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ARE WE ALREADY TOO FAR GONE? he sceptics believe that the UK won’t be ready for pure electric power when the clocks tick past midnight on the 1st January 2035, and the sale of cars with any kind of combustion engine is banned. Those expecting a U-turn by Boris Johnson, in a similar way that he does with everything else, may be waiting impatiently this time. I was firmly in the sceptic’s camp when the plan was announced, but the sheer drive from the car manufacturers and the eagerness to get on with it means that the electrification of cars is largely a done deal. Each month we see more and more diesel and petrol engined cars disappear, and there’s a trickle of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric cars being introduced to replace them. It’s a sad state of affairs from someone that adores diesel power so much, but I fear that we have already passed the point of no return because the car makers are so firmly focussed on meeting the deadlines of the legislation, that they’re already abandoning the further development of combustion engines. Certainly, many are already questioning the viability of the upcoming Euro-7 emissions regulations, set to be introduced from 2025. As you’ll be able to read on page 16, Nissan has already abandoned plans to develop engines to meet the tougher emissions rules, and there must be a queue of other companies ready to adopt the same policy. But can we, the buying public, actually afford to make the transition to pure electric power? Current demand for electric cars is largely being fuelled by the company car market, with large tax incentives to adopt pure electric power, but what about private punters? Not so much. And that has to be because the average electric car is around a third more expensive than a comparable petrol or diesel car. And with most people buying their car using finance nowadays, it’ll mean the monthly payment shoots up, too. Using the excellent Peugeot 208 as a benchmark and a £928 deposit, a 208 Active Premium PureTech 100 Automatic will cost £320 per month, according to Peugeot’s own website configurator, with the BlueHDi 100 equivalent in the same Active Premium specification marginally more at £327. But for the electric version, in Active Premium trim, too, it shoots up to £465 a month – around 45% more. That’s a lot of extra money to find for what is a small car, and will the buying public actually be able to afford it? Wages aren’t going up by 45% to accommodate the switch, and so it’s going to be a bitter pill to swallow. And, as we’ve seen in recent weeks, what happens when we all swap over to electric power, and the price of electricity continues to go up and up? Putting all of our automotive eggs in one basket, so to speak, seems dangerous to me. We need a variety of different solutions, all working towards the common aim of reducing pollution and improving the environment.
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His passion for cars was apparent from an early age and it was inevitable that he would end up working with them. He spent his teenage years trawling car showrooms and building the encyclopaedic knowledge he has today. He has worked on Diesel Car since 2007 and now holds the accolade for longest running editor.
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IAN ROBERTSON
“I’VE BEEN AN iPHONE CONVERT SINCE THE 4, WHEN MITCH IN THE OFFICE CONVINCED ME THAT I NEEDED ONE. I HAVEN’T LOOKED BACK AND HAVE HAD EVERY EDITION SINCE. I GET A NEW ONE ON LAUNCH DAY EVERY YEAR, IT’S MY LITTLE TREAT TO MYSELF.”
Maggie is an award-winning journalist with more than 40 years’ experience, the last decade in the automotive sector. She is the former motoring editor of the Daily Record and Sunday Mail in Scotland. Her first foray in track driving was on the famous Nürburgring circuit, which she completed in high heels!
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MAGGIE BARRY
He writes about cars from the fringes of Dartmoor, where he enjoys luxuries such as running water and electricity. He’s also a blogger and host of a YouTube channel about his fleet of mostly rubbish cars. He harbours dreams of moving to Brittany, where his French cars would feel totally at home.
Maxine has always had a passion for cars, and after ten years as a regional motoring editor, is enjoying the freelance lifestyle, travelling here, there and everywhere to test out the latest cars, as well as interviewing the brains behind the technology. She simply loves driving, though not quite as much as rugby!
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MAXINE ASHFORD
“MOST DEFINITELY iPHONE.”
SINCE 2014 GAVIN BRAITHWAITE-SMITH
Sue has had a passion for cars since childhood, and learned to drive on Pendine beach aged 15. From a career starting in local newspapers, she zoomed into Fleet Street, and has been a motoring specialist on national newspapers, radio and TV, including a decade on Top Gear pre-Clarkson, although she never punched anyone.
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SUE BAKER
“APPLE IS MY PREFERENCE. THE iPHONE IS MY MEPHONE, A MACBOOK THAT FITS IN A POCKET. I'VE HAD A SERIES OF THEM, BUT MR EDITOR IAN ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAVE A NEWER ONE!”
“I LOVE MY iPHONE, ALTHOUGH NOT A FAN OF THE BIGGER MODELS. MINE IS RELATIVELY SMALL TO FIT IN MY POCKET OR HANDBAG – AND AS AN APPLE, IT IS ONE OF MY FIVE A DAY!”
“I HAVE ONLY APPLES IN MY BASKET.” He is probably motoring's equivalent of Geoff Boycott! He hates factual inaccuracy and avoidance of the fundamental facts of anything. Cars are meant to fulfil a purpose of getting from A-to-B, hopefully enjoyably, comfortably, and elegantly, not to serve as mobile communications and entertainment centres!
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Tim Barnes-Clay is a freelance motoring journalist. The dad-of-three has a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism and has been a presenter and producer at ITV Central. He has also worked as a radio reporter and does video and voiceover work.
“NEITHER, BECAUSE I’M STILL EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH MY NOKIA 1100.” Iain started his career working with pictures of cars, but soon realised writing about them was much more interesting than being hunched over a lightbox. Since then there’s little he hasn’t driven or written about. Interests include the business of making cars and the wealth of technology transforming modern motors.
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APPLE SINCE THE FIRST iPHONE. MY WALLET THANKS ME, AND THE SHRINKING PERFORMANCE GAP BETWEEN PREMIUM PHONES MEANS THAT IT IS NOW JUST A MATTER OF PERSONAL TASTE.”
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Having got hooked on cars aged 11, and then after a false start working in retail, Richard made a drastic career change in his 20s and chose to pass the time writing about cars instead. And he’s glad he did, because now he regularly gets the opportunity to show just what an anorak he is, to anybody who will read or listen.
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Victor has owned 25 cars in his life and driven fifty times as many test cars. His top five? His own 1997 Peugeot 406, 2001 Rover 75, and all-time favourite, a 2004 Audi A2 TDI – they were all star diesels of their time. Top test cars? The classy Audi A7 Sportback and another Audi, a Mk ll A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI SE.
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Phil has spent 20 years working around cars in one way or another, turning to writing about them after realising he was too poor to race them. He’s always looking for the next four-wheeled adventure, and has developed a rather unhealthy habit of buying up undesirable cars from the 1980s and 90s to sit alongside his old Americana.
He gave up a semi-respectable degree course to chase his dream in motoring journalism. James writes for newspapers, magazines and websites. Along the way, he has gained an infantile love of pick-up trucks and a wallet-endangering desire for an Italian coupé, but his real passions are football, skiing and wine.
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iPHONES, BUT IT DEPENDS ON YOUR OTHER TECHNOLOGY. IF YOU HAVE A MAC AND iPAD, iPHONE ALL THE WAY. IF NOT, THEN IT HAS TO BE ANDROID.”
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PHIL HUFF
After learning to drive on a tractor, Andy found cars more to his liking, usually with a diesel engine. Without a winning lottery ticket, writing seemed like the best way to drive the widest choice of models. Andy has worked for a variety of digital and print publications and loves a good hot hatch or, more recently, a relaxing SUV.
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“ANDROID FOR ME. I SWITCHED AFTER THE iPHONE 4 AND NOW CAN'T SEE MUCH POINT UPGRADING FROM MY GALAXY S9, SO INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND A CHEAP SIM CARD.”
MARTIN GURDON
“iPHONE OR ANDROID? HMMM. I MUCH PREFER A TELEPHONE WITH A DIAL THAT’S ATTACHED TO A HOUSE BY A CURLY WIRE.” Simon cut his teeth as a cub reporter with local press and, after many years writing for nationals, has now returned to his roots, editing an independent newspaper in the Cotswolds. “From good to bad and via ugly, cars have been my consistent career thread. I’m excited about the prospects for eco motoring."
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SIMON HACKER
“I'M ALL-IN WITH ANDROID. NO HUGE PREFERENCE, BUT THE BUSINESS USES GOOGLE WORKSPACE, SO IT MAKES SENSE TO TIE EVERYTHING ELSE IN.” Still a relative youngster in the world of car photography, he gained extra experience working with snappers after his university course, before being brave and going it alone. Usually found at the side of the road with a camera and a hat, all in the name of motoring art. All proceeds go to the restoration of his 1960 Mini named ‘Edgar’.
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“I AM FIRMLY IN THE iPHONE CAMP. IT JUST ALL WORKS LOGICALLY.” An electric car owner and enthusiast, he also fancies himself as a bit of an automotive futurologist. He owns an ICE car too, but only while waiting for our glorious all-electric future to arrive. Old Mercs are David’s other motoring passion, a lifelong interest sparked by a childhood spent mainly in Germany.
Martin is a freelance motoring writer for hire who contributes to the Spectator, Daily Telegraph and Evening Standard. When not grouching in his Motorgrump column, Martin writes books and moonlights with a narrow boat magazine.
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“I'M VERY MUCH AN APPLE FAN, INCLUDING FOR PHONES, BUT AS A GADGET GEEK, I HAVE PLENTY OF DEVICES USING OTHER STANDARDS AS WELL.”
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A round up of the latest news affecting the UK road network.
018 First Tests Driven this month by the test team: ■ Citroën C5 X ■ DS 9 E-Tense 225 ■ Renault Trafic Passenger ■ Tesla Model Y ■ Vauxhall Grandland
034 Twin Test The classy new Skoda Fabia takes on the sportiest in the segment, the SEAT Ibiza.
043 Our Cars Monthly running reports portraying the life and times of the eleven cars that make up the long-term fleet.
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067 Current Affairs We answer your questions on electrified motoring in an easy to understand way.
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104 Data Files We’re very proud to say that our data pages are the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the business, with every diesel, electric, hybrid, plugin hybrid, hydrogen fuel-cell and alternative fuel vehicle on sale in the UK, including the most efficient sub125g/km petrol and mild-hybrid petrol cars, too. You can also discover when we last tested a particular model, too, including long-term test cars.
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PRODUCTION VW ID. BUZZ REVEALED AT LAST After numerous concepts and sneak peeks, the production-ready Volkswagen ID. Buzz multi-purpose vehicle has finally been revealed, with a design that pays homage to the 1950s Type 2. This time, the manufacturer’s one-box people carrier is purely electric, and it’s set to land at UK dealers this autumn. The fourth model in Volkswagen’s
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all-electric ID range, following the ID.3 family hatch, ID.4 SUV and ID.5 SUV coupé, the ID. Buzz is an MPV with five seats that will also be sold as a threeseat van. A long-wheelbase version is set to follow on, potentially with a third row of seating. Its characterful design hasn’t deviated too much from the concept car, with an upright nose and large
VW roundel, mesh lower bumper and slim headlights and rear clusters, both of which are joined by an LED strip of light. Two-tone paint jobs will be available – just like the original – with yellow, orange, blue or green sitting beneath white paintwork. The ID. Buzz has a blacked-out windscreen and door pillars, a subtle black rear spoiler and three strakes on its C-pillar that are a nod to the original. The ID. Buzz measures 4,712mm in length, making it shorter than a Caravelle 6.1, but its electric platform affords it a similar wheelbase to the bigger vehicle. Thanks in part to a windscreen that’s also more sweptback than it first appears, the new incarnation also has an impressive 0.26 Cd drag co-efficient. Access is via conventional front doors, sliding rear doors and a large tailgate. There’s a huge 1,121 litres of boot space even with all five seats in place, increasing to 2,205 litres with the 60:40 split rear seats folded flat. Inside, the MPV’s family ties with the ID. range are clear to see, because it shares the same steering wheel, digital instrument pod and ‘floating’
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infotainment touchscreen, along with touch-sensitive controls for the climate control settings. A stretched vent spans the top of the fascia, while body-coloured trim also appears on the dashboard and doors. It has also been designed to be family-friendly and practical, with features including a multi-level central storage cubby called the ‘Buzz Box’ and up to eight
“ITS CHARACTERFUL DESIGN HASN’T DEVIATED TOO MUCH FROM THE CONCEPT CAR...” USB-C chargers. The former can store an ice scraper and bottle opener, along with bulkier items. Leather is
unlikely to make an appearance, as the cabin is trimmed in man-made and recycled materials, many of which use recycled plastics. Sharing its propulsion with other MEB platform models like the Skoda Enyaq iV, the ID. Buzz gets a single 201bhp electric motor and 77kWh battery from launch. While its WLTP range figure hasn’t been announced, it’s likely to manage around 250 miles between charges. More powerful versions, including a dual-motor setup for all-wheel drive, are anticipated in the coming months. Charging speeds of 170kW are possible, so a charge from 5 to 80% will take around 30 minutes. The ID. Buzz is also expected to come with bi-directional charging from the factory, making it possible to feed power back into the national grid when plugged into a wallbox that supports it.
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CX-60 PHEV TAKES ON PREMIUM RIVALS Mazda has revealed full details for its CX-60 plug-in hybrid SUV, which puts upmarket rivals Audi, BMW, MercedesBenz, and Volvo in its sights. On sale now and starting from £43,950, it will be the most powerful Mazda sold in the UK. The first cars will arrive at showrooms this autumn, and the CX-60 will be joined by a seven-seat CX-80 at a later date, though that model has to be revealed. The CX-60 features an all-new powertrain, based around a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, and using an electric motor to boost the combined output to an impressive 323bhp. It will also get four-wheel drive and an eightspeed automatic gearbox, so 0-62mph comes up in just 5.8 seconds. Despite its similarities to Toyota’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, the two are separate. As well as being quick, a 17.8kWh battery and 39-mile driving range will also ensure it’s economical and ideally suited to company-car drivers. Official figures stand at 188mpg with CO2 emissions of 33g/km, and as with any
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plug-in hybrid, you’ll need to recharge the battery frequently to achieve the lowest running costs. Perhaps more surprisingly, given the industry’s rush towards electrification, Mazda is also pushing ahead with plans for potentially the most exciting diesel news of the year – the launch of an all-new 3.3-litre in-line six-cylinder diesel engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. Unlike the smaller Mazda CX-5, this is likely to be offered in rearand four-wheel drive configurations and will also get an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. The CX-60 measures 4,745mm long, 1,890mm wide and 1,675mm high, and evolves the brand’s Kodo design language without setting itself too far apart from other models in the range. There’s now a flatter grille which is connected to the headlights by slim LED running lights. The surfacing is clean and sharp, with body-coloured wheel arches and stretched rear lights which almost span the tailgate.
Its interior has a similar, clutter-free layout to recent Mazda models, but there’s a noticeable uplift in material quality. Fabric, wood, and leather have all been carefully chosen to upholster the dashboard, doors and other touch points. Unlike a growing number of rivals, physical climate controls remain, and there’s a dash-top infotainment screen operated by a rotary controller on the centre console. Practicality should also be plenty for most families, thanks to a 570-litre boot and what looks like a roomy cabin for those in the front and rear seats. Trim levels will include ExclusiveLine, Homura and Takumi, with 18-inch wheels and black exterior trim for the entry-level model. Homura adds 20-inch alloy wheels and colour coding, but with a contrasting dark grille, along with heated rear seats. There’s also a system that recognises the driver and configures the car for them. Takumi includes gloss black detailing and black 20-inch alloys with a machined finish.
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RENAULT AUSTRAL REPLACES KADJAR The Renault Austral has been revealed, and it’s set to replace the Kadjar as the French manufacturer’s C-segment SUV. It will also offer more extensively electrified powertrains and sit slightly more upmarket, with more advanced technology and extra kit. While not yet officially confirmed for the UK market, sales of the Austral SUV will commence in Europe in late 2022, and it’s likely to cost from around £25,000, and inline with rivals. Set to take on the Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V and its sister car, the Nissan Qashqai, it’s the first Renault to adopt the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-CD platform, designed from the outset to be compatible with a wide range of electrified powertrains. A pair of E-Tech full-hybrid options will be offered, based around the 1.2litre turbocharged petrol engine, an electric motor and 1.7kWh battery for either 158bhp or 197bhp. Mild hybrid
engines will sit below these, but a plug-in hybrid isn’t anticipated. The E-Tech Austral models will send their power to the road via a seven-speed automatic transmission and charge the battery during deceleration. This system is so effective, Renault claims, that up to 80% of city driving can be fullyelectric. Official figures quote combined fuel economy of 61.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 105g/km. Measuring in at 4,510mm in length, 1,830mm wide and 1,620mm tall, the Austral is similar in size to the Kadjar, but its design is a complete rethink. In fact, it owes more to the smaller Megane E-Tech crossover, helping give Renault’s new model push a unified appearance. Its nose is dominated by a large mesh grille, an oversized Renault badge sporting the latest design, and flanking C-shaped headlights. It also features a flat and
heavily sculpted bonnet for a tough and premium look. There are 20-inch alloy wheels, high-gloss wheel arch surrounds and exterior trim, and a contrasting black roof, door pillars and window frames. The interior is equally radical, with a flat-bottom and flat-topped steering wheel that sits ahead of a large 12.3inch digital instrument display, flanked by a 12-inch scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass portrait infotainment screen angled towards the driver, a setup that Renault calls OpenR. These sit ahead of the dashboard, which is very slim and dominated by air vents and an illuminated strip. It’s also likely to be the first Renault to be offered with the new Esprit Alpine trim, inspired by the sports cars from sister brand Alpine. These versions get special alloy wheels, satin grey paint and Alcantara-upholstered seats with blue logos and stitching.
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STUNNING A6 AVANT E-TRON BOASTS 435-MILE RANGE Audi has revealed its latest iteration of the Audi A6 Avant e-tron, that looks a stone’s throw away from a production model. Rumoured to arrive in showrooms in 2024, the stunning new electric vehicle is expected to sit alongside the next generation of A6 Avant with combustion engines. Its styling closely follows that of the saloon version shown off last year, so it’s more evidence that
this is the design language Audi has settled on for its large electric models. Its solid ‘Singleframe’ grille has a textured surface, slots for cooling and illuminated white Audi rings. Its headlights are ultra-slim and use projection technology precise enough to shine an image onto a wall, and even provide the visuals for interactive games. Its LED projectors can also be used to shine signals and lighting effects onto the ground, including indicator signals to improve safety for other road users like cyclists. The A6 Avant e-tron appears hunkered down over its large 22-inch alloy wheels, while its surfacing has been decluttered for a really smooth appearance. Most exterior trim has been blacked out, but a single chrome line traces the path of the A-pillars over the elongated roof line, accentuating the estate’s length. At the rear, there’s a small
window above a full-width OLED light bar capable of displaying numerous 3D light signatures and animations. It will sit on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), developed with Porsche, which will also underpin the Q6 e-tron SUV. It features an 800volt architecture, allowing charging speeds of 270kW, while a battery capacity of around 100kWh provides an impressive claimed range of up to 435 miles. Power figures for its electric motors are still to be confirmed by Audi, but there will be a choice of rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive performance versions, the ‘strongest’ of which will get from 0-62mph in under four seconds. Measuring 4,960mm in length, 1,960mm wide and 1,440mm tall, the A6 e-tron is roughly the same size as the outgoing diesel model and looks set to take on the BMW i5 – although it’s not yet known if a Touring estate version of that car is in the works.
COMPENSATION LIKELY IN SHIPPING CLASS ACTION UK car buyers could be entitled to a payout worth up to £150 million, following a court’s decision to allow a class action lawsuit. However, with up to an estimated 18 million cars affected, the windfall for affected buyers may only be around £60 per vehicle. Motorists and businesses who purchased or leased a new car or van between October 2006 and September 2015 could be eligible, with the case relating to a finding by the European Commission (EC) that five maritime car carriers fixed prices and rigged the bidding process and market for roll-on, roll-off transport ships. This included carriers agreeing to ‘maintain
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the status quo’, not contesting certain routes, not bidding competitively for some customers, quoting artificially high prices, or not quoting at all in tenders for some manufacturers. If the class action is successful, those motorists or businesses that feel they are entitled to compensation won’t be awarded the payout automatically, but they can register online at the website www.cardeliverycharges.com to ensure they don’t miss out getting their share of the cash. Any money that’s not claimed will be donated to the Access to Justice charity. The firm funding the class action stands to take a fee of up to 27.5% of any early settlement in the case.
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HYBRID CIVIC SPEARHEADS BRAND’S ELECTRIFICATION PUSH The European-specification 11th generation Honda Civic has now been revealed, and it will come with a new e:HEV hybrid powertrain as standard. It will form a major part of Honda’s plan to electrify its entire line-up by the end of the year. The latest Civic is already on sale in the US, but the UK variant will arrive this Autumn, with a price tag from around £25,000. Power will come from a newly developed 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine and two electric motors, with a combined output of 181bhp and 232lb ft of torque. As in the Honda CR-V, the electric motors provide the ‘primary drive force’, so around town the Civic should feel a lot like an EV to drive. While WLTP figures aren’t yet available, Honda is targeting CO2 emissions of less than 110g/km. Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual driving modes will be available, so that the driver can adjust the way the Civic delivers its power. Buyers will be able to pick from Elegance, Sport and Advance trim
levels, with the top version featuring a 12-speaker Bose sound system and 10.2-inch digital instrument display. The nine-inch infotainment system is also new and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The Civic is equipped with Honda’s latest ‘Sensing’ suite of safety features, including a new 100-degree wide-view front camera and updated software to better identify pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and road markings. The Civic gains sonar sensors for the first time, with four at the front and four at the rear, bolstering driver aids such as blind-spot warnings, collision mitigation and Traffic Jam Assist.
Styling is arguably cleaner and less polarising than the outgoing car, especially at the back. Here the European Civic differs from the US car, with a fastback roofline to accommodate a large hatchback to suit buyer’s tastes on this side of the pond. This is now constructed using resin, reducing its weight by 20%. Space is also improved on the outgoing Civic, with more rear legroom thanks to a 35mm increase in its wheelbase. Manufacturing for the Civic will be in Japan, following the manufacturer’s decision to close and sell the Swindon plant where the outgoing generation was produced at up until last year.
HONDA CONFIRMS A TRIO OF ELECTRIFIED MODELS FOR 2023 Along with the hybrid Civic, Honda also confirmed its plans to expand its electrified line-up with three further models in 2023. In the process, it will create Honda’s ‘widest European line up for many years.’ It will include a B-segment SUV, a C-segment full-hybrid SUV and an all-new Honda CR-V that will be available as both a full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Previewed by the e:Ny1 Prototype, the smallest will need to take on the Toyota Yaris Cross, and the electric SUV will provide Honda buyers with a more practical electric vehicle than the Honda e, which is also likely to get a longer range. “The new models we will introduce in 2023 set the course for the next generation of electrified Honda cars, all retaining the engaging driving
dynamics, comfort and exceptional usability to which our customers have become accustomed” said Tom Gardener, Honda Motor Europe’s senior vice president.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGY FOR QASHQAI E-POWER The popular Nissan Qashqai range is set to expand later this year with an e-Power hybrid version, sitting above the current mild-hybrid petrol. It will mark the introduction of the technology into Europe, providing a “significant milestone for Nissan’s electrification strategy” according to the brand. Pricing is still to be announced, but the Qashqai e-Power arrival has been earmarked for ‘late summer’. First introduced for the Nissan Note in Japan in 2017, e-Power in the Qashqai features a 188bhp electric motor, battery pack, power generator, inverter and a 1.5-litre variable compression ratio (8:1 to 14:1) three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine developing 154bhp. The latter produces electricity, feeding either the battery pack, electric motor, or both, but only the electric motor ever powers the wheels. According to Nissan, this results in an ‘instant and linear’ response to
‘deliver the pleasurable, effortless and smooth driving experience associated with a pure electric vehicle, but without the need to recharge.’ The engine runs within its ideal power band and compression ratio, resulting in fuel-efficiency and CO2 emissions advantages. While official figures haven’t been released yet, provisional numbers from testing are 53.3mpg and CO2 emissions of 119g/km. The Qashqai e-Power also gets a new development of Nissan’s ‘e-Pedal’ called ‘e-Pedal Step’, which can decelerate the Qashqai at up to 0.2g when the brake pedal is released, illuminating the brake lights, and bringing the SUV to a ‘creeping’ speed, but not to a halt. This results in smooth low-speed parking manoeuvres according to Nissan. According to the brand’s research, European crossover buyers spend more than 70% of their trips driving on urban and suburban roads, and feel
CUPRA TEASES PLUG-IN SUV WITH 62-MILE RANGE Cupra has used its annual earnings press conference to tease an SUV model with new mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology for the brand. Cupra boss Wayne Griffiths revealed the SUV would be produced alongside the Audi Q3 Sportback in Hungary at the Györ plant from 2024. Similar in size to the current Ateca and is said to be ideal for ‘allowing both the design and engineering teams to develop a vehicle that incorporates the essence of the Cupra brand, while offering the perfect proportions to be highly competitive.’ While not revealed, it’s possible the SUV could sit on the next evolution of the VW Group’s MQB platform, with modifications to allow for a larger plug-in hybrid battery. Wayne Griffiths commented; “With an all-electric range of 100km (62 miles), I think it will lead a new generation of plug-in hybrids.” Measuring 4.5 metres in length, the unnamed car will join the Tavascan, a smaller crossover, and the Urban Rebel due in 2025 in Cupra’s expanding portfolio.
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they need to ‘compromise on driving pleasure in order to be eco-minded in their choice of vehicle.’ E-Power has been specially tuned to suit European consumer needs and targeted at those who ‘cannot or do not want to take time to recharge with a cable, but face a daily urban or suburban drive, and who are ready to make the first move in their transition to a full electric vehicle in the future.’ Prices will be announced closer to the on-sale date later this year.
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SKODA TEASES ELECTRIC SUV WITH NEW DESIGN THEME
BMW iX5 HYDROGEN PASSES WINTER TESTING The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is undergoing winter testing in the Arctic Circle, confirming its hydrogen fuel cell powertrain operates even in extreme temperatures. A limited production run will begin later in 2022. Despite temperatures dipping down to minus 20 degrees Celsius, the iX5 Hydrogen’s power buffer battery, hydrogen tanks, central vehicle control unit and fuel cell system itself all proved reliable. It’s the latest in a line of tests, including long-distance and weather testing. According to BMW’s press release, performance of the SUV was unaffected by the cold conditions, range is ‘unrestricted’ and ‘it only takes three to four minutes to fill up the hydrogen tanks, even in the frostiest of conditions.’ BMW’s Hydrogen boss, Jurgen Guldner, said: “The hydrogen fuel cell drive combines the best of both drive worlds: the locally emission-free mobility of an electric vehicle and the unrestricted suitability for everyday use, including short refuelling stops, that we are all familiar with from models with combustion engines.” The manufacturer also reiterated the need for a nationwide supply infrastructure for hydrogen fuel, and its support for the EU Commission’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation for developing hydrogen filling stations and the electric charging infrastructure in parallel. The iX5 Hydrogen uses dual electric motors with a combined 369bhp, powered by a buffer battery which is charged by the hydrogen fuel cell. Developed in partnership with Toyota, the fuel cell can generate up to 125kW of energy and it’s fed by two 700-bar hydrogen tanks. These are located in the transmission tunnel and can hold up to 6kgs of hydrogen. Blue trim accents – some of which are 3D printed – help the iX5 Hydrogen stand out, along with drag-reducing 22-inch alloy wheels. The latter are wrapped in tyres created from sustainable materials.
Skoda has announced its plans to introduce a new design language that it describes as “the most dramatic change for Skoda since joining the Volkswagen Group.” A blurry teaser image hints that its ‘Modern Solid’ design theme will be launched with Skoda’s upcoming electric SUV. Outgoing Skoda CEO Thomas Schäfer said “there will be a real ‘wow’ moment – both for our customers and for our competition.” A statement confirmed the new styling will be rolled out ‘gradually over the coming year’, and in doing so, Skoda is ‘turning its focus towards family and outdoor lifestyles, taking into account its customers’ rapidly changing expectations and needs.’ Only the leading edge of the car’s nose is in focus, revealing it has a smooth interpretation of Skoda’s grille, along with a lower bumper featuring prominent vertical slots. It’s also possible to make out swept-back vertical LED daytime running lights, a strong C-pillar, horizontal rear lights and two-tone silver and black alloy wheels. There also appears to be a line just above the side sills that kicks up ahead of the rear wheel arch, while door mirrors appear to be almost non-existent, hinting that they could be replaced with cameras. It’s likely the Modern Solid SUV could be positioned just below the Enyaq in Skoda’s line-up, with it already confirmed that three EVs are planned to sit below the Enyaq in its range.
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LARGE KIA EV9 SUV WILL COME TO UK Kia has confirmed its boldly styled EV9 electric large SUV will arrive in the UK in 2023, sitting at the top of its lineup. Unveiled at the Los Angeles motor show in 2021, it had been thought its Telluride-matching size may limit it to overseas markets. Measuring 4,930mm in length, 2,055mm wide and 1,790mm tall, the concept is larger in size than the Kia Sorento and will offer three rows of seating – a rarity amongst electric models. It will also be the biggest model based on the modular E-GMP platform, so a battery capacity of at least the 77.4kWh found in the EV6 is likely. If that’s the case, it should get a range of around 300 miles – the lighter and considerably more
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aerodynamic EV6 can manage up to 328 miles between charges. It’s likely the EV9 will also be offered with a dual-motor setup for all-wheel drive, although a single-motor at the rear is also possible if an entry-level, long-range version is deemed to be a potential seller. Thanks to the E-GMP platform’s 800-volt architecture, it will also be able to charge at speeds of up to 350kW. The EV9 has a boxy, chiselled design, with a closed ‘Digital Tiger Face’ nose to improve aerodynamics. The Concept EV9 has a solar panel at the base of the windscreen, and retractable roof rails that help smooth airflow when not in use. Exterior cameras replace traditional mirrors
and there are 22-inch alloy wheels with a geometric pattern. Some features like the rear-hinged rear doors are unlikely to make production, while design elements such as the triangular rear pillars and minimalist interior are likely to be closer to the finished SUV. The latter features slim seats, an ultrawidescreen 27-inch display floating above a slim dashboard and a ‘pop-up steering pad’ in place of a conventional steering wheel. The Concept also has front seats which can rotate to face the third row, while the middle seats fold down to create a table. Coupled with the panoramic sunroof, this ‘Pause Mode’ creates a ‘first-class lounge’.
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FORD WILL LAUNCH SEVEN EVS IN EUROPE BY 2024 Ford has announced its plans to launch seven all-electric models by 2024, including a battery electric version of the popular Puma crossover. The news comes hot on the heels of its decision to split into two businesses, with Ford Model e focussed on electric cars, while Ford Blue will focus on legacy internal combustion models. Starting in 2023, Ford will begin production of an all-new electric medium-sized crossover built in Cologne. This will be Ford’s first electric model to come out of its collaboration with the Volkswagen Group, so it’s expected to share traits with the VW ID.4, sitting on the same MEB platform. It’s said to have a range of up to 311 miles, but Ford has yet to confirm what the new model will be called. Ford’s second new car to be built at its Cologne plant will be a ‘sports crossover’, potentially based on the Volkswagen ID.5. The manufacturer is investing more than £1.5 billion in the Cologne Electrification Centre, which is set to produce 1.2 million vehicles over six years, along with a new battery assembly facility scheduled to come online in 2024. The all-electric Puma will be built at Ford’s Craiova plant in Romania, which has previously manufactured the EcoSport. Ford’s teaser image shows the electric Puma is likely to retain a very similar design to the petrol version, albeit with a new set of headlights to help it stand out. The shadowy image also hides the car’s front-end, so we don’t yet know if a lesser need for engine bay cooling will tempt Ford to cover its grille, in a similar fashion to the Hyundai Kona Electric. Staying on Ford’s existing Global-B platform, the Puma could have limited space for a large battery pack, so its range is likely to be limited to around 200 miles, although this is yet to be confirmed. Ford is planning for annual sales of electric vehicles in Europe to exceed 600,000 in 2026, which will help support the manufacturer’s goal to sell more than two million EVs worldwide by the same year. Ford of Europe also announced it is planning to achieve zero emissions for vehicle sales and carbon neutrality across all its European facilities, logistics and suppliers by 2025. Ford is also set to revolutionise its commercial brand, introducing an all-electric Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom MPV in 2023, followed by the next-generation Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier MPV in 2024. All of these electric vehicles join the Mustang Mach-E in Ford’s pure electric line-up.
The Government has announced a ‘tenfold expansion in chargepoints by 2030’, with a £1.6 billion pledge to provide ‘convenient, affordable and reliable’ electric vehicle charging for all. Around 300,000 new chargers are expected by the end of the decade, with increased support for people without access to off-street parking. Its significant investment will form part of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, which intends to make charging an EV ‘easier and cheaper than refuelling a petrol or diesel car’. It will also bring in new legal requirements for chargepoint operators, ensuring motorists are able to pay using contactless transactions, compare charging prices, and find nearby chargepoints via apps. £500 million will be invested in bringing “high quality, competitively priced public chargepoints to communities across the UK.” £450 million of this will be made up of a Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, aimed at boosting projects such as EV hubs and on-street charging, ‘so those without driveways don’t miss out on cleaner transport.’ The remaining £50 million will be directed towards staff to work on ‘local challenges and public chargepoint planning – ensuring that any development complements all other zero emission forms of travel, such as walking and cycling.’ The plans also require a 99% reliability rate at rapid chargepoints, to ensure they are ‘world-class and give consumers confidence in chargepoints that work wherever they travel.’
NISSAN PARKS EURO 7 IN FAVOUR OF ELECTRIFICATION Nissan has confirmed it will not invest in passenger cars to meet the Euro 7 emissions standards, with no new purely combustion engine-powered models arriving in Europe from 2023 onwards. Instead, Nissan is ‘supercharging its shift to electrified mobility’ and plans for 75% of its sales in the region to be electrified by 2026, and reaching 100% by the year 2030. Several technologies will empower the new shift for Nissan, with the first being the Juke Hybrid, with a conventional petrol-electric powertrain. The new Qasqhai and larger X-Trail SUVs instead get Nissan’s new e-Power hybrid setup, where a powerful electric motor drives the wheels, while a petrol engine only ever acts as a generator to produce electricity for a small battery pack. The X-Trail will also offer dual electric motors, providing ‘e-4orce’ all-wheel drive capability. Meanwhile, Nissan will continue to sell the all-electric Leaf – which has racked up more than 577,000 sales so far – but it will also be joined by the Ariya electric SUV, ‘marking a new chapter in Nissan’s electrification journey’ according to the brand. With twin motors, the Ariya will also feature e-4orce, which can distribute power to whichever wheel needs it ‘for effortless acceleration in a variety of driving scenarios.’ "Nissan is charging towards an electrified future, with Europe leading the way. We have established a clear direction through Ambition 2030 and with our new electrified line-up we are truly paving the way to a sustainable future," said Guillaume Cartier, Nissan chairperson for the region.
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MASERATI UNVEILS GRECALE ELECTRIC SUV The Maserati Grecale Folgore will begin the Italian luxury brand’s switch to electric when it arrives in 2023. Based on the combustionengined version arriving several months sooner, the Folgore will take on the Mercedes-Benz EQC, Jaguar I-Pace and BMW iX3, so it’s likely to start from more than £60,000. The 4,846mm long car is built alongside the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at the Stellantis Cassino factory in Italy and shares its Giorgio platform, albeit significantly re-engineered. Other key dimensions include a 2,901mm wheelbase, width of 2,163mm including door mirrors and a height of 1,670mm. This means the Grecale is larger than the Stelvio, but smaller than the Levante SUV. Full specifications are still under wraps, but Maserati has teased the
fact its electric motors will provide up to 590lb ft of torque, meaning it should be no slouch. It will also be fitted with a large 105kWh battery, that should be capable of providing a range of 350 miles or more, and uses a 400-volt EV architecture for rapid charging. From outside, the Grecale Folgore looks almost identical to the combustion-engined model, although
it will be available with exclusive Rame Folgore copper paintwork and six-spoke aerodynamic alloy wheels. The interior upholstery makes use of a new sustainable material called Econyl, which is a nylon created using recycled fishing nets. The Folgore will feature a 12.3-inch instrument display and 8.8-inch central touchscreen powered by Android Automotive software.
ALL-ELECTRIC ‘FOLGORE’ RANGE ANNOUNCED Maserati is embarking on its switch to an electric line-up, revealing plans that it will introduce three electric models in 2023, a further three EVs by 2025 and have an entirely electric line-up by 2030. The arrival of the ‘Folgore’ (meaning ‘lightning’ in English) electric range will include the launch of a Maserati GranTurismo coupé with more than 1,200bhp. The new model features a tri-motor setup for four-wheel drive, serving up a 0-62mph time of under three seconds and a top speed of more than 186mph. It will also spawn a soft-top GranCabrio version in the same year. Calling the GranTurismo ‘a true icon for the brand’, Maserati said it will offer ‘cutting-edge technical solutions derived from Formula E, superb performance, comfort and elegance, all typical of
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the Trident.’ By 2025 it will be joined by an electric version of the MC20 supercar, along with a new Quattroporte saloon and Levante large SUV, sitting above the Grecale. It’s possible the latter could sit on the newly developed Stellantis STLA Medium platform, which is billed as offering a driving range of up to 440 miles. One model that isn’t mentioned in the masterplan is the Ghibli, so will there be a next generation edition? Will it survive, or not? Only time will tell. While the GranTurismo and GranCabrio models will also be offered with petrol engines, Maserati has outlined its plan to go all-electric as a brand by 2030, as part of the wider ‘Dare Forward 2030’ plan of the Stellantis group.
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MORSELS BMW has acquired the Alpina brand, securing its long-term future. The two firms first forged a close working relationship more than 50 years ago. No financial arrangements have been revealed. DS Automobiles was once again the lowest emitting car marque in Europe, with an average of 97.3g/km. From 2024, every new model launched by the French premium brand will be 100% electric.
Eurocell, an Anglo-Korean next-generation battery production company, will build its first £600 million European Gigafactory in 12 months’ time, in either the UK, the Netherlands or Spain. The location of the Eurocell Gigafactory will depend upon government support and investment. The company says its batteries are safer and last 10 times longer than conventional lithium-ion. Mazda has begun importing cars directly from Japan into the Portbury Docks in Bristol for the first time, rather than them being delivered to Zeebrugge and then subsequently brought into the UK. The new arrangement will see improved logistics for Mazda, with a vessel delivering up to 1,200 cars every 10 days to Portbury Docks, with the compound facility having a capacity of 8,000 cars. A partnership between PodPoint and Volkswagen to roll out free EV charging points to 600 UK Tesco stores has hit a milestone, as the 500th store in Inverness, Scotland opens for business. The joint venture between PodPoint, Volkswagen and Tesco began in 2019 and has seen 1,000 EV chargers installed, resulting in more than 2 million charges, or 41 million miles of free electric driving. In 2021, 40% of all Porsche models sold were either plug-in hybrid or fully electric, with the German firm expecting the figure to rise to half of all sales by 2025 and to more than 80% by 2030. A new battery plant is to built at the Stellantis facility in Termoli, Italy. The Automotive Cells Company joint venture is committed to increasing capacity to at least 120 gigawatt hours by 2030. Stellantis and TotalEnergies/Saft founded the Automotive Cells Company in August 2020 and has just finalised an agreement for Mercedes-Benz to join as a new, equal partner in the venture. Suzuki has updated its Approved Used car programme, providing better availability across the network, delivering the best customer service and reinforcing the ethos of being number one for trust. The Suzuki Approved Used scheme covers cars up to 8 years old and 70,000 miles and includes a 12-month warranty and UK and European roadside cover, MOT protection, a multi-point check and history verification. The Volkswagen Group and Salzgitter AG has inked a deal for the supply of low-CO2 steel from the end of 2025. The steel will be used in the Trinity e-model, to be made at Wolfsburg from 2026.
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ON? A ROUND-UP OF IMPORTANT MOTORING SHOWS AND EVENTS APRIL 2022 SUNDAY 16 APRIL Brooklands Classic Gathering (Postponed from 1st January) Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0QN www.brooklandsmuseum.com SUNDAY 24 APRIL British Marques Day Featuring MG Day Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0QN www.brooklandsmuseum.com SUNDAY 24 APRIL Simply Italian National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO24 7ZN www.beaulieu.co.uk SATURDAY 30 APRIL ABB Formula E FIA World Championship Monaco www.fiaformulae.com/en SATURDAY 30 APRIL Italian Car Day Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0QN www.brooklandsmuseum.com
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CITROËN C5 X he world needs more estates. Big, long boot spaces, low load lips, more aerodynamic and better to drive than an SUV… Yet, SUVs are far more in demand across the UK, Europe and beyond. So perhaps Citroën has the answer with the new C5 X; a sleek, quirky-looking car that the French company says combines “the elegance and status of a saloon, modernity and versatility of an SUV,
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and the dynamism and practicality of an estate.” We’re glad that’s all cleared up, then. Suffice to say that the Citroën C5 X is closest in nature to a rugged estate; similar in size to a Volkswagen Arteon, but also targeting family SUVs such as the Nissan Qashqai with its chunky 55-section tyres and butch black plastic addenda that brings an edge of off-road swagger, despite the C5 X
being front-wheel drive only. The large Citroën is offered with a choice of 1.2- and 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines, both with an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, but there’s no diesel, on account of the car being built in China – a country that hasn’t embraced the fuel. Here we’re trying the range-topping plug-in hybrid, which gets a 177bhp 1.6-litre
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turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine combined with a 109bhp electric motor and 12.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is good for a pure electric range of 31 miles. It is a lovely, comfy drive, just what many will want from a big Citroën. It’s quiet and smooth, particularly at lower speeds and in electric mode, while the steering is light yet precise enough to make for relaxing progress. That comfort aspect is chiefly thanks to Citroën’s trademark ‘progressive hydraulic cushion’ suspension. It irons out all but the worst bumps in the road for really excellent ride comfort, aided by adaptive dampers that are standard on the plug-in hybrid. The trade-off is plenty of body roll in corners and, even in Sport mode, the C5 X understeers too much and simply isn’t a car that you’ll relish driving on a good, entertaining road. It’s confident but comfort-oriented, and that’s absolutely fine. However, suspension isn’t the only thing that makes for a comfortable car. The powertrain is unobtrusive in its unhurried progress, but even in moderate acceleration the 1.6-litre petrol engine sounds coarse and boomy. Wind flutter at motorway
speeds is noticeable, too, and it’s tricky to judge finer brake pedal input for smooth stopping. In short, while ride comfort is very good, overall refinement could be better. The interior feels classy and looks great, albeit with a few notable issues. Up front, there’s plenty of room and adjustability for even a tall driver to get comfortable, and on this topspecification Shine Plus model, the textile panels and textured plastics give an almost Volvo-like aura – a compliment, indeed. Praise be, there are also straightforward, physical buttons for the ventilation system. The standard 12-inch colour touchscreen has everything you want, including navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and more. The graphics aren’t as sharp as they are on a Volkswagen or Kia system, for instance, but it does respond quickly enough and is easy to operate once you’ve fathomed that you have to swipe across the touchscreen to access various menus. Two adults in the back seats will be perfectly comfortable, although the car’s narrowing windowline makes it feel dark back there, even if you’ve got the optional sunroof fitted. The plug-in hybrid system gets a slightly smaller boot, with 485 litres of space on offer compared with 545 in the petrol C5 X models. Even so, that’s larger than you’ll find in both the Arteon Fastback and Shooting Brake, or an SUV like a Nissan Qashqai, and the usefully low load lip and long boot floor will make it very practical in everyday use. Vicky Parrott
FACTS & FIGURES On sale Now In showrooms May 2022 Prices £35,180 to £38,670 Bodystyles 5-door Crossover Engines 1.6 Petrol plug-in hybrid automatic (221bhp) Trim levels Sense Plus, Shine, Shine Plus Also consider Skoda Superb iV, Volkswagen Arteon e-Hybrid Model tested Shine Plus Plug-in Hybrid Price £38,670 Built in Chengdu, China Codename E43 Generation 3 Platform EMP2 Bodystyle 5-door crossover, 5-seats Layout Front-wheel drive Powerplant 1,598cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbocharged petrol with electric motor and 12.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack Gearbox 8-speed automatic Max power (engine) 177bhp @ 6,000rpm Max power (electric motor) 109bhp Max power (combined) 221bhp Max torque (engine) 184lb ft @ 1,750rpm Max torque (electric motor) 236lb ft Max torque (combined) 266lb ft Top speed 145mph 0-62mph 7.8secs CO2 emissions 30g/km Economy (combined) 236.2mpg Tank (fuel) 40 litres Range (electric motor) 34 miles Recharge time (Domestic socket/7.4kW home charger) Under 8 hours/Under 2 hours Insurance tba BIK rate (2022/2023 tax year) 12% Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,805/2,062mm Boot space (min/max) 485/1,580 litres Kerb/max towing weight 1,722/1,350kg Euro NCAP rating Not yet tested Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flat/selfseal/repair kit) No/no/no/no/yes Warranty 3 years/60,000 miles Warranty (Battery) 8 years/100,000 miles Verdict If you can forgive the underwhelming powertrain, the C5 X is refreshingly different and quirky, while still ticking all the common-sense boxes, too. Rating ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 8/10
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TESLA MODEL Y t’s been a long time coming to the UK, but the Tesla Model Y is finally here. And what a great start it is off to, claiming fourth place in the February new car registration charts, and narrowly beating the Model 3 to the title of best-selling electric vehicle. And if the rows and rows of cars ready to be delivered to customers at Tesla’s Dartford facility is anything to go by, then there’s more of that to come.
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If you’re the kind of buyer that likes to read up and absorb every statistic possible on your new car, you’re going to be sadly disappointed with Tesla. Many of the vital figures are shrouded in an air of mystery with none of the information quoted on the company’s website, in the car’s handbook, or available when we asked the Tesla PR team. Questions about the maximum power and torque, were met by “no
comment, we don’t disclose those figures”, and vital information like the car’s kerbweight and towing capacity is only contained on a plate that resides under the front driver’s seat. That’s not very helpful when the car had been returned several days earlier. Getting going in the Model Y is easy and a flick of the right-hand column stalk, will see you engage drive. The same stalk activates the cruise control, or rather ‘Autopilot’ in Tesla speak, and also selects ‘Park’ when you come to the end of your driving. The handbrake is automatically applied, so you don’t have to worry about that. On the lefthand stalk there’s the indicators and you can flash your lights, but all other functionality, including the operation of the windscreen wipers is all contained within the touchscreen, which can be a bit of a mixed blessing. If you’ve got it open on the right page, then it’s easy to find the setting you want, but if not, your eyes will be off the road for far too long searching for the functionality. The touchscreen itself is easy to operate and sprouts out of the dashboard like a large iPad. Even data like the speed of the vehicle is contained on the screen, so there are times that you’re not always aware of the speed that you’re doing, unless you’re religiously checking it. One of the biggest annoyances, especially
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“THE CABIN OF THE MODEL Y APPEARS QUITE BASIC AT FIRST, THOUGH MINIMALISTIC IS PROBABLY A BETTER DESCRIPTION.” on a car costing £55k, is that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay isn’t available. Instead, the car is equipped with Bluetooth that will stream your music, but that really isn’t a decent enough substitute in this day and age. The cabin of the Model Y appears quite basic at first, though minimalistic is probably a better description. The dashboard and door tops are pleasingly squidgy, though the faux wood trim looks exactly that, fake. All of the materials feel like they are built to last, though we did experience a few squeaks and rattles during the time we had the car. Faux leather is utilised for both the seat upholstery and the steering wheel, which will make vegans and animal lovers happy. Over long distances the seats are comfortable and it’s very easy to get a comfortable driving position thanks to electrically operated chairs. Even with the panoramic glass roof fitted, there’s plenty of headroom both front and back, and rear seat occupants will have plenty of space to lounge about in. Getting in and out is easy thanks to wide opening doors, though the door handles are fiddly to operate. All round vision is largely decent from the driver’s seat, though it’s a good job that there are cameras to aid reversing, as the view through the rear screen is shallow.
