar – the added ability to configure an individual suspension, gearbox and engine profile for your towing makes it even more versatile.”
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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI 200PS DSG CLASS WINNER: Caravan Weight 1,400-1,500kg
Kerbweight: 1,651kg Gross vehicle: 2,200kg Noseweight: 80kg Towing capacity (braked): 2,200kg
Price: from £43,425
WHAT WE SAY: THE flagship of Volkswagen’s passenger car range is as close as you can get to a luxury car for the masses. It has all the style, technology and features to take on genuinely premium rivals, such as the Audi A5 Sportback or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. The Shooting Brake bodystyle means VW’s long-roof model trumps both for all-important boot space. And while it’s very subjective, it could be regarded as the most stylish, too, especially in R-Line trim. More important for caravanners is its towing ability; the TDI engine’s 400Nm of torque makes light work of tonne-and-a-half caravans, and it recorded a brisk 6.85-second 40-60mph dash time. Economy is strong, too. With your caravan unhitched, you can expect real-world economy close to 50mpg, which could be enough for some 600-700 miles of range thanks to the car’s 66-litre tank. While it might not thrill behind the wheel, the Arteon is at least well refined, and the interior isn’t just stylish for a Volkswagen, it looks great full stop. There’s plenty of technology available, including the optional Driver Assist pack, which brings a smart predictive function to the car’s cruise control.
Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric AWD CLASS WINNER: Caravan Weight 1,500-1,700kg
Kerbweight: 2,188kg Gross vehicle: 2,650kg Noseweight: 100kg Towing capacity (braked): 1,800kg
Price: from £54,300
WHAT WE SAY: VOLVO’S XC40 is no stranger to awards; indeed in diesel form it was Towcar of the Year in 2020, and was Auto Express’s Small Premium SUV back in 2018. In any form, it’s still one of our favourite SUVs: a beautifully engineered creation with excellent performance, decent range, exceptional refinement and few compromises on practicality. The brand offers two Recharge models: one a plug-in hybrid, the other fully electric. As a twin-motor, all-wheel-drive flagship, the near-£55,000 Recharge pure electric is certainly expensive. But you’re not short-changed on power, with 396bhp and 660Nm of torque guaranteeing neck-snapping performance in topspec models. From 40-60mph with a caravan on the back, it’s two seconds quicker than even the Porsche Cayenne (see below). The single-motor model can cover 261 miles on a charge, just two more than the faster dual-motor version. Thanks to 150kW charging capability, it takes 33 minutes to replenish the battery from 10 to 80 per cent, but you need up to 12 hours to complete a full charge from a 7.4kW home wallbox.
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 8-Speed Tiptronic S
CLASS WINNER: Caravan Weight Over 1,700kg
Kerbweight: 2,370kg Gross vehicle: 3,030kg Noseweight: 140kg Towing capacity (braked): 3,500kg
Price: from £72,560
WHAT WE SAY: IN this E-Hybrid form the Porsche Cayenne doesn’t tear up the tarmac like the mighty Turbo flagship: pulling a caravan, its 0-60 is a very un-Porsche-like 10.4 seconds. But then this version is all about a balance of performance and efficiency, and here it excels. Its CO2 emissions are as low as 71g/km, with claimed economy between 69 and 91mpg. But as ever, that’s more about how frequently you’re willing and able to plug in to charge as anything else. Do this daily, and Porsche says you’ll get between 24 and 27 miles of zero-emissions motoring. That could make the commute very efficient, but is less relevant when towing over long distances. Still, there’s a big fuel tank for a touring range few EVs would get close to. Plus, it’s a Cayenne, so it relies on a huge array of sophisticated dynamic systems, while its accomplished handling continues to defy the fact his is a fullsize SUV with all the space most people will ever need. It’s also one of the few SUVs that is genuinely sporty, yet in E-Hybrid guise, retains that refined edge.
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WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “Very impressive manual gearbox. The Kuga sits in fourth on the hill route where most cars would be in third.”
CLASS WINNER: Family Towcar
Kerbweight: 1,680kg Gross vehicle: 2,155kg Noseweight: 100kg Towing capacity (braked): 1,900kg
Price: N/A
WHAT WE SAY: DURING nearly 15 years and three generations, the Ford Kuga has morphed from slightly quirky crossover to one of the brand’s biggest-selling models. It’s really not hard to see why, either. This family SUV features the superb driving dynamics Ford has long been famed for in a practical and, if you choose the right model, efficient package. The Caravan and Motorhome Club reckons the currently unavailable mild-hybrid diesel powertrain is best, with plenty of all-important mid-range punch when towing. When not laden with a caravan or luggage, Ford says 57.6mpg is possible. New-car buyers only have the choice of a 1.5-litre petrol or 2.5-litre full or plug-in hybrid at the moment, neither of which quite match the diesel’s towing credentials. The Kuga isn’t quite as spacious as the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Skoda Karoq, but the room that’s available will be plenty for most families. Touches like a heated windscreen, front and rear parking sensors and Ford’s EasyFuel system, which makes it virtually impossible to misfuel, all come as standard, as does the brand’s SYNC 3 infotainment system. This is easy to use and responsive, although Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is also fitted as standard, bringing live mapping and audio streaming options. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “One of the standout contenders here. Offers great family flexibility combined with the muscle to tow a large multi-berth caravan. It’s an excellent alternative to a 4x4 SUV.”
Ford S-Max FHEV ST-Line
CLASS WINNER: Large Family Towcar
Kerbweight: 1,947kg Gross vehicle: 2,545kg Noseweight: 90kg Towing capacity (braked): 1,750kg
Price: N/A
WHAT WE SAY: WE have long been fans of the Ford S-Max and can see just what a standout towcar this seven-seat MPV would make. However, right now, there’s a significant fly in the ointment: Ford currently says that “due to customer demand and supply chain disruption, new factory orders are currently unavailable”. So, if you want one, and don’t want to wait, the used-car forecourts are currently the only option. This is a double shame because the latest S-Max is more rounded than it has ever been. The Ford is more fun to drive than a big seven-seater has any right to be, looks just as un-boxy as ever and most recently has gained a full-hybrid powertrain. And the Caravan and Motorhome Club judges reckon it’s the pick of the Large Family Towcar bunch. Shorn of the need to plug in to achieve the best fuel economy, Ford claims more than 44mpg is possible when not towing. The ST-Line model tested here is arguably the more desirable of the range, too, thanks to some sportystyling augmenting the same brilliantSYNC3 infotainment system as the Ford Kuga (see above). For caravanners who need the flexibility of extra seats, the S-Max is the standout choice.
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SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5 TSI 150PS DSG OVERALL TOWCAR OF THE YEAR 2022
& CLASS WINNER: Caravan Weight 1,100-1,200kg Kerbweight: 1,410kg Gross vehicle: 2,000kg Noseweight: 80kg Towing capacity (braked): 1,700kg
Price: from £29,575
WHAT WE SAY: EVEN in practical estate form, the Leon retains plenty of its handling sharpness, lots of style and a fairly cavernous boot to make this the C-segment estate to beat. The Caravan and Motorhome Club judges found the car offered sprightly performance, and we agree: its 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine produces a solid 249Nm of torque from as low as 1,500rpm to deliver convincing all-round performance via the smooth-shifting seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. Its 620-litre boot is very impressive for a mid-sized car, thanks in part to a longer wheelbase than its predecessor and improved packaging. The sporty FR looks great, but its slightly firmer suspension makes it a case of try before you buy. The tech is great, apart from the tricky touch-sensitive heater controls. Customisable digital dials, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the FR. As the judges said when crowning it the 2022 Towcar of the Year, the Leon makes for a great all-round family estate.
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CHOOSING A MOTORHOME SO you’ve decided you’re ready to take the plunge and buy your own motorhome. But where do you even start? What kind of camper, conversion or van do you need, and what should you look out for if buying used? The market can be a minefield, but Auto Express is here to help with some wise words from our very own CEO.
We spoke to Autovia boss and motorhome fan Nicola Bates to get some tips on buying the right van for you and making the most of your mobile holiday home
CASE STUDY Q&A Nicola Bates CEO Autovia
Do you find it frustrating to have to pack everything up to go anywhere?
Richard Ingram
Richard_Ingram@autovia.co.uk @rsp_ingram
What type of van do you have and why did you buy it? WE’VE got an Adria Supreme SL. We went through phases of working out what we needed and decided that this particular van was going to be perfect.
How often do you use your van?
WE’RE away all the time – even in winter. We’ve used it in November, December and February, and we went to Yorkshire a couple of weeks ago.
What kind of trips do you tend to do in the van?
IT’S mainly weekends. Ordinarily you say: ‘shall we go away for a weekend?’ You book into a hotel and before you know it, with dinner, you’ve dropped £600-£700. But with the motorhome it costs £25 for most places that we stay. You either love it or you don’t, but to wake up in a different place each time? There was one place on the Isle of Skye with a view over the loch with otters bobbing up and we just thought: ‘this is pretty special’.
HOME FROM HOME Nicola’s van can sleep two people inside and has mod-cons, such as a toilet and a gas hob to rustle up hot food
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ORDINARILY, if we’re not too far from home, we’ll take a car and use that. But because fuel is astronomical at the minute, if it’s only an hour and a half away, we ask: ‘do we indulge in taking two vehicles?’ If it’s further, we’ll take the bikes; we’ve got electric mountain bikes. You get into your routine when you’re away. We just get up and go, [my husband] does that, I do this. The biggest thing is making sure everything is secure and it’s not going to rattle around when we’re driving. My top tip is having plenty of towels in your crockery cupboards!
What could you not live without?
THE toilet! But also there are USB ports everywhere so you can plug in and keep your phones charged. A lot of people have proper ovens; we just have a gas hob. But then we tend to have barbecues outside, or tapas.
Any big plans for the summer?
WE want to do Norway. My husband has done that on a motorbike and thinks it’d be amazing in the van. Also the south of France, but it’s just finding the time to do that. There are plenty of places closer to home which are good for popping away to when you want a change of scenery.
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towcars - Motorhomes A PLACE IN THE COUNTRY A motorhome is ideal for weekend getaways or longer holidays, as Autovia CEO Nicola Bates has discovered
Motorhome buying guide
What to lookfor
IF you’re buying new, you’ll want to consider things such as interior layout and storage – particularly if you’re planning on taking bikes or other bulky kit – but buying a used motorhome requires a bit more thought. Perhaps the most obvious is the condition of the van. People often live in them for weeks on end, and that can take its toll. Make sure all the specified kit is present and correct, be that cushions or mattresses, or even discs for factory-fitted navigation systems. Many vans have removable gas tanks. These aren’t always expensive to fill, but the canisters are sold on a deposit basis, so you’ll need one to hand back to avoid paying twice. Ensure these are where they should be, and knock some cash off the price if they’re not. Finally, many vans will be left standing during the winter, which isn’t great for any vehicle. Make sure the tyres are in good condition (many need special rubber, rather than normal road-car tyres) and the water tank is clean and free from mould. The same goes for the cabin; conversions are particularly susceptible to condensation, which can result in unwanted smells.
Is bigger always better?
BIGGER vans often have more amenities and bigger beds, even toilets and showers. But they also have their limitations. Sheer size can influence route choice, because narrow roads and rural camping spots can be a no-go for the biggest vans. Larger vehicles, especially those over 3,500kg, may need extra licence categories or more confidence to drive, too. Many will also be speed-limited, making longer trips more of a chore. The space and practicality of smaller models might surprise you. Many have foldaway beds to maximise interior room during the day, and flip-up tables or popout chairs that can be hidden away when not in use.
Factory build or conversion?
THERE’S no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing between a factory-built camper or converted motorhome. A conversion allows you greater input into the van’s design or features, but what appeals to you may not interest used buyers when it comes to selling. While opting for a factory build will likely be more expensive, quality is often superior, with warranties similar to those when buying a new car. And with competitive finance, it may be cheaper than you think. OPTIONS A motorhome gives Nicola the chance to explore the UK, although she and her husband are planning a trip to Europe this summer
Rent before you buy
YOU can rent vans and motorhomes for the weekend, month or more from around £40 per day (off season). It’s a great way to see what vehicle best suits your needs. Just book early to avoid the summer rush. In fact, Nicola is a shining example of how renting a camper could even save your marriage. She and her husband knew they didn’t want a massive motorhome, so they borrowed a Volkswagen with a pop-up roof. “We came very close to divorce one night trying to get the bed set up!” she told us. “We realised what we needed was a [boot] that was big enough for a scooter or bikes, and enough storage to be selfsufficient. We wanted fixed beds, too, so there was none of the faff of making the beds each night.”
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Ultimate guide to caravans and RAISING THE ROOF Adria’s pop-up roof creates space for two people to sleep, with another pair inside the van
Adria Twin Sports 640 SG From: £65,495 Berths: 4
ADRIA virtually invented the active lifestyle van conversion more than a decade ago, and its Twin range offers an unbeatable combination of flexibility and practicality in a cleverly packaged compact campervan that could double as a daily driver. Built on the 6.4-metre Fiat Ducato platform, the Twin includes four belted travel seats and four berths – two at the back of the van and another PROS: Smart packaging two in the rising ‘pop-top’ creates room for four people and their outdoor roof extension. It’s always going to be adventure kit. Intelligent use of space for kit storage. cosy with four on board, but these vans are aimed Clever washroom. Daily driver potential. at young, active families wanting to spend most of their time exploring the CONS: Space to sprawl after a day’s mountain great outdoors. A clever biking or kayaking is compact washroom and limited. Mattresses are basic kitchen are part of a little on the thin side. the package, offering More expensive than much more civilised accommodation than the many compact coachbuilt motorhomes. traditional ‘camper’ for around the same price.
GUIDE TO MOTORHOMES In the market for a new motorhome? Here are our top-five recommendations Mark Sutcliffe
MOTORHOME sales have rocketed over the past two years as global travel restrictions curtailed the holiday dreams of millions of Brits. Facing sky-high rates, savvy holidaymakers cashed in the savings on peak-season flights and all-inclusive package holidaysfor a downpaymenton a motorhome and a road trip in their very own home on wheels. Thousands of people discovered the flexibility of a motorhome holiday for the first time, and many enjoyed it so much that they became instant converts. A new motorhome doesn’t come cheap, but there are plenty of used options around, although like everything else with four wheels, prices have risen in the past 12 months. The cost of entry is around £35,000 for a brand-new but pretty spartan campervan, and this rises to £45,000 for a no-frills coach-built model. For around the same price as a prestige SUV, you can get yourself a boutique hotel on wheels for your five-star weekend escapes. The good news is that second-hand motorhome values are traditionally much stronger than they are for cars or vans, so if the nomadic lifestyle isn’t your thing, you should get a decent amount of the new price back when you come to sell. Here we pick five of the best new campervans and motorhomes currently available, from a compact van conversion to a top-spec long-distance tourer. There’s one final piece ofadvice – our larger choices here are likely to require additional licence tests, because they will exceed the 3.5-tonne maximum you’re allowed to drive on a post-1997 car licence. Always check that you’re qualified to get behind the wheel, and take additional exams if necessary.
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Auto-Trail V-Line 635 Sport From £65,110 Berths: 2
THE 635 is a space-efficient couples’ tourer that includes the creature comforts you’d expect for both weekends away and longer trips on the continent. The U-shaped rear lounge is roomy enough for cosy nights in front of the TV (which is included as standard) and converts to a huge double bed, or two singles. PROS: Comfortable Standard kit includes and space-efficient a reversing camera, a panoramic cab rooflight, accommodation with pretty sat-nav and a comfortable much everything you need washroom and kitchen. On included as standard. Daily summer nights, there’s a driver potential. roller awning to sit beneath CONS: Strictly couples only and a gas point for a barbecue, while the grade- – zero flexibility for families three insulation, blown-air or taking the grandchildren away for a weekend treat. heating and a fixed roof Hefty price tag compared mean the Auto-Trail will keep you snug and cosy with a compact coachbuilt motorhome. in the depths of winter.
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towcars - Motorhomes Carthago Chic C-Line I6.2 XL QB Merc From: £121,280 Berths: 4
CARTHAGO’S design philosophy echoes the ambience of a luxury yacht, with beautifully finished cabinets and pleasing detailing that evokes a bygone age of genteel grand touring. Based on a Mercedes Sprinter large van, this twin-axle 8.8-metre behemoth is a wonderful space to spend some quality time. Whether it’s pitched up paddock-side at the Grand Prix, owning the VIP glampsite at Glastonbury or wafting along the Croisette at Cannes, the Carthago is in its The Chic has class by the bucketload. Boasting a fixed island bed, en-suite washroom, comfortable front lounge and a drop-down double bed for when friends stop by, the Carthago is the final word in elegance.
Chausson 660 Exclusiv From: £60,490 Berths: 4
MEET the van reinvented as a funky, modern apartment. This award-winning coach-built motorhome from Chausson rips up the design rule book, featuring a designer interior with innovation in every corner. There’s huge storage at the back with an integrated wardrobe, plus lots of additional stowage and a swing-wall washroom to keep the wet and dry bits separate. The roomy eight-seater lounge turns into a comfortable double second double desc from the roof. There’s lots of prep space in the kitchen and an externalgaspoint for a barbecue – and even an outside shower for alfresco ablutions.
PROS: More luxurious than a typical hotel room. Outstanding build quality and finish. Cachet of Mercedes underpinnings. CONS: Standard kit is limited; adding a few modest options makes the price even more stratospheric and may require a chassis weight upgrade to maintain an ad load
e PROS: Potentially gamechanging design for those looking for an Airbnb on wheels. Brilliantly designed kit and storage space. Realistic payload for four and excellent value for money. CONS: Some of the open-plan storage will be impractical on
Bailey Autogr From: £75,999 Berths: 6
BAILEY is a family-owned British maker with a deserved reputation for building practical motorhomes, and the Autograph is a firm favourite with family buyers. Built on an eight-metre Peugeot platform with an uprated 4,250kg payload, the six-berth 81-6 also features six travelling seats, offering the potential for extended families or larger groups to holiday together. The twin-lounge l out creates the extra flexibility for separat and grown-ups’ ar 165bhp 2.2-litre die more than a match the extra payload, a sat-nav and a rever camera are standar
PROS: Spacious multi-berth flexibility and the potential for shared multi-generational ownership to spread the costs. Heaps of living and lounging space. Punchy engine. CONS: Too long to keep on your drive and a chore to negotiate ti car parks. Front bed is ow.
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Ultimate guide to caravans and STUNNING CUMBRIA The beautiful Lake District provides an ideal mix of lakeside, woodland and mountain walks
WHERE TO STAY
FOLKESTONE
Struggling to choose? We’ve rounded up 20 great sites across the UK to suit all preferences Matt Robinson
YOU have your caravan or motorhome, as well as all the equipment you might need, so now there’s only one thing left to do – choose somewhere to go! Doing so means thinking about what it is you want from a campsite itself, as well as the local area.
SITE FACILITIES FACILITIES offered can vary wildly. At the most basic end of the scale are remote ‘wild camping’ sites, that offer somewhere to park your caravan or motorhome, and very little else. At most, there might be somewhere to empty the chemical toilet and a tap for drinking water. For some, there’s an appeal to this ‘back to basics’ approach to camping, but if that’s not you, don’t worry, because most sites are much better equipped. At the very least, you should expect a clean toilet and shower block, plus facilities for doing the washing up. Laundry facilities are reasonably common, as are play areas at more familyfriendly establishments. Larger sites can be equipped with leisure facilities, such as swimming pools or golf courses.
PITCH TYPES ONCE you’ve settled on the sort of facilities you’re looking for, it’s important to look at the kind of touring pitches on offer. Again, there’s a sliding scale here; starting at basic grass pitches without an electrical hook-up. At the other
end of the spectrum are luxury hard-standing pitches that could have dedicated features, including a water outlet, chemical waste disposal or even a barbecue stand. For most, something in the middle – perhaps a hard-standing pitch with an electrical hook-up and space for an awning – will be sufficient.
SITE LOCATION WITH thousands of campsites in the UK alone, it’ll be easy enough to find one in the kind of location that suits your holiday needs. Perhaps you want something coastal that’s a short walk to the beach, or somewhere rural with access to great walks? Woodland sites are great for mountain biking and other adventurous activities, or perhaps you’d rather stay on the edge of a bustling town or city. NORTHUMBERLAND
GETTING THERE WHILE you can simply enter your destination on Google Maps or a car-specific sat-nav system, it’s vital to check the given route is suitable for the motorhome you’re driving or the caravan you’re towing. Bespoke caravan and campervan-specific navigation units and apps help take the hassle out of this. Some of these systems let you enter details of your setup (weight, for example), providing an ideal route to suit.
TOWING A CARAVAN ABROAD IF you’d rather go further afield, there’s always the option of taking your motorhome or caravan across the Channel via a ferry or the EuroTunnel. However, there are a few things to know, particularly in light of Brexit. Firstly, be sure to buy the right ferry or Eurotunnel tickets for your vehicle. Secondly, you’ll need a ‘green card’ proof of insurance for both your vehicle and the caravan you’re towing. Thirdly, checkyour breakdown recovery provider covers travel abroad. Finally, there are speed limits for motorhomes and vehicles towing caravans across Europe; often dependent on weight.
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Barn Farm Camping, Derbyshire
barnfarmcamping.com LOCATED on the edge of the Peak District and around three miles from Matlock, Barn Farm is well placed for access to this popular national park’s attractions. The majority of the pitches are for tents and trailer tents only, so prompt booking is advised to secure one of the 13 electrical hard-standing pitches available. On site there is a laundry, shop and games room.
Chapel Fields Holiday Park, Lincolnshire
chapel-fields.co.uk CHAPEL Fields is one of several caravan parks clustered on the outskirts of Chapel St Leonards. There’s a sandy beach less than a mile from the site exit, or if preferred, Skegness is 15 minutes down the coast. There are four fishing lakes on-site, plus a modern shower block with disabled access and a shop.
Forest of DeanBracelands, Gloucestershire
campingintheforest.co.uk THIS vast forest in Gloucestershire is an excellent hub for adventure sports, including mountain biking and kayaking. All of this is within easy reach of Camping in the Forest’s spacious and woodland-set Bracelands site. There are 520 pitches – a mix of grass and hard standing. There’s a shop, laundry, and a leisure battery charging point.
West Runton Camping and Caravanning Club Site
01263 837544 YOU’LL find this site at a fishing village on the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, right near the West Runton beach, known for its extensive rock pools that are exposed at low tide. It’s a reasonably large site with 163 pitches. Most of these have electrical hook-up and 34 are hard standing. Facility highlights include a laundry, a shop and a children’s play area.
NORTHERN ENGLAND
Bay Ness Farm, Yorkshire
baynessfarm.co.uk OPEN from mid-April to late September, Bay Ness Farm offers a stunning panoramic sea view on the North Yorkshire Moors coast. The charming seaside town of Robin Hood’s Bay is only a 30-minute walk away, while the tourist destination Whitby is 10 minutes by car. For camper vans and caravans, there are simple grass pitches with electrical hook-up. It isn’t possible to pay on arrival, so early pre-booking is advised.
Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park, Cumbria
electrical hook-ups available, 41 of which incredible feature is built up of 40,000 are grass. A shop and laundry complements interlocking basalt columns, formed by a a children’s play area and pitch and putt. prehistoric volcanic fissure eruption. The campsite has only 12 serviced hardBrighton Caravan and Motorhome standing pitches, so it’s advisable to book well in advance to avoid missing out. Club Campsite, Sussex There’s a small shop on-site, while in 01273 626546 nearby Portrush you’ll find numerous dining THIS site is less than a mile from the beach, options and several golf courses. and two miles away from Brighton. There are 152 touring pitches, and work is under SCOTLAND way to create a further seven pitches. There is a laundry, a motorhome drive-over waste Dalraddy Holiday disposal and chargeable WiFi. Park, Cairngorms campinginaviemore.co.uk Folkestone Camping and LOCATED on a vast family-owned estate to Caravanning Club Site, Kent the north of the Scottish Highlands’ striking 01303 255093 Cairngorms, Dalraddy has lots going on. There’s an on-site café serving food made A CLIFFTOP location here offers fabulous with ingredients foraged from the grounds, views, and there’s a 1.5-mile coastal and various activities, including clay pigeon walk for accessing Folkestone harbour. The site offers 40 pitches for motorhomes shooting, quad-biking and a 1.2-mile zip line. There are 20 hard-standing touring only – towed caravans are not permitted pitches with electrical hook-up. due to the tricky access road, but there are plenty of suitable alternatives located nearby. Edinburgh Caravan
Heathfield Farm Camping, Isle of Wight
heathfieldcamping.co.uk THIS nine-acre site near Freshwater to the west of the island offers a great view of the Solent with 81 grass pitches, 67 of which have electrical hook-up. There’s a large playing field, a laundry, WiFi and a communal barbecue area. There’s plenty to do in the local area, including fishing, golf, horse riding and various watersports.
castlerigg.co.uk THE Lake District has no shortage of campsites, but Castlerigg Hall stands out thanks in part to the fabulous views over Derwentwater available from many of its pitches. A decent number of hard-standing Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire touring pitches are available, ranging from a basic set-up with no electrical hook-up to St Agnes Beacon Caravan fotheringhaycastlefarm.co.uk fully-serviced ‘superior’ spots. The market Club Site, Cornwall town of Keswick is nearby, while on-site FOR a taste of wild camping in an easy-to01872 552543 there’s a shop, café and laundry. access location, look no further than Fotheringhay. It’s only a 20-minute drive THE St. Agnes Heritage Coast is the setting from the city of Peterborough, but you for this slightly sloped site, affording a great Coast and Castles Camping, wouldn’t know it, with a peaceful location Northumberland vantage point over some of Cornwall’s overlooked by the ruins of Fotheringhay rugged shoreline. Enjoy walking, surfing coastandcastles.com Castle. There’s no electrical hook-up, and beach days nearby. There are 88 grass though, and the only facilities are a portaloo SET in the Northumberland Coast Area of pitches, all of which have electrical hook-up. and a tap. However, if you feel the need to Natural beauty, this site is great for anyone get back to civilisation, the highly-rated looking for back-to-basics camping. Stowford Village Falcon Inn pub is only a short walk away. Facilities are limited to toilets, changing royaleresorts.co.uk facilities and gas-powered showers, LOCATED near the North Devon coastline, Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire because there’s no electricity. There’s a beach less than a mile away, and the this large site provides 300 touring pitches, campingintheforest.co.uk St Oswald’s Way ancient walking route is 100 of which are hard standing. Nearby is a SHERWOOD’s 150-pitch facility feels new nearby. There are only 28 pitches available swimming pool, crazy golf, a go-kart track and fresh, having only been completed in for touring, so early booking is advised. and a petting zoo. There are several 2021. This forest park is located in facilities blocks, with a disabled and family Mansfield and is the largest park in the East SOUTHERN ENGLAND unit placed near the reception area. Midlands. It was once part of the ancient Sherwood forest of the Robin Hood legend Golden Cap Holiday Park, Dorset NORTHERN IRELAND and features multiple dedicated trails a wdlh.co.uk few hundred metres from the camp’s exit. Highview Holiday Park, It’s popular with mountain bikers. Dog FOR exploring the Jurassic Coast, the Northern Ireland owners are well-served too, with an on-site Golden Cap Holiday Park is a great option. highviewholidaypark.co.uk wash for pooches only. Grass, hardThe village of Seatown and its sandy beach standing and luxury ‘hard-standing select’ lie less than 150 metres away, while inland THIS County Antrim park is close to both the pitches are available. Additional facilities there’s a vast expanse of National Trust White Rocks beach and the Giant’s include WiFi and a laundry. land to explore. There are 69 pitches with Causeway UNESCO World Heritage site. This
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Club Site, Edinburgh
0131 312 6874 LYING on the edge of the Scottish capital, this site includes a handy minibus service to whiskyou into the city centre for a day of sightseeing. If you’d rather stay closer to ‘home’, there are some lovely scenic walks along the expansive Firth of Forth estuary. There are 146 touring pitches available, almost all of which are hard standing. There’s a shower block, a laundry and a golf course.
WALES Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park, Snowdonia
northwalescamping.co.uk SITTING at the foot of Mount Snowdon on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, Bryn Gloch offers great views and easy access to many outdoor activities. There are 114 pitches available for touring hire, 48 of which are all-weather ‘super pitches’. There are a further 112 seasonal pitches for longterm rental. On-site facilities are plentiful, and there’s an accessible bathroom, should you fancy a soak after a hard day’s hiking.
Cwmdu Campsite, Powys
campingbreconbeacons.com THE Brecon Beacons are home to some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, and this site is an ideal place to base yourself for exploration. There are various walks starting from the Cwmdu itself, and further afield, the Black Mountains. Five minutes away is the town of Crickhowell should you want to stop for some local produce. The site has 47 electrical hook-up pitches, some of which are hard standing.
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ESSENTIAL CAMPING KIT The right gear will make life a lot easier when you’re living on the road. Here’s our round-up of the best items Matt Robinson
BUYING a caravan or motorhome is just the start – next, you need to kit it out appropriately. There’s a dizzying array of caravan accessories out there, some more useful than others. The items you see on this spread are ones we’d consider must-haves for most caravan and motorhome holidays – and once you’ve ticked off these items, you can think about using your remaining budget for the luxuries. Some of these basics will involve the purchase of touring-specific products, but at other times – for instance for certain tools – this isn’t mandatory. The popularity of touring means there’s an abundance of choice out there when it comes to the equipment and where to buy it from. There are many online options, plus numerous bricks-and-mortar retailers, making it easy to shop around to get the most for your money.
TOILET CHEMICALS
‘BLUE’ toilet chemicals sit in the septic tank and help break down biological waste while killing germs. ‘Green’ chemicals do the same job, but are kinder to the environment, doing without harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde. ‘Pink’ chemicals include a fragranced additive that lines the bowl during the flush cycle.
Thetford Aqua Kem Blue concentrated From: £16.99 Contact: thetford-europe.com
MIRROR EXTENSIONS
IT’S a legal requirement to see 20 metres behind and four metres on either side of whatever you’re towing, so for caravan users mirror extensions are vital. Mounting options include clamps, suction cups and cords. Numerous shapes and sizes are available to suit different types of vehicles.
Milenco Aero Mirror 4
From: £61.61 Contact: milenco.com
GAS CYLINDER FOR keeping the heating, oven and so on going, you’ll need some gas – either butane or propane. The appropriate size will depend on your set-up, but 6kg is generally accepted as about right for most tourers. You’ll often pay a refundable cylinder charge and swap the cylinder for a full one when empty.
Flogas 6kg propane gas cylinder From: £25.75 (plus £38.50 non-refundable cylinder charge) Contact: flogas.co.uk
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towcars - Essential kit ELECTRICAL HOOKUP CABLE
AWNING
RAMPS, CHOCKS AND BLOCKS
YOUR caravan or motorhome should have one of these already, but if not – or if the existing unit needs replacing – you’ll require a long cable with the large, blue, three-pin adaptors on either end. At some sites, you may need an extension, best connected via a weatherproof coupler safebox.
WE’RE stretching the term ‘essential’ for this one, but since some types of awning can double the living space of your caravan or motorhome, we reckon they’re a no-brainer. Awnings have come a long way over the years, with lightweight fabrics and frames making for easy use and storage. There are even versions with inflatable structures for near-hassle-free assembly.
ONCE parked up, your campervan or motorhome must be made secure in its position. This is where wheel chocks come in, since they will prevent any movement. Blocks and ramps, meanwhile, can be used under the corner steadies and wheels respectively, in order to keep your caravan level when the pitch isn’t.
Crusader 25-metre electrical hook-up cable
Outdoor Revolution Eden Air 390
Thule Levelers
From: £32.95 Contact: towsure.com
TOOL KIT GATHER all the usual toolbox staples, such as a range of screwdrivers, adjustable spanner, small socket set, hammer and mallet. It’s also handy to have some cable ties and disposable gloves – and a cordless drill for unwinding corner steadies.
Draper Ratcheting Screwdriver, Socket and Bit Set From: £31.55 Contact: drapertools.com
From: £599 Contact: outdoor-revolution.com
SAFETY GEAR IT’S important to be prepared for the possibility of your camping trip going south. Your campervan or caravan should have a well stocked and in-date first-aid kit featuring essentials such as plasters, bandages and antiseptics. A fire extinguisher, fire blanket, carbon-monoxide and smoke alarms are absolute must-haves as well.
Lifesystems Camping First-Aid Kit From: £34.99 Contact: lifesystems.co.uk
From: £29.98 Contact: thule.com
LIVING EQUIPMENT WHEN it comes to points such as bedding, regular domestic items may be suitable when you’re on the move – but there are also caravan-specific products that can be handy for more compact sleeping arrangements. You’ll also want to go for plastic cutlery and melamine crockery to avoid the risk of breakages both on the move and after arrival.
Lakeland Hazy Days melamine dining kit
From: £3.49 Contact: lakeland.co.uk
WATER SUPPLIES A CARRIER to collect fresh water is attached to the ’van’s inlet via a hose and pump. To collect ‘grey’ water from the sink drains, you’ll also need a waste-water carrier.
Hitchman Aquaroll and Wastemaster bundle
From: £94.20 Contact: aquaroll.com
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EV vs PHEV vs COMPANYCARSTESTED
Dieselisnolongerkinginthecompanycarpark,withEVsandplug-inhybridsincreasinglypop Pictures: Nathan Morgan
Hyundai Ioniq 73kWh RWD Premium
Price: £43,090 Powertrain: 73kWh battery 0-62mph: 7.4 seconds Test economy: 3.4mi/kWh CO2: 0g/km Annual road tax: £0
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d out three of the finest examples to represent EV, mbustion power here. So while we’re going to judge ts own merits, it’ll also be fascinating to discover s stack up for each type of powertrain, too.”
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ular.Weputthethreepowertrainstothetest
COMPANY cars are big business. According to the most recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 56.5 per cent of new-car registrations last year went to the fleet market. That means that for more than half of the new-car-buying population, Benefitin-Kind (BiK) tax will play a significant part in their decision-making process. But no longer is that segment made up of diesel three-box saloons; company cars have become more aspirational and started to make use of lower or zero-emission powertrains. However, some exec models continue down the traditional route; the new Mercedes C 220 d is one of the latest diesels to join the market, but does it still
offer appeal? Not only in the desirability stakes, but on the financial front, too? Less than a decade ago, electric vehicles were outliers in the market, but huge leaps forward in range, purchase cost and desirability – not to mention low company car tax rates – have seen EVs become a mainstream option. Few have as much appeal as the Hyundai Ioniq 5; the striking Korean five-door has genuine talent, too. Indeed, EVs have overtaken plug-in hybrids in terms of popularity. The BMW 330e is one such petrol/electric option for those company car drivers who still want the flexibility that a petrol engine brings, but is there sufficient appeal across the board for this halfway-house technology?
Mercedes C 220 d Sport Estate
Price: £44,835 Powertrain: 2.0-litre 4cyl tu , 0-62mph: 7.4 seconds Test economy: 70.5mpg/15.5mpl CO2: 129g/km Annual road tax: £155
BMW330e xDrive M Sport ProTouring
Price: £50,985 , Powertrain: 2.0-litre 4cyl pl 0-62mph: 5.9 seconds Test economy: 54.1mpg/12.2mpl CO2: 37g/km Annual road tax: £155
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ROADTESTS Companycarstested MODELTESTED: Mercedes C 220 d Sport Estate PRICE: £44,835 ENGINE: 2.0-litre 4cyl MHEV, 197bhp THEfifthgenerationof theC-Classispacked withmoretechthanever,andaswe’llseewith thisdieselmodel,Mercedeshasn’t givenupon this formof propulsionjustyet.HerewehavetheC220d inEstateformandentry-levelSporttrim. Withthis testcar’s optionalmetallicpaint(£685)andtrailer coupling(£750),itspricecomestoatotalof £46,270.
Design & engineering
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WHENyoufirstseteyesonthelatest C-ClassEstate,itreallydoesn’t seemlike aradicaldeparturefromits predecessor.Andthere’s areasonforthat:undertheskin,thelatestmodel isbasedonaplatformderivedfromtheoutgoing C-Class,andthenewversion’s overallproportions remainlargelysimilarasaresult. Thatshapedoesbringonebenefit whenitcomes toefficiency;eveninestate form,theC-Classboasts adragcoefficientof just0.27Cd.However,the underpinningsaren’t completelyidenticaltothe previousmodel’s,andhavebeenextensivelyupdated byMercedesto accommodateimprovedin-carand safetytech,andalsothebrand’s latestpowertrains. Theentirerangenowfeatureselectrification,be ittheC300eplug-inhybrid,orthemild-hybrid systemfittedtothisC220d.This technology featuresonadieselC-Classforthefirsttimeand allowsforengine-off coasting,plusanenergy recoverysystemthatpowersa20bhpmotor totakeloadoff theregularengine. ProvingthatMercedeshasn’t abandoneddiesel justyet,thefour-cylinder unitisasignificant evolutionof thepowerplantusedbytheprevious C-Class.Amongthechangesarearevisedcrankshaft, increasedfuelpressure,andbetterpistoncoolingto provideamoreconsistent–andthereforeefficient –temperaturethroughoutthecombustionprocess. Whilethe197bhpoutputisthelowesthere,the dieselunithasthemosttorque,at440Nm.
Driving
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PRODthestarterbuttonandthe C220 dseamlesslymumblesintolife. Themild-hybridgeneratoralsoworks asastarter,andismuchquickerand quieterthantypicalnon-hybridunits. Whileacombustionenginewillnevermatchthe smoothnessandsilenceof anelectricmotor,this dieselunitisremarkablyrefined;there’s barelya hintof vibrationthatentersthecabin,andonthe occasionsthattheBMW’s engineisrunning,it’s alittlemoreaudiblethantheMercedesunit. Thesame‘bypiston-poweredstandards’proviso appliestothedrivingexperience.If you’reusedto mostpetrolordieselcars,thesmoothnessof the C220 d’s nine-speedautomaticgearbox–assisted bythatgentleelectricpush–issuperb.However, itcan’t quitecompetewitheithertheresponse ortherefinementof theall-electricHyundai. WhereitdoesgainbackgroundontheIoniq5, however,isathigherspeeds.Onthemotorway,that healthypeaktorque–availablefromjust1,800rpm –meanstheC-Classhardlyeverfeelslikeit’s breakingasweat.Combinedwithminimalwind noiseandonlyamildroadrumble,it’s fantastically relaxing.It’s alsoaidedbythechassis,whichissetup
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Testers’ notes
“The C-Class should prove to be a draw to music fans, because Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music are all fully integrated into its infotainment set-up.”
x Ingram f reviewer
Running costs
70.5mpg (on test) £117 fill-up/£155 or 29% tax
Practicality
Boot (seats up/down) 490/1,510 litres
Performance
0-62mph/top speed 7.4 seconds/150mph
DIESEL
Mercedes C 220 Latest C-Class proves there’s life in diesel powertrains yet.We find out if it’s a match for its electrified rivals
Economy
Diesel was the fuel of choice for exec cars for manyyears due to its economy. The latest diesel engine in our C-Class returned 70.5mpg on test
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Torquey diesel unit gives strong real-world performance.Auto gearbox is brilliant, too
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ROADTESTS Companycarstested forcomfortratherthanfun.Theridesoaksuplarger bumpswithease,andaroundtownthesmaller 17-inchwheelsonourtestcarhelpthesuspension doagreatjobof ironingoutpotholedroads. Of course,if youmoveuptoAMGLinetrim, where18-inchwheelsarestandardand19-inch itemsoptional,combinedwithafirmersports suspension,itmightbecomeslightlylessforgiving. Ourtestcarwasacomfortableplacetobe,though.
Practicality
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MERCEDEShasmade aconcerted efforttoimprovebothpassengerand storagespaceinthelatestC-Classwhen comparedwithitspredecessor. Back-seatoccupantsget35mmmorekneeroom thanbefore,15mmmoreelbowroomand11mm moreheadroom.Inrealterms thismeansthatthe MercedesismorespaciousthantheBMW3Series, if notas roomyastheIoniq5. The490-litrebootisslightlydownonthe Hyundai’s foroverallvolumeandbetterthanthe BMW’s.TheMercedes’spaceisthemostusable, however,withitsloweropeningandfloormeaning thatitcanhandlebulkyitemswithease.The seats foldinathree-waysplittorevealacompletelyflat loadingarea,atwhichpointthevolumegrowsto 1,510litres–againsplittingitstworivalshere.
Ownership
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4.1
THEpreviousC-Classwasawarded a five-starsafetyratingwhenitwastested byEuroNCAPbackin2014.However, standardsweredifferentbackthen. Blind-spotdetection,lane-keepassistand autonomousemergencybrakingwithaswerving functiontoavoidandmitigateimpactsareamong thestandardequipmentontheMercedes. TheIoniq5achievedthemaximumscorewhenit wasassessedin2021;EuroNCAP’s testshavebecome muchtougheroverthelasteightyears.TheBMW 3Seriesachievedsimilarhighmarkswhenitwas testedin2019,witha97percentscoreintheAdult Occupantcategorythehighlight.