Squeeze the accelerator and there’s swift performance away from rest. As Tesla doesn’t reveal power figures, it’s difficult to benchmark against rival cars, however, there’s plentiful acceleration and strong meaty brakes to bring you to a stop. Three driving modes of Comfort, Standard and Sport are available, but we found that there wasn’t very much difference between any of them and kept it set to ‘comfort’. When up to a cruising speed there’s very little sound to be heard from the outside world, with road and wind noise all impressively muted. When tackling some entertaining back roads, there were times when the steering felt too direct and certainly on the motorway, it could be described as nervous. The Model Y feels quite agile through bends, with not very much body lean, and a confidence inspiring planted feel, no doubt due to the twin motor all-wheel drive system. Ride comfort is to be commended, with all but the biggest of bumps shrugged off as though they weren’t there. The Model Y is a deeply impressive car, and though it isn’t perfect, we can see why there are so many fans for the brand. This Tesla will appeal to the same kind of person that must have the latest iPhone and iPad, despite the high purchase price. Ian Robertson
FACTS & FIGURES On sale Now In showrooms Now Prices £54,990 to £64,990 Bodystyles 5-door SUV Engines Electric automatic (unknown bhp) Trim levels Long Range, Performance Also consider Jaguar I-Pace, Skoda Enyaq iV Coupé vRS Model tested Long Range Price £54,990 Built in Shanghai, China Codename Model Y Generation 1 Platform Model 3 Bodystyle 5-door SUV, 5-seats Layout Four-wheel-drive Powerplant Electric motor and unknown kWh lithium-ion battery pack Gearbox 1-speed automatic Max power Unknown Max torque Unknown Top speed 135mph 0-60mph 4.8secs CO2 emissions 0g/km Range 331 miles Recharge time (Domestic socket/7kW home charger/50kW rapid charger/150kW rapid charger) 36 hours/12 hours/1 hour/20 minutes Insurance 50 BIK rate (2021/2022 tax year) 2% Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,751/2,129mm Boot space (min/max) 854/2,041 litres Kerb/max towing weight Not known/Not known Euro NCAP rating Not yet tested Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flat/selfseal/repair kit) No/no/no/no/no Warranty – car 4 years/50,000 miles Warranty – battery 8 years/120,000 miles Verdict A deeply impressive, feature rich product that will appeal to those that must have the latest technology at any cost. Rating ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 9/10
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VAUXHALL GRANDLAND auxhall is on a mission to totally reinvent its lineup. The new ’Vizor’ design language was revealed on the GT X Experimental concept car, and the fresh look rolled out to the Mokka, the new Astra, and the latest incarnations of the Crossland and Grandland. Only the Corsa, Insignia and the company’s van based MPVs are still to adopt the
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more radical appearance. Here we test the Grandland, which has been enlivened no end by the adoption of the new styling, where previously it could be accused of being a little on the bland side. Extensive colour coding, wing-style headlights, twin displays for the interior and an uplift in technology are the major changes, even if the powerplants remain largely the same. Finally, the line-up
has been streamlined with just three trim levels – Design, GS Line and Ultimate – a theme that is common to the entire car line-up. We take delivery of a long-term Grandland diesel in just a few weeks, so we concentrated on the plug-in hybrid edition of the car at the UK launch in the pretty Cotswolds. With CO2 emissions of 31g/km and a pure electric driving range of 39 mile, this is the vehicle to choose if you’re a company car driver, on account of its low benefit-in-kind taxation. This plugin hybrid is rated at 12% compared to a hefty 31% for the equivalent diesel. No wonder so many business users are abandoning their diesels in favour of electrified vehicles. There’s gutsy performance away from the lights from the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, with plenty of overtaking potential on faster roads. The drivetrain switches from electric to petrol in an imperceptible manner, with the Grandland starting off in the zero emissions mode initially and chipping in with the combustion engine as and when required, or if there’s no available range. Slot the joystickcontroller into ‘D’ to start off, or if you want to increase the level of brake regeneration, slide it one more
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FACTS & FIGURES On sale Now In showrooms Now Prices £28,310 to £37,375 Bodystyles 5-door SUV Engines 1.5 Diesel automatic (129bhp) 1.6 Petrol plug-in hybrid automatic (221bhp) Trim levels Design, GS Line, Ultimate Also consider Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008
notch into ‘B’. While the Grandland can’t operate using a single pedal arrangement like the Nissan Leaf and other vehicles can, there’s additional harnessing of the energy that brings you to a stop more quickly. You’ll be unsurprised to learn that the Grandland feels very much like a Peugeot 3008 in the way that it drives, as the two cars share underpinnings. There’s taut, tidy handling through the bends and steering that is relatively light and responsive. It feels particularly manoeuvrable around town, where it makes parking very easy. Refinement is good, with a well hushed engine that only gets raspy if you’re making hay with the right-hand pedal. Pleasingly, road, tyre and wind noise levels are nicely contained. Ride comfort is good, with the worst lumps and bumps soaked up well. The cabin of the previous Grandland X was always a bit of a let-down, but this has been transformed with the latest car, thanks to twin black panel screens – 12- and 10-inches, respectively. They deliver a more hi-tech appearance, and the infotainment touchscreen is usefully angled towards the driver. There’s a full complement of features, including Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth, as well as a navigation
system. Pleasingly there’s a knob to control the volume, rather than plus and minus buttons, and separate ventilations controls, instead of being integrated into the touchscreen, like its Peugeot cousin. Material quality is enhanced, with a squidgy dashboard top and semi-soft door tops. The faux leather and cloth sports seats are nicely bolstered, but there’s a feeling of being perched on top of the chairs, rather than being ensconced within them. It’s pleasing that there’s front and rear parking sensors and a 180-degree rear camera as the view through the window isn’t exactly brilliant. Large, deep door mirrors make manoeuvring in tight car parks easy. Headroom is pretty good front and back, with the amount of knee and leg space well up to class standards. Cargo carrying capacity is compromised on this plug-in hybrid edition compared to the diesel, with just 390 litres of space, compared to 512 litres on the diesel. Fold the rear chairs down using the boot mounted levers and there’s 1,528 litres, compared to 1,652 litres by opting for the diesel. Peer underneath the boot floor and there’s a series of handy trays that boosts versatility. Ian Robertson
Model tested GS Line 1.6 Turbo PHEV Price £33,820 Built in Eisenach, Germany Codename Not known Generation 1 Facelift Platform EMP2 Bodystyle 5-door SUV, 5-seats Layout Front-wheel-drive Powerplant 1,598cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbocharged petrol with electric motor and 13.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack Gearbox 8-speed automatic Max power (engine) 178bhp @ 6,000rpm Max power (electric motor) 109bhp @ 2,500rpm Max power (combined) 221bhp Max torque (engine) 221bhp @ 3,000rpm Max torque (electric motor) 236bhp Max torque (combined) 266bhp Top speed 140mph 0-62mph 8.9secs CO2 emissions 31g/km Economy (combined) 192.0mpg Tank 43 litres Range (electric motor) 39 miles Recharge time (Domestic socket/3.6kW home charger) 5 hours 45 minutes/3 hours 30 minutes Insurance 23 BIK rate (2022/2023 tax year) 12% Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,477/2,098mm Boot space (min/max) 390/1,528 litres Kerb/max towing weight 1,735/1,250kg Euro NCAP rating (pre-facelift) Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flat/self-seal/repair kit) No/no/no/no/yes Warranty (Car) 3 years/60,000 miles Warranty (Battery) 8 years/100,000 miles Verdict This update has transformed the Grandland, with more distinctive looks, an interior that looks hi-tech and generous equipment levels. Rating ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 8/10
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RENAULT TRAFIC PASSENGER ith traditional seven-seat multi-purpose vehicles having fallen out of fashion, and SUVs taken over the mantle for carrying vast numbers of occupants, if you don’t fancy a bulky off-roader, then you don’t have a lot of options. One area of the market that many people don’t think about is the vanbased scene, but there’s plenty of options. Citroën, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen, to name a few, all offer different options aimed at the family buyer. Our test car, the Renault Traffic Passenger, even has the ability to carry nine passengers, on account of its three rows of three seating. And sure it’s quite bulky at more than five metres, but the exterior shrinks around you it’s also a whole lot of fun to pilot. And besides, you can really give white van man a run for his money. Anyone thinking that the Trafic will be slow needs to spend ten minutes with this dCi 150 edition, as it’s surprisingly swift, has a sweet gear change and is a really capable way of carrying lots of people. With 148bhp on tap and a generous 258lb ft of torque, this Renault can accelerate to 62mph in just 13.6 seconds. The engine may be grumbly when cold, but once warmed through, it settles down nicely. Road, tyre and wind noise are all neatly contained, making the Trafic a decent companion on the motorway at 70mph. The steering is light and communicative and there’s very little in the way of body lean when cornering, with handling that is tidier that you would expect. There’s oodles of grip with a planted demeanour that flatters the confidence of the driver. Ride comfort is pretty good and only the fiercest of imperfections are transferred into the cabin, making it
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more accomplished than many cars. Climb up into the driver’s seat and you’ll be immediately struck that the relationship between the steering wheel and gear lever is close to perfection. With a commanding view out, it’s incredibly easy to pilot, though there isn’t much space to put your left foot, once you’ve come off of the clutch, with the bulky centre console impeding comfort. The ambience is incredibly car like, with faux wood dashboard appliqués, easy to understand controls and a large infotainment touchscreen with navigation as standard. The plastics are all of the hard variety, but they’re robust and strong and will stand up well to a punishing life. A manual hand brake lever nestles between the driver and middle passenger seat, which is surprising as an electric item would be more space efficient. Around the cabin there’s plenty of room for oddments, including a large bin to the left of the gear lever, a big shelf atop the dashboard, a pair of cupholders at either end of the dashboard, large door pockets and a good-sized glovebox. Every row has generous leg and knee room and it’s easy to hop in and out thanks to sliding side doors. Boot space is quite simply huge, even with all chairs in use. Thanks to large windows, all round visibility is first class from the driver’s seat, making it a joy to drive.
FACTS & FIGURES On sale Now In showrooms Now List prices £40,700 to £50,943 Bodystyles 5-door MPV Powerplants 2.0 diesel manual (109bhp), 2.0 diesel manual and automatic (148bhp), 2.0 diesel Manual (168bhp) Trim levels Business, Sport Also consider Ford Tourneo Custom, Vauxhall Vivaro Life Version tested Sport SL28 dCi 150 Price £46,383 Built in Sandouville, France Codename X82 Generation 3 Facelift Platform Not known Bodystyle 5-door MPV, 9-seats Layout Front-wheel-drive Powerplant 1,997cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with stop-start Gearbox 6-speed manual Max power 148bhp @ 3,500rpm Max torque 258lb ft @ 1,500rpm Top speed 110mph 0-62mph 13.6secs CO2 emissions192g/km Economy (combined) 38.7mpg Tank 80 litres Range 681 miles Insurance tba BIK rate (2021/2022 tax year) 37% Size (length/width with mirrors) 5,080/2,312mm Boot space (min/max) 1,000/4,700 litres Kerb/max towing weight 2,054/1,630kg Euro NCAP rating Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flat/ self-sealing/repair kit) Yes/no/no/no/no cost option Warranty 4 years/100,000 miles Verdict An accomplished and viable alternative to the traditional MPV. It’s quite pricey, though, but goes like stink. Rating ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 8/10
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DS 9 E-TENSE 250 ith a larger 15.6kWh battery pack, the arrival of the more powerful DS 9 E-Tense 250 model to replace the current 225 allows the plug-in hybrid executive saloon to run in pure electric mode for up to 38 miles. The newcomer is powered by a four-cylinder, 1.6-litre 197bhp PureTech petrol engine, linked to a 109bhp electric motor and eight-speed automatic transmission. While it’s not the fastest out of the starting blocks, DS Automobiles is keen to point out that comfort is a priority over pace. The petrol hybrid powertrain is certainly punchy enough for day-today driving, though. Drive modes called Electric, Comfort, Hybrid and Sport alter the characteristics and responses of the car and a ‘B’ setting on the gear lever increases the levels of regenerative braking to recoup lost energy and boost the battery levels. While there is no single-pedal driving option, this setting does work well in busier stop, start traffic. Despite its large dimensions, the DS 9 E-Tense 250 is quite agile and easy to manoeuvre. It feels well balanced on twisty lanes with good levels of grip and body lean is well contained. Active Scan suspension looks ahead for any uneven surfaces, adjusting the car’s dampers to smooth out the creases. While it works in most scenarios, it’s occasionally caught out. The steering is a bit of a disappointment though, as it lacks weight. Refinement is an area where this car excels, with all occupants well protected from any road, tyre or wind noise, and left to enjoy the luxurious fixtures and fittings. The DS 9 is an elegantly styled fourdoor saloon guaranteed to attract attention as it passes. The badge
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still leaves onlookers confused, even though it has been seven years since DS Automobiles was launched as a stand-alone brand. The 3D-effect grille is striking, and the Active Vision LED headlights follow the direction of the steering wheel for excellent illumination at night. Moving inside, the cabin is beautifully crafted with fine-leather upholstered seats that are poweroperated, heated, ventilated, and even offer a massage function. The main nerve centre of the car is a 12-inch touchscreen, with creature comforts including a 14-speaker uprated Focal sound system, TomTom navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is wireless charging on the Rivoli+ model and the traditional BRM time piece adorns the top of the dashboard. The infotainment system can be a bit clunky at times, but everything else worked well with shortcut buttons to many systems, along with a nice chunky gear lever and flat-bottomed steering wheel. Back seat passengers are treated to plenty of knee and elbow room, but six footers will find their hair brushing the headlining. The boot can swallow 510 litres of luggage, and there’s plenty of compartments to store oddments throughout the cabin with a deep central cubby bin, compact glovebox and decent door bins. Maxine Ashford
FACTS & FIGURES On sale April 2022 In showrooms April 2022 Prices £47,100 to £50,200 Bodystyles 4-door saloon Engines 1.6 Petrol plug-in hybrid automatic (246bhp) Trim levels Performance Line +, Rivoli + Also consider BMW 530e, Mercedes-Benz E 350 e Model tested Rivoli + E-Tense 250 Automatic Price £50,200 Built in Shenzhen, China Generation 1 Codename X83 Platform EMP2 Bodystyle 4-door saloon, 5-seats Layout Front-wheel-drive Powerplant 1,598cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo petrol with electric motor and 15.6kWh lithiumion battery pack Gearbox 8-speed automatic Max power (engine) 197bhp @ 6,000rpm Max power (electric motor) 109bhp Max power (combined) 246bhp Max torque (engine) 221lb ft @ 3,000rpm Max torque (electric motor) 236lb ft Max torque (combined) 266lb ft Top speed 149mph 0-62mph 8.1secs CO2 emissions 26g/km Economy (combined) 256.8mpg Tank (fuel) 42 litres Range (electric motor) 38 miles Recharge time (Domestic socket/7kW home charger) 6 hours/1 hours 45 minutes Insurance 39 BIK rate (2022/2023 tax year) 12% Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,934/2,079mm Boot space 510 litres Kerb/max towing weight 1,864/1,300kg Euro NCAP rating Not yet tested Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flat/ self-seal/repair kit) No/no/no/no/yes Warranty 3 years/60,000 miles Warranty (Battery) 5 years/100,000 miles Verdict Easy on the eye, pleasant to drive and luxurious, but the DS 9 faces stiff competition from the German marques. Rating ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 8/10
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£20,335 Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic 4 Not known MQB A0 5-door hatchback Front-wheel drive 999cc, 3-cylinder, 12-valve, turbocharged petrol 6-speed manual 109bhp @ 5,500rpm 148lb ft @ 2,000-3,000rpm 127mph 10.0secs 117g/km 50.4-55.4mpg 40 litres 488 miles 12 28% 4,108/1,954mm 380/1,190 litres 1,194kg 1,100kg Not yet tested
Transmission Max power Max torque Top speed 0-62mph CO2 emission Economy (combined) Fuel tank size Range Insurance BIK rate (2022/2023 tax year) Size (length/width with mirrors) Boot space Kerb weight Max towing weight Euro NCAP rating Spare wheel (full-size/spacesaver/ No/no/no/no/yes No/no/no/no/yes run-flat/self-sealing/repair kit) Warranty 3 years/60,000 miles 3 years/60,000 miles
ook how far these Volkswagen Group small cars have come. Each, in their earliest incarnations, were created way before the brands became part of the vast Volkswagen Group. You can trace Skoda’s small car roots back as far as 1985, when it revealed the Favorit, although that car didn’t arrive in the UK until later. Upgrades using the VW Group parts bin saw it morph into the Felicia in 1994, before making way for the first-generation Fabia in 1999. Each incarnation has been a revelation and this year we welcome the fourth car in the series. Reaching showrooms just about now, it has been delayed by ‘you know what’ and is instantly recognisable as from the Fabia family. Its overall length has grown by 11 centimetres and the wheelbase by 9 centimetres, and yet its lower to give a more planted appearance. Boot space is up by 50 litres, and the latest car offers occupants more cabin room thanks to the more generous dimensions. In selecting the Fabia’s competitor for this twin test, we chose a car that can trace its roots back to the first-generation car that was launched in Spain in 1984, and arrived here a year later in October 1985, as part of the launch of the SEAT brand to the UK market. Back when that car was launched, SEAT had previously been using Fiat designs, with the Ibiza its first all-new car designed from scratch without any help from the Italian car maker. Indeed, SEAT brought in expertise from Porsche to create its engines, with a System Porsche rear window sticker added to provide some extra gravitas to the Spanish firm’s small car. Here we test the Ibiza in fifth generation facelift guise, a design that was first unleashed in 2017, with a midlife refresh to the design last year. At 4,059mm long, its around 5 centimetres shorter than the Fabia, but shares the same 2,564mm wheelbase. Sitting squatter than its Skoda rival, the Ibiza has a sporty, dynamic ambience that is designed to appeal to the young.
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SEAT Ibiza 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/40/R18 Continental ContiSportContact 5 tyres with tyre repair kit 60/40 split/folding rear seats Alarm system Ambient lighting Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Automatic headlights Autonomous emergency braking Cruise control with speed limiter DAB radio with navigation system and 9.2inch touchscreen, 6-speakers, USB-C sockets, voice control and steering wheel controls Digital instruments Drive mode selector Driver drowsiness detection Driver, passenger, side and head airbags with passenger de-activation Dual-zone climate control Electric and heated mirrors with power folding Electric windows front and rear Electronic stability programme with traction control Front fog lights Hill start assist ISOFIX child safety seat fasteners for rear outer seats Lane assist Leather flat-bottomed steering wheel LED daytime running lights LED headlights with adaptive functionality LED rear lights Microsuede upholstery Rain sensor Rear privacy glass Remote central locking Tyre pressure monitors What’s Hot Willing, eager engine. Silky gearbox. Very well equipped for the price. Sporty and youthful cabin. Wireless Apple CarPlay a boon. What’s Not CO2 emissions and fuel economy figures aren’t quite as good as the Fabia. Performance is marginally down compared to the Skoda. There’s a smaller boot. Not as much leg and knee room in the back. Too much tyre and road noise at motorway speeds. Parking sensors are an obvious omission and an optional extra. No diesel engines anymore, no Cupra edition and no three-door editions. SEAT only provides the default three year warranty, unlike some other rivals.
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The racy looking Ibiza is backed up by an eager and willing 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that develops 109bhp and 148lb ft of torque. This makes for plentiful performance out on the road, though the SEAT’s behaviour isn’t quite as dynamic as the badge up front alludes to. There’s decent agility through the bends, very little body roll, and it feels planted on the road, but ultimately lacks the fun factor that sporting hatches deliver in spades. The steering is responsive, but could be edgier and direct. At a motorway gallop there’s too much road and tyre noise entering the cabin, but pleasingly wind flutter is nicely contained. The suspension is given a sporty flavour and a hint of firmness, but soaks up the bumps pretty well, with only the deepest of potholes troubling occupants.
Sharing the same engine as the Ibiza, with the installation in the Fabia it feels like there’s been a little more time devoted to refinement, with the engine remaining quiet right across the rev range, and even when you’re in a press on mood, it never becomes anything more than background chatter. There’s decent pace off the line, with good mid-range overtaking muscle and the slick six-speed manual gearbox is a great companion. The steering is pleasingly responsive, the handling taut and tidy and there’s an air of safety and predictability that is confidence inspiring. There’s a little road and tyre noise to be heard, but overall, the amount of noise entering the cabin from the outside is generally well contained. Ride comfort is decent, with only severe imperfections and deep potholes conspiring to harm the ride.
“YOU CAN TRACE SKODA’S SMALL CAR ROOTS
BACK AS FAR AS 1985, WHEN IT REVEALED THE FAVORIT, ALTHOUGH THAT CAR DIDN’T ARRIVE IN THE UK UNTIL LATER.”
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wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity as standard. We like that there’s separate controls for the ventilation system, rather than them being crammed into the infotainment touchscreen. The leather flatbottomed steering wheel is nice to hold and that’s paired with a lovely, chunky gear lever. Skoda knows how to design a classy cabin, with a clear layout, and controls that are logically arranged. We love the metallic thumb wheels on the newly designed steering wheel and the chunky gear lever is
perfectly positioned for comfort. While the dashboard and door tops are resolutely hard, everything feels nicely screwed together and built to last. The cloth seats have good bolstering and are supportive over longer distances and we appreciate the separate controls for the ventilation system, as in the Ibiza. The 9.2-inch touchscreen is prominently placed for ease of use, but think it is penny pinching that Skoda charges £55 for Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay to be fitted, especially on SE L models that are one down from the top.
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Skoda Fabia 16-inch alloy wheels with 195/55/R16 Continental ContiSportContact 5 tyres with tyre repair kit 60/40 split/folding rear seats Air conditioning Ambient lighting Anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection Bluetooth smartphone connectivity Cloth seats Cruise control with speed limiter DAB radio with navigation system and 9.2-inch touchscreen, 6-speakers, USB-C sockets, voice control and steering wheel controls Driver, passenger, side and head airbags with passenger de-activation Dual-zone climate control Electric mirrors Electric windows front and rear Electronic stability programme with traction control Emergency e-call system Front fog lights ISOFIX child safety seat fasteners for front passenger and rear outer seats Keyless start Lane assist Leather steering wheel and gear knob LED daytime running lights LED headlights Rear parking sensors Remote central locking Tyre pressure monitors What’s Hot Lower CO2 emissions and better fuel economy. Punchier performance with a higher top speed. Bigger boot. Roomier cabin, with more leg and knee room for rear seat occupants. Refined, gutsy engine. Smooth and slick gearbox. Drives nicely. It’s the sensible option. Classy cabin that feels nicely screwed together. Lots of interior storage. What’s Not Hard dashboard and door top plastics. No diesel option or sporty vRS flagship. Three-door superminis are out of fashion. No estate this time around. Warranty only three years and isn’t as generous as Korean rivals.
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Roominess is part of Skoda’s DNA and that’s why the Fabia will accommodate six footers in the back quite comfortably, even if the front seats are positioned as far back as they go. Rear legroom is quite simply astonishing, whereas in the Ibiza it is merely average for the supermini class. Both cars have lots of headroom in the back and access is good thanks to doors that open widely. Boot space is more generously proportioned in the Fabia, too, with 380 litres with the seats up and 1,190 litres with the rear chairs folded down. Each of the cars have a 60/40 split backrest, with the Ibiza
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capable of carrying 355 litres and 823 litres, respectively. Neither of the cars are capable of folding the rear seats down flat, but at least with the Skoda, there’s a two-tier boot floor, with divider. It’s also the easier car to load thanks to a lower sill. For oddment space, the Ibiza has a handy tray in front of the gear lever, large door pockets, a decently proportioned glovebox and a pair of cupholders, but no armrest, whereas the Fabia features a large area in front of the gear stick, features a large glovebox, decent door pockets and a compact area underneath the central armrest.
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£55 optional extra on the Fabia. There’s LED headlights and daytime running lights, interior ambient lighting, automatic headlights, cruise control with speed limiter, dual-zone climate control, electric windows all round and front fog lights, as well as six airbags, autonomous emergency braking, lane assist and Isofix child safety seat fasteners for the rear outer seats on the Ibiza, and the addition of front passenger seat fixings for the Fabia. Other features include electric mirrors on both cars, with heated and power folding functionality on the SEAT. Other items fitted to the Ibiza include an alarm system, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, digital instruments, a drive mode selector, driver drowsiness detection,
hill start assist, adaptive headlights, LED taillights, microsuede upholstery, a rain sensor and rear privacy glass. The Fabia counters with an emergency e-call system, keyless start, a leather gear knob and rear parking sensors. Our researchers were able to find the Skoda Fabia SE L 1.0 TSI available at £18,498, a 9% discount and £1,837 saving off the full price at CarFile (www. carfile.net). By comparison, the SEAT Ibiza FR Sport 1.0 TSI was found cheaper at £18,106, with a saving of £3,744 off the list price and a discounted rate of 17% at Broadspeed (www.broadspeed. com). Just bear in mind that to achieve these rates, it is likely that you’ll have to purchase the car using the respective manufacturer’s finance scheme.
“…SEAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN USING FIAT DESIGNS, WITH THE IBIZA ITS FIRST ALL-NEW CAR DESIGNED FROM SCRATCH…” ALSO CONSIDER
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Dacia Sandero
Ford Fiesta
Vauxhall Corsa
You’ll pay 50% more for any of the superminis from the mainstream brands, compared to the Sandero. And while previous iterations were distinctly bargain basement, the latest Sandero can cut it with the best.
Recently toppled as best seller in the UK, mainly due to supply problems of semi-conductor chips, the Fiesta has recently been facelifted. Its demeanour is geared towards the more enthusiastic driver.
It’s the new top seller, and features a choice of petrol, diesel, and pure electric editions. Created out of the Stellantis parts bin, it shares its underpinnings with the accomplished Peugeot 208.
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Each of these cars features the same 109bhp 1.0-litre triple cylinder turbocharger, developing 148lb ft of torque, however, it’s the Skoda that is the most frugal of the pair. With CO2 emissions of 117g/km and fuel economy figures of 50.4 to 55.4mpg, these put the SEAT in the shade with 123g/km and 48.7 to 52.3mpg
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on offer. Both cars feature a 40-litre fuel tank, but because of the better fuel efficiency, the Fabia can travel up to 28 miles further. And because company car tax is based on CO2 emissions, the Skoda buyer will pay less at 28%, compared to the 29% threshold that the SEAT falls into. Each of these cars are rated as
group 12 on the official Thatcham insurance tables and come with a warranty that covers the first three years of ownership and up to 60,000 miles. Both cars feature condition based servicing, and so the car’s on board computer will decide automatically when maintenance is required with a dashboard message.
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scrambled, boiled or poached eggs. Starting with the Ibiza, it’s youthful ambience, accomplished driving experience, decent levels of space, and generous equipment levels are the reason why SEAT shifted over 8,700 examples here last year. And it very nearly won this twin test, had it not been for the fact that the Fabia offers more generous
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space for occupants and luggage, is marginally faster and is more efficient in terms of CO2 emissions and fuel economy. Sure it isn’t as generously kitted out, but buyers can spend the £1,515 difference in the list prices of these two to select some goodies from the extensive optional extras list. The Skoda Fabia is this month’s twin test winner.
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SKODA ENYAQ iV 80x SPORTLINE he addition of four-wheel drive to an electric vehicle is, in theory, quite simple, with an additional electric motor plonked on the second axle. And Skoda has done this quite effectively with its Enyaq SportLine. Notice the little ‘x’ after the 80 model name, as this is the indicator that there’s traction capable of being sent electronically to all four wheels. The lithium-ion battery pack remains the same capacity at 82kWh, but maximum power increases from 201 to 261bhp, while torque takes a jump from 229 to 313lb ft. While that makes no difference to the 99mph top speed, acceleration is cut by more than one-and-a-half seconds to 6.7, and the towing capacity rises to 1,200kgs, though disappointingly, that isn’t sufficient to be able to tow a family-sized caravan. Probably more important to everyday drivers is that the maximum electric range drops by 12 miles, with the WLTP combined figure quoted as 311 miles, compared to 323 on the rear-wheel drive edition. The price for all this extra traction is a not insignificant £3,355, though admittedly if you live out in the sticks, it’ll be worth every penny come winter time. The Enyaq is a bit of a wolf in sheep’s clothing, as it hides its performance aspirations well in its family-sized silhouette. It’s lively off the line, is incredibly easy to drive and there’s the benefit of different levels of brake regeneration ferocity by choosing the ‘B’ mode. Refinement is excellent, with a whisper quiet ambience thanks to low levels of road, tyre, and wind noise. There’s engaging handling through the bends, responsive steering, great agility and very little in terms of body lean. Completing the package is a comfortable suspension set up where only the biggest
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bumps will find their way into the cabin, unsettling the occupants. The cabin of the Enyaq is dominated by a huge 13-inch infotainment touchscreen that takes care of all of the major controls for the car. A row of handy shortcuts below the air vents means that you can find important functions quickly, and while we traditionally bemoan when the ventilation controls are integrated into the touchscreen, Skoda has actually made a good job of making things easy to operate. Simplicity is key to the design of the Enyaq, and with a flick of the switch-like gear selector, you’re off. The driving position is lofty, the cabin light and airy and there’s a huge amount of storage dotted around the car, including a lower area underneath the centre console. Some of the plastics feel a little hard and scratchy, but generally the quality is good, especially the faux carbon fibre dashboard appliqué. The steering wheel is nice and chunky, and a smaller display screen delivers essential information like speed and driving data. Interior space is generous, with plenty of room for the lankiest of teenagers to spread out. And with a boot capacity of 585 litres that can be extended to a generous 1,710 litres by folding the rear seats down, there’s more than enough room for family holidays.
FACTS & FIGURES Price £47,875 Built in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Codename Not known Generation 1 Platform MEB Bodystyle 5-door SUV, 5-seats Layout Four-wheel-drive Powerplant Electric motor and 82kWh lithiumion battery pack Gearbox 1-speed automatic Max power 261bhp Max torque 313lb ft Top speed 99mph 0-62mph 6.7secs CO2 emissions 0g/km Range 311 miles Recharge time (7.2kW domestic charger/50kW rapid charger/150kW rapid charger) 13 hours/1 hour 10 minutes/38 minutes Insurance 32 BIK rate (2020/2021 tax year) 2% Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,649/2,147mm Boot space (min/max) 585/1,710 litres Kerbmax towing weight 2,193/1,200kg Euro NCAP rating Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flat/ self-seal/repair kit) No/no/no/no/yes Warranty (car) 3 years/60,000 miles Warranty (electrics) 8 years/100,000 miles What’s Hot Hot performance. Roomy cabin. Big boot. Supportive seats. Easy to drive. Competitive charging times. Decent range. Looks good. What’s Not Some plastics are hard and scratchy. Pricey.Towing capacity isn’t enough to haul a family-sized caravan. Also consider Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic AMG Line, Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Verdict It’s our favourite family sized electric SUV, but you’ve really got to want all-wheel drive to splash out the £3,355 to get it. Rating ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 9/10
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HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC ULTIMATE 64kWh KEITH HAS SPENT TIME WITH THE MOST EXPENSIVE ELECTRIC KONA, BUT RECKONS THAT BETTER VALUE CAN BE FOUND BY CHOOSING THE 39kWh BATTERY PACK. hadn’t considered it before, but there is something Muskmobile-esque about the smoothed-off snout of the facelifted Kona Electric. Indeed, the whole exterior is simpler and far less fussy after its mid-life makeover, with almost all of its exterior mouldings now body-coloured – Konas with combustion engines still have large front grilles and more of a two-tone look overall. It’s different enough to highlight your zerotailpipe emissions status, but not ultrabold in the manner of BMW’s i3 or the diminutive Honda e.
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A shout out for the Hyundai’s excellent LED headlights here, with this Ultimatespecification version also featuring automatic high beam, which works without annoyance to oncoming drivers, judging by a lack of angry flashbacks. Climb aboard and those of you familiar with the pre-facelift Kona Electric will immediately clock that there have been fewer changes indoors. The raised centre console with its push-button drive selector remains, but elsewhere changes are limited to a larger multimedia screen and fully digital instrumentation
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The top-of-the-range Ultimate 64kWh is quite expensive for such a compact car.
immediately ahead of the driver. Everything feels well-assembled and easy to operate, but there’s a decided lack of wow factor going on inside the Kona Electric – it’s a tactile and visual disappointment of greyness. More upsetting is the lack of rear seat space. Okay, not a huge surprise given that the Hyundai is a compact 4.2 metres long, but that’s not tiny. As such I can’t even get my legs behind my driving position – 6 feet isn’t exactly Victorian circus sideshow tall, either. In spite of its compactness, there’s a considerable 1,685kg heft to the Kona Electric, thanks to its 64kWh battery pack. In the same way very few buyers need a diesel-engined supermini these days, hardly anyone needs a compact electric car with such a large claimed range. And the emphasis is very much on the claimed here, as the 230-mile maximum that I achieved while the Kona was with me, falls significantly short of the official 300-mile range claim. For most compact battery electric vehicle buyers, the 150kg lighter 39kWh battery models make more sense. Claimed range is still a useful 189 miles, but getting closer to that should be easier thanks to it being lighter and less powerful, with 134bhp compared
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with the 64kWh versions’ 201bhp arrangement. It also shaves 150kgs off the kerb weight. There’s no questioning the amount of pep on offer with the punchier Kona Electric – it makes very light work of overtakes, which is a bonus on Lincolnshire’s long stretches of singlecarriageway A-roads – but it seems a shame to offer such urgent performance in a package that’s lacking in driver involvement. While not engaging, the handling is very neat and true, thanks to the battery weight being mounted so low down within the car’s frame, but fun is conspicuous by its absence. Take the steering; it’s too light for my personal tastes, but is devoid of much feel, apart from when the front wheels are spinning as they scrabble for traction. No, this is a car where the powertrain is better-suited to a more relaxed, momentum-maintaining style of driving, another factor that favours the less powerful models. Go for the Kona Electric with the smaller battery in Premium trim and you’ve got the pick of the range, as well as saving yourself £6,900 over the flagship Ultimate model tested here. It misses out on some kit, obviously, but the essentials are there, it qualifies for the Government’s £1,500
plug-in car grant and it’ll be less costly to run. Less is very much more with Hyundai’s smallest BEV. Keith WR Jones
FACTS & FIGURES Price (new) £37,765 Colour Surfy Blue metallic Built in Nošovice, Czech Republic Generation 1 Facelift Codename OS Platform K2 Bodystyle 5-door SUV, 5-seats Layout Front-wheel-drive Powerplant Electric motor and 64kWh lithiumion battery pack with 10.5kW on-board charger Gearbox 1-speed automatic Max power 201bhp Max torque 291lb ft Top speed 104mph 0-62mph 7.9secs CO2 emissions 0g/km Range 300 miles Recharge time (domestic socket/7.2kW charger/10.5kW charger/50kW rapid charger/100kW rapid charger) 28 hours/9 hours 15 minutes/3 hours 50 minutes/1 hour 4 minutes/47 minutes Insurance 24 BIK rate (2022/2023 tax year) 2% Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,205/2,070mm Boot space (min/max) 332/1,114 litres Kerb/max towing weight 1,685/100kg Euro NCAP rating Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flats/selfsealing/repair kit) No/no/no/no/yes Warranty 5 years/Unlimited miles Date arrived 1st March 2022
10.25-inch digital instruments 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/55/R17 Michelin Primacy 4 tyres and tyre repair kit 60/40 split/fold rear seats Adaptive cruise control with stop and go Ambient lighting Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Automatic headlights Autonomous emergency braking system with pedestrian and cyclist detection Blind spot warning system Climate control DAB/FM radio with navigation, 10.25-inch touchscreen, 9-speakers, Krell premium audio, USB sockets, voice control and steering wheel controls Drive mode selector Driver, passenger, side and head airbags with passenger side de-activation Electric and heated mirrors with power folding Electric front seats Electric park brake with auto hold Electric sunroof Electric windows front and rear Electronic stability programme with traction control Emergency e-call system Head-up display Heated and ventilated front seats Heated rear seats Heated steering wheel Hill start assist ISOFIX child seat safety fasteners for rear outer seats Keyless entry and start Lane departure warning system Lane keep assist Leather steering wheel Leather upholstery LED daytime running lights LED headlights with high beam assist LED rear lights Parking sensors front and rear Rain sensing windscreen wipers Rear cross traffic alert system Rear privacy glass Reversing camera Tyre pressure monitors Wireless smartphone charging
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTFITTEDTOTESTCAR Surfy Blue metallic paint (£565)
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MAZDA CX-5 AWD GT SPORT AUTOMATIC WHAT IS MAZDA’S FLAGSHIP CX-5 LIKE TO LIVE WITH AFTER ITS SUBTLE, BUT STYLISH, REVAMP? DAVID WILLIAMS AND FAMILY EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY TO FIND OUT. ow do you make your flagship model stand out when – already the SUV of choice for keen drivers and accounting for a quarter of your sales – you freshen it up to renew your attack on the crowded SUV market? Without losing your loyal following? You probably do exactly what Mazda has just done with its CX-5: sharpen up the (already tasty) lines, enhance comfort and refinement levels, improve the handling and broaden the appeal of the trim grades. All while ensuring you don’t throw the baby out
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with the bathwater. I like what I see. We had the choice of two colours for this particular test car if we wanted an automatic (best-suited for the city where this CX-5 will spend most of its life): Snowflake White or Zircon Sand. Given that white inevitably means much cleansing before every photoshoot, we picked Zircon Sand (a £580 option). And boy does it stand out; it looks great in photos too and gives it an ‘urban’ vibe. So what, in short, is new on the revised CX-5 and how successful
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Call me spoilt, but I miss having reverseauto-tilt door mirrors, to check I’m not kerbing the alloy wheels.
are those changes? The new looks – sharper, more aggressive than before – come courtesy of new bumpers front and rear, significantly slimmer headlight and taillight clusters and a far more ‘3D’ front grille. Best of all, looks-wise, is how the bonnet’s ‘nose’ protrudes over that snazzy new grille, presenting a predatory, shark-like snout. It all adds up to a refresh that dates the ‘old’ CX-5 overnight. A cunning marketing move indeed. Other changes include smarter interior trim materials and better insulation for less road noise. ‘Ours’ is the 181bhp 2,191cc, fourcylinder in-line GT Sport automatic diesel offering – on paper – 0-62mph in 9.6 seconds and 129mph, not that I’ll be seeing that figure on the (great) head-up display (standard on GT Sport) any time soon. Other benefits of that GT Sport badge include a reversing camera (I must remember not to wait for the ‘bongs’ when reversing: there aren’t any), a power tailgate, a tilt and slide sunroof, electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, even heated outer rear seats (since when did kids get treated so well?). Qi Wireless phone charging (yippee – standard on the GT Sport) feeds my addiction to my new iPhone
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FACTS & FIGURES Price (new) £39,435 Price (as tested) £40,015 Colour Zircon sand metallic Built in Hiroshima, Japan Codename KF Generation 2 Facelift 2 Platform SkyActiv Bodystyle 5-door SUV, 5-seats Layout Four-wheel-drive Powerplant 2,191cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with stop-start Gearbox 6-speed automatic Max power 181bhp @ 4,000rpm Max torque 328lb ft @ 2,000rpm Top speed 129mph 0-62mph 9.6secs CO2 emission 173g/km Economy (combined) 42.8mpg Economy (On test) 36.8mpg Tank size 58 litres Range 546 miles Insurance 26 BIK rate (2022/2023 tax year) 37% Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,575/2,115mm Boot space (min/max) 510/1,626 litres Kerb/max towing weight 1,835/2,100kg Euro NCAP rating (pre-facelift) Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flats/selfsealing/repair kit) No/no/no/no/yes Warranty 3 years/60,000 miles Date arrived 9th February 2022 Costs None Faults None
40/20/40 split/fold rear seats 360-degree reversing camera Adaptive cruise control with stop and go Adaptive LED headlights Alarm system Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth smartphone compatibility Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist Automatic headlights Autonomous emergency braking system DAB/FM radio and navigation system with 10.25-inch touchscreen, 10-speakers, uprated Bose speakers, USB sockets, voice control and steering wheel controls Drive mode selector Driver drowsiness detection Driver, passenger, side and head airbags with passenger side de-activation Dual-zone climate control Electric and heated mirrors with power folding Electric front seats with memory functionality Electric park brake with auto hold Electric sunroof Electric tailgate Electric windows front and rear Electronic stability programme with traction control Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror Front wiper de-icer Head-up display Heated front and rear outer seats Heated steering wheel Hill start assist ISOFIX child seat safety fasteners for rear outer seats Keyless entry and start Lane departure warning system Lane keeping aid Leather steering wheel and gear knob Leather upholstery LED daytime running lights LED rear light clusters Parking sensors front and rear Rear privacy glass Rain sensing windscreen wipers Rear spoiler Traffic sign recognition Tyre pressure monitors Ventilated front seats Wireless smartphone charging
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HONDA HR-V HYBRID 1.5 i-MMD ADVANCE STYLE 've had a busy month with my ‘Hormone Replacement Vehicle’, and it's taken some very varied driving for me to finally start to 'get' it. I'm lucky enough to rarely do many urban miles, and because I can avoid rush hour at either end of the day, it's unusual for me to spend hours in traffic jams (thanks TomTom!). As a result, I can pile on the miles in pretty short order, as I pound the motorways all over the UK. It's because of this that I was apprehensive about taking on a hybrid, because I suspected that my journeys were unlikely to get the best out of the Honda. Sure enough, it's not proving to be very frugal, but more about that in my next report. The HR-V has a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine, and with just 106lb ft of torque (from 6,000rpm), it's the antithesis of my beloved diesel engines. An electric motor adds to the engine's muscle with an extra 187lb ft, but the 1.1kWh battery pack is soon depleted, leaving the engine to do all of the work. As a result, you have to use the revs to make progress, and the continuously variable transmission works just as you'd expect, changing right down at the slightest prod of the throttle. It's just as well there's no rev counter, or I'd be wincing on every drive… Arrive at a steepish hill and the engine will rev all the way up, sounding unrefined and guzzling fuel; that hybrid powertrain sounds great in principle, but it's not ideal
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for every journey. One thing that makes quite a difference to how it drives is selecting the appropriate driving mode, because each of the three offers something different. While Eco seems to provide the worst of everything an enthusiastic driver desires, Normal improves the steering weighting and the throttle response noticeably, while Sport just makes the engine rev even more. So far so bad, but recently I've been doing more urban driving than usual, including a few days in London where 20mph speed limits and traffic lights are everywhere. I must have averaged about 6mph over those few days and the HR-V was in its element. While an SUV is arguably not the best car for city driving, the Honda's compact dimensions, elevated driving position and automatic transmission actually make it a very attractive proposition. Add in a comfortable ride and decently weighted steering (if Eco mode is avoided), along with strong brakes that aren't overservoed and which don't annoy with over-enthusiastic regenerative technology, and on the right journey, the HR-V could make an ideal companion. The key – as with any hybrid – is to ensure city and extra-urban roads are a major part of the mix, with less in the way of motorway driving. Richard Dredge
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Arrived 11th January 2022 Price when new £32,660 Price as tested £33,485 Economy 52.3mpg (combined) 41.5mpg (on test) Costs None Faults None
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Versatility is improved enormously with the fitment of Honda’s unique Magic Seats in the rear.
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Many cars now have small paddles to change gear; the HR-V has an oldfashioned selector.
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CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE PLUS BLUEHDi 110 n many ways, Citroën’s C3 Aircross is as conventional as they come. The driving experience isn't going to encourage Porsche Macan owners to switch, while the practical cabin layout is unlikely to provoke any major criticism from occupants. But that's not the case with the car's exterior. I can't help thinking that, with the growth of conventional SUVs and the strange fascination, to my mind, with coupé-like SUVs, that the days of upright, boxy cars like the C3 Aircross are numbered. Until that time comes, I'm determined to enjoy the car's stand-out-fromthe-crowd stance. After some initial scepticism I grew fond of Skoda's Yeti, and it's the same deal here. Both cars buck current trends, but after you've spent some time with them you start to appreciate their strengths. The C3 Aircross isn’t the capable soft-roader that the Yeti is, but on a practical front there’s a lot to be said for a traditional straight-up-and-down tailgate. Sloping rear doors cut into a car’s available carrying potential and, just like a Berlingo, the C3 Aircross earns extra Brownie points from me if you need to stack the boot high with clobber. Years ago, I moaned about the trend for elevated driving positions in even the most mundane of regular hatchbacks. Why did I need to feel like I’m sitting on a barstool when driving a Ford Focus or Renault Clio? Alas no one listened, but I’ve welcomed this same design ‘feature’ in cars with a legitimate reason to boast a higher-than-average ride height. The benefits are many, and it’s nice to be able to see over other regular cars to secure that prized parking spot, or just have a better view ahead of our crowded roads. And elderly relatives
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love the ability to slide straight in as the seats are just at the right height. I’m not sure my elderly relative would approve of the car’s performance, though. For something unashamedly family orientated the C3 is brisk – and then some. Granted, economy should be the focus here, but the car’s pace is impressive. Maybe a little too much at times, as the engine’s torque can easily overwhelm the front wheels in the wet. And for a small car it punches well above its weight on the motorway, ensuring you don’t get bullied into lane one by the big boys. What makes the driving experience more enjoyable is the car’s slick manual gearshift. Yes, such gearboxes aren’t long for this world, but I’d rather live with a manual than a sluggish automatic any day of the week. And I think I’ve discovered a plausible reason for the car’s average economy performance – my eagerness to shift up to fifth and sixth at modest speeds is proving to be counterproductive, as those tall ratios should be used more sparingly. Even fourth can be a stretch around town if the car’s real-time fuel consumption can really be believed. The moral of this story? Don’t be afraid to let the engine revs rise a little, as the alternative is akin to struggling to pedal a bicycle in too high a gear – you’ll be making little progress but expending too much energy (fuel) getting to your destination. Plus, the C3’s diesel motor is pleasingly refined, which makes chasing better economy numbers a civilised affair. Iain Dooley
FACTS & FIGURES Arrived 13th December 2021 Price when new £22,670 Price as tested £22,670 Economy 56.2-67.2mpg (combined) 54.5mpg (on test) Costs None Faults None
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Clever design touches that are also reference Citroën’s past help to ensure the C3 Aircross stands out from the crowd.
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It doesn’t take much to unstick the car’s front wheels in the wet thanks to its engine’s abundance of torque.
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MG 5 EV
Arrived 10th December 2021 Price when new £30,445 Price as tested £30,990 Range 250 miles Costs None Faults None
EXCLUSIVE LONG RANGE arch kicked off with an unwelcome, though entirely expected, arrival in my inbox. After a winter of volatile energy prices, our utility company set out our new gas and electricity rates from April, and it was wince-inducing. With a chargepoint on the driveway, higher energy costs mean pricier motoring, so does an electric car still make sense? Energy price caps rarely come top of the news agenda, so the scale of recent coverage says a lot. Adjusted twice a year by UK regulator Ofgem, they strike a balance between enabling utility companies to cover their costs and preventing them from overcharging customers. This isn’t usually a problem, but for the last six months it’s left suppliers with no way of recouping wholesale gas prices which have been up to eight times higher than seasonal norms. Ouch. To make matters worse, almost 40% of the UK’s electricity is generated from gas, so this has become more expensive too. The suppliers that haven’t folded recently have battened down the hatches, suspending new fixed-rate tariff offers to avoid locking themselves and their customers onto high energy costs. So while the price caps only apply to pre-payment or ‘default’ tariffs (the expensive ones that come in at the end of a contract), Ofgem says the latest set affects 22 million people in the UK. That’s twice as many as were affected by last autumn’s cap. For electric vehicle drivers, the important figure behind the headlines is the unit cost. Ours has risen from 21.2p to 28.3p per
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kilowatt-hour of electricity, equating to a one-third increase in my ‘fuel’ costs. Based on my average winter efficiency (a worst-case scenario, as batteries don’t like cold weather and cabin heaters are energy hungry) I’m using around 9.8p of electricity per mile, versus 7.4p beforehand. If I use the published WLTP average (which I reckon is achievable during the summer) then it’s gone up from 5.9p to 7.9p per mile. Public charging networks have already upped their prices, so there’s no escape. Of course, petrol and diesel drivers are also feeling the pinch. Pump prices are reaching record highs just as my inbox was ringing with warnings of rising utility bills, so it’s helpful to consider energy costs in context. At 153.4p per litre for diesel (UK government average for the last week of February), you’d need a 71.5mpg lifetime average to match the MG’s winter efficiency, while a petrol car (at 149.2p per litre) breaks even at 69.5mpg. Assuming all three meet their WLTP efficiency figures, the nearest equivalent petrol self-charging hybrid or diesel estate would cost around 50% more per mile than a pure electric alternative. In other words, despite the steeper price hike for electric cars, and being locked into a tariff we can’t change, fuel costs are still comfortably in favour of plugging in. The last six months have shown it’s hard to predict what’s ahead, but I’ll be quietly hoping for some brighter news when the next price cap lands in my inbox during the summer. Alex Grant
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Efficiency has improved since the weather has got warmer and the heaters aren’t on all the time.
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Rainwater pools between the inner and outer door seals. It’s enough to splash your toes as you open the door.
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PEUGEOT 5008 GT PREMIUM BLUEHDi 180 AUTOMATIC emember a couple of reports ago when I complimented the 5008’s cruising abilities by saying concentration levels needed to be pretty high to keep the speedometer in the police friendly territory. Though with the state of fuel prices right now, it’s another reason to keep the 5008 reigned in. I was also chomping at the bit to take the big Peugeot overseas on a proper road trip, to really stretch those legs, especially as Covid-19 cancelled two trips across the channel for the 508 SW we ran last year. So where has the 5008 and I been this month? Well, Peugeot needed a photographer for a trip to their Sochaux factory in France, near Basel, in Switzerland, and I put my hand up. The trip sounded ideal; I have a Peugeot 5008, and the event was at one of their factories, which just so happens to make the 5008. And best of all, Peugeot kindly said yes to my request to drive there, rather than fly. After leaving the Eurotunnel in Calais, it was 11 hours later that the 5008 and I pulled up outside the hotel in Sochaux. Two of those hours were spent at Aire Du something, just outside Calais, as I’d forgotten to edit and send some photos I had promised. Another couple of hours was lost to traffic, and the rest… well it was a smidge further to Sochaux than I thought. But we’d made it, happily aided by the 5008’s comforting cruising
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FACTS & FIGURES Arrived 16th November 2021 Price when new £40,905 Price as tested £43,500 Economy 44.1-51.1mpg (combined) 46.9mpg (on test) Costs Adblue (£10.99) Oil (£11.49) Faults None
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Those ‘piano key’ buttons are still a lovely piece of design to view and use.
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Like other cars in the PSA side of Stellantis, the engine start button still requires too hard a push to make it work.
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SEAT ARONA FR 1.0 TSI suppose you could call it a revelation, although observation is perhaps closer to the truth. It occurred on the road between Eccleshall and Loggerheads in the county of Staffordshire, one of the finest slivers of asphalt ever to twist, turn, bob and weave through countryside with elevation and camber changes galore. I drive it most days and, as such, know it intimately. I have driven it in dozens of cars. And, until this particular Tuesday morning in late March, I invariably wished I was behind the wheel of something different. If you have made it to the end of any of my prior running reports, you will know that at some point I will mention – whinge about – the ride comfort of the Arona. By that, I of course mean the lack of it. But – and this is the significant but – I have always countered that by stating how impressed I am at how nimble it is. It’s just so unexpected in a car of this ilk. On this particular occasion, I was virtually home when it dawned on me that I hadn’t noticed that my spine was acting as a shock absorber. It has taken five months, but it didn’t bother me. At all. No sirree. I felt like phoning friends and colleagues, those poor unfortunates who have listened to be bang on about how uncomfortable it is. I didn’t. Instead, I went inside and had a biscuit. And the point of this? Well, the point
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is that now I have finally become accustomed to the ultra-rigid dampers, even on their ‘softest’ settings, I really like the SEAT. It has its foibles, but show me a car that doesn’t. I just, well, enjoy driving it. I like how eager it is, I like the fact that nothing has gone wrong or even threatened to. My last two cars, both of them Skodas which I loved, developed faults of the nagging variety. Not so here. Most of all, I have enjoyed its versatility. I have had all sorts of cars over the years, from sports car, GTs, saloons and even a microcar, with everything from flat twins to V12 engines. This is my first crossover/SUV/ thingamabob. I have been a mite snooty about them in the past, but I like the Arona because it isn’t so big as to be obnoxious, but it is large enough to accommodate full-size adults without them complaining about being cramped, yet it also has an impressive carrying capacity. It is also frugal, even if I haven’t been able to get close to the manufacturer’s claims. It’s just a matter of weeks until I will have to hand the Arona back, and if you had told me in October 2021 that I wouldn’t have wanted to give it back, I wouldn’t have believed you. Now? Not so much. The car hasn’t changed, but clearly I have. Richard Heseltine
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Arrived 19th October 2021 Price when new £22,910 Price as tested £22,910 Economy 47.9-53.3mpg (combined) 41.4mpg (on test) Costs None Faults None
WHAT’S HOT
The headlights look great but are also impervious to murk. They are very powerful.
WHAT’S NOT
Well, I cannot let a month go by without commenting on the over-servoed brakes.
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SKODA KODIAQ SE L 2.0 TDI DSG AUTOMATIC t has lugged beds and sofas, gone to battle on the school-run, and even served as a mobile office from time to time, but this has to be our Skoda Kodiaq’s most gruelling challenge yet… Nearly 1,000 miles covered in two ninehour marathon slogs. Preparation is key for such lengthy trips, so all the typical tyre checks and fluid monitoring had to be done. The current cost of fuel meant a pricey fill from empty, but the anticipation of good economy gave me some solace. Next up was the maintenance for the squishy human bit of the car’s operation. A large coffee was snuggly installed into the Skoda’s ergonomically sound cupholders, while an array of chocolate bars, crisps and other poor dietary decisions were stuffed into the many cubbies about the cabin. Hitting the endless stretches of motorway, the Skoda settled into its stride. While there’s a bit more wind and road noise than you’ll find in some competitors, the muted hum of the diesel engine and its light controls makes for a tranquil car to pilot. Heated seats soon got things off to a toasty start, however, the part Alcantara seats could do with a little more lumbar support for lengthy stints behind the wheel. Dual-zone air conditioning set to a comfortable 19 degrees, the miles ticked on by. Apple CarPlay was an essential
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companion for this trip, feeding me up to date traffic information via Google Maps and supplying Spotify podcasts to keep the grey matter stimulated. Advance warning of traffic problems can be the difference between getting home for dinner, or arriving just in time for breakfast. There’s no getting around how dull nearly 1,000 miles of motorway is, but it’s made a whole lot more palatable when the in-car technology is working with you and not against you. Cruise control was also invaluable in keeping my driving licence points free, thanks to the endless number of variable speed limits and average speed cameras littered throughout the journey. From the south coast to the north and back again, the Kodiaq didn’t miss a beat – other than cooking my iPhone in the wireless charger yet again. Fuel economy? A steady 53mpg in a large seven-seat SUV is not to be sniffed at. Would a Skoda Superb have been a better choice for the trip? Its moderately better fuel economy and increased comfort would have me leaning towards yes, but then not everyone wants a traditional hatchback or estate car, nowadays. Tyler Heatley
“A LARGE COFFEE WAS
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FACTS & FIGURES Arrived 4th October 2021 Price when new £35,660 Price as tested £39,745 Economy 49.6-50.4mpg (combined) 53.2mpg (on test) Costs None Faults The wireless phone charger can overheat smartphones
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The sliding rear bench seat kept passengers happy with extra legroom.
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VOLVO V60 CROSS COUNTRY B4 AWD AUTOMATIC ANDY GOODWIN SURVIVED WINTER STORMS THANKS TO THE V60 CROSS COUNTRY, BUT £100 REFILLS DID RUFFLE HIS WALLET SOMEWHAT. t’s been an eventful six months with our jacked-up Volvo V60 Cross Country, although its first puncture and cracked alloy wheel a few months later were down to Britain’s crumbling roads rather than the car itself. Sadly my dreams of snapping update photos of the Cross Country in the French Alps were scuppered by Covid-19, but the big Volvo still proved itself to be a brilliant set of winter wheels. But it wasn’t quite perfect though… Let’s get the negatives out of the way first then. The big one was fuel-efficiency,
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because no matter how carefully I drove the V60, I couldn’t quite work out where all the diesel in its tank was going. No small matter when filling it from empty cost around £100 at current prices. I averaged roughly 33mpg during my time with the car, admittedly making mostly short journeys, quite a few of which were into the hilly Peak District. Yes, the Cross Country is a big and heavy estate car, but I had thought I might be able to cajole its mild-hybrid D4 2.0-litre engine into the 40s by being careful, and using its Eco driving mode
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It’s a big car, but 32mpg from the last tank of fuel is a bitter pill to swallow.
virtually all the time. This changes the rev counter into a power meter – more akin to what you’d find in a hybrid – and switches on coasting, where the engine temporarily switches off as you come off the throttle above 40mph. The latter works almost imperceptibly, and I’d prefer it to be ‘on’ in every driving mode, except perhaps when using ‘Dynamic’. Another small gripe is that if, like me, you prefer Eco, you need to select the driving mode every time you start the car – it always defaults to Comfort. Other niggles were a fairly vocal growl from the engine at low speeds, and a pronounced creak from the driver’s seat when getting in and out of the car, and over speed humps. In other respects, the V60 Cross Country was excellent. It felt incredibly solidly built, and that translated to the driving experience as well. During winter, it saw its fair share of rain, snow, and storms, and I loved the reassurance of its extra ground clearance, particularly along a nearby road that was flooded for weeks at a time. It’s not what you’d call a fun car to drive, with relative slow steering and squidgy suspension, but there was a certain satisfaction to be had from punting the Volvo along. It was comfortable too, with suspension that
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soaked up most surfaces. At a time when every other car seems to be an SUV, I also thought the Cross Country had a certain ‘cool factor’. It’s not a car you see all that often – during my time behind its wheel, I passed countless XC60s, but only a handful of Cross Country models. I thought it looked great in Crystal White, as it highlighted its black wheel arch extension and body cladding. In the few times I ventured up a muddy track, the four-wheel drive system seemed completely unphased. Its boot also came in handy, carrying heavy supplies for home DIY projects. Its sheer length is a real bonus here, because with the passenger seat moved forwards - which can be controlled remotely - it’s just possible to fit in two-metre objects, like a span of kitchen worktop. You can also put bikes in the back without having to worry about external racks. Ultimately, as much as I loved the V60 Cross Country, I couldn’t help but wish it had the plug-in hybrid powertrain of the XC60 I had for a few weeks while the broken wheel was being replaced. Most of my trips are well within a 20ish mile electric range, slashing running costs. Sadly, it’s not a combination Volvo offers – in fact, at the time of writing, the only engine it’s possible to order in the Cross Country is the B5 turbocharged petrol unit, which is no doubt even thirstier than the D4. As Volvo pushes towards electrification, that should change for any future versions, and electric torque could suit the big estate rather well. Andy Goodwin
FACTS & FIGURES Price (now) £ no longer sold in the UK Price (as tested) £51,665 Price (dealer trade-in) £32,170 Price (dealer forecourt) £34,650 Colour Crystal white premium metallic Built in Torslanda, Sweden Codename V432 Generation 2 Platform SPA Bodystyle 5-door estate, 5-seats Layout Four-wheel-drive Powerplant 1,969cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with mild hybridisation and stop-start Gearbox 8-speed automatic Max power 194bhp @ 4,000rpm Max torque 310lb ft @ 1,750-2,750rpm Top speed 112mph 0-62mph 8.2secs CO2 emission 156g/km Economy (combined) 43.4-47.0mpg Economy (On test) 32.3mpg Tank size 71 litres Range 734 miles Insurance 32 BIK rate (2022/2023 tax year) 36% Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,784/2,040mm Boot space (min/max) 519/1,431 litres Kerb/max towing weight 1,854/2,000kg Euro NCAP rating Spare wheel (Full-size/spacesaver/run-flats/selfsealing/repair kit) No/£150/no/no/yes Warranty 3 years/60,000 miles Date arrived 20th September 2021 (Registered 30th November 2020) Costs None Faults Cracked alloy wheel and puncture
12.3-inch digital dashboard 18-inch alloy wheels with Continental EcoContact6 235/45/R18 tyres and tyre repair kit 60/40 split/fold rear seats Alarm system Ambient lighting Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist Automatic headlights Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Autonomous emergency braking system with cyclist, pedestrian and large animal detection Bluetooth smartphone compatibility Cruise control DAB/FM radio and navigation system with 9-inch touchscreen, 10-speakers, USB-A and USB-C sockets, voice control and steering wheel controls Drive mode selector Driver drowsiness detection Driver, passenger, side and head airbags with passenger side de-activation Dual-zone climate control Electric and heated mirrors with power folding with memory functionality Electric driver’s seat with memory functionality Electric park brake with auto hold Electric tailgate with gesture control Electric windows front and rear Electronic stability programme with traction control Emergency e-call system Heated front seats Hill descent control Hill start assist ISOFIX child seat safety fasteners for rear outer seats Keyless entry and start Lane keeping aid Leather steering wheel Leather upholstery LED daytime running lights LED front fog lights LED headlights with active beam Parking sensors front and rear Rain sensing windscreen wipers Rear spoiler Reversing camera Roof rails Traffic sign recognition Tyre pressure monitors Wi-fi hotspot
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTFITTED TO TEST CAR 19-inch five double spoke alloy wheels with Continental EcoContact6 235/45 R19 tyres Climate pack – head-up display in windscreen, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel (£450) Crystal White premium metallic paint (£975) Dark tinted windows – rear side and cargo area (£350) Driver assist pack – auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, Intellisafe surround with blind spot information system and steer assist, cross traffic alert with autobrake and rear collision mitigation, pilot assist and adaptive cruise control (£1,600) Lounge pack – electric glass sunroof, 360-degree surround view parking camera, park assist pilot, front and rear park assist, advanced interior air cleaner (£1,975) Power seat pack – power passenger seat and memory (£400) Retractable towbar (£1,125) Tech pack – Sensus connect with Bowers & Wilkins premium sound, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (£2,500) Tempa spare wheel and jack (£150) Temporary space saver spare wheel (£185) Tow bar preparation (£200) Versatility pack – Grocery bag holder, power folding rear seat headrests (£200) Wireless mobile phone charging (£225)
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FORD KUGA ST-LINE X EDITION 2.5 PHEV AUTOMATIC onsidering we live in a country that has a reputation for being grey and windy, you would think that we would choose bright and cheerful coloured cars. Survey any supermarket car park and you’ll see rows and rows of black, grey and silver cars. It’s all a bit boring really. Well, I’m certainly doing my bit with my Lucid Red Kuga, which looks beautiful when it is clean. And even when it’s covered with a film of grime, it still looks pretty. Here in Essex, we’re big purchasers of white cars, too, probably on account of them matching with our stilettos and our XR3is. Seriously, though, even white cars offer a brighter outlook than some of the colours that cars are painted in these days. And I’m including the Kuga in this, because out of the eight hues that are currently offered, there’s my Lucid Red, a pair of blues – one a dark solid Blazer Blue and the other a medium metallic Chrome Blue – Agate Black, Magnetic Grey, Solar Silver and a couple of white hues – a solid Frozen White and pearlescent White Platinum. So aside from the Lucid Red that I love, and perhaps Chrome Blue, there’s nothing in the colour palette that will brighten up the UK’s roads. Maybe British buyers are too conservative and it’s their fault that there’s a limited colour range. I’d be really interested in the views of readers – would you prefer to see more outlandish colours, or is it just me? As editor, you can imagine that
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there’s all kinds of exotica on the driveway, but more often than not, I prefer to climb into the familiarity of my Kuga if I’ve got to nip to the shops or go and pick up a Chinese take away. All of the controls feel familiar, the cabin is well appointed and cosy and I don’t have to think about what I’m doing. It’s all very plug and play, and I can zoom the few miles to pick up some Crispy Aromatic Duck and Sweet and Sour Chicken Hong Kong style with no dramas. There’s parking sensors all round, so I can manoeuvre easily into tight spaces, and besides, there’s a reversing camera for added reassurance, too. I love the plastic door protectors that automatically extend as you leap out of the car, and means that you don’t have to worry about marking the paintwork or another car. In fact, the other day, the wind caught the door as I exited and in any other car it would have caused a huge amount of damage, but with the Kuga it didn’t leave a mark. All of these thoughtful touches add to more than the sum of the car itself and just make living day to day with the Kuga a drama free experience. Now how many cars can you honestly say that about? Ian Robertson
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Arrived 17th September 2021 Price when new £38,005 Price as tested £44,155 Economy 256.8mpg (combined) 224.6mpg (on test) Costs None Faults None
WHAT’S HOT
Ford has never done a full-on Kuga ST, but the ST-Line versions have been a runaway success.
WHAT’S NOT
It’s a shame that the Apple CarPlay isn’t wireless like on other cars. It is in some Fords with the Sync4 infotainment system.
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VAUXHALL MOKKA-e SRi NAV PREMIUM can see clearly now the Mokka’s been mended. Having had its first routine 8,000-mile service with my local Vauxhall dealer, Baylis Stroud, I was informed I’d need to bring the car back the following week for a replacement front windscreen washer pump. I guess there were silicone chips involved somewhere in this delay. Having given up the will to wash so early in the car’s lifetime, this replacement unit was free, and it was no bother to return. A classic, slightly old-school dealership, the staff there are super nice. They even gave me the remote control for the customer service area television, a privilege I respected by not flicking over to some inappropriate adult station. Speaking of adults, as a snapshot of the transition to an EV world, Vauxhall sales staff seem to be phleg-matic about the brand’s fast approaching (self-imposed) deadline of 2028, by which time all new Vauxhalls will be a case of any propulsion you want, as long as it’s electric. Sales consultant Paul Mole, who currently commutes 60 miles a day in a Mokka-e, told me that the shift might be epic, but everyone is well up for the challenge. And that’s despite the fact that, as he quietly adds, the whole reason he works for this brand is because of his youthful passion for hot hatches and cars that quicken the pulse. “When you get the actual hands-on experience, it can be both thrilling and practical. I’m a petrol-head, but I’ll admit I’m a convert, seeing as the Mokka-e is so peaceful to drive in the cut-and-thrust of traffic, while it also has masses of refreshing zoom.” I know, I say.
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As I write this, latest monthly sales statistics place the Mokka, overall, at number three in the UK’s SMMT new registrations chart. A year-to-date 25.5% market share for EVs shows where the growth lies and the Mokka is punching above its weight in attracting new interest, helping the sector (according to SMMT forecasts) to an anticipated 28% slice of the monthly sales pie 12 months from now. I have a theory that, once you are bitten by the electric vehicle bug, there’s no turning back. Personally, I’d not go back to combustion in the knowledge that I’ll have to reverse the choice in a few years’ time. I guess that’s a positive testimony to the Mokka-e’s recruiting abilities. Furthermore, a half-term holiday minibreak into the underbelly of Devon hasn’t dampened my resolve: in more than 250 miles of driving, we stopped twice for fast food and battery boosts. And – brace yourself for an unusual fact – both stops offered vacant, super-fast CCS chargers that were not only available, but actually functioned – just like what you see in all those dreamy electric car adverts. I suspect normal, dodgy service will be resumed when I attempt a potentially masochistic blat with my son to Wembley for England vs Switzerland in a few weeks’ time. But EV-ing is all about optimism for the future, so let’s just say you never know. Simon Hacker
FACT & FIGURES Arrived 4th August 2021 Price when new £32,435 Price as tested £32,655 Range 201 miles Costs £496 (Aptiv 5-metre charge lead with 3-pin compatibility) Faults None
WHAT’S HOT
Navigation directional option on centre binnacle is a neat touch. I use it all the time.
WHAT’S NOT
The rear seats are too cramped for adults over a long journey. The windows are a touch shallow for sightseeing.
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SO, YOU'VE BOUGHT A BMW 125d M SPORT, BUT HOW CAN YOU MAKE IT EVEN BETTER TO OWN AND DRIVE?
ast, fun and surprisingly practical in five-door form, BMW’s solidly built 125d M Sport rear-wheel drive hot hatch also claims impressive fuel economy. And with plenty of decent examples advertised for sale from £10k, UK buyers have plenty of choice. Available as a six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic, with either three or five doors, facelifted 2015-on 125ds were automatic only, start at £13,000, and all can be tuned for greater performance, or economy. The F20 five-door 125d was the first to be released in 2011, followed by the F21 three-door hatchback in 2012 and popular M Sport trim includes
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black kidney grilles, M Sport brakes, 18-inch M Sport alloys, M Sport bodykit, carbon fibre mirrors and an M Sport exhaust. Cabin goodies include iDrive, a navigation system with 8.8-inch screen, LED headlights and a DAB radio. With 215bhp (which rose to 221bhp from a 2015 facelift) and a stonking 332lb ft of torque from just 1,500rpm, performance is impressive. With four driving modes, ranging from Eco Pro to Sport plus, the 0-62mph dash takes just 6.5 seconds (6.4 on 2015-on models). But that doesn’t mean the 125d can’t be improved upon, with many owners choosing to get their car’s engine remapped for greater performance,
replace BMW’s run-flat tyres with better handling alternatives and add a personal touch to their 125d’s interior and exterior from a huge list of aftermarket trim and technology items.
General tips Good pre-facelifted cars start at around £10k, whilst 2015 facelifted 125ds are £13,000, rising to just over £20,000. But whatever your 125d’s age, it must pack a pristine full service history, and steer clear of heavily tuned cars – far safer to buy a standard car and then tune it yourself. The F20 five-door outsold its F21 three-door sibling by a ratio of two to one and although potentially good
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for over 150k miles if properly cared for, you should look out for any diesel particulate filter problems, worn timing chains, blown turbos, worn suspension components, failing clutches and recalcitrant automatic transmissions.
Engine “The F20/21 comes with either the N47, or the later B47 engine in facelifted models – they’re pretty similar, but some tuning parts needed are different,” explains Danny at tuning experts Darkside Developments. A custom dyno ECU remap on either engine to around 250 to 270bhp is typically £550 plus VAT from Darkside Developments, Avon Tuning, Celtic Tuning and a host of other tuners. An uprated intercooler is also a wise move, while other popular additions include air filters, full and partial sports exhausts (Darkside, Remus, Cobra, Milltek, Supersprint and AC Schnitzer all offer these), the swirl flap delete kit and an exhaust gas recirculation and cooler delete kit.
Transmission From £350 plus VAT, Darkside Developments can tune the ZF 8HP gearbox on automatic 125ds, which will improve the drivability, provide quicker changes and enhance the overall driving experience. Celtic Tuning also offer this service. Some owners of manual cars have fitted uprated SACHS clutches too, and if you plan regular track days with a highly-tuned car then
MY TUNING STORY Having owned a previous-generation BMW 123d M Sport, Andre Shaw was already well aware of the virtues of a BMW 1-Series hatchback when he bought his five-door F20 125d M Sport in 2021. A facelifted 2016 model with 52,000 miles, it had just one previous owner and was completely standard.“I got rid of the original run-flat tyres straight away and then had the engine remapped to 260bhp earlier this year, which has made a big difference. I plan to upgrade the brakes next, then add some Eibach lowering springs.” Andre Shaw
an uprated limited slip differential from Wavetrac, Quaife or AC Schnitzer makes the handling more predictable – but at a considerable price.
Performance, Brembo and V-Maxx) are expensive and are only really needed on a highly-tuned 125d.
Wheels and bodywork Suspension As well as replacing worn original equipment bushes (Powerflex are the most popular choice) you can also consider a host of other suspension upgrades, including anti-roll bars (from Eibach, H&R or Whiteline), lowering springs (H&R and Eibach’s Pro-kit are popular choices), coilovers (Bilstein’s B14 kit, BC Racing, YSR, AC Schnitzer or Pro Sport) and strut braces – fitting the underbody chassis brace from an M140i or M135i is possible.
Brakes Upgraded brake lines from the likes of Tarox, Goodridge, Proline and HEL are recommended, followed by more powerful brake pads (MTEC and EBC are popular). Uprated brake discs are available from Brembo, EBC, Pagid, and MTec, however big brake kits (from ML
There’s a big choice of exterior trim components available for the 125d from a variety of styling suppliers – including Maxton Design. Mad Motors, Magna Tuning and M Style. Front and roof spoilers, plus carbon fibre mirror caps are especially common. Most owners fit 18- or 19-inch alloys (from 2Forge, Riva, Wolfrace and BBS) but avoid using spacers whenever possible.
Interior Some 125d owners have fitted bespoke mats, pedal sets, steering wheels, and shifter paddles, whilst carbon interior trim kits from GMD Performance and M-Tec Dynamics are also available. Retrofitting audio head units with WiFi connectivity – to access apps from Google’s Play Store or the App Store – is also popular. Guy Baker
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AROUND THE WORLD s car enthusiasts, we’re well versed as to the cars that are sold in the UK, as we read about them in car magazines, stare at them on the internet and view them at dealer showrooms, as well as spotting them on the roads. But what about the
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get away from Europe. In China, there’s a huge range, selling many more than we have space for here. We’re showing you the key models that we would love to see here, especially with a diesel engine under the bonnet. Or at least with a hybrid or pure electric drivetrain.
Sold as the Atlas in the USA and Teramont in China, it’s a seven-seat SUV similar in size to our Touareg. Each regional version has a different nose treatment and it’s built on the MQB platform. Size: 5,040mm
ATLAS/TERAMONT Sharing a wheelbase with the Tiguan Allspace, it’s styled as a lower and sportier Coupé edition of the Tiguan SUV Size: 4,764mm
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In essence a sportier, coupé edition of the Atlas and Teramont, there’s just two rows of seating inside. It still shares the same wheelbase as the seven-seater, but has a lower roof line.
No, not the Golf, this Argentinian model shares a platform with the Polo and sizewise, is roughly halfway between the city-sizd up! and the larger Polo.
Sold in China, there are two variants with six- or seven-seats sharing a platform with the ID.4. Previewed by the ID.Roomzz concept car, it’s electric only with power outputs ranging from 177 to 302bhp, the latter with a twin motor.
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The seventh generation of the Jetta is no longer sold in Europe, and as a result it grew in size to become a similar length to the Passat we get here. Under the skin is the MQB platform, with a longwheelbase edition for China.
The Phideon is an executive size saloon car that sits on the same MLB platform as the Audi A6. Sold exclusively in China, it has the option of a 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
Essentially a SEAT Ateca under the skin, it’s sold in South America, China, USA and Russia. It’s positioned below the Tiguan, which is sold only in seven-seat guise in those markets.
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A restyled Tiguan five-seater designed especially for the Chinese market, also available with PHEV drivetrain.
The Viloran is Volkswagen’s large MPV with space for seven inside in a 2-2-3 format. It’s the longest vehicle to use the MQB platform.
This four-door saloon is sold throughout Latin America and now India and is based on the Polo hatchback chassis (A0). It’s a sister model to the recently launched Skoda Slavia.
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GADGET NSPECTOR A SELECTION OF GADGETS, GIZMOS, BOOKS AND TOOLS TO KEEP A CAR ENTHUSIAST HAPPY
KARCHER KHB 4-18 www.kaercher.com/uk helpline@karcher.co.uk 01295 234020 £139.50
LASER TOOLS RACING MAGNETIC TOOL PAD Part number 8275 www.lasertools.co.uk info@toolconnection.co.uk 01926 815000 £57.77
So, you’re ready to rinse off your dusty car, but there’s no easy access to a hose or even mains power. If the idea of a bucket and sponge isn’t appealing, the Karcher KHB 4-18 cordless medium-pressure washer could be very handy. It comes with an 18-volt battery, similar to that of a power tool, with a 2.5Ah item giving 14 minutes of run time (a 5Ah battery is available too). It can generate 22 bar of water pressure and has a flat jet nozzle. It can either be fed via a hose, or you can use its optional suction hose to draw water from a water butt or bucket.
If you often spend double the time on a car DIY job looking for dropped screws, nuts or bits, this magnetic tool pad from Laser Tools Racing could be a welcome addition to your toolbox. With 18 strong magnets embedded inside its 300x210mm footprint, it can pin any ferrous metal item in place. In fact, it’s strong enough to secure up to 15kg, even pinning a brake disc in place if you were to turn it upside down. The magnetic tool pad costs £57.77 and is manufactured from heavy duty nylon for durability.
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www.halfords.com 0330 135 9779 £3.99 From 28 September 2021, ‘UK’ stickers replaced the traditional ‘GB’ badges for use when British drivers head over to Europe. As borders open back up, and summer is upon us, it will mean many of us have to splash out on a new set. This magnetic ‘UK’ plate from Halfords could be the solution, as it costs just £3.99, and can be used over and over again. That’s good for the environment and our wallets. Just be sure you have metal to stick it to, as a number of cars, including the forthcoming Honda Civic, feature a composite hatchback for reduced weight.
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www.yokohama.eu/en Varies according to size Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama has launched its new flagship tyre, the Advan Sport V107, following extensive testing at its Nürburgring Centre at the infamous track in Germany. The new tyre has been developed for use on high-performance cars, SUVs, and premium electric vehicles, so it’s set to go headto-head with Michelin’s latest Pilot Sport 5 tyre. It features an asymmetric tread pattern to optimise its performance in wet and dry conditions, along with a ‘Power crown belt cover’ – an aramid fibre belt beneath the tread designed to improve steering response. It also uses a new compound that has been developed with an unnamed ‘leading automaker’.
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I'VE HEARD TESLA OWNERS REFER TO EASTER EGGS CONTAINED WITHIN THEIR CARS - WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
ne of the things that has set Tesla apart from other manufacturers, and created a notoriously devoted fanbase of owners, is the ‘Easter eggs’ found within its cars. So what are they? Sadly Elon Musk doesn’t send you a chocolate egg each year – although that would be nice – but no, it’s the term given to unexpected bonus items hidden within the software. The term is apt, as you have to hunt for them, wait for Tesla to spill the beans via social media or visit a website listing the most well-known. It all began so simply. The first Tesla Easter egg discovered was a photograph of the Model S development team, found by long pressing the right corner of the ‘About your Tesla’ menu, and has since been deleted. Fun additions to the software have become more elaborate since then, so here are some of the best.
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Santa Mode Arguably one of the best Easter eggs for families with young children or grandchildren, this software update for the Model S, 3, X and Y turns the on-screen depiction of the car into Santa’s sleigh, there’s snow on the road and other traffic become reindeer. There’s more too: using the indicators is accompanied by jingling bells and the reindeer blink red. It’s activated with the “Ho Ho Ho” voice command.
Whoopee cushion One of the easiest to find, and tweeted by Musk, Model X, S and 3 owners can delight themselves by activating a ‘whoopee cushion’ on each of the car’s seats, playing out of the nearest speaker by selecting the icon from the ‘Easter egg’ menu.
Lotus Esprit submarine Lots of Tesla Easter eggs are rooted in pop culture, including this one. Elon is a big fan of the Esprit Submarine
“MODELXMAS REALLY SHOWS OFF THE CAPABILITIES OF THE MODEL X, TURNING THE CAR INTO A DANCING JUKEBOX.” from the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, to the extent he purchased the car from the movie in 2013. A long press of the ‘T’ icon and inputting ‘007’ into the text box turns the Model S or X into the Esprit submarine on the screen and raises or lowers the air suspension.
Back to the Future This movie reference takes place in the Tesla mobile app, and can be tricky to initiate. That’s because it only works when the car has exactly 121 miles of range remaining. The next bit is easier, because pressing the battery icon in the app initiates the movie references, changing the car’s name to ‘OUTATIME’ and replacing ‘Charging Scheduled’ with ‘Time Circuits On’. Most importantly, 121 miles changes to 1.21 gigawatts, which was the amount of energy needed for Michael J Fox to travel back in time in the famous movie. Unfortunately, this Easter egg has been removed from the latest updates to the app.
The ModelXmas Show Perhaps the most elaborate yet, ModelXmas really shows off what the Model X can do, turning the car into a dancing jukebox that plays ‘Wizards in Winter’ by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at a high volume. The car’s Falcon Wing rear doors, powered front doors and mirrors open and close in time to the music, while the exterior lighting provides an impressive light display. There are lots of Easter eggs, and the list is only growing. Others include turning the charging port illumination into a rainbow sequence, accessing a sketchpad on the touchscreen, and turning the car into a Mars Rover travelling on a space map. While a few makers put physical Easter eggs in their cars – you can find a Willys jeep motif dotted throughout most recent Jeep models – none come close to the quantity or depth of Tesla’s efforts in this department. Andy Goodwin
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PARKING FINES CAPPED So-called Penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued by private parking firms are being capped at £50 under new rules from the Government. Aimed at protecting motorists from rogue operators, the updated Parking Code of Practice applies to England and Wales, but excludes London. It will also enforce a ten-minute grace period for drivers returning to their car after the parking session has expired, and a fiveminute cooling-off period in which a motorist can consider the terms and conditions and change their mind about parking, before purchasing a ticket. The new rules will see fines cut by up to 50% ‘in the majority of cases’, saving motorists millions of pounds each year. Private firms found to breach the new Code could be barred from collecting fines at all. At present, private parking firms often use ‘non-specific, pseudo-legal and aggressive language when pursuing motorists’, and the latest Code of Practice will also crack down on this. Rogue firms may be blocked from requesting Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data, stopping them in their tracks when trying to pursue motorists for their charges. Hand-in-hand with these changes, a new and simpler appeals process is being created, making it easier for disputed fines to be cancelled. The measures are some positive news for motorists at a time when most costs are increasing, and it’s hoped the plans will help draw people back to high streets without the fear of being ‘unfairly caught out’.
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ROUTE FOR A46 NEWARK BYPASS REVEALED National Highways has confirmed its preferred route for a new multi-million pound dual carriageway, plugging a gap in the A46 trade corridor. Referred to as ‘Option 2 Modified’, it incorporates suggestions from the local communities following public consultation. Connecting the M5 motorway with Humber Ports, the route is also expected to remove bottlenecks that currently cause congestion around Newark and provide smoother and more reliable journeys for 17,000 drivers who use the Trans-Midlands Trade Corridor every day. More than 1,500 people responded to the public consultation, and Option 2 was supported by 65% who responded. Feedback has led to the modified proposal, including taking the route further away from the village of Winthorpe. Changes will include widening the A46 with two lanes in each direction between Farndon and Winthorpe, building a new bridge over the A1, creating a flyover junction at Cattle Market, adding traffic lights to Farndon junction, and enlarging Winthorpe junction to a fivearm roundabout with traffic lights.
NEW BARRIERS FOR SMART MOTORWAYS More than 60 miles of motorway with a ‘dynamic hard shoulder’ is having its steel central reservation replaced with a stronger concrete barrier, making it less likely for vehicles to cross from one carriageway to another. The work is taking place on seven sections of smart motorway, where the hard shoulder is used as a traffic lane during periods of peak traffic, beginning in the Midlands, between M6 junctions 4 and 5 for Coleshill and Castle Bromwich. Other central reservation upgrades will be rolled out on the M62 between J25-30, the M42 J4-7, M1 J10-13, M4 J19-20, and M5 between junctions 16 to 17. The work commenced in March 2022 and is due to be completed by 2025. Three lanes will remain open during installation of the new barriers to minimise disruption, however there’ll also be a 50mph speed limit in place and occasional night closures may be required.
A GUIDE TO FUTURE TECHNOLOGY COMING TO A CAR NEAR YOU SOON
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CHARGING IN THE WILD Volvo is testing wireless charging that can top-up electric cars at up to 40kW, making it almost as quick as a 50kW DC fast charger. It’s taking place within the Gothenburg Green City Zone in Sweden, one of several areas of the city designated as ‘live test beds for the development of sustainable technologies.’ Provided by Momentum Dynamics, the wireless charging starts automatically as soon as a compatible vehicle parks above a charging pad embedded in the street, allowing drivers to charge without plugging in cables, or even having to get out of the car. Energy from the pad is picked up by a receiver unit in the car, and Volvo has tweaked the 360-degree camera view to make it easier for drivers to align the car with the charging pad. The brand plans to test its XC40 Recharge wireless charging test cars for more than 12 hours a day and drive them around 62,000 miles in one year, which will also act as a durability test for fully electric Volvo cars in a commercial usage scenario. “Testing new charging technologies together with selected partners is a good way to evaluate alternative charging options for our future cars” said Mats Moberg, Head of Research and Development at Volvo Cars. “Gothenburg Green City Zone lets us try exciting new technologies in a real environment and evaluate them over time for a potential future broader introduction.”
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac to create a portable energy storage unit, powered by used Jaguar I-Pace batteries. The Off Grid Energy Storage System, or ESS for short, uses lithium-ion cells taken from I-Pace prototypes and engineering test vehicles, and can provide power where there’s limited access to a mains supply. The partnership is Jaguar Land Rover’s first in its plan to create a circular economy business model for its electric vehicle batteries. It will form part of the manufacturer’s strategy to achieve net zero status by 2039. It predicts the market for second-life batteries for ‘stationary applications’ could exceed 200 gigawatthours per year by the end of the decade, with a value of more than £23 million. Pramac’s flagship ESS has a capacity of up to 125kWh – enough to easily charge an I-Pace, or power a family home for around a week. Pramac uses up to 85% of the vehicle’s battery pack in the storage unit, including modules and wiring, while the remaining material is recycled for use in the supply chain. The self-contained ESS is charged from solar panels and includes a bi-directional converter and control management system. Available for commercial hire, the units are fitted with Type 2 electric vehicle connectors, capable of charging speeds of up to 22kW AC. To test its capabilities, it was recently used by Jaguar TCS Racing during testing for the Formula E season, powering the team’s diagnostic equipment and auxiliary power for the pit garage.
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Planning a journey outside of the UK? here have been two notable updates to the rules around UK licence holders driving in the European Union since we last updated readers, following Brexit. Since the end of summer 2021, your vehicle will need a UK sticker instead of a GB sticker when driving abroad and you do not need to carry a green card to drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, or Switzerland. If, however, your number plate includes the UK identifier with the Union Jack, you do not need a UK sticker. Similarly, you do not need a UK sticker or number plate to drive in Ireland. It may be useful to highlight some of the lesser-known rules surrounding the identification of UK licence holders and vehicles whilst driving in the EU, implemented on 28 September 2021, including: You will need to display a UK sticker clearly on the rear of your vehicle if your number plate has any of the following: • a GB identifier with the Union flag • a Euro symbol • a national flag of England, Scotland or Wales • numbers and letters only, with no flag or identifier. If you are driving in Malta, Spain, or Cyprus, you must display a UK sticker, no matter what is on your number plate. For those not travelling so light, you must register any non-commercial trailer over 3,500kg gross weight and all must display their own registration plate and have a trailer registration certificate that can be shown to a foreign authority on request. All travel within these countries
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requires trailers to be registered: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco,
Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine. It is certainly worth checking for updates in respect of the requirements of each country prior to travel. All vehicles clearly need to be adequately insured and a Green card, proving that you are insured, may still be needed to travel,
for example, in the Ukraine, whilst in neighbouring Slovakia it is not required. Our advice is to check with the embassy website of the countries that you wish to visit before travelling. Your insurer will provide you with a green card and both electronic and paper versions are available. For vehicles towing trailers or caravans, you will need additional green cards for each vehicle. Green cards may also be required to be shown at the border when moving between countries, or if you are stopped by the police. Green cards must be shown in the relevant countries if you are involved in any kind of road traffic accident. It is advisable to always take your Great Britain or Northern Ireland driving licence with you to drive abroad. If your driving licence is about to expire, you will need to apply for a replacement with sufficient time to receive it back before you travel abroad. Although International Driving Permits (IDP) are largely noncompulsory in 2022 throughout the EU, there are still exceptions to that rule, and you may need a separate IDP for each country you are travelling through. For drivers hiring or leasing a vehicle in the UK, before travelling within the EU, you will need a VE103 certificate to be kept in the vehicle at all times. If any part of your journey involves hiring a car whilst abroad, it is advisable to create a vehicle check code before travelling, via the Direct Gov website, which will enable you to view or share your driving licence information with anyone requesting to check your driver record. The code is valid for 21 days. Neil Sargeant
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JUMBLE A fate worse than breath? never thought I’d need a home breathalyser. Not because I’m some soberer-than-thou abstainer, but because the drinking I do is indoors, when I know I have no need to go back out. But if you find yourself out socialising with your car keys in your pocket, there’s never been a better time to be a nominated driver. UK sales of non-alcoholic beer, cider, wine, and spirits are overflowing, with figures showing a 170% growth in the “no and low” alcohol market. From ‘clean’ gin to 0% rum and such mocktails as a Nojito, or Safe Sex on the Beach, all the way to such label novelties as sparkling Nosecco and Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing ale, today’s dazzling choice is a welcome change from the punitive days of bars serving generic coke or warm orange juice for anyone stuck on the wagon. Sadly though, this imaginative new drinks menu may not be filtering through in the latest road data for alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. The Department for Transport’s figures estimate that 220 people were killed by drink drivers in 2020, despite the pandemic’s broad closures of pubs, bars, and clubs. With alcohol playing a known part in 15% of road traffic accidents, we’re now witnessing a return of the graph’s line back up to 2009, and the finger is clearly pointing at increased consumption triggered by lockdowns. All of which brings me back to my Saturday afternoon dilemma. Gripped by a commentary on the radio that suggested my beloved Forest Green Rovers were heading for a rare defeat, I broke my usual habit of not drinking before the evening and somehow sunk two beers. With the ref’s final whistle ringing in our incredulous ears, my son declared there was only one cure to shrug off the news that Crawley had pinched victory: we needed to drive to the nearest park
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for a kickabout. “But I can’t,” I say. “Well, not before the beer’s worn off.” “It might be dark by then,” my son protests. Having no clue what my actual blood alcohol level might be, I suddenly remembered a parcel that had arrived late last year. Alcosense sent me their Pro model to road test, so to say, though such a trial was never one I envisaged for a real-life situation. In a few ticks, I’d powered up and puffed, there being little risk of me messing the test up thanks to this nifty device’s patented “Blowcoach” technology, which handholds you through the procedure. The national location selected and the test taken, any hope I had of lazing around for the rest of the afternoon was dashed: the result showed my alcohol level as per the test was comfortably short of the 35mg threshold per 100ml of breath. The latter is, of course, the equivalent of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, as per the police blood test taken after any positive breath test. With the legal alcohol limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for driving set as it is, if you were travelling abroad in Europe, you’d need to reset the threshold for legal and safe driving down to 50mg of alcohol. So why does the UK (apart from Scotland which adopted the EU level in 2014), allow us to enjoy another one for the road? With alcohol being a factor in 12 crashes, on average, per day (and that’s just the number that is known), could the UK’s laxity on booze constitute a fatal complacency?
The road safety charity IAM Roadsmart certainly thinks so. It’s calling for an EU-matching drinkdrive limit, speedier roadside testing machines to free-up police resources, and proactive approaches to help drivers with alcohol issues. The road safety charity Brake agrees. “We need to change the culture around drinkdriving, starting with more awareness that any amount can be deadly,” states Jason Wakeford, the charity’s head of campaigns. Measures such as ongoing police enforcement and public information campaigns may help reduce deaths and injuries, but the government should follow Scotland’s lead, he says. “Such a move would make it clear to drivers that no amount of alcohol is safe when behind the wheel.” Come the day that we ditch the law that’s remained untroubled by science since 1967, I’ll crack open the bubbly. A bottle of Tesco’s finest Nosecco, of course. The Alcosense Pro retails at £149.99 including VAT. Further information on this model and a broad range of choices, from a £2.99 single-use test to the £249.99 Ultra, is available from alcosense.co.uk. Simon Hacker
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GRUMP! Crash course re you sufficiently ancient to remember the VW Polo Harlequin? The car was a 1990’s piece of corporate eccentricity, with panel work that was painted in a random selection of colours, so wings, doors and car sub structure didn’t match. I’m not sure that it was a commercial success and imagine the survivors are now quite collectable thanks to rarity and natural attrition. If you remember when cars went rusty, plenty of them ended up with a similar piebald look as they got older. High streets were littered with toothpaste blue Datsun 120Ys sporting yellow or brown wings and doors because the originals had turned to oxide. Ditto rot-while-you’re-watching Austin/Morris 1300s. Mini owners would chuck away front wings and bonnets and replace them with single, tip forward fibreglass front ends, often advertised in the Exchange & Mart, along with a concertina tent garage, illustrated by a line drawing of a neat schoolboy using it to protect a Standard 8, but I digress… Anyway those Mini front ends were often left unpainted or in dull primer. I had a number of cars that fell into that category, most notably an Opel Rekord (sometimes sold with a diesel engine when such things were rare). Mine had a frilly driver’s door. It also had ‘keep fit’ windows, and I replaced the driver’s door with one that had an electric window and spent an entertaining hour with lengths of old wiring harness to connect it to a switch in the middle of the dashboard. Today such make do and mend
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frivolities belong to another world, along with scrap cars that look worn out. The next time you see a transporter taking 10 to 15 year old cars to the crusher, they won’t look exhausted and brow beaten in the way things like Austin Maxis and Ford Sierras did back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The panel work of today’s scrappers will largely be rot free, and bar the odd parking blemish, as solid as it was when they left the factory. I suspect many are the victims of faults that would cost more than the car is worth to put right, either in terms of labour or bits, rather than problems that couldn’t be fixed. If you owned a £1,000 car that needed £500 worth of exhaust catalyst, you might very well
Apparently, this is now rarely the case. A neighbour, who uses an e-Golf for her job as an NHS nurse visiting patients at home, had a scary encounter with a falling tree during storm Eunice. Her husband, who runs our village garage, sorrowfully showed me the car’s lightly battered roof, bonnet and passenger side doors, and mentioned a smashed camera, whose demise had triggered a multiplicity of warning lights. We agreed that an artisan with a hammer and dolly could sort the body, but insurers now insist on new panel work as well as hard parts. My friend snorted and said the bodywork parts had to come from Germany and would take weeks to arrive. As for the camera, someone he knew with an identical car waited around four months for one.“I reckon you’re looking at six months before our car’s fixed,” he harrumphed. There’s a clear divide between bodging and recycling, one that impacts on the environment and people’s blood pressure. To my mind, this clearly fell on the wrong side of it, and is an experience that will resonate with many people. Martin Gurdon
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think about parting company with it. Which brings me onto the hilarious subject of insurance company crash repair parts standards. Once, bodyshops were repositories for re-claimed panels. Rewind a couple of decades and insurance assessors probably had clipboards, small moustaches and perhaps digital pocket calculators. When confronted with a lightly crumpled Vauxhall Vectra and a request for new body parts, moustaches would twitch, heads would shake, and the words ‘I think you can repair that,’ would be uttered. This was less wasteful and kept panel beating skills alive.
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increase taxes on other industries that have made far less progress than the motor industry in cleaning up their acts. The obvious targets are marine diesels and civil aviation, but progress on these fronts is likely to be fairly slow because any big changes would need to be co-ordinated internationally in order to be effective. But if we assume that in the long run, declining fuel taxation revenues have to be made up at least in part from the motorist, there are plenty of other tweaks that can be made to car-related taxes and subsidies before resorting to major new
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perhaps there is some scope to chip away at those in the future once the adoption of electric vehicles has gained sufficient momentum. Even when all of these options have been exhausted, I think there are still considerable obstacles to widespread tolls or road pricing. If anything, the trend has been towards the removal of tolls, with Scotland and Wales abolishing charges for major crossings, such as the Forth and the Severn. Any reintroduction of such charges is likely to be pretty unpopular. Road pricing could be even more difficult. Germany has built up a big expensive administrative machine for its Toll Collect system, and that only covers charges for trucks using major routes. How much more complicated and expensive would a system that embraced all roads and vehicles be, even with more modern technology? And who would pay the new tolls or road charges? If everyone pays, drivers of diesel and petrol cars face a double whammy, paying both high fuel duties and the road charges. Fuel duties could be relaxed to compensate, of course, but then the pace of the electric vehicle switchover might slow down too much. If charges apply only to electric cars, a lot of EV drivers are going to be upset about that – especially those who rely mostly on rapid charging on motorways, who already pay much more per mile than those who can top up cheaply overnight at home. So while the question of how to replace the lost fuel duties may not be going away, don’t expect anyone to rush forward to grasp the nettle for now. David Wilkins
GROWTH, THERE ARE STILL ONLY ABOUT 400,000 PURE ELECTRIC VEHICLES ON BRITISH ROADS, OR A LITTLE OVER 1% OF THE UK’S TOTAL CAR POPULATION OF AROUND 32 MILLION.” initiatives like motorway tolling or comprehensive road pricing. One possible target for higher tax might be low-CO2 pre-2017 diesels that still qualify for zero vehicle excise duty, while the existing system of taxation and subsidies for electric cars could also be tweaked to reduce the drain on the Treasury. The Plug-in Car Grant is already fading away as the percar amount is reduced, and more expensive cars no longer qualify. Fiscal incentives for electric vehicle adoption are currently much more generous for company car drivers than they are for private motorists, so
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CLIVE IS PARKING MAD Dear Doc, Is your mailbag overflowing with letters about workplace parking levies? As if it wasn’t hard enough to run a car already, I’ve read that councils could charge businesses up to £1,000 a year for every parking space they have. This strikes me as yet another ‘tax’ on hardworking people and comes at a time when fuel prices are going through the roof. I’m glad I’m no longer working for a living, but I feel sorry for those who do. Sorry to rant, but I knew you’d understand. Yours truly, Clive Endacott
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Hello Clive, As it happens, you’re the first person to get in touch about this, which suggests that my readers are mellowing in their old age. These workplace parking levies are nothing new – there’s been one in Nottingham since 2012. The price has just increased, so employers who provide 11 or more parking spaces will pay £458 a year, up from £415. The council claims it has generated around £64 million since 2012, and it’s interesting to note that Nottingham is the only city in England to see a reduction in journey times before the pandemic. A similar scheme has just been introduced in Scotland, but local councils are free to decide whether or not to introduce it.