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Entry-level Sport trim has 17-inch alloys as standard;AMG Line models get 18-inch rims
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Column gear selector frees up space for storage in the Mercedes’ centre console
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DIESEL cars have long found favour with company car drivers because of their ability to return great fuel consumption figures on longer journeys. The C 220 d recorded some astounding numbers in our hands. Combine the slippery body shape, its mild-hybrid tech – which in Eco mode allows for engine-off coasting for extended periods where possible, ideal on a downhill stretch of motorway – and the fact that at 70mph it’s pulling roughly 1,300rpm in ninth gear, we saw a best of 78mpg on a 200-mile motorway run. In mixed driving, that figure dropped, although an average of 70.5mpg means that BMW 330e drivers will have to cover plenty of short journeys and recharge religiously in order to get anywhere near that figure. Even with diesel at its current record-high prices, based on this efficiency the C-Class will cost £2,544 in fuel over 20,000 miles. That’s £453 less than the BMW will cost in petrol over the same distance, and that’s before variable electricity costs. It’s worth noting that, just as with electric vehicles, temperature appears to influence the potential returns from the C 220 d. On our encounter with the saloon towards the end of 2021, we achieved 53.6mpg in conditions just above freezing. The circa70mpg figure on this occasion was achieved with mild spring temperatures of between 15-20 degrees Celsius.
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In numbers: 1,025 miles
THE standout figure for the Mercedes C 220 d is undoubtedly its range. Should you match our test figures, more than 1,000 miles should be possible between refills ofthe 66-litre tank. Of course, nobody can coversuch a distance in one go, but it means that refuelling will be infrequent.
Practicality
Wide and low boot opening makes loading luggage or shopping easy, while side nets and tethering points are useful touches
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THE C 220 d is available in four trim levels. These kick off with the Sport model we tested, which includes 17-inch alloys, the large infotainment set-up, wireless charging and heated seats as standard. Based on a three-year business lease with six months’ rental paid up front, we found a best offer of £494 per month. Of the current lease deals we found, the AMG Line proved to be the cheapest of the range, at £489 per month on the same terms. Beyond the Sport, it adds 18-inch wheels, sports suspension, a new steering wheel and aluminium pedals. The AMG Line Premium adds electric front seats, augmented-reality navigation and a 360-degree parking camera for £533 a month. The line-up tops out with the Premium Plus; the price of a Burmester sound system, a panoramic glass roof, a head-up display and four-zone climate control is monthly payments of £575.
Ourchoice: AMG Line
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Diesel alternatives to the C-Class
Interior
Cabin is dominated by the large, 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen. Quality is excellent, and it feels like a special place to be
AudiA4Avant 35TDI
THE entry-level Technik model makes 161bhp, 36bhp less than the C 220 d. But it’s much cheaper to buy than the Merc, with a starting price of £37,300 going a long way to offset the higher Benefit-in-Kind rates for diesels.
Skoda Octavia 2.0TDI SE
ANOTHER car that delivers strong fuel economy, the Octavia is incredibly practical, has solid in-car tech, and is great value for money. Like the Mercedes,a more BiK-friendlyplug-in hybrid option is available, too.
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ROADTESTS Companycarstested MODELTESTED: BMW 330e xDrive M Sport Pro Touring PRICE: £50,985 ENGINE: 2.0-litre 4cyl PHEV, 288bhp LASTtimetheBMW3Seriestookonthelatest MercedesC-Class,theywerebothinfour-door dieselform.Onthatoccasion,theBMWnarrowly scrapedawin,butwillthingsbeanydifferentwith thisplug-inhybridpowertrain? Herewehavethe330exDriveTouringin MSportProtrim.Pricesforthistop-specvariant startfrom£50,985,butourcar’s options,including the£1,900TechPack and£1,950ComfortPlus Pack,bumpthetotalupto56,675.
Design & engineering
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4.3
WITHaplug-inhybridpowertrain, theBMW330ehasthemost complicateddrivesystemof thethreecarsin thisgroup.Byintegratingbothelectricandpetrol power,itaimstogivethelowemissionsof the formeronshortjourneys,andtherangeand flexibilityof thelatteroverlongerdistances. Here,BMWhasachievedthisbycombininga 2.0-litreturbochargedpetrolengineproducing 181bhpwitha111bhpelectricmotor,whichis integratedintotheeight-speedautomatic transmission.The11.1kWhbatteryispositioned beneaththebackseatsandboot,helpingBMWto keepclosetothe50:50weightdistributionthatit championsforengagingdrivingdynamics.That isfurtherenhancedinthisMSportPromodelby theinclusionof adaptivedamping,whichcanbe adjustedaccordingto thedrivingmodeselected. Chargingisaccessedthroughaportonthe nearsidefrontwing.Ittakessixhourstotopupthe batteryusingastandardthree-pinplug,orthree hoursand36minuteswithahomewallbox. Inside,there’s littletosuggestthatthe330eisany differentfromthepetrolanddiesel3Seriesmodels. Thedrivingpositionremainslowandsporty,the switchgeararrangementsarealllogical,and theGermansaloon’s buildqualityis fabulous. Thefewtell-talesignsthatthisisaplug-inhybrid modelcomefromtheuniquedisplayon itsdigital instrumentpanel.This includespredictedranges forbothfueltankandbattery,andthedrivingmode selectbuttons,whichaddaswitchtoholdthecarin fullEVmode,andanothertopreservethebattery charge.Thelatterisidealif youknowyou’llbe enteringalow-emissionzoneatalaterpoint.
Driving
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IFyou’relookingforacompanycar withentertaininghandling,lookno furtherthantheBMW. Whiletheextra weightof thebatterydullsthe330e’s responses comparedwithapurepetrolordiesel3Series,in thiscompanyitservesupthebestbodycontrol,the keenestturn-inresponse,andthemostneutral balance.Feweveryday,practicalfamilycarsare quiteasmuchfuntodriveasthis. Intermsof outrightperformance,the330eisthe fastestcarherebysomemargin.Officially,itwill acceleratefrom0-62mphin5.9seconds;that’s 1.5 secondsquickerthanbothitstestcompetitors. However,aslongasthere’s enoughchargeleftin thebattery,the330ewilldefaulttoelectricmode fromstart-up.Here,it’s assmoothandrefinedas theHyundai,althoughtheless-potentelectric
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“The 330e’s full 292bhp can be accessed in XtraBoost mode through the drive mode settings. The rest of or runs at a less e efficient) output.”
Gibson
Running costs
test editor
54.1mpg (on test) £65 fill-up/£145 or 12% tax
Practicality
Boot (seats up/down) 410/1,420 litres
Performance 0-62mph/top speed 5.9 seconds/139mph
PHEV
BMW 330e
Plug-in hybrid 3 Series is the halfway house between the diesel Mercedes and electric Hyundai. Is it your best bet? Handling
The 330e’s extra weight compared with other 3 Series models might dull its agility, but it’s still great to drive
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Performance
BMW is easily the quickest car here, but you need to engage the petrol engine to get the best out of it
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ROADTESTS Companycarstested motormeansthatit’s onlyabletocopewithfairly relaxedaccelerationbeforethecar’s petrolengine isonceagaincalledintoaction.
Practicality
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WITHTHEneedtopackagenotonlya combustionengine,butalsoanelectric motorwithafairlysizablebatterywithin the3SeriesTouring’s chassis,somecompromises havebeenmadewhenitcomestopracticality. That’s mostobviousintheboot,wherethe 3SeriesTouring’s usual500-litrevolumehasshrunk to410litres,makingitthesmallestinthisgroup. Thatreductionisslightlyclumsy,too,witha pronouncedsteppresentinsteadof thelevelboot floortypicalof thenon-PHEV3Series. Foldthethree-waysplitseatsflat,andtheoverall capacitygrowsto1,420 litres,whichis167litres behindtheHyundai’s.Largebottleholdersineach doorpocketandacoveredsmartphonestoragepoint areuseful,butcabincubbiesaren’t asplentifulas thosescatteredabouttheIoniq5’s cabin.
Ownership
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THEownershipexperience forBMW buyersmightprovetobeabitof amixed bag,basedonthedatafromour2021 DriverPowersatisfactionsurvey.Asamanufacturer, thebrandfinished21stoutof 29,droppingbehind bothMercedes(13th)andHyundai(16th). TheserviceprovidedbyBMW’s dealershipsfared slightlybetter,withan11th-placeresultoutof 21 brands.Mercedeswasbetteragaininninth,but Hyundai’s network disappointedsomewhatin15th. Ontheplusside,theHyundaiboastsanexcellent five-year,unlimited-mileagewarranty,whichbeats boththeMercedesandBMW’s three-yearpackages. It’s alsoworthnotingthateveryMercedescomes withthreeyearsof breakdowncoverincluded. Whilesuchalongperiodwon’t mattertoomuch totheaveragebusinessleasecustomer,whatis worthconsideringisthefactthattheHyundai’s roadsideassistancelastsjust12months,andthe BMW’s onlytwoyears.
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Black 19-inch alloy wheels are fitted to the 3 Series as part of the M Sport Pro Pack
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Digital dials can be customised to show a range of info in between the outer gauges
Clickwheel means the BMW’s infotainment remains one of the most intuitive to use
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IF you intend to run a plug-in hybrid, the ability to charge at home is pretty much vital to minimising running costs. Having run a 330e on our test fleet for an extended period, but without universal access to off-street parking (and charging), we’ve achieved 54.1mpg, with 34 per cent of journeys covered on electric power alone. If you mainly take short, urban journeys and charge religiously, you’re in with a fairly decent chance of beating our figure. But if you do the sort of long-distance journeys where the Mercedes stars, then fuel consumption in the mid-thirties is likely to be a more realistic hope. At that point the savings you make in Benefit-in-Kind bills relative to the C-Class are almost completely offset by the difference in fuel consumption. For those who will choose to buy privately, depreciation will also play a part in how much each of these cars costs to run. The BMW 330e Touring holds on to just over 50 per cent of its value after three years, meaning that it will lose an estimated £25,411 in that period. The C-Class is expected to depreciate marginally quicker, maintaining 49.2 per cent of its retail price. The Ioniq 5 has the strongest residuals of the three, though. Given that it’s also the cheapest to start with, retaining 54.5 per cent of its value means that it should lose only £19,627 over the same period.
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In numbers: 80g/km
THE numberabove highlights the difference between theWLTPcertified CO2 emissions of41g/km, and the calculated 121g/km figure we achieved based on ourfuel usage. It just goes to highlight just how much a PHEV’s running costs might vary according to the way that it’s used.
Practicality
Plug-in model’s battery has to go somewhere, and boot space takes a hit, with the 3 Series’ boot volume 410 litres with the seats up and 1,420 litres when they are folded.That’s the smallest capacity of this trio of cars
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ROADTESTS THROUGHTHE RANGE LEASE deals can vary drastically, and on the 330e xDrive Touring, the strong residual values of M Sport and M Sport Pro trims mean they come in at much better value than lesser models in the range. Based on the same terms as the Mercedes, the best price we found for the entry-level SE Pro was £562 per month, while the Sport Pro only adds a handful of cosmetic tweaks for £580 per month. We found a deal for the 330e xDrive Touring in M Sport specification for £487 per month, just undercutting the C-Class. It comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, a bodykit, an M Sport steering wheel and aluminium-effect interior trim. The M Sport Pro we tested costs £565 a month, but does add 19-inch alloy wheels, a choice of three BMW Individual paint shades and a black exterior styling pack. It also gains adaptive dampers, a rear spoiler and an uprated braking system.
Ourchoice: M Sport
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LexusandVolvo’sfoodforthought
Interior
Low driving position gives a sporty feel to the 3 Series, while the build and material quality are high
Lexus NX 450h+
THE new Lexus NX is a vast improvement overits predecessor, and is at its best in plug-in hybrid form.A 43-mile electric range means eight per cent BiK, so despite a £60k price tag, tax costs match the BMW’s.
VolvoV60T6 Recharge
SWEDISH firm’s handsome V60 gives the BMW a run for its money, not just thanks to its hefty 335bhp output, but also an impressive electric-only range of up to 54 miles. It should achieve strong real-world fuel economy. PAGE 98: Volvo V60 buyer’s guide
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ROADTESTS Companycarstested MODELTESTED:HyundaiIoniq573kWhRWDPremium PRICE: £43,090 POWERTRAIN: 73kWh battery, e-motor, 215bhp OUR2021Carof the Yearhasseenoff arangeof fullyelectricrivals,butdoesithavethequality tocompetewithcombustion-poweredcompetition fromprestigemanufacturers?Herewe’retestingthe Ioniq5inPremiumtrim;at£43,090beforeoptions, it’s themostaffordablecarinthistest.
Design & engineering
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THEIoniq5wasthefirstcar inthe Hyundaigrouptomakeuseof the brand’s E-GMPplatformthat’s designedexclusively forelectricvehicles;thetechnologyhassincebeen usedbyboththeKia EV6andGenesisGV60. Itallowsforarangeof motorconfigurationsand batterysizes.Therangekicksoff withasingle-motor, rear-wheel-drivemodelwith168bhpanda58kWh batterythat’s goodforaclaimed238-milerange basedonofficial WLTPfigures.Thecarwe’retesting hasalarger73kWhunitand215bhpintotal. Comparedwithitspremiumrivalshere,some interiorswitchgeardoesn’t quitemeetthestandards foundintheBMWorMercedes,buttheIoniq5’s clean,contemporarydesignstrikesagreat balance betweenstyleandergonomics.Thehighdriving position,andparticularlytheopen-plan footwell betweenthefrontseats,meansthatevenupfront theIoniq’s cabinfeelsveryspacious.However,it’s worthbearinginmindthatyoushouldbecareful aboutplacingitemsinthepassengerfootwell, becausetheycanslideandrolltowardsthedriver’s sideif theyarenotsecuredproperly. WhiletheIoniq5hasproportionssimilarto thoseof atypicalfive-doorhatchback,inthemetal itappearsscaleduptothesizeof afamilySUV.It’s bynomeansagiant;at4,635mmlong,it’s actually 116mmshorterthantheMercedes,althoughitis marginallywiderand151mmtaller.
Driving
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WHILEitundoubtedlyhasthe mostadvancedpowertraininthis company,fromarideandhandling pointof view,theIoniq5feelstheleast sophisticated.Athigherspeeds,itoffersarelaxing andsoftdampingsimilarto theMercedes,butat lowerspeedsitfeelsmorebrittle, fidgetingover bumpsthattheC-Classshrugsoff. There’s lesscontrolthroughthecorners,too, withtheHyundai’s bodymovementsthemost pronouncedof thethree,whichcouldalsobedown toitshigherkerbweight. Whilegripisfine,offering securehandling,it’s theleastfunbehindthewheel. However,thesteeringhasaconsistent,predictable weightthatmakesthecar easyto drive. TheIoniq5’s electricpowertrainhasits advantages,notonlyintermsof refinement,where thecarissmoothandnear-silent,butintermsof performance,too. Whileitson-paperfiguresseeit lagbehindtheBMW,atlowerspeedstheHyundai isthekeenestof thistriotorespondtothedriver’s throttleinputs. Withno gearboxlagordelaywhile acombustionenginerampsuptowardsitspower band,theKoreanmodelfeelsthemostconfidenceinspiringmodeltodrivearoundtown. If there’s onedownsidetotheIoniq5experience, it’s thatthemodel’s turningcirclefeelslargeinthis
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Testers’ notes
“The Ioniq 5 doesn’t have a rear windscreen wiper. It takes only a short drive on wet, grimy roads to prove that it really needs one.”
x Ingram
f reviewer
Running costs
3.4mi/kWh (on test) £20 recharge/£0 or 2% tax
Practicality
Boot (seats up/down) 527/1,587 litres
Performance 0-62mph/top speed 7.4 seconds/115mph
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV
Electric model represents the future of company cars. How well does Hyundai’s EV stack up today, though?
Handling
Hyundai’s chassis set-up feels less sophisticated than the other two, and it’s not as agile as its rivals, either
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Performance
Electric motor’s 350Nm of instant torque gives Ioniq lively acceleration, matching the C-Class from 0-62mph
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Practicality
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ONEbenefitof theIoniq5’s electriconlydrivetrainisthatHyundaihasbeen abletomaximisepackaging;withno engineupfront,there’s noneedforalongbonnet. Asaresult,thecabinis simplyvastcomparedwith itsrivalshere,despitethecar’s shorterfootprint. Rearkneeroomisapproachingwhatyou’d expecttofindinafull-sizeluxurysaloon,while thecompletelyflatfloorandlargewindowsmake itfeelincrediblylightandairy.Headroomisn’t remarkablydifferentfromtheC-Class,butthat meanseventalladultswillhavefewcomplaints. At527litres,theIoniq’s bootislargerthanthe C-Class’s,too.However,forbulkyobjectsitmightbe lessusable;thereisabigfloorarea,butit’s setquite high,sotheoverallspaceisshallow.However,the capacitycanbeincreasedfurtherthankstoasliding rearbench,whichtakesawaysomeof thatsurplus rearlegroom,providingmoreloadspaceinstead.
Ownership
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LIVINGwithanIoniq5meansthat chargingwillplayabigpartinthe ownershipprocess.Findapubliccharger fastenough,andtheHyundai’s 800-volttechnology makesitoneof thequickestEVstoreplenish. Although350kWrapidchargersarestillrare,if theHyundaiispluggedintosuchadevice,a10-80 percentchargeonlytakes18minutes.Toputthat anotherway,that’s thesameasadding69milesof rangeinfiveminutes. Whileit’s not quiteasquick asfillingupwithpetrol ordiesel,planningyour chargesdifferently–aroundlunchorasupermarket shop,forexample–meansthiscouldtakeplace whenthecarisparkeddoingnothing. Of course,it’s alsopossibletochargetheIoniq5 whenyou’reathome;plugintoa7.4kWwallbox andtheHyundaitakes11hoursand45minutes toreplenishfromemptytofullycharged.
Running costs
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Aerodynamic 19-inch alloy wheels help to disguise the Ioniq 5’s upscaled proportions
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Large digital display blends driving and driver-assistance information seamlessly
EV drive selector is on the steering column, much like that on the Mercedes C-Class
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CURRENT company car tax regulations are based on CO2 emissions. The Ioniq 5 emits nothing, so it sits in the lowest band available. For the 2022/23 financial year, each band has been bumped up by one per cent, which means it’s in the two per cent band. For a higher-rate income taxpayer, the Ioniq 5 will be subject to Benefit-in-Kind deductions of just £344 per year. By contrast, the Mercedes emits 129g/km of CO2, placing it in the 29 per cent band. It means that in just one year, those who go for the C 220 d will face deductions of almost £5,000 more than the Ioniq 5. As a sort of halfway house, the 330e’s plug-in hybrid powertrain falls between the two. It sits in the 12 per cent band, which means deductions of £2,349 per year. Of course, electricity costs vary vastly depending on whether you can charge at home, or if you use the UK’s public network of rapid chargers. Even with the rise in domestic electricity bill caps, the Ioniq will be the cheapest to fuel if you can do the former. Over 20,000 miles at a maximum cap of 28p per kilowatt hour, the bills should total £1,647 at most, still £649 less than the Mercedes. Through Hyundai’s Bluelink smartphone app, it’s possible to schedule the car’s charge times, so that top-ups can take place when energy costs are cheapest, depending on your tariff.
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In numbers: £275
THE Ioniq 5 and other EVs have fewermoving parts than combustionengined cars, and less maintenance at each service.This plays a part in a three-yearservice plan cost that starts from £275, compared with £900 and £1,260 for the BMWand Mercedes respectively.
Practicality
Boot is large, but shallow. Rear legroom is fantastic, but centre seat’s backrest is firm
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THE Ioniq 5 is available in three trim levels, two of which can be paired with the longrange battery we’re testing here. The Premium is the model we’d go for, because equipment levels are still brilliant. As standard, you get 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, heated front seats, a pair of 12.3-inch displays, climate control, and semi-autonomous lane-follow assist (which steers the car itself within a lane for short periods). Match the three-year business lease terms to those of the Mercedes, and the Ioniq 5 comes in slightly lower, at £461 per month. Jumping to Ultimate trim bumps this up to £498 per month. For the extra cash, you get 20-inch wheels, a head-up display, a Bose sound system, electric front seats that are heated and ventilated, heated rear seats and leather upholstery. There are also cosmetic add-ons thrown in, such as ambient lighting and alloy pedals.
Ourchoice: Premium
INFOTAINMENT, FIGURESANDVERDICT
COMPANYCARS 2 MORETOPEV
Consider these electric options
Interior
Upright driving position is almost SUVlike compared with rivals here, while some materials can’t quite match the quality of the German brands
Kia EV6
KIA’S take on the E-GMP platform used by the Ioniq 5 gets a unique style all round. Firmer suspension means it’s a little more engaging through the corners, but slightly less relaxing to drive in town.
Volkswagen ID.3
VW’s ground-up EV sits slightly below the Ioniq 5 in terms of performance, size and price. For a car that’s slightly shorter than a Golf, it’s impressively spacious inside, and it’s more energyefficient than the Hyundai, too.
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Infotainment Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity? Mercedes C-Class Estate MBUX
score
Keyfeatures: Over-the-air updates
4.6
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THElatestMBUXset-upintheC-Classborrowstech fromtheS-Classlimousineandeveninthiscompany, itfeelsincrediblyslick.The11.9-inchportraitdisplay isstandardonallmodelsanditlooksfantastic. Functionsaredisplayedthreeatatimeontheintuitive mainmenu,withfurtheroptionsavailablebyswiping leftorrightontheresponsivetouchscreen.Sat-nav destinationsareeasytoinputthankstoalargeon-screen keyboard,androutesloadfasterthanineitherrival. Whiletherearen’t anyphysicalclimatecontrols,thelarge on-screenkeysareeasytoread,soit’s lessfiddlytouse thanHyundai’s separatetouch-sensitiveclimatepanel. If yougetlostinadeepsub-menu,thehomepage shortcutremainsonscreen,soit’s easytogetbackout. Adriving-assistbuttonisoneof fewphysicalkeys,so youcantogglebetweenvarioussystemsquickly.
BMW score 3 Series Touring 4.7 10.25-inch central info display Keyfeatures: My BMWApp
SINCEthe3Serieswasreleased,someBMWmodels– mainlyitselectricline-up–havemovedtothebrand’s latestinfotainmenttech.Sowhilethe330eisn’t going intobattlewiththemostup-to-datesystem,few manufacturerscanrivaliDriveforitssimplicity, functionalityandrangeof inputmethods. Thetouchscreenisgreattouse;navigationroutescan beenteredviatheon-screenkeyboardwhich,although slightlysmallerthanthelayoutontheMercedes,isstill fine. WheretheBMWreallygainsgroundiswithits physicalclickwheelcontrollerandshortcutbuttons. Onceyou’vemasteredthemenustructures,youcan makechangesonthemovesimplybylearningwhich buttoncombinationsto press,allwithoutneedingto takeyoureyesoff theroad.Thegraphicsaregreaton boththemainscreenandthestandarddigitaldash,too.
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12.3-inch screen Navand Media
Keyfeatures: Preset Sounds of Nature
4.5
PLACEDalongsidemostmainstreammanufacturers, Hyundai’s infotainmentsystemsalwaysstandoutfor theirfriendlyinterfaceandclear,simplelayouts. Whilethosequalitiesremainagainstitspremium rivalshere,someareasaren’t quiteonthesamelevel. Thefirstrelatestothegraphics. Whiletheside-by-side 12.3-inchdisplayslookimpressive,theirresolutions can’t quitematchthoseof theBMWorMercedes.The screenitself isn’t quiteasresponsive,either. Buttheseareonlyminorflaws,andweremaingreat fansof thesystem.Plottingarouteiseasythankstoa largeon-screenkeyboard,whilethemainmenuisneatly laidoutwith12iconsarrangedintworows of six. Functionsonthedigitaldialsareeasytoscrollthrough viasteeringwheelbuttons,andthecolourschemesubtly altersbetweentheEco,NormalandSportdrivingmodes.
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Display
Screen resolution is fantastic. Home page shortcut is always present on-screen, as are the climate controls
Panel It’s smaller than its rivals’ displays,
but BMW’s touchscreen is well thought out and easy to use. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available
FOR AND AGAINST
FOR AND AGAINST
Screen Mapping is clear enough, but the reversing camera lacks rival’s razor-sharp resolution. Presses and swipes across the screen only register after a brief delay
FOR AND AGAINST
Hi-res displays look great, responsive touchscreen, rapid loading times
Wide range of input methods, including physical controls, slick menu structures
Logical menu layouts, large and bright displays, big on-screen keys
Lack of physical shortcut buttons will irritate some people
Displays look slightly smaller than those of its rivals’
System’s graphics and loading times lag slightly behind C-Class and 3 Series
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Figures On the road price/total as tested Residual value (after 3yrs/36,000) Depreciation Annual tax liability std/higher rate Annual fuel cost (12k/20kmiles) Insurnce group/quote/VED Service costs
Companycarstested Hyundai Ioniq 5 73kWh RWD Premium £43,090/£44,040 £23,463/54.5% £19,627 £172/£344 £988/£1,647 34/£590/£0 £275 (3 years)
Length/wheelbase Height/width Powertrain E-motor power System power Peaktorque Transmission Fuel tankcapacity/spare wheel Battery capacity/usable Boot capacity (seats up/down) Kerbweight/payload/towing weight Turning circle Basic warranty (miles)/recovery Driver Power manufacturer/dealer pos NCAP: Adult/child/ped./assist/stars
4,635/3,000mm 1,605/1,890mm Single e-motor 215bhp 215bhp 350Nm Single-speed/rwd N/A/repair kit 73/72kWh 527/1,587 litres 1,910/520/1,600kg 12.0 metres 5yrs (unlimited)/1yr 16th/15th 88/86/63/88/5 (2021)
0-62mph/top speed Auto Express econ. (mpg/mpl)/range WLTP mpg/mpl WLTP range (EV) Actual/claimed CO2/tax bracket Charging cabability Charging time
7.4 secs/115mph 3.4 mi/kWh/245 miles N/A 298 miles 0/0g/km/2% 3.7kW/11kW/232kW 23h 15m/7h 45m/18m
Airbags/Isofix/parksensors/camera Auto box/lane keep/blindspot/AEB Climate ctrl/cruise/leather/heat seats Metallic paint/LED headlights Keyless entry & go/power tailgate Nav/digital dash/DAB/connectivity Wireless charge/CarPlay/Android Auto
Yes/yes/f&r/yes Yes/yes/yes/yes Yes/yes/no/yes £585/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes/yes/yes Yes/yes/yes
Results
HYUNDAI THE fact the Ioniq 5 can
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SERVICING
SERVICE costs are cheaper for the Hyundai, but the intervals remain at a fairly regular 10,000 miles, the same as the BMW.
TOWING
SOME EVs aren’t rated to tow, so the decent 1,600kg rating for the Hyundai adds to its appeal.
BMW 330e xDriv M Sport Pro Touring £50,985/£56,675 £24,797/50.2% £25,411 £1,174/£2,349 £1,650/£2,749 35/£995/£510 £900 (3 years)
Mercedes C 220 d Sport Estate £44,835/£46,270 £22,072/49.2% £22,763 £2,671/£5,341 £1,377/£2,296 39/£1,098/£510 £1,260 (3 years)
4,709/2,851mm 1,442/1,827mm 4cyl in-line/1,998cc 111bhp 288bhp 420Nm 8-speed auto/4wd 40 litres/repair kit N/A 410/1,420 litres 1,965/535/1,500kg 11.4 metres 3yrs (60,000)/2yrs 21st/11th 97/87/87/76/5 (2019) 5.9 secs/139mph 54.1/11.9/510 miles* 55.7mpg 34 miles 121/41g/km/12% 1.6kW/3.7kW 6h/3h 36m
UPHOLSTERY
NO leather in the Ioniq 5, but the fabric trim still feels sumptuous enough.
1st
be compared with two of Germany’s finest compact executive estates is high praise, but its EV powertrain helps it beat them, too. Ignore running costs and it still has enough to stand its ground, with brilliant practicality, great refinement and strong value for money. Ride and handling are sufficient, but it’s the impressively low running costs that help the Hyundai seal the win.
Yes/yes/yes/yes Yes/yes/no/yes Yes/yes/yes/yes £695/yes Yes/£990^ Yes/yes/yes/yes £1,900^/yes/yes
BMW A SECOND-PLACE finish
FUELTANK
THE need to house that battery means that the petrol tank is a little smaller than on other 3 Series models. WEIGHT
COMBINATION of two powertrains makes the BMW the heaviest car of the bunch.
WIRELESS CHARGING
IT’S a bit mean that BMW bundles wireless smartphone charging into the expensive Tech Pack.
2nd
for BMW – and plug-in hybrid technology in general – comes with a caveat. If you can’t maximise range through constant charging, then the cost benefits over a modern diesel are very small. Practicality compromises aside, the 3 Series remains as brilliant as ever, with sharp handling, greattechnologyand fantastic build quality. It marginally edges ahead of the C-Class overall.
AEB = AutonomousEmergencyBraking. *IncludesWLTP EVrange. ^Partofa pack. In red = equipmentfitted to our testcar. Insurance quotesfrom AA (Tel0800 107 0680 or www.theAA.com) for a 42-year-old living in Banbury, Oxon, with three penaltypoints. Residualvaluesprovided byCDLVIP Data.
Coming soon Is it worth waiting for this model?
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4,755/2,865mm 1,494/1,820mm 4cyl in-line/1,993cc 20bhp 197bhp 440Nm 9-speed auto/rwd 66 litres/repair kit N/A 490/1,510 litres 1,815/585/1,800kg 11.1 metres 3yrs (unltd)/30yrs 13th/9th N/A 7.4 secs/150mph 70.5/15.5/1,024 miles 60.1mpg N/A 107/129g/km/29% Brake regen only N/A Yes/yes/f&r/yes Yes/yes/yes/yes Yes/yes/yes/yes £715/yes Yes/yes Yes/yes/yes/yes Yes/yes/yes
MERCEDES FOR the convenience
INSURANCE
C 220 d’s quoted cover cost based on our typical driver is very high in this company. LENGTH
C-CLASS Estate is longer than its rivals here; worth bearing in mind when you need to park in tight spots.
SMARTPHONE
APPLE CarPlay and Android Auto integrate more neatly into portrait touchscreen than landscape screens of its rivals.
3rd
and the potential for impressive efficiency, the C 220 d is a brilliant option for private buyers, helped by great comfort and tech, too. For company car users, however, tax rates have swung firmly against diesel, putting these cars out of favour. We’re looking forward to trying the new C 300 e PHEV in the UK; its on-paper statistics suggest it might have the BMW beaten.
Volkswagen ID.5
Due: Summer Price: £52,185 Batt/power: 77kWh/172bhp VW’S closest competition to the Ioniq 5 is available to order now, in the form of the ID.5.The coupéSUVversion of the ID.4 should be efficient, and is wrapped up in a sporty – yet still spacious - package.
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Nissan Qashqai
THIRD REPORT We get the verdict on latest SUV from a Mk2 owner
Comparison There’s clear evolution in the design of the Qashqai’s interior. Split-level boot makes a welcome return (below) Pete Baiden
Pete_Baiden@autovia.co.uk @PeteBaiden
WHENIfirstfoundoutthatIwould begettinganewNissanQashqaito testforanextendedperiod,therewasone personIimmediatelythoughtwouldbe interested:IanJebson. Who? Well,Ianis mynext-doorneighbour,andhecurrently drivesasecond-generationQashqai. Infact,he’s aserialMk2owner,having runonebeforetradingitinforaRenault Kadjar,acarthatsharesitsrunninggear withtheQashqai.Iannowhasa21-plate versionof theNissan,andIwasinterested toseewhathethoughtaboutournewmodel. Ian’s QashqaiisanN-MotionDCT,a specialeditionthatwas‘limited’to2,000 examples.Nissanofferedhimagreatdeal onit,too,withmorethan£10,000off the listprice.Soinsteadof waitingforthe imminentarrivalof thenewQashqai, Ianmadeahugesaving. Comparinghiscarwithours,Ianwas initiallysurprisedwithhowsimilarthetwo Qashqaisareinsideandout.Sure,thereare somesubtledifferences,butit’s easytotell
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thattheysticktothesameformula–andit’s onethatsellsinlargenumbersintheUK. “Fromtheoutsideit’s quitehardtotell thedifference,”saidIan.“Theheadlightsare slimmer,buttheoveralllookisn’t amassive change. Youcantellit’s aQashqai.” Lookingattheinterior,hesaid,“The biggestdifferenceisaroundthegearstick. That’s verydifferentfromhowitlooksin mine.Thescreenisslightlylargerandthe buttonsnowlineupacrossthebottom,as opposedtodowntheside,buttheoverall lookisn’t asurprise.Eventhedigitalscreen inplaceof thedialsinminehasthesame generallook.Idolikehowyou canconnect yourmobilephonewirelessly,though.” AsI’vementionedinmyprevious reports,IfeeltheQashqaireallyexcelswhen itcomestopracticality.Irecentlyloadedthe bootupwithsomebrokenfencepanelsand itwasabletotakethelotwithease.Infact, thenewmodel’s 479-litrebootis 49litres largerthanthepreviouscar’s.However, thesplit-floorlayoutremainsthesameand thisissomethingbothIanandIreallylike. Beingabletostoreitemsunderneaththe floorisuseful,whiletheluggageboards
alsoprovideaflatsurface toeasilyslidebuggiesand otherheavyitemsout. “Istoresomeoldsheets underneaththatIcanuse ascoversforwheneverI needtogotothetip,”Ian added.“Thesplitlevel meansIcanjustleavestuff there,freeinguptheboot foranythingelse.” Overall,Ianwas impressed withthelook of thenewcar,but doeshewishhehadwaitedand boughtthelatestmodelinstead? “I’m happywithmydecision,”hesaid. “It’s clearthereareafewmoremodern touches,butnotenoughtomakemeregret
“The 479-litre boot is actually 49 litres larger than the previous car’s”
mychoice. Thesaving Imade–Ijust couldn’t saynoto that,soI’m happy.” He’s gotnocomplaints withthewayhisQashqaidrives,butIstill findittobethenewmodel’s biggest weakness.Thefirmridearoundtown– whichisn’t helpedby the20-inchwheels onourTekna+model–isjarring.I wouldn’t goasfarasto callitunpleasant, butit’s notsoenjoyabletodrive. Soonwe’regoingtoswapourQashqaifor aTeknamodelwithamanualgearboxfora month,andI’mhopingthesmaller19-inch wheelswillimprovetheridequality,but weshallhavetowaitandsee.
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Essentials Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T158 Tekna+ Xtronic
On fleet since: October 2021 Price new: £37,175 Engine: 1.3-litre 4cyl turbo petrol MHEV, 156bhp CO2/tax: 153g/km/£165 Options: Ceramic Grey Pearlescent paint (£745), two-tone with contrast black pearl roof (£400) Insurance*: Group: 16 Quote: £497 Mileage/mpg: 10,083/35.1mpg Any problems? None so far
*Insurance quote from AA (0800 107 0680) for a 42-year-old in Banbury, Oxon, with three points.
Fleetwatch
OURCARS Niche
Plug-in hybrid DS 7 E-Tense is a premium SUV that has comfort on its side
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
THE DS 7 Crossback is a car that requires some introduction. It’s easy for SUVs to slip under the public’s radar these days, with manufacturers launching multiple new models – especially when the car in question isn’t the easiest to pigeonhole. Now on our test fleet is a plug-in hybrid E-Tense version of the largest SUV offered by premium French brand DS. It goes up against the likes of the Jaguar E-Pace, Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3 in terms of size, but it’s at the larger end of that premium compact SUV spectrum, with a 555-litre boot and a decent amount of space in the back. Our car is in Rivoli trim, and with Pearl White pearlescent paint the only option (£795), it weighs in at £51,395. That means it’s directly locking horns on price with premium rivals that also have plug-in hybrid powertrains. There’s certainly plenty of technology on board, including Active Scan Suspension that automatically adjusts the ride by reading the road surface ahead. We’ll be bringing you the full report on our formal introduction to the DS 7 Crossback soon.
Lottery Public charging issues are still to be resolved
WE LIKE Increased boot space is a welcome improvement in the latest Qashqai. Pete found it a cinch to move broken fence panels and household trash
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WE DON’T After 10,000 miles the Qashqai is starting to feel the strain.The controls on the driver’s door now creak and the seal has come away from the frame
Second opinion
“I’m with Ian and feel the new Qashqai is a missed opportunity to install some new infotainment tech. The upgraded set-up is better than the Mk2 model’s, but it’s still not a patch on his fiercely competitive class.”
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Verdict
THE new Qashqai isn’t a massive leap ahead of the model it has replaced, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Practicality remains at its core. I just wish it was a bit more pleasant to drive, and I’m starting to question the interior quality.
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CARCARE SPECIAL2022 How to get your car sparkling for spring WE’VE just had one of the mildest winters on record, but one look around a supermarket car park reveals that there were enough wet days for grime to build up on neglected cars. While temperatures didn’t hit new lows, it has been chilly enough to send many of us heading for the local car wash rather than donning the rubber gloves and digging out the hose and bucket ourselves. So as temperatures rise and the optimistic among us start to think of dining al fresco and uncovering the barbecue, it’s time to make sure the winter dirt is banished and your car is ready for
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those tempting long spring breaks and road trips for the Easter holidays. Over the next eight pages we reveal the top products for your car’s spring clean. As life slowly gets back to something like the way it was before Covid-19, that spruce-up could be needed more than ever, because that extra time at home that allowed us to spend longer caring for our cars is now starting to fill up with other activities in sunny days ahead. We’ve been working hard since the turn of the year to ensure when you do tackle that winter grime you won’t be wasting your time or money.
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Snow foam
BESTBUY
Sonax Profiline Actifoam Energy
Let a blanket of foam shift the winter grime and protect your paint
Price: £15.99 Size: 1,000ml Contact: sonax.co.uk Rating: SONAX continues its impressive return to our tests with victory in our heavily revised snow foam test. It can be diluted up to 1:10 – the ratio we used – and it romped both tests. It was a pacesetter with Alchemy when applied with the lance and was among the leaders in the pour test. It cost a competitive £1.46 per wash and, usefully, it can be applied by mitt or through a foam sprayer. A great performance, which does just what a snow foam is intended to do.
SNOW foams are one of the more active car care categories, with new products hitting the market and more producers including one in their range. These foams were once primarily used by enthusiast detailers and professionals, but household names now include a snow foam, and lances cost well under £20. Our test has changed to match developments. What was once a test of shampoos used with a pressure washer has now morphed into being solely for snow foam, although some can be used by hand or through a pump sprayer. The appeal of snow foam is that it reduces the risk of damaging paint by removing as much grit as possible with a pressure washer before you even touch the car. Spray on, leave to dwell, then power wash off. Our test has been revamped to reflect the changes, with the focus firmly on how much dirt the foams remove. We mixed each to the recommended dilution, poured 100ml on to paintwork covered in winter grime, left it on for the specified time, then power washed off. This sees a stronger mix on the car because it’s not diluted by the lance and effectiveness was assessed. The process was repeated with the dilutions applied through a lance. Final consideration was the cost of filling a one-litre snow foam lance reservoir. We noted foam thickness and cling, but it counted for nothing if it didn’t shift the grime.
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“Our test focuses firmly on how much dirt the snow foams can remove”
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Angelwax Fastfoam
Turtle Wax Snow Foam
Halfords Pressure Washer Shampoo
A FAVOURITE in our previous tests and it again scores highly in this revised version. This is one of the most cost-effective, drawing a good balance between performance and price. It needs to be left to rest for 10 minutes, but it’s worth the wait because the results are very impressive. At 50 pence per wash, this is the one for those on a budget. 2022
THERE’S a strong but pleasant whiff of cherries when pouring this foam from US producer Turtle Wax. Just like Angelwax, this is another top performer that coped well with our revised test and offered the next best cleaning result after our winner. However, since the solution is used neat in the lance, it is more than twice as expensive as our winner. 2022
AS the name suggests, this isn’t a snow foam, but it’s designed to be poured into a pressure washer reservoir and applied via the lance. It can even be used with a suction pipe dropped in the bottle. It was no surprise that the coating was thin and ran off quickly, but the cleaning was among the best, particularly in the pour test. A keen price isn’t quite as good as it appears, because this shampoo is used neat.
Price: £24.76 Size: 5,000ml Contact: angelwax.co.uk Rating:
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CARCARE SPECIAL2022 Snow foam Auto Finesse Avalanche
Price: £10 Size: 500ml Contact: autofinesse.co.uk Rating:
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Autoglym Polar Wash Simoniz 2 in 1 Shampoo & Snow Foam
Bilt-Hamber Touch-Less
Price: £22.95 Size: 5,000ml Contact: bilthamber.com Rating: SERIAL test winner Bilt-Hamber has several pre-wash solutions and is a former champion with its Surfex HD. This time we tried the sugar-based TouchLess, which can also be used through a hand pump or trigger spray. For foam lances you need to work out how much water is being delivered alongside the solution. Cling and thickness were among the best and cleaning was above average, with decent results in both tests.
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THERE are vague dilution rates for this Auto Finesse pre-wash solution, because it specifies “1-2 inches” in your snow foam lance bottle, which can vary greatly depending on the design of lance bottle you’re using. Trial and error will firm up the solution, but this isn’t a great start. We reckoned about 300ml for our bottle, which gave a thick, clingy foam and good results in both tests. A small bottle means price hurt its overall chances here.
Gyeon Q2M Foam
Dodo Juice Pressure Squash
Price: £17 Size: 1,000ml Contact: cleanandshiny.co.uk Rating:
Price: £28 Size: 5,000ml Contact: dodojuice.com Rating:
IF you’re concerned that a snow foam will strip away any coatings that you may have previously applied, then Gyeon’s pH-neutral product is the one to look out for. It’s mixed 1:5, which puts it in the middle of our price range, but its cleaning results were towards the top end. It favoured the pour test most of all, but the results with the lance were also good – although cling and thickness were a step off the very best.