Glasgow estimates that it could raise up to £30 million a year if it covers the entire city, or £6 million if it’s limited to the city centre. South of the border, I understand parking levies are under discussion to be introduced in Bath, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Colchester, Leicester, Luton, Norwich, Oxford, Reading, and Warrington. It might surprise you to discover that I don’t have a problem with the idea, but it’s not as clear cut as it first seems. For example, an employer is free to pass on the levy to the employee, which means it’s likely to affect the lowestpaid workers. I also note that there’s no mention of electric cars in these schemes, so on the one hand we’re
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POLISHED KNOBS AND DODGY GASKETS follow up to letters in 421 and 422 Thank you very much, Doc, Unlike many people, I do like French cars and particularly Peugeots and Citroëns. Driven properly (dynamically), they seem very reliable to me – unlike German brands that seem to be more desirable out of reputation or by brand snobs. My local garage man hates the dCi engines and had a customer’s 1.5-litre car, whose timing belt he had to change three times right after each other, the last one unfortunately ruining the engine beyond repair. My brother has the 89bhp version in his Nissan Note with something like 150,000 miles on the clock and hardly ever touching lower than 70mpg, usually as high as 80mpg, and that is filling brim to brim. My son-in-law gets around 45mpg, but he is not driving for economy at all – and on rough and bad Irish roads. I passed on your advice. I am afraid he likes our old Peugeot 308 HDi 110 (six-speed, but with a Tunit module) too much to be in a rush to get his van back! We now have the newer 308 in BlueHDi 120 version. That one is far more economical than the old one (the old one shows great economy since it has the module installed, but it
only gets to about 50mpg, while the new one always beats 60mpg!). But it has very long gearing, making it feel gutless at very low revs. However, a new Tunit module is waiting for that one now. Regarding the Sono Sion: my brother and my sister (in Germany) have ordered one. The colour is the same as the plastic, doing away with all the painting and environmental damage that goes along with it. I have bothered you enough, but I always love your replies to questions. And it is a bit sad that so few questions about the running of proper cars – to me that is a diesel engine and a manual gearbox – come up these days. Oh, I had told Ian that, rather than pushing electric cars (or any new cars) – where production will cause a spike in emissions that will put the climate change beyond targets and, possibly, human survival – we need a moratorium on new cars and the quick development of a refit, repower and restore industry to keep older cars going much longer with as little emissions as possible! If governments were serious about avoiding too much of a climate change, that is the direction they should promote. Cheers, Bernward
all being encouraged to ‘go green’, but then EVs faced the same levies as conventional vehicles in the name of improving air quality. People often drive to work for convenience, or if the public transport system isn’t up to scratch. Yes, I’m aware that any revenue must be spent on improving public transport for commuters, but what about the people who live miles away from a bus or rail network? If the powers that be were serious about electric vehicles, they’d incentivise turning parking spaces into a charging bay, rather than persecuting motorists who are just trying to earn an honest living. Best regards, Doctor
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AUDI DIESELS GOING VEGGIE Dear Doctor, I’m sure you’ve read Audi’s announcement that some of its diesel engines have been approved for renewable fuels. This is of greater interest to me than the development of yet more electric vehicles, but I’m worried that these things tend to get lost down the back of the sofa. A reduction in CO2 emissions of between 70 and 95% compared to fossil diesel should not be ignored and I applaud Audi for its efforts. Or are you going to chuck a spanner in the works and declare it a PR stunt? I look forward to your response. Tom Heathcote Dear Tom, Don’t worry, I’m not about to pour vegetable oil on your parade. For the benefit of readers who missed the announcement in the last issue, Audi has approved many of its current six-cylinder diesel engines for use with HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil). This renewable fuel allows diesel engines to operate in a more climate-friendly manner and there are few downsides. You’re right about the reduction in CO2 emissions, but I’ll add the following quote from Matthias Schober, the head of powertrain development at Audi. He said: “As the cetane rating of HVO is around 30% higher, the combustibility of the engine is enhanced. The positive effects of this are particularly noticeable when cold starting. We tested the effects on various components, the performance, and exhaust emissions in validation runs before granting approval.” HVO uses residual and waste materials, such as waste cooking oil and residues from agriculture. The use of hydrogen turns the oils into aliphatic hydrocarbons, which makes them suitable for use in diesel engines. It can be used as a standalone fuel or in conjunction with regular diesel. All good stuff, then, but it’s worth noting that HVO is nothing new. Indeed, it has been approved for use in Audi’s four-cylinder diesel engines since June 2021 and is very popular in Scandinavian countries. As a biofuel, it has been around for 15 years or so. Consumer awareness is low in the UK, although HVO has developed some traction within the agricultural industry. There are around 600 filling stations in Europe, but you’ll struggle to source it in the UK unless you’re happy to have it delivered by a tanker! It’s also around 20% more expensive than regular diesel, although this is far from extravagant for a clean fuel. Another downside is the threat of deforestation to grow the fuel, although the use of waste materials will minimise the impact. Did you see that BP has acquired a 30% stake in the UK’s largest HVO producer? Green BioFuel has produced more than 55 million litres of HVO over the last two years, but BP’s intention is to support the decarbonisation of construction, freight off-road and marine industries. Unfortunately, private consumers aren’t included in this vision, but I guess this is due to a classic ‘chicken and egg’ situation. Audi says it will build its last combustion engine in 2033, so is a shortterm fix. That said, it could enable diesel cars to remain in use long after electrified cars have become dominant – let’s hope that the policymakers and environmentalists recognise the positive effect of biofuels like HVO. The Doc
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SANTA FE DELIVERS THE GIFT OF DIESEL Hello Doctor, Do my eyes deceive me, or is the Hyundai Santa Fe diesel back on sale again? I know my sight and memory aren’t what they used to be, but I could have sworn the diesel version was axed last year, or is my mind playing tricks on me? It’s listed for sale on the Hyundai website, but this could be a hangover from last year. I only ask because I’ll be looking for something new to tow my trusty Coachman, and a Hyundai Santa Fe diesel would fit the bill. Do you know why Hyundai has made a U-turn? Are diesels back in favour with the brand? All the best, Robert Dempster Langley, Berkshire Hello Robert, Nice to hear from you again after many years. You’ll be pleased to know that your eyesight hasn’t deteriorated since you last got in touch, although I fear you missed a small chunk of issue 422. You’ll note that this magazine was the first to report on the return of the 2.2-litre CRDi versions, with our editor calling it “a welcomed U-turn in policy”. A little bit of background for you. The new Santa Fe arrived in the second half of 2018, at which point the 2.2-litre diesel was the only available engine. Most road testers agreed that the revamped CRDi unit was refined, economical and perfect for a large family SUV. It’s now fashionable to axe diesel engines, so the CRDi unit was dropped as part of the 2021 facelift, leaving only hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains as options. Great for ticking green boxes, not so great if you’re after a punchy and reliable engine for heavy loads and towing. The maximum towing capacities of the electrified versions are woeful, ranging from 1,350kg for the plug-in hybrid, up to 1,650kg for the standard self-charging hybrid. This incensed the towing community, which left Hyundai in danger of losing customers to Kia; the Sorento uses the same 2.2-litre CRDi engine. The figures are reassuring: 199bhp, 325lb ft of torque, 2,500kg maximum towing weight and 100kg nose weight. All diesel versions come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive as standard. You’ll pay £42,160 for the Premium trim or £45,455 for the Ultimate model. Not cheap, then, and you’ll also have to pay the premium surcharge for Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). You ask if diesel cars are back in favour? I suspect not, but this is an example of manufacturers blindly pursuing an agenda without listening to their customers. The towing community still relies on diesel engines, so removing them altogether had the potential to upset a lot of people. I hope this helps, Robert. May you enjoy many happy years to come in your Coachman. Best regards, Doctor
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DAVID PRICE IS RIGHT I have just finished reading the February issue of Diesel&EcoCar magazine, especially the piece about smart motorways. A large number of people hate or detest them without, in my opinion, a logical reason. What is the difference between a smart motorway and a dual carriageway? Very little and yet I haven’t heard anybody complaining about dual carriageways! Both types of road are basically the same. The dual carriageway has two lanes (usually), whereas the smart motorway has four (normally). Both types of road have a 70mph limit, so no difference there. Neither has a hard shoulder, so no difference there either. The dual carriageway also allows agricultural tractors, mopeds, cyclists, and learner drivers, all of which increase the hazards, and yet smart motorways are ‘dangerous’ according to some people. Perhaps it is the lack of available refuge areas in the event of a breakdown? When I was working for a living, I used the A50 dual carriageway between Stoke and the M1 several times a week. On the stretch of road between the roundabout after you exit the 40mph limit from Stoke, to the roundabout just before you reach the M1, there are four laybys, three roundabouts, 12 exit roads and one service area on that 40-mile stretch of road – a total of 20 points of safe exit off the carriageway. On a 40-mile stretch of smart motorway there should be, by law, between 40 and 53 refuge areas in case of a breakdown – that’s more than double the number of exit points compared to the average stretch of dual carriageway. So, the smart motorway has four lanes rather than two, double the number of refuge areas, and no learners or cyclists etc, so why are they considered to be more dangerous by many people? Over the past sixty years, motorways have become safer places to drive with central barriers, better lighting and signage etc, and we have become used to the fact that the road ahead will be clear because of the hard shoulder, an attitude we do not take with us when driving on a dual carriageway. Perhaps we should all realise that when a motorway
becomes ‘smart’ a different driving attitude should be taken. Thomas Wardle Hello Thomas, Ian kindly forwarded your response to the letters regarding smart motorways (issues 421 and 422). As your observations are concerning my column, I hope you don’t mind me responding on his behalf. I’m grateful for your views on the subject; it’s great that the letter from David Price sparked some debate. The problem with the media coverage is that it’s all so black and white. What happened to balanced reporting and basic facts? Read an online article on the subject and the consensus is clear: smart motorways are evil. There are exceptions. A year ago, Hugo Griffiths wrote an excellent article for Auto Express with the headline: ‘Smart motorways are the safer option, we all need to look at the facts.’ I don’t agree with everything he said, but I can get behind his call for less emotion when debating the subject. He also made some excellent points regarding the aspects of motoring that are actually safer on smart motorways. I’d encourage you to read the article and the subsequent comments that were made. As I tried to say in my original response to David Price, the positives of smart motorways cannot be ignored. The ability to lower speed limits to reduce congestion and maintain traffic flow is a good thing, as is the opportunity to close a lane or two in the event of an accident or breakdown. It’s also worth remembering that a smart motorway is cheaper and less environmentally damaging than a widening scheme. I also echo Hugo’s sentiments when he says that other roads are less safe. Rural roads are the most dangerous in Britain, accounting for more than half of all fatal crashes. Are there calls to stop people driving on country roads? Of course not. According to the charity Brake, ten times as many people die on rural roads than on motorways. The flipside to this, and the counter to your argument, is that it’s three times more dangerous to breakdown on a smart motorway than it is on a conventional one. This
has tragic consequences for motorists and breakdown recovery operatives. You make a very good point about the mix of vehicles using dual carriageways. There have been many calls to ban tractors from fast roads; just a few years ago, Highways England proposed to ban agricultural vehicles from ‘smart’ A-roads. Under the proposals, some dual carriageways would be converted into motorwaystandard roads in which vehicles enter via a slip road. Cyclists, pedestrians, horses, and mopeds would also be banned. Incidents involving tractors are few and far between, but when they do, they have devastating, and often very tragic consequences. We know that the rollout of smart motorways is on hold until at least 2025. Announcing the pause in construction, the transport secretary Grant Shapps said: “While our initial data shows that smart motorways are among the safest roads in the UK, it’s crucial that we go further to ensure people feel safer using them. Pausing schemes yet to start construction and making multimillion-pound improvements to existing schemes will give drivers confidence and provide the data we need to inform our next steps.” My concern with this statement is that it links confidence with data. The reputation of smart motorways has been severely damaged, so it will take more than cold data to restore confidence. There have been too many tragic incidents for sceptical motorists to be won over, especially when the media is reporting it so black and white. Three years is a long time, so the political, environmental, and social landscape could look very different in 2025. I’ll be watching the developments with interest. Best regards, Doc
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W RKS EV Drive Modes and Eco Driving hen an electric vehicle driver is setting off, the driver needs to select an appropriate drive mode. There's a distinct lack of terminology standardisation as yet in driving options for electric vehicles, and in how they are selected, but most are self-explanatory, and use terms like Sport, Normal, Eco, and Eco Plus, with others for exceptional driving situations, like Snow. There may also be an option to select 2WD or 4WD. Usually the eco mode choice involves the deselection or dumbing down of energy hungry functions, like heating and climate control, that can affect driving range. If your battery gets down to a very low charge level, it’s best to leave it to the car, which will automatically adopt a progressively more severe economy mode, with throttle response and speed severely limited, and all but the essential services shut down. Let's consider how the eco drive modes can help extend your driving range though. When you lift off the accelerator, without touching the brakes, there's a controlled deceleration that converts the car's momentum into electricity to recharge the battery. In many electric vehicles, the highest eco setting offers virtually one-pedal driving, slowing down to a standstill without use of the brakes. But not everyone likes the strong deceleration of such settings, and there are other ways to boost your battery range. By adopting much the same skills as used in diesel or petrol fuel economy driving, any driver can get better battery mileage with a little thought and effort. So, how do you set about achieving this? It all begins before you set off though, where the pre-conditioning options of your electric vehicle are vital. You can get many more miles from a charge using charging settings that use mains power to defrost, or pre-heat the cabin, and maybe the heated seats, or even cool the cabin in hotter weather before
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you set off. Some also have battery heaters for cold weather, but if not, you should set your charger timing to finish an hour or so before you plan to set off, leaving the battery still warm, and optimising its range. Another obvious tip is to keep your car under cover, either to keep it warm, or cool, whenever you can. Every kWh that you can draw from the mains, rather than the battery, gives you another 3 to 4 miles, and that can put as much as 40 to 50 extra miles on your range, particularly in winter weather. When you are driving, economical use of the heating and climate control system increases driving range significantly, so do check the owner’s handbook for the best ways of doing this. When driving on motorways and dual carriageways, cruising speed is hugely important. Cruising at 65 to 70mph, as against 75 to 80mph, will give you 25 to 30% more miles for every kWh stored in your battery. On longer journeys, the time lost by cruising at a lower speed can often be recovered as you won’t spend so long charging at a motorway services area, for instance. Most electric vehicle drivers will benefit from using adaptive cruise control, that maintains a steady speed and a consistent distance behind vehicles ahead without any braking. In stop-go congestion, using automated systems like Traffic Jam Assist will save you more fuel than any human skills can, and helps cut the risks of a low-speed accident. On busy A- and B-roads you can, of course, choose to use the high energy recovery settings, but you will need to perfect the art of feathering the accelerator to smoothly moderate the deceleration
to suit the conditions, using the car's momentum to coast down to a stop, rather than screeching to a halt. Better still, looking well ahead, and gently easing off the accelerator to buy time for traffic lights to turn green, or roundabouts to clear, can gain you lots of extra miles. The car's momentum is better utilised without even using the energy recovery system, which is, it's worth remembering, at best, only around 65% efficient. The whole business of eco driving is largely a state of mind. If you're comfortable with the techniques of driving a petrol or diesel car economically, you'll automatically take the same approach when you drive an electric vehicle, and soon master the key differences. Smoothness of progress is always beneficial, as does keeping a good distance between your car and other road users. Jerky progress, using strong acceleration, and/or hard braking will waste precious miles of range. The performance potential of many of today's electric vehicles is a temptation that should mostly be declined to achieve the optimum driving range. But when you see a clear road ahead and are planning to accelerate up to a good cruising speed, it's a good time to draw on the electric vehicle motor's meaty torque and enjoy some really hard acceleration without wasting any energy!
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diesel and petrol variants that meet current emissions limits will be legal to operate until 2035 or 2040 might be a helpful move? Longer term though, thoughts will also be turning to raising tax revenue to replace that being lost as petrol and diesel cars disappear. The popular idea of road pricing is a complicated and costly way of doing the same thing as simply taxing fuel, be it petrol, diesel, electricity, or hydrogen, but without offering any incentives for achieving better fuel economy. Cars need to be taxed in line with their true ecological impact and their contribution to road maintenance costs, so they need to be taxed in line with weight, size, and energy usage. That's better handled by taxing the fuel/energy they use than any other system. Finally, consideration should be given to those on low incomes who simply cannot afford to buy electric vehicles at today's prices. It will be years before a meaningful used electric vehicle market exists, and it's pointless using taxation or incentives to push people towards buying them when they simply can't afford them, and/or have no access to domestic charging facilities. Victor Harman
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Dear Ian, My wife always says to me that I am like a homing pigeon when we are out and about in the car. Hence why I read the April Question of the Month with great interest, mainly because most of the answers might as well have been written in Chinese. The only one I had total empathy with was the one from the Doctor. Since my driving began in 1962, I have used a combination of road maps, time of day, and position of the sun or the lightest direction if it’s cloudy. It has hardly ever failed me, and is much more reliable and logical than my navigation system at which I have been known to shout, “No you are wrong!!” Even in my hundreds of thousands of miles of driving in Europe over the years, I have clung to my trusted system. I do, however, confess to using the navigation to get out of large town and city centres occasionally. Technology in cars seems to be running riot at the moment to the extent that mankind is even striding towards the concept of driverless vehicles. How utterly boring! Driving with care and skill is, to my mind, an engrossing and pleasurable activity. Since 1966 I have been a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and am proud that I have never had a penalty point or insurance claim. Maybe my aversion to excess technology inclines me towards the opinions of your brilliant Doctor. Yours sincerely, Alan Bradley, Burton on Trent PS. I have been known to sign myself – Al Uddite.
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Hi Ian I would like to put my perspective into your achievement with the magazine. I remember you taking it on as owner/publisher and laying out a strategy to ensure it evolved and became a prominent, successful voice in what was a niche market at the time – economy motoring. Autocar is heralded as the original motoring magazine and has an excellent reputation with some very astute, intelligent journalists; Steve Cropley and Matt Prior being two of them. Your leadership, professionalism and collated team are also excellent, credible, smart, and engaging (humorous, too) making Diesel&EcoCar magazine an important leader to the other available magazines. Why the comparison with Autocar? Well, I have read every issue of your magazine since the mid-90s and have witnessed an increasing legacy, history, and growth that I expect will continue for many years to come. With comprehensive unbiased reviews/ tests, commentary for new technologies as we move to electrified motoring, and with Doctor Diesel and D-Mail to encourage a sense of community and confidence – like Autocar you have quality, endurance, and personality. It’s fair to say that you have been apace or ahead of the game in manoeuvring the magazine to modernise its content, including the look and design of it. Where do you mostly differ from Autocar? Their magazine is too flimsy. Yours is a tactile delight. Best wishes Guy Leadbeatter Via e-mail
Hannah Rafferty, Ionity Where we have space and suitability at a site, we work with the landlord to install our “drive thru” concept. This is a larger charging bay that enables vehicles with trailers more space to charge. The image shows how our charging sites can accommodate trailers at our Ringdalskagen site in Norway. Our Cobham site in the UK has such a Drive thru layout enabling caravanners the ability to charge. Tom Callow, BP Pulse As early forms of public charging infrastructure typically required a dwell time of at least 30 minutes, if not several hours, they were typically located in existing parking bays, likely to be unsuitable for a vehicle towing any kind of trailer. However, as charging speeds increase and more ultra-fast chargers appear – where the dwell time for most vehicles is likely to fall to less than 30 minutes – drivers will undoubtedly see more charging infrastructure emerge that supports a wide variety of vehicles, including those towing trailers, as well as larger vans and small trucks. Such charging facilities for those towing a caravan on holiday may be most important at Motorway Service Areas, and if these locations had benefited from more investment in EV charging in recent years – which has been impeded by exclusive contracts – we may well have seen more accessible charging infrastructure emerge more quickly. Dora Clarke, Osprey Charging We are indeed designing our en-route hub sites (over 10 currently in development) to take into account both cars towing caravans and larger commercial vans and camper vans. This includes the canopy height and size, and bay layout. These are the types of Osprey sites most relevant to those heading to and from their holiday destination. We acknowledge that currently, at our over 200 primarily retail locations, the charging bays are often unsuitable for towing vehicles. In these cases, we usually have had to work within the existing retail car park layout, and in the space granted to us by the landlord. Where we can, we absolutely work with the landlord to maximise the space for the parking bays, not least to improve the experience for drivers with accessibility requirements.
Hi Guy Thanks for your e-mail, and on behalf of the entire team at Diesel&EcoCar magazine, we thank you for your kind comments. While I may be leading the good ship, it is the wider team that should take the lion’s share of the credit for what the title is today. As you say, we have continued to evolve, and I like to think that is because everyone’s contribution is valued in the team, and they all strive for us to be better. I try to foster an approach of open and honest communication, where they can tell me if I’m being an idiot, and the Doc tells me that I am frequently. Seriously, though, without every member of the Diesel&EcoCar team, from the fantastic editorial staff to the wonderful Mish, my PA, and Steve that creates an amazing design each month, to Adam that looks after the distribution, we wouldn’t have been able to achieve anything like we have, especially in these tougher recent times. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank them all. After Covid, rising production costs is the next threat, but we will fight on another day. Thanks again Guy, we all very much appreciate your thoughtful e-mail. Ian
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26TH MARCH 2022 Parking used to be simple. You pull into the parking space, get out of the car, find the parking meter, feed it with money, take the ticket, display it in the windscreen, and job done, you go merrily on your way. But nowadays you can’t use real money, you have to struggle with a phone line, or even worse, one of the awful apps. And because I rarely have the same car twice when I’m out and about, I have to go through the arduous steps of changing the registration number of the car, and I’ve come to realise that voice control systems do not like my Essex accent. So what should take just a few seconds ends up as a halfan-hour job that eats into your parking time. And that’s without the stress of finding a parking space in the first place. Bring back the old days!
29TH MARCH 2022 I’ve seen it happen lots of times on television, but watching a TPAC manoeuvre – short for Tactical Pursuit and Containment – unfold on the motorway is a thing of beauty, especially if you’ve got a front seat view of it being carried out. When I joined the M25, I overtook a Peugeot 308 SW police car that was travelling at quite a slow pace, and it stood out, as Essex Police don’t usually buy Peugeots, instead running Ford Focus Estates or Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourers. So I took particular interest in it, and as it overtook me further up the road, and then
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it slowed down once again, it piqued my interest, as it was obvious that it was on an exercise. The speeding up and slowing down carried on for around 20 miles, and then I spotted a marked BMW X5 in the distance. The Peugeot sped up until it was just behind the X5, and soon there were unmarked cars with discreet blue lights in the grille and bumpers arriving en masse. In total, there were five or six marked and unmarked cars all jostling for position around the target car, an 05-plate Ford Focus, driven by a youngster. With precision timing, the ‘Follow Me’ sign lit up on the back of the police X5 and the driver of the Ford couldn’t do anything but comply, as he was surrounded by an unmarked Skoda Superb and BMW 1 Series and the marked Peugeot 308, all with the blue lights shining brightly to usher it off the motorway at the next junction.
30TH MARCH 2022 If I have to travel anywhere of any distance, I prefer to do so at night, when the roads are quieter, and I can cover ground more quickly. Usually it’s just me travelling, so I haven’t got to worry about young kids being inconvenienced and work around their sleeping patterns. And normally it works quite well, except when the Highways England decide to close the motorway. Over the past few months, junction 27 to 28 of the M25 has been closed from 9pm, resulting in a detour towards London, before a relatively slow jaunt along the A12, before the reaching the A127 and heading for home. If the roadmen really want to annoy me, they’ll close the A12, too, as happened a few weeks ago, meaning a jaunt around Romford. Often, it’s a good job that I know the roads as well as I do, because the detour signs are often nonexistent or incomplete, resulting in motorists not having a clue where they are going. Now I know that the roadworks have to be done, and doing them when the roads are quieter inconveniences fewer people, but it’s still very frustrating. There seems to be an unhealthy compulsion of completely closing off roads of late, rather than leaving one lane open, or creating a contraflow on the other carriageway, and this has to stop. Similarly, advance warning of a closure is pretty poor, and often it isn’t until you reach the junction of the road closure that you know about it. In this digital age, surely we can do better?
MOTORING MILESTONES Happy Birthday to you… A celebration of significant cars (not always for the right reasons) that are passing a motoring milestone this month, since they first went on sale in the UK.
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The cover of the April/May 1989 edition of Diesel Car asked whether the Citroën AX is the new flyweight champion? Our testers said that the baby Citroën had bags of character and was one of the most economical cars in its class. Elsewhere, Citroën’s BX DTR Turbo Estate took on Peugeot’s 405 GTDT Estate and won, with the Citroën considerably cheaper and livelier on the road. Ford’s Orion took on the Vauxhall Astra Belmont and it was the latter that was out in front in most departments. The only significant bad points was a lack of low down pull and a dashboard that badly needed redesigning. The LTI Fairway taxi gained a new 2.7-litre Nissan-sourced turbodiesel engine, as well as access for wheelchair customers, and while our testers reckoned more could be done to improve driver comfort and sound deadening, you couldn’t argue its fitness for purpose, having seen off many rivals in the past. Checking out the data pages, and it’s the Citroën AX 14RD three-door that is cheapest at £6,553, with the Volvo 760 Estate Turbo Diesel listed as the most expensive at £23,870.
Eternal Flame by the Bangles was number one at the beginning of May, and was followed by Hand on Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, and then Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey in aid of the tragic Hillsborough Disaster.
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Margaret Thatcher completed ten years as prime minister, the first of the 20th century to do so. Unemployment was below 2 million for the first time since 1980 and Liverpool won the FA Cup Final.
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REMEMBER THIS: CHEVROLET EPICA Anyone that has got the Classic.Retro.Modern. bug, will know the end of the following year. Today, just 143 diesel examples that Gavin Braithwaite-Smith is a fan of the Chevrolet Epica. In remain, with a further 46 registered as SORN at the DVLA and issue nine of our sister magazine, Gavin champions the therefore in an unknown condition. The Epica was the underdog, in a similar way that he loves his Renault perfect motor for someone that knew nothing about Safrane. Let’s take a trip down memory lane, back cars, as it was well built, highly specified and cheaply to 2008, when the Chevrolet Epica story begins. The priced. Even with a low list price of £14,595 for the EXAMPLES rather plain looking four-door saloon joined the UK diesel, dealers were falling over themselves to cut the REMAINING model line-up in April, with four versions offered – one prices further, just to get rid of them off the forecourt. 140bhp six-cylinder 2.0-litre petrol and three 148bhp Some were sold to taxi operators, others to Motability diesel versions with a similar capacity, in a choice of LS or customers, while the rest were sold to private motorists that LT specification. Around 600 examples were imported during thought they got a bargain for a large car at such a low price, 2008 and 2009, with the Epica quietly put out of its misery at after all, most smaller diesel cars were pricier than an Epica.
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HEROORZERO VAUXHALL ADAM (2012 TO 2019) We have always been a fan of the Mk1 Focus ever since Ford launched it back in 1998, and the 1.8-litre TDCi engine was a beauty in comparison to the earlier TDdi unit. Here is a 30,000 mile ‘04’ plate example fitted with the 99bhp TDCi unit in top-of-the-range Ghia specification. It’s immaculate in every way, but is it really worth £3,495? We reckon so, as most have rotten sills and the like, and this car is like new.
We came across this great looking Mercedes-Benz CLK 270 CDI Coupé on our travels and it caught our eye because it has only covered 55,600 miles. The five-cylinder powerplant is capable of travelling many times that! Checking the MOT history, we found that it has failed twice, both times for lightbulbs. Located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, we reckon this is a bit of a bargain at £5,490, with offers invited by the used car dealer.
How’s this for a rarity, a Peugeot 206 GTi 1.6 HDi 110. We found this immaculate diesel hot hatch in Sheffield, and it has just 60,000 miles on the clock, with a long and detailed service history, mainly looked after at Peugeot main dealers. The ‘54’ plate car has really been looked after and is worth the £2,875 asking price. It’s even had the cambelt changed in January of this year, but we’d ditch the Landsail tyres at the earliest opportunity, even though they are brand new.
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A decade ago, it wasn’t enough for car makers to simply offer a small city car or supermini – no, to appeal to buyers a small model needed to be cool, upmarket, fun and either retro like the MINI Hatch or fresh-faced like the Audi A1. As the MINI became a regular in the top-10 sales charts, it’s hardly surprising that Vauxhall, and sister firm Opel, wanted a piece of the action with its Adam. Customisation was all the rage too, so Vauxhall buyers were able to hit the configurator and pick from bright colour schemes, contrasting roofs and mirror caps, and of course, different alloy wheels. There were even splashes of colour inside to help its interior stand out and trim level names like Glam, Jam and Slam weren’t shared with any other Vauxhall. Compared with the British-built car, the Adam also had an Achilles heel – its engines. From launch, the Vauxhall used carry-over 1.2-litre or 1.4-litre petrol engines with 68, 86 or 99bhp. These were dated, naturally aspirated lumps, with even the anaemic 68bhp version emitting CO2 at the rate of 125g/km. More modern 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines arrived later, but it was a case of too little, too late. The initial lack of efficiency meant that even the entry-level Adam, which should be a paragon of cheap urban driving, currently costs £130 in annual road tax. Rivals, particularly with a diesel engine, were tax free. The Adam wasn’t even offered with such a powerplant, despite the 1.3-litre CDTi unit from the Corsa being available. Darting around town and the Adam’s handling was nothing to write home about. And whereas the MINI had a relatively sophisticated suspension design, the Adam relied on basic struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear. For sporty versions, these were made firmer, and the combination of stiff suspension, a short wheelbase and large alloy wheels resulted in a bouncy ride. While keen drivers could fall for the MINI’s agile handling and masses of grip, the Adam was viewed with scepticism, reflected in poor sales for the sporty 148bhp turbocharged Adam S model when it was launched and fewer than 650 registered on UK roads. You can’t really blame Vauxhall for trying to take on the posh city car class, but the Adam felt cynical in its part-bin approach. Not even pseudo-SUV editions called Adam Rocks or open-top Air editions could help it. With around 60,000 sold in the UK, you could say it sold decently, but compared to its peers, those figures were just a drop in the ocean. Finally, the Adam name didn’t go down so well here, despite being named after the creator of the Opel brand, Adam Opel, as the link was lost on British Vauxhall buyers. So, was is it a hero or zero? For us it falls into the latter category, because we know that Vauxhall can do better.
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PRODUCT WATCH: T-CUT It’s inevitable in day-to-day life that cars pick up scratches and paint imperfections along the way, and T-Cut has been the go-to product to put things right. It looks like car polish and is applied to the area of concern in a circular motion and acts by removing a layer of clear lacquer to restore the paintwork underneath. It will work wonders on light scratches, but if the damage is down to the metal, then you’ll need to get the experts involved, with the possibility that the panel will need to be resprayed. Once you’ve rid yourself of the unsightly scratches, then you’ll need to build up the protection by applying a fresh layer of car wax to get a silky, mirror-like surface. T-Cut is the product if you find that you’ve got swirl marks in the paintwork, maybe as a result of using car washes with brushes, where grit caught within will act like scouring pads on your paintwork. CarPlan, the company that sells T-Cut offers a range of different products, including colour matched scratch removers, or those that will work with any colour. There’s also scratch removing pens, sprays and the original formula in a 500ml canister. Like every other product survey that we do, it’s important to shop around for your motoring products, as there’s a wide difference in the prices. For example, a 150ml bottle of the T-Cut Rapid Scratch Remover can be bought for £5.25 online at Amazon, but costs almost three times the price at Euro Car Parts, who sell it for £14.49. Similarly, you can source a 10ml T-Cut scratch magic pen for just £3.59 on eBay, but it is priced at £13.59 at CarParts4Less – almost four times the cost.
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CAAR PARTS 0845 299 7676 www.caarparts.co.uk
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CARPARTS4LESS 0203 788 7845 www.carparts4less.co.uk
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EURO CAR PARTS 0203 788 7842 www.eurocarparts.com
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HALFORDS 0330 135 9779 www.halfords.com
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EBAY ONLINE ONLY www.ebay.co.uk
TRADE SECRET While new and used car stocks are scarce, don’t be taken in by the salesperson’s patter when they say that they can’t offer a discount. Greedy dealers are marking up used cars way above their usual values and so they have quite a way to come down when negotiating the deal. Most dealers will be buying in their used car stock as cheaply as they can, trying to dupe buyers that are unaccustomed to how things work, and so there could be several thousand pounds of profit in each used car. Bear in mind that if the salesperson doesn’t sell their monthly target, they don’t get any commission, so milk it for all it’s worth. Don’t be afraid to ask difficult questions, like how much they bought the car in for. An honest dealer will be happy to show you the paperwork and settle for a modest fee to clean and prepare the car for sale. Likewise, don’t be greedy, and remember that the dealer has to earn money to remain open. One piece of final advice. Once normality resumes and factors like the Coronavirus, Semi-Conductor Chip supply issues and the Ukraine War are in the rear-view mirror, values of secondhand cars are going to fall, and by a long way. If you pay a high price now for your secondhand car, it’s highly likely that you’ll end up in a negative equity situation if you’ve chosen to finance the purchase, so think seriously about whether you really do need that car. Sitting on your hands until later in the year, or even early next year will pay dividends. We will be the first ones to tell you when it’s time to go and buy, buy, buy.
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NEW vs USED It’s often difficult to work out which is the best route to buying a new car. Should you buy a brand-new vehicle fresh off the forecourt of a main dealer or via a broker? Or perhaps you’re tempted by savings off of a pre-registered example, where you’ve heard that you can save thousands of pounds off the list price. Well worry no more, as we examine a selection of the best-selling cars in the UK last year, examining how much the full list price is and what kind of discount you can expect. Our researchers have also examined the price of a pre-registered example, as well as one that is a year old. This will give you the full picture of the new, nearly new and second hand market, all in one easy to understand, and evolving table.
BEST DISCOUNTED PRICE
BEST 2022/22 BEST 2021/21 PRE-REGISTERED PRICE 1-YEAR OLD PRICE
£47,995
£42,154 Saving £5,841 Discount 12% www.broadspeed.com
£46,545 Saving £1,450 Discount 3%
£29,075
£22,547 Saving £6,528 Discount 22% www.broker4cars.co.uk
MODEL NEW PRICE 1 AUDI Q5 S line 40 TDI quattro Automatic
2 FORD FOCUS ST-Line Vignale 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic
3 KIA SPORTAGE
£23,700 Saving £5,375 Discount 18% None found
£27,745
£26,093 Saving £1,652 Discount 5% www.uk-car-discount.co.uk
£27,000 Saving £745 Discount 2%
2 1.6 CRDi
4 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS A 180 d AMG Line Premium Plus Edition Automatic
5 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE D200 AWD R-Dynamic S Automatic
PETROL VAUXHALL CORSA
£39,550 Saving £8,445 Discount 17%
None found
£35,940
£32,977 Saving £2,963 Discount 8% www.broadspeed.com
£33,500 Saving £2,440 Discount 6% None found
£44,679 Premium £1,269 Premium 2%
£43,990 Premium £580 Premium 1%
£17,380
£15,501 Saving £1,879 Discount 10% www.broker4cars.co.uk
£14,299 Saving £3,081 Discount 17%
£13,299 Saving £4,081 Discount 23%
£21,880
£19,190 Saving £2,690 Discount 12% www.broker4cars.co.uk
£19,495 Saving £2,385 Discount 10%
£20,295 Saving £1,585 Discount 7%
£42,250
£39,763 Saving £2,487 Discount 5% www.coast2coastcars.co.uk
£41,600 Saving £650 Discount 1%
£39,990 Saving £2,260 Discount 5%
£35,835
£32,009 Saving £3,826 Discount 10% www.broadspeed.com
£39,112 Premium £3,277 Premium 9%
£35,000 Saving £835 Discount 2%
£43,410 None found
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HYBRID TOYOTA YARIS Design 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid Automatic
PLUG-IN HYBRID VOLVO XC40 Plus Recharge T4 Automatic
ELECTRIC VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 Life Pro Performance Automatic
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TOTAL RECALL With modern cars so complex, it is understandable that from time-to-time car makers get things wrong and need to recall cars back to the main dealers to put them right. But far from this being a bad thing, it actually shows that those car manufacturers are committed to ensuring that cars function as they should and are as safe as they can be. In this section, we list the latest recalls that have been announced by the car manufacturers, in association with the DVSA, previously known as VOSA. If your car appears on the list, we recommend that you contact your local main dealer without delay, to arrange for any rectification work to take place, as some will impact on the car’s roadworthiness and safety. More information can be found at: www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
MODEL
REASON FOR THE RECALL
DATE OF RECALL
Audi e-tron GT
The electrical wire for the belt-fastened sensor was not routed according to specification
04/03/2022
BMW X5 PHEV
The high voltage batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process
14/03/2022
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The routing of an electric cable in the engine compartment might not meet specifications
22/03/2022
Mercedes-Benz C-Class, EQE, EQS, S-Class and SL-Class
The software of the communication system might not meet specifications and will be updated via 03/03/2022 an over-the-air update
Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, CLS-Class, GLE-Class, The software on the engine control unit might not meet specifications GLE-Class and S-Class
10/02/2022
Renault Arkana
Overheating of an internal component in the electric power steering
22/02/2022
Tesla Model 3
The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display
18/02/2022
Tesla Model S
Misalignment of the bonnet latch may prevent latching of the secondary latch
18/02/2022
Vauxhall Corsa F
The turn indicator may malfunction
22/02/2022
Vauxhall Corsa-e
A potential for an intermittent internal connection issue on the DC/DC chip on the on-board charger 15/02/2022
Vauxhall Mokka
The front suspension springs may not be correctly positioned in the strut assembly
18/02/2022
BUILD DATES AFFECTED 17/02/2021 to 31/08/2021 09/06/2020 to 08/01/2021 08/12/2017 to 25/07/20219
RECALL REFERENCE NUMBER R/2022/058 R/2022/064 R/2022/049
11/03/2021 to 17/12/2021
R/2022/030 and R/2022/032
23/06/2020 to 11/10/2021
R/2022/019
11/10/2019 to 21/11/2021 15/07/2017 to 30/09/2020 16/09/2014 to 23/12/2020 28/08/2019 to 31/05/2021 08/11/2019 to 30/09/2020 17/11/2021 to 18/11/2021
R/2022/045 R/2022/008 R/2022/009 R/2022/046 R/2022/044 R/2022/056
Just because your car is listed above, this doesn’t mean that your specific model is affected. Please check with your local main dealer to ascertain whether your car requires recall work to be implemented. www.dieselcar.com
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SECONDHAND SHOOTOUT FOR THE COST OF A WELL-SPECIFIED FAMILY HATCHBACK, THESE LUXURIOUS PLUG-IN HYBRID SUVS LOOK GREAT AND RUN ON ELECTRIC FOR AROUND 20 MILES.
BMW X5 xDRIVE40e
VOLVO XC90 T8 RECHARGE
2015 to 2019 From £20,900
2015-onwards From £25,300
When the Government began to penalise company-car drivers by upping taxation for diesels, manufacturers had to come up with new options. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) X5 xDrive40e is one such example, with a 111bhp electric motor and lithiumion battery providing a range of up to 19 miles before the petrol engine needs to lift a piston. When it does, the 2.0-litre turbocharged unit is still reasonably efficient, and does enough for a combined fuel economy figure of 83.1mpg with CO2 emissions of just 78g/km. However, this statistic will drop on longer trips, so the plug-in X5 is ideally suited for drivers with a fairly short commute, as once the battery is depleted, you have a heavy 2.3-tonne SUV to haul around by the 2.0-litre petrol engine. 0-62mph takes just 6.8 seconds, so while it’s big and heavy, the xDrive40e doesn’t hang about and gets the extra reassurance of four-wheel drive for inclement weather. It’s also superbly finished inside, with an elegant design and iDrive infotainment system that’s easy to navigate. Boot space is reduced, but thanks to it being so big before (650 litres), the 500 litres remaining is still useful and a good shape with a handy split tailgate to boost versatility. Fold the seats down and it extends to a huge 1,720 litres and the electrified X5 can tow up to 2,700kg, but be aware that there’s no seven-seat version like there is with the diesel engine. The plug-in X5 doesn’t have too many common faults, but it is a complex car, so check everything works as expected during the test drive. A creaking tailgate can require a new latch to fix.
As part of its plan to improve efficiency, Volvo restricted all of its models to the same 2.0-litre architecture, the XC90 included. The T8 is the most potent example, with both a supercharged and turbocharged petrol engine, an electric motor and battery for a total output of 401bhp. With a slightly better range of 21 miles (28 to 30 miles following the 2019 facelift), the XC90 T8 has even more impressive on-paper efficiency of 134.5mpg and CO2 emissions between 49 to 59g/km, so it was just as appealing for business users. Once the newer WLTP regulations were adopted by car markers, the fuel economy figures tumbled to 74.3 to 83.1mpg for 2018 and 2019 models and 83.1 to 100.9mpg for cars 2020 onwards. Of course, you have to charge it like a saint and only drive short hops to get close to these figures, so that’s something to consider if you are often on the motorway. It is good to drive, with plenty of punch, but a chassis that rewards a relaxed driving style – the BMW is a touch more sporting. Interior quality is almost on a par with the German model too, and its portrait touchscreen still looks contemporary, even if the software is starting to feel slightly dated. Unlike the X5, Volvo has managed to retain seven-seats, with between 262 and 1,816 litres of space, and it can tow trailers up to 2,400kg. Any hesitation when pulling away could be a sign that the electric rear motor is failing, so walk away to avoid a potential bill that will run into the thousands. There have also been quite a few recalls, so it’s important to ensure that all remedial work has been carried out.
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ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2016 TO 2021 FROM £12,200 he launch of the Giulia marked yet another reboot for the famed Italian brand, this time with a redesigned logo, a push further upmarket, and a range of new models promised that were to set the world alight. But more importantly, for the first time in many years, Alfa Romeo products could be spoken about in the same breath as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz models. Quite simply the looks of the Giulia are stunning, and who could fail to fall in love with the Italian sports saloon. The diesel engines were able to compete on an equal footing with rivals, and it appeared like Alfa Romeo had a bright future. The
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Giulia was followed up by the equally pretty Stelvio SUV, but that’s where it all stopped, as the promised follow-up models failed to materialise, and it is only last month that the Tonale was revealed to bolster the firm’s line-up. Alfa Romeo now falls under Stellantis ownership and sits alongside a wide range of other brands in the firm’s armoury. Stellantis was born out of the merger between the PSA Group and FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), and consists of Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, and Vauxhall. In terms of hierarchy, Alfa Romeo sits alongside DS Automobiles
INSIDER’S GUIDE There are very few facelift Giulia diesel models around in Lusso TI and Sprint specification, with fewer than 50 imported into the UK. When it comes to the pre-facelift cars, the Speciale is the most popular edition, followed by Super. The Tecnica model, that was aimed specifically at business users, was the least popular edition, and is the rarest.
FACTS & FIGURES Bodystyle 4-door saloon, 5-seats Size (length/width with mirrors) 4,643/2,024mm Boot space 480 litres Generation 1 Codename Type 952 Made in Cassino, Italy Platform name Giorgio Related models Stelvio Euro NCAP test rating
and Lancia as the upmarket premium brands in the stable, but below Maserati, which is considered to be the company’s Luxury offering. The Giulia was revealed to the world’s press at a glittering event at the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese, Italy on 24th June 2015. While it was only the top-ofthe-range barnstorming Quadrifoglio version that was shown, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli was on hand to deliver a superb rendition of Nessun Dorma. The unveiling of the Giulia coincided with Alfa Romeo’s 105th birthday and the
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TUNING Reputable companies like Celtic Tuning, Darkside Development and Avon Tuning offer a range of tuning options, suited to both extra muscle and fuel efficiency gains, and they can also optimise the car for enhanced towing prowess. Power and torque increases aren’t the whole story though, and so you should always discuss your requirements directly with your chosen tuning company, whether it be extra performance, improved fuel economy or additional pulling power. Please be aware that any increase may mean that you put extra pressure on the gearbox and clutch, not to mention the braking system, and so you should consider uprating these areas, too. But more importantly, any kind of modification needs to be revealed to your insurance company. See our Trusted Tuners for details of companies that our team are happy to recommend.
POWER FROM
POWER UP TO
TORQUE FROM
TORQUE UP TO
2.2 MultiJet II 150
148bhp
237bhp
332lb ft
385lb ft
2.2 MultiJet II 160
158bhp
237bhp
332lb ft
385lb ft
2.2 MultiJet II 180
178bhp
237bhp
332lb ft
385lb ft
2.2 MultiJet II 190
188bhp
237bhp
332lb ft
385lb ft
CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility became standard equipment on all Giulia models. November 2019 was when the updated editions of the Giulia were revealed, with the interior in particular taking a leap further upmarket, with better quality materials, a revised centre console and for the first time,
BACK ISSUES We tested the Giulia Super with the 178bhp engine in issue 361 (April 2017). See page 123 to find out how to order back issues of Diesel&EcoCar magazine.
an infotainment system that features a touchscreen, 8.8-inches in size. A signature Italian flag was added to the base of the gear selector and the steering wheel redesigned to incorporate more of the safety systems, including adaptive cruise control. In February 2021, Alfa Romeo discontinued all diesel versions of the Giulia, and instead concentrated on promoting the petrol editions and the monstrous Quadrifoglio.
What equipment do you get? All of the diesel editions of the Giulia come with dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights, rain sensor,
RECALLS DATE OF RECALL
RECALL REFERENCE NUMBER
RECALL REASON
RESOLUTION
AFFECTED BUILD DATES / CHASSIS NUMBERS
March 2018
R/2018/012
The brake and/or clutch system components may become damaged by mineral oil
Replace the components in the brake-clutch system
14/11/2017 to 15/12/2017 ZAREAEAV1J7581159 to ZARFAEENXJ7580400
July 2019
R/2019/191
Undesired acceleration may occur whilst active cruise control is operational
Update the software in the brake system module
31/03/2016 to 10/06/2019 *********07510238 to *********K7612547
September 2019
R/2019/297
More fuel than is present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel
Update the control module software which governs fuel level management
31/03/2016 to 30/08/2019 **********7510584 to *********K7618258
December 2019
R/2019/365
Fuel leak may occur
Fit a new plug and seal to the fuel filter assembly
13/12/2017 to 27/09/2019 Refer to dealer
January 2020
R/2019/379
The seats may not lock in the correct position
Check and replace seat frame as necessary
13/11/2018 to 04/09/2019 *********K7608119 to *********K7C52053
September 2021
R/2021/298
The vehicle may not comply with the safety belt reminder regulations
Conduct a software upgrade to ensure the seat belt indication is available for all occupied seats
15/06/2021 to 16/06/2021 *********M7650983 to *********M7651324
January 2022
R/2021/431
Possibility of a fuel leak from the fuel pressure and temperature sensor
Replace the front fuel supply pipe and sensor
15/09/2020 to 29/06/2021 *********L7638359 to *********M7650909
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To August 2018
From August 2018
From August 2018
From April 2020
From April 2020
Trim levels available
Super, Tecnica
Super, Tecnica, Speciale
Super
Speciale
Super
Sprint, Lusso TI
Powerplant
2.2 MultiJet II 150
2.2 MultiJet II 180
2.2 MultiJet II 160
2.2 MultiJet II 190
2.2 MultiJet II 160
2.2 MultiJet II 190
2143cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with startstop
2143cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with startstop
2143cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with startstop and selective catalytic reduction
2143cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with startstop and selective catalytic reduction
2143cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with startstop and selective catalytic reduction
2143cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbo diesel with startstop and selective catalytic reduction
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Rear-wheel-drive
Rear-wheel-drive
Rear-wheel-drive
Rear-wheel-drive
Rear-wheel-drive
Rear-wheel-drive
Max power
148bhp @ 4,000rpm
178bhp @ 3,750rpm
158bhp @ 3,750rpm
188bhp @ 3,500rpm
158bhp @ 3,750rpm
188bhp @ 3,500rpm
Max torque
332lb ft @ 1,750rpm
332lb ft @ 1,750rpm
332lb ft @ 1,750rpm
332lb ft @ 1,750rpm
332lb ft @ 1,750rpm
332lb ft @ 1,750rpm
Top speed
137mph
143mph
137mph
143mph
137mph
143mph
0-62mph
8.2secs
7.1secs
8.2secs
7.2secs
8.2secs
7.2secs
CO2 emissions (NEDC) – To April 2019
109g/km
109g/km
129g/km
129g/km
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CO2 emissions (WLTP) – From April 2019
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128g/km
128g/km
135g/km
143g/km
Official economy (Urban/Extra Urban/Combined NEDC) – To April 2019
53.3/80.1/ 67.3mpg
53.3/80.1/ 67.3mpg
46.3/67.3/ 57.7mpg
46.3/67.3/ 57.7mpg
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Official economy (Urban/Extra Urban/Combined WLTP) – From April 2019
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48.7-53.3mpg
48.7-52.3mpg
54.3mpg
52.3mpg
52 litres
52 litres
52 litres
52 litres
52 litres
52 litres
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-
16.1 litres
16.1 litres
16.1 litres
16.1 litres
Kerb weight
1,445kg
1,445kg
1,465kg
1,465kg
1,465kg
1,465kg
Max towing weight
1,600kg
1,600kg
1,600kg
1,600kg
1,600kg
1,600kg
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All models (26)
All models (22)
All models (29)
All models (25)
All models (29)
Powerplant specifications
Transmission Layout
Fuel tank size AdBlue tank size
Insurance groups
SPOTTER’S GUIDE If smartphone compatibility is important to you, make sure you choose a car with the uprated diesel engines that were introduced from August 2018. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard at the same time and while it isn’t impossible to install the feature-rich system in the earlier cars, it’ll require new hardware and is fiddly and expensive to do.
cruise control, front fog lights, electric park brake, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloy wheels and leather steering wheel with engine start button, in addition to leather and cloth upholstery, autonomous emergency braking,‘DNA’ drive mode selector, lane departure warning and alarm system. There’s also DAB radio, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity and eight speakers.