THIS isn’t a dedicated snow foam, but rather an all-purpose cleaner, which can be used through the pressure washer or a wet vacuum for cleaning fabrics. It still scored well in the pour test, although it had problems using the lance because the relatively thin foam runs off rapidly. For a one-stop pre-wash and interior cleaner it works well, but having one of the highest prices here puts it behind specialist foams.
Price: £12.99 Size: 2,000ml Contact: tetrosyl.com Rating:
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CarPlan No1 Super Snow ANOTHER for those on a tight budget, because you need just 100ml per one-litre foam lance bottle, making each wash 65p. It’s also another that won’t strip off any existing waxes or protective coatings, thanks to its pH-neutral formula. It needs to dwell for five minutes to work, although there was little left by the end. It was pretty thin, but cleaning was good, particularly through the snow lance, although it struggled a bit with the pour test.
Alchemy Whitewash
GET the tape measure out for this one, because it requires “an inch” in the lance bottle, with all the variation that can bring to the concentration. We guessed around 150ml, which gave a good thick foam with a useful cling. It also made for a competitive price, but cleaning in the pour test was only midrange, although it was among the best when delivered through a foam lance. It’s also got a pH-neutral formula, so won’t harm any wax or coating.
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CARCARE SPECIAL2022
Wheel cleaner
Shift baked-on brake dust with ease with these specialist formulas IT was a decade ago when we first tested a wheel cleaner that changed colour as it worked shifting brake dust. It was visually startling, and so was its performance. These ‘red’ cleaners have won every test since. Some years, these formulas have locked out the top-four finishers, with just a few acid or alkalinebased cleaners making it through. We tested 21 in 2022, and all but five changed colour. The technology has since been developed to work on paintwork, where it performs much like a chemical clay bar, lifting away metal particles. Some products double up and can be used on wheels and bodywork. To see who has developed the technology the best, we grabbed a pile of wheel trims from a breakers yard, so that several cleaners could be used on identical levels of grime. Using multiple tests and taking the best on to compete against other top performers on another trim, we found our favourites. To ensure we tested the cleaner, not the blast from a pressure washer or the scrubbing of a brush, we applied each, left for the specified time and then rinsed with a low-pressure spray from a hose. We also saw how each performed with light agitation using a wheel brush weighted with a socket to ensure consistent pressure. We also took into account price, accessories and whether it could be used on all surfaces.
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4Detailer Hummer Iron Price: £9.99 Size: 1,000ml Contact: morethanpolish.com Rating: HUMMER Iron is from the AutoWheel school of cleaners with a big litre pack, but at an even keener price. It finished just behind our winner in the cleaning tests, but that cracking price wasn’t enough to overcome the gap and the fact Bilt-Hamber’s cleaner comes with a brush. 4Detailer says its cleaner’s natural scent distinguishes it from its rivals – it certainly does, but 2022 not in a good way.
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Bilt-Hamber Auto-Wheel Price: £14.95 Size: 1,000ml Contact: bilthamber.com Rating: AUTO-Wheel was the product that broke new ground back in 2012 when it became the first cleaner that could be used on all surfaces to take the test win. It hasn’t lost since, although some rivals have come close. Care now needs to be taken with centre caps but the cleaning power is still there. Even a recent price rise couldn’t stop Auto-Wheel securing the win yet again. A class act that shows little sign of losing its crown.
Simoniz Ultracare Wheel Cleaner
Price: £5 Size: 500ml Contact: holtsauto.com Rating: THIS long-running cleaner from Simoniz has been hovering around the top of our wheel cleaner test results for a decade. It’s non-acidic, but has yet to opt for a colour-change formula. Crucially it can be used on all wheel types, including chrome. It couldn’t quite match our top two on cleaning power, but it did well enough at a great price to secure another 2022 top-four finish. Aenso iSERN Wheel Cleaner Alchemy Supreme Wheel Cleaner Angelwax Revelation Armor All Wheel & Tire Cleaner Autobead Alloy Cleaner | Autoglym Magma
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Sonax Beast Wheel Cleaner
Price: £17.99 Size: 1,000ml Contact: sonax.co.uk Rating: WE’VE not tested Sonax for a few years, but now it’s back in the UK with a bang. Previously the German producer’s range was sound if not spectacular, but this new line-up has seen a big step forward in performance. In this test the Beast was only beaten by Bilt-Hamber and 4Detailer with its ‘red’ formula that’s good for painted wheels as well as chrome, matt and 2022 polished surfaces.
Diamondbrite Ruby Red Wheel Clean Dodo Juice Deep Purple | Duel Axis Gtechniq W6 Iron and General Fallout Cleaner Gyeon Q2M Iron WheelCleaner Kärcher Bring Back the Wow
Meguiar’s Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner Shelby Alloy Wheel Cleaner Soft99 Iron Terminator Turtle Wax Redline Wheel Cleaner Wonder Wheel Colour Active Wheel Cleaner
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Leather cleaner
Treat your car’s leather with love using the best cleaners EVERYONE wants a leather interior – it looks good, feels great and has a premium image. But not everyone wants to look after it properly and invest in the correct products to maintain it. Our test focuses on cleaning, but also looks at how well each leaves the surface protected from spills and marks. While an all-purpose cleaner can work, some can be aggressive and damage the protective top coat that seals the coloured layer underneath. A specialist product should be sufficiently powerful to get the job done, but have a pH level that will not harm the hide. How much you preserve any protective surface is also affected by the way you clean. A microfibre cloth can work well, but a specialist brush should provide the correct level of abrasion and get into the seams to pry out ground-in dirt. Some cleaners also claim to condition the leather, which we measure by timing how long a water droplet will remain on the surface. This is vital for interiors more than two years old, where the protective layer has worn away and the leather pores have been exposed, potentially trapping grime. We toughened our test this year with curry sauce, chilli oil, ketchup and pen ink applied to the leather. Two cleaning attempts were made with limited passes each time, and we factored in cost to get our result.
RECOMMENDED
BESTBUY
Dodo Juice Supernatural Leather Cleaner
Price: £9.95 Size: 500ml Contact: dodojuice.com Rating: DODO Juice takes its fifth win on the trot despite the toughened-up test. As expected, the curry paste on light-coloured leather was very difficult to shift, but our reigning champion was among the best at reducing the stain. As we’ve seen before, it really lifts ink like no other here. This is pure cleaner with no claim to leave a coating, making it ideal for newer leather, but it easily topped 90 minutes in the water test. A great cleaner and a great buy.
Angelwax Heaven for Leather
Autobead Leather Cleaner
Gyeon Q2M LeatherCleaner Strong
IF you want the distinctive aroma of leather, then look no further than this cleanser from Scottish producer Angelwax. Its pleasant soapy leather smell is part of a rounded package with effective cleaning, coupled with a top result in the waterrepelling tests. Angelwax says Heaven for Leather not only cleans but also nourishes the hide, and our test supports this claim. It’s keenly 2022 priced, too.
AUTOBEAD has been around for a while, but recently had a major revamp with new formulas and a mix of professional and DIY products. This leather product is designed to clean, condition and leave a pleasant aroma. It might have had to give best in the cleaning to Gyeon and Dodo Juice, but a good bead test and competitive price secures it a top2022 four place.
SOUTH Korean brand Gyeon is back for a second time in our leather cleaner test, securing another top-four spot. It’s the stronger of two cleaners in the Gyeon line-up and took the fight to our winner on the tough curry and ink stains. However, Supernatural just had the edge on the tough pen ink. As a pure cleaner, without protective ingredients, it put up little resistance 2022 in the water test.
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Diamondbrite Leather Feed Farécla G3 Pro Leather Cleaner Meguiar’s Ultimate Leather Cleaner Pure Definition Leather Care Restorer Shelby Leather Cleaner
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Price: £13 Size: 500ml Contact: cleanandshiny.co.uk Rating:
Simoniz Conditioning Leather Cleaner Soft99 Luxury Leather Sonax Profiline Leather Cleaner Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Leather Mist ValetPRO Leather Soap
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Glass cleaner
Smear-free car windows start here with these top performers WHENEVER you’re giving your car a full valet, don’t pick up the glass cleaner until all the other jobs have been done. Given that it’s used both inside and outside the car, the application of any other cleaner to cabin, paintwork or trim could end up smudging or coating your newly cleaned glass. You can prevent the glass cleaner doing the same to just-waxed paint or buffed trim by spraying it directly on to a microfibre towel. Then use a second, dry cloth to buff the window. Don’t forget to drop sliding windows an inch or two to get to the unseen section held in the frame, and make sure wet streaks haven’t been created at their bases by the seals when they’re closed. Using the back of the hand on a microfibre cloth can make tackling front and rear windscreens easier. For narrow gaps at the base of the windscreen, a wooden kitchen spatula wrapped in a microfibre cloth can work well. Glass cleaners are one of the trickier products to test, because performances are hard to separate. Our focus is on lifting away oil to mimic the smeary film found on interior glass. We used a light spray of oil on a side window and then conducted a series of tests using limited wiping and then checking for any residue left. We took price into account, but cleaning was the main factor in the overall rating.
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BESTBUY
4Detailer Crystal Glass
Price: £5.99 Size: 1,000ml Contact: morethanpolish.com Rating: AN impressive test debut for Polish car care brand 4Detailer, which is part of the Morethanpolish range. In a test where the performance gaps are small, it always helps to have the cost benefits of a bigger pack. As well as coming in a one-litre bottle, Crystal Glass was also among the front runners in our multiple tests. It was a touch behind pacesetter Sonax, but add in the cheapest price and you have our winner.
Armor All Glass Cleaner
Sonax Xtreme Glass Clear
Dodo Juice Clearly Menthol
FORMER winner and serial topfour finisher from US favourite Armor All has to settle for the runner-up spot this time, but there was little to choose between it and the Polish newcomer. It couldn’t match 4Detailer’s super-low price, but it was among the most costeffective on test. It had the narrowest of edges over Crystal Glass but it wasn’t enough to overcome that 2022 price difference.
THE German brand has been absent from our annual carcleaning tests for a few years now, but it’s back with a bang. In its absence, there has been a noticeable improvement in performance, not just in this test, but also in others which are still under way. Sonax says this has pure water technology to improve wetting. All we know is the formula works and it secured a 2022 podium place.
ANOTHER former winner and multiple top-four finisher, Clearly Menthol has a new look for this test. It is also ready to use with the concentrated version now gone. It still packs a punch though, with the solventbased formula lifting away our oily smears and matching our winner in a close finish. There is a whiff of menthol in it, but it’s not something you’d want to clear the 2022 sinuses with.
Price: £5 Size: 500ml Contact: armorall.eu Rating:
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Price: £9.99 Size: 500ml Contact: sonax.co.uk Rating:
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Price: £9 Size: 500ml Contact: dodojuice.com Rating:
Detailers United Windscreen Wonderlust Diamondbrite Ultra Glass Duel Optical Go Glass Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass
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Scratch remover
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Angelwax Regenerate
Get your paintwork sparkling and blemish-free with our top choices
Price: £15.95 Size: 500ml Contact: angelwax.co.uk Rating: THERE has been something of a shake-up among our scratch removers with new contenders making our top four, along with others that have previously not fared too well. Certainly, our bonnet was in worse condition than before and we focused on the finish that each product left. The test favoured Regenerate, which is designed to be used with a machine polisher, although it can be applied by hand. It left a great finish and comes at a keen price.
AS you clean your car after the rigours of winter, it won’t take much sunlight to reveal any imperfections in the paintwork. On a dull day an LED work lamp can make the tiny swirls and marks in the clearcoat all too visible. Professionals use a specialised range of compounds and machine polishing pads to get the right degree of cut to shift those marks (see p94). For DIY enthusiasts though, the range of options is not always as obvious. Heavy-duty scratch removers are most often at the more abrasive end of the scale before you need to move on to a machine polisher. A polisher massively speeds up correcting paint, but can also lead to damage in novice hands, so it pays to practice on a scrap panel before tackling your pride and joy. There is also a potentially high initial outlay, which puts some DIY-ers off, so for this test we focused on products that can be applied by hand – although some can also work with a polisher. So which is the one to make your car sparkle this spring? We took a scrapyard bonnet with some very tired paint, added a light scratch and also marked it with a plastic trim tool. Two attempts were made with 20 then 30 passes using a microfibre cloth and we monitored progress on marks and the overall finish after each test. Price was our final consideration.
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ValetPRO Advanced Compound
Auto Finesse Tripple
Soft99 Polishing Compound
AS with our winner, Advanced Compound can be used by hand or with a machine polisher. Our tired paint certainly suited it, because it marginally topped our test on results, but not by enough to overcome Angelwax’s price advantage. It added a great shine where rivals failed. Importantly, it wasn’t achieved bymasking damage, because it’s fillerfree and doesn’t 2022 use silicone.
TRIPPLE from Auto Finesse was a surprise, because products that aim to improve and protect paint tend not to perform too well when compared with specialised alternatives. But Tripple made significant improvements to the finish, which helped secure its place here. It couldn’t match our top two on the self-inflicted marks, but it did enough – and had a competitive price 2022 – to secure third.
NOW back in the UK after a short hiatus, Soft99 supplied this compound, which is the middle step in its three-stage polishing system. Yet again, the former wax test winner says this is designed to be applied by machine, but this time there’s no mention of hand application. It still worked well by hand and matched the finish of our top three, but it fared less 2022 well on scratches.
Price: £19 Size: 500ml Contact: valetpro.global Rating:
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Price: £14 Size: 500ml Contact: autofinesse.com Rating:
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Menzerna One-Step Polish 3in1 Motul Scratch Remover Meguiar’s ScratchX 2.0 Pure Definition Pro Cut Compound
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AT Auto Express, we tend to focus on the performance side of car care, by seeking out the products that will make your cleaning as easy and cost-effective as possible. But for many people, there’s another side that’s driven by the rise of detailing and made possible by social media. At its best, it allows like-minded enthusiasts to share techniques and skills, and has become a key part of any car care producer’s operation. Many companies have expanded from simply making and selling car care products to establishing their own training programmes for customers. To see how this element works, we joined detailing company Autobead for one of its training sessions. While some courses will be aimed at detailing professionals or DIY enthusiasts, Autobead’s are open to both. It also has accreditation courses for pros. The sessions run alongside a social media community the brand has established, which aims to share experiences and advice. Our advanced Detail Like a Pro course focused on machine polishing and took place at Zita Details, a detailing firm set up by Zita Daniels, in Uckfield, East Sussex. It attracted mainly professionals – some relatively new, others very experienced – and despite the southern England location, two detailers from Scotland attended. The tutor for the day was Justyna Brys from Antwerp, Belgium, who is a detailing veteran with 26 years of experience. The format is informal and as hands-on as you like.
Wet sanding
THE morning kicks off with instruction on wet sanding, a practice most DIY enthusiasts would shy away from. It’s used for tackling big defects, and the key is to work on as small an area of the clearcoat as possible and not the paint underneath. As with just about any aspect of working on painted surfaces, slow and steady is the best policy. As Justyna says: “Once it’s gone, it’s gone.” Starting with 2000 or 3000-grit paper on small sanding blocks, we spray the surface and abrasive then work the scratch until it’s reduced. There’s no need to make it perfect, because it will be polished afterwards. The small sanding block can also be used to put right
“The key is to work on as small an area of the clearcoat as possible”
imperfections in confined areas if you don’t have access to a small polishing machine.
Polishing
THE next step after wet sanding, or the first procedure if there is no deep damage to remove, is machine polishing. This is an area where expensive damage can easily be done, particularly by the rotary polishers that were used during the course. A rotary polisher works faster than oscillating dualaction (DA) polishers and can be better because there’s less time working a machine for untrained muscles. The huge difference in the finish achieved with a machine polisher compared with working it by hand is enough to persuade many DIY-ers to take the plunge. While the course switches between advice for pros trying to make a living out of detailing and the
Wet sanding Using grit on sanding blocks to improve the damaged area is the first stage
JUSTYNA’STOPPOLISHING
✔ Stay between lines ✔ Paint expands on panels. Mask edges at 62 deg C and will where vulnerable ✔ Start with a medium pad and compound ✔ Start at a slow speed ✔ Don’t use pressure, just move the machine across the panel ✔ Don’t dwell in one place – move off and then return ✔ Regularly check the panel’s temperature with your hand
shrink away from a scratch when it co ✔ Take care on pain plastic trim because heats more quickly ✔ Increase speed or use a more aggressive compound or pad if more cut is needed ✔ Make sure the compound has fully broken down and gone translucent before buffing
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AUTOBEAD is a UK producer that has recently been rebranded and sees creating a valeting community as an important part of its work, with training courses a key part of that. It has six training centres and prices start at £84.95 for a Foundation Day. Our machine-polishing day cost £195, and details can be found at autobead.co.uk.
Tools ofthe trade Our man Kim checks out
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some of the polishing kit with Zita Daniels, owner of Zita Details, who got hands-on during the class (left)
amateur, there is some key advice for both groups to ensure they use a rotary polisher correctly. After a demonstration, the course tackled an SUV that was in need of attention from multiple machine polishers, with Justyna’s help to encourage the correct technique. The last stage was to provide a final finish to the car before handing it back to the trusting owner. While our course tackled using a rotary polisher, both Justyna and Zita advised beginners, who were only going to have one machine, to opt for a DA. These are less likely to damage paint in novice hands, although much of the advice given for rotary polishers also applies to dual-action machines. Used properly, the rotary is safe and can be quicker. What was clear among the students on the course was the enthusiasm to improve not just the paintwork but also their own skills, despite several of them having many years’ experience. If you have more than just a passing interest in keeping your car looking showroom fresh, a course like those run by Autobead and others will be a good investment, alongside joining a like-minded group on social media.
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Tristan Shale-Hester Gotany carqueries?
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ToyotaRAV4
YOUTELLUSLong-running compact SUV is a solid choice that’s let down by infotainment
RAV4 Factfile
Years: 2018 to present CO2: 126g/km Fuel economy: 48mpg (2.5 Hybrid AWD) Best options: JBL stereo, panoramic sunroof, boot liner, mud flaps
USED PRICES: From £26,000
INTERIOR Owners rate the cabin for its comfort and practicality, but the RAV4’s infotainment system and sat-nav come in for criticism
GOOD
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Engine and gearbox Exterior Interior and comfort Practicality and space Ride and handling Safety features MPG and running costs Reliability and build quality Infotainment, connectivity and electrics Value WESAID “TheToyotaRAV4’s infotainment system isn’t well liked, but almost every other aspect of the car gets a broadly positive response, especially the powertrains.”
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“MY RAV4 accelerates very fast when you floor the throttle, especially in Sport mode. More than adequate for my needs.”
“INFOTAINMENT system is clunky to use and has some odd, quirky behaviours. Updates can be problematic.”
wing mirrors and a reliable monitoring system.”
“Sat-nav is very awkward to use; it’s hard to input an address and is inaccurate.”
“Plenty of space in the interior to store small items and large cupholders all around.”
“The RAV4 isn’t a driver’s car. The gearbox isn’t engaging and there’s lots of body roll.”
“Very generous boot space and rear seats fold fairly flat. Load lip is nice and low.”
“I find the car incredibly uncomfortable on long journeys.”
“Extremely satisfied with fuel economy; I achieve the official MPG with little to no effort.”
“Interior trim is cheap and of poor quality. Boot floor supports have failed twice.”
“I’ve found the insurance reasonable for a car this size.”
“Controls are not intuitive; I had to look them all up.”
“I like the shape and styling; it’s better than the old model.”
“Front suspension is very hard and jarring.”
Bars show where model OVERALL SCORE finished out of 75 vehicles in our 2021 new car survey. “No large blind spots, big 75
A USED car I bought a couple of months ago supposedly came with a new MoT. But at a service, a mechanic has just found the car has corrosion damage to its suspension. Should this have been spotted at the MoT? George Daniels, E-mail YES, but it will be tricky to prove that the damage was there when you bought the car. You could ask your mechanic to put their opinion on the age of the corrosion in writing and take this to the dealer to request compensation in some form. The DVSA does investigate questionable MoTs, but these need to be reported within 28 days, or three months for corrosion-related complaints.
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I USUALLY stream music from my phone via Bluetooth in my 2014 Ford Fiesta, but the system has now glitched out and won’t let my phone connect. Is there any way to fix the issue without visiting a dealership? Paul Hallam, E-mail IF you haven’t already, you could try deleting your phone from the infotainment system’s memory and pairing it again from scratch. The Advanced Settings menu features a Master Reset option that may solve the problem, but any stored data will be deleted. If neither of these options work or the issue arises repeatedly, it may be easiest to bite the bullet and visit a Ford dealership to see if there’s a software update or other solution.
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MY daughter recently failed her practical driving test due to a near-miss that she believes was wholly the other driver’s fault. The car had a dash cam fitted and I actually agree with her. Is there an appeals process? Name withheld, E-mail IT is possible to appeal a driving test result through the DVSA if you believe the examiner was mistaken in penalising your daughter for the incident that occurred during the test. However, even if the appeal rules in your daughter’s favour, the exam result will not be overturned. The DVSA may offer a free re-test, but increased demand for bookings mean there may still be a considerable wait.
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BUYER’SGUIDE:VolvoV60 FROM£20,000 Compact executive estate combines style, luxury and practicality Richard Dredge
VOLVO and estate cars are inextricably linked. The Swedish brand (now Chineseowned) led the way with the introduction of the Duett in 1953, and in the intervening years, Volvo became the brand of choice for those who wanted a safe and supremely practical family car. More recently, Volvo discovered its styling mojo, with its current crop of cars offering some of the sharpest looks on the road. Even better, the Volvo V60 is as good to drive as it is to look at, and it doesn’t lack any of the qualities that have made Volvo estates so appealing for so long.
CO2/tax 119-125g/km £155
Running costs
60-62mpg (D4 auto) £106 fill-up
Performance
0-62mph/top speed 7.9 seconds/137mph
History
THE second-generation V60 arrived in September 2017. Buyers could choose between 148bhp D3 and 187bhp D4 diesels, or there was a 246bhp T5 petrol; all of these powerplantswere 2.0-litre four-cylinder units. In October 2018, a 187bhp T4 petrol and T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid arrived. Four months later, the V60 Cross Country came with a 60mm ride height increase, fourwheel drive but only the D4 and T5 engines. In summer 2020, hybrid tech became standard and the range was shaken up. There were now 161bhp B3 (P), 194bhp B4 (P) and 246bhp B5 (P) petrol editions or a 194bhp B4 (D) diesel, and a T6 Recharge plug-in hybrid joined the existing T8.
Which one?
IF you’re a low-mileage driver, then a petrol V60 makes sense; otherwise we’d choose a diesel for its blend of performance, economy and relatively low purchase costs. The plug-in hybrids can be very frugal, but they’re costly to buy and hard to come by. All V60s are well equipped, with the entry-level Momentum Plus featuring LED headlights, a powered tailgate, two-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloys, heated front seats, leatherfaced trim, cruise control and a DAB radio. Inscription adds Nappa leather, keyless go, headlight cleaning and hands-free tailgate opening. R-Design (from November 2018 on) adds a sportier look, while additional kit over Momentum includes sports seats, ambient lighting, a head-up display, a black headlining, privacy glass and lowered suspension.
Alternatives
IT’Sarguable that none of theV60’s rivals are quite as stylish, but they are all as desirable. The obvious alternatives are all German, starting with the BMW 3 Series Touring, which is more engaging to drive than the Volvo and comes with some impressive engines, but purchase costs are high. As with the BMW, the Mercedes C-Class Estate is rear-wheel drive, beautifully built and practical, albeit not quite as roomy as the Volvo. The Audi A4 Avant has a
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Options The Winter Pack added headlight cleaning plus heating for the windscreen, washer jets and steering wheel.
Plug-in From September 2021, plug-in hybrids had a bigger, 18.8kWh battery. It boosted the car’s range from 34 to 56 miles.
Trims Volvo added a ‘Plus’ to four of the V60’s trim levels, then dropped it. From January 2022, the trims were renamed Core, Plus and Ultimate.
high-quality cabin, is offered with front-wheel drive or quattro four-wheel drive and power comes from some impressive engines. Another German option is the slightly less prestigious Volkswagen Passat estate, and we’d also suggest putting the Mazda 6 Tourer on your shortlist.
Verdict
VOLVO has come a long way in the past decade, and the V60 Mk2 is proof of that. This is a car that has it all: practicality, build quality, reliability, safety, ready availability and sensational looks. Even better, while you’ll pay a premium for V60 ownership, asking prices compare favourably with the obvious German rivals. The V60’s talents led to it scooping Carbuyer’s Compact Executive Car of the Year in 2019, and when we ran a D3 Momentum on our fleet in the same year, we loved everything about it. However, when we pitted a V60 against the 3 Series Touring and C-Class Estate in 2020, the Volvo came second behind the BMW, so be sure to check out the competition before committing.
Interior
YET another V60 high spot, the cabin features top-quality materials, is easy to use and has excellent seats. There’s loads of room front and back, and cubby space is also impressive, with plenty of storage around the interior. With the back seats in place the boot can hold 529 litres and with them folded the capacity is 1,441 litres to the roof, giving the V60 one of the biggest load bays in its class.
Contacts Official
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Howmuch? 2021 2020 2019 2018
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At launch, both diesels were available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the petrol was auto-only. By summer 2020 the manual option had disappeared
£41,405 £737 £28,943 £507 £30,711 £546 £28,996 £509 £32,724 £558
£36,799 £655 £25,333 £451 £27,244 £485 £25,333 £446 £29,106 £518
£32,879 £585 £20,876 £395 £23,177 £403 £22,395 £399 £24,945 £444
*Prices from BuyaCar.co.uk; quotes based on a 10% deposit
A COUPLE ofV60s were less than £20k, but this is really the startpointand netsan early60k-mile D3 Momentum. Find £22k, and this secures a 68-plate 30k-mile D3 Momentum or an 18-plate 20k-mile T4 R-Design. One in sixV60s is manual, half of the cars for sale are diesels and a quarter are petrols. We found just 20 PHEVs, four-fifths of which were T6 Recharges at £42k-£52k; the T8s were £45k-£57k. Petrol hybrids outnumber diesel hybrids two to one; the former start at £31k, whereas diesel hybrids are priced from £33k.
Runningcosts Model
D3 D4auto B4(D)auto B4(P)auto T5auto T6PHEV T8PHEV
Towing The V60 is well suited to towing, especially the D4 diesel and T6 Recharge plug-in hybrid versions. V60s are rated to pull between 1,800kg to 2,000kg.
www.autoexpress.co.uk/driver-power THE V60 has never appeared in a Driver Power survey, although the platform-sharing XC60 Mk2 SUV placed 30th out of 75 in our 2020 new-car poll. Volvo also came 10th out of 30 in our 2020 brands survey. Only two V60 owner reviews have been left on carbuyer.co.uk, both of which award it five stars. It’s not a big sample, but those owners love their cars.
YOUR VIEW
ALAN Soper from Carlisle owns a 2019 V60 D4 auto. He told us: “I’ve owned Audi and BMW estates before, but none have had the reaction that the Volvo gets. People notice it, but in a good way; it looks terrific. It’s also good to drive, hasa wonderfulinterior and isverypractical.The dashboard is easy to use and the seats are exceptionally comfortable. It’s a great family-friendly all-rounder.”
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Expert’s verdict
TristanShale-Hester Deputyconsumer editor THE Volvo V60 is a highly practical estate car, with lots of room in the back and plenty of tech on offer. Its biggest problem comes in the form of its rivals from the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes – some of these offer more exciting driving dynamics and even better space. As an overall package, however, the V60 will appeal to many drivers, especially because of its wide selection of engines. As always, we advise shopping around.
Common faults
ONE Carbuyer owner review mentions faulty windscreen washers, but other than that, we haven’t heard of many common issues with the V60 Mk2.
“As an overall package the Volvo V60 will appeal to many drivers, but rivals are more exciting”
N/A N/A £19,026 £335 £20,207 £383 £19,963 £355 £21,860 £389
Fuel economy
24-26 29-32 31 32-33 33-35 42 42-43
CO2 emissions
Annual roadtax
61-64mpg 117-122g/km 60-62mpg 119-125g/km 45-51mpg 145-162g/km 38-43mpg 148-168g/km 42-43mpg 150-160g/km 134-313mpg 19-46g/km 104-282mpg 22-56g/km
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ALLV60s cost £165pa to tax (hybrids: £155pa). Those costing £40k or more new are £520 (hybrids: £510) in years two to six.
A V60 needs servicing every 12 months or 18,000 miles, and alternate between minor and major. The former is £320 (£315 for diesels) while the second is £530 (£520 for diesels), services four and sixare £495 (diesel£480). A major service includes a brake fluid change, or it’s £105 on its own. Cambelts last 10 years. Diesels have a 90k-mile limit, and replacement (with full service) is £1,210. For petrols it’s a 144k mile limit and £1,225.
Partwatch Part
Frontbrakepads(axleset) Frontbrakediscs(pair) Doormirrorglass(electric) Frontwiperset
Dealerprice Independentprice £116.40 £211.20 £138.60 £63.00
£41.79-£63.79 £98.98-£197.98 £11.99-£18.50 £20.38-£32.08
Pricesfor a 2019 D4 auto. Dealer figuressupplied byVolvo UK (volvocars.com/uk). Independentprices: eurocarparts.com. *From carwingmirrors.co.uk.
Recalls
VOLVO has recalled the V60 Mk2 eight times, first in November 2018 because of connectivity problems.Three recalls were issued in 2019; the first two were for faulty suspension parts, the third down to inletmanifold issues. The next action in March 2020 was for an AEB glitch. The three most recent recalls (in 2021) were for faulty airbag control units, fuel pump fuses and fuel gauge software.
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BMW 7 Series 745Le xDrive
Years: 2019 to date Engine: 3.0-litre 6cyl petrol hybrid, 389bhp Transmission: 8spd auto/4WD Kerbweight: 2,085kg 0-60mph: 5.3 seconds Top speed: 155mph Boot capacity: 420 litres Ins. group: 50 Official econ./CO2: 117.7mpg/52g/km
INTERIOR The cabin oozes quality from both a material and build standpoint. BMW’s iDrive infotainment is a class act
Range Rover
P400e Vogue
Years: 2018 to 2022 Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol hybrid, 398bhp Transmission: 8spd auto/4WD Kerbweight: 2,502kg 0-60mph: 6.8 seconds Top speed: 137mph Boot capacity (seats up): 802 litres Ins. group: 50 Official econ./CO2: 82.3mpg/72g/km
CABIN Leather, polished wood and metal trim makes the Range Rover feel special. InControl Touch infotainment is good
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Posh SUV or four-door limo? Make up your mind after reading our test
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LUXURY comes in all shapes and sizes, but this hasn’t always been the case. Traditionally, the most comfortable and advanced cars have been jumbo saloons, but that changed when Land Rover expertly combined opulence and off-road ability with the Range Rover. The current version is about to be put to rest, but it still covers all
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bases and has remained competitive in the ever-expanding field of luxury SUVs. Supremely capable off the beaten track and cosetting on it, the tall, imposing Range Rover is usefully practical, too. It could be said that it’s all the car anyone could need. But it’s also inherently compromised in some ways. If you’ve no interest in veering
off road, then perhaps a lower, sleeker and lighter saloon is a more sensible option, and they don’t come much better than the BMW 7 Series. The enormous grille up front doesn’t give the best first impression, but the 7 Series’ polished drive and intuitive technology are equally hard to ignore. Can it outclass the Range Rover?
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Luxury limo edges out British rival thanks to its prowess on the road
745Le xDrive
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Smooth ride, slick hybrid powertrain, roomy cabin, excellent build quality both inside and out
AGAINST
Divisive looks at front, not as practical as an SUV or as capable off road despite 4WD, back seats don’t fold down to increase luggage space
THE BMW 7 Series offers a tight driving experience, while still making serene progress over lumpy tarmac. It can feel unsettled around town, but on the whole smooths out rough surfaces and feels surprisingly lithe, undercutting the Range Rover’s weight by 417kg. It’s faster, too, with the 745Le xDrive powering all four wheels using a 389bhp hybrid straight-six motor. The set-up allows for 32 miles of electric range and the petrol combustion engine is very refined. The cabin is built to a very high standard, with tactile metal switchgear, soft leather and a sensible layout. The long wheelbase version is spacious in the back, and while BMW’s flagship saloon shares its infotainment software with lesser models, the iDrive system is one of the best on the market. However, the 7 Series’s oversized grille won’t be to all tastes. And while the saloon body brings tangible benefits out on the road, the Range Rover beats it for sheer space and carrying capacity. You shouldn’t expect it to perform off-road, either, despite the xDrive four-wheel-drive system. It does give secure handling in slippery conditions, though.
Verdict
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PURELY for road driving, the 7 Series nips
ahead of the Range Rover in the luxury stakes. It’s lighter, faster and better to drive, and the tech suite is still among the best around.
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745Le xDrive 3.0 6cyl hybrid, 2020, 2,000 miles PRICE £61,900 THE hybrid BMW 745Le arrived with the facelifted 7 Series model in 2019, so most used examples are still pretty fresh. You can bag a tidy two-year-old, 2,000-mile four-wheel-drive example for £61,900. www.buyacar.co.uk/bmw/7-series
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Extremely comfortable, unrivalled allterrain ability, great practicality thanks to large dimensions
AGAINST
Floaty handling, hybrid could be smoother and more effortless, more expensive to buy used than BMW
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RangeRover
King of the off road can’t quite match BMW’s flagship saloon on tarmac THIS version of the Range Rover was launched in 2012 and facelifted in 2018. The updates brought a new hybrid powertrain with the P400e model, but it doesn’t quite live up to the serene demeanour of the rest of the car; the four-cylinder petrol unit is harsher than the BMW’s straight-six under load. It’s a shame, because the Range Rover is otherwise just as relaxed and comfortable as its saloon rival. It glides over large bumps, but sharp imperfections can sometimes send distant thumps into the cabin. The Range Rover is taller and far heavier than the 7 Series, which does make itself known in the corners; there’s more body roll and it’s less precise around bends. The trade-off is a commanding driving position and great off-road ability. While the Range Rover is one of the best luxury off-roaders you can buy in the rough stuff; its prowess in muddy terrain is at odds with the opulent, tech-filled interior. The dual-touchscreen infotainment set-up is fairly slick, if less intuitive than BMW’s iDrive, and the cabin is roomy. It’s the more versatile car of this duo thanks to an enormous boot, but the hybrid system eats up some load space.
Verdict
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THE practical, go-anywhere Range Rover is
arguably a better all-rounder than the BMW, but it falls short of the 7 Series on tarmac, where buyers will spend most of their time.
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There’s lots of room in the back and the seats fold to increase the load volume, unlike in the 7 Series
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P400e Vogue 2.0-litre 4cyl hybrid, 2018, 16,500 miles PRICE £71,500 LIKE its Bavarian rival, the hybrid Range Rover P400e arrived with an updated version of Land Rover’s luxury flagship model. A 2018 example with 16,500 miles on the clock will set you back a considerable £71,500. www.buyacar.co.uk/land-rover/range-rover
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£45299 £50999 £74999 £45299 £50999
B3 - 4719x1827mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 28.5 3.8 228 50 £69450 28.5 3.9 228 50 £70950
D5 - 4979x1868mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 (326) auto AWD D5 S saloon
ASTON MARTIN
Dealers: 20/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles
DBX - 5039x1998mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT (550) auto DBX
19.8 4.5 323 50£161200
4.0 V8TT (510) Vantage 25.7 4.0 276 50£114850 4.0 V8TT(510) auto Vantage 24.4 3.6 236 50£123300 4.0 V8TT (535) auto Vantage F1 Ed 24.3 3.6 264 50£144400 4.0 V8TT (510) auto Roadster 24.3 3.8 263 50£129500 4.0 V8TT (535) at RoadsterF1 Ed 24.3 3.7 264 50£150600
4.0 V8 (528) auto DB11 4.0 V8 (528) auto DB11 Volante 5.2 V12 (630) auto DB11
44.1 4.8 189 50 £65800
25.1 4.0 254 50£153900 25.0 4.1 257 50£166200 21.1 3.7 303 50£166000
DBS - 4712x1940mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 20.9 3.4 306 50£238800 21.0 3.6 306 50£257600
A5 Sportback - 4733x1843mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
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A3 Saloon - 4495x1984mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
B8 - 5092x1932mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.4 V8TT (621) auto Gran Coupé
25.4 4.2 254 50£136500
XD3 - 4718x1897mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 (355) auto XD3
41.5 4.9 180 50 £69600
XB7 - 5151x2000mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.4 V8TT (621) auto XB7
23.5 4.2 274 50£137000
ALPINE
Dealers: 7 / Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles
44.1 4.5 145 44 £49905 44.1 4.5 145 44 £59355 42.2 4.4 153 46 £59955
ARIEL
Dealers: N/A/ Warranty:1 year/unlimited miles Atom - 3410x1798mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 (245) Atom 3.5 N/A 2.7 N/A N/A £32394
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A3 Sportback - 4343x1984mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
AUDI
1.8T (252)auto A110 1.8T (252) auto A110GT 1.8T (291)auto A110S
25.4 3.4 253 50 £97500 25.2 3.6 256 50 £99900
A4 Avant - 4726x1842mm, EURO DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Dealers: 118/ Warranty:3 years/60000 miles A1 Sportback - 4029x1740mm, EUROHHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 66th 1.0 (95)25 TFSI Technik 51.4 11.0 124 19 £19805 1.0 (95)25 TFSI auto Technik 48.7 11.5 132 19 £21385 1.0 (116) 30 TFSI Technik 53.3 10.5 121 19 £20540 1.0 (116) 30 TFSI auto Technik 48.7 10.6 131 19 £22080 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI auto Sport 47.1 7.7 137 25 £24595 2.0 (207) 40 TFSI auto S lineComp 42.8 6.5 150 N/A £27285 Sport: add £1450 toTechnik,S line: add £1650 to Sport, Vorsprung: add £8050 to Sport (not 25TFSI)
A110 - 4180x1798mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
4.4 V8TT (621) auto B5 saloon 4.4 V8TT (621) auto B5 Touring
2.0 (150) 35 TFSI Technik 46.3 8.6 140 22 £32405 2.0 (150) 35 TFSI SportEdition 45.6 8.6 141 22 £34950 2.0 (150) 35 TFSIauto Technik 45.6 8.9 142 22 £33955 2.0 (150) 35 TFSI at Sport Edition 44.8 8.9 143 22 £36500 2.0 (204) 40 TFSI at Sport Edition 44.8 7.1 143 26 £38110 2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quat auto S line 35.3 5.5 181 28 £44285 2.0 (136) 30 TDI auto Technik 60.1 9.5 124 22 £36115 2.0 (136) 30 TDI auto Sport Edition 58.9 9.5 125 22 £38660 2.0 (163) 35 TDI auto Technik 58.9 8.2 125 22 £36795 2.0 (163) 35 TDI autoSport Edition 58.9 8.2 126 22 £39340 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quatat Sport Ed 54.3 6.9 137 26 £41425 3.0 V6 TDI (341) quattro auto S4 40.9 4.6 181 41 £49580 S line: add £1030 toSport Edition, Black Edition: add £1250 to S line, add £1500 to S4 , Vorsprung: add £9900to S line (not 35 TFSI manual), add £9600 to S4
2.0 (150) 35 TFSI Technik 44.8 8.9 143 22 £33805 2.0 (150) 35 TFSI SportEdition 44.1 8.9 145 22 £36350 2.0 (150) 35 TFSIauto Technik 44.1 9.2 145 22 £35355 2.0 (150) 35 TFSI at Sport Edition 43.5 9.2 148 22 £37900 2.0 (204) 40 TFSI at Sport Edition 43.5 7.3 148 26 £39510 2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quat auto S line 34.4 5.7 187 28 £46305 2.9 TFSI (450) quattro auto RS 4 28.8 4.1 221 46 £67525 2.0 (136) 30 TDI auto Technik 57.6 9.8 127 22 £37515 2.0 (136) 30 TDI autoSport Edition 57.6 9.8 129 22 £40060 2.0 (163) 35 TDI autoTechnik 57.6 8.5 129 22 £38195 2.0 (163) 35 TDI auto Sport Edition 56.5 8.5 131 22 £40780 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quat at SportEd 52.3 7.1 141 26 £42825 3.0 V6 TDI (341)quattro auto S4 38.7 4.7 191 41 £50980 S line: add £1030 to SportEdition,Black Edition: add £1250 to S line, add £1500 to S4 Avant, Vorsprung:add£9900 to S line(not 35 TFSI manual), add£9600 to S4 Avant, add £18165 to RS 4 Avant
1.0 (110) 30 TFSI Technik 51.4 10.6 124 17 £25010 1.0 (110) 30 TFSI Sport 51.4 10.6 125 18 £26410 1.0 (110) 30 TFSI auto Technik 55.4 10.6 116 17 £26560 1.0 (110) 30 TFSI auto Sport 54.3 10.6 118 18 £27960 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Technik 50.4 8.7 128 23 £26575 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Sport 49.6 8.7 129 23 £28015 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Edition 1 46.3 8.7 139 26 £33165 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI auto Technik 50.4 8.4 127 23 £28125 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI autoSport 49.6 8.4 128 23 £29525 1.5 (150)35 TFSI auto Edition 1 47.1 8.4 137 23 £34565 2.0 (190) 40 TFSI quattro at Sport 40.4 6.9 159 25 £33220 2.0 (190) 40 TFSI quattro at Ed 1 38.7 6.9 166 28 £38370 1.4 (204) 40 TFSI e auto Sport 282.5 7.6 25 27 £34765 1.4 (245) 45 TFSI e at S line comp 235.4 6.8 29 26 £38415 2.0 TFSI (310) quattro auto S3 34.9 4.8 183 34 £39630 2.5 TFSI (400) quattro auto RS 3 31.4 4.8 205 35 £53830 2.0 (116) 30 TDI Technik 64.2 10.1 115 20 £27375 2.0 (116) 30 TDI Sport 62.8 10.1 117 20 £28775 2.0 (116) 30 TDI autoTechnik 61.4 10.1 121 20 £28925 2.0 (116) 30 TDI autoSport 60.1 10.1 122 20 £30325 2.0 (150) 35 TDI Technik 65.7 8.5 112 24 £28475 2.0 (150) 35 TDISport 61.4 8.5 121 25 £29875 2.0 (150) 35 TDI Edition 1 61.4 8.5 121 28 £34130 2.0 (150) 35 TDI autoTechnik 61.4 8.3 120 24 £30025 2.0 (150) 35 TDI auto Sport 61.4 8.3 121 25 £31425 2.0 (150) 35 TDI auto Edition1 57.6 8.3 129 28 £36575 2.0 (200) 40 TDI quattro at Sport 50.4 6.8 148 26 £34405 2.0 (200) 40 TDI quattro at Ed 1 47.9 6.8 154 28 £39890 S line: add £1900to Sport, Vorsprung:add£9540 to 35 TFSIauto Sport,add£9650 to 40 TFSI quattro auto Sport/35TDIauto Sport, add £9985to 40 TDI quattro auto Sport, add£7750 to S3
B5 - 4979x1868mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
2.5 TFSI (400) quattro auto RS 3 36.2 4.8 178 36 £54830 2.0 (116) 30 TDI Sport 64.2 10.1 114 20 £29340 2.0 (116) 30 TDI autoSport 61.4 10.1 120 20 £30890 2.0 (150) 35 TDI Sport 67.3 8.5 111 25 £30440 2.0 (150) 35 TDI Edition 1 62.8 8.5 117 28 £35590 2.0 (150) 35 TDI auto Sport 62.8 8.3 119 25 £31990 2.0 (150) 35 TDI autoEdition1 58.9 8.3 126 28 £37140 2.0 (200) 40 TDI quattro at Sport 51.4 6.8 145 26 £34970 2.0 (200) 40 TDI quattro at Ed 1 49.6 6.8 150 29 £40120 S line: add £1900 to Sport, Vorsprung: add £9540 to 35TFSI auto Sport, add £9650 to40 TFSI quattro auto Sport/35TDI autoSport, add £9985to 40 TDI quattro autoSport,add £7750 toS3
A4 - 4726x1842mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 65th
Vantage - 4465x1942mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
5.2 V12 (715) auto DBS 5.2 V12(715) autoDBS Volante
ALPINA
Dealers: 7 / Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles D3 - 4719x1827mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 (355) auto AWD D3 S saloon 42.2 4.6 176 50 £56450 3.0 (355) auto AWD D3 S Touring 42.2 4.8 176 50 £57950
3.0 (462) auto AWD B3 saloon 3.0 (462) auto AWD B3 Touring
N/A 3.4 N/A N/A £33500
1.0 (110) 30 TFSI Sport 1.0 (110) 30 TFSI auto Sport 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Sport 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Edition 1 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI autoSport 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI auto Edition 1 2.0 (190) 40 TFSI quattro at Sport 2.0 (190)40 TFSI quattro at Ed 1 2.0 TFSI (310) quattro auto S3
52.3 10.6 55.4 10.6 50.4 8.7 47.9 8.7 50.4 8.4 47.9 8.4 40.9 6.9 39.2 6.9 36.2 4.8
122 115 127 135 126 133 156 163 178
18 18 24 26 24 24 26 28 35
£26975 £28525 £28540 £33730 £30090 £35130 £33785 £38935 £40195
2.0 (150) 35 TFSI auto Sport 44.8 9.1 144 29 £39885 2.0 (150) 35 TFSI autoS line 41.5 9.1 154 31 £42220 2.0 (204) 40 TFSIauto S line 41.5 7.2 154 34 £43625 2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quat auto S line 35.3 5.6 183 40 £50835 2.9 TFSI (450) quattro autoRS 5 29.7 3.9 215 44 £72775 2.0 (163) 35 TDI auto Sport 57.6 8.4 127 27 £42210 2.0 (163) 35 TDI auto S line 51.4 8.4 144 29 £44250 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quat auto S line 50.4 7.0 146 34 £46915 3.0 V6TDI (341) quattroauto S5 40.4 4.6 184 41 £54820 Edition1: add£3250 to S line, Vorsprung:add£9650 to Edition 1
A6 - 4939x1886mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 (204) 40 TFSI auto Sport 39.2 7.3 163 32 £39950 2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quatauto Sport 37.2 6.0 173 35 £45415 2.0 (299) 50 TFSIe quatauto Sport 256.8 6.2 27 27 £54305 2.0 (204) 40 TDIauto Sport 52.3 8.1 142 36 £42040 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quatauto Sport 50.4 7.6 147 38 £43670 3.0 (286) 50 TDI quatauto Sport 41.5 5.4 178 42 £50875 3.0 V6 TDI (344)quattro auto S6 40.4 5.0 184 44 £62465 S line: add £3360 to Sport, BlackEdition: add £5460to Sport, Vorsprung: add £22370 to Sport
A6 Avant - 4939x1886mm, EURO DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
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2.0 (204) 40 TFSI quat auto Sport 38.2 7.5 168 32 £42050 2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quatauto Sport 36.2 6.2 178 35 £47515 2.0 (299) 50 TFSIe quatauto Sport 217.3 6.3 30 27 £56405 4.0 TFSI (600) quattro auto RS 6 22.4 3.6 286 50 £98280 2.0 (204) 40 TDI autoSport 50.4 8.3 148 36 £44140 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quatauto Sport 48.7 7.8 151 38 £46105 3.0 (286) 50 TDI quat autoSport 40.4 5.6 184 42 £52975 3.0 V6 TDI (344) quattroauto S6 39.2 5.1 189 44 £64565 S line: add £3360 to Sport, Black Edition:add£5460 to Sport, Vorsprung:add £22370 to Sport
A7 Sportback - 4969x1908mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quat auto Sport
36.2 6.2 177 40 £53665
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2.4 (235) Nomad
DB11 - 4739x1940mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Stelvio - 4687x1903mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (200)auto AWD Sprint 2.0T (280) auto AWD Veloce 2.9V6TT(510)atAWDQ’foglio 2.2D (190) auto AWD Sprint 2.2D (210) auto AWD Veloce VeloceTI: add£4600 to 2.0T Veloce
Nomad - 3215x1850mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
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ALFA ROMEO
Dealers: 55/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles Giulia - 4643x1873mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (200)auto Sprint 39.2 6.6 163 24 £38599 2.0T (280) auto Veloce 38.7 5.7 166 34 £43799 2.9 V6TT (510) auto Quadrifoglio 28.2 3.9 227 46 £70299 Veloce TI: add£6400 to Veloce
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ABARTH
Dealers: 82/ Warranty:3 years/60000 miles 595/695 - 3660x1627mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.4 T-Jet (145) 595 41.5 7.8 154 29 £18725 1.4 T-Jet (165) F595 42.2 7.3 153 30 £21255 1.4 T-Jet (165) 595 Turismo 42.2 7.3 153 30 £21925 1.4 T-Jet (180)595 Competizione 40.9 6.7 156 34 £24025 1.4 T-Jet (180)695 Anniversario 40.9 6.7 156 35 £31735 595C: add £2650,695 Esseesse: sameprice as Annivesario
ROAD TAX: When a car is first registered, its first year’s road tax is included in the price. This is emissions-based, and adds anything from zero on electric cars to £2,245 for vehicles emitting over 255g/km of CO2. After 12 months, it’s the owner’s responsibility to tax their vehicle, and the rate depends on the fuel used: VEHICLES BELOW £40,000 VEHICLES OVER £40,000 Electric vehicle: £0 Electric vehicle: £0 Alternative fuel: £145 Alternative fuel: £480 Petrol/diesel: £155 Petrol/diesel: £490 Alternative fuels include hybrids, plug-in After five years, vehicles costing more hybrids, bi-ethanol and LPG fuels. than £40,000 revert to the lower rates. Pick-up trucks: The models listed here pay a flat rate of road tax, at £275 per year. EURO NCAP RATING: At the start of each model is its Euro NCAP crash test safety rating (if available). The maximum score is five stars, although the test has been made tougher over the years, so ratings aren’t comparable between vehicles.
WILL IT FIT? Is your garage big enough? Our measurements show the length and width of each model, but remember estate and performance variants may be bigger. DRIVER POWER POSITION: Auto Express’s survey canvasses results from tens of thousands of motorists. Models are rated by drivers, then ranked against others on sale in the UK. The lower the number, the higher the score a model achieved.
INSURANCE: Group rating as quoted by the Association of British Insurers. WARRANTY: Next to each manufacturer’s name is the basic warranty period in months and miles for the mechanicals, corrosion and paintwork. EVs and hybrids will have dedicated battery cover. LIST PRICE: This is the on-the-road figure and includes VAT, delivery to dealer, 12 months’ road tax, number plates and first registration. EVs do not include the Plug-in Car Grant.
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PERFORMANCE: This is the manufacturer’s claimed acceleration time for a car, and is measured from 0-60mph or 0-62mph (0-100kph), in seconds. ECONOMY/EMISSIONS/RANGE: Combined WLTP economy in miles per gallon, emissions in grams per kilometre of CO2 and maximum claimed range for EVs. Figures are achieved in the latest WLTP tests, butwillvaryaccording to equipment and are unlikelyto be representative of everydayefficiency.
2.0 (299) 50 TFSI e quatat Sport 235.4 6.3 29 46 £62130 2.0 (299) 55 TFSI e qt at Comp 201.8 5.7 33 50 £70470 3.0 V6 (340) 55 TFSI quat at Sport 34.0 5.3 189 40 £57145 4.0 TFSI(600) quattro auto RS 7 23.0 3.6 280 50£101935 2.0 (204) 40 TDI auto Sport 49.6 8.3 148 40 £49930 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quatauto Sport 48.7 7.0 152 40 £51895 3.0 V6(286) 50 TDI quatat Sport 40.4 5.6 183 45 £58305 3.0 V6 TDI (344)quattro auto S7 39.2 5.1 188 50 £70150 S line: add £2900 to Sport,Vorsprung:add £19500 to45/50 TDI S line
e-tron GT - 4990x1960mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 93kWh (476) quattro auto 298 4.1 0 50 £81915 93kWh (598) quattro auto RS 286 3.3 0 50£112965 93kWh (598) quat at RS Carbon Bl 286 3.3 0 50£126555 Vorsprung:add £26100 to e-tron GT, add £8800 to RS e-tron GT Carbon Black
A8 - 5172-5302x1945mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6 (340) 55 TFSI quat at Sport 31.0 5.6 206 29 £77060 3.0 V6 (462) 60 TFSI eqt at Sport 148.7 4.9 42 N/A £86690 4.0 TFSI(571) quattro auto S8 24.6 3.8 260 50 £102610 3.0 (286) 50 TDI quat autoSport 40.4 5.9 185 29 £74985 LWB: add £3995(not S8),S line: add £4820, Black Edition: add £7620 to S line,Vorsprung: add£58055
Q2 - 4191x1794mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: 53rd
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1.0 (110) 30 TFSI Technik 48.7 11.2 131 14 £24870 1.0 (110) 30 TFSI Sport 48.7 11.2 131 14 £27370 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Sport 47.9 8.6 133 20 £29180 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI auto Sport 46.3 8.6 138 20 £30730 2.0 TFSI (300) auto SQ2 34.0 4.9 188 37 £40450 2.0 (116) 30 TDI Technik 60.1 9.9 123 16 £27715 2.0 (116) 30 TDI Sport 60.1 9.9 124 17 £30215 2.0 (116) 30 TDI auto Technik 58.9 10.3 125 16 £31765 2.0 (116) 30 TDI auto Sport 58.9 10.3 126 17 £31190 2.0 (150) 35 TDI quattro at S line 51.4 8.2 145 23 £36630 S line: add £2150 to Sport,Black Edition: add £1065 to S line (not 30 TFSI), Vorsprung: add £9220 to 35 TFSI auto S line
Q3 - 4484x1849mm, EUROHHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 22nd 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Technik 43.5 9.5 147 24 £31265 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Sport 43.5 9.5 148 24 £32915 1.5 (150) 35 TFSIauto Technik 44.1 9.4 146 24 £32485 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI autoSport 43.5 9.4 148 24 £34495 2.0 (190) 40 TFSI quattro at S line 34.9 7.3 184 31 £39480 2.0 (245) 45 TFSI quattro at S line 32.8 5.8 196 35 £41830 1.4 (245) 45 TFSI e quat at Technik 176.6 7.3 36 31 £39035 2.5 TFSI (400) quattro auto RS Q3 29.4 4.5 217 41 £55385 2.0 (150) 35 TDI Technik 55.4 9.4 133 25 £32865 2.0 (150) 35 TDI Sport 55.4 9.3 133 25 £34515 2.0 (150) 35 TDI auto Technik 52.3 9.3 141 25 £34445 2.0 (150) 35 TDI autoSport 52.3 9.3 142 25 £36095 2.0 (150) 35 TDI quattro at Technik 47.9 9.4 154 25 £36210 2.0 (150) 35 TDI quattro at Sport 47.9 9.4 154 25 £37860 2.0 (200) 40 TDI quattro at S line 42.8 7.3 174 25 £40580 S line: add £2710 to Sport,Black Edition: ad £1350 to S line, Vorsprung: add£7890-£8215 to S line(not 35 TFSI manual), add £8445 to RS Q3, Audi Sport Edition: add£4895 to RS Q3 Q3 Sportback - 4484x1849mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 22nd 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI Sport 42.8 9.5 149 24 £34065 1.5 (150) 35 TFSI auto Sport 42.8 9.5 149 24 £35645 2.0 (190) 40 TFSIquattro at S line 36.7 7.3 175 31 £40630 2.0 (245) 45 TFSI quattro at S line 32.8 5.8 195 35 £42980 1.4 (245) 45 TFSI e quattro at S line 176.6 7.3 36 32 £43635 2.5 TFSI (400) quattro auto RS Q3 29.4 4.5 219 40 £56535 2.0 (150) 35 TDI auto Sport 51.4 9.3 143 25 £37245 2.0 (200) 40 TDI quattro atSport 44.8 7.3 164 25 £40120 S line: add £2710to Sport, Vorsprung: add£7890 to S line (not 35 TFSI manual), add£7900 to RS Q3, Audi Sport Edition: add £4350 to RS Q3 Q4 e-tron - 4588x1865mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 55kWh (170) 35 e-tron auto Sport 208 9.0 0 26 £43115 82kWh (204) 40 e-tron auto Sport 318 8.5 0 29 £47355 82kWh (299) 50 e-tron qt at Sport 299 6.2 0 37 £53735 Q4 Sportback:add £1500,S line: add £2100, Edition 1: add £5620
Q5 - 4663x1893mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quattro at Sport 2.0 (299) 50 TFSI e quat at Sport 2.0 (367) 55 TFSI e quat at Comp
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2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quattro at Sport 33.6 6.1 192 38 £48920 2.0 (299) 50 TFSI e quat atSport 188.3 6.1 36 40 £54915 2.0 (367) 55 TFSI e quat atComp 166.2 5.3 41 41 £60565 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quattro at Sport 44.8 7.6 166 35 £47895 3.0 TDI (341)quattro autoSQ5 34.0 5.1 216 45 £61370 S line: add £3225to 4 5 TFSI Sport,add £3555to 40 TDI Sport, Vorsprung:add £18375 to 45 TFSI Sport,add £18705 to 40 TDI Sport,add£15150toSQ5
e-tron - 4986x1995mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 71kWh (313) 50 quat at Technik 198 6.8 0 49 £61275 71kWh (313) 50 quattro at Sport 198 6.8 0 49 £63975 95kWh (408) 55 quat at Technik 254 6.6 0 50 £72175 95kWh (408) 55 quattro at Sport 254 6.6 0 50 £74875 95kWh (503) quattro auto S 223 4.5 0 50 £87675 e-tron Sportback: add £1800, S line: add £4100 to Sport, Black Edition: add £5650 to Sport, Vorsprung:add £19300 toSport
Q7 - 5052x1968mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6 (340) 55 TFSIquat at Sport 26.9 5.9 238 41 £62050 4.0 V8 TFSI (507) quattro auto SQ7 23.3 4.1 276 50 £81020 3.0 (381) 55 TFSI e quat atSport 113.0 5.9 57 41 £68010 3.0 V6 (231) 45 TDI quatat Sport 34.9 7.3 213 41 £59745 3.0 V6(286) 50 TDI quatat Sport 34.9 6.5 213 43 £62785 S line: add £3150to Sport, BlackEdition: add £7700 to Sport,add £3895toSQ7,Vorsprung:add£25250toSport,add£18700toSQ7
Q8 - 4986x1995mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6 (340) 55 TFSIquat at S line 26.6 5.9 241 45 £69430 4.0 V8 TFSI (507) quattro auto SQ8 22.4 4.1 287 50 £85885 4.0 V8 TFSI (600) quattro at RS Q8 21.2 3.8 301 50 £108435 3.0 (381) 55 TFSI e quattroauto 100.9 5.8 65 50 £75935 3.0 V6 (286) 50 TDI quatat S line 34.0 6.1 218 47 £69165 Black Edition: add £3750 to S line, add £3895 to SQ8,Vorsprung: add £20220to S line, add £22500toSQ8, add£17800 to RS Q8, Carbon Black: add 10,500to RS Q8
A5 Coupe - 4673x1846mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 (150) 35 TFSI auto Sport 45.6 8.9 141 33 £39885 2.0 (204) 40 TFSI autoS line 45.6 7.1 141 32 £43965 2.0 (265) 45 TFSI quattro at S line 35.8 5.5 180 44 £51170 2.9 TFSI (450) quat auto RS 5 29.7 3.9 215 44 £72775 2.0 (163) 35 TDI autoSport 58.9 8.2 125 32 £42210 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quat auto S line 54.3 6.9 135 32 £47590 3.0 (341) V6 TDI quattro autoS5 40.4 4.6 184 41 £54820 A5 Cabriolet: add£3660 (not 35 TFSI), S line: add £2500to Sport, Edition 1: add £3250 to S line, add £2000 toS5, Vorsprung: add £12900 to S line, add £12,600 to S5, add £17900to RS 5
40.9 6.1 38.7 4.8 62.8 10.3 61.4 10.3 61.4 10.1 61.4 10.1 60.1 8.5 60.1 8.5 57.6 8.4 57.6 8.4 57.6 7.3 53.3 7.0
157 167 119 120 120 121 123 123 129 129 129 139
29 36 16 16 16 16 21 21 21 21 26 26
£34550 £38440 £27595 £28595 £28945 £29945 £28775 £29775 £30375 £31375 £33240 £34780
2 Series Gran Coupe - 4526x1800mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5T (136)218i Sport 1.5T (136) auto 218iSport 2.0T (178) auto 220iSport 2.0T (306) autoxDrive M235i 2.0 (150) 218d Sport 2.0 (150) auto 218d Sport 2.0 (190) auto 220d Sport M Sport:add £2500 to Sport
49.6 49.6 47.1 39.8 60.1 57.6 57.6
9.2 9.1 7.1 4.9 8.6 8.5 7.5
130 129 136 162 123 129 129
22 22 27 36 24 24 28
£27930 £29240 £31770 £39315 £30405 £32005 £33735
3 Series - 4709x1827mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 31st 2.0T (156)auto 318i SE Pro 44.1 8.4 144 24 £33250 2.0T (156)auto 318i M Sport 44.1 8.4 146 25 £35000 2.0T (184)auto 320i SE Pro 44.1 7.1 145 29 £35645 2.0T (184)auto 320i M Sport 44.1 7.1 146 29 £37495 2.0T (184)auto 320i xDrive SE Pro 42.2 7.6 153 28 £37610 2.0T (184)at 320i xDriveM Sport 41.5 7.6 154 28 £39360 2.0T (258)auto 330i Sport Pro 43.5 5.9 148 32 £41085 3.0T (374)auto M340i xDrive 36.7 4.4 176 38 £51885 3.0TT (510)auto M3 Competition 28.8 3.9 223 41 £75660 3.0TT (510)at M3 Comp xDrive 28.2 3.5 228 41 £78425 2.0T hybrid(292)auto 330e SEPro 217.3 5.8 30 33 £41330 2.0T hybrid(292)at 330e M Sport 201.8 5.8 31 33 £44985 2.0T hybrid(292)at 330e xD SE Pr 201.8 5.8 32 34 £42880 2.0T hybrid(292)a 330e xD M Spt 201.8 5.8 32 34 £49485 2.0 (150) 318d SE Pro 57.6 8.4 127 26 £35615 2.0 (150) 318d M Sport 57.6 8.4 129 26 £37365 2.0 (150) auto 318dSE Pro 62.8 8.2 119 26 £37155 2.0 (150) auto 318dM Sport 61.4 8.2 121 26 £38905 2.0 (190) auto 320dSE Pro 60.1 6.8 124 30 £38705 2.0 (190) auto 320dM Sport 60.1 6.8 123 30 £40505 2.0 (190) auto 320dxDrive SE Pro 57.6 6.8 129 30 £40295 2.0 (190) at 320d xDrive M Sport 56.5 6.8 131 30 £42095 3.0 (265) auto 330dSport Pro 56.5 5.3 131 38 £43300 3.0 (265) at 330d xDrive Sport Pro 53.3 5.0 140 38 £44850 3.0 (340) auto M340dxDrive 46.3 4.6 159 42 £51515 M Sport: add £350 to Sport Pro, M Sport Pro: add £4800 to M Sport (320d/330d)
3 Series Touring - 4709x1827mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 31st
2.0 (197) 40 TFSI auto Sport 40.9 6.6 155 35 £34460 2.0 (245) 45 TFSI autoSport 39.2 5.8 164 37 £37645 2.0 (245) 45 TFSI quatauto Sport 36.7 5.2 174 39 £39415 2.0 TFSI (306) quattro auto TTS 34.0 4.5 189 39 £48225 2.5 TFSI (400) quattro autoTT RS 31.7 3.7 202 43 £58245 Sport Edition: add £1250 toSport,S line: add £2150 toSport, BlackEdition: add £1600 toS line, Vorsprung: add£7850 to S line, TT Roadster: add £1750
2.0T (156)auto 318i SE Pro 42.2 8.7 152 24 £35085 2.0T (156)auto 318i M Sport 44.1 8.4 146 25 £35000 2.0T (184)auto 320i SE Pro 42.2 7.5 152 29 £37480 2.0T (184)auto 320i M Sport 44.1 7.1 146 29 £37495 2.0T (258)auto 330i Sport Pro 40.9 6.0 157 32 £42920 3.0T (374)auto M340i xDrive 35.3 4.6 182 38 £53385 2.0T hybrid(292)auto 330e SEPro 201.8 5.8 32 33 £42830 2.0T hybrid(292)at 330e Sport Pr 201.8 5.8 33 33 £44230 2.0T hybrid(292)at 330e xD SE Pr 176.6 5.8 36 34 £44380 2.0T hybrid(292)a 330e xD Spt Pr 176.6 5.8 37 34 £49485 2.0 (150) auto 318dSE Pro 58.9 8.7 126 26 £38655 2.0 (150) auto 318dM Sport 61.4 8.2 121 26 £38905 2.0 (190) auto 320dSE Pro 58.9 7.1 126 30 £40205 2.0 (190) auto 320dM Sport 60.1 6.8 123 30 £40505 2.0 (190) auto 320dxDrive SE Pro 54.3 7.4 136 30 £41795 2.0 (190) at 320d xDrive M Sport 56.5 6.8 131 30 £42095 3.0 (286) auto 330dSport Pro 54.3 5.5 137 38 £44800 3.0 (286) at 330d xDrive Sport Pro 50.4 5.2 146 38 £46350 3.0 (340) auto M340d xDrive 44.8 4.8 165 42 £53015 M Sport: add £350 to Sport Pro, M Sport Pro: add £4800 to M Sport (320d/330d)
R8 - 4426x1940mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
4 Series Gran Coupe - 4640x1825mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
5.2 V10 FSI (570) at Perf’ance RWD 22.2 3.7 288 50£129785 5.2 V10 FSI (620) quattro at Perf 21.7 3.1 295 50£149890 Spyder:add£8690,Edition:add£11000toRWD,add£16000to quattro
2.0T (184)auto 420i M Sport 41.5 7.9 154 30 2.0T (245) auto 430iM Sport 39.8 6.2 160 34 3.0T (374) auto M440i xDrive 35.3 4.7 182 40 2.0 (190) auto 420d M Sport 56.5 7.3 130 32 2.0 (190) at 420d xDrive M Sport 53.3 7.6 138 32 M SportPro: add £4800 to 420i/420d, add£4500 to430i
TT - 4177x1832mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
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BENTLEY
£41650 £45645 £55695 £44000 £45590
Dealers: 23/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles Flying Spur - 5316x1978mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT (550) auto 22.2 4.0 288 50£160200 6.0 W12TT (635)auto 18.8 3.8 340 50£177800
i4 - 4783x1852mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Bentayga - 5145x1998mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
5 Series - 4936x1868mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 49th
3.0 V6 Hybrid(449) auto 4.0 V8TT (550) auto 4.0 V8TT (550) auto S
2.0 (184) auto 520i SE 45.6 7.9 142 37 £40125 3.0 (530) auto M550i xDrive 26.6 3.8 243 46 £72815 4.4 V8TT (617) at M5 Competition 25.4 3.3 254 50£104380 4.4 V8TT (626) auto M5 CS 25.4 3.0 254 50£140780 2.0T hybrid (292) auto 530e SE 201.8 5.9 31 42 £49870 2.0T hyb (292)at 530e xDrive SE 176.6 5.9 37 42 £51870 3.0T hyb (394)at 545e xDrive SE 166.2N/A 39 43 £57965 2.0 (190) auto 520d SE 58.9 7.2 126 38 £41135 2.0 (190) auto 520d xDrive SE 55.4 7.2 133 39 £43175 3.0 (286) auto 530dxDrive SE 51.4 5.4 144 45 £51845 M Sport:add £3500,M SportEdition: add £4500to M Sport
83.1 5.5 82 50£155500 21.2 4.5 265 50£155500 21.7 4.5 294 50£179600
Continental - 4850x1966mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT (550) auto GT 6.0 W12TT (659)autoGT Speed 4.0 V8TT (550) at GT Convertible 6.0 W12TT(659)at GT ConvSpd
23.3 4.0 263 50£166200 20.9 3.6 308 50£209900 22.6 4.1 266 50£182800 20.6 3.7 314 50£230900
BMW
Dealers: 192/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles i3 - 4006x1775mm, EUROHHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 42.2kWh eDrive (170) auto i3 190 7.3 0 28 £33805 42.2kWh eDrive (184) auto i3s 175 6.9 0 29 £34805
1 Series - 4319x1799mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 46th 1.5T (136) 118i SE 1.5T (136) 118i Sport 1.5T (136)auto 118iSE 1.5T (136) auto118i Sport
49.6 8.9 130 20 £26450 49.6 8.9 130 20 £27490 49.6 8.8 130 20 £27800 49.6 8.8 130 20 £28840
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80.7kWh (340) at eDrive40 Sport 365 5.7 0 35 £51905 80.7kWh (340) at eDriv40M Sport 352 5.7 0 36 £53405 80.7kWh (544) auto M50 318 3.9 0 43 £63905
5 Series Touring - 4936x1868mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 49th 2.0 (184) auto 520i SE 42.2 8.3 152 37 £42710 3.0 (333) at 540i xDriveSE 35.8 5.2 179 44 £55455 2.0T hybrid (292) auto 530eSE 188.3 5.9 35 42 £52120 2.0T hyb (292) at 530e xDrive SE 156.9 5.9 41 42 £54120 2.0 (190) auto 520d SE 55.4 7.6 134 38 £43425 2.0 (190) auto 520d xDrive SE 52.3 7.6 141 39 £45425 3.0 (286) auto 530d xDrive SE 47.9 5.6 153 45 £54430 M Sport:add £3500,M SportEdition: add £4500to M Sport
2.0T hyb (394) auto 745Le xDrive 134.5 5.1 47 4.4 V8TT (530) auto 750i xDrive 26.9 4.0 241 3.0 (286) auto 730d 50.4 5.9 147 3.0 (286) auto 730d xDrive 47.1 5.6 158 3.0 (340) auto 740d xDrive 47.1 5.0 158 M Sport:add £4000, long wheelbase: add £4000
£88245 £89365 £73305 £76400 £81840
8 Series Gran Coupe - 4843x1902mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0T (333)auto 840i M Sport 4.4 V8TT (530) auto M850i xDrive 4.4 V8TT (625) at M8 Competition
33.2 5.4 194 44 £74475 26.4 3.9 243 49£104030 24.8 3.2 261 50£128250
2 Series Active Tourer - 4386x1824mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (170)auto 220i Sport 47.9 8.1 135 24 £30265 2.0T (218) auto 223i Sport 46.3 7.0 138 29 £32715 2.0 (150) auto 218d Sport 57.6 8.8 127 22 £31830 Luxury: add£1820 to Sport,M Sport:add £3675to Sport HHHHH X1 - 4439x1821mm, DRIVER POWER POS: 74th 1.5T (136)sDrive18i SE 45.6 9.7 141 22 1.5T (136) sDrive18i Sport 45.6 9.7 141 22 1.5T (136) auto sDrive18i SE 44.1 9.7 145 22 1.5T (136) autosDrive18iSport 44.1 9.7 146 22 2.0T (178) auto sDrive20i SE 43.5 7.6 149 28 2.0T (178)auto sDrive20i Sport 42.8 7.6 149 28 2.0T (178) auto xDrive20iSE 40.4 7.3 159 29 2.0T (178)auto xDrive20i Sport 40.4 7.3 160 29 1.5T hybrid (220) at xDriv25e Spt 156.9 6.9 40 30 2.0 (150) sDrive18d SE 56.5 9.3 130 23 2.0 (150)sDrive18dSport 56.5 9.3 130 23 2.0 (150) autosDrive18d SE 54.3 9.4 136 23 2.0 (150) auto sDrive18dSport 54.3 9.4 137 23 2.0 (150) auto xDrive18dSE 51.4 9.4 144 23 2.0 (150) auto xDrive18dSport 51.4 9.4 144 23 2.0 (190) auto xDrive20d SE 51.4 7.8 143 28 2.0 (190) auto xDrive20d Sport 51.4 7.8 144 29 xLine:add£1000 to Sport,M Sport: add £1800 to Sport
£30555 £32305 £31905 £33655 £33895 £35980 £35730 £37480 £39860 £32345 £34135 £33985 £35735 £35485 £37235 £36630 £38380
1.5 (136) sDrive18i Sport 45.6 9.6 140 24 £32495 1.5 (136) auto sDrive18i Sport 44.8 9.6 144 24 £33845 2.0 (178) auto sDrive20iSport 43.5 7.6 148 31 £35930 2.0 (178) auto xDrive20iSport 40.9 7.3 158 29 £37765 2.0 (306) auto M35i 36.7 4.9 176 42 £47700 1.5T hybrid (220) at xDriv25e Spt 166.2 6.8 39 30 £40225 2.0 (150) sDrive18dSport 56.5 9.3 131 27 £34340 2.0 (150) auto sDrive18dSport 54.3 9.3 137 27 £35940 2.0 (150) auto xDrive18dSport 51.4 9.4 144 27 £37440 2.0 (190) auto xDrive20d Sport 51.4 7.7 144 31 £38560 M Sport:add £2000to Sport, M SportX: add£800 to M Sport
X3 - 4708x1881mm, DRIVER POWER POS: 61st
HHHHH
2.0T (184)auto xDrive20i xLine 2.0T hyb (292) at xDrive30e xLine 3.0T (360) auto xDriveM40i 3.0TT (510)at X3 M Competition 2.0 (190) auto xDrive20d xLine 3.0 (286) auto xDrive30dM Sport 3.0 (340) auto xDrive M40d 80kWh (286) auto iX3 M Sport M Sport:add £1800to xLine
37.2 8.4 141.2 6.1 31.0 4.9 26.2 3.8 48.7 7.9 44.8 5.7 40.9 4.9 285 6.8
173 45 206 247 152 164 181 0
28 38 46 40 29 40 45 44
£44205 £52135 £60150 £86425 £45170 £52515 £59700 £60970
X4 - 4752x1918mm, HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0T (360)auto xDrive M40i 31.4 4.9 3.0TT (510) at X4 M Competition 25.0 3.8 2.0 (190) auto xDrive20d M Sport 47.9 7.9 3.0 (286) auto xDrive30d M Sport 46.3 5.7 3.0 (340) auto M40d 41.5 4.9
205 258 153 159 179
43 46 32 41 45
£63105 £88185 £49965 £55470 £62655
31.0 5.7 235.4 5.6 24.6 4.3 21.1 3.8 41.5 6.1 40.4 5.5
209 27 263 304 178 184
46 £63490 48 £67810 50 £80225 50£115350 45 £61995 49 £64035
32.1 25.2 21.4 42.8 41.5
202 257 300 172 179
50 £65190 50 £82925 50£118050 50 £63695 49 £65735
X5 - 4922x2004mm, DRIVER POWER POS: 70th
HHHHH
3.0T (333)auto xDrive40i xLine 3.0T hybrid (394) at xDrive45e xLi 4.4 V8TT (530) auto M50i 4.4 V8TT (625) at X5 M Comp 3.0 (286) auto xDrive30d xLine 3.0 (340) auto xDrive40dxLine M Sport:add £3500to xLine
5.7 4.3 3.8 6.1 5.5
iX - 4953x1967mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 71kWh (326) at xDrive40 Sport 71kWh (523) at xDrive50 Sport 71kWh (619) autoxDrive M60 M Sport: add £3000 to Sport