Speciale models feature electric and heated leather sports seats, heated steering wheel, a 40/20/40 split/folding rear seat, aluminium sports pedals and footrest, 18-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers, power folding door mirrors, sportier bumpers front and rear with diffuser, bi-Xenon headlights, run-flat tyres and heated washer nozzles. Aimed at the business user, Tecnica models were based on Super specification but
added electric front seats, rear privacy glass, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera When the revised engines were introduced in August 2018, all versions gained Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with Speciale editions gaining rear privacy glass and black painted brake calipers and memory functionality for the driver’s seat, but lost power adjustment to the front passenger seat. May 2020 marked the arrival of the facelifted Giulias, with Super versions gaining ambient LED lighting, aluminium door sills, traffic sign recognition, Bi-Xenon headlights, power folding door mirrors and reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors. Sprint versions added larger 18-inch alloy wheels, 40/20/40 split/fold rear
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MODEL HISTORY June 2015
New Giulia revealed to the media at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese, Italy, coinciding with the brand’s 105th anniversary
September 2015
Giulia makes its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show
August 2016
Prices for new Giulia announced
October 2016
Order banks open
February 2017
First right-hand drive models arrive in UK showrooms
August 2018
Uprated 158 and 188bhp engines introduced with AdBlue technology. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now standard on all versions
November 2019
Facelifted Guilia revealed, designated 2020 model year Giulia
May 2020
The updated model year 2020 Giulias now arrive in UK showrooms
February 2021
All diesel Giulia models discontinued
FRANCHISED ALFA ROMEO DEALER Model Lusso Ti 2.2 MultiJet II 190 Year/plate 2021/21 Mileage 7,164 miles Price £28,888
FRANCHISED ALFA ROMEO DEALER Model Speciale 2.2 MultiJet II 190 Year/plate 2020/70 Mileage 9,589 miles Price £27,995
FRANCHISED ALFA ROMEO DEALER Model Speciale 2.2 MultiJet II 180 Year/plate 2017/67 Mileage 34,438 miles Price £20,150
seats, active cruise control, aluminium sports pedals and footrest, black brake calipers, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and heated washer nozzles, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, leather upholstery, electric front seats with memory and a sports leather steering wheel and gear selector. On the outside, there’s also a dark finish to the front grille and dual exhaust pipes, while the infotainment system gains a touchscreen. Move up to Lusso TI specification and there’s keyless entry, heated washer jets, laminated glass, a leather instrument panel, upper door and central armrest, leather upholstery, real wood dashboard inserts and a wireless charging pad. On the outside there’s 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels and chrome window surrounds.
What’s it like? Once you’ve finished drooling over the sexy exterior looks, move to the interior and you’re met by a chunky leather steering wheel that has an integrated engine start button on it, like a Ferrari. The black and silver Alfa badge in the centre looks classy, while the domed
USED CAR SUPERMARKET Model Super 2.2 MultiJet II 180 Year/plate 2019/19 Mileage 51,895 miles Price £18,998
HIGH MILER Model Super 2.2 MultiJet II 180 Year/plate 2017/17 Mileage 114,000 miles Price £12,489
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APPROVED USED Selected for You is the name of Alfa Romeo’s approved used scheme. You get a minimum of 12 months’ warranty, a comprehensive multi-point check, a vehicle history and mileage check, to make sure it hasn’t been an insurance write off or still subject to finance. In addition, there’s 12 months’ roadside assistance and a 30-day exchange programme.
white-on-black instruments set the sporting agenda and are crystal clear. The swooping curves of the dashboard integrate nicely with the metal appliqués, and the 8.8-inch black panel touchscreen that comes as standard on all editions of the Giulia. Plant the accelerator pedal into the footwell and the Giulia feels quick off the line, with a heavy dose of pull in the mid-range for overtaking muscle. The brakes are meaty to bring the car to a stop, without feeling overly sharp. Gears are switched effortlessly, and without the delay that some executive cars are plagued with. The 2.2-litre diesel engine is quite vocal, especially with the loud pedal buried in the floor, but generally the sound subsides into the background and ebbs away. There’s some wind noise to be heard along the flanks, and the tyres seem to be quite sensitive to differing road surfaces. Whereas in other Alfa Romeos, the switchable DNA system stands for ‘Dynamic’,‘Normal’ and ‘AllWeather’, in the Giulia the ‘A’ is attributed to ‘Advanced Efficiency’, or in other words it’s Alfa-speak for the eco mode. On twisty B-roads, the Giulia is really
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GEEK FACT Key to the Giulia’s economy figures is its low drag co-efficient of just Cd 0.25. The facelift Giulia models arrived in 2020
great fun, with well controlled body movements, direct, agile steering and good levels of accuracy, as well as more grip than is needed. Competing in the same segment as the Jaguar XE, we’re pleased to report that the Giulia is roomier, with a decent amount of space in the back for passengers. Headroom is good, but because of a sizeable transmission tunnel running through the centre of the car, it’s best to reserve seating for just two rear occupants. Kneeroom is sufficient, but it’ll depend on how low the driver’s seat is sat, as to whether there’s enough foot space. From up front, allround visibility is pretty good, and this is aided by rear parking sensors, fitted to all diesel editions. Oddment space is merely average, with small door pockets and a modestly sized glovebox, though there is a decent area in front of the gear lever and the cubby underneath the armrest is decently proportioned. Boot space is comparable to the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series at 480 litres, but is slightly bigger than the Jaguar XE. The sill is usefully low, the opening nice and wide, and the available space deep and neatly sized.
What are the running costs? Very early Giulias will be registered using the old emissions-based vehicle excise duty system and will cost £20 per year, while all vehicles registered after April 2017 all cost the same at £165, providing the list price was under
The Giulia interior is nicely finished
£40,000 when new. That should be the case for all pre-facelift cars, however, the later 2020-onwards cars are likely to spill over into the higher rate category for Sprint and Lusso TI editions, resulting in a whopping great bill of £500 per annum for years two to six. It’s probably the reason why relatively few Giulia diesel facelifts were imported into the UK. All Giulias registered before July 2018 came with a three-year unlimited mileage warranty, though this was upgraded to five years after that date. This means that the early cars on used car forecourts will be outside of the original cover period. Make sure that you check any car over completely
and ensure that a well-respected, comprehensive warranty is thrown in with any purchase. The Giulia is a complex vehicle and so the added peace of mind is important. Every car is Euro-6 emissions compliant, with cars built from August 2018 featuring selective catalytic reduction, and so will require AdBlue to be added to the tank to comply with the emissions requirements. All Giulias can be driven within Ultra Low Emissions Zones without charge. Owner reports suggest that fuel economy in the early 40s is achievable in mixed motoring, and slightly more if you drive in a more economically
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BMW 3 SERIES It’s the car that most people think of when the compact executive car sector is mentioned, and that’s not a bad thing, as the latest 3 Series is phenomenal and leads the way in the class.
Early pre-facelift cars were sold up to May 2020
JAGUAR XE minded way. Insurance groups from 22 to 29 are very reasonable for the type of car and performance on offer and compares well with competitor cars.
The Doctor says… When an executive car is this pretty and wears an Alfa Romeo badge, it’s usually a sign to run a country mile, but the Giulia could mark a turning point. Little expense was spared on development, with a cutting-edge new platform and the latest engine technology lavished on Italy’s 3 Series rival. The 2.2-litre JTDm-2 diesel engine is a tough unit, and all UK examples came with the excellent ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox which is the doyen of luxury models. There’s no worry about the clutch being worn, then, and so long as the automatic ‘box shifts cleanly and quickly during the test drive we’d have few concerns with the powertrain. Famed for its quick-witted steering and agile handling, there should be no play or looseness as the Giulia goes through a set of turns, and if there is, that’s a sign that the suspension or bushings are worn out or damaged. Other issues tend to be electrical gremlins and minor leaks caused by loose hoses. Check under the nose of the car and engine bay for signs of
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any dripping oil or coolant, and ask the owner if the car consumes any oil. The Giulia also seems to be rather sensitive when it comes to throwing up dashboard warning lights (especially for low oil), so while these aren’t necessarily a sign to walk away entirely, they can be indicative of faulty sensors and possibly a bigger issue. It’s important to note that Giulia’s sold before 1 July 2018 came with a threeyear warranty, but those sold afterwards saw this boosted to five years. It’s likely later cars will command a premium as a result, because it’s certainly extra peace of mind buying a 2019 car and knowing it will be covered until 2024. Interior quality isn’t up there with Audi, BMW and especially Lexus, so while it’s attractive enough, it won’t be many owners' reason for buying the Giulia – although the rotary control dial is fairly intuitive. The interior was updated in 2020 with better quality materials. We can certainly see the appeal of the Giulia’s stunning looks and devilish driving experience, but don’t forget to bag one with a five year warranty, or ask the garage to throw one in for free as part of the deal. That should keep those nagging fears of warning lights from putting a dark cloud over the Giulia ownership experience.
The British-built XE is more than just a baby XF, with sharp looks, frugal engines and an entertaining driving experience. Equipment levels are great and the interior in the latest XE is rather more special than earlier pre-facelift editions.
USEFUL CONTACTS Alfa Romeo UK: Pinley House. 2 Sunbeam Way, Coventry, CV3 1ND www.alfaromeo.co.uk 00 800 3428 00 00 www.facebook.com/alfaromeouk www.instagram.com/alfaromeouk @alfaromeouk www.youtube.com/user/alfaromeouk
CLUBS AND INTERNET FORUMS Alfa Owner www.alfaowner.com/forums Alfa Romeo Owners Club UK www.aroc-uk.com Gulia Forums www.giuliaforums.com
FACEBOOK GROUPS Alfa Romeo Giulia Owners Club www. facebook.com/groups/663364077165241/ Alfa Romeo Owners Club www.facebook. com/AlfaRomeoOwnersClub/ Alfa Romeo Owners Club UK www.facebook.com/arocUK
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STATISTICS hile the February 2022 figures were up 15% on the year before, the fact is that the sales tally is down a quarter compared to February 2020, before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The Ukraine war has joined Covid-19 and the shortage of semi-conductor chips as being significant factors in why new car registrations are down, as many car manufacturers rely on wiring looms made in Ukraine. And with that area deep in war, car makers are scrabbling around to source alternatives. Compared to a year ago, when showrooms were largely closed and only open for ‘click and collect’ transactions, private registrations are up by 30%, while fleet sales remained flat. The Vauxhall Corsa retains its position at the top of the new car registrations tree for both February 2022 and the year-to-date, with the Ford Kuga the highest selling diesel and Kia’s Sportage the most popular diesel so far this year. The Tesla Model Y was the top-selling electric car in February, with the Honda HR-V the most popular hybrid, and BMW’s 3 Series the biggest selling plug-in hybrid. Turning to the year-to-date figures, the Kia Niro is the overall biggest seller for 2022, with the Toyota Corolla the top selling hybrid, the BMW 3 Series the most popular plug-in hybrid and the Kia e-Niro the most prolific pure electric car so far this year.
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MARKET SHARE
3,922
6.6%
● Electric
10,417
17.7%
● Hybrid
6,883
11.7%
● Mild Hybrid - Diesel
1,882
3.2%
● Mild Hybrid - Petrol
7,261
12.3%
23,952
40.6%
● Plug-in Hybrid
4,677
7.9%
Total registrations
58,994
● Petrol
NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS YEAR-TO-DATE BREAKDOWN ● Diesel
MARKET SHARE
9,930
5.7%
● Electric
24,850
14.3%
● Hybrid
20,375
11.7%
● Mild Hybrid - Diesel
7,614
4.4%
● Mild Hybrid - Petrol
22,168
12.7%
● Petrol
75,420
43.3%
● Plug-in Hybrid
13,724
7.9%
Total registrations
174,081
TOP SELLING GROUPS FEB 2022 BREAKDOWN ● Volkswagen Group
MARKET SHARE
10,027
17.0%
● Stellantis
9,819
16.6%
● BMW Group
7,122
12.1%
● Hyundai Motor Group
6,916
11.7%
● Ford Motor Company
4,448
7.5%
● Toyota Motor Corporation
3,975
6.7%
● Mercedes-Benz Group AG
3,530
6.0%
● Geely Holding Group
1,844
3.1%
● Nissan Motor Company
1,468
2.5%
● Groupe Renault
1,332
2.3%
TOP SELLING GROUPS YEAR-TO-DATE BREAKDOWN
MARKET SHARE
● Volkswagen Group
34,589
19.9%
● Stellantis
24,121
13.9%
● Hyundai Motor Group
23,059
13.3%
● BMW Group
18,952
10.9%
● Toyota Motor Corporation
12,863
7.4%
● Ford Motor Company
11,904
6.8%
● Mercedes-Benz Group AG
9,980
5.7%
● Nissan Motor Company
5,847
3.4%
● Groupe Renault
5,596
3.2%
● Geely Holding Group
5,486
3.2%
BUYING & SELLING OVERALL BEST-SELLERS: FEB 2022
DIESEL BEST-SELLERS: FEB 2022
ALTERNATIVE FUEL BEST-SELLERS: FEB 2022
1
Vauxhall Corsa
1,997
1
Ford Kuga
409
1
Tesla Model Y
1,306
2
MINI Hatch, Convertible & Clubman
1,775
2
Peugeot 3008
204
2
Tesla Model 3
1,275
3
Vauxhall Mokka
1,465
3
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
201
3
Kia Niro
1,184
4
Tesla Model Y
1,306
4
Ford Tourneo Custom
193
4
Honda HR-V
881
5
Tesla Model 3
1,275
5
Ford Focus
184
5
Toyota Corolla
823
6
Kia Niro
1,184
6
BMW 5 Series
183
6
Toyota C-HR
682
7
Ford Puma
1,165
7
Peugeot 5008
175
7
Toyota Yaris Cross
652
8
Peugeot 2008
984
8
Range Rover Evoque
158
8
Toyota Yaris
639
9
Hyundai Kona
966
9
Peugeot Rifter
150
9
Honda Jazz
535
Ford Kuga
952
10
Kia Sportage
148
10
Toyota RAV4
526
10
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DIESEL BEST-SELLERS: YEAR-TO-DATE
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1
Vauxhall Corsa
4,282
1
Kia Sportage
1,279
1
Kia Niro
3,556
2
Kia Sportage
4,134
2
Ford Kuga
1,038
2
Toyota Corolla
2,590
3
MINI Hatch, Convertible & Clubman
4,088
3
BMW 5 Series
593
3
Toyota C-HR
2,204
4
Ford Puma
3,773
4
Audi Q5
538
4
Honda HR-V
1,897
5
Vauxhall Mokka
3,659
5
Land Rover Defender
520
5
Hyundai Tucson
1,873
6
Kia Niro
3,556
6
Audi Q7
485
6
Toyota RAV4
1,815
7
Hyundai Tucson
3,013
7
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
452
7
Toyota Yaris Cross
1,774
8
Ford Focus
2,634
8
Range Rover Sport
445
8
Honda Jazz
1,729
9
Toyota Corolla
2,590
9
Volvo XC40
2,437
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Audi A4
406
9
Peugeot 3008
400
10
Toyota Yaris
1,590
Hyundai Kona
1,540
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1,618 226
2022 % MARKET SHARE
2021 CARS SOLD
2021 % MARKET SHARE
INCREASE/ DECREASE
2.74% 0.38%
495 78
0.96% 0.15%
+226.87% +189.74%
YEAR TO 2022 CARS DATE -SOLD Cupra Honda
Hyundai
3,116
5.28%
1,258
2.45%
+147.69%
Mazda
Mazda
1,205
2.04%
496
0.97%
+142.94%
SsangYong
SsangYong
37
0.06%
17
0.03%
+117.65%
Fiat
Bentley
57
0.10%
28
0.05%
+103.57%
DS Automobiles
377 51
0.64% 0.09%
193 30
0.38% 0.06%
+95.34% +70.00%
MG Hyundai
Porsche Alfa Romeo MINI
2,539
4.30%
1,557
3.03%
+63.07%
Dacia
Citroen
1,726
2.93%
1,099
2.14%
+57.05%
MINI
Honda Cupra
2022 % MARKET SHARE
2021 CARS SOLD
2021 % INCREASE/ MARKET DECREASE SHARE
0.46% 0.25%
162 850
0.01% 0.05%
+4581.48 +381.88
Hyundai
1.86%
18,415
1.13%
+66.17
Mazda
4.23%
47,507
2.91%
+46.67
SsangYong
5.51%
70,537
4.32%
+28.75
Bentley
0.10%
1,377
0.08%
+14.81
Porsche Alfa Romeo
1.57% 6.13%
22,742 91,793
1.39% 5.63%
+13.68 +9.92
MINI
7.16%
107,842
6.61%
+9.38
Citroen
1.83%
28,059
1.72%
+7.64
Fiat
667
1.13%
425
0.83%
+56.94%
Suzuki
Fiat
3.71%
57,186
3.51%
+6.85
Lexus
300
0.51%
192
0.37%
+56.25%
Toyota
Lexus
1.27%
19,838
1.22%
+5.74
3,675 771
6.23% 1.31%
2,358 511
4.60% 1.00%
+55.85% +50.88%
Bentley Kia
Toyota Suzuki
1.22% 2.93%
19,253 46,408
1.18% 2.85%
+4.68 +3.99
Toyota Suzuki Peugeot Renault
2,698
4.57%
1,950
3.80%
+38.36%
Porsche
Peugeot
0.09%
1,488
0.09%
+2.49
951
1.61%
698
1.36%
+36.25%
Renault
Renault
0.84%
13,727
0.84%
+1.10
Vauxhall
4,467
7.57%
3,359
6.55%
+32.99%
Lexus
Kia
3,795
6.43%
2,873
5.60%
+32.09%
Peugeot
379 331
0.64% 0.56%
293 261
0.57% 0.51%
+29.35% +26.82%
Citroen Alfa Romeo
Dacia Polestar DS Automobiles BMW
85
0.14%
73
0.14%
+16.44%
Vauxhall
4,583
7.77%
3,939
7.68%
+16.35%
BMW
Vauxhall
7.08%
115,476
7.08%
+0.95
Kia
0.08%
1,337
0.08%
+0.82
Dacia Polestar DS Automobiles BMW
0.01% 8.97%
0 148,338
0.00% 9.09%
0.00 -0.35
0.14%
2,379
0.15%
-0.71
2.78%
46,109
2.83%
-0.77
MG
911
1.54%
831
1.62%
+9.63%
Audi
MG
1.63%
27,297
1.67%
-1.35
Jaguar
351
0.59%
334
0.65%
+5.09%
Polestar
Jaguar
0.27%
4,639
0.28%
-3.79
5 3,476
0.01% 5.89%
0 3,787
0.00% 7.38%
0.00% -8.21%
smart Genesis
Genesis Mercedes-Benz
0.83% 5.55%
14,284 95,444
0.88% 5.85%
-4.07 -4.18
Genesis Mercedes-Benz smart Audi
54
0.09%
59
0.11%
-8.47%
Volvo
smart
4.16%
71,932
4.41%
-4.78
3,310
5.61%
3,715
7.24%
-10.90%
Jeep
Audi
2.62%
45,419
2.78%
-5.04
Ford
4,448
7.54%
5,129
10.00%
-13.28%
Skoda
Volvo
1,513
2.56%
1,788
3.48%
-15.38%
Mercedes-Benz
Skoda
1,892
3.21%
2,243
4.37%
-15.65%
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
3,283
5.56%
4,952
9.65%
-33.70%
Ford
Jeep Nissan SEAT Land Rover Total
Ford
3.37%
58,693
3.60%
-5.34
Volvo
1.07%
18,918
1.16%
-7.14
Skoda
3.22%
58,505
3.59%
-9.22
Volkswagen
5.95%
110,883
6.80%
-11.67
78
0.13%
120
0.23%
-35.00%
Nissan
Jeep
7.06%
152,777
9.37%
-23.87
1,468 882
2.49% 1.50%
2,275 1,524
4.43% 2.97%
-35.47% -42.13%
Jaguar SEAT
Nissan SEAT
0.10% 1.15%
2,107 25,513
0.13% 1.56%
-25.30 -26.05
902 58,994
1.53%
1,837 51,312
3.58%
-50.90% -18.15%
Land Rover Total
Land Rover 174,081
1.81%
42,740 141,561
2.62%
-30.19 +22.97%
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What is it? A new compact SUV from Alfa that looks stunning Why? Have you not heard, SUVs are all the rage right now When? Dealers should have cars from September 2022 How much? No prices yet, but it is likely to be more than £30k
KIA NIRO
What is it? A replacement for the huge selling medium Kia Why? It was the third best selling alternative fuel vehicle in 2021 When? The Niro II will land in showrooms this summer How much? We expect pricing to rise modestly compared to now
SKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV
What is it? A sportier, shapelier version of the brilliant Enyaq SUV Why? A range of different SUVs makes the world go round When? Flagship vRS arrives in July, cooking versions in the autumn How much? A premium of £1,750 is expected over the SUV
Nissan Micra Replacement Nissan Leaf PE Nissan Qashqai E Nissan Ariya PE Nissan X-Trail D P Peugeot 308 PE Peugeot 308 Plug-in Hybrid PE Peugeot 408 or 4008 E Peugeot e-408 or e-4008 D P Peugeot 308 SW E Peugeot e-308 D PE Peugeot 508 E Peugeot Rifter E Polestar 3 E Polestar 4 E Polestar 5 E Porsche Macan E Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo PE Porsche Cayenne D PE E Range Rover Sport D PE E Range Rover E Renault 5 P PE Renault Clio E Renault Megane PE Renault Austral E SEAT small car D PE SEAT Tarraco P Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo P Skoda Scala D PE Skoda Octavia SportLine D PE Skoda Superb P Skoda Kamiq D Skoda Karoq E Skoda Enyaq iV vRS E Skoda Enyaq iV Coupé E Skoda Enyaq iV vRS Coupé E smart #1 E SsangYong Korando E-Motion E Subaru Solterra PE Suzuki Ignis PE Suzuki Swift PE Suzuki S-Cross Hybrid E Suzuki Electric E Tesla Model Y E Tesla Model S E Tesla Model X P Toyota Aygo X PE Toyota Corolla Cross PE Toyota C-HR PE Toyota RAV4 E Toyota bZ4X D Toyota Hilux GR Sport D P PE Vauxhall Astra E Vauxhall Astra-e D P PE Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer D PE E Vauxhall Insignia D P E Vauxhall Crossland E Vauxhall Manta-e E Vauxhall Combo-e P Volkswagen Taigo D Volkswagen T-Roc E Volkswagen ID. Small E Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 4MOTION E Volkswagen ID.5 E Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 4MOTION E Volkswagen ID.Buzz D PE Volkswagen Passat PE Volkswagen Touareg D Volkswagen Amarok E Volkswagen Multivan E Volvo Baby SUV PE Volvo S60 PE E Volvo S90 Replacement D PE Volvo V60 PE E Volvo V90 Replacement PE E Volvo XC40 PE E Volvo XC60 Replacement PE E Volvo XC90 Replacement P
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MARKETPLACE:
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NEW PRICE CHANGES • • • • • • • • • • • •
A1 Sportback now costs £450 more (£20,255 to £22,440) A3 prices rise by between £475 and £485 (£25,485 to £37,060) A5 range now costs £160 to £1,190 more (£42,370 to £68,095) A6 is now £235 to £350 more expensive (£42,275 to £83,265) The A7 Sportback is now £580 to £2,370 pricier (£52,475 to £90,810) Q3 range is now £700 to £1,100 more expensive (£34,805 to £51,625) All Q4 e-tron models cost £750 extra (£43,290 to £69,110) Q5 SUV and Q5 Sportback versions are up by £530 to £575 (£45,975 to £77,095) Q7 diesel models now cost £1,050 extra (£59,820 to £88,110) Q8 diesel is now £2,225 pricier (£70,340 to £91,135) e-tron models are up by £760 (£62,035 to £105,435) All e-tron GT editions now cost £950 more (£82,865 to £136,305)
• Leon models rise by between £950 and £2,680 (£36,710 to £41,590) • All Formentor editions now cost between £975 and £1,035 more expensive (£37,770 to £42,185)
• All Sandero models now cost £250 more (£11,495 to £15,395) • All Duster versions rise by £350 (£14,845 to £21,995) • • • • •
The Clio line-up has been revised for 2022 with the Iconic Edition and SE Edition models ousted in favour of new Evolution and Techno versions. Sitting at the top-ofthe-range is the R.S. Line as before. Prices start at £18,795 for the Evolution TCe 90, a £105 increase compared to before, while the Techno TCe 90 is priced at £19,895, a £205 rise. Alongside the 1.0-litre TCe 90 engine is the self-charging Hybrid drivetrain, but instead of being rated as 140 like before, the power has been upped to 145, the same as the Captur SUV. So far, no information has been released by Renault to say how this has been achieved. Equipment levels remain roughly the same as before, with the Evolution gaining black door mirror covers and wireless smartphone charger, while the Techno adds LED front fog lights, rear privacy glass and a shark fin antenna. R.S. Line models feature the addition of a 10-inch digital instrument cluster. The new Clio is available now.
All 208 models now cost £435 more (£19,080 to £34,345) 2008 editions also cost £435 more (£22,735 to £38,850) New 308 rises by £635 (£26,670 to £40,670) 3008 now costs £635 extra (£31,275 to £47,380) 5008 also goes up by £635 (£37,750 to £41,150)
• Ibiza prices increase by between £590 and £1,295 (£17,755 to £21,895) • Arona now costs £690 to £795 more (£20,730 to £26,405) • Leon goes up by between £815 and £930 (£22,225 to £34,025) • Ateca is between £890 and £970 more (£28,640 to £37,835) • Tarraco prices rise by between £1,085 and £1,445 (£33,725 to £43,780) • New Fabia costs £605 more, with Monte Carlo rising by £215 (£17,800 to £20,935) • Scala goes up by £645 to £845 (£18,715 to £24,640) • Octavia now costs £1,055 to £1,345 extra (£23,335 to £39,855) • Superb goes up by £1,125 to £1,290 (£29,765 to £45,855) • New Karoq is £305 to £325 pricier (£28,795 to £38,085) • Enyaq iV now costs £840 to £1,805 more (£36,605 to £47,875) • Enyaq Coupe iV RS increases by £420 (£52,305) • Kodiaq is now £1,365 to £1,610 pricier (£35,010 to £46,225) • up! now costs £395 to £495 more, while e-up! increases by £1,695 (£13,940 to £23,280) • Polo prices rise by £570 to £650 (£18,855 to £21,890) • Golf now costs £910 to £1,200 more (£25,340 to £38,275) • ID.4 prices go up by £670 to £2,465 (£36,550 to £57,270) • ID.5 now more expensive by between £1,635 and £1,880 (£52,185 to £60,520) • Passat prices increase by £985 to £1,260 (£34,565 to £45,030) • Arteon is £1,160 to £1,255 more expensive (£43,250 to £46,395) • New Taigo increases by £705 to £830 (£23,155 to £27,565) • T-Roc goes up by between £810 and £975 (£28,595 to £36,995) • Tiguan is now £955 to £1,180 pricier (£37,140 to £42,420) • Tiguan Allspace prices rise by £1,000 to £1,270 (£35,975 to £45,520) • Touareg goes up by £1,740 to £2,315 (£55,320 to £77,170)
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RENAULT Like the Clio, the Captur adopts new model names for 2022, with the Iconic Edition replaced by the Evolution and SE Edition now called Techno. As before, the R.S. Line resides at the top of the line-up. Prices have been reduced compared to before, with the Evolution costing £895 less, while the Techno and R.S. Line versions are £795 cheaper. The Evolution adopts the same equipment levels as the previous Iconic Edition model, with the addition of 17-inch ‘Eldris’ alloy wheels and a wireless smartphone charger. Techno models build on the previous SE Edition models with the addition of a shark fin antenna, while the equipment levels of the R.S. Line versions remain the same as before. The updated Captur range can be ordered now at Renault dealerships.
BUYING & SELLING
GOING, GOING, GONE Every month, car makers quietly drop versions from their model ranges, for a variety of different reasons, but other motoring magazines rarely write or comment about them. And that’s what makes Diesel & Eco Car different, as we notice everything. And this information is key if you want to negotiate the best deal on your next car, as you don’t want an obsolete model to find its way onto your driveway without you being fully aware. Here we give you a rundown of all of the cars that are being discontinued this month, and that’s so you can either avoid them like the plague, or negotiate a supersized discount to ‘help’ the dealer shift it. Showroom staff will be very keen to sell on stocks of these cars to replace them with the shiny new ranges that will be arriving, and so there’s times that these models make a whole lot of sense. Armed with the information on these pages, you’ll never be caught out and will be able to negotiate yourself a top deal, slicing a significant discount off of the list price. Audi has continued to make cuts to its range this month, with drastic reductions in the A3 line-up and the deletion of all Q2 diesel variants. Other models to be impacted include the A4, A5 and Q3. Renault has introduced a revised trim level structure, so its goodbye to the old models in the Clio, Zoe and Captur ranges, including all versions of the plug-in hybrid Megane. MINI has deleted the Shadow Editions of its models, as well as the Hatch Electric Collection. Jeep has rationalised the number of Renegade 4xe models on offer, and Peugeot has downsized the 5008 line-up. SEAT has axed all versions of the plug-in hybrid from its Leon models and Skoda has already axed a couple of versions of the recently introduced Fabia. Some diesel editions of the Octavia have been discontinued, and SsangYong has deleted the Ultimate 4x4 from the Korando range. Finally, the entry-level Core version of the plug-in hybrid XC90 is no longer available to order.
Audi A3 Sportback Technik 30 TDI
Renault Clio Iconic Edition TCe 90
Audi A3 Sportback Sport 30 TDI
Renault Clio Iconic Edition E-Tech Hybrid 140
Audi A3 Sportback Sport 30 TDI S tronic
Renault Clio SE Edition TCe 90
Audi A3 Sportback Sport 35 TDI
Renault Clio SE Edition E-Tech Hybrid 140
Audi A3 Sportback S line 30 TDI
Renault Clio R.S. Line E-Tech Hybrid 140
Audi A3 Sportback S line 30 TDI S tronic
Renault Zoe Iconic R110 EV 50 Rapid Charge
Audi A3 Sportback S line 35 TDI
Renault Zoe S Edition R110 EV 50 Rapid Charge
Audi A3 Sportback Edition 1 40 TDI quattro
Renault Zoe S Edition R135 EV 50 Rapid Charge
Audi A3 Sportback Vorsprung 35 TDI S tronic
Renault Captur Iconic Edition E-Tech Hybrid 145
Audi A4 Vorsprung 35 TDI S tronic
Renault Captur SE Edition E-Tech Hybrid 145
Audi A4 Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro S tronic
Renault Captur SE Edition E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160
Audi A4 Avant Vorsprung 35 TDI S tronic
Renault Megane Iconic E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160
Audi A4 Avant Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro S tronic
Renault Megane R.S. Line E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160
Audi A5 Coupé Vorsprung 35 TDI S tronic
Renault Megane ST Iconic E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160
Audi A5 Coupé Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro S tronic
Renault Megane ST R.S. Line E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160
Audi A5 Sportback Vorsprung 35 TDI S tronic
SEAT Leon FR 1.4 e-Hybrid Hatchback and Estate
Audi A5 Sportback Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro S tronic
SEAT Leon FR Sport 1.4 e-Hybrid Hatchback and Estate
Audi A5 Cabriolet Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro S tronic
SEAT Leon Xcellence 1.4 e-Hybrid Hatchback and Estate
Audi Q2 (All diesel versions)
SEAT Leon Xcellence Lux 1.4 e-Hybrid Hatchback and Estate
Audi Q3 Sport 35 TDI
Skoda Fabia S 1.0 MPI
Audi Q3 Black Edition 35 TDI
Skoda Fabia SE L 1.0 TSI
Audi Q3 Black Edition 35 TDI S tronic
Skoda Octavia SE 2.0 TDI (115) Manual and Automatic
Audi Q3 Black Edition 35 TDI quattro S tronic
Skoda Octavia SE 2.0 TDI (150) Manual
Jeep Renegade Longitude 1.3 Turbo 4xe PHEV
Skoda Octavia SE Technology 2.0 TDI (150) Manual
Jeep Renegade Limited 1.3 Turbo 4xe PHEV
Skoda Octavia SE L 2.0 TDI (115) Manual and Automatic
MINI Hatch Electric Collection
Skoda Octavia SE L 2.0 TDI (150) Manual
MINI Hatch Electric Shadow Edition
Skoda Octavia Estate SE 2.0 TDI (115) Manual and Automatic
MINI Countryman S E Shadow Edition PHEV ALL4
Skoda Octavia Estate SE 2.0 TDI (150) Manual
Peugeot 5008 Active Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Skoda Octavia Estate SE Technology 2.0 TDI (150) Manual
Peugeot 5008 Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Skoda Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI (115) Manual and Automatic
Peugeot 5008 GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130
Skoda Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI (150) Manual
Peugeot 5008 GT 2.0 BlueHDi 180 Automatic
SsangYong Korando Ultimate 4x4 Automatic
Peugeot 5008 GT Premium 2.0 BlueHDi 180 Automatic
Volvo XC90 Core Recharge T8 PHEV AWD Automatic
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DATA FILES
INDEX & KEY ver thought about which car makers produce a great range of cars, and the ones that need to try harder? Wonder no more, as we look back at every car that we’ve tested since Diesel Car was reborn back in April 2010. Our tests have always delivered a definitive verdict and star rating out of five, and here we have compiled all of these results to deliver this handy at-a-glance test index. Expressed as a percentage, the average test rating even includes all of the star ratings
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CAR MAKER Cupra Polestar Tesla Jaguar Skoda BMW Land Rover Ford Porsche MINI Audi Volkswagen Peugeot Mazda Kia Bentley Genesis SEAT Citroën Mercedes-Benz Volvo Honda Renault Hyundai
%RATING CHANGE 90.00 90.00 90.00 87.86 85.63 83.79 83.64 83.36 83.00 82.80 82.30 81.58 81.30 81.11 80.70 80.00 80.00 80.00 79.26 78.57 78.14 78.11 78.08 77.74
Diesel&EcoCar Average test rating – 77.25%
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from tests in this issue. Any car maker above that average level is doing well, producing cars that are better than the norm, while those that fall below have some work to do to catch up. Each month as we test more and more vehicles, these results will alter and evolve, with car makers rising and falling, and reflecting the ever changing standards within the car industry.
VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY BANDS The requirement to display a tax disc may have been abolished, but you still need to pay an annual fee to the Government. Called Vehicle Excise Duty, or VED for short, the amount payable has been recently reformed. Effective from 1st April 2017 for any new car registered, the first year rates, payable upon original registration of the car, will vary according to the CO2 emissions of the vehicle, while a standard rate of £165 per annum will apply in all subsequent years, no matter what the emissions are. Cars with a list price of £40,000 or more will attract an additional premium of £335, making a total payment of £500 per annum for years two to six. From year seven, the cost will revert to £165. For alternative fuel vehicles there’s a £10 saving on all of the above costs, while pure electric cars are free.
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1st Year rate Petrol and Diesel £0 £10 £25 £120 £150 £170 £190 £230 £585 £945 £1,420 £2,015 £2,365
1st Year rate Alternative fuels £0 £0 £15 £110 £140 £160 £180 £220 £575 £935 £1,410 £2,005 £2,355
JARGON BUSTER DSG, PowerShift and S tronic are all names given by car makers to describe their twin-clutch automatic transmissions, in the same way that Dualogic, AGS, AMT, x-shift and ETG are terms for automated manual transmissions.
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POWER The power tab identifies the kind of propulsion you’ll find under the bonnet of the vehicle. In these DataFiles, you will find information on every diesel car on sale, as well as eco-friendly vehicles like pure electric, petrol and diesel hybrids, plug-in hybrids, fuel-cell vehicles and also sub-125g/km CO2 petrol cars. D DE E H P PE PL
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COMPANY CAR TAX BENEFIT-IN-KIND (BIK) RATES 2022/2023 If your employer provides you with a company car, it is treated as a perk in the eyes of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and you will be taxed accordingly.This is called Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation, and
the amount you pay is dependent upon the P11D cost of the car, which is equal to the list price of the vehicle, including any optional extras you choose, minus the vehicle excise duty and first registration fee.You are then liable to pay a percentage of the P11D cost to HMRC, dependent upon the CO2 emissions that the vehicle emits. New for 2020 is a tax break for pure electric vehicles, and a sliding scale for plug-in hybrid vehicles, depending on how far they can travel solely using electricity. This table will tell you the percentage rate that you’ll need to pay.
2022/2023 TAX YEAR range CO2 emissions Electric In miles 0 2% 1-50 2% 1-50 5% 1-50 8% 1-50 12% 1-50 14% 51-54 15% 55-59 16% 60-64 17% 65-69 18% 70-74 19% 75-79 20% 80-84 21% 85-89 22% 90-94 23% 95-99 24% 100-104 25% 105-109 26% 110-114 27% 115-119 28% 120-124 29% 125-129 30% 130-134 31% 135-139 32% 140-144 33% 145-149 34% 150-154 35% 155-159 36% 160+ 37%
Alternative Fuel/ Petrol/RDE2 Diesel Any 130+ 129-70 69-40 39-30 29-1 20% 22% 24% 26% 28% 30% 31% 33% 36% 37% 2% 2% 2% 14% 15% 18% 20% 22% 24% 26% 28% 30% 31%
LIST PRICE This is the total cost of the vehicle, including VAT, delivery charges and the first-year vehicle excise duty, if applicable. Any subsidies, like the electric vehicle grant, have already been deducted in our tables.
TRADE-IN VALUE The value is based upon the car being traded into a car dealer after three years and 36,000 miles and the condition of the car is excellent.
COMBINED MPG These are the official fuel economy figures released by the car maker, tested under new WLTP standards. While this figure better represents real-world driving, it should still be used for comparison purposes only. For electric cars, the figure in brackets is the maximum range, in miles.
ISSUE TESTED The issue number is inserted if the model has been driven on UK roads by the Diesel Car test team, while ‘LT’ means that we’ve tested that particular model for an extended period of time as a long-term test car. If there’s an ‘s’ after the issue number, it means that we’ve tested the same model, with the same engine and gearbox combination, in the same bodystyle, just with a different trim level.
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Significantly more than the usual facelift, the A4 is right up the tailpipe of the 3 Series. S4 models are rapid! Technik 35 TDI Sport Edition 35 TDI Sport Edition 40 TDI quattro MH S line 35 TDI S line 40 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 35 TDI Black Edition 40 TDI quattro MH Vorsprung 35 TDI Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro MH S4 TDI quattro MH S4 Black Edition TDI quattro MH S4 Vorsprung TDI quattro MH Avant Technik 35 TDI Avant Sport Edition 35 TDI Avant Sport Edition 40 TDI quattro MH Avant S line 35 TDI Avant S line 40 TDI quattro MH Avant Black Edition 35 TDI Avant Black Edition 40 TDI quattro MH Avant Vorsprung 35 TDI Avant Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro MH S4 Avant TDI quattro MH S4 Avant Black Edition TDI quattro MH S4 Avant Vorsprung TDI quattro MH Technik 35 TDI Sport Edition 35 TDI Sport Edition 40 TDI quattro MH S line 35 TDI S line 40 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 35 TDI Black Edition 40 TDI quattro MH S4 TDI quattro MH S4 Black Edition TDI quattro MH S4 Vorsprung TDI quattro MH Avant Technik 35 TDI Avant Sport Edition 35 TDI Avant Sport Edition 40 TDI quattro MH Avant S line 35 TDI Avant S line 40 TDI quattro MH Avant Black Edition 35 TDI Avant Black Edition 40 TDI quattro MH S4 Avant TDI quattro MH S4 Avant Black Edition TDI quattro MH S4 Avant Vorsprung TDI quattro MH
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21609 23444 24353 24886 26026 28610 31196 33810 24151 25698 27218 27651 28972 32462 35166 38133 24532 25505
30 33 38 35 39 45 45 47 30 33 38 34 39 45 45 47 42 44
58.9 55.4 50.4 54.3 48.7 40.4 39.8 39.2 57.6 54.3 49.6 53.3 48.7 39.8 39.2 38.7 47.1 46.3
125 134 147 137 151 184 186 188 127 136 150 139 153 186 189 191 158 160
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 2967 2967 2967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 2967 2967 2967 1968 1968
161 161 201 161 201 337 337 337 161 161 201 161 201 337 337 337 201 201
-
273 273 295 273 295 516 516 516 273 273 295 273 295 516 516 516 295 295
-
130 142 150 142 150 155 155 155 130 140 150 140 150 155 155 155 147 147
1490 1490 1580 1490 1580 1785 1785 1785 1520 1520 1615 1520 1615 1820 1820 1820 1770 1770
A6
TEST
Impressive evolution that trumps rivals, delivering a better driving experience, more tech and extra space. 1968 1968 2967 1984 1968 1968 2967 1984
201 201 282 261 201 201 282 261
141 141
295 295 457 273 295 295 457 273
258 258
153 153 155 155 153 153 155 155
CO2g/km
Engine cc
Engine bhp/rpm
Electric bhp
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
A7
1715 1780 1910 2085 1715 1780 1910 2085
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Towing weight (kg)
D
0-62mph
D
Kerb weight (kg)
D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
It’s a technical tour-de-force, with sophistication oozing from every corner, and a better package than its predecessor. D PE D D PE D D PE D D PE D PE D D D
Sport 40 TDI quattro MH Sport 50 TDI quattro MH Sport 50 TFSI e quattro Sport Edition 40 TDI quattro MH Sport Edition 50 TDI quattro MH Sport Edition 50 TFSI e quattro S line 40 TDI quattro MH S line 50 TDI quattro MH S line 50 TFSI e quattro Black Edition 40 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 50 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 50 TFSI e quattro Vorsprung 50 TDI quattro MH Vorsprung 50 TFSI e quattro S7 TDI quattro MH S7 Black Edition TDI quattro MH S7 Vorsprung TDI quattro MH
377s 377s 377 377s 377s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
7A 8A 7A 7A 8A 7A 7A 8A 7A 7A 8A 7A 8A 7A 8A 8A 8A
52475 59590 62130 53020 60490 63030 56360 62790 65530 58760 65190 67930 83030 85570 70750 72550 90810
26238 28603 26716 27040 29640 28364 28180 30767 30799 29968 31943 33286 34873 38507 29715 31197 33600
42 45 45 44 47 47 46 45 49 44 49 49 50 50 50 50 50
49.6 40.9 235.4 49.6 40.9 235.4 47.9 39.8 201.8 47.9 39.8 201.8 39.2 201.8 39.8 39.8 38.7
150 181 29 150 181 29 154 186 32 155 186 33 188 34 187 187 191
1968 2967 1984 1968 2967 1984 1968 2967 1984 1968 2967 1984 2967 1984 2967 2967 2967
201 282 261 201 282 261 201 282 261 201 282 261 282 261 339 339 339
141 141 141 141 141 -
295 457 273 295 457 273 295 457 273 295 457 273 457 273 516 516 516
NEW A8
258 258 258 258 258 -
155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
7.0 5.6 6.3 7.0 5.6 6.3 7.0 5.6 6.3 7.0 5.6 6.3 5.6 6.3 5.1 5.1 5.1
1835 1880 2065 1835 1880 2065 1835 1880 2065 1835 1880 2065 1880 2065 2010 2010 2010
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2100 2100 2100
RATING COMING SOON
Audi ups the goody count and increases the level or ornateness on the exterior to deliver a blow to rivals. D PE D PE D PE D PE D PE D PE
Sport 50 TDI quattro MH Sport 60 TFSI e quattro S line 50 TDI quattro MH S line 60 TFSI e quattro Black Edition 50 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 60 TFSI e quattro L Sport 50 TDI quattro MH L Sport 60 TFSI e quattro L S line 50 TDI quattro MH L S line 60 TFSI e quattro L Vorsprung 50 TDI quattro MH L Vorsprung 60 TFSI e quattro
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4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
75035 86690 80035 91690 82335 93990 79035 90690 84510 95690 103010 114190
23261 26874 24011 27507 25524 29137 23711 28114 24508 29664 25753 35399
45 tba 49 tba 49 tba 46 tba 49 tba 50 tba
40.4 148.7 39.2 156.9 39.2 156.9 39.8 148.7 38.7 156.9 38.2 148.7
183 42 188 40 188 40 185 43 190 41 193 42
2967 2995 2967 2995 2967 2995 2967 2995 2967 2995 2967 2995
282 336 282 336 282 336 282 336 282 336 282 336
Q3
134 134 134 134 134 134
443 369 443 369 443 369 443 369 443 369 443 369
295 295 295 295 295 295
155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
5.9 4.9 5.9 4.9 5.9 4.9 5.9 4.9 5.9 4.9 5.9 4.9
2095 2385 2095 2385 2095 2385 2120 2415 2120 2415 2120 2415
2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Bigger and higher-tech than before, but this also brings a heftier price tag, too, positioning the Q3 further upmarket. D PE D D D PE D PE PE D D D PE D PE PE
Technik 35 TDI Technik 45 TFSI e Sport 35 TDI S line 35 TDI S line 40 TDI quattro S line 45 TFSI e Black Edition 40 TDI quattro Black Edition 45 TFSI e Vorsprung 45 TFSI e Sportback Sport 35 TDI Sportback S line 35 TDI Sportback S line 40 TDI quattro Sportback S line 45 TFSI e Sportback Black Edition 35 TDI Sportback Black Edition 40 TDI quattro Sportback Black Edition 45 TFSI e Sportback Vorsprung 45 TFSI e
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5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5C 5C 5C 5H 5C 5C 5H 5H
7A 6A 7A 7A 7A 6A 7A 6A 6A 7A 7A 7A 6A 7A 7A 6A 6A
34805 39035 36455 38255 40980 42485 42330 43835 50475 37605 39405 42130 43635 40755 43480 44985 51625
21231 23421 21873 24483 26227 25066 27938 26739 30285 22187 24037 26121 26181 25268 27392 27441 30975
25 31 25 26 32 32 34 33 35 24 25 33 32 28 34 33 36
56.5 176.6 56.5 53.3 42.8 148.7 42.8 148.7 141.2 55.4 53.3 42.8 148.7 53.3 42.8 156.9 141.2
131 37 132 140 172 44 173 44 46 133 140 173 44 139 172 41 45
1968 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1395 1968 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1395 1395
148 148 148 148 197 148 197 148 148 148 148 197 148 148 197 148 148
114 114 114 114 114 114 114
266 184 266 266 295 184 295 184 184 266 266 295 184 266 295 184 184
Q4 E-TRON
243 243 243 243 243 243 243
128 130 128 128 139 130 139 130 130 125 125 139 130 125 139 130 130
9.3 7.3 9.3 9.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 9.3 9.3 7.3 7.3 9.3 7.3 7.3 7.3
1580 1740 1580 1580 1660 1740 1660 1740 1740 1580 1580 1660 1740 1580 1660 1740 1740
2000 1400 2000 2000 2200 1400 2200 1400 1400 2000 2000 2200 1400 2000 2200 1400 1400
RATING COMING SOON
New compact SUV with pure electric power, it defines the look of all future Audi models. E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
8.1 7.6 5.4 6.2 8.1 7.6 5.4 6.2
Towing weight (kg)
142 147 178 27 142 147 178 27
0-62mph
52.3 50.4 41.5 256.8 52.3 50.4 41.5 235.4
Kerb weight (kg)
30 35 40 40 32 37 41 41
Combined mpg (Range)
Power Source
PE
19447 20635 23018 22808 22508 23783 26309 24345
Ins. Group
D
42275 43905 51150 54305 45935 47565 54810 57965
Trade-in value
D
7A 7A 8A 7A 7A 7A 8A 7A
List price£
D
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
Gearbox
PE
385s 407 385 407s Issue tested
D
Sport 40 TDI MH Sport 40 TDI quattro MH Sport 50 TDI quattro MH Sport 50 TFSI e quattro S line 40 TDI MH S line 40 TDI quattro MH S line 50 TDI quattro MH S line 50 TFSI e quattro
1700 1700 1800 1700 1800 1900 1900 1900 1700 1700 1800 1700 1800 1900 1900 1900 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Doors/bodystyle
D
D PE
D
8.2 8.2 6.9 8.2 6.9 4.6 4.6 4.6 8.4 8.4 7.0 8.4 7.0 4.6 4.6 4.6 7.6 7.6
LONG TERM
D
D
D
Now revised, Audi turns up the sexiness in the A5, with great looks, more space, extra frugality and new tech. D
D
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2100 2100 2100 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2100 2100 2100
E E E E E E E E
Sport 35 Sport 40 Sport 50 quattro S line 35 S line 40 S line 50 quattro Edition 1 35 Edition 1 40 Edition 1 50 quattro Vorsprung 35 Vorsprung 40 Vorsprung 50 quattro Sportback Sport 35 Sportback Sport 40 Sportback Sport 50 quattro Sportback S line 35 Sportback S line 40 Sportback S line 50 quattro Sportback Edition 1 35 Sportback Edition 1 40 Sportback Edition 1 50 quattro Sportback Vorsprung 35 Sportback Vorsprung 40 Sportback Vorsprung 50 quattro
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5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
43290 47530 53910 45390 49630 56010 49485 53725 60105 56990 61230 67610 44790 49030 55410 46890 51130 57510 50985 55225 61605 58490 62730 69110
22511 24716 28033 24511 26304 29685 26227 28474 31856 28495 30615 33805 23739 25986 28813 25321 27099 30480 27022 28717 32035 28660 30738 33864
26 29 37 25 29 37 28 31 39 29 33 39 26 30 37 26 30 37 28 32 39 29 33 40
(205-209) (306-315) (292-300) (196-201) (293-303) (281-291) (195-202) (277-305) (258-292) (196-198) (274-298) (255-285) (208-211) (311-320) (296-303) (201-207) (301-313) (287-298) (200-205) (300-310) (285-295) (201-203) (281-306) (260-292)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
168 201 295 168 201 295 168 201 295 168 201 295 168 201 295 168 201 295 168 201 295 168 201 295
-
229 229 339 229 229 339 229 229 339 229 229 339 229 229 339 229 229 339 229 229 339 229 229 339
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99 99 111 99 99 111 99 99 111 99 99 111 99 99 111 99 99 111 99 99 111 99 99 111
9.0 8.5 6.2 9.0 8.5 6.2 9.0 8.5 6.2 9.0 8.5 6.2 9.0 8.5 6.2 9.0 8.5 6.2 9.0 8.5 6.2 9.0 8.5 6.2
1890 2050 2135 1890 2050 2135 1890 2050 2135 1890 2050 2135 1895 2045 2140 1895 2045 2140 1895 2045 2140 1895 2045 2140
1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200 Towing weight (kg)
D
D
1715 1780 1910 2085 1720 1780 1825 2085 1955 1955 1955 1780 1845 1975 2150 1780 1845 1975 2150 1780 1845 1975 2150 1785 1845 1890 2075 2020 2020 2020
0-62mph
P
D PE
8.1 7.6 5.4 6.2 8.1 7.6 5.4 6.2 5.0 5.0 5.0 8.3 7.8 5.6 6.3 8.3 7.8 5.6 6.3 8.3 7.8 5.6 6.3 8.3 7.8 5.6 6.3 5.1 5.1 5.1
Kerb weight (kg)
D
D
Electric torque lb ft
PE
14 51.4 125 999 109 - 148 - 127 10.6 1220 1300 14 55.4 116 999 109 - 148 - 127 10.6 1280 1300 21 56.5-61.4 120 1968 148 - 266 - 138 8.3 1415 1600 15 51.4-54.3 118 999 109 - 148 - 127 10.6 1280 1300 21 61.4 121 1968 148 - 266 - 138 8.3 1415 1600 27 256.8 26 1395 148 107 184 243 141 7.6 1560 1400 15 50.4-52.3 123 999 109 - 148 - 127 10.6 1280 1300 22 58.9 126 1968 148 - 266 - 138 8.3 1415 1600 28 235.4 26 1395 148 107 184 243 141 7.6 1560 1400 26 217.3 30 1395 148 107 184 243 144 6.8 1585 1400 24 57.6 129 1968 148 - 266 - 138 8.3 1415 1600 16 53.3 120 999 109 - 148 - 130 10.6 1285 1300 22 60.1 124 1968 148 - 266 - 142 8.3 1420 1600
Top speed
PE
16056 17032 17696 18483 19146 20511 20021 20624 22344 23004 22977 20703 21313
153 153 155 155 153 153 155 155 155 155 155 150 150 155 155 150 150 155 155 150 150 155 155 150 150 155 155 155 155 155
Top speed
D
25485 27035 30510 28435 31910 34765 30335 33810 37240 38990 37060 30900 34375
Engine torque Lb ft
P
6M 7A 7A 7A 7A 6A 7A 7A 6A 6A 7A 7A 7A
258 258 258 258 258 258 -
Electric torque lb ft
D PE
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 4S 4S
Electric bhp
P
405s 405s 409s 405 409 -
295 295 457 273 295 295 457 273 516 516 516 295 295 457 273 295 295 457 273 295 295 457 273 295 295 457 273 516 516 516
Engine torque Lb ft
D
Sportback Technik 30 TFSI Sportback Technik 30 TFSI Sportback Technik 35 TDI Sportback Sport 30 TFSI Sportback Sport 35 TDI Sportback Sport 40 TFSI e Sportback S line 30 TFSI Sportback S line 35 TDI Sportback S line 40 TFSI e Sportback S line Competition 45 TFSI e Sportback Edition 1 35 TDI S line 30 TFSI S line 35 TDI
Engine bhp/rpm
P
D PE
141 141 141 141 141 141 -
Electric bhp
P
D
Engine cc
Audi ups the ante with a tech-laden new A3, with greater attention to detail, better efficiency and a bigger personality.