2.0T (184)auto 420i M Sport 44.1 7.5 146 2.0T (258) auto 430i M Sport 42.2 5.8 153 3.0TT (374)auto M440i xDrive 36.7 4.5 175 3.0TT (510) auto M4 Competition 28.8 3.9 223 3.0TT (510) auto M4 CompxDrive 28.2 3.5 227 2.0 (190) auto 420d M Sport 61.4 7.1 121 2.0 (190) at 420d xDrive M Sport 57.6 7.4 129 3.0 (286) at 430dxDrive M Sport 52.3 5.1 140 3.0 (340) auto M440d xDrive 47.9 4.6 154 M Sport Pro Edition:add £4500-£5125to M Sport
30 34 40 42 42 32 32 40 42
4 Series Convertible - 4640x1825mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (184)auto 420i M Sport 41.5 8.2 154 2.0T (258) auto 430i M Sport 40.4 6.2 160 3.0TT (374)auto M440i xDrive 35.3 4.9 182 3.0TT (510) at M4 Comp xDrive 27.7 3.7 231 2.0 (190) auto420d M Sport 57.6 7.6 129 3.0 (286) at 430dM Sport 52.3 5.8 141 3.0 (340) auto M440d xDrive 45.6 5.0 162 M Sport Pro Edition:add £4500-£5125to M Sport
33 39 43 46 36 43 45
£40465 £44720 £54670 £76115 £79755 £43095 £44645 £47735 £54330
£45800 £49720 £59670 £83355 £48095 £51165 £59330
8 Series Coupe - 4843x1902mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0TT (333)auto 840iM Sport 4.4 V8TT (530) autoM850i xDrive 4.4 V8TT (625) at M8 Competition
33.6 5.2 190 45 £76975 26.9 3.9 239 50£106530 25.0 3.2 257 50£128950
8 Series Convertible - 4843x1902mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0TT (333)auto 840iM Sport 4.4 V8TT (530) autoM850i xDrive 4.4 V8TT (625) at M8 Competition
33.2 5.5 195 48 £83975 26.4 4.1 244 50£113530 24.8 3.4 261 50£135950
Z4 - 4324x1864mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 39.8 6.6 161 30 £39545 39.8 5.4 162 33 £43445 35.8 4.5 181 37 £52285
CATERHAM
Dealers: 5 / Warranty: N/A Seven - 3100-3350x1470-1685mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 0.7T (84) 170 N/A 6.9 109 N/A £22990 2.0 (180) 360 N/A 4.8 N/A N/A £31490 2.0 (210) 420 N/A 3.8 N/A N/A £34490 2.0 S/C(310) 620 N/A 2.8 N/A N/A £50390 Large chassis:add £2500,factorybuild:add £2395 (not 620)
CITROEN
Dealers: 196/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles C3 - 3996x1749mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 PureTech (83) C-Series 52.3 13.3 123 13 £14630 1.2 PureTech (83) Sense 52.3 13.3 123 13 £15755 1.2 PureTech (83) Shine Plus 51.4 13.3 124 14 £18405 1.2 PureTech (110) Shine Plus 51.4 9.4 123 22 £19685 1.2 PureTech(110) autoShine Plus 47.1 10.0 135 21 £20945 1.6 BlueHDi(100) ShinePlus 65.7 10.2 113 22 £21225 Saint James: £1200 off ShinePlus (PT 83and PT 110 auto)
C4/e-C4 -4360x1800mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 PureTech (100) Sense 54.8 11.3 122 13 £21940 1.2 PureTech (130) Sense Plus 54.7 8.9 122 20 £23890 1.2 PureTech(130) Shine 54.7 8.9 120 20 £24890 1.2 PureTech(130) auto Sense Plus 50.3 9.4 131 19 £25290 1.2 PureTech(130) auto Shine 50.3 9.4 130 19 £26290 1.2 PureTech (155) auto Shine Plus 48.8 8.5 133 21 £28940 1.5 BlueHDi (110)Sense 69.1 10.5 114 16 £23690 1.5 BlueHDi (110)SensePlus 69.1 10.5 113 16 £24740 1.5 BlueHDi (130)auto Shine 64.5 9.5 119 21 £27940 50kWh (136)auto Sense 217 9.0 0 N/A £29995 50kWh (136) auto ShineEdition 217 9.0 0 N/A £31995 Shine Plus: add £1200 to Shine(not PureTech 130 manual/ BlueHDi110),add £3000 to e-C4 Shine Edition
C5 X - 4805x1865mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
X6 - 4935x2004mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0T (333)auto xDrive40i Sport 4.4 V8TT (530) auto M50i 4.4 V8TT (625) at X6 M Comp 3.0 (286) auto xDrive30dSport 3.0 (340) auto xDrive40dSport M Sport:add £3050to Sport
DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
2.0T (197)auto sDrive20i Sport 3.0T (258) auto sDrive30iSport 3.0T (340)auto M40i M Sport:add £1750to Sport
X2 - 4360x1824mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
257 6.1 0 47 £69905 380 4.6 0 50 £93905 351 4.6 0 50 £111905
X7 - 5151x2000mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 (333) auto xDrive40i 27.7 6.3 232 50 £80495 4.4 V8TT (530) auto M50i 22.8 4.7 283 50 £97670 3.0 (340) auto xDrive40d 36.2 6.1 203 50 £79270 M Sport:add £2500 2 Series Coupe - 4537x1838mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
7 Series - 5120-5238x1902mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
2.0T (184)auto 220i M Sport 2.0T (245) auto 230i M Sport 3.0T (374) autoM240i xDrive 2.0 (190) auto 220d M Sport
3.0T (333)auto 740i 2.0T hybrid (394) auto 745e
4 Series Coupe - 4640x1825mm, EURO-NCAP N/A
35.8 5.5 180 48 £76405 156.9 5.2 41 50 £81350
50 50 49 49 50
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Q5 Sportback - 4663x1893mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 46th
2.0T (265)auto 128ti 2.0T (306) auto xDrive M135i 1.5 (116) 116dSE 1.5 (116) 116dSport 1.5 (116) auto 116d SE 1.5 (116) auto 116d Sport 2.0 (150) 118dSE 2.0 (150) 118d Sport 2.0 (150) auto 118d SE 2.0 (150) auto 118dSport 2.0 (190) auto 120d Sport 2.0 (190) auto 120d xDrive Sport M Sport:add £1800to Sport
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ecirp tsiL puorg ecnarusnI 2OC hpm06-0 egnar VE/GPM 2.0 (204) 40 TDI quattro at Sport 44.8 7.6 165 31 £45445 3.0 TDI (341) quattro auto SQ5 34.4 5.1 216 42 £58920 S line:add £3225to 45 TFSI Sport, add £3555to 40 TDI Sport, Black Edition: add £1120 to 50 TFSI e, Vorsprung:add £18375 to 45 TFSI Sport, add £14850to 50 TFSI e, add £11500 to 55TFSI e, add £18705to 40TDI Sport, add £15150 to SQ5
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44.1 7.5 145 28 £34980 42.8 5.9 151 N/A £38510 34.4 4.3 186 37 £45795 60.1 6.9 122 29 £36900
1.2 PureTech (130) auto SensePlus 1.2 PureTech(130) auto Shine 1.6 PureTech (180) auto Shine 1.6 PureTech PHEV(225) at Sense+ 1.6 PureTechPHEV (225) at Shine Shine Plus:add £1990 toShine
47.1 8.1 47.1 8.1 43.6 10.4 236.2 7.8 236.2 7.8
136 N/A £26490 136 N/A £27990 147 N/A £29990 30 N/A £35180 30 N/A £36680
e-Berlingo - 4403-4753x1848mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 50kWh (136) Feel M 50kWh (136) FlairXTR M 50kWh (136) Feel XL
174 N/A 0 N/A £30995 174 N/A 0 N/A £31995 174 N/A 0 N/A £31995
e-SpaceTourer - 4959-5309x1920mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 50kWh (136) auto Flair M 50kWh (136) auto Flair XL
219 N/A 0 35 £47495 217 N/A 0 35 £48335
C3 Aircross - 4155x1756mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 PureTech (110) C-Series 1.2 PureTech (110) Shine 1.2 PureTech (130) auto Shine 1.5 BlueHDi (110)Shine ShinePlus: add £880 to Shine
47.1 10.1 134 17 £17320 47.1 10.1 134 15 £19890 45.6 9.2 140 14 £21470 60.1 10.8 123 17 £21060
C5 Aircross - 4500x1969mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 PureTech (130) Sense Plus 1.2 PureTech (130) Shine
49.5 10.5 140 N/A £25515 49.5 10.5 140 N/A £26665
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147 N/A £27240 148 N/A £28390 32 N/A £34430 129 N/A £26515 130 N/A £27665 136 N/A £28135 136 N/A £29285
CUPRA
Dealers: 128/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles Leon - 4398x1799mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 TSI (245) auto VZ1 39.2 6.4 2.0 TSI (245) auto VZ2 39.2 6.4 2.0 TSI (300) auto VZ2 37.2 5.7 2.0 TSI (300) auto VZ3 37.2 5.7 1.4 TSIe-Hybrid(245) auto VZ2 217.3 6.7 1.4 TSIe-Hybrid(245) auto VZ3 217.3 6.7 Estate: add £1095(not VZ1)
1.6 Hyb E-Tense(225)at Perf Line 201.8 8.9 31 31 £42400 1.6 Hyb E-Tens (300) at PerfLine+ 188.3 5.9 35 37 £50500 PerformanceLine+:add£3100toPerformanceLine,Rivoli:add £950 to Performance Line+, Opera:add £4050to Performance Line+
FERRARI
163 163 172 172 30 30
28 28 33 33 30 31
£32560 £33840 £36130 £37830 £35760 £37460
Dealers: 14/ Warranty:4 years/unlimited miles Roma - 4656x1974mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.9 V8TT (620) auto Roma 25.2 3.4 255 50£170984
263 7.3 0 N/A £33735 263 7.3 0 N/A £34190 263 7.3 0 N/A £37375
26.4 3.5 245 50£166241
F8 - 4611x1979mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.9 V8TT (720) auto F8 Tributo 3.9 V8TT(720) auto F8 Spider
26.2 2.9 246 50£203516 25.7 2.9 250 50£225297
Ateca - 4394x1841mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 10th
812 - 4693x1971mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
2.0 TSI (300) auto 4DriveVZ1 2.0 TSI (300) auto 4DriveVZ2 2.0 TSI (300) auto 4Drive VZ3
6.5 V12 (800) DCT 812 GTS
31.7 4.9 202 30 £40105 31.7 4.9 203 31 £42185 31.7 4.9 202 32 £45480
Formentor - 4450x1839mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
20.2 3.0 318 50£293150
SF90 Stradale - 4704x1973mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT (986) auto SF90 Stradale
1.5 TSI (150) V1 44.8 8.9 143 19 £28895 1.5 TSI (150) auto V1 42.2 8.9 151 19 £30430 2.0 TSI (190) auto 4Drive V1 37.7 7.1 171 25 £33590 2.0 TSI (245) auto VZ1 36.7 6.8 174 27 £35630 2.0 TSI(310) auto VZ2 33.2 4.9 193 33 £41770 1.4 TSI e-Hybrid (204) auto V1 235.4 7.8 27 24 £36795 1.4 TSI e-Hybrid (245) auto VZ1 188.3 7.0 33 26 £39475 V2: add£1830 to V1, VZ2: add £1635to VZ2 e-Hybrid,VZ3:add £2370 to2.0 TSI VZ2
46.3 2.5 154 50£376048
FIAT
DACIA
Dealers: 96/ Warranty:3 years/60000 miles Panda - 3653x1643mm, EURO-NCAP Zero DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 FireFly Hybrid (70)City Life 53.3 13.9 120 6 £13655 1.0 FireFly Hybrid(70)(Red) 54.3 13.9 118 6 £15755 1.0 FireFly Hybrid (70) City Cross 52.3 14.7 123 6 £15055 0.9T TwinAir(85)Wild 4x4 40.9 12.8 156 7 £17355 0.9T TwinAir (90) Cross 4x4 40.9 12.8 156 10 £19055
Sandero Stepway - 4099x1848mm, EURO-NCAP HH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
500 - 3571-3632x1900-1627mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 67th (not EV) 1.0 FireFly Hybrid (70)Pop 56.5 13.8 114 8 1.0 FireFly Hybrid(70)Connect 56.5 13.8 114 8 1.0 FireFly Hybrid (70) Dolcevita 55.4 13.8 115 8 1.0 FireFly Hybrid (70) Sport 55.4 13.8 116 9 42kWh (93) auto Action 118 9.5 0 15 42kWh (118)auto (Red) 204 9.0 0 17 42kWh (118)auto Icon 199 9.0 0 17 42kWh (118)auto LaPrima 194 9.0 0 18 500C: add £2650, DolcevitaPlus: add £1500 to Dolcevita
Dealers: 127/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles Sandero - 4088x1848mm, EURO-NCAP HH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 SCe (65) Essential 53.3 16.7 120 8 £10145 1.0 TCe (90) Comfort 53.3 11.7 120 15 £12345 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel (100) Essential 52.3 11.6 109 15 £10745 1.0 TCe (90) auto Comfort 48.7 13.4 131 12 £13845 Comfort: add £1600to Essential (not SCe 65)
1.0 TCe (90) Essential 1.0 TCe (90) Comfort 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel(100)Essential 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel(100)Comfort 1.0 TCe (90) auto Comfort Prestige:add £800 to Comfort
50.4 12.0 50.4 12.0 48.7 11.9 48.7 11.9 45.6 14.2
127 127 115 115 140
14 14 14 15 11
£12245 £13845 £12245 £13845 £15345
Jogger - 4547x1784mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 TCe (110)Essential 1.0 TCe (110)Comfort 1.0 TCe (110)ExtremeSE
49.6 11.2 132 N/A £14995 49.6 11.2 132 N/A £16595 49.6 11.2 132 N/A £17395
Duster - 4316x1822mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: 16th 1.0 TCe (90) Essential4x2 1.0 TCe (90) Comfort4x2 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel(100)Essential4x2 1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel(100)Comfort4x2 1.3 TCe (130) Comfort4x2 1.3 TCe (150) auto Comfort 4x2 1.5 BluedCi (115) Comfort 4x2 1.5 BluedCi (115) Comfort 4x4 Prestige: add £1200to Comfort
45.6 12.5 45.6 12.5 44.1 12.5 44.1 12.5 45.6 11.1 44.8 10.4 57.6 10.5 53.3 12.1
140 140 144 145 141 142 127 139
11 11 11 11 14 13 14 15
£14295 £15795 £14295 £15795 £17145 £19145 £17645 £19945
DS
Dealers: 196/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles DS 3 Crossback - 4118x1791mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 PureTech(100) Monmartre 50.4 10.9 126 14 £23520 1.2 PureTech(100) Bastille 49.6 10.9 129 15 £24920 1.2 PureTech(130) auto Bastille 46.3 9.2 138 19 £27620 1.2 PureTech (155) auto Perf Line+ 44.8 8.2 143 22 £32520 1.5 BlueHDi (110)auto Bastille 62.8 N/A 118 15 £27000 50kWh (136) at E-Tense Bastille 206 8.7 0 28 £34000 Performance Line: add £400 toBastille, Performance Line+: add £3000 to PureTech 130/E-Tense Performance Line, Rivoli:add £1200 to Performance Line+
DS 4 - 4400x1830mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 PureTech(130) auto Bastille+ 48.6 N/A 132 19 £26350 1.2 PureTech (130) auto Perf Line 48.6 N/A 136 19 £27850 1.6 PureTech (180) auto Rivoli 43.9 8.0 147 28 £36150 1.6 PureTech(225) auto Rivoli 43.7 7.9 149 29 £37950 1.5 BlueHDi(130)auto Perf Line 61.2 10.9 126 21 £29750 1.6 HybE-Tens(225) at Perf Line 232.3 7.7 30 29 £35600 1.6 HybridE-Tense(225) at Rivoli 232.3 7.7 30 31 £41100 DS4 Cross:add £600 to DS4 Trocadero/Rivoli, Trocadero: add £2000 toPerformanceLine, La Premiere:add£3595 to Rivoli (not PT 180), PerformanceLine+: add£3500 to Performance Line
£14005 £15735 £15735 £17235 £23835 £25835 £28835 £30835
500L - 4147x1784mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.4 (95)Pop 1.4 (95)Connect 1.4 (95)Cross 1.4 (95)Sport
38.7 13.6 166 11 £18525 38.7 13.6 166 11 £19825 38.2 13.6 168 10 £20925 38.2 13.6 168 10 £21825
Tipo - 4368x1792mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0T (100)Tipo 51.4 11.8 125 10 £19595 1.0T (100)City Life 50.4 11.8 127 10 £20595 1.0T (100)Cross 48.7 11.8 131 11 £22595 Tipo Station Wagon: add£1500 (not Cross), (Red): add £1000to Cross
500X - 4269x1796mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0T FireFly (120)Pop 1.0T FireFly (120)Connect 1.0T FireFly (120)Cross 1.0T FireFly (120)Sport 1.3T FireFly (150)auto Connect 1.3T FireFly(150) auto Cross 1.3T FireFly (150) autoSport Cross Plus: add £1800to City Cross
HHHH 45.6 10.9 44.8 10.9 44.8 10.9 44.1 10.9 44.1 9.1 44.1 9.1 43.5 9.1
1.0T EcoBoost(125)Trend 52.3 10.2 121 13 £22965 1.0T EcoBoost(125)Titanium 52.3 10.2 122 13 £24215 1.0T EcoBoost(125)ST-Line 52.3 10.2 124 13 £25045 1.0T EcoBoost(125)auto Trend 52.3 10.2 122 12 £24855 1.0T EcoBoost(125)at Titanium 52.3 10.2 123 13 £26105 1.0T EcoBoost(125)auto ST-Line 52.3 10.2 125 13 £26935 1.0T EcoBoost(155)Titanium 54.3 9.0 116 16 £25595 1.0T EcoBoost (155)ST-Line 54.3 9.0 117 16 £26425 1.0T EcoBoost (155) at Titanium 53.3 8.4 119 17 £26775 1.0T EcoBoost (155)auto ST-Line 53.3 8.4 120 17 £27605 2.3T EcoBoost (280) ST 35.3 5.7 183 27 £34385 2.3T EcoBoost (280)auto ST 35.8 5.7 182 27 £35835 1.5 EcoBlue(120)auto Trend 61.4 10.6 120 13 £24795 1.5 EcoBlue(120)auto Titanium 61.4 10.6 121 13 £26045 1.5 EcoBlue(120)auto ST-Line 61.4 10.6 123 14 £26875 Estate: add £1160-£1300,Titanium Vignale: add £2200 to Titanium, ST-Line Vignale:add£2200toST-Line
Focus Active - 4378x1825mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 72nd
Portofino - 4594x1938mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.9 V8TT (600) DCT Portofino
Born - 4322x1809mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 58kWh (204) autoV1 58kWh(204) auto V2 58kWh (204) auto V3
DS 7 Crossback - 4573x1906mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
142 142 142 146 146 147 149
14 14 14 14 14 14 14
£20885 £21785 £23585 £24065 £24285 £26085 £26565
1.0T EcoBoost(125)Active 52.3 10.2 129 13 1.0T EcoBoost(125)auto Active 52.3 10.2 129 13 1.0T EcoBoost(155)Active 54.3 9.0 118 16 1.0T EcoBoost (155)auto Active 53.3 8.4 125 17 1.5 EcoBlue (120) auto Active 61.4 10.6 126 14 Estate: add £1200,Active Vignale: add £2200 to Active
£25045 £26935 £26425 £27605 £26875
Mondeo - 4869x1852mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 (187) Hybrid Zetec Edition 4dr 50.4 9.2 127 27 £27150 2.0 (187) Hybrid Titanium Ed 4dr 50.4 9.2 131 27 £28990 2.0 EcoBlue(150) Zetec Edition 56.5 9.7 130 23 £25570 2.0 EcoBlue (150)autoZetec Ed 52.3 10.3 141 23 £26700 2.0 EcoBlue (190) at TitaniumEd 50.4 8.9 147 26 £29500 2.0 E’Blue (190)at ST-LineEd AWD 46.3 9.1 160 27 £33135 2.0 EcoBlue (190) at Vignale AWD 46.3 9.1 163 29 £35735 ST-Line Edition: add £1100 to Titanium Edition, Vignale:add £5200 to Zetec Edition, Mondeo Estate: add£1490 to EcoBlue, add £1500 to Hybrid
S-MAX - 4796x1916mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
2.5 FHEV (190) autoTitanium 2.5 FHEV (190) auto ST-Line 2.5 FHEV (190) auto Vignale
44.1 9.8 147 21 £37780 44.1 9.8 148 22 £39890 44.1 9.8 148 22 £43040
Tourneo Connect - 4425-4825x1967mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 EcoBlue(100) Zetec 49.6 13.4 144 14 £22592 1.5 EcoBlue(100) autoZetec 45.6 15.0 153 14 £23947 1.5 EcoBlue(120) Zetec 51.4 12.7 144 14 £22642 1.5 EcoBlue(120) Active 51.4 12.7 146 14 £25842 1.5 EcoBlue(120) autoZetec 44.1 13.3 153 14 £24177 1.5 EcoBlue(120) autoActive 44.1 13.3 146 14 £27377 1.5 EcoBlue(100) ZetecGrand 47.1 13.4 150 14 £23552 1.5 EcoBlue(100) at Zetec Grand 43.5 15.0 160 14 £25377 1.5 EcoBlue(120) ZetecGrand 48.7 12.7 150 14 £24022 1.5 EcoBlue(120) ActiveGrand 48.7 12.7 152 14 £27797 1.5 EcoBlue(120) at Zetec Grand 42.8 13.3 160 14 £25557 1.5 EcoBlue(120) at ActiveGrand 42.8 13.3 162 14 £28997 Titanium: add£1040 to Zetec (notEcoBlue100auto/EcoBlue100 Grand Tourneo)
Tourneo Custom - 4972-5339x1986mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
1.0T E’BoostPHEV (126) Titanium 78.5 N/A 81 N/A £53139 2.0 EcoBlue(105) Zetec 42.2 N/A 198 12 £44655 2.0 EcoBluehybrid (105) Zetec 42.2 N/A 191 12 £46635 2.0 EcoBlue (130)Zetec 40.9 N/A 198 12 £45735 2.0 EcoBlue (130) Titanium 40.9 N/A 205 16 £47925 2.0 EcoBlue(130)Active 40.9 N/A 206 16 £47145 2.0 EcoBluehybrid (130) Zetec 42.8 N/A 191 12 £47715 2.0 EcoBluehybrid (130) Titanium 42.8 N/A 198 16 £49905 2.0 EcoBlue(130)auto Zetec 39.8 N/A 213 12 £47475 2.0 EcoBlue(130) auto Titanium 39.8 N/A 220 14 £49665 2.0 EcoBlue(150) Titanium 40.9 N/A 205 14 £48777 2.0 EcoBlue(185) Active 40.9 N/A 206 14 £49131 2.0 EcoBlue(185) Sport 40.9 N/A 204 14 £49947 2.0 EcoBluehyb (170)TitaniumX 41.5 N/A 198 14 £52191 2.0 EcoBlue(170) auto Titanium 38.2 N/A 220 14 £51730 2.0 EcoBlue(185)autoActive 38.2 N/A 206 14 £50871 2.0 EcoBlue(185) autoSport 38.2 N/A 219 14 £51567 LWB: add £840 (not Active/Sport auto),Titanium X: add £2640to Titanium
1.0T EcoBoost(125)Titanium 1.0T EcoBoost(125)ST-Line 1.0T EcoBoost(125)Active 1.0T EcoBoost(140)ST-Line
HHHH 47.9 11.0 135 12 £21800 47.9 11.0 136 12 £22600 47.9 11.0 137 12 £22875 47.1 10.2 136 16 £23000
1.0T E’Bst (125) Titanium Design 50.4 9.8 127 14 £21835 1.0T E’Boost (125) ST-LineDesign 50.4 9.8 128 14 £23435 1.0T E’Bst (125) at Titan Design 46.3 10.2 138 14 £23635 1.0T E’Bst (125) at ST-Line Design 46.3 10.2 139 15 £25235 1.0T E’Boost (155) TitanDesign 50.4 8.9 127 17 £22585 1.0T E’Boost (155) ST-LineDesign 50.4 8.9 128 17 £24185 1.5T EcoBoost (200) ST 41.5 6.7 155 22 £29595 1.5T E’Boost(200) ST Performance 41.5 6.7 155 22 £30545 Titanium: add £1550 toTitanium Design, ST-Line: add £900to ST-LineDesign,ST-Line X: add £1100to ST-Line, ST-Line Vignale: add £2650to ST-Line
Fiesta Active - 4021x1734mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: 68th
Kuga - 4629x1883mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 19th
Puma - 4186x1805mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 14th
DS 9 - 4934x1932mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.6 PureTech(225) auto PerfLine+ 40.9 8.1 155 35 £40605 1.6 Hyb E-Tens(360) at PerfLine+ 156.9 5.6 41 43 £54100 Rivoli+: add £8595to Performance Line+
Focus - 4378x1825mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 72nd
Mustang Mach-E - 4713x1881mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH
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6.9 7.0 6.3 5.8 4.4
0 0 0 0 0
33 37 37 40 40
£42530 £47580 £50850 £58230 £66280
Ranger - 5282-5363x1815-1873mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 EcoBlue(170) DoubleCab XL 2.0EcoBlue(170) Double Cab XLT 2.0 EcoBlue(170) D Cab Wolftrak 2.0EcoBlue(170) D Cab Limited 2.0 EcoBlue(170) at D CabLimited 2.0EcoBlue(213) at D Cab Limited 2.0 EcoBlue(213) at D Cb Wildtrak 2.0 EcoBlue (213)at D C Stormtrak 2.0 EcoBlue (213) at D Cab MS-RT 2.0 EcoBlue (213) at D Cab Raptor 2.0 EcoBlue(213)at DC Raptor SE
33.6 11.3 33.6 11.3 33.6 11.3 34.4 11.3 31.7 11.4 31.4 9.0 30.7 9.0 30.7 9.0 30.7 9.0 26.9 10.0 26.9 10.0
221 N/A £32486 220 N/A £33866 220 N/A £34886 214 N/A £38744 233 N/A £40484 235 N/A £41456 242 N/A £43136 242 N/A £43736 242 N/A £59816 277 N/A £53186 277 N/A £54086
Mustang - 4784x1916mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 5.0 V8 (450) auto GT Fastback 5.0V8 (450)auto GTConvertible 5.0 V8 (460) Mach1 5.0V8 (460) auto Mach1
25.2 4.6 256 45 £47955 24.6 4.8 263 45 £51455 22.8 4.9 284 44 £56955 24.1 4.6 270 45 £58955
GENESIS
Dealers: 103/ Warranty:5 years/125000 miles G70 - 4685x1850mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (194)auto Premium 2.0T (241) auto Luxury 2.0T (241)auto Sport 2.2D (197) auto Premium 2.2D (197) auto Luxury 2.2D (197) auto Sport Shooting Brake: add£1850-1400
35.4 35.4 35.4 44.5 44.5 44.5
8.8 6.1 6.1 7.4 7.4 7.4
181 181 181 166 166 166
31 38 38 36 37 37
£33400 £38850 £40480 £35860 £38510 £40030
G80 - 4995x1925mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
GV70 - 4715x1910mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.5T EcoBoost(150)Zetec 42.8 9.7 149 14 £27895 1.5T EcoBoost (150)Titanium Ed 42.8 9.7 150 14 £29795 2.5 FHEV (190) auto ST-Line Ed 48.7 9.1 125 19 £35045 2.5 PHEV (225) autoST-LineEd 201.8 9.2 23 19 £36905 ST-Line Edition: add £1800 to Titanium Edition, ST-Line X Edition: add £1100 to ST-LineEdition,Vignale: add£2400 to ST-Line Ed
273 379 248 335 310
2.5 (304) auto Premium AWD Luxury: add £4800
43.5 10.0 148 21 £39940
1.0T EcoBoost(100) Active 53.3 10.8 123 10 £21170 1.0T EcoBoost(125) Active 56.5 9.4 116 13 £22280 1.0T EcoBoost (125)auto Active 53.3 9.6 121 10 £23780 1.0T E’Boost(155)Active Vignale 56.5 8.9 120 13 £24440 Active Vignale:add £1490to Active
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2.5 FHEV (190) autoTitanium
Dealers: 781/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles Fiesta - 4021x1734mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 68th 1.1 Ti-VCT (75) Trend 3dr 53.3 14.7 120 5 £17070 1.0T EcoBoost (100)Trend 3dr 53.3 10.8 121 5 £17820 1.0T EcoBoost (100) Titanium 5dr 53.3 10.8 121 5 £19820 1.0T EcoBoost (100)ST-LineEd 3dr 53.3 10.8 122 10 £19845 1.0T EcoBoost (125) Trend 3dr 56.5 9.4 113 12 £18930 1.0T EcoBoost (125)Titanium5dr 56.5 9.4 114 12 £20930 1.0T EcoBoost (125) ST-Line3dr 56.5 9.4 114 13 £21880 1.0T E’Boost(125) at Titanium5dr 53.3 9.6 119 10 £22430 1.0T E’Boost(125) at ST-Line 3dr 53.3 9.6 120 15 £23380 1.0T E’Boost (155) TitanV’nale 5dr 56.5 8.9 114 15 £23300 1.0T E’Boost (155) ST-Line 3dr 56.5 8.9 114 15 £22550 1.5T EcoBoost (200) ST-2 3dr 44.1 6.5 145 28 £22930 5dr: add £400 to Trend/ST-Line/ST, TitaniumVignale: add £1700 to Titanium,ST-Line Vignale: add £1490 to ST-Line,ST-3:add £2810 to ST-2 HHHHH
DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Galaxy - 4848x1916mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
EcoSport - 4096x1765mm, DRIVER POWER POS: 35th
FORD
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46.7 10.3 46.7 10.3 222.3N/A 60.8 10.4 60.8 10.4 57.8 10.6 57.8 10.6
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1.2 PureTech(130) at Sense Plus 1.2 PureTech(130) auto Shine 1.6 PureTechPHEV (225) at Shine 1.5 BlueHDi(130) SensePlus 1.5 BlueHDi(130) Shine 1.5 BlueHDi(130) auto Sense Plus 1.5 BlueHDi(130) auto Shine C-SeriesEdition: add£2440 to Shine
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2.5T (300)auto Premium AWD 2.5T (300) auto SportAWD 2.2D (206) auto Premium AWD 2.2D (206) auto SportAWD Luxury: add£1020 to Sport
31.2 6.0 205 43 £43150
29.7 6.1 216 44 £41000 29.7 6.1 216 44 £43350 40.0 7.9 185 44 £39450 40.0 7.9 185 41 £41800
GV80 - 4945x1975mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.5T (304)auto Premium AWD 26.1 7.7 241 45 £56715 2.5T (304) auto Premium AWD 7st 26.1 7.7 241 45 £57215 3.0D (278) auto Premium AWD 33.1 7.5 220 45 £56815 3.0D(278) auto Premium AWD 7st 33.1 7.5 220 45 £57315 Luxury:add£5600
HONDA
Dealers: 196/ Warranty:3 years/60000 miles HHHHH Jazz - 4028x1694mm, EUR DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 i-MMD(102) autoEX 1.5i-MMD (102) auto EX Style 1.5 i-MMD(102) auto EX Crosstar
62.8 9.4 102 20 £22930 62.8 9.4 104 20 £25325 58.9 9.4 109 19 £24170
e - 3894x1752mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 35.5kWh (136) autoe 35.5kWh (136) autoe Advance
137 12.1 0 25 £34365 137 12.3 0 29 £36865
Civic - 4518x1799mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 57th 1.0T VTEC(126) S 47.9 10.8 129 15 £22590 1.0TVTEC (126)SE 47.9 10.8 134 15 £22730 1.0T VTEC(126) autoS 44.8 10.5 135 15 £24030 44.8 10.5 143 15 £24130 1.0TVTEC (126)auto SE 1.5T VTEC(182) Sport 46.3 8.2 137 22 £25555 1.5T VTEC (182) auto Sport 42.8 8.3 150 22 £26955 SR: add£1845 to SE, EX: add £4705 to SE, EX Sport Line: add £1000 to EX
HR-V - 4600x1855mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 i-MMD(107) Hyb at Elegance 52.3 10.6 122 30 £27960 1.5 i-MMD(107) Hyb at Advance 52.3 10.6 122 31 £30210 Advance Style: add £2450 toAdvance
CR-V - 4600x1855mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 25th 2.0 i-MMD(181) Hybrid auto S 42.8 8.8 151 22 £31470 2.0 i-MMD(181) Hybridauto SE 42.8 8.8 151 23 £33585 2.0 i-MMD(181) Hyb at SE AWD 39.8 9.2 161 22 £35060 SR: add£2480 to SE AWD, EX: add£5190 to SE AWD
HYUNDAI
Dealers: 173/ Warranty:5 years/unlimited miles
i10 -3670x1680mm, EURO-NCA HHH DRIVER POWER POS: 45th 1.0 MPi(67) SE 1.0 MPi(67) SEConnect 1.0 MPi(67) auto SE Connect 1.2 MPi(84) SE Connect 1.2 MPi (84) autoSE Connect 1.0 T-GDi (100) N Line Premium: add £1000 to SE Connect
56.5 14.6 54.3 14.6 50.4 17.3 52.3 12.6 49.6 15.8 52.3 10.5
114 119 126 124 130 123
5 5 3 8 5 10
£13420 £14420 £14920 £15220 £15720 £16795
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55.4 10.4 55.4 10.4 54.3 10.4 55.4 11.4 53.3 11.4 53.3 10.1 53.3 10.3 40.4 6.2
120 115 121 117 121 120 120 158
16 13 14 12 15 16 16 27
£16500 £19025 £22525 £20275 £23775 £22620 £23870 £25220
118 123 121 122 144 139 182 191
10 11 11 11 16 15 26 26
£21250 £24200 £22450 £25400 £25200 £26400 £34045 £35995
i30 - 4340x1795mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 T-GDi (120)SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi (120)Premium 1.0 T-GDi (120)auto SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi (120)auto Premium 1.5 T-GDi (159)N Line 1.5 T-GDi (159) autoN Line 2.0 T-GDi (280)N Performance 2.0 T-GDi (280) at N Performance i30 Tourer: add £750
61.4 11.2 52.3 11.2 61.4 11.2 52.3 11.2 44.8 8.6 46.3 8.8 35.3 5.9 33.6 5.9
i30 Fastback - 4340x1795mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 T-GDi (159)N Line 1.4 T-GDi (159) autoN Line 2.0 T-GDi (275)N Performance 2.0 T-GDi (275) at N Performance
45.6 8.6 142 18 £25950 47.1 8.8 137 18 £27150 35.3 5.9 182 27 £34795 33.6 5.9 191 27 £36745
GT-LineS: add £1000 to 3
XF - 4954x1987mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T P250 auto R-Dynamic SE 35.2 6.5 191 2.0T P250 auto R-Dynamic HSE 35.2 6.5 193 2.0T P300 at AWD R-Dynamic HSE 32.9 5.8 204 2.0 D200 auto R-Dynamic S 57.2 7.1 131 2.0 D200 auto R-Dynamic SE 57.2 7.1 138 2.0 D200 auto R-Dynamic HSE 57.2 7.1 140 2.0 D200auto AWD R-DynamicS 51.8 7.3 144 2.0 D200auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 51.8 7.3 149 2.0 D200at AWD R-DynamicHSE 51.8 7.3 152 Sportbrake:add £1800-£2020(not R-Dynamic S)
E-Pace - 4395x1984mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
37 37 39 35 35 36 35 35 36
£37860 £41225 £44800 £33975 £36735 £39650 £35620 £38210 £41405
32 32 35 35 39 24 26 24 24 26 29 29 29 29 29
£41800 £44320 £43850 £46370 £47385 £45995 £47720 £50240 £36015 £37740 £39655 £41380 £38950 £42075 £44595
HHHHH
2.0T P200 at AWD R-DynamicSE 31.9 8.0 203 2.0T P200 at AWD R-Dynamic HSE 31.9 8.0 205 2.0T P250 at AWD R-Dynamic SE 31.8 7.0 203 2.0T P250 at AWD R-Dynamic HSE 31.8 7.0 205 2.0T P300 auto AWD 300 Sport 31.3 6.6 204 2.0T P300e at AWD R-Dynamic S 141.0 6.1 44 2.0T P300e at AWD R-Dynamic SE 141.0 6.1 44 2.0T P300e at AWD R-DynamHSE 141.0 6.1 44 2.0 D165 R-Dynamic S 46.9 9.5 162 2.0 D165 R-Dynamic SE 46.9 9.5 163 2.0 D165auto AWD R-DynamicS 44.3 9.2 171 2.0 D165auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 44.3 9.2 172 2.0 D200auto AWD S 43.9 7.9 171 2.0 D200 auto AWD R-DynamicSE 43.9 7.9 172 2.0 D200 at AWD R-Dynamic HSE 43.9 7.9 173 R-Dynamic: add £1060 to S, HSE: add £2800 to SE
Ioniq - 4470x1820mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 27th
I-Pace - 4682x2011mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.6 GDi Hyb (141) at SE Connect 62.8 10.8 102 11 £24395 1.6 GDi Hybrid (141)at Premium 62.8 10.8 102 11 £26295 1.6 GDi PHEV (141) at Premium 256.810.6 26 12 £30800 38.3kWh (136) autoPremium 193 9.9 0 16 £32050 Premium SE: add £2300 to Hybrid, add£2000 toPHEV/EV
90kWh (400) autoAWD EV400 S 292 4.5 0 49 £65245 90kWh (400) autoAWD EV400 SE 292 4.5 0 50 £69845 90kWh(400)autoAWDEV400HSE 292 4.5 0 50 £74445
Ioniq 5 - 4635x1890mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
58kWh (170) auto SE Connect 58kWh (170) auto Premium 73kWh (217) auto Premium 73kWh (305) auto Premium AWD Ultimate: add £3000to Premium
238 8.5 0 29 £37420 238 8.5 0 29 £39040 298 7.4 0 34 £41690 285 5.2 0 39 £44890
Bayon - 4180x1775mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 T-GDi (100)SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi (100)Premium 1.0 T-GDi (100)auto SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi (100)auto Premium 1.0 T-GDi (120)Premium 1.0 T-GDi (120)auto Premium Ultimate: add £1300to Premium
53.3 10.7 53.3 10.7 53.3 11.7 53.3 11.7 53.3 10.4 53.3 10.4
120 121 119 120 121 120
14 15 13 14 16 16
£20520 £22720 £21770 £23970 £23470 £24720
Kona - 4165x1800mm, EURO-NCA HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 1st 1.0 T-GDi (120)SE Connect 47.1 11.9 135 10 £21615 1.0 T-GDi (120)N Line N/A 11.9 138 10 £24145 1.0 T-GDi (120)Premium 47.1 11.9 137 11 £24215 1.6 GDi Hyb (141) at SE Connect 57.6 11.0 112 8 £24305 1.6 GDi Hyb (141) autoPremium 56.5 11.0 114 8 £27105 1.6 GDi Hyb (141) auto Ultimate 55.4 11.0 115 9 £29605 2.0 T-GDi (280) at N Performance 33.2 5.5 194 27 £35745 39kWh (136)auto SE Connect 189 9.7 0 20 £30450 39kWh (136)auto Premium 189 9.7 0 21 £31800 64kWh (204)auto Premium 300 7.9 0 24 £35050 Ultimate:add £2300 to 1.0T-GDi Premium, add£2500 to 1.6 GDi Hybrid Premium, add£2150 to 64kWh Premium
Tucson - 4500x1865mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.6 T-GDi (150)SE Connect 41.5 10.3 151 12 £29110 1.6 T-GDi (150)Premium 41.5 10.3 154 13 £30810 1.6 T-GDi (150)48v at SE Connect 43.5 9.6 144 14 £30940 1.6 T-GDi (150) 48v auto Premium 43.5 9.6 146 15 £32940 1.6T-GDi(180)48vatU’mate4WD 39.8 9.0 162 19 £37995 1.6T-GDiHybrid(230)atSEConn 49.6 8.0 127 18 £32860 1.6T-GDiHybrid(230)atPremium 49.6 8.0 130 19 £35060 1.6T-GDiPHEV(265)atPrem4WD 201.8 8.6 31 21 £39330 N Line:add £240 to Premium Hybrid/PHEV, N Line S: add £1970 to N Line,Ultimate: add £2700-£2740 to Premium
Santa Fe - 4785x1900mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.6 T-GDi HEV(230) at Prem 2WD 44.1 N/A 145 22 £40685 1.6 T-GDi HEV(230) at Prem 4WD 40.4 N/A 159 23 £42685 1.6 T-GDi PHEV(265) at Prem 4WD 173.7 8.8 37 26 £45865 2.2 CRDi (202) at Premium 4WD N/A 9.2 178 N/A £41210 Ultimate: add £3295to Premium
ISUZU
Dealers: 103/ Warranty:5 years/125000 miles D-Max - 5265x1870mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.9D (164) Utility DoubleCab 33.6 12.7 1.9D (164) DL20 Double Cab 33.6 12.7 1.9D (164) DL40 Double Cab 33.6 12.7 1.9D (164) V-Cross Double Cab 33.6 12.7 1.9D (164) auto DL20 DoubleCab 30.7 13.0 1.9D (164) auto DL40 DoubleCab 30.7 13.0 1.9D (164) at V-Cross Double Cab 30.7 13.0
F-Type - 4470x1923mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T P300 auto 2.0T P300 auto R-Dynamic 5.0 V8 S/C P450auto R-Dynamic 5.0 V8 S/C P450at R-Dynam AWD 5.0 V8 S/C P575auto R AWD Convertible: add £5480
29.9 5.4 216 42 £56035 29.9 5.4 217 42 £59095 26.8 4.4 241 47 £71870 26.1 4.4 245 48 £76830 26.4 3.5 243 49£100030
JEEP
1.3T GSE (130) Night Eagle 1.3T GSE (130) Limited 1.3T PHEV(240) at Trailhawk 4xe 1.3T PHEV(240) autoS 4xe
220 220 220 220 241 241 241
39 39 40 40 40 40 40
£29993 £32693 £36293 £38093 £34493 £38093 £39893
197 207 128 128 128 137 137
33 34 29 30 30 31 30
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£37325 £40180 £30210 £31165 £32815 £35705 £32990
https://www.yumpu.com/news/en/issue/132026-auto-express-2022-04-14/read?page=107
Spyder: add £16440to Coupe,add £19830to AWD Coupe
Aventador - 4780x2030mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHH 54.3 10.8 49.6 8.1 49.6 8.1 47.9 8.3 62.8 9.8 62.8 9.8 60.1 9.8
119 129 129 133 120 120 124
8 15 15 16 12 12 14
£20105 £23795 £24625 £25645 £22275 £24865 £27585
Ceed Sportswagon - 4600x1800mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 17th 1.0 T-GDi (118)2 53.3 11.0 121 8 £20805 1.5 T-GDi (158) 3 48.7 8.3 131 15 £24495 1.5 T-GDi (158)auto 3 47.9 8.5 134 15 £26345 1.6 CRDi 48v (134) 2 Nav 62.8 10.0 121 12 £24045 1.6 CRDi 48v (134) auto 3 58.9 9.8 125 13 £27410
40.9 10.3 157 17 £29895 40.9 10.3 157 17 £30895 141.3 7.3 46 29 £39895 148.7 7.3 44 29 £40895
Wrangler - 4334-4882x1894mm, EURO-NCAP H DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 GME (272) auto Sahara 2dr 26.2 N/A 243 2.0 GME (272) auto Overland2dr 26.2 N/A 243 2.0 GME (272)autoRubicon2dr 24.4 N/A 263 2.0 GME (272) auto Sahara4dr 25.2 N/A 252 2.0 GME(272)auto Overland4dr 25.2 N/A 252 2.0 GME (272) auto Rubicon 4dr 23.3 N/A 272 80th Anniversary: same priceas Rubicon
41 41 40 41 41 41
£50800 £51650 £53800 £52800 £53650 £55800
Dealers: 187/ Warranty: 7 years/100000 miles HHH Picanto - 3595x1595mm, EUR DRIVER POWER POS: 20th 1.0 DPi(66) 1 58.9 14.1 110 5 £11450 1.0 DPi(66) 2 58.9 14.1 110 3 £12950 1.0 DPi (66) GT-Line 55.4 14.1 115 4 £14100 1.0 DPi (66) auto 2 54.3 16.6 118 1 £13620 1.0 DPi (66) autoGT-Line 52.3 16.6 122 2 £14770 1.0 T-GDi (99) GT-Line 53.3 9.9 119 11 £15100 1.0 T-GDi (99)GT-LineS 53.3 9.9 120 11 £16250 3: add £1500 to 2, X-Line: same priceas GT-Line,X-LineS: add £1400 to X-Line
Rio - 4065x1725mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: 2nd 1.25 DPi (83) 1 49.6 12.7 1.25 DPi (83) 2 49.6 12.7 1.0 T-GDi (99) 2 52.3 10.0 1.0 T-GDi (99) auto 2 50.4 11.0 1.0 T-GDi 48v (118) 3 52.3 9.8 1.0 T-GDi 48v(118) auto3 52.3 9.9
120 122 120 123 118 119
4 4 7 8 9 9
£14100 £16300 £17300 £18300 £19600 £21600
LAND ROVER
Dealers: 130/ Warranty: 3 years/unlimited miles
Discovery Sport - 4597x2069mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
ProCeed - 4605x1800mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 T-GDi (158)GT-Line 48.7 8.3 131 16 £25480 1.5 T-GDi (158) auto GT-Line 47.9 8.5 133 16 £27330 1.5 T-GDi (158)auto GT-Line S 46.3 8.5 139 23 £30240 1.6 T-GDi (201) auto GT 41.5 7.2 154 19 £30280 EV6 - 4680x1880mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Defender 90 - 4583x2008mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
77kWh (226) auto Air 77kWh (226) auto GT-Line 77kWh (321) auto AWD GT-Line GT-LineS: add £4500 to GT-Line
2.0T P300 auto AWD S 24.4 6.7 262 35 £48910 2.0T P300 auto AWD SE 24.4 6.7 263 35 £52995 3.0T P400 auto AWD XS Edition 25.6 5.7 255 43 £63855 3.0T P400 auto AWD X 25.6 5.7 256 43 £80270 5.0 V8 S/C P525auto AWD 19.5 4.9 330 43 £98575 3.0 D250 auto AWD SE 32.5 7.6 230 36 £53260 3.0 D250 auto AWD XS Edition 32.5 7.6 230 36 £58120 3.0 D300 auto AWD X 32.7 6.3 231 36 £78135 HSE: add £4470 toP300 SE, add £4260 to D250 SE, X-Dynamic: add £3000to S/SE/HSE
328 7.3 0 34 £40945 328 7.3 0 34 £43945 314 5.2 0 40 £47445
Stinger - 4830x1870mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 28.0 4.7 229 42 £43305
Stonic - 4140x1760mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: 34th
Defender 110 - 5018x2008mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.0 T-GDi (99)2 49.6 10.7 125 9 £18900 1.0 T-GDi (99) auto2 49.6 11.7 125 8 £19900 1.0 T-GDi (118)GT-Line 50.4 10.4 127 10 £21450 1.0 T-GDi (118)auto GT-Line 49.6 10.4 129 10 £22450 Connect: add£450 toGT-Line, GT-Line S: add £1500 to GT-Line
2.0T P300 auto AWD 24.0 7.0 265 35 £49665 2.0T P300 auto AWD S 24.0 7.0 266 35 £53980 2.0T P300 auto AWD SE 24.0 7.0 267 35 £58090 3.0T P400 auto AWD XS Edition 24.6 5.8 260 43 £67715 3.0T P400 auto AWD X 24.6 5.8 261 43 £84255 2.0T P400eat AWD X-Dynamic S 81.3 5.4 75 43 £65915 2.0T P400eat AWD X-Dynamic SE 81.3 5.4 76 43 £69195 2.0T P400e auto AWD XS Edition 81.3 5.4 77 43 £70185 2.0T P400e auto AWD X 81.3 5.4 78 43 £85675 5.0 V8 S/C P525auto AWD 19.3 5.0 334 50£101220 3.0 D200 auto AWD SE 32.0 9.5 234 30 £54700 3.0 D250 auto AWD S 32.0 7.9 232 34 £54245 3.0 D250auto AWD SE 32.0 7.9 234 34 £58355 3.0 D250 auto AWD XS Edition 32.0 7.9 235 34 £61980 3.0 D300 auto AWD SE 31.7 6.6 234 36 £61955 3.0 D300 auto AWD X-Dynamic S 31.7 6.6 234 36 £60965 3.0 D300 auto AWD X 31.4 6.6 236 36 £82120 HSE: add £4470 toSE (not D200), X-Dynamic: add £3000 to S/SE/ HSE
XCeed - 4395x1826mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 T-GDi (118)2 1.0 T-GDi (118)Connect 1.5 T-GDi (158)3 1.5 T-GDi (158) 4 1.5 T-GDi (158)auto 3 1.5 T-GDi (158) auto 4 1.6 GDi PHEV (139) auto 3 1.6 GDi PHEV (139) auto 4
47.1 11.1 47.1 11.1 44.8 8.7 44.8 8.7 45.6 8.9 44.8 8.9 201.810.6 167.610.6
135 136 142 141 143 142 32 38
15 12 19 19 16 19 18 18
£21255 £21825 £24755 £29080 £26605 £30180 £31855 £35105
Soul EV - 4195x1800mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A Niro - 4355x1805mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 15th 1.6 GDi Hybrid (139) auto 2 1.6 GDi Hybrid (139) auto 3 1.6 GDi Hybrid (139) auto 4 1.6 GDi PHEV (139)auto 2 1.6 GDi PHEV (139)auto 3 39kWh (134) auto e-Niro 2 Mid 64kWh (201) auto e-Niro 2 Long 64kWh (201) auto e-Niro 3 Long 64kWh (201) auto e-Niro 4+ Long
58.9 11.1 54.3 11.1 53.3 11.1 201.810.4 201.810.4 180 9.5 N/A 7.5 282 7.5 282 7.5
110 119 120 31 31 0 0 0 0
11 12 13 14 15 20 25 26 27
£25705 £28115 £30405 £31065 £32745 £32895 £34995 £37400 £39695
Sportage - 4515x1865mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
6.5 V12 (740) auto LP740-4 S 15.4 2.9 499 50£271806 6.5 V12(770) auto LP770-4SVJ 15.8 2.8 486 50£353980 6.5 V12(780) at LP780-4Ultimae 15.7 2.8 442 50£337124 6.5 V12(700) at LP700-4 Roadster 12.8 3.0 499 50£322088 Aventador Roadster: add£30608toS, add £34487 to SVJ, add £32845 to Ultimae
2.0T P250 at AWD R-DynamicSE 30.4 7.3 213 39 £45370 2.0T P290 auto AWD Black 30.1 7.0 211 39 £46705 1.5T P300eat AWD Urban Edition 175.5 6.2 44 39 £48185 1.5T P300eat AWD R-Dynamic SE 175.5 6.2 44 41 £49335 2.0 D165 FWD 44.8 9.8 167 26 £32430 2.0 D165 at AWD 42.2 9.5 175 27 £36290 2.0 D165 at AWD UrbanEdition 42.2 9.5 180 27 £39990 2.0 D165 at AWD R-Dynamic SE 42.2 9.5 180 29 £43855 2.0 D200 at AWD Urban Edition 42.2 8.1 180 31 £40945 2.0 D200 at AWD R-Dynamic SE 42.2 8.1 180 33 £44875 R-Dynamic HSE: add £3070 toP250 R-DynamicSE, add £2560 to P300e R-Dynamic SE, add £2770to D200 R-Dynamic SE
64kWh (201) at Maxx Long Range 280 7.6 0 34 £34995
Dealers: 66/ Warranty:5 years/75000 miles Renegade - 4236x1805mm, EUROHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0T GSE (120) Longitude 44.1 11.2 146 10 £24100 1.0T GSE (120) Limited 42.2 11.2 151 10 £26800 1.3T GSE (150) auto Longitude 42.8 9.4 150 10 £26200 1.3T GSE (150)auto Limited 41.5 9.4 155 10 £28900 1.3T Hybrid (190) at L’tude 4xe 141.3 7.5 49 21 £32600 1.3T Hybrid(190)at Limited 4xe 141.3 7.5 49 22 £34500 1.3T PHEV (240) at Trailhawk 4xe 134.5 7.1 51 25 £36500 Night Eagle: add £1000to Longitude (not 4xe), 80th Anniversary: add £4600 to Longitude (not 4xe)
Compass - 4394x1819mm, EU DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.0 T-GDi (118)2 1.5 T-GDi (158) 3 1.5 T-GDi (158)GT-Line 1.5 T-GDi (158) auto 3 1.6 CRDi 48v (134) 2 1.6 CRDi 48v (134)3 1.6 CRDi 48v (134) auto GT-Line
3.3 T-GDi (361)auto GTS
2.0T P250 auto AWD S 30.4 6.9 213 35 £47885 2.0T P250 auto AWD SE 30.4 6.9 214 36 £48980 3.0T P400 auto AWD S 28.8 5.1 224 42 £60760 2.0T P400e auto AWD S 130.2 5.0 49 43 £55910 2.0T P400e at AWD R-Dynamic SE 130.2 5.0 51 43 £58975 5.0 V8 S/C (550)auto AWD SVR 23.1 4.0 275 50 £78165 2.0 D165 auto AWD 45.4 9.2 163 28 £40675 2.0 D165auto AWD S 45.4 9.2 165 28 £42180 2.0 D165 auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 45.4 9.2 169 29 £46285 2.0 D200 auto AWD S 45.4 7.6 165 33 £44230 2.0 D200 auto AWD R-DynamicSE 45.4 7.6 169 34 £48335 3.0 D300 auto AWD R-DynamicSE 38.1 6.1 197 41 £60010 R-DynamicHSE: add £3665 to P250/D200SE,add £3200to P400E/ D300 SE, add £3745to P400, R-Dynamic: add £1095 to S
KIA
JAGUAR
Dealers: 84/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles XE - 4678x1967mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T P300 at AWD R-Dynamic SE 32.3 5.6 2.0T P300 at AWD R-Dynamic HSE 32.3 5.6 2.0 D200 auto S 57.7 6.9 2.0 D200 auto R-DynamicS 57.7 6.9 2.0 D200 auto R-Dynamic SE 57.7 6.9 2.0 D200 auto R-Dynamic HSE 57.7 6.9 2.0 D200 auto R-DynamicBlack 57.7 6.9
F-Pace - 4747x2070mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Ceed - 4310x1800mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: 17th
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1.0 T-GDi (100)Element 1.0 T-GDi (100)SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi (100)Ultimate 1.0 T-GDi (100)auto SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi (100)auto Ultimate 1.0 T-GDi (120)N Line 1.0 T-GDi (120)auto N Line 1.6 T-GDi (204)N Premium: add £2200to SE Connect
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ecirp tsiL puorg ecnarusnI 2OC hpm06-0 egnar VE/GPM i20 - 4040x1775mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
SECIRP RAC WEN
4/14/22, 6:20 AM
1.6 T-GDi (148)2 42.2 9.9 152 17 £26745 1.6 T-GDi (148) GT-Line 41.5 9.9 154 18 £29745 1.6 T-GDi 48v (148) auto GT-Line N/A 9.3 146 19 £31445 1.6 T-GDi 48v(148) auto4 AWD 40.4 9.4 158 20 £36445 1.6 T-GDi HEV(226) autoGT-Line N/A 7.7 129 24 £33245 1.6 T-GDi HEV(226) auto4 N/A 7.7 131 25 £36645 1.6 T-GDi HE (226) at GT-Li S AWD 44.1 8.0 146 25 £40245 1.6 T-GDi PHEV(261) at GT-Li AWD N/A 7.9 37 24 £38395 1.6 T-GDi PHEV(261) auto 4 AWD N/A 7.9 37 N/A £41795 1.6 CRDi (113) 2 N/A 11.7 136 15 £27745 1.6 CRDi (113) GT-Line N/A 11.7 138 16 £30745 1.6 CRDi 48v (134) auto GT-Line N/A 11.0 135 18 £32945 1.6 CRDi 48v (134) auto 4 AWD N/A 11.2 148 19 £37945 3: add £1200 toGT-Line, GT-LineS: add £2000 to 4 (not 1.6 CRDi AWD)
40.9 8.7 38.7 8.7 38.2 8.7 176.6 8.4 176.6 8.4 176.6 8.4 42.2 9.1
158 166 168 38 38 38 176
30 31 32 32 33 34 31
£40060 £43960 £48310 £45945 £49845 £54195 £42470
LAMBORGHINI
Dealers: 7 / Warranty: 3 years/unlimited miles Urus - 5112x2016mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0TV8FSI(650)auto 22.2 3.6 325 50£175052
Huracan Evo - 4459x1924mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 5.2 V10(610) auto Coupe 5.2 V10(640) autoAWD Coupe 5.2 V10 (640) auto STOCoupe
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3.0 P300 auto AWD S 25.3 6.9 254 41 £54530 3.0 P300auto AWD R-DynamicSE 25.3 6.9 256 41 £61445 3.0 P360auto AWD S 26.7 6.2 241 33 £58725 3.0 P360auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 26.7 6.2 243 37 £65300 3.0 D250 auto AWD S 33.9 7.6 221 40 £55100 3.0 D250 auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 33.9 7.6 222 40 £61675 3.0 D300auto AWD S 33.9 6.5 221 40 £57940 3.0 D300 auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 33.9 6.5 222 40 £64520 R-Dynamic: add £2910to S (not P360/D300), HSE: add £4745 to R-Dynamic SE(not P300/D250)
Range Rover Evoque - 4371x1996mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 P200 auto AWD R-Dynamic S 31.4 8.0 203 32 £42955 2.0 P200auto AWD R-DynamicSE 30.9 8.0 206 32 £46680 2.0 P250auto AWD R-DynamicS 31.6 7.0 201 36 £43720 2.0 P250 auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 31.2 7.0 204 36 £47445 2.0 P250 at AWD Autobiography 31.2 7.0 212 39 £53580 2.0P300auto AWD HST 30.0 6.5 213 39 £51830 1.5P300eauto AWD R-Dynamic S 193.5 6.1 33 38 £47325 1.5P300eat AWD R-Dynamic SE 179.5 6.1 36 39 £51050 1.5P300eat AWD Autobiography 179.7 6.1 36 40 £56625 2.0D165 FWD 46.3 9.5 160 26 £32590 2.0D165 FWD S 46.3 9.5 162 26 £36160 2.0D165 auto AWD 43.7 9.2 169 26 £36570 2.0D165 auto AWD S 43.5 9.2 170 26 £40805 2.0D200auto AWD R-Dynamic S 43.5 7.9 170 29 £43410 2.0D200 auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 43.0 7.9 172 31 £47180 2.0D200 at AWD Autobiography 41.3 7.9 179 34 £53315 HSE: add £3000 to SE, R-Dynamic: add £1500 to D165 FWD, add £1550 to D165 auto AWD
Range Rover Velar - 4797x2041mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Sorento - 4810x1900mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.6T hybrid(226)autoAWD 2 1.6T hybrid (226) autoAWD 3 1.6T hybrid(226)autoAWD 4 1.6T PHEV (261)auto AWD 2 1.6T PHEV (261)auto AWD 3 1.6T PHEV (261)auto AWD 4 2.2 CRDi (199) auto AWD 3
Discovery - 4956x2073mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
20.5 3.3 330 50£164880 20.6 2.9 332 50£198787 20.3 3.0 331 50£260012
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2.0T P250 auto AWD R-Dynamic S 30.2 7.1 220 39 £54805 2.0T P250 at AWD R-Dynamic SE 30.2 7.1 218 41 £57655 3.0T P400 at AWD R-Dynamic SE 28.8 5.2 227 50 £66525 2.0T P400eauto AWD SE 130.2 5.1 50 31 £64345 2.0T P400eat AWD R-Dynamic S 130.2 5.1 53 35 £64190 2.0T P400eat AWD R-DynamicSE 130.2 5.1 52 39 £66780 2.0 D200 auto AWD 44.9 7.7 168 39 £45925 2.0 D200 auto AWD S 44.9 7.7 168 44 £51265 2.0 D200 auto AWD R-Dynamic SE 44.9 7.7 171 44 £56545 2.0 D200 auto AWD Velar Edition 44.9 7.7 172 44 £60345 3.0 D300 auto AWD R-DynamicSE 38.2 6.1 199 44 £62395 R-Dynamic:add £2430to D200S, HSE: add £6140 to D200 SE,add £6160 to P250 SE,add £4790to P400 SE, add £4240 to P400e R-DynamicSE, add £7245 to D300 SE
Range Rover Sport - 4879x2073mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T P400e auto AWD HSESilver 2.0T P400e at AWD HSEDynamic 2.0T P400e at AWD AutobiogDyn 3.0 P400 auto AWD HSE 3.0 P400auto AWD HSEDynamic 3.0 P400auto AWD HST
88.3 88.3 88.3 27.4 27.4 27.4
5.9 5.9 5.9 5.6 5.6 5.6
75 75 76 236 238 245
44 44 44 44 44 44
£75495 £75985 £86675 £71325 £76625 £81880
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3.0 V6TT (350) auto GT 3.0 V6TT(430) auto Modena 3.8 V8TT (580) auto Trofeo
Range Rover - 5052-5252x2047mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Levante - 5003x1968mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
3.0T P400 auto AWD SE 29.7 5.5 219 50 £96000 3.0T P400 atAWD Autobiography 29.7 5.5 223 50 £116500 3.0T P400 atAWD Autobiog LWB 29.4 5.6 225 50 £119100 4.4T V8 P530 at AWD Autobiog 24.8 4.4 265 50 £127000 4.4T V8 P530 auto AWD First Ed 24.8 4.4 267 50 £133100 4.4T V8 P530 atAWD Autob LWB 24.6 4.5 265 50 £129600 4.4T V8 P530 at AWD First Ed LWB 24.6 4.5 267 50 £135500 3.0 D300auto AWD SE 37.2 6.5 202 42 £93000 3.0 D300at AWD Autobiography 37.2 6.5 207 42£112900 3.0 D350auto AWD SE 37.2 5.9 203 48 £96100 3.0 D350 at AWD Autobiography 37.2 5.9 208 50 £116000 3.0 D350 auto AWD First Edition 37.2 5.9 211 50 £122100 3.0 D350 at AWD Autobiography 37.2 5.9 210 50 £118600 3.0 D350 auto AWD FirstEdition 37.2 5.9 213 50 £124400 HSE: add £6300 to SE, LWB 7 seat:add £5200 to P400/D350, add £2000 to P530 (not First Edition)
3.0 V6TT (430) auto Modena 3.8 V8TT(530) auto ModenaS 3.8 V8TT (580) auto Trofeo 2.0T (330) autoGT Hybrid
LEXUS
Dealers: 51/ Warranty:3 years/60000 miles ES - 4975x1865mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.5Hybrid(218)autoES300h 54.3 8.9 119 33 £37105 2.5Hybrid(218)atES300hFSport 54.3 8.9 127 34 £39270 2.5Hybrid(218)atES300hTakumi 54.3 8.9 125 38 £50655 PremiumEdition:add £650 to ES300h
LS - 5235x1900mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.5 V6 Hyb (359) auto LS 500h 36.2 5.4 176 47 £78925 3.5V6Hyb(359)atLS500hFSport 35.7 5.4 178 50 £86625 3.5V6H(359)atLS500hAWDT’mi 31.0 5.5 208 50£105405 AWD: add £10125Premium Pack to standardcar
UX - 4495x1840mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 Hybrid(178)autoUX 250h 53.2 8.5 121 22 £29955 2.0 Hyb (178) at UX 250h E-Four 47.0 8.7 135 22 £38005 2.0 Hyb (178)at UX 250hF Sport 50.4 8.5 126 22 £35550 54.3kWh(204) auto UX 300e 196 7.5 0 39 £41745 Takumi: add £5200to F Sport, add £9600 to UX 300e, E-Four: add £4300 to F Sport, add£1250 to Takumi
NX - 4660x1865mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
RX - 4890-5000x1895mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
47.9 7.7 47.9 7.7 47.9 7.7 313.9 6.3 313.9 6.3 313.9 6.3
133 133 133 20 20 20
32 35 36 38 40 41
£38300 £47300 £51800 £48800 £54800 £57800
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3.5 V6 Hybrid (313) auto RX 450h 35.7 7.7 178 41 £53865 3.5V6Hyb(313)atRX450hFSport 35.7 7.7 179 42 £58015 3.5 V6 Hy (313) at RX 450hTakumi 35.7 7.7 179 42 £64515 3.5 V6 Hy (313) at RX 450hL 34.4 8.0 185 41 £55155 3.5V6Hy(313)atRX450hLT’kum 34.4 8.0 185 42 £65415
RC - 4700x1840mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 5.0 V8 (457) auto RC F 5.0 V8 (457) auto RC F Track Ed
23.9 4.5 268 48 £66050 23.9 4.5 268 48 £81550
LC - 4770x1920mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.5 V6 Hybrid (359) auto LC 500h 5.0 V8 (464) auto LC 500 5.0 V8 (464) at LC 500 Convertible
LOTUS
34.8 5.0 184 47 £83550 24.3 4.7 262 48 £83550 24.1 4.8 275 48 £94225
Dealers: 18/ Warranty:3 years/36000 miles Emira - 4412x1895mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.5 V6 S/C (400) First Edition N/A 4.3 243 N/A £75995 3.5 V6 S/C (400) auto First Edition N/A 4.3 243 N/A £77795
McLAREN
Dealers: 8 / Warranty: 3 years Sports Series - 4539x1913mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6 hybrid (680) auto Artura N/A 3.0 129 50£185500
Super Series - 4543x2059mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT auto 720S 23.1 2.9 276 50£219555 4.0 V8TTauto 720S Spider 23.1 2.9 276 50£242055 4.0 V8TT auto 765LT 23.0 2.8 280 50£280055 4.0 V8TT auto 765LT Spider 23.0 2.8 280 50£310555 GT - 4683x2045mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT (620) auto GT
MASERATI
23.0 4.3 279 N/A£107420 34.9 5.7 183 N/A £66975
Quattroporte - 5262x1948mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 25.0 5.5 262 N/A £89940 25.0 5.0 257 N/A£101950 23.0 4.5 277 N/A£130140
22.6 6.0 291 N/A £80345 17.9 5.2 361 N/A £91205 17.8 4.1 360 N/A£127260 29.1 6.0 220 N/A £70365
MC20 - 4669x1965mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6TT (630) auto MC20
24.4 2.9 262 N/A£190275
MAZDA
Dealers: 154/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles 2 - 4070x1695mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 Skyactiv-G (75)SE-L 58.9 11.3 109 14 £16575 1.5 Skyactiv-G (90)SE-L 60.1 9.8 107 18 £17475 1.5 Skyactiv-G (90)Sport 60.1 9.8 107 19 £18325 1.5 Skyactiv-G (90) auto Sport 52.3 12.1 122 15 £19845 1.5 Skyactiv-G (115) GT Sport Tech 56.5 9.1 113 22 £20945 GT Sport:add £1000 toSport
2 Hybrid - 3940x1745mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(116) autoPure 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(116) autoAgile 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(116) autoSelect
23.7 3.2 270 50£163055
Dealers: 19/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles Ghibli - 4971x1945mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6TT (350) auto Modena 25.2 5.5 257 N/A £73780 3.0 V6TT(430) auto Modena S 25.0 4.9 257 N/A £86020
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2.0T (306)auto AMGA 35 4MATIC 35.8 4.7 184 37 £40900 2.0T (421)at AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ 32.8 3.9 204 40 £57885 1.5 (116) auto A 180 d Sport 62.8 10.5 132 18 £28925 2.0 (150) auto A 200 d Sport 58.9 8.1 129 23 £30185 AMG Line:add £1200to Sport
A-Class Saloon - 4549x1796mm EUR DRIVER POWER POS: 23rd 1.3T (136)auto A 180 Sport 1.3T (163) auto A 200 Sport 2.0T (224) auto A 250 AMGLine 1.3T Hyb (262) at A 250 e AMG Li 2.0T (306) autoAMG A 35 4MATIC 1.5 (116) auto A 180 d Sport 2.0 (150) auto A 200 d Sport AMG Line: add £1200 to Sport
HHHHH 47.9 8.9 47.9 8.1 41.5 6.3 256.8 6.7 36.7 4.8 62.8 10.6 58.9 8.2
135 135 154 22 177 117 125
74.3 9.7 87 N/A £20300 74.3 9.7 87 N/A £21150 74.3 9.7 87 N/A £23610
3 - 4460x1795mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 Skyactiv-G (122) SE-L 45.6 10.4 136 15 £22455 2.0 Skyactiv-G (122) Sport Lux 45.6 10.4 138 16 £24655 2.0 Skyactiv-G (122) auto SE-LLux 43.5 10.8 144 15 £25095 2.0 Skyactiv-G (122) at Sport Lux 43.5 10.8 147 22 £26195 2.0 e-Skyactiv-X(186) SE-LLux 51.4 8.2 125 21 £25455 2.0 e-Skyactiv-X (186)SportLux 51.4 8.2 131 22 £26855 2.0 e-Skyactiv-X (186) at Sport Lux 45.6 8.6 142 22 £28395 Saloon:same price(SkyactivX), SE-L Lux:add £1100 to SE-L,GT Sport:add £1800 toSport, GT Sport Tech: add £900 to GT Sport
2.0 Skyactiv-G (145) SE-L 42.2 9.9 152 22 £25440 2.0 Skyactiv-G (145) auto SE-L 40.3 10.9 159 22 £27040 2.0 Skyactiv-G (165) Sport 42.2 9.4 152 24 £28240 2.5 Skyactiv-G (194) at GT Sport 38.2 8.1 167 29 £32820 Tourer:add £1000(not 2.0 (145) auto)
CX-30 - 4395x1795mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.3T (136)auto B 180 Sport 45.6 9.0 1.3T (163) auto B 200 Sport 45.6 8.2 1.3T Hyb (218) at B 250e AMGLi 235.4 6.8 1.5 (116) auto B 180 d Sport 54.3 9.8 2.0 (150) auto B 200 d Sport 55.4 8.3 2.0 (190) at B 220 d AMGLine Exec 54.3 7.2 AMG Line Executive:add £3000to Sport
CLA-Class - 4695x1830mm, EU DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.3T (136)auto CLA 180 AMGLine 1.3T (163)auto CLA 200 AMGLine 2.0T (224)auto CLA 250 AMGLine 1.3THy(262)atCLA250eAMGLP 2.0T (306)at AMG CLA 354MATIC 2.0T (306)at AMG CLA 45S 4MT+ 2.0 (190) at CLA220 d AMG Line ShootingBrake: add £1000
140 140 27 137 134 136
46.3 9.0 46.3 8.2 41.5 6.3 256.8 6.6 36.7 4.9 33.6 4.0 57.7 7.1
138 139 154 23 177 200 132
44.1 7.3 44.1 7.3 42.2 6.0 470.8 6.1 61.4 7.3 61.4 7.3 55.4 5.7
E-Class - 4940x1852mm, DRIVER POWER POS: 42nd
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146 146 152 13 120 120 133
15 16 15 16 19 19 19 18 19 23 23 24 23
£28145 £31245 £29745 £32845 £37785 £29610 £32210 £30945 £34145 £33110 £35045 £37445 £36985
MX-5 - 3915x1735mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 Skyactiv-G (132) SE L 44.8 8.3 142 27 £24755 1.5 Skyactiv-G (132) Sport 44.8 8.3 142 27 £27055 2.0 Skyactiv-G (184) Sport Tech 40.9 6.5 155 33 £29370 2.0 Skyac-G (184) at SportTech RF 37.2 7.9 171 28 £33210 GT SportTech: add £1500 to Sport Tech, MX-5 RF: add£1900
MERCEDES
Dealers: 147/ Warranty: 3 years/unlimited miles A-Class - 4419x1796mm EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 23rd 1.3T (136)A 180 Sport 47.9 9.2 134 20 £25975 1.3T (136) auto A 180 Sport 47.1 8.8 136 20 £27575 1.3T (163)auto A 200 Sport 47.1 8.0 136 23 £29125 2.0T (227) autoA 250AMG Line 41.5 6.2 155 29 £33960 1.3T Hyb(262)at A 250 e AMGLi 256.8 6.6 23 28 £35280
27 29 35 38 42 45 34
£32345 £33895 £35730 £39550 £41600 £60075 £36545
38 38 40 45 39 39 41
£38785 £40165 £43500 £44895 £40785 £42165 £45925
90kWh (292) at EQE 350 + AMG Li 395 6.4 0 N/A £76450 90kWh(292) at EQE 350 + ExcLux 378 6.4 0 N/A £88450
CLS-Class - 4996x1896mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0T (435)at AMG CLS 53 4MAT+ 29.7 4.5 216 50 £82305 3.0 (330) at CLS 400 d 4MT AMG Li 38.7 5.0 188 N/A £71230
4.0V8TT(639)atAMGGT63S4MT 21.9 3.2 294 50£141855
S-Class - 5210-5320x1954mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 (435) at S 500 4MT AMG Line 3.0 (435) at S 500 L 4MT AMG Line 3.0 (517) at S 580 e L AMG Line 4.0 (503) at S 580 4MT Maybach 6.0 (612) at S 680 4MT M’bach1st 3.0 (286) auto S 350 d AMG Line 3.0 (286) auto S 350 d L AMGLine 3.0 (330) at S 400 d L 4MT AMG Li
34.5 4.9 32.1 4.9 353.1 5.2 25.5 4.8 19.8 4.5 42.8 6.4 39.8 6.4 38.7 5.4
187 200 19 253 325 173 186 192
50 £92060 50 £101995 50 £106940 50 £164790 50 £204475 50 £81650 50 £91145 50 £96845
EQS - 5216x1926mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 108kWh(333)atEQS450+AMGLi 453 6.2 0 50 £99995 108kWh (333) at EQS 450+ Luxury 412 6.2 0 50£106995 108kWh (658) at AMG 53 4MAT+ 412 6.2 0 50 £154995
V-Class - 4895-5370x1928mm, EU DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
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2.0 (163) auto V 220 d Sport L 36.7 11.1 198 37 2.0 (237) auto V 300 d AMG Line L 37.2 7.9 205 43 2.0 (163) auto V 220 d Sport XL 36.7 11.2 199 37 2.0 (237) at V 300 d AMG LineXL 36.7 7.9 205 43 2.0 (163) at V 220 d M.Polo Sport L 36.2 12.3 204 40 2.0 (237) at V 300 d M.P AMG Lin L 36.7 8.6 211 44 AMG Line:add £1800 to V 220 d Sport (notMarco Polo)
£61765 £67840 £60370 £66445 £65947 £73000
EQV - 5370x1928mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 90kWh (204) autoEQV 300 Sport 213 12.1 0 44 £71645 Premium: add £2230,Premium Plus: add £6480
GLA-Class - 4410x1834mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
41.8 9.6 42.8 8.7 37.2 6.9 201.8 7.1 34.5 5.1 29.7 4.2 52.3 8.6 49.6 7.3
150 150 172 31 196 224 140 148
27 29 36 40 41 44 31 36
£31915 £33465 £37140 £42820 £45065 £66115 £34565 £40715
EQA - 4463x1834mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 67kWh (190) auto 250 Sport 67kWh (190) auto 250 AMGLine 67kWh (228) at 300 4MTAMG Li 67kWh (292) at 350 4MTAMG Li
1.3T (163)auto 200AMG Line 2.0T (306) auto AMG 35 4MATIC 2.0 (150) auto 200d AMGLine 2.0 (190) at 220 d 4MT AMGLine
263 8.9 0 42 £45645 260 8.9 0 44 £47145 264 7.7 0 46 £49645 264 6.0 0 47 £51145 HHHHH 40.4 9.1 162 28 £37470 32.5 5.2 205 41 £50855 51.4 9.0 148 29 £38235 48.7 7.6 155 35 £41720
EQB - 4634x1834mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 67kWh (228) at 300 4MTAMG Li 67kWh (292) at 220 4MTAMG Li
2.0T (197)auto E 200 Sport 38.7 7.5 162 34 £40385 2.0T (197) auto E 200 AMG Line 38.7 7.5 166 36 £43385 2.0T (320) at E 300 e AMG Line Ed 176.6 5.7 35 43 £47505 3.0T (367) at E 450 4MTAMG L Ni 31.4 5.0 204 42 £59055 3.0TT (435) at E 53 4MATIC+ Prem 30.4 4.5 212 43 £66305 4.0V8TT(612)atE63S4MT+Night 23.2 3.4 277 49£100765 2.0 (194) auto E 220 d Sport 53.3 7.3 139 34 £40910 2.0 (194) auto E 220 d AMGLine 53.3 7.3 140 36 £43910 2.0 (265) at E 300 d 4MT AMGLine 48.7 6.3 152 40 £47853 2.0 (306) at E 300 de AMG LineEd 235.4 5.9 33 45 £48755 3.0 (330) at E 400 d 4MT AMGLi Pr 42.2 4.9 176 44 £58380 Night Edition: add £4500 toAMG Line (not E 200)/E 53, Estate: add £2000-£2330
AMG GT 4-Door - 4996x1896mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
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£28450 £30000 £36845 £29800 £31100 £35650
C-Class - 4793-4755x1841-1820mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5T (204)auto C 200 Sport 1.5T (204) auto C 200 AMG Line 2.0T (258) auto C 300 AMGLine 2.0T (313) autoC 300 e AMGLine 2.0 (200) auto C 220d Sport 2.0 (200) auto C 220 d AMG Line 2.0 (265) auto C 300 d AMG Line Estate: add £1525-£1900
MX-30 - 4395x1795mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 35.5kWh e-S’activ (143) a SE-LLux 124 9.7 0 19 £28645 35.5kWh e-S’activ (143) a Sport Lx 124 9.7 0 19 £30645 35.5kWh e-S’act (143) a GT Spt Tch 124 9.7 0 19 £32945
22 25 31 19 25 29
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EQE - 4946x1961mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
2.0 Skyactiv-G (165) SE-L 42.2 10.3 154 2.0 Skyactiv-G (165) Sport 42.2 10.3 153 2.0 Skyactiv-G (165) auto SE-L 38.7 9.8 164 2.0 Skyactiv-G (165) auto Sport 38.7 9.8 166 2.5 S’activ-G (194)at GT Spt AWD 35.3 9.2 182 2.2 Skyactiv-D (150) SE-L 50.4 9.9 147 2.2 Skyactiv-D (150) Sport 50.4 9.9 147 2.2 Skyactiv-D (150) auto SE-L 46.3 10.7 160 2.2 Skyactiv-D (150) auto Sport 46.3 10.7 160 2.2 Skyactiv-D (184) Sport 50.4 9.2 147 2.2 Skyactiv-D (184)auto Sport 46.3 9.3 160 2.2 S’activ-D (184)GT Sport AWD 44.8 9.3 165 2.2 S’activ-D (184)at Sport AWD 42.8 9.6 173 GT Sport: add £2400to Sport (not Skyactiv-D 2WD)
£28170 £29720 £34555 £35875 £41045 £29480 £30405
1.3T (136)auto 180Sport 1.3T (163) auto 200 Sport 2.0T (224)auto 250AMG Line 2.0T (218) auto 250 e Exclusive Ed 2.0T (306) auto AMG 35 4MATIC 2.0T (421) at AMG45 S 4MATIC+ 2.0 (150) auto 200d Sport 2.0 (190) at 220 d 4MAT AMG Line AMG Line: add £1500 toSport
GLB-Class - 4634x1834mm, EURO DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
2.0 e-SkyactivG (122) SE-L 47.9 10.6 134 12 £23745 2.0 e-SkyactivG (122) SE-L Lux 47.9 10.6 134 13 £25245 2.0 e-SkyactivG (122) GT Sport 47.9 10.6 134 13 £28145 2.0 e-SkyactivG (122) at SE-LLux 44.1 11.2 143 12 £26745 2.0 e-SkyactivG (122) at GT Sport 44.1 11.2 144 13 £29645 2.0 e-Skyactiv X (186) SE-L Lux 49.6 8.3 127 19 £27105 2.0 e-SkyactivX (186) GT Sport 49.6 8.3 128 20 £30405 2.0 e-Skyactiv X (186) GT Spt AWD 46.3 8.8 137 20 £32645 2.0 e-Skyactiv X (186) at SE-L Lux 46.3 8.6 137 18 £28645 2.0 e-Skyactiv X (186)at GT Sport 46.3 8.6 138 20 £31945 2.0 e-Skyac-X (186)at GT Sp AWD 42.8 9.0 149 20 £34145 Sport Lux: add £1100 to e-Skyactiv G SE-LLux, add£1500 to e-Skyactiv X SE-L Lux, GT SportTech: add £900 to GTSport
CX-5 - 4550x1840mm, EURO DRIVER POWER POS: 3rd
20 23 29 28 37 18 23
B-Class - 4419x1796mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
6 - 4870x1840mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
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2.5 Hybrid(242)at NX 350h 2.5 Hyb (242) at NX 350h F Sport 2.5 Hyb (242)at NX 350hTakumi 2.5 PHEV(306) at NX 450h+ 2.5 PHEV(306) at NX 450h+ F Spt 2.5 PHEV(306) at NX 450h+ T’kmi
3.8 V8TT (580) auto Trofeo 2.0T (330) auto GT Hybrid
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5.0 V8 S/C P575auto AWD SVR 19.3 4.3 331 50£101920 3.0 D250 auto AWD HSE 34.2 8.0 218 43 £64685 3.0 D250 auto AWD HSE Silver 34.2 8.0 223 43 £68575 3.0 D300 auto AWD HSE Silver 34.0 6.9 224 43 £71575 3.0 D300 auto AWD HSE Dynamic 34.0 6.9 237 47 £73550 3.0 D300 at AWD AutobiogDyn 34.0 6.9 239 47 £86050 3.0 D350auto AWD HST 31.2 6.5 249 47 £86055 HSE Dynamic Black: add £3555to P400e HSE Dynamic, add £5300 to P400 HSE Dynamic,add £5600 to D300 HSE Dynamic,Carbon Edition:add £10835 to SVR
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257 7.7 0 29 £52145 257 6.0 0 35 £53645
GLC-Class - 4655-4682x1890-1930mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 38th 2.0T (258)at 3004MAT AMG Line 2.0 Hyb(320) at 300 e 4MT AMG L 3.0 V6TT (390) at AMG43 4MATIC 4.0 V8TT (510) at AMG63 S 4MT+ 2.0 (194) at 220 d 4MAT AMG Line 2.0 (245) at 300 d 4MT AMG L Prm 2.0 Hyb(306) 300 de 4MTAMG Li
33.6 6.2 128.4 5.7 26.2 4.9 21.7 3.8 45.6 7.9 42.8 6.5 156.9 6.2
194 49 246 295 166 172 49
GLC-Coupe - 4731-4748x1890-1930mm, EU DRIVER POWER POS: 38th 2.0T (258)at 3004MAT AMG Line 2.0 Hyb(320) at 300 e 4MT AMG L 3.0 V6TT (390) at AMG43 4MATIC 4.0 V8TT (510) at AMG63 S 4MAT 2.0 (194) at 220 d 4MAT AMG Line 2.0 (245) at 300 d 4MT AMG L Prm 2.0 Hyb(306) 300 de 4MTAMG Li
32.8 6.3 122.8 5.7 26.4 4.9 22.1 3.8 44.1 7.9 40.9 6.6 148.7 6.2
37 43 41 44 32 37 44
£47215 £49390 £56605 £94600 £45145 £49340 £51016
HHHHH 196 196 232 290 167 182 50
37 43 41 44 32 37 44
£50090 £52265 £58710 £96425 £48020 £52215 £53905
EQC - 4762x1884mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 80kWh 4004MATIC Sport 80kWh400 4MATIC AMG Line
255 5.1 N/A 50 £67320 245 5.1 N/A 50 £67715
GLE-Class - 4930x2018mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0T (367)at 4504MAT AMG Line 3.0T (435)auto AMG53 4MATIC+ 4.0 V8TT (612) at AMG63 S 4MT+ 2.0 (272) at 300 d 4MAT AMG Line 2.0 (330) at 350 de 4MTAMG Line 3.0 (330) at 400 d 4MT AMG Line 7 seats: GLE400 d only
28.8 5.7 26.2 5.3 22.8 4.0 41.5 6.8 353.1 6.8 35.8 5.7
223 246 281 179 20 207
47 £69120 50 £79170 50£118595 44 £65500 47 £67260 48 £68915
GLE-Coupe - 4946x2014mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0T (435)auto AMG53 4MATIC+ 4.0 V8TT (612) at AMG63 S 4MT 2.0 (330) at 350 de 4MT AMG L Pr 3.0 (330) at 400 d 4MT AMGL Pr+
26.2 5.3 245 50 £84515 23.0 3.0 280 50 £127420 313.9 6.9 24 49 £73915 34.0 5.7 218 49 £75525
GLS-Class - 5213x2030mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT (612) at 600Maybach 21.1 4.9 304 50£167270 4.0V8TT(612)at600May1stClass 21.1 4.9 304 50£174020 4.0 V8TT(612) at AMG 634MAT+ 22.1 4.2 291 50£134260 3.0 (330) at 400 d 4MAT Night Ed 30.7 6.3 229 50 £85630 Executive: add £8250 toGLS 400 d G-Class - 4873x1984mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT (585) at AMG63 4MAT 17.2 4.5 373 50£164065 3.0T (330) at 400 d 4MAT Edition 26.4 6.4 288 N/A£108815 AMG LinePremium: add £6500to 400 d, AMG LinePremium Plus:add£14500to400d,MagnoEdition:add£17,650toAMG63 C-Class Coupe - 4696-4750x1810-1877mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5T (198)at C 200 EQ AMG LiEd 41.5 7.9 155 35 £40685 2.0T (258) at C 300 AMG Line Ed 39.8 6.0 161 38 £46440 3.0 V6TT (390) at AMG C 43 4MAT 29.1 4.7 221 42 £58165 4.0 V8TT (510) at AMG C 63 S 4MT 25. 3.9 250 50 £85860 2.0 (194) at C 220 d AMG LineEd 55.4 7.0 133 37 £42870 2.0 (245) at C 300 d 4MT AMGL Ed 49.6 6.0 151 40 £48520 C-Class Cabriolet: add£3819 E-Class Coupe - 4844x1860mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (245)auto E 300 AMG Line 3.0T (367) at E 450 4MT AMG Li Ni 2.0 (194) at E 220 d AMG Li Prem 2.0 (265) at E 300 d 4MT AMG Li P 3.0 (330) at E 400 d 4MT AMG Li N E-ClassCabriolet:add £4495
35.8 6.4 180 37 £47240 32.1 5.0 201 42 £60965 47.9 7.4 153 34 £47360 44.8 6.4 166 41 £50950 39.2 5.3 189 44 £62140
AMG GT - 4544x1939-2007mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 4.0 V8TT (523) auto 22.2 3.8 289 4.0 V8TT(523) autoNight Edition 22.2 3.8 289 4.0 V8TT(585) autoR 22.2 3.6 289 4.0 V8TT (730) auto Black 22.1 3.2 292 4.0 V8TT (523) auto Roadster 22.2 3.8 290 4.0 V8TT (523) at Night Roadster 22.2 3.8 290
50£108390 50£117070 50£158285 50£335000 50£119990 50£128670
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22.1 3.7 291 50£153685
MG5 - 4544x1818mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 52.5kWh (156) autoExcite Exclusive: add £2500 to Excite
214 7.7 0 32 £27945
ZS - 4314x1809mm, EURO-NCAP HHH (EV HHHHH ) DRIVER POWER POS: 41st
40kWh (150) autoAcenta 168 7.9 0 21 £28995 62kWh (217) autoe+ N-Connecta 239 6.9 0 21 £32945 N-Connecta:add £2000to Acenta, Tekna: add£4000 to Acenta, add £2000 to e+ N-Connecta