D
201 201 282 261 201 201 282 261 339 339 339 201 201 282 261 201 201 282 261 201 201 282 261 201 201 282 261 339 339 339
Engine bhp/rpm
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
D PE
CO2g/km
A3
D
0 0 0
1968 1968 2967 1984 1968 1968 2967 1984 2967 2967 2967 1968 1968 2967 1984 1968 1968 2967 1984 1968 1968 2967 1984 1968 1968 2967 1984 2967 2967 2967
Engine cc
124 999 94 - 129 - 119 11.0 1165 120 999 109 - 148 - 126 10.5 1180 123 999 109 - 148 - 126 10.5 1180
148 151 183 31 151 155 187 32 183 183 187 148 151 183 30 148 152 183 30 154 158 187 34 157 162 191 35 189 188 193
CO2g/km
51.4 53.3 52.3
Combined mpg (Range)
P
5H 6M 20255 14989 16 5H 6M 20990 15533 17 5H 6M 22440 16830 17
50.4 48.7 40.4 217.3 48.7 47.9 39.8 217.3 40.4 40.4 39.2 50.4 48.7 40.4 217.3 49.6 48.7 40.4 217.3 47.9 47.1 39.2 201.8 47.1 45.6 38.7 188.3 39.2 39.2 38.2
Combined mpg (Range)
P
-
33 37 42 41 39 41 46 45 43 44 47 30 35 40 40 32 37 41 41 33 37 42 41 39 41 46 45 43 44 47
Ins. Group
Sportback Technik 25 TFSI Sportback Technik 30 TFSI Sportback Sport 30 TFSI
D
24416 24930 27808 26957 26267 26935 29438 26318 32625 34206 37094 20880 22277 24518 23690 24043 25536 27341 25227 26198 27045 29450 27282 27148 28495 31250 30082 34392 36680 39135
Trade-in value
A1 grows in size and is now 5-door only. Shares its underpinnings with the SEAT Ibiza and is built alongside in Spain.
Trade-in value
D
RATING COMING SOON
Ins. Group
D
A1
List price£
D
UK dealers: 115 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: Variable schedule
P
D
47875 49860 56750 59905 64065 65695 73595 73105 62740 64540 80640 44425 46410 53300 56405 48085 50070 56960 60065 50380 52010 58900 62005 66215 67845 76220 75205 64890 66690 83265
List price£
AUDI
D PE
7A 7A 8A 7A 7A 7A 8A 7A 8A 8A 8A 7A 7A 8A 7A 7A 7A 8A 7A 7A 7A 8A 7A 7A 7A 8A 7A 8A 8A 8A
Gearbox
D
D
407 5H 8A 45249 21720 31 40.4-44.1 170 2143 188 - 332 - 130 7.6 1745 2300 - 5H 8A 50249 24120 34 40.4-44.1 167 2143 207 - 347 - 134 6.6 1745 2300
Power Source
2.2 Q4 AWD Sprint 2.2 Q4 AWD Veloce
PE
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
Issue tested
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
It looks stunning, and is every bit as good to drive. Gives buyers an option away from the default German choice.
385s 407s 385s 407s 397 397s 397s 382s 382 382s 382s -
Doors/bodystyle
STELVIO
Black Edition 40 TDI MH Black Edition 40 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 50 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 50 TFSI e quattro Vorsprung 40 TDI MH Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro MH Vorsprung 50 TDI quattro MH Vorsprung 50 TFSI e quattro S6 TDI quattro MH S6 Black Edition TDI quattro MH S6 Vorsprung TDI quattro MH Avant Sport 40 TDI MH Avant Sport 40 TDI quattro MH Avant Sport 50 TDI quattro MH Avant Sport 50 TFSI e quattro Avant S line 40 TDI MH Avant S line 40 TDI quattro MH Avant S line 50 TDI quattro MH Avant S line 50 TFSI e quattro Avant Black Edition 40 TDI MH Avant Black Edition 40 TDI quattro MH Avant Black Edition 50 TDI quattro MH Avant Black Edition 50 TFSI e quattro Avant Vorsprung 40 TDI MH Avant Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro MH Avant Vorsprung 50 TDI quattro MH Avant Vorsprung 50 TFSI e quattro S6 Avant TDI quattro MH S6 Avant Black Edition TDI quattro MH S6 Avant Vorsprung TDI quattro MH
Doors/bodystyle
D
Gearbox
D
Issue tested
D
UK dealers: 45 Warranty: 5 years/75,000 miles Maintenance: 12,000 miles
D
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
List price£
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Issue tested
Power Source
ALFA ROMEO
105
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
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Trade-in value
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List price£
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Issue tested
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
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List price£
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Issue tested
Power Source
MEGAFACTORIES MERCEDES-BENZ SINDELFINGEN, GERMANY Like many of the Megafactories we feature, the Sindelfingen plant, west of Stuttgart, can trace its origins to aircraft engine production – but here it dates right back to 1915 and World War I. In the early days, there was even a runway onsite. After the war, Karl Benz took an interest in Sindelfingen, moving the entire Daimler-Benz body shop to the site in 1926. Assembly line production was set up, a press shop was created a few years hence and by 1938 an impressive 6,500 workers were churning out vehicles. As World War II approached, passenger car production was replaced with military contracts for trucks. The factory was heavily damaged by bombing, but was back in action by 1946 producing the Mercedes-Benz W136. Today Sindelfingen is described as ‘the most traditional vehicle plant of Mercedes-Benz Group AG’ and it’s home of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury saloon – arguably the most highly-regarded model the manufacturer produces. The plant also produces saloon and estate versions of the E-Class, the Mercedes-AMG GT performance model and more recently, the Mercedes-Benz GLC. It produces around 300,000 vehicles per year, making it second only to the Bremen plant for output in the group. Sindelfingen also acts as a hub for Mercedes-Benz. Not only are 35,000 people employed at the site, many of the brand’s administrative, logistics, planning, research and design facilities are located nearby. A customer centre even delivers around 350 vehicles per day to buyers. The plant also contains ‘Factory 56’, described as ‘the blueprint for future vehicle production by Mercedes-Benz Cars worldwide’. The next phase in Sindelfingen’s evolution is the plan to implement battery production for electric models, feeding into the manufacturer’s creation of a battery production network on three continents. RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
PE PE D D
Q7
7.6 6.1 7.6 6.1 5.3 7.6 6.1 7.6 6.1 5.3 5.1 5.1 7.6 6.1 7.6 6.1 5.3 7.6 6.1 7.6 6.1 5.3 5.1 5.1
1805 2075 1805 2075 2075 1805 2075 1805 2075 2075 2085 2085 1825 2150 1825 2150 2150 1825 2150 1825 2150 2150 2010 2010
2400 2000 2400 2000 2000 2400 2000 2400 2000 2000 2400 2400 2400 2000 2400 2000 2000 2400 2000 2400 2000 2000 2400 2400
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Second generation Q7 is huge both inside and out. Crammed full of equipment and plusher than ever before. D D PE D D PE D D PE D D PE
Sport 45 TDI quattro MH Sport 50 TDI quattro MH Sport 55 TFSI e quattro S line 45 TDI quattro MH S line 50 TDI quattro MH S line 55 TFSI e quattro Black Edition 45 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 50 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 55 TFSI e quattro Vorsprung 45 TDI quattro MH Vorsprung 50 TDI quattro MH Vorsprung 55 TFSI e quattro
403s 403 403s 403s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
59820 62860 68010 62970 66010 71160 67520 70560 74360 85070 88110 90660
34097 33944 37406 37152 36966 39850 42538 42336 46103 50191 51104 52583
42 43 50 42 44 50 43 44 50 47 49 50
35.8 35.8 113.0 35.3 35.3 108.6 35.3 35.8 108.6 33.6 33.6 97.4
208 208 56 209 209 59 209 208 58 220 220 65
2967 2967 2995 2967 2967 2995 2967 2967 2995 2967 2967 2995
228 282 335 228 282 335 228 282 335 228 282 335
Q8
134 134 134 134
369 443 332 369 443 332 369 443 332 369 443 332
295 295 295 295
142 150 149 142 150 149 142 150 149 142 150 149
PE D PE D PE
S line 50 TDI quattro MH S line 55 TFSI e quattro Black Edition 50 TDI quattro MH Black Edition 55 TFSI e quattro Vorsprung 50 TDI quattro MH Vorsprung 55 TFSI e quattro
381 386s 386 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
70340 75935 74335 79835 91135 97435
38687 43283 45344 48699 51947 53589
47 50 48 50 49 50
34.0 100.9 33.6 97.4 33.2 97.4
218 64 219 66 223 67
2967 2995 2967 2995 2967 2995
282 335 282 335 282 335
E-TRON
2165 2275 2450 2165 2275 2450 2165 2275 2450 2165 2275 2450
E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
389s 389s 389s 389s 389s 415 415s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
62035 72935 64735 75635 68835 79735 70385 81285 94935 88435 103635 63835 74635 66535 77335 70635 81435 72185 82985 96635 90235 105435
34119 37197 34310 37061 37859 40665 42231 44707 48417 44218 51818 37024 41049 36594 40988 40968 44789 44755 48131 51217 48727 55881
49 50 49 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 45 48 45 48 48 49 48 49 50 50 50
(185-197) (237-254) (187-197) (240-254) (186-198) (239-254) (184-196) (237-252) (229-233) (218-223) (214-219) (189-201) (243-259) (191-201) (246-260) (192-205) (247-263) (193-204) (248-262) (232-240) (219-224) (218-223)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
E-TRON GT
295 295 295
152 149 150 149 152 149
6.1 5.8 6.1 5.8 6.1 5.8
2160 2430 2160 2430 2160 2430
308 402 308 402 308 402 308 402 402 496 496 308 402 308 402 308 402 308 402 402 496 496
-
398 490 398 490 398 490 398 490 490 718 718 398 490 398 490 398 490 398 490 490 718 718
118 124 118 124 118 124 118 124 124 130 130 118 124 118 124 118 124 118 124 124 130 130
6.8 5.7 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.6 6.6 4.5 4.5 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.6 6.8 5.7 5.7 4.5 4.5
2445 2565 2445 2565 2445 2565 2445 2565 2565 2730 2730 2445 2565 2445 2520 2445 2520 2445 2520 2520 2730 2730
1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Top speed
Electric torque lb ft
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Ins. Group
Trade-in value
List price£
Gearbox
Issue tested
Doors/bodystyle
Power Source
RATING COMING SOON
Hybrid Hybrid First Edition
-
5H 8A 155660 90283 tba 5H 8A 183735 108404 tba
tba tba
tba 2995 335 126 332 258 158 5.5 2648 tba 2995 335 126 332 258 158 5.5 2648
0 0
BMW
UK dealers: 135 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: Variable schedule
1 SERIES
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
New 1 Series will have BMW purists up in arms with its move to front-wheel-drive. Sharper and well kitted out. D D D D D D D D D
D D D D D
116d SE 116d SE 116d Sport 116d Sport 116d M Sport 116d M Sport 118d SE 118d SE 118d Sport 118d Sport 120d Sport 120d xDrive Sport 118d M Sport 118d M Sport 120d M Sport 120d xDrive M Sport
397s 397 397s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 8A 6M 8A 8A 8A 6M 8A 8A 8A
27595 28945 28595 29945 30395 31745 28775 30375 29775 31375 33240 34780 31575 33175 35080 36580
16281 17078 17729 18566 19149 19999 17265 18225 18758 19766 20941 21216 20208 21232 22451 22680
16 16 16 16 16 16 21 21 21 21 26 26 22 22 26 26
62.8 61.4 61.4 61.4 60.1 60.1 61.4 58.9 61.4 58.9 57.6 55.4 58.9 56.5 55.4 53.3
119 120 120 121 123 124 121 126 121 127 129 135 125 130 133 138
1496 1496 1496 1496 1496 1496 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995
114 114 114 114 114 114 148 148 148 148 188 188 148 148 188 188
2 SERIES (FWD)
-
199 199 199 199 199 199 258 258 258 258 295 295 258 258 295 295
-
125 125 125 125 125 125 136 135 136 135 144 143 136 135 144 143
10.3 10.1 10.3 10.1 10.3 10.1 8.5 8.4 8.5 8.4 7.3 7.0 8.5 8.4 7.3 7.0
1385 1460 1385 1460 1385 1460 1430 1505 1430 1505 1525 1590 1430 1505 1525 1590
1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1500 1300 1300 1300 1500
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Taller, longer and wider than before, its diesel engine has been extensively upgraded, too. D D D
D D D D
218d Sport Gran Coupé 218d Sport Gran Coupé 218d M Sport Gran Coupé 218d M Sport Gran Coupé 220d Sport Gran Coupé 220d M Sport Gran Coupé 218d Sport Active Tourer 218d Luxury Active Tourer 218d M Sport Active Tourer
404s 404 -
4C 4C 4C 4C 4C 4C 5H 5H 5H
6M 8A 6M 8A 8A 8A 7A 7A 7A
30405 32005 32355 33955 33735 35275 31830 33650 35505
19459 20483 20384 21392 20916 21518 16552 17835 19528
24 24 24 24 28 28 22 23 23
62.8 58.9 60.1 57.6 57.6 55.4 tba tba tba
119 126 122 129 129 132 tba tba tba
1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1995 1995 1995
148 148 148 148 188 188 148 148 148
-
2 SERIES (RWD)
258 258 258 258 295 295 266 266 266
-
138 138 138 138 139 139 137 137 137
8.6 8.5 8.6 8.5 7.5 7.5 8.8 8.8 8.8
1500 1545 1500 1545 1580 1580 1620 1620 1620
1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1400 1400 1400
RATING COMING SOON
Coupé sticks with RWD, but others switch to FWD. Wins friends for its road manners, but styling an acquired taste. D
220d M Sport Coupé MH
-
2C 8A 36900 15129 29
60.1
122 1995 188 11 295 - 148 6.9 1655 1600
2 SERIES GRAN TOURER
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Diesel&EcoCar
PE
D
2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800
A new pure-electric luxury Gran Turismo flagship, it’s a technical tour de force, with Incredible performance.
106
PE
D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Technik 50 quattro Technik 55 quattro Sport 50 quattro Sport 55 quattro S line 50 quattro S line 55 quattro Black Edition 50 quattro Black Edition 55 quattro Vorsprung 55 quattro S quattro S Vorsprung quattro Sportback Technik 50 quattro Sportback Technik 55 quattro Sportback Sport 50 quattro Sportback Sport 55 quattro Sportback S line 50 quattro Sportback S line 55 quattro Sportback Black Edition 50 quattro Sportback Black Edition 55 quattro Sportback Vorsprung 55 quattro Sportback S quattro Sportback S Vorsprung quattro
NEW BENTAYGA
Revised with less controversial looks and an updated hybrid drivetrain. It sits with a select gathering of super SUVs.
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
443 332 443 332 443 332
0 0 0 0 0
UK dealers: 20 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited miles Maintenance: 10,000 miles
D
134 134 134
2347 2347 2276 2276 2276
BENTLEY
3500 3500 2700 3500 3500 2700 3500 3500 2700 3500 3500 2700
The start of a new era in Audi design and technology, and the first pure-electric Audi vehicle to go on sale. E
E
D
7.3 6.5 5.9 7.3 6.5 5.9 7.3 6.5 5.9 7.3 6.5 5.9
Audi ups its game in the SUV stakes with a barnstorming SUV that trumps the Q7 and looks awesome into the bargain. D
E
4.1 4.1 3.3 3.3 3.3
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10 BMW’s first MPV and front-wheel-drive model in its history. Top marks for versatility but lacks some sparkle on the road. D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
216d SE Gran Tourer 216d SE Gran Tourer 216d Sport Gran Tourer 216d Sport Gran Tourer 216d Luxury Gran Tourer 216d Luxury Gran Tourer 216d M Sport Gran Tourer 216d M Sport Gran Tourer 218d SE Gran Tourer 218d SE Gran Tourer 218d Sport Gran Tourer 218d Sport Gran Tourer 218d Luxury Gran Tourer 218d Luxury Gran Tourer 218d M Sport Gran Tourer 218d M Sport Gran Tourer 220d Sport Gran Tourer 220d Luxury Gran Tourer 220d M Sport Gran Tourer 220d xDrive Sport Gran Tourer 220d xDrive Luxury Gran Tourer 220d xDrive M Sport Gran Tourer
379s 379s 379
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
29900 31290 31190 32540 31900 33290 32940 34290 31175 32815 32425 34065 33175 34815 34175 35815 35905 36655 37655 37405 38155 39155
16445 17210 17155 17897 17864 18642 20093 20917 17146 18048 17834 18736 18578 19496 20847 21847 19030 19427 21840 20199 20604 23101
11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 20 21 21 21 22 22
57.6 55.4 56.5 54.3 56.5 55.4 56.5 54.3 57.6 54.3 56.5 54.3 57.6 54.3 56.5 54.3 53.3 54.3 53.3 51.4 52.3 51.4
130 135 131 136 130 135 131 136 129 137 130 137 129 136 130 137 138 137 138 143 142 143
1496 1496 1496 1496 1496 1496 1496 1496 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995
114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 188 188 188 188 188 188
-
199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 295 295 295 295 295 295
-
119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 127 129 127 129 127 129 127 129 137 137 137 135 135 135
11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 11.8 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 9.6 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.0 8.0 8.0
1605 1615 1605 1615 1605 1615 1605 1615 1645 1675 1645 1675 1645 1675 1645 1675 1680 1680 1680 1740 1740 1740
1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 Towing weight (kg)
D
137 148 137 148 148 137 148 137 148 148 155 155 137 148 137 148 148 137 148 137 148 148 155 155
152 152 155 155 155
0-62mph
D PE
258 258 358 258 258 358 258 258 358 258 258 358 -
472 472 612 612 612
Kerb weight (kg)
PE
295 273 295 273 273 295 273 295 273 273 516 516 295 273 295 273 273 295 273 295 273 273 516 516
-
Top speed
PE
141 141 141 141 141 141 11 11 141 141 141 141 141 141 11 11
523 523 637 637 637
Electric torque lb ft
D
201 261 201 261 261 201 261 201 261 261 337 337 201 261 201 261 261 201 261 201 261 261 337 337
-
Engine torque Lb ft
D
1968 1984 1968 1984 1984 1968 1984 1968 1984 1984 2967 2967 1968 1984 1968 1984 1984 1968 1984 1968 1984 1984 2967 2967
-
Electric bhp
D PE
164 35 168 38 39 172 39 177 41 41 213 218 165 36 170 39 41 173 40 176 41 41 214 217
0 0 0 0 0
Engine bhp/rpm
D
44.8 188.3 44.1 176.6 176.6 42.8 166.2 42.2 166.2 166.2 34.9 34.0 44.8 188.3 43.5 166.2 166.2 42.8 166.2 42.2 166.2 166.2 34.4 34.0
(295-300) (296-299) (283-288) (283-287) (283-286)
Engine cc
PE
33 41 35 43 43 36 43 40 44 45 45 46 35 41 37 43 44 38 43 40 43 45 45 47
50 50 50 50 50
CO2g/km
PE
26206 29380 28630 31359 35450 33099 33924 36500 36486 38098 36887 44787 27602 31302 29056 32755 37550 32943 36559 33907 37034 39372 37167 41631
48062 62110 66071 73953 77694
Combined mpg (Range)
D
45975 52465 48525 55015 58115 53385 59515 64035 70165 73265 59495 74645 48425 54915 50975 57465 60565 55835 61965 66485 72615 75715 61945 77095
82865 108965 113915 127505 136305
Ins. Group
PE
7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 8A 8A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 8A 8A
2A 2A 2A 2A 2A
Trade-in value
D
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
List price£
PE
409 409s 409s 409s 418s 418
418s 418 -
Gearbox
PE
Sport 40 TDI quattro MH Sport 50 TFSI e quattro S line 40 TDI quattro MH S line 50 TFSI e quattro Competition 55 TFSI e quattro Edition 1 40 TDI quattro MH Edition 1 50 TFSI e quattro Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro MH Vorsprung 50 TFSI e quattro Competition Vorsprung 55 TFSI e quattro SQ5 TDI quattro MH SQ5 Vorsprung TDI quattro MH Sportback Sport 40 TDI quattro MH Sportback Sport 50 TFSI e quattro Sportback S line 40 TDI quattro MH Sportback S line 50 TFSI e quattro Sportback Competition 55 TFSI e quattro Sportback Edition 1 40 TDI quattro MH Sportback Edition 1 50 TFSI e quattro Sportback Vorsprung 40 TDI quattro MH Sportback Vorsprung 50 TFSI e quattro Sportback CompetitionVorsprung 55TFSI e quattro SQ5 Sportback TDI quattro MH SQ5 Sportback Vorsprung TDI quattro MH
E
Issue tested
D
E
Doors/bodystyle
D PE
quattro Vorsprung quattro RS RS Carbon Black RS Carbon Vorsprung
E
Power Source
Q5
Classy Q5 range expanded to include Sportback. Pleasing to drive, with good equipment levels and well priced.
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 10/10
A careful evolution of the winning formula, that looks edgier and is more hi-tech than ever before.
D D D D D D D PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
4 SERIES
5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 8.4 8.2 8.4 8.2 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.9 6.9 6.9 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.6 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 8.7 8.7 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.4 7.4 7.4 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.2 5.2 5.2 4.8
1845 1845 1845 1845 1895 1895 1895 1895 1560 1615 1560 1615 1615 1615 1615 1695 1695 1695 1770 1770 1770 1840 1840 1840 1895 1905 1905 1905 1905 1965 1965 1965 1965 1705 1705 1705 1705 1705 1765 1765 1765 1845 1845 1845 1905 1905 1905 1955
1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
420d M Sport MH 420d M Sport Pro Edition MH 420d xDrive M Sport MH 420d xDrive M Sport Pro Edition MH 430d xDrive M Sport MH 430d xDrive M Sport Pro Edition MH M440d xDrive MH 420d M Sport MH 420d M Sport Pro Edition MH 430d M Sport MH 430d M Sport Pro Edition MH M440d xDrive MH 420d M Sport Gran Coupé MH 420d M Sport Pro Edition Gran Coupé MH 420d xDrive M Sport Gran Coupé MH 420d xDrive M Sport Pro Edition Gran Coupé MH
406 406s 420 420s -
2C 2C 2C 2C 2C 2C 2C 2O 2O 2O 2O 2O 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
43095 47895 44685 49485 47735 52235 54330 48095 52735 51165 55465 59330 44000 48840 45590 50390
27150 29695 27705 30681 30073 32908 36944 27414 29532 30187 32170 37378 22000 23443 22339 23683
32 33 32 33 40 41 42 36 37 43 44 45 32 33 32 33
60.1 58.9 56.5 54.3 52.3 51.4 47.9 57.6 55.4 52.3 50.4 45.6 56.5 56.5 53.3 53.3
122 127 131 136 140 145 154 129 134 141 146 162 130 130 138 138
1995 1995 1995 1995 2993 2993 2993 1995 1995 2993 2993 2993 1995 1995 1995 1995
188 188 188 188 282 282 335 188 188 282 282 335 188 188 188 188
5 SERIES
PE PE PE PE PE D D D D D D PE PE PE PE D D D D D D
530e SE 530e M Sport 530e xDrive SE 530e xDrive M Sport 545e xDrive SE 545e xDrive M Sport 520d SE MH 520d M Sport MH 520d xDrive SE MH 520d xDrive M Sport MH 530d xDrive SE MH 530d xDrive M Sport MH 530e SE Touring 530e M Sport Touring 530e xDrive SE Touring 530e xDrive M Sport Touring 520d SE Touring MH 520d M Sport Touring MH 520d xDrive SE Touring MH 520d xDrive M Sport Touring MH 530d xDrive SE Touring MH 530d xDrive M Sport Touring MH
406s 406
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
49870 53370 51870 55370 57965 61465 41135 44635 43175 46675 51845 55345 52120 55620 54120 57620 43425 46925 45425 48925 54430 57930
25932 28286 26454 28792 28403 30733 21390 24549 23315 26138 25923 28779 28145 30035 26519 30539 23884 26747 25892 28866 28304 31282
39 40 40 40 43 44 34 35 35 36 42 43 40 41 41 41 34 35 35 36 42 43
201.8 201.8 176.6 166.2 166.2 156.9 58.9 57.6 55.4 54.3 51.4 51.4 188.3 176.6 156.9 156.9 55.4 55.4 52.3 52.3 47.9 47.9
31 32 37 38 39 41 126 128 133 135 143 145 35 35 41 42 134 135 141 142 153 153
1998 1998 1998 1998 2998 2998 1995 1995 1995 1995 2993 2993 1998 1998 1998 1998 1995 1995 1995 1995 2993 2993
181 181 181 181 282 282 188 188 188 188 282 282 181 181 181 181 188 188 188 188 282 282
7 SERIES
107 107 107 107 107 107 11 11 11 11 11 11 107 107 107 107 11 11 11 11 11 11
221 221 221 221 332 332 295 295 295 295 479 479 221 221 221 221 295 295 295 295 479 479
195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 -
146 146 143 143 155 155 146 146 145 145 155 155 140 140 140 140 140 140 138 138 155 155
7.1 7.1 7.4 7.4 5.1 5.1 4.6 7.6 7.6 5.8 5.8 5.0 7.3 7.3 7.6 7.6
1680 1680 1745 1745 1855 1855 1905 1850 1850 1955 1955 tba 1780 1780 1835 1835
5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.6 4.6 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 5.4 5.4 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 5.6 5.6
1910 1910 1970 1970 2020 2020 1750 1750 1810 1810 1895 1895 1975 1975 2035 2035 1855 1855 1915 1915 2000 2000
1700 1700 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 1700 1700 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
332 332 479 479 479 479 516 516 332 332 479 479 516 516
195 195 195 195 -
155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
D D D D D D D D D D D D
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
List price£
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Issue tested
357s 357 357s 357s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6A 6A 6A 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
39860 40860 41660 32345 33985 34135 35735 35135 36735 35935 37535 35485 37235 38235 39035 36630 38380 39380 40180
21923 22882 24579 17143 18012 18092 18940 18973 19837 20842 21770 19517 20479 21412 23421 20147 21109 22053 24108
30 30 30 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 23 23 24 24 28 29 29 29
156.9 156.9 156.9 56.5 54.3 56.5 54.3 56.5 54.3 56.5 53.3 51.4 51.4 51.4 51.4 51.4 51.4 51.4 51.4
40 41 41 130 136 130 137 131 137 131 137 144 144 145 145 143 144 145 145
1499 1499 1499 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995
123 123 123 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 188 188 188 188
X2
94 94 94 -
162 162 162 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 258 295 295 295 295
122 122 122 -
120 120 120 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 127 127 127 127 136 136 136 136
6.9 6.9 6.9 9.3 9.4 9.3 9.4 9.3 9.4 9.3 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8
1820 1820 1820 1540 1615 1540 1615 1540 1615 1540 1615 1680 1680 1680 1680 1690 1690 1690 1690
750 750 750 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 2000 2000 2000 2000
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
The SUV explosion continues at BMW, with this compact and sporty crossover. It’s great both to drive and to look at. PE PE D D D D D D D D
xDrive25e Sport xDrive25e M Sport sDrive18d Sport sDrive18d Sport sDrive18d M Sport sDrive18d M Sport xDrive18d Sport xDrive18d M Sport xDrive20d Sport xDrive20d M Sport
381s 381
5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C
6A 6A 6M 7A 6M 7A 7A 7A 8A 8A
40225 43295 34340 35940 37410 39010 37440 40510 38560 41630
22526 23812 18200 19048 18705 19505 20218 20660 20437 21231
30 31 27 27 28 28 27 27 31 32
166.2 156.9 56.5 54.3 56.5 54.3 51.4 51.4 51.4 51.4
39 40 131 137 131 137 144 145 144 144
1499 1499 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995
123 123 148 148 148 148 148 148 188 188
94 94 -
162 162 258 258 258 258 258 258 295 295
NEW X3
122 122 -
120 120 129 129 129 129 128 128 137 137
6.8 6.8 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.4 9.4 7.7 7.7
1805 1805 1575 1610 1575 1610 1675 1675 1675 1675
750 750 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 2000 2000
RATING COMING SOON
A larger front grille, bigger infotainment screen and tweaked looks are the main changes for this 2021 X3. E E PE PE D D D D
iX3 M Sport iX3 M Sport Pro xDrive30e xLine xDrive30e M Sport xDrive20d xLine MH xDrive20d M Sport MH xDrive30d M Sport MH M40d MH
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
60970 63970 52135 53935 45170 46970 52515 59700
36582 37742 32324 32361 28909 29591 31509 35820
44 44 38 38 32 33 41 43
(287) (287) 141.2 134.5 48.7 47.9 44.8 40.9
0 0 45 46 152 154 164 181
1998 1998 1995 1995 2993 2993
181 181 188 188 282 335
282 282 107 107 11 11 11 11
221 221 295 295 479 516
NEW X4
295 295 195 195 -
112 112 131 131 133 133 153 155
6.8 6.8 6.1 6.1 7.9 7.9 5.7 4.9
2260 2260 2065 2065 1915 1915 2010 2080
750 750 2000 2000 2400 2400 2400 2400
RATING COMING SOON
A sportier take on the X3, with a rakish rear roof line. It may be a less practical, but dynamism has been dialled up to 10. xDrive20d M Sport MH xDrive30d M Sport MH M40d MH
D D D
-
5H 8A 49965 30479 33 5H 8A 55470 32173 41 5H 8A 62655 37593 44
49.6 45.6 41.5
150 1995 188 11 295 - 133 7.9 1915 2400 163 2993 282 11 479 - 153 5.7 2010 2400 179 2993 335 11 516 - 155 4.9 2095 2400
X5
PE D D D D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
xDrive45e xLine xDrive45e M Sport xDrive30d xLine MH xDrive30d M Sport MH xDrive40d xLine MH xDrive40d M Sport MH
398s 398 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
67810 71310 61995 65495 64035 67535
46789 49204 37817 41917 39702 43898
48 49 46 46 49 49
235.4 235.4 41.5 42.2 40.4 40.9
27 27 178 174 184 180
2998 2998 2993 2993 2993 2993
282 282 282 282 335 335
X6
111 111 11 11 11 11
332 332 479 479 516 516
2075 2075 1950 1950 2010 2010 2030 2030 2180 2180 1990 1990 2075 2075
0 0 2100 2100 2100 2100 2300 2300 0 0 2100 2100 2300 2300
195 195 -
146 146 146 146 153 153
5.6 5.6 6.1 6.1 5.5 5.5
2510 2510 2265 2265 2275 2275
2700 2700 3500 3500 3500 3500
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
The original SUV-coupé is re-imagined with a more muscular exterior, punchy engines and a good driving experience. xDrive30d Sport MH xDrive30d M Sport MH xDrive40d Sport MH xDrive40d M Sport MH
D D D D
-
5C 5C 5C 5C
8A 8A 8A 8A
63695 68195 65735 70235
36943 38871 39441 40736
49 50 50 49
42.8 42.2 41.5 40.4
172 175 179 183
2993 2993 2993 2993
282 282 335 335
X7
11 11 11 11
479 479 516 516
-
146 146 153 153
6.1 6.1 5.5 5.5
2260 2260 2290 2290
3500 3500 3500 3500
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
BMW’s goes one bigger in the SUV stakes, designed to take on the GLS, Range Rover and top-end Q7s. xDrive40d xDrive40d M Sport MH
D
MH
424s 5H 8A 79270 44391 50 424 5H 8A 81770 45791 50
36.2 36.2
203 2993 335 11 516 - 153 6.1 2545 3500 204 2993 335 11 516 - 153 6.1 2545 3500 RATING COMING SOON
Take two of BMW’s groundbreaking electric car, with a sporty flavour, too. It’s efficient, desirable and looks neat. 120Ah s 120Ah
E E
-
5H 1A 31305 15966 28 (182-191) 5H 1A 32305 16799 29 (173-175)
0 0
-
- 168 - 184 93 7.3 1270 - 181 - 199 99 6.9 1290
i4
0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
BMW brings EVs to the mainstream with its pure electric i4 Gran Coupé, including the company’s first plug-in M car. eDrive40 Sport eDrive40 M Sport M50
E E E
- 5H 1A 51905 29067 35 - 5H 1A 53405 29907 36 423 5H 1A 63905 33231 43
(367) (367) (316)
0 0 0
-
- 335 - 317 118 5.7 - 335 - 317 118 5.7 - 537 - 586 140 3.9
iX
tba tba tba
tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
First pure electric SUV BMW on the modular EV toolkit. It may not look pretty, but you can be sure it’ll drive well. xDrive40 Sport xDrive40 M Sport xDrive50 Sport xDrive50 M Sport M60
E E E E E
422s 422 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
69905 72905 93905 96905 111905
35652 37182 44135 45545 52595
47 47 50 50 50
(232-266) (232-266) (343-393) (343-393) (339-348)
0 0 0 0 0
-
-
322 322 516 516 610
-
465 465 564 564 811
125 125 125 125 155
6.1 6.1 4.6 4.6 3.8
2440 2440 2585 2585 tba
2500 2500 2500 2500 tba
CITROËN UK dealers: 133 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles (5 years/100,000 miles if purchased direct from Citroën online) Maintenance: 16,000 miles
C3
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Tweaks to the design still allows this to stand out in the supermini class. It’s comfortable, frugal and tech-laden. You! Sense PureTech 83 C-Series PureTech 83 Saint James PureTech 83 Shine Plus PureTech 83 Shine Plus PureTech 110 Shine Plus BlueHDi 100
P
5.2 5.2 5.9 5.9 5.6 5.6 5.0 5.0 5.1 5.1 6.0 6.0 5.1 5.1
Towing weight (kg)
111 111 11 11 11 11 11 11 111 111 11 11 11 11
0-62mph
282 282 282 282 282 282 335 335 282 282 282 282 335 335
Kerb weight (kg)
2998 2998 2993 2993 2993 2993 2993 2993 2998 2998 2993 2993 2993 2993
Engine torque Lb ft
Power Source
D
41 45 147 144 158 155 158 158 49 52 148 145 159 159
Electric bhp
D
156.9 141.2 50.4 51.4 47.1 47.9 47.1 47.1 134.5 122.8 49.6 50.4 46.3 46.3
Engine bhp/rpm
D
50 50 49 50 49 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Engine cc
D
32540 35847 27856 31056 28268 31356 31918 34336 35298 37827 29376 31840 32619 35936
CO2g/km
PE
81350 85350 73305 77640 76400 80400 81840 85840 88245 92260 77305 81640 85840 89840
Combined mpg (Range)
D PE
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Ins. Group
D
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
Trade-in value
D
392 392s -
List price£
D
D
xDrive25e Sport xDrive25e xLine xDrive25e M Sport sDrive18d SE sDrive18d SE sDrive18d Sport sDrive18d Sport sDrive18d xLine sDrive18d xLine sDrive18d M Sport sDrive18d M Sport xDrive18d SE xDrive18d Sport xDrive18d xLine xDrive18d M Sport xDrive20d SE xDrive20d Sport xDrive20d xLine xDrive20d M Sport
i3
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Gearbox
D
D
D
150 150 148 148 155 155 155 147 147 155 155 155 146 146 145 145
Issue tested
D
745e 745e M Sport 730d MH 730d M Sport MH 730d xDrive MH 730d xDrive M Sport MH 740d xDrive MH 740d xDrive M Sport MH 745Le xDrive 745Le xDrive M Sport 730Ld MH 730Ld M Sport MH 740Ld xDrive MH 740Ld xDrive M Sport MH
D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
-
Doors/bodystyle
PE
D
PE
295 295 295 295 479 479 516 295 295 479 479 516 295 295 295 295
The grille looks like it could eat you alive, in what is the plushest 7 Series ever. Better efficency and even better tech. PE
PE
1600 1600 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1600 1600 1800 1800 tba 1600 1600 1600 1600
11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Extra technology, mild hybridisation and new plug-in hybrid models are the headlines in this revised 5 Series. PE
PE
Enhanced in every way, including a prettier tail. Revised auto gearbox and M50d features four turbochargers!
Combining all the attributes of the accomplished 3 Series in a sportier body. That grille is certainly a talking point. D
PE
P P P P P D
407
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 6M 6M
12995 7147 tba 15755 8665 13 14630 7900 13 17205 9291 14 18405 9939 10 19685 10433 19 21225 10613 19
tba 48.5-54.3 48.5-54.3 48.5-54.3 48.5-54.3 49.1-54.5 59.1-70.6
tba 122 123 123 124 123 113
tba 1199 1199 1199 1199 1199 1499
tba 82 82 82 82 109 101
- tba - 87 - 87 - 87 - 87 - 151 - 184 -
tba 105 105 105 105 123 117
tba 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 9.4 10.4
tba 980 980 980 980 1090 1090
tba 450 450 450 450 600 600
LONG TERM
NEW C3 AIRCROSS
TEST
C3 Aircross gets a nose inspired by the C-Xperience concept car, as well as more technology and personalisation.
Shine BlueHDi 110 Shine Plus BlueHDi 110
D D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
417s 5H 6M 21585 12088 15 56.2-67.2 123 1499 109 - 184 - 114 10.8 1205 840 417 5H 6M 23195 12989 15 56.2-67.2 125 1499 109 - 184 - 114 10.8 1205 840
LONG TERM
C4
TEST
Citroën has found its mojo with a different take on the medium car. It’s roomy, quirky and super comfy to drive.
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
www.dieselcar.com
107
Towing weight (kg)
D
143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 141 140 141 140 150 150 150 149 145 145 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 143 143 143 143 140 140 140 140 134 134 143 143 143 140 140 140 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
0-62mph
D
195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 -
Kerb weight (kg)
D
221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 236 236 236 236 295 295 295 295 295 295 479 479 479 479 479 479 516 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 236 236 295 295 295 295 295 295 479 479 479 479 479 479 516
Top speed
D
111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Electric torque lb ft
D
181 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 148 148 148 148 188 188 188 188 188 188 282 282 282 282 282 282 335 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 148 148 188 188 188 188 188 188 282 282 282 282 282 282 335
Engine torque Lb ft
D
1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 2993 2993 2993 2993 2993 2993 2993 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 2993 2993 2993 2993 2993 2993 2993
Electric bhp
D
30 31 31 34 32 33 33 36 126 119 128 121 119 122 128 130 132 138 131 131 136 140 140 145 159 32 33 32 35 36 37 37 40 126 128 126 128 134 136 138 143 137 137 142 146 146 151 165
Engine bhp/rpm
D
217.3 201.8 201.8 188.3 201.8 201.8 201.8 176.6 58.9 62.8 57.6 61.4 61.4 61.4 57.6 57.6 56.5 53.3 56.5 56.5 54.3 53.3 53.3 51.4 46.3 201.8 201.8 201.8 188.3 176.6 176.6 176.6 156.9 58.9 57.6 58.9 57.6 55.4 54.3 53.3 51.4 54.3 54.3 52.3 50.4 50.4 48.7 44.8
Engine cc
D
33 33 33 35 34 34 34 35 26 26 27 27 30 31 32 30 31 32 40 40 41 40 40 41 42 34 34 35 36 34 35 35 36 25 26 30 31 32 30 30 31 40 40 41 40 40 41 42
CO2g/km
D
23558 24783 26061 27802 24013 25682 26991 28206 17451 18206 21298 22176 20901 24303 26277 21759 25257 27199 24681 26627 28890 26013 27572 29820 33485 23985 25653 26961 28178 24853 26552 27426 29061 19328 23031 21711 25203 26702 22151 25721 28553 25536 27542 29294 26420 28487 30406 34460
Combined mpg (Range)
PE
41330 42730 43435 47935 42880 44280 44985 49485 35615 37155 37365 38905 38705 40505 45305 40295 42095 46895 43300 43650 48150 44850 45200 49700 51515 42830 44230 44935 49435 44380 45780 46485 50985 38655 40405 40205 42005 46845 41795 43595 48395 44800 45150 49650 46350 46700 51535 53015
Ins. Group
PE
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Trade-in value
PE
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
List price£
PE
394s 394 394s 403s 403s 403 418
Gearbox
PE
330e SE Pro 330e Sport Pro 330e M Sport 330e M Sport Pro Edition 330e xDrive SE Pro 330e xDrive Sport Pro 330e xDrive M Sport 330e xDrive M Sport Pro Edition 318d SE Pro MH 318d SE Pro MH 318d M Sport MH 318d M Sport MH 320d SE Pro MH 320d M Sport MH 320d M Sport Pro Edition MH 320d xDrive SE Pro MH 320d xDrive M Sport MH 320d xDrive M Sport Pro Edition MH 330d Sport Pro MH 330d M Sport MH 330d M Sport Pro Edition MH 330d xDrive Sport Pro MH 330d xDrive M Sport MH 330d xDrive M Sport Pro Edition MH M340d xDrive MH 330e SE Pro Touring 330e Sport Pro Touring 330e M Sport Touring 330e M Sport Pro Edition Touring 330e xDrive SE Pro Touring 330e xDrive Sport Pro Touring 330e xDrive M Sport Touring 330e xDrive M Sport Pro Edition Touring 318d SE Pro Touring MH 318d M Sport Touring MH 320d SE Pro Touring MH 320d M Sport Touring MH 320d M Sport Pro Edition Touring MH 320d xDrive SE Pro Touring MH 320d xDrive M Sport Touring MH 320d xDrive M Sport Pro Edition Touring MH 330d Sport Pro Touring MH 330d M Sport Touring MH 330d M Sport Pro Edition Touring MH 330d xDrive Sport Pro Touring MH 330d xDrive M Sport Touring MH 330d xDrive M Sport Pro Edition Touring MH M340d xDrive Touring MH
Issue tested
PE
RATING COMING SOON
Tweaks to the formula include more technology, better frugality and sharpened looks, along with decent driving prowess.