Qashqai - 4394x1806mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.3 DiG-T (140) Visia 44.5 10.2 143 11 £24555 1.3 DiG-T (140) Acenta Premium 44.7 10.2 143 12 £27155 1.3 DiG-T (140) Tekna 44.1 10.2 145 13 £31865 1.3 DiG-T (158) Acenta Premium 44.7 9.5 145 17 £27875 1.3 DiG-T(158) Tekna 44.1 9.5 145 18 £32585 1.3 DiG-T(158) at AcentaPrem 44.9 9.2 142 15 £29475 1.3 DiG-T (158)at Tekna 44.3 9.2 144 16 £34485 1.3 DiG-T(158) at N-Conn AWD 41.2 9.9 155 15 £32335 1.3 DiG-T (158)at TeknaAWD 40.9 9.9 156 16 £36195 N-Connecta:add £2170 to Acenta Premium, Tekna+: add £2660 to Tekna (not DIG-T 140)
Ariya - 4595x1850mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.5 (106) Excite 42.7 10.4 149 15 £16495 1.0T GDi (111) Exclusive 42.7 10.5 149 15 £20295 1.0T GDi (111) auto Excite 39.0 12.1 163 14 £19005 51kWh (176) auto EV SE 198 8.0 0 21 £27495 73kWh (156) auto EV SELong 273 8.2 0 21 £29495 Exclusive: add £2300 to Excite, Trophy: add £2500to EVSE, add £4000 to EV SE Long
63kWh (217) autoAdvance 223 7.5 0 N/A £41845 87kWh(242) auto Evolve 310 7.6 0 N/A £51090 87kWh (306) auto Evolve 4WD 285 5.7 0 N/A £53790 87kWh (394) at Performance4WD 248 5.1 0 N/A £58440
HS - 4574x1876mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
GT-R - 4710x1895mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.5 T-GDi (162)Excite 37.2 9.9 168 16 £22095 1.5 T-GDi (162) autoExcite 36.2 9.9 174 16 £23595 1.5 T-GDi (258)auto Excite Plug-In 155.8 6.9 43 27 £30595 Exclusive: add £2500to Excite
3.8 V6TT (570) auto Pure 3.8 V6TT (570) autoRecaro 3.8 V6TT (570) auto Prestige 3.8 V6TT (570) auto Track Edition 3.8 V6TT (600)auto Nismo
MINI
Dealers: 148/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles MINI - 3821-3982x1727mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 59th 1.5T (102) One 50.4 10.3 128 13 £17405 1.5T (102) auto One 49.6 10.3 129 13 £18805 1.5T (136) Cooper 50.4 8.0 128 20 £18805 1.5T (136) auto Cooper 49.6 8.0 130 20 £20205 2.0T (192)Cooper S 44.8 6.8 144 28 £22205 2.0T (192) auto Cooper S 46.3 6.7 139 28 £23605 2.0T (231) John Cooper Works 40.4 6.3 160 29 £27615 2.0T (231)at John Cooper Works 41.5 6.1 156 29 £28980 32.6kWh (184)at Electric Level 1 145 7.3 0 22 £28500 MINI 5dr:add £700 (not JCW/Electric),Sport/Exclusive packs:add £2600 toCooper/CooperS, GP Pack: add £2000to JCW, Level2: add £2000to Level 1, Level 3: add £6000 to Level 1
Clubman - 4253x1800mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5T (136) Cooper 47.1 9.2 136 20 £23505 1.5T (136) auto Cooper 47.9 9.2 135 20 £25105 2.0T (192)Cooper S 42.2 7.3 152 26 £26715 2.0T (192) auto Cooper S 45.6 7.2 142 26 £27980 2.0T (306) at John Cooper Works 38.2 4.9 169 40 £36415 Sport/Exclusive:add £2900to Cooper/Cooper S
Convertible - 3821x1727mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5T (136) Cooper 46.3 8.8 1.5T (136) auto Cooper 46.3 8.7 2.0T (192)Cooper S 42.2 7.2 2.0T (192) auto Cooper S 44.1 7.1 2.0T (231) John Cooper Works 39.2 6.6 2.0T (231)at John Cooper Works 40.4 6.5 Sport/Exclusive: add £2600 to Cooper/CooperS
Countryman - 4299x1822mm, EU DRIVER POWER POS: 30th
134 135 148 141 161 156
21 21 26 27 29 29
£22105 £23505 £25580 £26980 £31015 £32715
HHHHH
1.5T (136) Cooper 44.8 9.7 1.5T (136) auto Cooper 44.8 9.7 1.5T (136)auto CooperALL4 40.9 10.1 2.0T (192)Cooper S 42.2 7.5 2.0T (192) auto Cooper S 44.1 7.4 2.0T (192) auto Cooper S ALL4 40.4 7.3 2.0T (306)at John Cooper Works 37.2 5.1 1.5T (231) at Coopr S EPHEV ALL4 166.2 6.8 Sport/Exclusive: add £3100 (not JCW)
143 144 157 152 147 159 174 40
17 18 18 24 24 25 38 26
£25305 £26905 £29040 £28115 £29380 £31715 £38325 £34500
MORGAN
Dealers: 18/ Warranty:TBC 3 Wheeler - 3260-1738mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 (68) 3 Wheeler 34.9 7.0 187 N/A £40074
Roadster - 3830-3890x1650-1756mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0TT (255)Plus 4 2.0TT (255) auto Plus 4 3.0TT (335) auto Plus 6
39.0 5.2 165 N/A £62995 40.0 4.8 159 N/A £64995 34.0 4.2 180 N/A £81995
NISSAN
Dealers: 221/ Warranty:3 years/60000 miles Micra - 3999x1743mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 0.9 IG-T (92) Acenta 51.4 11.8 124 3 £16675 0.9 IG-T (92) N-Sport 49.6 11.8 129 3 £18540 0.9 IG-T(92) autoAcenta 45.6 14.0 140 3 £18025 N-Sport:add £2230 to Acenta, Tekna: add £3080 to Acenta
Juke - 4210x1800mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 26th 1.0 DIG-T (114) Visia 47.9 10.7 134 13 £19200 1.0 DIG-T (114) Acenta 47.9 10.7 134 13 £20800 1.0 DIG-T (114) Tekna 45.6 10.7 139 14 £24300 1.0 DIG-T (114) auto Acenta 46.3 11.8 137 13 £22300 1.0 DIG-T (114) auto Tekna 44.8 11.1 143 14 £25800 N-Connecta: add £2000to Acenta, Tekna+: add £1400 to Tekna
Leaf - 4490x1788mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 40th
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PEUGEOT
20.2 20.2 20.2 20.2 19.7
316 316 316 316 325
50 £88365 50 £91565 50 £92565 50£105265 50£184065
308 - 4367x1859mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2T P’Tech (130) at ActivePrem 52.1 9.7 128 19 £24635 1.2T PureTech (130) auto Allure 52.1 9.7 129 19 £26485 1.2T PureTech(130) auto GT 52.1 9.7 131 20 £29285 1.6 Hybrid (180)auto Allure 281.1 7.6 25 26 £33035 1.6 Hybrid (180)auto GT 281.1 7.6 26 28 £35835 1.6 Hybrid (225)auto GT 266.2 7.5 27 29 £37235 1.5 B’HDi (130)at Active Premium 65.4 10.6 117 19 £26035 1.5 BlueHDi (130)auto Allure 65.4 10.6 120 19 £27885 1.5 BlueHDi (130)auto GT 65.4 10.6 121 21 £30685 308 SW: add £1200, AllurePremium:add £900 to Allure, GT Premium: add £1600to GT (not BlueHDi) 508 Fastback - 4750x1859mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 P’Tech (130) at ActivePremium 49.1 10.0 131 21 £29000 1.2 PureTech (130) auto Allure 49.1 10.0 131 21 £31150 1.6 Hybrid (225) auto Allure 235.4 8.3 29 31 £37295 1.6 Hybrid (360) auto 4WDPSE 138.9 5.2 46 41 £54030 1.5 B’HDi(130) at Active Premium 62.0 10.0 121 22 £30950 1.5 BlueHDi(130) auto Allure 62.0 10.0 121 22 £33100 Premium:add £1000to Allure, GT: add £2000to Allure, GT Premium:add £1900to GT, 508 SW: add £1800
e-Rifter - 4403x1878mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 50kWh (136) autoAllure Premium 172 11.2 0 N/A £32910 50kWh (136) autoGT 172 11.2 0 N/A £34990 RifterLong 7 seats: add £2000 (not50kWh GT)
e-Traveller - 4959-5309x1920mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 148 10.8 0 38 £49065 148 10.8 0 39 £53400 148 10.8 0 40 £54240
2008 - 4300x1770mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 12th 1.2 P’Tech (100) Active Premium 52.6 10.9 123 13 £22300 1.2 PureTech (130) Allure Premium 52.6 8.9 125 18 £25100 1.2 PureTech (130) GT 52.6 8.9 125 19 £27450 1.2 P’Tech (130) at Allure Premium 48.3 9.1 134 17 £26700 1.2 PureTech (130) autoGT 48.3 9.1 135 19 £29050 1.2 PureTech (155) at GT Premium 46.6 8.2 140 23 £31200 1.5 BlueHDi(110)Active Premium 65.7 10.5 117 15 £23900 50kWh (136) Active Premium 206 9.0 0 25 £33265 50kWh (136) GT 206 9.0 0 26 £37215 Allure Premium:add £1600 to ActivePremium,Premium: add £2800 to GT
3008 - 4447x1841mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: 50th 1.2 P’Tech (130) Active Premium 48.0 9.5 141 20 £28690 1.2 PureTech (130) Allure 48.0 9.5 141 21 £30290 1.2 PureTech (130) GT 48.0 9.5 142 22 £32790 1.2 PureTech(130) auto Allure 46.0 9.7 146 21 £31890 1.2 PureTech(130) auto GT 46.0 9.7 147 22 £34390 1.6 Hybrid (225) auto Allure 222.3 8.9 31 29 £37345 1.6 Hybrid (225) auto GT 222.3 8.9 31 30 £39845 1.6 Hybrid4 (300) at Allure Prem 235.4 6.1 29 37 £43045 1.6 Hybrid4 (300) auto GT 235.4 6.1 29 38 £44845 1.5 BlueHDi (130)Active Premium 60.8 10.8 129 20 £30640 1.5 BlueHDi(130)Allure 60.8 10.8 129 21 £32240 1.5 BlueHDi(130)GT 60.8 10.8 130 22 £34740 1.5 BlueHDi(130)auto Allure 57.8 11.5 135 21 £33840 1.5 BlueHDi(130)auto GT 57.8 11.5 136 22 £36340 AllurePremium:add£700toAllure,GTPremium:add£4000toGT
5008 - 4641x1844mm, EURO-NCAP N/A
POLESTAR
Dealers: 2 / Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles Polestar 1 - 4586x1958mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 Hybrid(609)Polestar 1 403.5 4.2 15 N/A£139000
Polestar 2 - 4606x1950mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 64kWh (221) Standard 78kWh (228) Long Range 78kWh (402) L.Range DualMotor
2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7
Dealers: 283/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles 208 -4055x1765mm, HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 PureTech (75) Active Premium 55.6 14.9 119 12 £18645 1.2 PureTech (100) Active Prem 56.7 9.9 118 19 £19745 1.2 P’Tech (100) auto ActivePrem 50.3 10.8 123 19 £21175 1.2 PureTech (130)auto Allure 51.9 8.7 121 24 £23645 1.5 BlueHDi (100) ActivePremium 73.6 10.2 107 21 £21445 50kWh (136) ActivePremium 217 8.1 0 26 £29760 50kWh (136) GT 217 8.1 0 28 £33010 Allure:add£1750toActivePremium(not1.2PureTech75),GT:add £2600 toAllure, Premium: add £650to Allure,add £1000 to GT
50kWh (136) autoActive 50kWh (136) autoAllure 50kWh (136) autoAllure Long
DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 P’Tech (130) ActivePremium 48.0 9.9 144 20 £31145 1.2 PureTech(130) Allure 48.0 9.9 145 20 £32995 1.2 PureTech(130) GT 48.0 9.9 146 21 £35045 1.2 PureTech(130) autoAllure 46.0 10.2 151 20 £34605 1.2 PureTech(130) autoGT 46.0 10.2 152 21 £36655 1.6 PureTech(180) autoGT 43.3 8.3 160 28 £38355 1.5 BlueHDi(130)Active Premium 60.8 11.1 132 21 £33115 1.5 BlueHDi (130)Allure 60.8 11.1 133 21 £34965 1.5 BlueHDi (130)GT 60.8 11.1 134 22 £37015 1.5 BlueHDi (130)auto Allure 57.8 11.8 140 21 £36565 1.5 BlueHDi (130)auto GT 57.8 11.8 141 22 £38615 2.0 BlueHDi (180)auto GT 51.1 9.2 154 29 £39465 AllurePremium:add£550toAllure,GTPremium:add£4000toGT (autosonly)
276 7.0 0 N/A £39900 337 7.0 0 N/A £42900 300 4.5 0 N/A £45900
PORSCHE
Dealers: 36/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles Taycan -4963x1966mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 79.2kWh (408) auto 268 5.4 0 50 £72850 79.2kWh (530) auto 4S 254 4.0 0 50 £84030 93.4kWh (598) auto GTS 313 N/A 0 50£104190 93.4kWh (680) auto Turbo 281 3.2 0 50£116870 93.4kWh (761) auto Turbo S 258 2.8 0 50£139280
Taycan Sport Turismo - 4963x1966mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 79.2kWh (408) auto 79.2kWh (530) auto 4S 93.4kWh (598) auto GTS 93.4kWh (680) auto Turbo 93.4kWh (761) auto Turbo S
269 5.4 0 50 £73650 274 4.0 0 50 £84830 304 N/A 0 50£104990 281 3.2 0 50£117670 258 2.8 0 50£140080
Taycan Cross Turismo - 4974x1967mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 79.2kWh (476) auto 4 79.2kWh (571) auto 4S 93.4kWh (680) auto Turbo 93.4kWh (761) auto Turbo S
283 5.1 0 50 £81500 281 4.1 0 50 £88270 281 3.3 0 50£117960 260 2.9 0 50£140360
Panamera - 5049x1937mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.9 V6 (330) auto 2.9 V6 (330) auto 4 2.9 V6 (440) auto 4S 2.9 V6 (480) auto GTS 4.0 V8TT (630)auto Turbo S 2.9 V6 (462) auto 4 E-Hybrid 2.9 V6 (560) auto 4S E-Hybrid 4.0 V8 (700) auto TurboS E-Hybrid
27.7 5.6 27.2 5.3 27.4 4.3 23.3 3.9 22.1 3.1 141.2 4.4 128.4 3.7 104.6 3.2
232 235 234 275 290 45 50 61
50 £70750 50 £73780 50 £93140 50£107880 50£137190 50 £84610 50£102390 50£141710
Panamera Sport Turismo - 5049x1937mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.9 V6 (330) auto 4 2.9 V6 (440) auto 4S 2.9 V6 (480) auto GTS 4.0 V8TT (630)auto Turbo S 2.9 V6(462) auto4 E-Hybrid 2.9 V6(560) auto4S E-Hybrid 4.0 V8(700) autoTurbo S E-Hybrid
26.6 5.3 26.4 4.3 23.0 3.9 21.7 3.1 134.5 4.4 117.7 3.7 104.6 3.2
241 242 280 295 49 55 61
Macan - 4726x1927mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
2.0T (265)auto 3.0 V6 (380)auto S 3.0 V6 (440)auto GTS
28.0 6.4 228 39 £48970 25.4 4.8 251 42 £54630 25.0 4.5 255 47 £66100
Cayenne - 4918x1983mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6T (340) auto 24.6 6.2 259 2.9 V6TT (440)auto S 23.9 5.2 268 2.9 V6TT (460) auto GTS 21.2 4.8 301 4.0 V8TT (550)auto Turbo 20.9 4.1 305 2.9 V6(462) autoE-Hybrid 91.1 5.0 71 4.0 V8TT (680) at Turbo S E-Hyb 74.3 3.8 86
50 £75930 50 £96130 50£110030 50£140410 50 £86760 50£104900 50£144930
44 £62450 48 £75800 49 £90190 50 £110240 50 £72560 50 £131900
Cayenne Coupe - 4931x1983mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6T (340) auto 3.0 V6T(440) autoS 3.0 V6T(460) auto GTS 4.0 V8TT (550)auto Turbo 4.0 V8TT (640)auto Turbo GT 2.9 V6 (462) auto E-Hybrid 4.0 V8 TT (680) at Turbo S E-Hyb
24.4 23.5 21.2 20.9 20.0 88.3 74.3
6.0 5.0 4.5 3.9 3.3 5.1 3.8
263 271 302 307 319 73 86
44 £67100 50 £79340 50 £92150 50 £112970 50 £147510 50 £75320 50 £134180
212 201 213 202 208 222 247 230 247 230 251 242
44 44 44 44 46 46 49 49 49 49 50 50
718 Boxster - 4379x1801mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (300)718 Boxster 2.0T (300) auto 718 Boxster 2.0T (300) 718 Boxster T 2.0T (300) auto 718 Boxster T 2.5T (350) 718 BoxsterS 2.5T (350)auto 718 Boxster S 4.0 (400) 718 BoxsterGTS4.0 4.0 (400) auto 718Boxster GTS 4.0 4.0 (400) 718 Boxster 25 Years 4.0 (400) auto Boxster 25 Years 4.0 (420)718 Boxster Spyder 4.0 (420) auto718 BoxsterSpyder
30.1 31.7 30.1 31.7 29.1 30.7 25.9 28.0 25.9 28.0 25.4 26.4
5.1 4.9 5.1 4.9 4.9 4.4 4.5 4.0 4.5 4.0 4.4 3.9
£48400 £50400 £55730 £58033 £58160 £60160 £68560 £70863 £73820 £76123 £77110 £79110
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MG
Dealers: 71/ Warranty:7 years/80000 miles MG3 - 4018x1729mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 (106) Excite 42.3 10.4 152 7 £12845 ExclusiveNav: add £1500 to Excite
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718 Cayman -4379x1801mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (300)718 Cayman 2.0T (300) auto 718 Cayman 2.0T (300)718 Cayman T 2.0T (300) auto 718 Cayman T 2.5T (350) 718 Cayman S 2.5T (350)auto 718 Cayman S 4.0 (400) 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 4.0 (400) auto 718Caymn GTS 4.0 4.0 (420) 718 Cayman GT4 4.0 (420) auto718 Cayman GT4 4.0 (500) auto 718Cayman GT4RS
30.4 31.7 30.1 31.7 28.0 29.4 25.9 28.0 25.4 26.4 21.4
5.1 4.9 5.1 4.9 4.9 4.4 4.5 4.0 4.4 3.9 3.4
212 201 213 202 228 217 247 230 251 242 299
42 £46540 42 £48540 42 £53870 42 £56173 44 £56300 44 £58300 46 £66700 46 £69003 47 £78750 47 £80750 50£108370
911 - 4519-4573x1852-1900mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
3.0TT (385)autoCarrera 27.4 4.2 233 50 £87330 3.0TT (385) auto Carrera 4 27.4 4.2 234 50 £92910 3.0TT (385)auto CarreraCabrio 27.2 4.4 236 50 £97130 3.0TT (385)auto Carrera4 Cabrio 26.9 4.4 238 50£102710 3.0TT (450) Carrera S 28.0 4.2 229 50 £99910 3.0TT (450) autoCarreraS 26.9 3.7 238 50 £99910 3.0TT (450) Carrera 4S 27.7 4.2 231 50£105490 3.0TT (450) auto Carrera 4S 26.9 3.6 239 50£105490 3.0TT (450) CarreraS Cabrio 27.4 4.4 233 50£109710 3.0TT (450) auto Carrera S Cabrio 26.6 3.9 241 50£109710 3.0TT (450)Carrera4S Cabrio 27.2 4.4 235 50£115290 3.0TT (450) auto Carrera4S Cabrio 26.4 3.8 242 50£115290 3.0TT (480) Carrera GTS 27.2 4.1 236 50£111380 3.0TT (480)autoCarrera GTS 26.4 3.4 236 50£111380 3.0TT (480) Carrera 4 GTS 26.6 4.1 240 50£116960 3.0TT (480) auto Carrera 4 GTS 26.2 3.3 240 50£116960 3.0TT (480)CarreraGTS Cabrio 26.9 4.3 239 50£121180 3.0TT (480)at Carrera GTS Cabrio 25.9 3.6 248 50£121180 3.0TT (480) Carrera 4 GTS Cabrio 26.2 4.3 244 50£126760 3.0TT (480) at Carrera 4 GTS Cab 25.7 3.5 249 50£126760 3.7TT (580) auto Turbo 23.5 2.8 271 50£143200 3.7TT (580) auto Turbo Cabriolet 23.3 2.9 275 50£153000 3.7TT (650) auto TurboS 23.5 2.7 271 50£164650 3.7TT (650) auto TurboS Cabriolet 23.3 2.8 275 50£174450 4.0 (510) GT3 21.9 3.9 293 50£131530 4.0 (510) autoGT3 21.7 3.4 294 50£131530 Targa:samepriceasCarrera4/4S/4GTSCabriolets,GT3Touring Package:samepriceasGT3
RENAULT
Dealers: 158/ Warranty: 5 years/100000 miles Zoe - 4087x1787mm, EURO-NCAP Zero DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 52kWh (110) auto Iconic 239 11.4 0 19 £27595 52kWh (110) at S Ed Rapid Charge 239 11.4 0 19 £28595 52kWh (135) at S Ed RapidCharge 239 9.5 0 22 £29895 52kWh (135) at GT Line Rapid Chg 238 9.5 0 22 £31295
Clio - 4050x1798mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: 29th 1.0 TCe (90) Iconic Edition 1.0 TCe (90) SE Edition 1.0 TCe (90) R.S. Line 1.6 E-Tech (140) at Iconic Edition 1.6 E-Tech (140) auto SE Edition 1.6 E-Tech (140) auto R.S.Line
54.3 11.8 53.3 11.8 53.3 11.8 64.2 9.9 64.2 9.9 62.8 9.9
118 119 120 99 100 100
13 13 10 16 16 12
£18290 £19290 £20390 £22190 £23190 £24290
Trafic Passenger - 5080-5480x1956mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 Blue dCi (110)Business 2.0 Blue dCi (110) Business LWB 2.0 Blue dCi (110) Sport 2.0 Blue dCi (110) Sport LWB 2.0 Blue dCi (150) Business 2.0 Blue dCi (150) Business LWB 2.0 Blue dCi (150) Sport 2.0 Blue dCi (150) Sport LWB 2.0 Blue dCi (150) auto Business 2.0 Blue dCi (150) at Business LWB 2.0 Blue dCi (170) autoSport 2.0 Blue dCi (170) autoSport LWB
39.2.416.5 189 N/A £37586 38.7 16.5 192 N/A £39026 39.2 16.5 189 N/A £41456 38.7 16.5 192 N/A £42896 39.2 13.6 190 N/A £39374 38.2 13.6 193 N/A £41264 39.2 13.6 190 N/A £43244 38.2 13.6 193 N/A £44684 38.2 11.6 194 N/A £42224 38.2 11.6 195 N/A £43664 37.7 10.6 196 N/A £46364 37.7 10.6 197 N/A £47804
Captur - 4227x1797mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 37th 1.0 TCe (90) Limited 1.0 TCe (90) Iconic Edition 1.0 TCe (90) SE Edition 1.3 TCe (140) Iconic Edition 1.3 TCe (140) SE Edition 1.3 TCe (140) R.S. Line 1.3 TCe (140) auto Limited 1.3 TCe(140) auto IconicEdition 1.3 TCe (140) auto SE Edition 1.3 TCe (140) autoR.S. Line 1.6 E-Tech Hyb (145) at Iconic Ed 1.6 E-Tech Hyb (145) at SE Edition 1.6 E-Tech Hyb (145) at Iconic Ed 1.6 E-Tech PHEV(160) at SE Ed 1.6 E-Tech PHEV(160) at R.S. Line
47.9 13.3 47.9 13.3 47.1 13.3 48.7 10.6 47.9 10.6 48.7 10.6 47.9 9.6 47.9 9.6 47.1 9.6 47.1 9.6 56.5 10.6 56.5 10.6 56.5 10.6 217.310.1 201.810.1
134 133 135 131 132 132 135 134 136 135 113 114 114 30 31
11 11 12 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 18 18 18 20 21
£20590 £21090 £22590 £22590 £24090 £25690 £23690 £24190 £25690 £27290 £24990 £26490 £28090 £31390 £32990
Arkana - 4568x1821mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.3 TCe (140) auto Iconic 1.3 TCe (140) auto S Edition 1.6 E-Tech hyb (145) autoIconic 1.6 E-Tech hyb (145) at S Edition R.S. Line: add £2300 to S Edition
48.7 9.8 130 18 £25690 48.7 9.8 132 18 £27990 58.9 10.8 108 14 £26890 58.9 10.8 109 15 £29190
Kadjar - 4489x1836mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.3 TCe (140) Equilibre 1.3 TCe (140) Techno 1.3 TCe (140) auto Equilibre 1.3 TCe (140) autoTechno
45.6 9.8 141 21 £25595 44.8 9.8 143 22 £27195 45.6 9.5 140 22 £27195 45.6 9.5 141 23 £28795
ROLLS-ROYCE
Dealers: 6 / Warranty: 4 years/unlimited miles Cullinan - 5341x2164mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 6.75V12(571)auto 18.1 5.2 341 N/A£276800 6.75V12(600)autoBlackBadge 17.3 5.1 343 N/A£318200
Ghost - 5545-5715x2148mm, EURO-NCAP N/A
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Phantom - 5762-5982x2018mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 6.75V12(571)auto 6.75V12(571)autoEWB
18.8 5.1 328 N/A£376400 18.6 5.2 328 N/A£448400
Wraith - 5285x1947mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 6.6V12(624)auto
18.4 4.6 363 N/A£272000
Dawn - 5285x1947mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 6.6V12(563)auto
17.4 5.0 367 N/A£295400
SEAT
Dealers: 128/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles Ibiza - 4059x1780mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 58th 1.0 MPI(80) SE 53.3 15.3 119 3 1.0 MPI(80) FR 50.4 15.3 125 4 1.0 TSI (95) SE 54.3 10.9 118 9 1.0 TSI (95) FR 52.3 10.9 124 11 1.0 TSI (95) Xcellence 51.4 10.9 126 11 1.0 TSI (110) FR 52.3 10.2 123 12 1.0 TSI (110) Xcellence 51.4 10.2 124 12 1.0 TSI (110) auto FR 47.9 10.0 132 13 1.0 TSI (110) auto Xcellence 47.9 10.0 133 13 SE Technology:add £965 to SE, FR Sport: add£885 to FR, Xcellence Lux: add £875 to Xcellence
£17165 £19425 £17615 £19955 £20170 £20370 £20425 £21490 £21545
1.0 TSI (110) SE 51.4 10.9 125 15 £21410 1.0 TSI (110) FR 50.4 10.9 127 16 £24740 1.0 eTSI (110) auto SE 51.4 10.8 125 15 £24440 1.0 eTSI (110) auto FR 50.4 10.8 128 16 £27030 1.0 eTSI (110) auto Xcellence 49.6 10.8 129 16 £28220 1.5 TSI Evo (130)SE 51.4 9.4 124 18 £22980 1.5 TSI Evo (130) FR 50.4 9.4 127 19 £25070 1.5 TSI Evo (130)Xcellence 50.4 9.4 128 20 £27635 1.5 TSI Evo (150) FR 48.7 8.7 131 22 £26360 1.5 TSIEvo (150)Xcellence 48.7 8.7 132 22 £28405 1.5 eTSIEvo (150)auto FR 49.6 8.5 130 22 £28380 1.5 eTSI Evo (150)auto Xcellence 48.7 8.5 131 23 £29655 1.4 TSI e-Hybrid (204) auto FR 256.8 7.5 25 26 £33500 1.4 TSI e-Hybrid (204) at Xcellence 256.8 7.5 25 27 £35545 2.0 TSI (190)auto FR 42.2 7.4 151 26 £29815 2.0 TSI (190) auto Xcellence 42.2 7.4 152 26 £31805 2.0 TDI (115) SE 65.7 10.2 113 19 £24350 2.0 TDI (150) FR 64.2 8.9 116 20 £28425 2.0 TDI (150) Xcellence 62.8 8.9 117 20 £30415 Leon ST estate: add £1210(selected models), SE Dynamic: add £1330 to SE, FR Sport:add £1615 to FR (not 1.0 TSI manual), XcellenceLux: add £1225 to Xcellence HHHHH
1.0 TSI (95) SE 52.3 11.5 124 9 £20040 1.0 TSI (110) FR 53.3 10.3 121 12 £23350 1.0 TSI (110) Xperience 53.3 10.3 120 12 £24070 1.0 TSI (110) autoSE 47.9 10.1 134 11 £21320 1.0 TSI (110) auto FR 47.9 10.1 135 13 £24470 1.0 TSI (110) auto Xperience 47.9 10.1 134 13 £25110 1.5 TSI (150) auto FR 45.6 8.2 140 18 £24755 SE Technology: add £935to SE, FR Sport:add £1110 to FR, Xcellence Lux: add£1620 to Xcellence
Ateca - 4381x1841mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 TSI (110) SE 46.3 11.4 139 10 £25140 1.5 TSI Evo (150)SE 45.6 8.5 142 17 £27065 1.5 TSI Evo (150) FR 43.5 8.5 148 18 £29150 1.5 TSI Evo (150)Xperience 42.8 8.5 149 18 £29220 1.5 TSI Evo (150) auto SE 42.8 8.6 149 17 £28685 1.5 TSIEvo (150)auto FR 42.2 8.6 153 18 £30865 1.5 TSI Evo (150)auto Xperience 41.5 8.6 154 18 £30935 2.0 TSIEvo (190) auto 4Drive FR 35.3 7.0 182 23 £34580 2.0 TSI Ev (190) at 4Driv Xperience 35.3 7.0 183 23 £34570 2.0 TDI(115) SE 57.6 10.9 129 14 £27695 2.0 TDI(115) Xperience 55.4 10.9 135 14 £29885 2.0 TDI(150) SE 58.9 9.3 127 18 £28970 2.0 TDI (150) FR 56.5 9.3 131 18 £31215 2.0 TDI (150) Xperience 56.5 9.3 131 18 £31285 2.0 TDI (150) auto SE 56.5 9.0 130 17 £30590 2.0 TDI (150) auto FR 54.3 9.0 136 18 £32595 2.0 TDI(150) auto Xperience 54.3 9.0 136 18 £32665 2.0 TDI (150)auto 4Drive SE 48.7 8.7 151 18 £32015 2.0 TDI (150) auto 4Drive FR 47.9 8.7 154 18 £34220 2.0 TDI (150)at 4DriveXperience 47.9 8.7 155 18 £34290 SE Technology: add £790 to SE, FR Sport: add£2240 to FR, Xperience Lux: add £2970 to Xperience
Tarraco - 4735x1839mm, DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
1.5 TSI Evo (150)SE 41.5 9.9 155 18 £30785 1.5 TSI Evo (150) FR 39.8 9.9 160 19 £34770 1.5 TSI Evo (150)Xcellence 38.7 9.9 166 19 £33555 1.5 TSI Evo (150) auto SE 39.2 9.5 165 20 £32365 1.5 TSIEvo (150)auto FR 38.2 9.5 169 20 £36350 1.5 TSI Evo (150)auto Xcellence 36.7 9.5 175 20 £35475 2.0 TSI Evo (190)auto 4Drive FR 31.7 8.0 184 26 £39865 2.0 TSI Ev (190)at 4Driv Xcellence 33.6 8.0 190 31 £38650 2.0 TSI Evo (245) auto 4Drive FR 31.7 6.2 172 27 £42285 2.0 TSI Ev (245) at 4Driv Xcellence 32.1 6.2 200 31 £41070 2.0 TDI (150) SE 52.3 10.2 143 20 £32640 2.0 TDI (150) FR 50.4 10.2 146 20 £36625 2.0 TDI (150) Xcellence 49.6 10.2 150 21 £35410 2.0 TDI (150) auto SE 51.4 10.1 143 19 £33680 2.0 TDI (150) auto FR 50.4 10.1 146 20 £37665 2.0 TDI (150) auto Xcellence 48.7 10.1 151 20 £36450 2.0 TDI (200) auto 4Drive FR 42.8 7.8 172 27 £41185 2.0 TDI (200) at 4Drive Xcellence 41.5 8.0 179 27 £40515 SE Technology: add £1430 to SE, FR Sport: add £1805 toFR, Xcellence Lux: add £1820to Xcellence
SKODA
110 SpecialIssue
https://www.yumpu.com/news/en/issue/132026-auto-express-2022-04-14/read?page=110
Scala - 4362x1793mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 114 116 115 116 127 128 116 117
2 3 10 11 12 12 12 13
£15305 £17195 £17745 £19380 £18095 £19730 £19095 £20730
HHHHH
1.0 TSI (95) S 54.3 10.9 119 10 £17870 1.0 TSI (95) SE 53.3 10.9 119 10 £19060 1.0 TSI (110) SE 53.3 10.0 119 13 £19860 1.0 TSI (110) auto SE 49.6 10.0 130 13 £21130 1.5 TSI (150) SE 51.4 8.2 124 18 £21260 1.5 TSI (150) auto SE 48.7 8.2 131 18 £22570 SE L: add £2180to SE, Monte Carlo: add £4135 to SE (notTSI 95)
Octavia - 4689x1829mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Leon - 4368x1991mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Arona - 4138x1780mm, EURO DRIVER POWER POS: 39th
Dealers: 135/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles Fabia - 4108x1780mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 MPI(65) S 55.4 15.9 1.0 MPI(80) SEComfort 55.4 15.5 1.0 TSI (95) SEComfort 55.4 10.6 1.0 TSI (95) SEL 55.4 10.6 1.0 TSI (110) SEComfort 50.4 10.0 1.0 TSI (110) SEL 50.4 10.0 1.0TSI(110)auto(110)SEComfort 55.4 9.9 1.0 TSI (110) auto (110) SE L 55.4 9.9 Colour Edition: add £700 to SE Comfort
1.0 TSI (110) SE 54.3 10.8 117 12 1.0 TSI e-Tec (110) auto SE 56.5 10.5 115 13 1.5 TSI (150) SE 52.3 8.5 123 18 1.5 TSI (150) auto SE L 53.3 8.5 121 18 1.4 TSI iV (204) auto SEL 282.5 7.7 22 21 1.4 TSI iV (245) auto vRS 256.8 7.3 26 24 2.0 TSI (245) vRS 40.9 6.8 157 24 2.0 TSI (245) autovRS 40.9 6.7 157 25 2.0 TDI (116)SE 68.9 10.3 109 15 2.0 TDI (116)autoSE 64.2 10.6 115 13 2.0 TDI (150)SE 67.3 8.7 109 19 2.0 TDI(150) autoSE L 64.2 8.7 115 20 2.0 TDI (200) auto vRS 56.5 7.4 130 24 2.0 TDI (200) auto 4x4 vRS 51.4 6.8 145 25 Octavia Estate: add £980-£1345,SE L: add£2715 to SE
£22270 £24310 £23695 £28400 £33745 £37290 £32265 £33945 £24795 £26185 £25820 £29930 £33910 £35395
Superb - 4856-4861x1864mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 TSI (150) SE 47.1 9.1 137 19 £27180 1.5 TSI (150) SE L 45.6 9.1 141 20 £30345 1.5 TSI (150) auto SE 45.6 9.2 141 19 £28580 1.5 TSI (150) autoSE L 43.5 9.2 147 20 £31745 2.0 TSI(190) auto SE L 39.2 7.7 163 26 £33795 2.0 TSI (280) at 4x4 SportLinePlus 33.6 5.2 190 33 £41940 2.0 TSI (280) at 4x4 L’rin & Klem’t 33.6 5.2 190 33 £42485 1.4 TSI iV (218) auto SE L 217.3 7.7 30 27 £38610 2.0 TDI (150) SE 58.9 9.1 125 20 £28640 2.0 TDI (150) SE L 57.7 9.1 129 21 £31805 2.0 TDI (150) auto SE 57.7 9.1 128 21 £30040 2.0 TDI (150) autoSE L 56.5 9.1 132 22 £33245 2.0 TDI (200) autoSE L 53.3 7.9 140 26 £35595 2.0 TDI (200) auto 4x4SE L 47.9 7.2 154 28 £37490 Estate:add £1320, SportLine Plus: add £4285 toSE L (not manuals/2.0 TDI 4x4),Laurin & Klement:add £4495 to SE L (2.0 TSI/iV/2.0TDI 200 only) Kamiq - 4241x1793mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
17.6kWh (82) auto premium 17.6kWh (82) auto exclusive
78 12.7 0 9 £22295 78 12.7 0 10 £23445
SSANGYONG
Dealers: 63/ Warranty:7 years/150000 miles Tivoli - 4225x1810mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 GDi-T (128) EX 40.4 N/A 158 14 £14595 1.2 GDi-T(128) Ventura 40.4 N/A 158 15 £17595 1.5 GDi-T (163) Ultimate 39.2 N/A 164 20 £20595 1.5 GDi-T (163)auto Ultimate 36.7 N/A 175 19 £22095
Korando - 4450x1870mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.5 GDi-T (163) ELX 37.2 12.0 172 21 £20545 1.5 GDi-T (163) Ventura 37.2 12.0 172 22 £23895 1.5 GDi-T (163) auto Ventura 35.8 12.0 180 22 £25395 1.6D (136) auto Ultimate 46.3 12.0 159 24 £30895 61.5kWh (190) e-Motion ELX 211 9.0 0 36 £31995 61.5kWh (190) e-Motion Ventura 211 9.0 0 37 £34995 Ultimate:add £3000 to Ventura,add £3500 toVenturaauto
Rexton - 4850x1960mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.2D (202) auto Ventura 2.2D (202) auto Ultimate
32.9 10.7 225 34 £37995 32.9 10.7 225 35 £40665
Musso -5095-5405x1950mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.2D (181) EX 2.2D (181) auto Rebel 2.2D (181) auto RhinoLWB Saracen: add £3600to Rebel
34.5 N/A 216 42 £28128 29.4 N/A 250 42 £32928 28.2 N/A 262 42 £37728
SUBARU
Dealers: 70/ Warranty:3 years/100000 miles
XV - 4465x1800mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 e-Boxer (150) auto AWD SE SE Premium: add £2000 to SE
35.7 10.7 180 15 £31680
Forester - 4625x1815mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 e-Boxer (150) auto AWD XE Premium:add £3000 to XE
34.7 11.8 185 23 £36360
Outback - 4870x1875mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
2.5i (169)auto AWD Limited 32.8 10.2 193 19 £33995 Field: add £4000 to Limited, Touring: add £5500 to Limited
SUZUKI
1.0 TSI (95) S 50.4 11.2 128 10 £19470 1.0 TSI (95) SE 50.4 11.2 128 10 £20945 1.0 TSI (110) SE 52.3 10.2 124 13 £21700 1.0 TSI (110) auto SE 47.9 10.2 133 13 £22990 1.5 TSI (150) SE 50.4 8.0 128 19 £23145 1.5 TSI (150) auto SE 47.1 8.3 136 18 £24435 SE Drive:add £775 to SE, SE L Executive:add £2765to SE (not 1.0 TSI 95),Monte Carlo: add£3425 to SE (not1.0 TSI 95)
Enyaq - 4649x1879mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Swift - 3845x1735mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
62kWh (179) auto60 255 8.5 0 23 £34850 82kWh (204) auto80 336 8.4 0 26 £40130 82kWh (204) auto80 SportLine 330 8.4 0 28 £43680 82kWh (265) auto80x SportLine 303 6.7 0 32 £47035 82kWh (299) auto80x CoupévRS 309 6.5 0 N/A £51885 Lodge:add£525 toLoft, Lounge: add £1140 to Loft, Suite: add £1310 to Loft, ecoSuite:add £1570to Loft
1.2 Dualjet (83)SZ-L 1.2 Dualjet (83)SZ-T 1.2 Dualjet (83)SZ5 1.2 Dualjet (83)SZ5 4x4 1.2 Dualjet (83)auto SZ-T 1.2 Dualjet (83)auto SZ5 1.4 Boosterjet(129) Sport
Karoq - 4382x1841mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 5th 1.0 TSI (110) SE 47.9 11.1 133 9 £23675 1.5 TSI (150) SE 45.6 8.9 142 15 £25025 1.5 TSI (150) auto SE 44.8 9.0 143 15 £26475 2.0 TSI (190) auto4x4 SportLine 33.2 7.3 191 22 £34855 2.0 TDI (116)SE 58.9 10.6 126 12 £26210 2.0 TDI (116)autoSE 56.5 11.0 131 10 £27660 2.0 TDI (150)SE 57.7 8.8 129 16 £27270 2.0 TDI(150) auto4x4 SE L 47.9 8.7 154 17 £33580 SE Drive:add £845 to SE, SE L: add £2590 to SE, SportLine:add £2010 toSE L (not 1.0TSI), Edition: add £920 to SportLine 1.5 TSI
Swace - 4655x1790mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
SMART
Dealers: 48/ Warranty:3 years/unlimited miles EQ fortwo coupe - 2695x1663mm, EURO HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 17.6kWh (82) auto premium 81 11.6 0 10 £22225 17.6kWh (82) auto exclusive 81 11.6 0 10 £23375 fortwo cabrio: add £2420
EQ forfour - 3495x1665mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH
59.7 13.1 59.7 13.1 59.7 13.1 52.3 13.8 55.3 12.2 55.3 12.2 50.4 9.1
100kWh(670)atAWDLongRange 405 3.1 0 50 £91980 100kWh (1020) auto AWD Plaid 396 2.0 0 50 £118980
Model Y - 4751x1978mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 75kWh(412)atAWDLongRange 315 4.8 0 50 £54990 75kWh(473)atAWDPerformance 298 3.5 0 50 £64990
Model X - 5037x2271mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 100kWh(670)atAWDLongRange 360 3.8 0 50 £98980 100kWh (1020) auto AWD Plaid 340 2.5 0 50£110980
TOYOTA
HHHHH
Dealers: 149/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles Ignis - 3700x1660mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 Dualjet (83)SZ3 58.0 12.7 1.2 Dualjet (83) SZ-T 56.9 12.7 1.2 Dualjet (83) SZ5 56.9 12.7 1.2 Dualjet (83)SZ5 4x4 52.4 12.8 1.2 Dualjet(83) auto SZ-T 52.3 12.4 1.2 Dualjet (83) autoSZ5 52.3 12.4
Kodiaq - 4697x1882mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 6th 1.5 TSI(150) SE Drive 5st 42.8 9.6 155 18 £30415 1.5 TSI (150) auto SE Drive 5st 40.4 9.7 158 18 £31715 2.0 TSI (190) at 4x4 SE L Exec 7st 32.5 7.6 186 26 £39405 2.0 TSI (190) auto 4x4 L&K 7st 34.0 7.7 188 27 £43145 2.0 TSI(245) auto 4x4 vRS 7st 32.5 6.6 198 30 £46035 2.0 TDI (150) auto SE Drive 5st 52.3 9.5 141 20 £33645 2.0 TDI (150) auto 4x4 SE Drive 5st 47.9 9.4 155 20 £35690 2.0 TDI (150) auto 4x4 L&K 7st 45.6 9.6 163 22 £43290 2.0 TDI (200) at 4x4 SE L Exec 7st 42.2 7.8 175 22 £41080 2.0 TDI (200) auto 4x4 L&K 7st 42.2 7.8 176 27 £44820 7seats:add£1065toSEDrive, SE L Executive: add £3860 to SE Drive, SportLine: add £1630 to SE L Executive (not 1.5 TSI manual/2.0 TDI 150)
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18.6 4.6 347 N/A£258800 18.5 4.6 348 N/A£291200 17.9 4.5 359 N/A£301400
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DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 6.75V12(571)auto 6.75V12(571)autoEWB 6.75V12(600)autoBlackBadge
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Dealers: 206/ Warranty:5 years/100000 miles Aygo X - 3465x1615mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: 60th 1.0 VVT-i (72) Pure 58.9 N/A 109 N/A £14795 1.0 VVT-i (72)Edge 58.9 N/A 110 N/A £16495 1.0 VVT-i (72)auto Pure 56.5 N/A 113 N/A £15895 1.0 VVT-i (72)auto Edge 56.5 N/A 113 N/A £17595 Exclusive: add £1220 to Edge, Limited Edition: add £3145 to Edge
Yaris - 3940x1745mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 21st 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(114) auto Icon 68.9 9.7 92 13 £20820 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(114) auto Design 68.9 9.7 92 14 £21880 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(114) at Dynamic 68.9 9.7 92 14 £22945 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(114) auto Excel 68.9 9.7 98 14 £22315