Doors/bodystyle
PE
X1
Power Source
PE
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
List price£
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Issue tested
Power Source
3 SERIES
LONG TERM
FORMENTOR
TEST
Rather than being based on an existing SEAT, the Formentor SUV Coupé is the first car exclusive to Cupra.
PE PE PE PE
V1 e-Hybrid 204 V2 e-Hybrid 204 VZ1 e-Hybrid 245 VZ2 e-Hybrid 245
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
0 0 0 1000 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
Combined mpg (Range)
1541 1541 1541 1209 1260 1247 1260 1247 1260 1324 1324
Trade-in value
9.0 9.0 9.0 11.3 10.5 8.9 10.5 8.9 10.5 9.5 9.5
Ins. Group
93 93 93 114 120 130 120 130 120 128 128
List price£
221 221 221 -
Doors/bodystyle
151 184 170 184 170 184 221 221
Gearbox
134 134 134 -
Issue tested
99 109 129 109 129 109 129 129
Power Source
1199 1499 1199 1499 1199 1499 1499 1499
Towing weight (kg)
Engine torque Lb ft
0 0 0 122 114 123 114 121 113 120 121
0-62mph
Electric bhp
(219) (219) (217) 47.1-54.8 59.1-69.1 47.3-54.7 59.1-69.1 47.3-54.7 61.6-68.7 59.1-64.5 59.1-64.5
Kerb weight (kg)
Engine bhp/rpm
tba tba 22 13 16 20 16 20 16 21 21
Electric torque lb ft
Engine cc
9688 10978 12598 7460 8055 8123 8412 8960 9266 10058 10490
Top speed
CO2g/km
D
28495 30495 34995 21940 23690 23890 24740 24890 25740 27940 29140
Combined mpg (Range)
D
1A 1A 1A 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 8A 8A
Trade-in value
P D
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Ins. Group
P D
413s 413
List price£
P D
ë Sense ë Shine Edition ë Shine Plus Sense PureTech 100 Sense BlueHDi 110 Sense Plus PureTech 130 Sense Plus BlueHDi 110 Shine PureTech 130 Shine BlueHDi 110 Shine BlueHDi 130 Shine Plus BlueHDi 130
Doors/bodystyle
E
Gearbox
E
Issue tested
Power Source E
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
LTs LT 414s 414
5H 5H 5H 5H
6A 6A 6A 6A
37770 39810 40425 42185
20018 21497 21425 22358
24 24 26 26
201.8-235.4 201.8-217.3 176.6-188.3 176.6-188.3
27 29 33 33
1395 1395 1395 1395
148 148 148 148
114 114 114 114
184 184 184 184
243 243 243 243
127 127 130 130
7.8 7.8 7.0 7.0
1681 1681 1704 1704
1500 1500 1500 1500
DACIA UK dealers: 154 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 18,000 miles LONG TERM
SANDERO
TEST
A huge jump in technology is afforded the latest Sandero by being based on the Clio chassis. It’s a real cracker.
PL P PL PL PL PL
Essential TCe 100 Bi-Fuel Comfort TCe 90 Comfort TCe 100 Bi-Fuel Stepway Essential TCe 100 Bi-Fuel Stepway Comfort TCe 100 Bi-Fuel Stepway Prestige TCe 100 Bi-Fuel
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
LTs 412 LT -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M
11495 7932 11 13095 9167 11 13095 9167 11 12995 10006 10 14595 11238 10 15395 11854 11
39.7 53.3 39.7 38.1 38.1 38.1
109 120 109 115 115 115
999 999 999 999 999 999
99 90 99 99 99 99
NEW DUSTER
-
125 118 125 125 125 125
-
114 111 114 109 109 109
11.6 11.7 11.6 11.9 11.9 11.9
1107 1072 1130 1134 1154 1154
1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Little improvements all add up to a more rounded package for the UK’s cheapest SUV. PL PL D D PL D D PL D D
Essential TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 4x2 Comfort TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 4x2 Comfort Blue dCi 115 4x2 Comfort Blue dCi 115 4x4 Prestige TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 4x2 Prestige Blue dCi 115 4x2 Prestige Blue dCi 115 4x4 Extreme SE TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 4x2 Extreme SE Blue dCi 115 4x2 Extreme SE Blue dCi 115 4x4
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M
14845 16345 18195 20495 17545 19395 21695 17845 19695 21995
11876 13566 13828 14961 14738 14546 15620 14990 14771 15836
10 10 16 16 11 17 17 11 17 17
40.4-40.9 40.4-40.9 57.6 53.3 40.4-40.9 57.6 53.3 40.4-40.9 57.6 53.3
126 127 127 139 127 127 139 127 127 139
999 999 1461 1461 999 1461 1461 999 1461 1461
99 99 114 114 99 114 114 99 114 114
-
125 125 192 192 125 192 192 125 192 192
-
105 105 114 109 105 114 109 105 114 109
13.8 13.8 10.2 10.2 13.8 10.2 10.2 13.8 10.2 10.2
1256 1256 1350 1439 1256 1350 1439 1256 1350 1439
1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
DS AUTOMOBILES
DENIED DIESELS
UK dealers: 26 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 16,000 miles (1.5 BlueHDi) 20,000 miles (2.0 BlueHDi)
DS 3 CROSSBACK
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Interestingly different take on the baby SUV with upmarket pretentions. It’s as chic as a Louis Vuitton handbag.
MG HECTOR PLUS
Bastille BlueHDi 110 Bastille E-Tense Rivoli E-Tense Louvre E-Tense Performance Line BlueHDi 110 Performance Line E-Tense Performance Line + E-Tense
D E E
With the MG brand a runaway success right now, there’s a larger six- and sevenseat SUV that could slot into the line-up nicely above the HS. Powered by a 168bhp 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine and developing 258lb ft of torque, the Hector Plus comes with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. In its cheapest guise, the Hector Plus is priced at £16,000 in India, with trim levels of Style, Super, Smart and Select. It is known by other names around the world, including Chevrolet Captiva, Wuling Almaz and Baojun 530. With India a right-hand drive market, the steering wheel is already on the correct side, and this could be a good value-focused alternative to other seven-seat SUVs on the market.
E D E E
D PE PE D PE
84 84 84 84
tba tba tba tba
1664 1664 1801 1801
750 750 750 750
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
-
5M 6M 31060 16462 25 52.9-62.4 129 1499 129 - 221 - 123 10.9 1427 1200 5M 6M 33310 18654 25 52.9-62.4 130 1499 129 - 221 - 123 10.9 1427 1200 5M 8A 34910 19550 25 47.1-57.8 136 1499 129 - 221 - 123 10.4 1430 1200
NEW C5 AIRCROSS
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
A subtle, but effective update to Citroën’s largest SUV. The comfort orientated mantra suits the car perfectly. D D D D PE D D PE
Sense Plus BlueHDi 130 Sense Plus BlueHDi 130 Shine BlueHDi 130 Shine BlueHDi 130 Shine Plug-in Hybrid C-Series Edition BlueHDi 130 C-Series Edition BlueHDi 130 C-Series Edition Plug-in Hybrid
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 8A 6M 8A 8A 6M 8A 8A
26515 28135 27665 29285 34430 30105 31725 36870
15379 16318 15769 16692 19625 17461 18401 21385
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
50.2-60.8 48.0-57.8 50.2-60.8 48.0-57.8 157.2-222.3 50.2-60.8 48.0-57.8 157.2-222.3
129 136 130 136 32 131 138 32
1499 1499 1499 1499 1598 1499 1499 1598
129 129 129 129 178 129 129 178
107 107
C5 X
221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221
236 236
10.4 10.6 10.4 10.6 tba 10.4 10.6 tba
1430 1492 1430 1492 1770 1430 1492 1770
1450 1250 1450 1250 1300 1450 1250 1300
RATING COMING SOON
Citroën makes a welcome return to the large car territory with a vehicle that is a bit different from the norm. PE PE PE
Sense Plus Plug-in Hybrid Shine Plug-in Hybrid Shine Plus Plug-in Hybrid
-
5H 8A 35180 20404 tba (186.2-236.2) 30 1598 177 109 221 236 145 7.8 1722 1350 5H 8A 36680 20908 tba (186.2-236.2) 30 1598 177 109 221 236 145 7.8 1722 1350 5H 8A 38670 21655 tba (186.2-236.2) 30 1598 177 109 221 236 145 7.8 1722 1350
SPACETOURER
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Some variants are British built, as it shares its architecture with the Vauxhall Vivaro. Lots of space and pace. E E E E
Business Edition (M) Flair (M) Business Edition (XL) Flair (XL)
-
5M 5M 5M 5M
1A 1A 1A 1A
30295 47495 30495 48335
18783 31822 18297 31418
33 35 33 35
(135) (136) (135) (135)
0 0 0 0
-
-
134 134 134 134
-
221 221 221 221
81 84 81 81
1936 1894 2012 1914
1000 1000 1000 1000
CUPRA RATING COMING SOON
First all-electric performance hatchback from the Spanish brand. It’s based on VW’s ID.3, with a more dynamic edge. E E E E E E
V1 58kWh V2 58kWh V2 58kWh e-Boost V2 77kWh e-Boost V3 58kWh V3 58kWh e-Boost V3 77kWh e-Boost
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
34715 36635 37445 40215 38390 39195 41975
23953 25278 25837 27748 26489 27045 28963
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
(264) (264) (225-261) (305-340) (264) (225-261) (305-340)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
LEON
-
201 201 228 228 201 228 228
-
229 229 229 229 229 229 229
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
7.3 7.3 7.3 7.0 7.3 7.3 7.0
2260 2260 2260 2300 2260 2260 2300
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
108
27 28 27 28
201.8-217.3 201.8-217.3 188.3-201.8 188.3-201.8
30 30 31 31
1395 1395 1395 1395
148 148 148 148
114 114 114 114
184 184 184 184
243 243 243 243
140 140 140 140
PE PE D PE PE PE PE
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
Combined mpg (Range)
CO2g/km
Engine cc
Engine bhp/rpm
Electric bhp
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Diesel&EcoCar
1671 1671 1717 1717
0 0 0 0
236 236 236 236 236 236 236
129 145 145 129 145 145 145 129 145 145
10.9 7.7 7.7 10.9 7.7 7.7 7.7 10.9 7.7 7.7
Performance Line BlueHDi 130 Performance Line E-Tense 225 Performance Line + BlueHDi 130 Performance Line + E-Tense 225 Performance Line + E-Tense 4x4 300 Rivoli BlueHDi 130 Rivoli E-Tense 225 Rivoli E-Tense 4x4 300 Opera E-Tense 225 Opera E-Tense 4x4 300 Louvre E-Tense 225
424s 424s 424 -
1414 1653 1653 1414 1653 1653 1653 1414 1653 1653
1500 1400 1400 1500 1400 1400 1400 1500 1400 1400
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
35170 42400 38270 45500 50500 39220 46450 51450 49550 54550 51050
18288 22048 19900 23660 26260 20787 21832 24182 21802 24002 22462
22 31 23 31 39 23 31 39 31 39 31
48.7-53.3 157.2-176.6 48.7-53.3 157.2-176.6 166.2-188.3 48.7-53.3 157.2-176.6 166.2-188.3 157.2-176.6 166.2-188.3 157.2-176.6
139 35 140 36 35 141 36 35 36 35 36
1499 1598 1499 1598 1598 1499 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598
129 178 129 178 197 129 178 197 178 197 178
DS 9
107 107 219 107 219 107 219 107
221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221
236 236 249 236 249 236 249 236
121 140 121 140 149 121 140 149 140 149 140
10.7 8.9 10.7 8.9 5.9 10.7 8.9 5.9 8.9 5.9 8.9
1428 1760 1428 1760 1825 1428 1760 1825 1760 1825 1760
1430 1250 1430 1250 1200 1430 1250 1200 1250 1200 1250
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
It’s been a long time coming, but DS’s executive saloon is finally available to order. No diesel, just petrol and plug-in hybrid. PE PE PE PE
Performance Line + E-Tense 225 Performance Line + E-Tense 4x4 360 Rivoli + E-Tense 225 Rivoli + E-Tense 4x4 360
423 423s -
4S 4S 4S 4S
8A 8A 8A 8A
46100 54100 49200 57200
17518 18394 17712 20592
38 43 39 43
176.6-256.8 176.6-256.8 176.6-256.8 176.6-256.8
33 41 34 41
1598 1598 1598 1598
178 197 178 197
107 219 107 219
221 221 221 221
236 236 236 236
149 155 149 155
8.3 5.6 8.3 5.6
1839 1909 1839 1909
1200 1200 1200 1200
FIAT UK dealers: 113 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited miles Maintenance: 12,000 miles (9,000 miles 500)
500e
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
An all-new Fiat 500 doesn’t come along very often, so it’s good to know that this electric one is better than ever. E E E E E E
Action (Red) (Red) Icon La Prima Convertible (Red) Convertible Icon Convertible La Prima
418s 418 415 -
3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 2O 2O 2O
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
22335 24335 27335 27335 29335 29985 29985 33835
12061 13628 15034 15034 15841 16192 15592 17256
15 16 17 17 18 21 20 21
(118) (118) (190-199) (194-199) (193-194) (186-188) (186-188) (185)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
94 94 117 117 117 117 117 117
-
162 162 162 162 162 162 162 162
84 84 93 93 93 93 93 93
9.5 9.5 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
1255 1255 1365 1365 1365 1405 1405 1405
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Cutesy styling mildly updated, but it’s still well priced, fun and frugal and appealing to a wide range of buyers. P P P P P P
Pop 1.0 MH (Red) 1.0 MH Dolcevita 1.0 MH Dolcevita Plus 1.0 MH C (Red) 1.0 MH C Dolcevita 1.0 MH C Dolcevita Plus 1.0 MH
-
3H 3H 3H 3H 2O 2O 2O
6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M
14235 16735 15735 17235 19385 18385 19885
4840 8 54.3-61.4 105 7698 9 54.3-61.4 105 7238 9 54.3-61.4 105 7928 9 54.3-61.4 105 8529 12 54.3-61.4 108 8089 12 54.3-61.4 108 8153 12 54.3-61.4 108
999 999 999 999 999 999 999
69 69 69 69 69 69 69
PANDA
5 5 5 5 5 5 5
66 66 66 66 66 66 66
-
104 104 104 104 104 104 104
13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8
980 980 980 980 980 980 980
800 800 800 800 800 800 800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Fiat’s solution to the urban crush is a practical pipsqueak with pizzazz. It’s pretty cheap and nicely kitted out too. P
6.7 6.7 7.0 7.0
Towing weight (kg)
17254 18029 17051 17884
0-62mph
36710 40065 37890 41590
Kerb weight (kg)
6A 6A 6A 6A
List price£
Power Source
PE
5H 5H 5E 5E
Gearbox
PE
413s 413s Issue tested
PE
VZ2 e-Hybrid 245 VZ3 e-Hybrid 245 VZ2 e-Hybrid 245 VZ3 e-Hybrid 245
Doors/bodystyle
The first electrified product from SEAT’s standalone sporting brand. The Leon is roomy, fast and well kitted out. PE
D PE
P
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
500
BORN
107 107 107 107 107 107 107
A leftfield choice for the style-conscious seeking a more avant-garde take on premium SUV motoring.
E
UK dealers: 55 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: Variable miles
E
129 178 178 129 178 178 178 129 178 178
DS 7 CROSSBACK
E
13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1
1499 1598 1598 1499 1598 1598 1598 1499 1598 1598
TEST
PE
117 117 117 117 140 117 117 140
121 30 30 121 30 30 30 121 30 30
P P P
City Life 1.0 MH Sport 1.0 MH City Cross 1.0 MH (Red) 1.0 MH
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5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 6M 6M
13655 14355 15055 15755
6691 7321 7829 8193
6 6 5 6
50.4-54.3 50.4-54.3 49.6-52.3 49.6-52.3
124 125 122 122
999 999 999 999
NEW 500X
69 69 69 69
5 5 5 5
68 68 68 68
- 102 13.9 1055 800 - 102 13.9 1055 800 - 96 14.7 1055 800 - 96 14.7 1055 800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Refreshed with styling cues from the 500e, the compact SUV adopts its first hybrid drivetrain with engine-off ability. Engine bhp/rpm
D
Sense BlueHDi 130 Shine BlueHDi 130 Shine BlueHDi 130
51.4-61.2 183.8-232.3 183.8-232.3 51.4-61.2 183.8-232.3 183.8-232.3 183.8-232.3 51.4-61.2 183.8-232.3 183.8-232.3
Engine cc
D
21 29 31 21 30 31 31 21 30 31
LONG TERM
D
One of our favourite MPVs, the updated C4 SpaceTourer is great value, stylish and perfect for families. D
1205 1200 1523 0 1523 0 1523 0 1205 1200 1523 0 1523 0
Towing weight (kg)
192 192 192 192
14280 16732 18377 15240 17672 18495 18964 15852 18336 19182
0-62mph
GRAND C4 SPACETOURER
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9.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 9.7 8.7 8.7
Kerb weight (kg)
134 134 134 134
120 93 93 93 120 93 93
Top speed
-
192 192 192 192 192
Electric torque lb ft
-
184 184 -
Engine torque Lb ft
0 0 0 0
29750 35600 39100 31750 37600 41100 43100 32350 38200 41700
CO2g/km
(174) (174) (174) (174)
54.4-62.8 120 1499 109 (193-232) 0 - 134 (193-232) 0 - 134 (193-232) 0 - 134 54.4-62.8 120 1499 109 (193-232) 0 - 134 (193-232) 0 - 134
Combined mpg (Range)
tba tba tba tba
16 28 30 tba 16 27 28
Ins. Group
18877 19212 19212 20457
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Trade-in value
29495 30495 30495 32995
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
List price£
1A 1A 1A 1A
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Gearbox
5M 5M 5M 5M
PE
Performance Line BlueHDi 130 Performance Line E-Tense 225 Performance Line + E-Tense 225 Trocadero BlueHDi 130 Trocadero E-Tense 225 Rivoli E-Tense 225 La Première E-Tense 225 Cross Trocadero BlueHDi 130 Cross Trocadero E-Tense 225 Cross Rivoli E-Tense 225
Issue tested
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14040 15640 17370 18360 14248 16168 17578
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Doors/bodystyle
E
ë Feel ë Flair XTR XL ë Feel XL ë Flair XTR
D PE
Power Source
E
27000 34000 38600 40800 27400 34400 37400
Electric bhp
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
The van-based Berlingo offers incredible space, impressive engines and a surprisingly sophisticated interior. E
6M 1A 1A 1A 6M 1A 1A
DS 4
PE
E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Stunning family hatch that manages to be oppulent and sporty at the same time. It fits like a glove and is great to drive.
PE
BERLINGO
404s 404s 404s 404s 404s
5H 6M 19595 10189 10 50.4-51.4 125 999 99 - 140 - 118 12.2 1315 tba 5H 7A 27595 14349 tba tba tba 1459 129 20 177 - 124 9.3 1425 tba
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
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3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 6M 6M 6M 6M 7A 6M 6M 6M 5M 6M 6M 6M 6M 7A 6M 6M 7A 6M 6M 6M 7A 6M 6M 6M 6M 7A 6M 6M 6M
17070 17820 18930 20770 21880 23380 22550 23370 24040 17470 18220 19330 19820 20930 22430 21520 22630 24130 23300 21170 22280 23780 23770 24440 21170 22280 23780 22950 23770 24440
9389 9623 10222 12877 13347 14262 13981 14256 14905 9609 10203 10825 11496 12349 13234 12482 13352 14237 13747 12067 12477 13317 13787 14420 13549 14036 14981 14688 14975 15642
7 12 17 13 17 17 20 17 20 7 12 17 13 17 17 13 17 17 20 13 17 17 18 20 13 17 17 20 17 20
53.3 52.3-53.3 52.3-56.5 52.3-53.3 52.3-56.5 50.4-53.3 53.3-56.5 52.3-56.5 53.3-56.5 53.3 52.3-53.3 52.3-56.5 52.3-53.3 52.3-56.5 50.4-53.3 52.3-53.3 52.3-56.5 50.4-53.3 53.3-56.5 52.3-53.3 52.3-56.5 50.4-53.3 52.3-56.5 53.3-56.5 52.3-53.3 52.3-56.5 50.4-53.3 53.3-56.5 52.3-56.5 53.3-56.5
120 121 113 122 114 120 114 122 120 121 121 114 121 114 119 122 115 120 114 123 116 121 122 120 123 115 120 114 122 120
PUMA
1084 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 1084 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999
74 99 123 99 123 123 153 123 153 74 99 123 99 123 123 99 123 123 153 99 123 123 123 153 99 123 123 153 123 153
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tba 112 125 112 125 124 136 125 136 tba 112 125 112 125 124 112 125 124 136 112 125 124 125 136 112 125 124 136 125 136
14.7 10.8 9.4 10.8 9.4 9.6 8.9 9.4 8.9 14.7 10.8 9.4 10.8 9.4 9.6 10.8 9.4 9.6 8.9 10.8 9.4 9.6 9.4 8.9 10.8 9.4 9.6 8.9 9.4 8.9
tba 1164 1196 1164 1196 1236 1198 1196 1198 tba 1179 1211 1179 1211 1251 1179 1211 1251 1213 1179 1211 1251 1211 1213 1179 1211 1251 1213 1211 1213
tba 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 tba 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
P P P P P P P P P P
Titanium Design 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Design 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Design 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Design 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line X 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line X 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH
400 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M
21835 22585 23135 23885 23435 24185 24085 24835 25185 25915 26835
15721 16261 16657 17197 16405 16930 16860 17385 18133 18659 17979
14 17 11 14 15 17 12 14 12 15 12
52.3 50.4-51.4 52.3 50.4-51.4 52.3 50.4-51.4 52.3 50.4-51.4 52.3 50.4-51.4 52.3
122 124 122 124 123 125 123 125 122 125 124
999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999
123 153 123 153 123 153 123 153 123 153 123
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NEW FOCUS
155 177 155 177 155 177 155 177 155 177 155
P D P P P P D P P P P D P P D P P D P P P P D P P D P P D P P P P D P P D P D P D P P D
Trend 1.0 EcoBoost Trend 1.0 EcoBoost MH Trend 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Vignale 1.5 EcoBlue Active 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active 1.5 EcoBlue Active Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active Vignale 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Vignale 1.5 EcoBlue Trend 1.0 EcoBoost Trend 1.0 EcoBoost MH Trend 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Vignale 1.5 EcoBlue Active 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active 1.5 EcoBlue Active Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active Vignale 1.5 EcoBlue ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.5 EcoBlue
119 124 119 124 119 124 119 124 119 124 119
9.8 8.9 9.8 8.9 9.8 8.9 9.8 8.9 9.8 8.9 9.8
1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280
1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
RATING COMING SOON
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5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 6M 7A 8A 6M 7A 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 7A 8A
22965 24855 24795 24215 26105 25595 26775 26045 26415 28305 27795 28975 28245 26425 27605 26875 28625 29805 29075 25045 26935 26425 27605 26875 28625 29805 29075 24125 26015 26085 25375 27265 26755 27935 27205 28955 30135 29405 27585 28035 29785 30235 27585 28765 28035
13779 14913 15373 14771 15924 15613 16333 15887 16113 17266 16955 17675 17229 17176 17943 16394 18606 19373 17736 17031 18316 16912 17667 16931 18320 19075 18317 14475 15609 16173 15479 16632 16321 17040 16595 17663 18382 17937 17654 17101 19062 18443 17654 18410 17662
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
47.1-52.3 47.9-52.3 56.5-61.4 47.1-52.3 47.9-52.3 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4 47.1-52.3 47.9-52.3 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4 47.1-52.3 47.9-52.3 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4 47.1-52.3 47.9-52.3 56.5-61.4 47.1-52.3 47.9-52.3 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4 51.4-54.3 56.5-61.4 51.4-54.3 56.5-61.4 51.4-54.3 49.6-53.3 56.5-61.4
121 122 120 122 123 116 119 121 123 124 117 120 122 118 125 126 118 125 127 124 125 117 120 123 121 124 127 125 125 123 125 125 119 121 124 119 122 124 120 128 120 128 120 125 127
999 999 1499 999 999 999 999 1499 999 999 999 999 1499 999 999 1499 999 999 1499 999 999 999 999 1499 999 999 1499 999 999 1499 999 999 999 999 1499 999 999 1499 999 1499 999 1499 999 999 1499
123 123 118 123 123 153 153 118 123 123 153 153 118 153 153 118 153 153 118 123 123 153 153 118 153 153 118 123 123 118 123 123 153 153 118 153 153 118 153 118 153 118 153 153 118
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PE
125 125 221 125 125 140 140 221 125 125 140 140 221 140 140 221 140 140 221 125 125 140 140 221 140 140 221 125 125 221 125 125 140 140 221 140 140 221 140 221 140 221 140 140 221
PE PE PE PE
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124 121 131 124 121 129 120 131 124 121 129 120 131 129 120 131 129 120 131 124 121 129 120 131 129 120 131 123 120 119 123 120 130 128 119 130 128 119 130 119 130 119 130 128 119
10.2 10.2 9.0 10.2 10.2 8.4 10.6 9.0 10.2 10.2 8.4 10.6 9.0 8.4 10.6 9.0 8.4 10.6 9.0 10.2 10.2 8.4 10.6 9.0 8.4 10.6 9.0 10.5 10.4 10.9 10.5 10.4 9.1 8.6 10.9 9.1 8.6 10.9 9.1 10.9 9.1 10.9 9.1 8.6 10.9
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
E E E E E
0-62mph
Top speed
Towing weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Kerb weight (kg)
1701 1844 1701 1844 1701 1844
1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200
392s 392s 392s 392
4S 4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E 5E
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
27150 28990 30290 32890 28650 30390 31690 34290
14933 15945 16962 18418 15758 16715 17746 19202
21 22 21 24 21 22 21 24
48.7-50.4 48.7-50.4 48.7-50.4 48.7-50.4 47.9-49.6 47.9-49.6 47.9-49.6 47.9-49.6
127 131 131 131 130 133 134 134
1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999
138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138
46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46
128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128
173 173 173 173 173 173 173 173
116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116
9.2 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.2
1696 1696 1696 1696 1716 1716 1716 1716
750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
RWD Standard Range RWD Extended Range AWD Standard Range AWD Extended Range AWD GT Extended Range
416 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
42530 47580 50850 58230 66280
24242 29975 30002 34938 39768
33 37 37 40 47
(273) (379) (248) (335) (310)
0 0 0 0 0
-
-
266 290 266 346 480
-
317 317 428 428 634
111 111 111 111 124
6.9 7.0 6.3 5.8 4.4
1969 2085 2063 2182 tba
750 750 750 750 tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
For the boyracer parent that doesn’t want to grow up. Mixes Ford’s driving prowess with 7-seats. PE PE
Titanium 2.5 Hybrid ST-Line 2.5 Hybrid Vignale 2.5 Hybrid
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5M CVT 37780 21535 21 43.5-44.1 147 2488 150 36 148 170 115 9.8 1947 1560 5M CVT 39890 23934 22 43.5-44.1 148 2488 150 36 148 170 115 9.8 1947 1560 5M CVT 43040 25394 24 43.5-44.1 148 2488 150 36 148 170 115 9.8 1947 1560
GALAXY
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Will set the hearts racing of Addison Lee drivers in London! Enormous inside, nicely kitted out and great to drive. PE
Titanium 2.5 Hybrid
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5M CVT 39940 23165 21
43.5
148 2488 150 36 148 170 115 10.0 1978 1510
TOURNEO CONNECT
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Never judge a book by its cover, because despite its van-with-windows looks, it’s roomy, great-to-drive and affordable. D D D D D D
D D D D D D D D
Zetec 1.5 EcoBlue Zetec 1.5 EcoBlue Zetec 1.5 EcoBlue Zetec 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium 1.5 EcoBlue Titanium 1.5 EcoBlue Active 1.5 EcoBlue Active 1.5 EcoBlue Grand Zetec 1.5 EcoBlue Grand Zetec 1.5 EcoBlue Grand Zetec 1.5 EcoBlue Grand Zetec 1.5 EcoBlue Grand Titanium 1.5 EcoBlue Grand Titanium 1.5 EcoBlue Grand Active 1.5 EcoBlue Grand Active 1.5 EcoBlue
387 387s 419 -
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A
22712 24067 22762 24297 24466 24696 26231 26556 28091 23672 25447 24142 25677 26316 27851 28176 29711
14309 15162 15023 16036 15658 16546 17575 17793 18821 16334 17559 16175 17204 17369 18382 18596 19609
8 8 10 10 9 11 11 12 12 9 9 10 10 11 11 13 13
47.9-58.9 42.8-56.5 47.9-58.9 42.8-56.5 47.1-58.9 47.1-58.9 42.2-55.4 47.1-57.7 41.5-55.4 45.6-56.5 40.9-54.3 45.6-56.5 40.9-54.3 46.3-57.7 41.5-54.3 45.6-56.5 40.9-54.3
144 154 144 154 145 145 155 147 157 149 159 149 159 149 158 150 160
1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499
99 99 118 118 99 118 118 118 118 99 99 118 118 118 118 118 118
TOURNEO CUSTOM
-
177 177 199 199 177 199 199 199 199 177 177 199 199 199 199 199 199
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102 13.4 105 15.0 106 12.7 106 13.3 102 13.4 106 12.7 106 13.3 106 12.7 106 13.3 102 13.4 105 15.0 106 12.7 106 13.3 106 12.7 106 13.3 106 12.7 106 13.3
1610 1628 1611 1628 1610 1611 1628 1611 1628 1732 1740 1725 1740 1725 1740 1725 1740
1350 1350 1488 1421 1350 1488 1421 1488 1421 1173 1165 1270 1204 1270 1204 1270 1204
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Passenger version of the Transit Custom, it’s spacious and available in a huge number of versions. D D D D D D D D D D PE D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
Zetec 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 320S 2.0 EcoBlue MH Zetec 320S 2.0 EcoBlue MH Titanium 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 320S 2.0 EcoBlue MH Titanium 320S 2.0 EcoBlue MH Titanium 320S PHEV Titanium X 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium X 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium X 320S 2.0 EcoBlue MH Active 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Active 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Active 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Active 320S 2.0 EcoBlue MH Sport 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Sport 320S 2.0 EcoBlue Leader Shuttle Bus 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Leader Shuttle Bus 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Leader Shuttle Bus 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Leader Shuttle Bus 320L 2.0 EcoBlue MH Leader Shuttle Bus 320L 2.0 EcoBlue MH Zetec 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Zetec 320L 2.0 EcoBlue MH Zetec 320L 2.0 EcoBlue MH Titanium 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 320L 2.0 EcoBlue MH Titanium 320L 2.0 EcoBlue MH Titanium X 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium X 320L 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium X 320L 2.0 EcoBlue MH Active 320L 2.0 EcoBlue MH Sport 320L 2.0 EcoBlue
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5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6M 6A 6M 6A 6M 6M 1A 6M 6A 6M 6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6M 6A 6M 6A 6M 6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6M
44655 45735 47475 46635 47715 47925 49665 48777 51730 49905 50757 53139 51993 54826 53973 49251 50103 53056 51231 50853 52468 42069 43149 44889 44049 45129 45495 46575 48315 47475 48555 48765 51070 49617 52570 50745 51597 52833 55666 54813 52071 51693
20541 20581 21364 24717 24812 20608 21356 20974 22244 24453 24871 26570 24957 26316 25907 27088 27557 29181 28177 26952 27808 21035 21575 22445 22025 22565 20473 20959 21742 24687 24763 24870 26046 25305 26811 24865 25283 25360 26720 25214 28639 27397
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
32.5-42.8 32.5-42.8 27.4-39.8 34.9-44.1 34.9-44.1 31.7-41.5 26.7-38.2 31.7-41.5 26.7-38.2 34.0-42.8 34.0-42.8 29.4-30.7 31.7-41.5 26.7-38.2 34.0-42.8 31.7-41.5 31.7-41.5 26.7-38.2 34.0-42.8 31.4-41.5 26.2-38.2 32.5-42.2 32.5-42.2 27.4-39.2 34.4-43.5 34.4-43.5 32.1-41.5 32.1-41.5 27.2-38.7 34.4-43.5 34.4-43.5 31.7-41.5 26.7-38.2 31.7-41.5 26.7-38.2 33.6-42.2 33.6-42.2 31.4-40.4 26.4-37.2 33.6-42.2 33.6-42.2 31.0-40.4
200 200 219 194 194 205 225 200 230 200 200 76 206 230 200 206 206 231 200 206 231 204 204 223 198 198 205 205 224 200 200 211 230 211 233 205 205 211 233 205 206 212
1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 tba 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997
104 128 128 104 128 128 128 148 168 128 148 tba 148 168 148 128 148 168 128 148 168 104 128 128 104 128 104 128 128 104 128 128 128 148 168 128 148 148 168 148 128 148
RANGER
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tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
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tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
One of the best pick-ups on the market thanks to car-like road manners and a long list of safety equipment on offer. D D D
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Top speed
Electric torque lb ft
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Ins. Group
Trade-in value
List price£
Gearbox
Issue tested
Doors/bodystyle
Zetec Edition 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Titanium Edition 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid ST-Line Titanium 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Vignale 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Zetec Edition 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Titanium Edition 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid ST-Line Edition 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid Vignale 2.0 TiVCT Hybrid
S-MAX PE
D
Power Source
9.1 9.2 9.1 9.2 9.1 9.2
Brilliant reinvention of an Icon, morphed into a fashionable SUV and with pure electric power.
D
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
122 125 122 125 122 125
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
MUSTANG MACH-E
D
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While the update may appear minor, additional technology and Sync4 brings a major enhancement to infotainment. P
PE
D
Puma is back, but not as you know it. It’s morphed into a fashionable SUV, with a remarkable amount of space. P
PE
D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
170 170 170 170 170 170
All models get a series of modest tweaks. Range now hybrid only before it gets deleted from range later this year.
PE
77 125 155 125 155 155 162 155 162 77 125 155 125 155 155 125 155 155 162 125 155 155 155 162 125 155 155 162 155 162
148 148 148 148 148 148
Double Cab XL 2.0 EcoBlue Double Cab XLT 2.0 EcoBlue Double Cab Wolftrak 2.0 EcoBlue Double Cab Limited 2.0 EcoBlue
-
4P 4P 4P 4P
6M 6M 6M 6M
33326 34706 35726 39584
17663 22212 22864 22563
37 37 38 37
33.6 33.6 33.6 34.4
221 220 220 214
1996 1996 1996 1996
168 168 168 168
-
310 310 310 310
Electric torque lb ft
P
20 48.7-51.4 125 2488 150 36 21 282.5 23 2488 150 130 20 48.7-51.4 133 2488 150 36 21 256.8 25 2488 150 130 20 48.7-51.4 132 2488 150 36 21 256.8 25 2488 150 130
Engine torque Lb ft
P
22429 22512 23158 23183 22866 23976
Electric bhp
P
35045 36905 36185 38005 37485 39305
Engine bhp/rpm
P
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
Engine cc
P
PE
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
CO2g/km
P
PE
423s LTs 423 LT 423s LTs
Combined mpg (Range)
P
PE
ST-Line Edition 2.5 Hybrid ST-Line Edition 2.5 PHEV ST-Line X Edition 2.5 Hybrid ST-Line X Edition 2.5 PHEV Vignale 2.5 Hybrid Vignale 2.5 PHEV
Ins. Group
P
PE
Trade-in value
P
PE
List price£
RATING COMING SOON
It’s the benchmark for driver satisfaction, and excels elsewhere, too. Added tweaks make it better than ever.
P
PE
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Gearbox
NEW FIESTA Trend 1.1 Ti-VCT Trend 1.0 EcoBoost Trend 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Trend 1.1 Ti-VCT Trend 1.0 EcoBoost Trend 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Titanium Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active 1.0 EcoBoost Active 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH Active Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH
More crossover than full-on SUV, with electrification available for the first time. Looks like a pumped up Focus.
Issue tested
UK dealers: 335 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles (3 years,100,000 miles Tourneo Connect) Maintenance: 18,000 miles (10,000 miles 1.5-litre EcoBlue), (12,500 miles Mondeo Hybrid, Ranger, Tourneo Connect Automatic)
P
KUGA
TEST
MONDEO
FORD
P
LONG TERM
www.dieselcar.com
112 112 112 112
11.3 11.4 11.3 11.3
2130 2149 2149 2182
3500 3500 3500 3500 Towing weight (kg)
-
tba tba
Doors/bodystyle
PE
1.0 Cross 1.5 Hybrid 48V
5E 6M 29785 19062 tba 51.4-54.3 124 999 153 - 140 - 130 9.1 tba 5E 8A 30275 19073 tba 56.5-61.4 131 1499 118 - 221 - 119 10.9 tba
0-62mph
Tipo name makes a comeback in an attempt to combat the Koreans. Affordability and spaciousness are its biggest attributes. P
-
Kerb weight (kg)
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
ST-Line Vignale 1.0 EcoBoost MH ST-Line Vignale 1.5 EcoBlue
P D
Combined mpg (Range)
tba tba tba tba tba tba
Trade-in value
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Ins. Group
9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4
List price£
121 121 121 121 121 121
Top speed
TIPO
-
Doors/bodystyle
tba tba tba tba tba tba
Gearbox
20 20 20 20 20 20
Issue tested
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Power Source
1459 1459 1459 1459 1459 1459
Towing weight (kg)
Engine torque Lb ft
129 129 133 129 129 134
0-62mph
Electric bhp
44.1-49.5 44.1-49.5 44.1-49.5 44.1-49.5 44.1-49.5 44.1-49.5
Kerb weight (kg)
Engine bhp/rpm
16 16 19 19 19 19
Electric torque lb ft
Engine cc
11034 11434 11634 12094 12494 12694
Top speed
CO2g/km
27585 28585 29085 30235 31235 31735
Combined mpg (Range)
7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A
Trade-in value
PE
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Ins. Group
PE
-
List price£
PE
1.5 Hybrid 48V Cross 1.5 Hybrid 48V (Red) 1.5 Hybrid 48V Sport 1.5 Hybrid 48V Dolcevita Cross 1.5 Hybrid 48V Dolcevita (Red) 1.5 Hybrid 48V Dolcevita Sport
Doors/bodystyle
PE
Gearbox
PE
Issue tested
Power Source PE
109
RATING COMING SOON
The first pure-electric Genesis built on the E-GMP platform. We’ve yet to drive it, but will do soon. Premium Sport Sport Plus
-
5H 1A 47005 23503 tba 5H 1A 53605 26803 tba 5H 1A 65405 35319 tba
(321) (292) (289)
0 0 0
-
-
G70
-
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba
tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
D D D D D
Premium Line 2.2 RWD Luxury Line 2.2 RWD Sport Line 2.2 RWD Shooting Brake Premium Line 2.2 RWD Shooting Brake Luxury Line 2.2 RWD Shooting Brake Sport Line 2.2 RWD
424s 424s 424 422s 422s 422
4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
35860 38510 40030 37600 40250 41430
12910 14634 15211 13536 15295 15743
36 37 37 37 38 38
42.8-44.8 42.8-44.8 42.8-44.8 40.7-41.8 40.7-41.8 40.7-41.8
166 166 171 177 176 180
2151 2151 2151 2151 2151 2151
197 197 197 197 197 197
-
-
143 143 143 140 140 140
7.4 7.4 7.4 7.7 7.7 7.7
1773 1773 1773 1810 1810 1810
1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
0-62mph
Towing weight (kg)
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Electric bhp
104 1498 97 107 97 187 108 9.5 1228 105 1498 97 107 97 187 108 9.5 1228 110 1498 97 107 97 187 107 9.9 1253
0 0 0
NEW HR-V
TEST
All hybrid line-up follow up to the original, with spaciousness, versatility and comfort strong points of the HR-V.
PE
1.5 i-MMD Elegance 1.5 i-MMD Advance 1.5 i-MMD Advance Style
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
422s 5H CVT 27960 14260 30 422s 5H CVT 30210 14501 31 422 5H CVT 32660 14697 31
52.3 52.3 52.3
122 1498 106 129 97 187 106 10.6 1380 122 1498 106 129 97 187 106 10.7 1380 122 1498 106 129 97 187 106 10.7 1380
0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Honda ditches diesel for hybrid power in the latest CR-V. It’s spacious, good to drive and well-priced. PE PE PE PE PE PE
325 325 325 325 325 325
Engine torque Lb ft
Engine bhp/rpm
61.4 61.4 58.9
Engine cc
- 5H CVT 22930 14905 20 - 5H CVT 25325 16461 20 402 5H CVT 24170 15469 19
LONG TERM
PE
tba tba tba
Peer underneath and there’s Kia’s Stinger underpinnings, wrapped up in a glitzy, glamorous body. D
1.5 i-MMD Hybrid EX 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid EX Style Crosstar 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid EX
CR-V
GV60
E
PE
PE
UK dealers: 1 Warranty: 5 years/50,000 miles Maintenance: 10,000 miles
E
PE
PE
GENESIS E
PE
CO2g/km
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 2500 2500
Combined mpg (Range)
2202 2234 2246 2246 2246 2510 2510
Trade-in value
11.4 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 10.0 10.0
Ins. Group
112 112 112 112 112 106 106
List price£
-
Doors/bodystyle
310 369 369 369 369 369 369
Gearbox
-
Issue tested
168 211 211 211 211 211 211
Power Source
1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996
Towing weight (kg)
233 235 242 242 242 277 277
0-62mph
31.7 31.4 30.7 30.7 30.7 26.9 26.9
Kerb weight (kg)
37 39 39 40 42 39 40
Electric torque lb ft
Issue tested
23554 24109 25506 25854 25475 36737 37349
Top speed
D
Engine torque Lb ft
D
Electric bhp
D
Engine bhp/rpm
D
Engine cc
41324 42296 43976 44576 60656 54026 54926
CO2g/km
10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A
Combined mpg (Range)
D
Trade-in value
List price£
D
Ins. Group
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Double Cab Limited 2.0 EcoBlue - 4P Double Cab Limited 2.0 EcoBlue - 4P Double Cab Wildtrak 2.0 EcoBlue - 4P Double Cab Stormtrak 2.0 EcoBlue - 4P Double Cab MS-RT Limited Edition 2.0 EcoBlue - 4P Double Cab Raptor 2.0 EcoBlue 394 4P Double Cab Raptor Special Edition 2.0 EcoBlue 394s 4P
Power Source D
2.0 i-MMD Hybrid S 2WD 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid SE 2WD 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid SR 2WD 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid Sport Line 2WD 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid SE AWD 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid SR AWD 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid EX AWD
423s 423 423s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
31470 33585 35780 35780 35060 37300 40420
19826 21159 22541 22541 22438 23872 25869
22 23 24 25 22 23 24
42.8 42.8 42.2 42.8 39.8 39.8 39.2
151 151 151 151 161 161 163
1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993
143 143 143 143 143 143 143
181 181 181 181 181 181 181
129 129 129 129 129 129 129
232 232 232 232 232 232 232
112 112 112 112 112 112 112
8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.9 9.0 9.2
1685 1685 1685 1685 1743 1743 1743
750 750 750 750 750 750 750
HYUNDAI UK dealers: 165 Warranty: 5 years/Unlimited miles Maintenance: 20,000 miles (10,000 miles Ioniq and Kona)
i10
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
New i10 grows up, with better looks, extra technology and space for five. It’s more economical and pricier, too. SE 1.0 MPi SE Connect 1.0 MPi SE Connect 1.2 MPi Premium 1.0 MPi Premium 1.2 MPi N Line 1.0 T-GDi
P P P P P P
401s 401 405
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
13420 14420 15220 15420 16220 16795
6978 7643 8371 8173 8921 9069
4 3 8 5 8 10
56.5 54.3 52.3 53.3 51.4 52.3
114 119 124 120 125 123
998 998 1197 998 1197 998
66 66 83 66 83 99
i20
- 71 - 71 - 87 - 71 - 87 - 127
- 97 14.6 921 - 97 14.6 921 - 106 12.6 932 - 97 14.6 921 - 106 12.6 932 - 115 10.5 1024
0 0 0 0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
A significant leap forward compared to its predecessor. It looks great, drives well and is well equipped. Element 1.0 T-GDi SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi MH SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi MH Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH N Line 1.0 T-GDi MH N Line 1.0 T-GDi MH Ultimate 1.0 T-GDi MH Ultimate 1.0 T-GDi MH
P P P P P P P P P
P P P
Peugeot 208 Active Premium/Allure Premium/GT BlueHDi 100 Citroën C3 Shine Plus BlueHDi 100 Vauxhall Corsa SE Edition/Elite Edition 1.5 Turbo D Citroën C4 Sense/Sense Plus BlueHDi 110 Skoda Octavia SE Technology 2.0 TDI (115) Citroën C4 Shine BlueHDi 110 Skoda Octavia Estate SE Technology 2.0 TDI (115) Citroën C3 Aircross Shine/Shine Plus BlueHDi 110 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium/Allure Premium BlueHDi 110
73.6mpg 70.6mpg 70.6mpg 69.1mpg 68.9mpg 68.7mpg 67.3mpg 67.2mpg 65.7mpg
9=
SEAT Leon SE 2.0 TDI
65.7mpg
9=
SEAT Leon Estate SE 2.0 TDI
65.7mpg
9=
Skoda Octavia Estate SE L 2.0 TDI (115)
65.7mpg
9=
Vauxhall Astra Design/GS Line/Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D
65.7mpg
P
9=
Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition/SRi Premium/Elite Edition/Edition Premium/Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D
65.7mpg
P
10
Peugeot 308 Active Premium/Allure Premium/GT/GT Premium BlueHDi 130 Automatic
65.4mpg
P
PE PE PE E PE PE E
E E E E
P
Advance
(137) (137)
0 0
-
- 134 - 232 90 9.0 1513 - 152 - 232 90 8.3 1526
JAZZ
Diesel&EcoCar
E E
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Top speed
1216 1246 1216 1246 1241 1271 1241 1271
24395 26295 30800 30550 28595 32800 34050
15369 16566 16940 15886 17443 17712 17025
11 11 12 21 12 12 22
62.8 62.8 256.8 (193) 61.4 256.8 (193)
102 102 26 0 105 26 0
1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 -
104 104 104 104 104 -
43 43 60 134 43 60 134
108 108 108 108 108 -
125 125 125 218 125 125 218
115 115 110 103 115 110 103
10.8 10.8 10.6 9.9 11.1 10.6 9.9
1361 1361 1495 1527 1361 1495 1527
1200 700 1200 700 1200 700 1200 700
750 750 750 0 750 750 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
37420 39040 41690 44890 42040 44690 47890
21329 21862 23346 24241 23122 24580 25861
29 29 34 39 30 34 40
(240) (240) (300) (287) (240) (281) (268)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
168 168 215 301 168 215 301
-
258 258 258 446 258 258 446
115 115 115 115 115 115 115
8.5 8.5 7.4 5.2 8.5 7.4 5.2
1830 1830 1910 2020 1830 1910 2020
0 0 1600 1600 0 1600 1600
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
417s 417 417s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A
20520 21770 22720 23970 23470 24720 24020 25270 24770 26020
10876 11538 11587 12225 11735 12360 12010 12635 12137 12750
14 13 15 14 16 16 15 14 16 16
53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 52.3 53.3
120 119 121 120 121 120 121 121 121 121
998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998
99 99 99 99 118 118 99 99 118 118
-
127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127
-
113 112 113 112 115 115 113 112 115 115
10.7 11.7 10.7 11.7 10.4 10.4 10.7 11.7 10.4 10.4
1120 1145 1120 1145 1120 1145 1120 1145 1120 1145
1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
SE Connect 1.6 Hybrid SE Connect Electric Premium 1.6 Hybrid Premium Electric Premium Electric Ultimate 1.6 Hybrid Ultimate Electric
420s 420 420s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6A 1A 6A 1A 1A 6A 1A
24305 28950 27105 30300 35050 29605 37200
15312 14475 17076 15453 20329 17171 21204
8 20 8 21 24 9 24
57.6 (189) 56.5 (189) (300) 55.4 (300)
112 1580 104 43 108 125 100 0 - 134 - 291 96 114 1580 104 43 108 125 100 0 - 134 - 291 96 0 - 201 - 291 104 115 1580 104 43 108 125 100 0 - 201 - 291 104
11.0 9.9 11.0 9.9 7.9 11.0 7.9
1376 1300 1535 0 1376 1300 1535 0 1685 0 1376 1300 1685 0
LONG TERM
TUCSON
TEST
Hyundai goes bold with latest car, as well as embracing electrification. No diesel this time around, though.