GR Yaris - 3995x1805mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: 21st 1.6T (257)GR Yaris 1.6T (257) GR Yaris Circuit Pack
HHHHH 34.3 5.5 186 35 £31120 34.3 5.5 186 36 £34620
Corolla - 4370x1790mm, EU DRIVER POWER POS: 32nd
HHHHH
1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Icon 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Design 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid (122)at GR Sport 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Excel 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid(180) auto Icon 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid (180)auto Design 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid (180)at GR Sport 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid (180)auto Excel Icon Tech: add £1390 to Icon
62.8 10.9 57.7 10.9 56.5 10.9 56.5 10.9 57.7 7.9 54.3 7.9 53.3 7.9 53.3 7.9
102 110 112 112 111 120 119 120
9 9 9 9 9 9
£13749 £15999 £16249 £17249 £16999 £17249
106 106 106 121 115 115 125
22 22 22 22 22 22 35
£14499 £15999 £17499 £18499 £16999 £18499 £21570
1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Icon 62.8 11.0 102 15 £24190 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) at Icon Tech 62.8 11.0 102 15 £25425 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid (122)auto Design 57.7 11.0 111 15 £26450
1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Icon 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Design 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid (122)at GR Sport 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Excel 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid(180) auto Icon 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid (180)auto Design 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid (180)at GR Sport 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid (180)auto Excel 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid(180) auto Trek Icon Tech: add £1390 to Icon
61.4 11.1 57.7 11.1 56.5 11.1 56.5 11.1 56.4 8.1 56.5 8.1 53.3 8.1 53.3 8.1 53.3 8.1
HHHHH 103 112 112 112 112 121 121 121 121
1.8 VVT-i (179) Business EdPlus 1.8 VVT-i (179) Excel
Mirai - 4975x1885mm EU DRIVER POWER POS: N/A Hydrogen (180) autoDesign
217.311.1 28 21 £33300 217.311.1 28 23 £35400
357.5 9.0 0 N/A £49995
64.2 11.1 103 20 £25499 64.2 11.1 103 21 £27299
Proace Verso - 4609-5309x1920mm EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
1.4 Boosterjet(129) SZ-T 1.4 Boosterjet (129) SZ5 1.4 Boosterjet(129) SZ-T Allgrip 1.4 Boosterjet (129) SZ5 Allgrip 1.4 Boosterjet (129) auto SZ-T
52.7 9.5 121 19 £21749 52.7 9.5 121 19 £23749 48.3 10.2 132 17 £23549 48.3 10.2 132 17 £25549 49.5 9.5 129 17 £23099
1.5D (120)ShuttleMedium 2.0D (140)ShuttleMedium 2.0D (140)ShuttleLong 2.0D (140)Family Medium 2.0D (180)auto Family Medium 2.0D (180) auto VIPLong
53.2 9.5 120 N/A £24999 47.8 10.2 133 N/A £29799 49.5 9.5 129 N/A £26349 46.3 10.2 139 N/A £31149
Across - 4635x1855mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.5 PHEV(306) auto E-Four
282.4 6.0 22 39 £45599
TESLA
£26725 £29280 £30750 £31170 £28470 £31005 £32695 £33115 £32625
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Vitara - 4175x1775mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: 47th
1.4 Boosterjet(129) Motion 1.4 Boosterjet (129) Ultra 1.4 Boosterjet (129) auto Motion 1.4 Boosterjet(129) auto Ultra
15 15 14 15 21 21 20 21 21
Prius Plug-in - 4540x1760mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) autoSZ-T 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122)auto SZ5
S-Cross - 4300x1785mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
£25455 £27945 £29480 £29455 £27200 £29690 £31205 £31180
Corolla saloon - 4630x1780mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 32nd
Corolla Touring Sprts - 4650x1790mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: 32nd 110 112 112 121 122 122
15 15 14 15 21 21 20 21
44.1 12.0 39.2 13.0 38.7 13.0 39.2 13.0 38.7 8.8 37.2 8.8
170 N/A £38665 186 27 £40715 188 26 £41165 185 27 £42215 187 27 £44615 193 30 £54165
Yaris Cross - 4180x1765mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(116) auto Icon 64.1 11.2 100 11 £23280 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid(116) auto Design 64.1 11.2 102 12 £24905 1.5 VVT-i Hyb (116) at AWD Dyn 55.3 11.8 115 12 £29590 Excel: add£2605 to Design, Dynamic: add £2325 to Design
C-HR - 4360x1795mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 4th 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Icon 58.9 11.0 110 15 £28460 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid(122) auto Design 58.9 11.0 111 15 £30965 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid (184)auto Design 53.3 8.2 119 23 £32585 Excel/GRSport: add£2110 to Design
bZ4X - 4690x1860mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Dealers: 17/ Warranty:4 years/50000 miles Model 3 - 4694x1849mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 18th 54kWh(283)atRWDStandard+ 278 5.3 0 48 £40990 75kWh (412) at AWD Long Range 360 4.2 0 50 £48490 75kWh(473)atAWDPerformance 352 3.1 0 50 £59990
71.4kWh (201) autoPure FWD 71.4kWh(201) autoMotion FWD 71.4kWh (215) auto Motion AWD 71.4kWh(215) at Premiere AWD Vision:add £1900 to Motion
Model S - 4970x1964mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
RAV4 - 4600x1855mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 11th
N/A 8.4 0 N/A £41950 N/A 8.4 0 N/A £45750 N/A 8.4 0 N/A £48350 N/A 8.4 0 N/A £51550
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2.5 VVT-i Hybrid(248) auto Excel 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid (248)a Excel Prm
39.7 8.3 160 40 £51640 39.7 8.3 159 40 £53620
Hilux - 5325x1855-1900mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHH
2.4 D-4D (150) DoubleCab Active 29.1 13.2 255 41 £33470 2.4 D-4D (150)DoubleCab Icon 30.0 13.2 246 41 £36020 2.4 D-4D (150)Dbl Cab Invincible 30.0 13.2 247 42 £38970 2.4 D-4D (150)autoD CabIcon 30.7 12.8 241 41 £37520 2.4 D-4D (150)atDC Invincible 30.7 12.8 242 42 £40470 2.8 D-4D (204)D Cab Invincible 33.2 10.1 224 45 £39320 2.8 D-4D (204)atDC Invincible 30.0 10.7 246 45 £40820 2.8 D-4D (204)atInvincibleX AT35 30.0 10.7 248 45 £68218 InvincibleX: add £4000 to 2.8 Invincible, GR Sport: add£6175 to 2.8 Invincibleauto
Land Cruiser - 4565-4840x1885mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.8 D-4D (204) auto Active5st 3dr 29.7 12.7 239 41 £43585 2.8 D-4D (204)autoActive5st 5dr 29.7 12.7 245 41 £44930 2.8 D-4D (204) auto Active 7st 5dr 29.7 12.7 246 41 £45205 2.8 D-4D (204)at Invincible7st 5dr 29.7 12.7 250 41 £60060
GR Supra - 4379x1854mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0T (254) auto GRSupra Pro 3.0T (335) auto GRSupra Pro
38.6 5.2 167 34 £47475 34.8 4.3 185 38 £55830
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Dealers: 338/ Warranty:3 years/60000 miles Corsa - 4060x1765mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 28th 1.2 (75) SE Edition 53.3 12.4 1.2 (75) Elite Edition 53.3 12.4 1.2 Turbo (100) SE Edition 52.3 9.3 1.2 Turbo (100)Elite Edition 52.3 9.3 1.2 Turbo (100) SRi Edition 52.3 9.3 1.2 Turbo (100)Ultimate 52.3 9.3 1.2 Turbo (100) autoSE Edition 48.7 10.2 1.2 Turbo (100) autoElite Edition 48.7 10.2 1.2 Turbo (130) autoSRi Edition 50.4 8.2 1.2 Turbo (130) auto Ultimate 50.4 8.2 1.5 Turbo D (102) SEEdition 70.6 9.6 1.5 Turbo D (102)Elite Edition 70.6 9.6 50kWh (136)auto SE Premium 209 7.6 50kWh (136)at Elite Premium 209 7.6 SRiPremium:add£1250toSEPremium
118 121 117 120 119 119 121 123 123 123 105 107 0 0
10 12 16 18 17 17 16 15 22 23 20 19 24 25
£17380 £19445 £18280 £20345 £20930 £25700 £20010 £22075 £23630 £28540 £19370 £21435 £27305 £30910
123 123 124 127 130 24 27 114 115 118
17 19 19 20 21 24 25 18 18 18
£23805 £24405 £26700 £28200 £31315 £32200 £35315 £25405 £27700 £29200
Astra - 4374x1860mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 Turbo (110) Design 51.4 10.5 1.2 Turbo (130) Design 51.4 9.7 1.2 Turbo (130)GS Line 51.4 9.7 1.2 Turbo (130) auto GS Line 50.4 9.7 1.2 Turbo (130)auto Ultimate 48.7 9.7 1.6 PHEV (180) autoGS Line 256.0 9.3 1.6 PHEV (180) autoUltimate 256.0 9.3 1.5 Turbo D (130) Design 65.7 10.6 1.5 Turbo D (130) GS Line 64.2 10.6 1.5 Turbo D (130) autoGS Line 62.8 10.6 SportsTourerestate:add£1200(notUltimate)
Insignia - 4906x1863mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 Turbo (200) auto GS Line 1.5 Turbo D (122) Design 1.5 Turbo D (122) GS Line 1.5 Turbo D (122) auto Design 1.5 Turbo D (122) auto GS Line 2.0 Turbo D (174) GS Line 2.0 Turbo D (174) auto GS Line
38.2 7.2 60.1 10.7 60.1 10.7 55.4 11.5 55.4 11.5 61.4 8.2 56.5 8.4
167 124 124 134 134 120 130
27 17 17 16 17 23 25
£39900 £30720 £33975 £32460 £35715 £36575 £40075
Combo-e Life - 4403-4753x1921mm, EURO-NCAP HHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 50kWh (136) auto SE 50kWh (136) auto SE 7-seat 50kWh (136) auto SE XL 7st
174 11.7 0 N/A £31110 174 11.7 0 N/A £31610 174 11.7 0 N/A £31710
Vivaro-e Life - 4956-5306x1920mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 50kWh (136) auto Elite Medium 50kWh (136) auto Elite Long
47.9 14.0 47.1 14.0 48.7 10.5 47.9 10.5 47.9 10.5 46.3 9.9 46.3 9.9 46.3 9.9 61.4 11.4 62.8 11.4 62.8 11.4
134 136 130 133 133 138 138 138 120 123 123
8 10 14 16 16 18 18 18 15 16 16
£18415 £20840 £19185 £21650 £24515 £21285 £23750 £26655 £20225 £22650 £25475
125 126 127 125 126 134 137
13 14 14 20 20 20 20
£21835 £24305 £25710 £25505 £26910 £27145 £28550
Mokka - 4151x1791mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 Turbo (100) SE Edition 1.2 Turbo (100) Elite Edition 1.2 Turbo (100) SRi Premium 1.2 Turbo (130) Elite Edition 1.2 Turbo (130)SRi Premium 1.2 Turbo (130) auto Elite Edition 1.2 Turbo (130)auto SRiPremium
51.4 10.6 50.4 10.6 51.4 10.6 51.4 9.1 51.4 9.1 47.9 9.2 47.9 9.2
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1.2 Turbo (130) Design 1.2 Turbo (130) GS Line 1.2 Turbo (130) Ultimate 1.2 Turbo (130) auto Design 1.2 Turbo (130) auto GS Line 1.2 Turbo (130) auto Ultimate 1.6 PHEV (225) auto GSLine 1.6 PHEV (225) auto Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D (130) auto Design 1.5 Turbo D (130) auto GS Line 1.5 Turbo D (130) auto Ultimate
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19 14 15 15 16 21 22 22 23
£30785 £23635 £26105 £27510 £29745 £30865 £31935 £31580 £31995
15 15 17 15 16 17 24 25 14 15 16
£25810 £28070 £31350 £27310 £29570 £33220 £33820 £37375 £28310 £30570 £34220
HHHHH 46.3 10.4 45.6 10.4 44.8 10.4 44.1 10.3 44.1 10.3 44.1 10.3 192.0 8.9 192.0 8.9 55.4 12.3 55.4 12.3 55.4 12.3
139 140 140 144 145 145 29 29 133 134 134
VOLKSWAGEN
Dealers: 223/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles up! -3600x1641mm, EURO-NCAP HHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 (60) up! 3dr 55.4 14.9 117 2 £13545 1.0 (60) up! beats 5dr 54.3 14.9 118 2 £14625 1.0 (60) R-Line 5dr 54.3 14.9 118 3 £15450 1.0 TSI (115) GTI 3dr 51.4 8.8 125 17 £17150 32.3kWh (82)e-up! 5dr 159 11.9 0 10 £24085 5dr: add£410 to 3dr, White/BlackEdition: add £265 to up! 5dr
Polo - 4074x1751mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 48th 1.0 (80) Life 51.8 15.5 1.0 TSI (95) Life 54.4 10.8 1.0 TSI (95) R-Line 53.9 10.8 1.0 TSI (95) auto Life 51.2 11.3 1.0 TSI (95) auto R-Line 50.6 11.3 1.0 TSI (110) autoR-Line 50.2 10.4 2.0 TSI (207) autoGTI 41.6 6.5 Style: add£2015 to 1.0 TSI(95) Life manual
124 118 119 125 127 128 154
1 8 11 8 11 11 23
£18285 £19225 £21240 £20660 £22675 £23810 £26990
Golf - 4284x1789mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 73rd 1.0 TSI (110) Life 52.3 10.2 123 14 1.0 eTSI (110) auto Life 54.8 10.2 117 15 1.5 TSI (130) Life 52.7 9.2 122 17 1.5 TSI (130) Style 51.7 9.2 124 18 1.5 eTSI (130) auto Style 50.8 9.2 126 18 1.5 TSI (150) Life 50.9 8.5 126 19 1.5 TSI(150) Style 49.7 8.5 129 20 1.5 eTSI (150)auto Life 51.0 8.5 126 20 1.5 eTSI(150) autoStyle 49.9 8.5 128 21 1.4 TSI PHEV (204) auto Style 300.0 7.4 21 24 1.4 TSI PHEV (245) auto GTE 237.8 6.7 27 27 2.0 TSI (245)GTI 38.2 6.4 168 28 2.0 TSI(245) autoGTI 38.5 6.3 167 28 2.0 TSI (300) auto GTIClubsport 38.5 5.6 166 29 2.0 TSI(320) auto R 36.4 4.7 176 31 2.0 TDI (115) Life 67.4 10.2 110 17 2.0 TDI (115) auto Life 63.2 10.4 117 17 2.0 TDI (150) auto Style 62.2 8.8 119 23 2.0 TDI(200) auto GTD 54.4 7.1 136 27 R-Line:add £680 to Style (1.5 TSI/eTSI, 2.0TDI 150)
£24430 £26350 £25040 £26715 £28635 £25650 £27325 £27570 £29245 £34275 £37520 £34940 £36460 £38760 £40900 £26035 £27575 £30470 £34230
Golf Estate - 4633x1789mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 73rd 1.0 TSI (110) Life 51.6 10.5 124 14 1.0 eTSI (110) auto Life 54.1 10.6 119 15 1.5 TSI (130) Life 52.0 9.4 123 17 1.5 TSI (130) Style 50.8 9.4 126 18 1.5 eTSI (130) auto Life 51.2 9.4 125 18 1.5 eTSI (130) autoStyle 50.2 9.4 128 18 1.5 TSI(150) Life 50.0 8.7 128 19 1.5 TSI (150) Style 49.0 8.7 131 20 1.5 eTSI (150) auto Life 50.0 8.7 128 20 1.5 eTSI (150) auto Style 49.0 8.7 131 21 2.0 TSI(320) auto R 36.0 4.9 178 31 2.0 TDI(115) Life 66.3 10.5 112 17 2.0 TDI(115) Style 64.8 10.5 114 17 2.0 TDI(115) auto Life 62.2 10.7 119 17 2.0 TDI(115) auto Style 61.1 10.7 121 17 2.0 TDI(150) Style 61.6 9.1 120 23 2.0 TDI(150) auto Style 60.4 8.9 123 23 2.0 TDI (200) at 4MOTION Alltrack 50.4 7.1 147 26 R-Line:add£680 to Style (1.5 TSI 150, 2.0TDI 150)
£25740 £27660 £26350 £28025 £28270 £29945 £26960 £28675 £28880 £30595 £43175 £27365 £29040 £28885 £30560 £30260 £31780 £37075
ID.3 - 4261x1809mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 58kWh (204) autoLife Pro Perf
143 13.1 0 36 £49105 143 13.1 0 36 £49465
Crossland - 4212x1765mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.2 (83) Design 1.2 (83) GS Line 1.2 Turbo (110) Design 1.2 Turbo (110)GS Line 1.2 Turbo (110)Ultimate 1.2 Turbo (130)auto Design 1.2 Turbo (130) auto GS Line 1.2 Turbo (130)auto Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D (110) Design 1.5 Turbo D (110) GS Line 1.5 Turbo D (110) Ultimate
Grandland - 4477x1856mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: 7th
135 116 117 116 118 0 0 0 0
260 7.3 0 27 £35835
Passat Estate - 4773x1832mm, EUROHHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 TSI (150) SE Nav 45.0 8.9 143 20 1.5 TSI (150) auto SE Nav 43.8 8.9 146 20 1.5 TSI (150) auto R-Line 42.8 8.9 150 20 1.4 TSI (218) PHEVauto GTE 238.9 7.6 27 27 1.4 TSI (218) PHEVauto GTE Adv 227.6 7.6 28 29 2.0 TDI (150) SENav 58.2 9.1 127 22 2.0 TDI (150)autoSE Nav 58.2 9.1 127 22 2.0 TDI(150) autoR-Line 56.7 9.1 131 21 SEL: add£690 to SE Nav
£31240 £32840 £36480 £41080 £43770 £33590 £35190 £38870
Arteon - 4866x1871mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 TSI (150) R-Line 42.9 8.9 149 22 £37040 2.0 TSI (190) autoElegance 41.2 7.9 156 26 £38710 2.0 TSI (320) auto 4MOTION R 31.0 4.9 207 35 £53580 1.4 TSI (218) PHEVauto Elegance 251.0 7.8 26 28 £42090 2.0 TDI (150) autoElegance 58.9 9.5 126 22 £39625 2.0 TDI (200)autoR-Line 51.5 7.9 144 23 £42570 2.0 TDI(200) at 4MOTION R-Line 46.9 7.4 158 29 £44285 R-Line:add£885 to 2.0 TSI/1.4TSI PHEVElegance, add £925 to 2.0 TDI 150 Elegance
ArteonShootingBrake -4866x1871mm, EU
HHHHH
DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 TSI (150) R-Line 42.2 8.9 152 22 £38230 2.0 TSI (190) auto Elegance 40.6 7.9 158 26 £39565 2.0 TSI (320) auto 4MOTION R 30.6 4.9 209 35 £54435 1.4 TSI (218) PHEVauto Elegance 243.3 7.8 26 28 £42945 2.0 TDI (150) auto Elegance 58.3 9.5 127 28 £40480 2.0 TDI (200)autoR-Line 50.5 7.9 146 30 £43425 2.0 TDI(200) at 4MOTION R-Line 46.3 7.4 160 35 £45140 R-Line:add£885 to 2.0 TSI/1.4TSI PHEVElegance, add £925 to 2.0 TDI 150 Elegance Touran - 4527x1829mm, EUROHHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 TSI (150) SE 43.1 8.9 149 1.5 TSI (150) SE Family 42.8 8.9 150 1.5 TSI (150) R-Line 41.4 8.9 155 1.5 TSI (150) autoSE 43.3 8.9 148 1.5 TSI(150) auto SE Family 43.0 8.9 149 1.5 TSI (150) auto R-Line 42.0 8.9 153 SEL: add£1660 to SE, R-Line:add £3795 to SE
18 18 18 18 18 18
£30470 £31670 £34265 £31770 £32970 £35565
8 10 9 9 13 12 12
£25379 £30315 £26977 £29569 £30709 £30257 £32849
Caddy - 4500-4853x1855mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 TSI (114) SWB 1.5 TSI (114) auto Life SWB 2.0 TDI(102) SWB 2.0 TDI (102)Life SWB 2.0 TDI (122) LifeSWB 2.0 TDI (122) auto SWB 2.0 TDI (122) auto Life SWB Maxi:add £1003-£1378to SWB
44.5 11.9 42.5 11.9 58.8 13.5 58.0 13.5 58.0 11.2 55.4 11.4 55.0 11.4
144 151 126 128 127 134 135
T6 Transporter - 4904-5304x1904mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 TDI(110) Shuttle S 2.0 TDI (110) Shuttle SE 2.0 TDI (150) auto Shuttle S 2.0 TDI (150) auto Shuttle SE 2.0 TDI (150) Shuttle SE LWB 2.0 TDI (204) auto Shuttle SE 2.0 TDI(150) at Cali Beach Camper 2.0 TDI(150) at Cali BeachTour 2.0 TDI (150) at California Coast 2.0 TDI (150) at California Ocean 2.0 TDI (204) at California Ocean 2.0 TDI (204) at 4MOT Cali Ocean LWB:add£594-£1494toShuttle
38.9 15.5 39.0 15.5 36.4 12.0 36.5 12.0 37.9 11.9 36.1 9.3 35.9 14.3 36.0 14.3 35.6 14.3 35.2 14.3 34.7 11.9 32.9 11.3
191 N/A £41468 190 N/A £43088 204 N/A £45662 203 N/A £48182 195 N/A £46904 205 N/A £51134 206 25 £58211 206 25 £58502 208 25 £60959 211 29 £70133 213 36 £73199 225 37 £76721
T7 Multivan - 4973-5173x1941mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.5 TSI (136) auto Life 1.5 TSI (136) auto Life LWB 2.0 TSI (204) auto Style 2.0 TSI (204) auto Style LWB 1.4 TSI (218) PHEV auto Life 1.4 TSI (218) PHEV auto Style 1.4 TSI (218) PHEV auto Life LWB 1.4 TSI (218) PHEV auto Style LWB Energetic:add£480toeHybridStyle
35.3 12.2 35.3 12.2 31.0 9.4 30.7 9.4 156.9 9.0 156.9 9.0 156.9 9.0 156.9 9.0
T-Cross - 4235x1782mm, EUR DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
180 N/A £43160 181 N/A £44510 203 N/A £58130 204 N/A £59480 41 N/A £48835 41 N/A £59035 42 N/A £50185 42 N/A £60865
1.0 TSI (95) SE 49.2 11.6 130 9 £21430 1.0 TSI (110) SE 49.1 10.8 130 10 £22205 1.0 TSI (110) auto SE 45.4 11.3 141 10 £23770 1.5 TSI (150) auto SEL 47.7 8.5 135 16 £27415 Active:add £570 to SE, Black Edition:add £555 to SE, SEL:add £2210 to SE (not1.0 TSI95), R-Line:add £1875to SEL
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Highlander - 4966x1930mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.2 Turbo (130) auto Ultimate 47.1 9.2 1.5 Turbo D (110) SE Edition 64.2 10.8 1.5 Turbo D (110) Elite Edition 62.8 10.8 1.5 Turbo D (110) SRiPremium 65.7 10.8 1.5 Turbo D (110) Ultimate 62.8 10.8 50kWh(136) SE Premium 201 8.7 50kWh(136) SRiPremium 201 8.7 50kWh(136) Elite Premium 201 8.7 50kWh(136) Ultimate 201 8.7 Elite Premium: add £1050to Elite Edition
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ecirp tsiL puorg ecnarusnI 2O C hpm06-0 egnar VE/GPM 2.5 VVT-i Hyb(218)auto Icon FWD 50.4 8.4 126 25 £32965 2.5 VVT-i Hyb(218)at Design FWD 50.4 8.4 129 26 £35615 2.5 VVT-i Hyb(222)a Design AWD 48.7 8.1 131 28 £37990 2.5 VVT-i PHEV (306) a Des AWD 282.4 6.0 22 28 £42575 Excel: add £3025 to Design (not PHEV), Dynamic: add £3425 to Design (add £900 to PHEV Design), Dynamic Premium: add £3500 to PHEV Dynamic
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1.5 TSI (150) auto Life 1.5 TSI (150) auto Elegance 2.0 TSI (190) at 4M’TION Elegance 2.0 TSI (245) at 4MOTION R-Line 1.4 TSI PHEV (245) autoLife 1.4 TSI PHEV (245) autoElegance 2.0 TSI (320) auto 4MOTION R 2.0 TDI (150)Life 2.0 TDI (150) auto Life 2.0 TDI (150)autoElegance 2.0 TDI (150) at 4M’TION Elegance 2.0 TDI (200) at 4M’TION Elegance R-Line:add £400 toElegance
40.6 9.2 38.4 9.2 33.3 7.4 32.3 6.0 178.4 7.5 151.1 7.5 28.5 4.9 54.4 9.4 50.9 9.4 48.1 9.4 43.8 9.3 42.2 7.5
158 169 192 198 36 42 225 136 145 154 169 176
19 20 26 26 27 27 36 19 20 21 22 28
£31310 £34400 £38380 £41800 £36185 £38545 £47210 £31910 £33535 £36960 £38590 £40890
Tiguan Allspace - 4701x1839mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 62nd 1.5 TSI (150) Life 1.5 TSI (150) auto Life 1.5 TSI (150) auto Elegance 2.0 TSI (190) auto 4MOTElegance 2.0 TSI (245) at 4MOTION R-Line 2.0 TDI(150) Life 2.0 TDI (150)autoLife 2.0 TDI(150) autoElegance 2.0 TDI (150)auto 4MOTION Life 2.0 TDI (150) at 4MOT Elegance 2.0 TDI (200) at 4MOT Elegance R-Line:add£310 to Elegance
41.6 10.3 39.4 9.6 37.1 9.6 32.5 7.7 31.5 6.2 53.0 9.8 49.6 9.8 46.7 9.8 45.5 9.7 42.8 9.7 41.1 7.8
154 163 173 197 203 140 149 158 163 173 180
18 20 21 28 32 20 21 23 22 23 29
£32705 £34360 £37790 £41390 £43850 £34945 £36600 £40025 £38565 £41995 £43900
Touareg - 5008x1984mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 3.0 V6 TSI (340) auto 4MOTSEL 25.9 5.9 248 41 £57430 3.0 V6 TSI eHyb (462)at 4MOT R 123.4 5.1 52 48 £74855 3.0 V6 TDI (231) auto 4MOT SEL 34.8 7.5 213 37 £53090 3.0 V6 TDI (286) auto 4MOT SEL 34.9 6.1 212 40 £55770 R-Line: add £3720 to SEL, R-LineTech: add £3218to R-Line,Black Edition:add £2635to R-LineTech
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Dealers: 117/ Warranty: 3 years/60000 miles S60 - 4761x1916mm, EUR HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 B5 (250)auto Plus 2.0 B5 (250) auto Ultimate 2.0 T8 (455) auto Plus AWD 2.0 T8 (455) auto UltimateAWD
42.1 6.7 152 34 £42500 42.1 6.7 152 34 £46950 403.0 4.6 17 42 £49280 403.0 4.6 20 42 £53730
V60 - 4761-4784x1916mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 B3 (163)auto Core 2.0 B3 (163) auto Plus 2.0 B4 (197) auto Plus 2.0 B4(197) autoUltimate 2.0 B5(250) at XC’try Plus AWD 2.0 B5 (250) at XC’try Ultimt AWD 2.0 T6 (340) auto Plus AWD 2.0 T6 (340) auto Ultimate AWD R-Design:add £2425to Momentum
S90 - 4963x1895mm, EUR DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 T8 (455) auto Plus AWD 2.0 T8 (455) auto Ultimate AWD
45.5 8.6 45.5 8.6 45.5 7.6 45.5 7.6 38.1 6.9 38.1 6.9 352.6 5.4 352.6 5.4
141 141 142 142 168 168 18 18
31 31 31 31 31 31 42 42
£35240 £39265 £41265 £45715 £46105 £50595 £48380 £52830
HHHHH 352.6 4.5 19 42 £60025 352.6 4.5 19 42 £64525
V90 - 4936x1895mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
1.0 TSI (95) Life 51.5 11.1 124 12 £22450 1.0 TSI (110) Life 51.8 10.4 124 14 £23260 1.0 TSI (110) auto Life 48.0 10.9 134 14 £24850 1.5 TSI (150) auto Style 46.6 8.3 138 22 £28850 Style:add £2530 toLife (not 1.0 TSI 95), R-Line:add £850 toStyle
2.0 B4 (197)auto Core 40.3 7.6 158 27 £42595 2.0 B4 (197) auto Plus 40.3 7.6 160 27 £47720 2.0 B5 (250) auto Plus 39.7 6.6 161 27 £50720 2.0 B5(250) auto XC’try Plus AWD 37.2 7.1 177 40 £53560 2.0 T6 (350) auto Plus AWD 352.6 5.2 20 42 £59225 2.0D B4 (197)auto Plus 49.5 8.2 149 27 £48885 2.0D B5 (235) at XC’try Plus AWD 44.8 7.2 164 34 £55220 Ultimate:add£6000toT6Plus,add£6150toB5Plus,add£6300to B5CrossCountryPlus
T-Roc - 4236x1819mm, EUR DRIVER POWER POS: 24th
C40 - 4440x1910mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
Taigo - 4266x1757mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
1.0 TSI (110) Life 47.2 10.8 136 18 £25000 1.5 TSI (150) Life 45.5 8.6 141 17 £26475 1.5 TSI (150) auto Life 45.1 8.6 142 18 £28160 2.0 TSI (190) auto 4MOTION Style 38.3 6.8 168 24 £33875 2.0 TSI (300) auto 4MOTION R 32.5 4.9 194 35 £40445 2.0 TDI (115) Life 60.5 10.4 122 15 £27785 2.0 TDI (150) Style 59.0 8.8 125 19 £31700 2.0 TDI (150)autoStyle 58.0 8.6 128 19 £33385 Style:add£1635toLife,R-Line:add£3960toLife(not1.0TSI)
T-Roc Cabriolet - 4268x1811mm, EURO-NCAP N/A DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 1.0 TSI (110) Style 1.5 TSI (150) Style 1.5 TSI (150) auto Style R-Line:add £2180 (not1.0 TSI)
ID.4 - 4584x1852mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
45.1 12.3 142 14 £30530 43.2 9.6 149 19 £31990 42.9 9.6 149 20 £33640 HHHHH
52kWh (148) autoLife Pure 213 10.9 0 22 £34995 52kWh (170) autoLife Pure Perf 213 9.0 0 25 £36875 77kWh (204) autoLife Pro Perf 319 8.5 0 29 £42520 77kWh (299) autoGTX 301 6.2 0 34 £49025 Style: add £3500 to 52kWh Life,Family: add £3950 to 77kWhLife, Max: add £3500 to 77kWh ProTech, add £7030to GTX
ID.5 - 4599x1852mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: N/A
HHHHH
77kWh (174) autoPro Tech 312 10.4 0 N/A £50550 77kWh(204) autoPro Perf Tech 312 8.4 0 N/A £51940 77kWh (299) auto GTX Max 296 6.3 0 N/A £58640 Max:add £3500 toPro/ProPerformance,add £7030to GTX
Tiguan - 4486x1839mm, EURODRIVER POWER POS: 62nd
HHHHH
1.5 TSI (130) Life 1.5 TSI (150) Life
44.5 10.9 144 15 £28585 43.1 9.9 149 17 £29350
69kWh(231)atR’chargeCore 269 7.4 0 N/A £44800 69kWh(231)atR’chargePlus 268 7.4 0 N/A £50550 69kWh(231)atR’chargeUltimate 267 7.4 0 N/A £53900 78kWh(408)atR’chargeTwinPlus 274 4.7 0 N/A £55550 78kWh(408)atR’chargTwinUlti 273 4.7 0 N/A £58900
XC40 - 4425x1910mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: 8th 1.5 T2 (129) Start 40.9 10.9 157 28 £26485 1.5 B3 (163)auto Core 42.1 8.6 166 28 £34100 2.0 B4 (197) auto Ultimate 42.1 7.6 153 28 £43325 2.0 B4 (197) auto Plus AWD 40.3 7.6 161 28 £40000 1.5 T4 PHEV (211)auto Core 134.5 8.5 47 32 £39100 1.5 T5 PHEV (262)auto Ultimate 134.5 7.3 50 32 £49095 69kWh(231)atR’chargeCore 264 7.4 0 N/A £43550 69kWh(231)atR’chargePlus 263 7.4 0 N/A £49300 69kWh(231)atR’chargeUltimate 259 7.4 0 N/A £53050 78kWh(408)atR’chargeTwinPlus 259 4.7 0 N/A £54300 78kWh(408)atR’chargTwinUlti 257 4.7 0 N/A £58050 Plus: add£3400 to B3 Core, add £3150 to T4 Core
XC60 - 4688x1999mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A 2.0 B5 (250)auto Core AWD 2.0 B5 (250) auto Plus AWD 2.0 B5 (250) auto Ultimate AWD 2.0 T6 (350) auto Core AWD 2.0 T6 (350) auto PlusAWD 2.0 T8 (455) auto Ultimate AWD 2.0D B4 (197) auto Plus AWD
35.7 6.5 35.7 6.5 35.7 6.5 282.1 5.4 282.1 5.4 282.1 4.6 44.1 7.8
180 182 188 23 23 25 168
34 34 34 41 41 41 31
£45110 £50235 £58615 £53225 £57650 £64480 £50445
2.0 B5 (250)auto Core AWD 32.4 7.3 197 2.0 B5 (250) auto Plus AWD 32.4 7.3 201 2.0 T8 (455) autoCore AWD 217.0 5.1 28 2.0 T8 (455) autoPlus AWD 217.0 5.1 29 2.0D B5(235) autoPlus AWD 40.3 7.1 184 Ultimate: add £5750to B5 Plus, add £5150to T8 Plus
38 38 44 44 37
£58965 £64215 £67850 £72725 £65015
XC90 - 4950x2008mm, EURO-NCAP HHHHH DRIVER POWER POS: N/A
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Maserati teaming up with Venturi Stephen Errity
Stephen_Errity@autovia.co.uk
MASERATI has announced a title partnership and powertrain supply deal with the ROKiT Venturi Formula E team for its debut in the electric singleseater championship from next season. The multi-year agreement will see the Monaco-based Venturi squad operate as the works Maserati team. The entry will use the same Stellantis electric powertrain hardware as the factory DS outfit, although the two brands are set to diverge in the key development area of control system software for the motor and battery. In addition, Maserati’s entry will be run out of Venturi’s existing Monaco base, rather than Stellantis’ motorsport HQ in Satory, near Paris. Commenting on the
● New partnership comes together for Maserati works Formula E effort ● Powertrain shared with DS news, Maserati’s CEO Davide Grasso said: “Returning to motorsport with Formula E was a natural choice for us. We share with ROKiT Venturi the determination and desire to compete and win all over the world”. Susie Wolff, CEO and managing partner of the Venturi team, added: “Uniting with Maserati marks the start of a new chapter and represents the best possible outcome following our partnership with Mercedes. “Being entrusted with the return of one of motorsport’s most recognisable brands to international single-seater competition underlines our success in recent seasons, in which we have established ourselves as a commercially viable, race-winning team.” When it joins, Maserati will become the first Italian brand to enter Formula E, and
Maserati CEO David Grasso (right) with Venturi’s Scott Swid
along with the rest of the grid will contest next season using the championship’s newly developed and more powerful ‘Gen3’ car, which is set to be publicly revealed ahead of the Monaco ePrix
Nissan takes over e.dams squad NISSAN has announced its acquisition of the e.dams Formula E team, which has run its works entry in the series since the start of the 2018-19 season. The change in ownership takes effect immediately, with Nissan general manager Tommaso Volpe also becoming e.dams’ managing director. Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta said: “This acquisition not only reconfirms our long-term commitment to Formula E, but to motorsport as a whole. It will further empower us in the strategic electrification objectives of our business.” The Le Mans-based squad is an offshoot of the DAMS team founded by Rene Arnoux and the late Jean-Paul Driot in 1988. Driot’s sons Olivier and Gregory took over when he passed away in 2019, while ex-F1 driver Charles Pic acquired the non-Formula E elements of the outfit in February this year.
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Nissan is moving from partner to owner of the Le Mans-based e.dams team
on 30 April. Elsewhere in Formula E, Nissan has announced the acquisition of its worksteam partner e.dams (see below), while reports suggest DS is to link up with the Dragon Penske outfit for the Gen3 era.
Loeb gets DTM debut in Ferrari
WORLD RALLY legend Sebastien Loeb will add another string to his motorsport bow when he contests the DTM season opener in Portimao, Portugal, on 1 May. The Frenchman will substitute for Kiwi Nick Cassidy, who has clashing Formula E commitments, in one of the two Red Bullbacked Ferrari 488 GT3s on the grid. Loeb tested the car at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium this month to get up to speed.
“It will further empower us in the strategic electrification objectives of our business” Ashwani Gupta Nissan COO
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IN the Summer of 2012, the editor of a national newspaper asked me to nominate and write about the car company of the decade. I named Kia. Oh, how some ‘experts’ laughed. But who’s laughing now? Precisely 10 years later, guess which firm has just taken over the No.1 slot in the UK new-car sales charts? Only little ol’ Kia. During the first quarter of 2022 it outsold Ford (market leader here for almost half a century) and Volkswagen (the heir apparent – or maybe not), plus far wealthier parent company, Hyundai (oops – that wasn’t supposed to happen). Collectively, Japanese-owned Nissan, Germanowned MINI and Indian-owned Jaguar – firms with state-of-the art-plants and design studios in Britain – aren’t selling as many cars to UK motorists as Kia Motoring’s most outspoken of South Korea is. This despite the fact that it still and opinionated columnist sounds off has no factory or designers on British soil. So how has humble Kia beaten off ‘superior’ opposition from firms across the globe in order to Kia is a textbook nick that No.1 spot? Simple. It had, and still has, the right youngish bloke – Eui-sun Chung – at the example of a company helm. True, as the son of Mong-koo Chung (the big that designs, builds daddy of the huge Hyundai Motor Group) Eui-sun and sells the right cars was born privileged. But he’s a top bloke (I know because I’ve shared a beer with him) and he’s done with the right tech at a fine job since recently taking over the entire the right time HMG empire from his ’pa. And, crucially, he seems to be treating Hyundai and Kia more as equals, less as headliner and support act. Chung Jnr. played a blinder by recruiting engineering/handling god Albert Biermann from BMW’s M Division. He pulled another masterstroke by replacing one of the world’s greatest designers (the retiring German Peter Schreyer) with another great (Luc Donckerwolke, Belgium’s most talented man and newly crowned World Car-Person of the Year). Also, when he needed guidance and advice on the press and public relations fronts, Chung Jnr. sought and listened to Kia’s wisest and most experienced PR guru (Brit Stephen Kitson, who spent years in Korea). Put another way, the younger Chung saw to it that Kias are increasingly entertaining to drive, look the part, are fit to win global awards, and boast levels of quality and reliability that give him the confidence to slap seven-year warranties on them. The icing on the cake is that he hasn’t preached to customers. He’s of the view that if they want ICE cars, they can have ‘em. He’ll also happily supply EVs. If you prefer a hybrid, no problem. Oh, and if and when there’s a demand for hydrogen Kias, you’ll be able to buy them because he’s been designing, building and using ’em for yonks. Kia is a textbook example of a brave, young, once-troubled company that’s unapologetically searched the world to recruit the right, highly paid professionals who rapidly engineer, design, build and sell the right cars equipped with the right tech at the right time – and blessed with the right warranties. Easy, eh? Why rivals don’t ‘borrow’ Kia’s successful business model is beyond me.
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