PE PE
PE PE PE
SE Connect 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid N Line 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid N Line 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid N Line S 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid N Line S 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid Premium 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid Premium 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid Ultimate 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid Ultimate 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
410s 410s 410s 410s 410 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6A 6A 6A 6A 6A 6A 6A 6A 6A
32860 35300 39330 37220 41250 35060 39330 37800 42030
19387 21180 23205 22704 24338 20335 22418 22302 23957
18 19 20 20 21 19 21 20 21
49.6 48.7 201.8 48.7 201.8 49.6 201.8 49.6 201.8
127 131 31 131 31 130 31 131 31
1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598
178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178
NEXO
59 59 90 59 90 59 90 59 90
195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195 195
195 195 224 195 224 195 224 195 224
120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
8.0 8.0 8.6 8.0 8.6 8.0 8.6 8.0 8.6
1564 1564 1818 1564 1818 1564 1818 1564 1818
1650 1650 1350 1650 1350 1650 1350 1650 1350
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Second-generation fuel-cell vehicle is brilliant. Aside from too many buttons on the console, we love it. H
Electric torque lb ft
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Ins. Group
Trade-in value
List price£
Gearbox
Issue tested
Doors/bodystyle
Honda reintroduces the hybrid to the Jazz. It’s as clever and spacious as ever before and looks smart. Power Source
E PE
PE
0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
110
E
PE
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Interesting electric city car that has evolved from the Urban EV concept. A small range is the only fly in the ointment. E
PE
PE
17526 25 18064 29
11.2 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.4 11.4 11.4 11.4
Premium SE
-
5H 1A 69495 43087 39
(413)
0
-
- 118 - 291 111 9.5 1874
0 Towing weight (kg)
2722 2722 2722 2722
UK dealers: 129 Warranty: 3 years/90,000 miles Maintenance: 12,500 miles
- 5H 1A 34365 403 5H 1A 36865
1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110 1110
Updated, but still keeps the rude name in Portuguese. It’s a likeable compact SUV with good road manners.
PE
e
122 122 122 122 122 122 122 122
0-62mph
2255 2300 2255 2300
6A 6A 6A 1A 6A 6A 1A
NEW KONA
PE
HONDA E
P P
7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
1065 1065 1110 1065 1110 1090 1115 1065 1110
Kerb weight (kg)
143 143 143 143
-
Top speed
-
127 127 127 127 127 127 127 127
Electric torque lb ft
434 434 434 434
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
Engine torque Lb ft
-
118 118 118 118 118 118 118 118
Electric bhp
274 274 274 274
10.4 10.4 11.4 10.4 11.4 10.1 10.3 10.4 11.4
Engine bhp/rpm
2996 2996 2996 2996
998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998
Engine cc
220 231 220 231
118 121 123 122 120 121 122 123
CO2g/km
33.1 31.5 33.1 31.5
53.3 53.3 52.3 52.3 54.3 53.3 53.3 52.3
Combined mpg (Range)
45 46 47 48
10 10 11 11 9 10 11 11
Ins. Group
27839 28084 29959 30199
10413 11001 11858 12446 11000 11600 12475 13075
Trade-in value
56815 57315 62415 62915
21250 22450 24200 25400 22000 23200 24950 26150
List price£
D
8A 8A 8A 8A
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Gearbox
D
5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A
Issue tested
D
419s 419
408s 408
421 LT -
SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi MH Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH Ultimate 1.0 T-GDi MH Ultimate 1.0 T-GDi MH Ultimate 1.0 T-GDi MH Ultimate 1.0 T-GDi MH
P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Premium Line 3.0 AWD (5 seats) Premium Line 3.0 AWD (7 seats) Luxury Line 3.0 AWD (5 seats) Luxury Line 3.0 AWD (7 seats)
SE Connect 1.6 GDi Hybrid Premium 1.6 GDi Hybrid Premium 1.6 GDi Plug-in Hybrid Premium Electric Premium SE 1.6 GDi Hybrid Premium SE 1.6 GDi Plug-in Hybrid Premium SE Electric
MH
P
The Korean luxury brand’s large SUV hits the ground running, offering exceptional kit for the money. D
117 117 113 117 113 118 118 117 113
Brilliant new baby SUV from Hyundai with mild hybrid petrol engines, acres of space and generous equipment.
164 2151 207 - 325 - 147 8.0 1900 tba 164 2151 207 - 325 - 147 8.0 1900 tba
GV80
5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E
Doors/bodystyle
45.0 45.0
422s 422 -
BAYON
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
4S 8A 37460 14609 40 4S 8A 42260 16059 41
-
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
SE Connect RWD Premium RWD Premium RWD Premium AWD Ultimate RWD Ultimate RWD Ultimate AWD
E
420s 5H 8A 39450 19725 40 38.2-39.8 186 2151 206 - 325 - 133 7.9 2010 2500 420 5H 8A 42820 21410 41 38.2-39.8 189 2151 206 - 325 - 133 7.9 2010 2500 420s 5H 8A 41800 22572 41 38.2-39.8 186 2151 206 - 325 - 133 7.9 2010 2500
-
127 127 127 127 127 147 147 127 127
Highly accomplished medium alternative fuel car that covers all the bases that today’s motors need to survive.
P
Premium Line 2.2 RWD Luxury Line 2.2 RWD
-
IONIQ 5
Power Source
D
99 99 99 99 99 118 118 99 99
TEST E
Genesis attempts to beat the Germans at their own game with class-leading customer service and supreme pampering. D
998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998
LONG TERM
E
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
G80
120 116 117 118 121 119 122 120 120
Highly accomplished medium alternative fuel car that covers all the bases that today’s motors need to survive.
Compact luxury SUV to take on the likes of Audi and BMW. Exquisite attention to detail is the order of the day.
D
53.3 55.4 55.4 54.3 53.3 53.3 53.3 54.3 53.3
IONIQ
1 2= 2= 4 5 6 7 8 9=
P
D
16 13 12 16 14 16 16 16 15
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi MH SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi MH Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH Tourer SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi MH Tourer SE Connect 1.0 T-GDi MH Tourer Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH Tourer Premium 1.0 T-GDi MH
P
Premium Line 2.2 AWD Luxury Line 2.2 AWD Sport Line 2.2 AWD
10890 10654 11354 11037 11687 12215 12890 11263 11888
Modest styling changes and a technology upgrade are the headline acts in this updated i30 range.
P
D
16500 19025 20275 21225 22475 22620 23870 22525 23775
i30
P
GV70
6M 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A
TEST P
MOST FUEL EFFICIENT DIESEL CARS ON SALE IN THE UK
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
LONG TERM
P
TOP 10
410 410s 410s -
25225 25611 27519 25296 25948 26668 28513 26364
22 23 26 tba 23 24 27 tba
44.1 40.4 173.7 tba 44.1 40.4 173.7 tba
145 159 37 178 152 168 37 180
1598 1598 1598 2151 1598 1598 1598 2151
178 178 178 198 178 178 178 198
59 59 90 59 59 90 -
265 265 265 325 265 265 265 325
195 195 224 195 195 224 -
116 116 116 125 116 116 116 125
8.9 9.1 8.8 9.2 8.9 9.1 8.8 9.2
1780 1842 2005 1820 1780 1842 2005 1820
1650 1650 1350 2500 1650 1650 1350 2500
ISUZU Combines smart new styling with impressive safety technology and improved off-roading ability.
29345 32045 33845 35645 37445 37445 39245
13499 16343 17261 17466 18348 16850 17660
43 43 44 44 44 44 44
33.6 33.6 30.7 33.6 30.7 33.6 30.7
220 220 241 220 241 220 241
1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898
P
162 162 162 162 162 162 162
-
266 266 266 266 266 266 266
-
112 112 112 112 112 112 112
12.7 12.7 13.0 12.7 13.0 12.7 13.0
1985 1980 2010 2000 2030 2000 2030
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500
JAGUAR
P P P P P P P
XE
P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
D
-
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
30210 31165 32815 35705 32990
16313 17141 17720 18924 17815
29 30 30 31 30
52.3-58.5 52.3-58.5 52.3-58.5 52.3-58.5 52.3-58.5
128 128 128 137 137
1997 1997 1997 1997 1997
201 201 201 201 201
NEW XF
-
317 317 317 317 317
-
146 146 146 146 146
7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3
1722 1722 1722 1722 1722
1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
XF gets a big technology boost with new interior, revised engines and mild hybrid functionality. As stunning to drive as before. D D D D D D D D D D D
D200 R-Dynamic S MH D200 R-Dynamic SE MH D200 R-Dynamic HSE MH D200 R-Dynamic Black MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH Sportbrake D200 R-Dynamic SE MH Sportbrake D200 R-Dynamic HSE MH Sportbrake D200 R-Dynamic Black MH Sportbrake D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH
414 414s 414s 410s 410s 410s -
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E 5E
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
33975 36735 39650 37535 35620 38210 41405 38590 41500 39395 43255
18347 18368 19429 18768 18522 19105 19874 21610 22410 22061 22493
35 35 36 35 35 35 36 35 36 35 36
50.6-57.2 50.6-57.2 50.6-57.2 50.6-57.2 47.2-51.8 47.2-51.8 47.2-51.8 49.0-54.2 49.0-54.2 49.0-54.2 45.8-49.5
131 137 140 137 144 149 151 144 146 145 157
1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997
201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201
E-PACE
-
317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317 317
-
146 146 146 146 143 143 143 143 143 143 143
7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 8.0
1810 1810 1810 1810 1869 1869 1869 1870 1870 1870 1931
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Welcome tweaks to the package usher in plug-in hybrids and mild hybrid technology. It’s better than ever, now. D D D D D D D D D D PE PE PE
D165 R-Dynamic S MH D165 R-Dynamic SE MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic Black MH D200 AWD S MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic Black MH P300e AWD R-Dynamic S P300e AWD R-Dynamic SE P300e AWD R-Dynamic HSE
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 8A 8A 8A
36015 37740 39655 41380 40945 38950 40010 42075 44595 41670 45995 47720 50240
25211 27173 28155 29794 29480 26097 28007 29873 30325 29586 28057 29586 31149
29 32 30 32 30 34 34 37 38 35 40 42 42
41.4-46.9 41.4-46.9 40.8-44.3 40.8-44.3 40.8-44.3 40.1-43.9 40.1-43.9 40.1-43.9 40.1-43.9 40.1-43.9 141.0 141.0 141.0
162 163 171 172 173 171 170 172 173 173 44 44 44
1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1498 1498 1498
161 161 161 161 161 201 201 201 201 201 197 197 197
I-PACE
107 107 107
280 280 280 280 280 317 317 317 317 317 207 207 207
192 192 192
128 128 124 124 124 131 131 131 131 131 134 134 134
E E E E
EV400 AWD S EV400 AWD SE EV400 AWD HSE EV400 AWD Black EV400 AWD HSE Black
411s 411 411s 411s 411s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
65620 70220 74670 72820 76920
34122 37217 40322 38595 41537
49 50 50 50 50
(287) (279) (278) (278) (277)
0 0 0 0 0
-
-
F-PACE
10.0 10.0 9.8 9.8 9.8 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 6.5 6.5 6.5
1809 1809 1916 1916 1916 1952 1952 1952 1952 1952 2173 2173 2173
D D D D D D D D D D D PE PE PE PE PE
D165 AWD MH D165 AWD S MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic Black MH D200 AWD S MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic Black MH D300 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D300 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH P400e AWD S P400e AWD R-Dynamic S P400e AWD R-Dynamic SE P400e AWD R-Dynamic HSE P400e AWD R-Dynamic Black
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
40675 42180 43275 46285 46765 44230 45325 48335 53615 48815 55195 60010 55910 57005 59770 64585 60505
25625 27839 29427 31474 32736 29634 30821 33351 37531 34171 36429 40807 31869 34203 38253 40689 39328
28 28 28 29 29 33 33 34 35 34 41 42 43 43 43 44 42
42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 42.1-45.4 36.0-38.1 36.0-38.1 112.5-130.2 112.5-130.2 112.5-130.2 112.5-130.2 112.5-130.2
163 165 166 169 170 165 166 168 169 170 196 198 49 50 51 52 52
1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 2996 2996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997
161 161 161 161 161 201 201 201 201 201 296 296 296 296 296 296 296
394 394 394 394 394
141 141 141 141 141
PE PE
-
513 513 513 513 513
124 124 124 124 124
4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8
2208 2208 2208 2208 2208
750 750 750 750 750
280 280 280 280 280 317 317 317 317 317 479 479 295 295 295 295 295
203 203 203 203 203
121 121 121 121 121 130 130 130 130 130 143 143 149 149 149 149 149
9.9 9.9 9.9 9.9 9.9 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 6.4 6.4 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
408s 408s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
7A 6A 6A 7A 6A
31640 35750 35250 32640 36765
13289 15730 15510 13709 15441
tba tba 131 tba 22 122.8-134.5 41 1332 25 122.8-134.5 41 1332 tba tba 137 tba 22 122.8-134.5 51 1332
128 128 178 128 128
20 59 59 20 59
177 199 199 177 199
41 184 184 41 184
tba 113 124 tba 113
Towing weight (kg)
Top speed
0-62mph
Electric torque lb ft
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Issue tested
List price£
14100 16300 17300 18300 19600 20600 20600
8883 10106 10553 11163 11564 12154 12978
4 4 7 8 9 9 9
53.3 52.3 53.3 52.3 54.3 54.3 51.4
120 122 120 123 118 119 125
1197 1197 998 998 998 998 998
83 83 99 99 118 118 118
-
5H 6M 18900 12852 9 5H 7A 19900 13532 8
51.4 51.4
125 998 99 125 998 99
NEW CEED
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
90 90 127 127 127 148 127
-
108 108 115 117 118 118 118
12.7 12.7 10.0 11.0 9.8 9.9 9.8
1143 1143 1198 1228 1228 1253 1228
910 910 900 900 900 900 900
- 127 - 115 10.7 1195 900 - 127 - 109 11.7 1230 900 RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Now without the silly apostrophe. Hugely appealing package, with new engines, great driving manners and extra tech. 2 1.0 T-GDi Sportswagon 2 1.0 T-GDi
P P
-
5H 6M 20105 10857 8 5E 6M 20805 11235 8
54.3 53.3
119 998 118 - 127 - 118 11.2 1338 1000 121 998 118 - 127 - 118 11.4 1335 1000
LONG TERM
XCEED
TEST
A further extension of the Ceed range with fashionable pumped up styling that’ll ensure its popularity.
PE PE
PHEV 3 1.6 GDi PHEV 4 1.6 GDi
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
406 5H 6A 31855 14972 18 - 5H 6A 35105 15797 18
201.8 167.6
29 1580 104 79 108 125 99 10.6 1596 1300 31 1580 104 79 108 125 99 10.6 1609 1300
NIRO
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Kia’s alternative fuel car is a winner thanks to acres of space, a decent driving experience and a long list of kit.
PE PE PE PE PE E E E E
Hybrid 2 1.6 GDi Hybrid Connect 1.6 GDi Hybrid 3 1.6 GDi Hybrid 4 1.6 GDi PHEV 2 1.6 GDi PHEV Connect 1.6 GDi PHEV 3 1.6 GDi e-Niro 2 39kWh e-Niro 2 64kWh e-Niro 3 64kWh e-Niro 4+ 64kWh
393s 393s 393 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6A 6A 6A 6A 6A 6A 6A 1A 1A 1A 1A
25705 26295 28115 30405 31065 31655 32955 32895 34995 37400 39695
18251 18669 19962 20979 18639 18993 19773 20724 22047 23562 25008
11 11 12 13 14 15 15 20 24 26 27
58.9 54.3 54.3 53.3 201.8 201.8 201.8 (180) (282) (282) (282)
110 119 119 120 31 31 31 0 0 0 0
1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 1580 -
104 104 104 104 104 104 104 -
SOUL
56 56 56 56 79 79 79 134 201 201 201
108 108 108 108 108 108 108 -
125 125 125 125 125 125 125 291 291 291 291
101 11.1 101 11.1 101 11.1 101 11.1 107 10.4 107 10.4 107 10.4 96 9.5 104 7.5 104 7.5 104 7.5
1490 1490 1490 1490 1594 1594 1594 1667 1812 1812 1812
1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 0 0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Quirky crossover vehicle, now exclusively sold with electric power. It’s practical and good to drive, too. EV Maxx
-
5H 1A 34995 17148 34
(280)
0
-
- 201 - 291 104 7.6 1757
0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Europe gets a uniquely developed version of the Sportage, showing the significance of the mediujm SUV to Kia. D D D PE PE D PE PE D PE PE PE PE PE
2 1.6 CRDi GT-Line 1.6 CRDi GT-Line 1.6 CRDi 48V MH GT-Line Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line PHEV 1.6 T-GDi AWD 3 1.6 CRDi 3 1.6 CRDi 48V MH 3 Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi 3 PHEV 1.6 T-GDi AWD 4 1.6 CRDi 48V AWD MH 4 Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi 4 PHEV 1.6 T-GDi AWD GT-Line S Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line S Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AWD GT-Line S PHEV 1.6 T-GDi AWD
423s 423s 423s 423 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 7A 6A 6A 6M 7A 6A 6A 7A 6A 6A 6A 6A 6A
27745 30745 32945 33245 38395 31945 34145 34445 39595 37945 36645 41795 38645 40245 43795
18589 20599 22073 22607 26109 21403 22877 23423 26925 25423 24919 28421 26279 27367 29781
15 16 18 24 24 16 18 25 25 19 25 25 25 25 26
54.3 tba tba 49.6 tba 53.3 54.3 49.6 tba 50.4 tba tba 48.7 44.1 tba
136 tba tba 129 tba 138 135 129 tba 148 tba tba 132 146 tba
1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598
113 113 134 tba tba 113 134 tba tba 134 tba tba tba tba tba
SORENTO
59 90 59 90 59 90 59 59 90
207 207 236 tba tba 207 236 tba tba 236 tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
109 109 112 120 119 109 112 120 119 112 120 119 120 120 119
11.7 11.7 11.0 7.7 7.9 11.7 11.0 7.7 7.9 11.2 7.7 7.9 7.7 8.0 7.9
tba tba 1602 tba tba tba 1602 tba tba 1676 tba tba tba tba tba
1650 1650 1650 tba tba 1650 1650 tba tba 1650 tba tba tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
A huge leap forward in terms of design and technology, making this flagship Kia the most intricate car so far. PE PE D PE PE PE
tba tba tba 7.5 1770 1150 7.1 tba tba tba tba tba 7.5 1770 1150
tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba
129 129 129 44 129
tba tba tba 1332 tba
128 128 128 tba 128
20 20 20 tba 20
177 177 177 tba 177
41 41 41 tba 41
tba tba tba tba tba
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
Combined mpg (Range)
CO2g/km
Engine cc
Engine bhp/rpm
Electric bhp
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
E E
2 Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AWD 2 PHEV 1.6 T-GDi AWD 3 2.2 CRDi AWD 3 Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AWD 3 PHEV 1.6 T-GDi AWD 4 Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi AWD 4 PHEV 1.6 T-GDi AWD
413s 412 413s 413
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6A 6A 8A 6A 6A 6A 6A
40060 45945 42470 43960 49845 48310 54195
22834 26189 24633 25497 28910 26087 29265
30 32 31 31 32 32 32
40.9 176.6 42.2 38.7 176.6 38.2 176.6
158 38 176 166 38 168 38
1598 1598 2151 1598 1598 1598 1598
178 178 199 178 178 178 178
86 90 86 90 86 90
195 195 325 195 195 195 195
195 224 195 224 195 224
119 119 127 119 119 119 119
8.7 8.4 9.1 8.7 8.4 8.7 8.4
2006 2099 1954 2006 2099 2006 2099
1650 1500 2500 1650 1500 1650 1500
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Air RWD GT-Line RWD GT-Line AWD GT-Line S RWD GT-Line S AWD GT AWD
423s 423 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
40945 43945 47445 48445 51945 59995
22520 24170 25620 26160 27011 31197
34 34 39 35 40 45
(328) (328) (314) (313) (300) tba
0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
226 226 321 226 321 577
-
258 258 446 258 446 546
114 114 114 114 114 tba
7.3 7.3 5.2 7.3 5.2 tba
2000 2000 2105 2000 2105 tba
1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 tba
LAND ROVER UK dealers: 113 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited miles Maintenance: 16,000 miles (21,000 miles 2.0-litre)
DEFENDER
tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba
D
Power Source
17440 17970 19030 21144 19560
E
Towing weight (kg)
32905 33905 35905 39895 36905
E
0-62mph
7A 7A 7A 6A 7A
E
Kerb weight (kg)
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
List price£
Power Source
PE
-
Gearbox
PE
P
E
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Issue tested
PE
974 974 977 974 974 977 978 981 978 981 974 977 1015 1015
The first model in Kia’s plan to launch bespoke electric vehicles to cover a variety of different sectors.
Doors/bodystyle
PE
14.1 14.1 16.6 14.1 14.1 16.6 14.1 16.6 14.1 16.6 14.1 16.6 9.9 9.9
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
2 1.0 T-GDi 2 1.0 T-GDi
P
D
1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 1951 2083 2083 2189 2189 2189 2189 2189
Similar looks masks a huge difference in the way that the Compass behaves. Great to drive both on- and off-road. Night Eagle 1.5 e-Hybrid Limited 1.5 e-Hybrid Upland 1.5 e-Hybrid Upland 1.3 T4 PHEV eAWD S 1.5 e-Hybrid
5M 5M 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M
EV6
COMPASS PE
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
NEW SPORTAGE
It may look similar to before, but a technology and engine upgrade brings Jeep’s best-seller bang up to date. Upland 1.5 e-Hybrid Upland 1.3 PHEV eAWD Trailhawk 1.3 PHEV eAWD S 1.5 e-Hybrid S 1.3 PHEV eAWD
100 100 99 100 100 99 100 99 100 99 100 99 112 112
Kia upgrades its compact crossover challenger with new mild hybrid powerplants and additional technology.
PE
RENEGADE
PE
-
STONIC
E
UK dealers: 53 Warranty: 5 years/75,000 miles Maintenance: 12,500 miles
PE
P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
JEEP PE
P
PE
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
-
P
1600 1600 1800 1800 1800 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 1600 1600 1600
Minor styling changes are coupled with new engines, including a straight six diesel. We’re a big fan of the F-Pace. D
P
PE
Jaguar beats Tesla at its own game with a brilliantly modern, roomy, desirable, cutting-edge SUV. E
- 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 71 - 126 - 126 -
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Recreated for a new generation, the new Defender is rugged in an altogether different way. It isn’t cheap though. D D
90 D250 AWD HSE MH 90 D250 AWD X-Dynamic SE MH 90 D250 AWD X-Dynamic HSE MH
-
3H 8A 58875 45334 38 30.4-32.8 231 2996 246 - 420 - 117 8.0 2303 3500 3H 8A 57590 43193 38 30.4-32.8 230 2996 246 - 420 - 117 8.0 2303 3500 3H 8A 61935 47071 39 30.4-32.8 231 2996 246 - 420 - 117 8.0 2303 3500
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111
Towing weight (kg)
D
66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 99 99
0-62mph
D
998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
1 1.2 DPi 2 1.2 DPi 2 1.0 T-GDi 2 1.0 T-GDi 3 1.0 T-GDi MH 3 1.0 T-GDi MH GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi MH
P
In the face of stronger competition, Jaguar ups the ante with the latest XE. It’s better equipped with an enhanced interior. D200 S MH D200 R-Dynamic S MH D200 R-Dynamic SE MH D200 R-Dynamic HSE MH D200 R-Dynamic Black MH
110 110 118 112 112 119 122 123 122 123 115 122 119 120
The Rio is an underated compact hatchback that now features a technology boost and mild hybrid drivetrain. P
D
58.9 58.9 54.3 57.6 57.6 53.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 55.4 52.3 52.3 52.3
RIO
UK dealers: 83 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited miles Maintenance: 21,000 miles (16,000 miles 3.0-litre engines)
D
11450 6756 5 12950 7511 3 13620 7900 1 13845 8445 4 14450 8815 4 15120 9223 2 14100 9165 4 14770 9601 2 15500 10075 5 16170 10511 3 14100 8460 4 14770 8862 2 15100 9362 11 16250 9913 11
Kerb weight (kg)
D
6M 6M 6A 6M 6A 6M 6A
5M 5M 5A 5M 5M 5A 5M 5A 5M 5A 5M 5A 5M 5M
Top speed
D
4P 4P 4P 4P 4P 4P 4P
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Electric torque lb ft
D
413s 413
P
-
Engine torque Lb ft
D
P
Electric bhp
D
1 1.0 2 1.0 2 1.0 Shadow 1.0 3 1.0 3 1.0 X-Line 1.0 X-Line 1.0 X-Line S 1.0 X-Line S 1.0 GT-Line 1.0 GT-Line 1.0 GT-Line 1.0 T-GDi GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi
P
Engine bhp/rpm
D
Double Cab Utility Double Cab DL20 Double Cab DL20 Double Cab DL40 Double Cab DL40 Double Cab V-Cross Double Cab V-Cross
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
One of the brightest city cars on the market, it’s roomy, well-equipped and great to drive. It’s well-priced, too.
Engine cc
D
PICANTO
P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
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UK dealers: 192 Warranty: 7 years/100,000 miles Maintenance: 20,000 miles (10,000 miles Picanto, Ceed Petrol, Niro, Sorento Hybrid and PHEV)
P
NEW D-MAX
tba tba
KIA
P
UK dealers: 100 Warranty: 5 years/125,000 miles Maintenance: 12,000 miles
44 1332 tba tba tba tba tba tba 44 1332 tba tba tba tba tba tba
CO2g/km
D
40685 42685 45865 42160 43980 45980 49160 45455
tba tba
Combined mpg (Range)
PE
6A 6A 6A 8A 6A 6A 6A 8A
Ins. Group
PE
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
21674 29 21144 29
Trade-in value
PE
-
List price£
D
Premium 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 2WD Premium 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 4WD Premium 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 4WD Premium 2.2 CRDi 4WD Ultimate 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 2WD Ultimate 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 4WD Ultimate 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 4WD Ultimate 2.2 CRDi 4WD
- 5H 6A 40895 421 5H 6A 39895
Gearbox
PE
S 1.3 T4 PHEV eAWD Trailhawk 1.3 T4 PHEV eAWD
Issue tested
PE
PE
Doors/bodystyle
PE
PE
Kerb weight (kg)
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
A mid-life revamp sees diesel ditched in favour of hybridisation. It’s even more premium than before.
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
List price£
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Issue tested
Power Source
SANTA FE
DISCOVERY SPORT
tba tba tba tba tba tba
34.0-37.2 34.0-36.2 34.0-37.2 34.0-37.2 tba tba
210 211 213 210 20 20
2997 2997 2997 2997 tba tba
346 346 346 346 tba tba
tba tba
516 516 516 516 tba tba
tba tba
145 145 145 145 tba tba
Towing weight (kg)
68400 68058 71706 94962 71441 72250
0-62mph
120000 119400 125800 166600 125335 126755
Kerb weight (kg)
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Electric torque lb ft
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Top speed
PE
-
Engine torque Lb ft
D PE
D350 Autobiography LWB (5-seats) MH D350 Autobiography LWB (7-seats) MH D350 First Edition LWB (5-seats) MH D350 SV LWB (5-seats) MH P440e Autobiography (5-seats) P440e First Edition (5-seats)
Electric bhp
D
Engine bhp/rpm
D
Engine cc
D
CO2g/km
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Combined mpg (Range)
2303 2415 2415 2415 2415 2415 2415 2415 2415 2415 2415 2415 2415 2600 2600 2600 2600 2600
Trade-in value
6.7 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6
Ins. Group
119 117 117 117 117 117 117 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119
List price£
203 203 203 203 203
Doors/bodystyle
479 420 420 420 420 420 420 479 479 479 479 479 479 295 295 295 295 295
Gearbox
141 141 141 141 141
Issue tested
296 246 246 246 246 246 246 296 296 296 296 296 296 296 296 296 296 296
Power Source
2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997
Towing weight (kg)
PE
231 233 234 232 233 234 237 233 235 232 233 234 238 75 76 77 79 80
0-62mph
PE
30.4-32.7 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 29.8-32.2 72.1-85.3 72.1-85.3 72.1-85.3 72.1-85.3 72.1-85.3
Kerb weight (kg)
PE
42 38 40 39 40 40 41 40 42 41 41 42 43 43 45 45 45 47
Electric torque lb ft
PE
60023 44798 48857 44532 47093 51182 49472 46916 50970 46793 49180 53265 63912 44745 47650 50706 49048 60692
Top speed
D PE
Engine torque Lb ft
D
Electric bhp
D
Engine bhp/rpm
D
Engine cc
D
CO2g/km
D
80030 59730 64285 58595 62790 67345 63425 63400 67960 62390 66460 71020 84095 67795 71120 75680 72130 87960
Combined mpg (Range)
D
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Trade-in value
D
3H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Ins. Group
D
-
List price£
D
90 D300 AWD X MH 110 D250 AWD SE MH 110 D250 AWD HSE MH 110 D250 AWD X-Dynamic S MH 110 D250 AWD X-Dynamic SE MH 110 D250 AWD X-Dynamic HSE MH 110 D250 AWD XS Edition MH 110 D300 AWD S MH 110 D300 AWD HSE MH 110 D300 AWD X-Dynamic S MH 110 D300 AWD X-Dynamic SE MH 110 D300 AWD X-Dynamic HSE MH 110 D300 AWD X MH 110 P400e AWD X-Dynamic S 110 P400e AWD X-Dynamic SE 110 P400e AWD X-Dynamic HSE 110 P400e AWD XS Edition 110 P400e AWD X
Doors/bodystyle
D
Gearbox
D
Issue tested
Power Source D
6.3 6.4 6.3 6.3 tba tba
2569 2666 2569 2569 tba tba
3500 3500 3500 3500 tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Comprehensively revised, with mild hybrid technology, an all-new interior and that go-anywhere ability. D D D D D D D PE PE PE
D165 D165 AWD MH D165 AWD Urban Edition MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D200 AWD Urban Edition MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH P300e AWD R-Dynamic Urban Edition P300e AWD R-Dynamic SE P300e AWD R-Dynamic HSE
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 8A 8A 8A
33095 37025 41100 45045 42075 46085 48880 49755 50930 53510
25152 27028 32469 34234 33239 35025 37149 34331 34632 35852
25 27 27 29 31 32 33 39 41 42
42.2-44.8 39.2-42.2 39.2-42.2 39.2-42.2 38.7-42.2 38.7-42.2 38.7-42.2 143.1 143.1 143.1
168 176 180 180 180 180 181 37 37 37
1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1498 1498 1498
161 161 161 161 201 201 201 197 197 197
DISCOVERY
107 107 107
280 280 280 280 317 317 317 207 207 207
192 192 192
112 112 112 112 117 117 117 130 130 130
10.4 10.2 10.2 10.2 8.6 8.6 8.6 6.6 6.6 6.6
1844 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 2168 2168 2168
1800 2200 2200 2200 2500 2500 2500 1600 1600 1600
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Extra dynamism has been added, as well as straight six engines. It’s so good, it could wear Range Rover badges. 8.1 8.1 8.1 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8
LONG TERM
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
TEST
Not the most radical of updates, but has more space and is bang up-to-date on the equipment front.
D D D D D D D D D D D D D PE PE PE PE PE
D165 D165 S D165 R-Dynamic D165 R-Dynamic S D165 AWD MH D165 AWD S MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic MH D165 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D200 AWD Edition MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH D200 AWD Autobiography MH P300e AWD R-Dynamic S P300e AWD R-Dynamic Edition P300e AWD R-Dynamic SE P300e AWD R-Dynamic HSE P300e AWD Autobiography
409s 409s 409s 409s 409s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 6M 6M 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
2437 2437 2437 2437 2437 2437 2437
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500
32590 36160 34120 37690 36570 40805 38150 42390 43410 47055 47180 50360 53315 47325 51050 51050 54225 56625
24117 27482 25931 29398 26330 29788 28994 31369 32558 35291 33498 35252 39453 32654 35225 33693 34704 39071
24 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 30 tba 31 32 33 38 tba 39 40 40
43.5-47.1 43.5-47.1 43.5-47.1 43.5-47.1 41.5-44.1 41.5-44.1 41.5-44.1 41.5-44.1 40.4-43.5 40.4-43.5 40.4-43.5 40.4-43.5 40.4-43.5 143.1 143.1 143.1 143.1 143.1
160 162 161 163 169 171 170 172 171 171 173 174 180 33 34 34 34 34
1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1498 1498 1498 1498 1498
161 161 161 161 161 161 161 161 201 201 201 201 201 197 197 197 197 197
107 107 107 107 107
280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 317 317 317 317 317 207 207 207 207 207
192 192 192 192 192
120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 132 132 132 132 132
10.1 10.1 10.1 10.1 9.8 9.8 9.8 9.8 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4
1787 1787 1787 1787 1891 1891 1891 1891 1941 1941 1941 1941 1941 2157 2157 2157 2157 2157
1600 1600 1600 1600 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Fourth member of the Range Rover line-up, borrowing its underpinnings from the Jaguar F-Pace. It’s sensational. D D D D D D D PE PE PE PE
D200 AWD MH D200 AWD S MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH D200 AWD Edition MH D300 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D300 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH P400e AWD SE P400e AWD R-Dynamic S P400e AWD R-Dynamic SE P400e AWD R-Dynamic HSE
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
45925 51265 53695 56545 62685 60345 62395 69640 64345 64190 66780 71020
30770 33322 34902 35623 38238 38621 38061 40391 41824 39156 42071 45453
34 38 38 41 42 41 45 46 47 46 47 48
44.2 44.2 43.2 43.4 41.8 43.2 37.3 36.2 128.2 120.0 122..9 112.4
168 168 172 171 177 172 199 205 50 53 52 56
1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2996 2996 1997 1997 1997 1997
201 201 201 201 201 201 296 296 296 296 296 296
141 141 141 141
317 317 317 317 317 317 479 479 295 295 295 295
203 203 203 203
130 130 130 130 130 130 143 143 130 130 130 130
8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 6.5 6.5 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2124 2124 2233 2233 2233 2233
2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2500 2500 2000 2000 2000 2000
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10 Subtle exterior update mated to a more comprehensive interior makeover. Plug-in hybrid technology is new, too. D D D D D D PE PE PE PE
D250 HSE MH D250 HSE Silver MH D300 HSE Silver MH D300 HSE Dynamic MH D300 HSE Dynamic Black MH D300 Autobiography Dynamic MH D350 HST MH P400e HSE Silver P400e HSE Dynamic P400e HSE Dynamic Black P400e Autobiography Dynamic
408 380s 380 380s 380s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
64685 68575 71575 73550 79150 86050 86055 75495 75985 79545 86675
42692 43202 47240 50014 51448 56793 55075 55866 56229 57272 61539
47 48 49 47 50 48 49 50 50 50 50
31.0-34.2 31.0-34.2 30.7-34.0 30.7-34.0 30.7-34.0 30.7-34.0 29.2-31.2 73.0-88.3 73.0-88.3 73.0-88.3 73.0-88.3
218 223 224 237 244 239 249 75 75 83 76
2997 2997 2997 2997 2997 2997 2997 1997 1997 1997 1997
245 245 296 296 296 296 346 296 296 296 296
141 141 141 141
NEW RANGE ROVER
443 443 479 479 479 479 516 295 295 295 295
203 203 203 203
130 130 130 130 130 130 140 137 137 137 137
8.5 8.5 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 6.9 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3
2278 2278 2278 2278 2278 2278 2278 2539 2539 2539 2539
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 2500 2500 2500 2500
RATING COMING SOON
It’s not just a Range Rover, it’s ‘The’ Range Rover. Sumptuous with great attention to detail, it’s quite something.
Diesel&EcoCar
2505 2505 2505 2505 2505 2505 2505 2505 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba 2666 2666
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba 3500 3500 Towing weight (kg)
112
Power Source
D
6.9 6.9 6.9 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba 6.4 6.4 0-62mph
D
135 135 135 145 145 145 145 145 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba 145 145
Kerb weight (kg)
PE
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba -
Top speed
PE
479 479 479 516 516 516 516 516 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba 516 516
Electric torque lb ft
PE
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba -
Engine torque Lb ft
PE
296 296 296 346 346 346 346 346 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba 346 346
Electric bhp
PE
2997 2997 2997 2997 2997 2997 2997 2997 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba 2997 2997
Engine bhp/rpm
PE
202 204 207 203 205 208 211 208 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 208 210
Engine cc
PE
34.4-37.2 34.4-37.2 34.4-37.2 34.0-37.2 34.0-37.2 34.0-37.2 34.0-37.2 34.0-37.2 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba 34.0-36.2 34.0-36.2
CO2g/km
D
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
Combined mpg (Range)
D
63248 63441 69723 59475 60204 66918 70395 83334 69335 68938 74887 77534 72079 72991 85158 62647 63220
Ins. Group
D
94400 100700 114300 97500 103800 117400 123500 146200 103485 109425 122765 127105 126455 128055 149400 102700 109000
Trade-in value
D
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
List price£
D
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Gearbox
D
Issue tested
D
LEXUS UK dealers: 46 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 10,000 miles
UX
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
And then there were three, as Lexus expands its SUV offering in the UK. It’s cute, luxurious and affordable. PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE E E E
UX 250h UX 250h Premium Pack UX 250h Premium Plus Pack UX 250h Premium Sport Edition UX 250h F Sport UX 250h F Sport Premium Plus Pack UX 250h F Sport Takumi Pack UX 250h Takumi UX 250h Premium Plus Pack E-Four UX 250h F Sport Premium Plus Pack E-Four UX 250h F Sport Takumi Pack E-Four UX 250h Takumi E-Four UX 300e UX 300e Premium Plus Pack UX 300e Takumi Pack
401s 401s 401s 401s 401 401s 401s 401s 401s 401s 401s 401s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT 1A 1A 1A
30955 33355 36955 34205 36200 39250 44500 43765 39055 41350 45850 45115 42645 46145 52245
18573 19012 20325 19497 22082 23158 24920 24071 21480 23983 25218 24813 20470 20765 20898
22 22 22 tba 22 22 22 26 23 23 26 tba tba tba tba
53.3 51.4 51.4 51.4 50.4 50.4 50.4 50.4 47.1 47.1 47.1 47.1 (196) (196) (196)
120 120 125 124 126 127 128 126 136 136 137 136 0 0 0
1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 -
150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 -
107 107 107 107 107 107 107 107 114 114 114 114 201 201 201
NEW NX
140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 -
149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 221 221 221
110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 99 99 99
8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 7.5 7.5 7.5
1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1540 1600 1600 1600 1600 1785 1785 1785
750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 0 0 0
RATING COMING SOON
Greater sophistication, more distinctive styling and extra luxuriousness are joined by Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid drivetrain. PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE
D300 SE MH D300 HSE MH D300 Autobiography MH D350 SE MH D350 HSE MH D350 Autobiography MH D350 First Edition MH D350 SV MH P440e SE P440e HSE P440e Autobiography P440e First Edition P510e Autobiography P510e First Edition P510e SV D350 SE LWB (7-seats) MH D350 HSE LWB (7-seats) MH
Doors/bodystyle
D
Launched at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the SEAT IBL has quite a lot in common with the Ford Evos that appeared at the same show. Not only was it Mondeo-sized, SEAT was keen to tell the press its IBL was a design study to lay out the brand’s future styling direction, not the precursor to a new model. Many predicted that this car would be the replacement for the Audi A4-based Exeo, but it wasn’t to be, and SEAT failed to follow up on its executive class car. Instead, the IBL previewed SEAT design cues like the door-mounted mirrors, taut creases along its flanks and sharp lighting with LED daytime running lights. Its one-piece curved glass instrument panel has also proved to be a good prediction for the future, although one that SEAT itself hasn’t yet adopted.
PE
RANGE ROVER SPORT D
2011 SEAT IBL CONCEPT
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
RANGE ROVER VELAR D
FORGOTTEN CONCEPTS
NX 350h 2WD NX 350h Premium Pack 2WD NX 350h NX 350h Premium Pack NX 350h Premium Pack Plus NX 350h F Sport Premium Plus Pack NX 350h F Sport Takumi Pack NX 350h Takumi NX 450h+ Premium Pack NX 450h+ Premium Pack Plus NX 450h+ F Sport Premium Plus Pack NX 450h+ F Sport Takumi Pack NX 450h+ Takumi
424s 424s 424s 424s 424s 424 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
39750 40750 40750 41750 48800 50300 56300 54800 50950 56700 58200 61200 59700
25043 25265 25673 25885 30256 31186 33780 33976 31589 35154 36084 36720 37014
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
RX
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Boldly styled, bigger, greener and pricier, but misses out on plug-in hybrid technology. L model is roomy. PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE
RX 450h RX 450h Premium RX 450h Premium Sport Edition RX 450h F Sport RX 450h F Sport Takumi Pack RX 450h Takumi RX 450h L RX 450h L Premium Pack RX 450h L Premium Sport Edition RX 450h L Takumi
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
56165 57815 59465 60315 66115 67115 57455 59255 60155 68015
29767 30642 31516 31967 35041 34900 29877 30813 31281 36048
41 41 tba 41 41 43 41 41 tba 42
35.7 35.7 34.4 35.7 35.3 35.7 34.4 34.4 35.7 34.4
178 178 179 179 180 179 185 185 186 185
3456 3456 3456 3456 3456 3456 3456 3456 3456 3456
259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259 259
ES
232 232 232 232 232 232 232 232 232 232
247 247 247 247 247 247 247 247 247 247
247 247 247 247 247 247 247 247 247 247
124 124 124 124 124 124 112 112 112 112
7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2205 2205 2205 2205
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 0 0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
First ES model to be sold in the UK replaces the GS in the line-up. It’s front-wheel-drive, looks good, and is well kitted out. PE PE
ES 300h ES 300h Premium Edition
388s 4S CVT 38755 23253 31 388s 4S CVT 39255 23553 32
54.3 51.3
119 2487 176 118 163 149 112 8.9 1680 124 2487 176 118 163 149 112 8.9 1680
0 0 Towing weight (kg)
120 120 120 130 130 130 130
0-62mph
-
Kerb weight (kg)
420 420 420 479 479 479 479
Top speed
-
Electric torque lb ft
245 245 245 296 296 296 296
Engine torque Lb ft
2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996 2996
Electric bhp
220 219 221 220 221 223 224
Engine bhp/rpm
31.9-33.9 31.9-33.9 31.9-33.9 31.9-33.9 31.9-33.9 31.9-33.9 31.9-33.9
Engine cc
38 39 40 41 42 45 46
CO2g/km
34713 36543 39472 41717 46454 49175 52008
Combined mpg (Range)
D
55100 58005 61675 57940 64520 69260 73250
Ins. Group
D
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Trade-in value
D
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
List price£
D
412s 412 412s 412s
Gearbox
D
Issue tested
D
Doors/bodystyle
MH
Power Source
D250 AWD S D250 AWD R-Dynamic S MH D250 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D300 AWD S MH D300 AWD R-Dynamic SE MH D300 AWD R-Dynamic HSE MH D300 AWD Metropolitan Edition MH
D
258 258 258 258
221 221 221 221
155 155 155 155
5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
0 0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
PE
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
82125 89825 92965 89825 108605
36135 36828 38116 39523 46700
47 48 49 48 50
35.3 35.3 29.7 34.9 29.7
182 182 215 184 215
3456 3456 3456 3456 3456
295 295 295 295 295
177 177 177 177 177
258 258 258 258 258
221 221 221 221 221
155 155 155 155 155
5.4 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.5
0 0 0 0 0
MAZDA SE-L SE-L MH Sport MH Sport GT Sport MH GT Sport GT Sport Tech MH
P P P P P
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 6M 6A 6M 6A 6M
16585 17485 18335 19855 19335 20855 20955
9122 9617 11001 11913 12761 13764 13411
14 18 19 15 20 15 22
58.9 60.1 60.1 52.3 60.1 52.3 56.5
109 107 107 122 107 122 113
1496 1496 1496 1496 1496 1496 1496
74 89 89 89 89 89 114
-
105 111 111 111 111 111 111
-
106 114 114 110 114 110 124
11.3 9.8 9.8 12.1 9.8 12.1 9.1
1141 1154 1154 1157 1154 1157 1154
900 900 900 900 900 900 900
RATING COMING SOON
It’s a rebadged Toyota Yaris with Mazda badges on it. One of the best small cars around, and it’s cheaper, too. PE PE
Pure Agile Select
-
5H CVT 20305 5H CVT 21155 5H CVT 23620
11168 tba 12693 tba 15589 tba
tba tba tba
tba tba tba
450 450 450
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
SE-L MH SE-L Lux MH SE-L Lux MH Sport Lux MH GT Sport Edition MH GT Sport MH GT Sport Tech Edition MH GT Sport Tech MH SE-L Lux MH Sport Lux MH GT Sport Edition MH GT Sport MH GT Sport Tech Edition MH GT Sport Tech MH
P P P P P P P P P P P P
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M
22465 23565 25465 26865 28365 28665 29265 29565 25465 26865 28365 28665 29265 29565
12131 12725 13242 13970 14750 14906 14925 15078 13242 13970 14750 14906 14925 15078
15 15 22 22 22 22 23 23 22 22 22 22 23 23
50.4-51.4 50.4-51.4 53.3-54.3 53.3-54.3 53.3-54.3 53.3-54.3 53.3-54.3 53.3-54.3 55.4-56.5 55.4-56.5 55.4-56.5 55.4-56.5 55.4-56.5 55.4-56.5
124 124 118 120 121 121 121 121 114 117 117 117 117 117
1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998
121 121 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184 184
MX-30
-
157 157 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177
-
122 122 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134
10.4 10.4 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1
1403 1403 1464 1464 1464 1464 1464 1464 1466 1466 1466 1466 1466 1466
1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Mazda’s first EV is tremendous and interestingly different with a nod to the RX-8 thanks to the small rear doors. SE-L Lux Sport Lux GT Sport Tech
E E E
412s 5H 1A 27650 14655 19 412 5H 1A 29650 14825 19 414 5H 1A 33450 16391 19
(124) (124) (124)
0 0 0
-
0 0 0
NEW CX-5
TEST
Only modest tweaks needed to be made to the CX-5, because it was already one of the best SUVs in its class.
D D D D D D D D D D D D D
2WD SE-L 2WD SE-L 2WD Sport Edition 2WD Sport Edition 2WD Sport Edition 2WD Sport Edition AWD Sport Edition 2WD Sport 2WD Sport 2WD Sport 2WD Sport AWD Sport AWD GT Sport AWD GT Sport
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
423s 423s LTs 423 LTs LT
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6A 6M 6A 6M 6A 6A 6M 6A 6M 6A 6A 6M 6A
29620 31575 31740 33695 32640 34595 36555 32220 34175 33120 35075 37035 37475 39435
19253 20524 20314 21565 20890 22141 23030 20621 21872 21197 22448 23332 23235 24450
21 21 22 22 25 25 26 22 22 25 25 26 26 26
50.4 46.3 50.4 46.3 50.4 46.3 42.8 50.4 46.3 50.4 46.3 42.8 44.8 42.8
147 160 147 160 147 160 173 147 160 147 160 173 165 173
2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191 2191
148 148 148 148 181 181 181 148 148 181 181 181 181 181
-
CX-60
280 280 280 280 328 328 328 280 280 328 328 328 328 328
-
127 124 127 124 129 129 129 127 124 129 129 129 129 129
9.9 10.7 9.9 10.7 9.2 9.3 9.6 9.9 10.7 9.2 9.3 9.6 9.3 9.6
1704 1718 1704 1718 1757 1774 1835 1704 1718 1757 1774 1835 1823 1835
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2100 2000 2000 2000 2000 2100 2000 2100
RATING COMING SOON
The first in a new range of SUVs, with new six-cylinder diesel engines on their way. For now, it’s a plug-in hybrid. PE PE PE
AWD Exclusive-Line PHEV AWD Homura PHEV AWD Takumi PHEV
-
5H 8A 43950 27249 tba 5H 8A 46700 28954 tba 5H 8A 48050 29791 tba
tba tba tba
33 33 33
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba
1400 1600 1400 1600 1400 1600 1600 1400 1600 1600 1400 1600 1600 1400 1600 1400 1600 1400 1600 1600 1400 Towing weight (kg)
Power Source
D
1490 1490 1490 1490 1490 1490 1680 1490 1490 1680 1490 1490 1680 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1510 1700 1510
0-62mph
D PE
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Towing weight (kg)
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric torque lb ft
Electric bhp
Top speed
Engine bhp/rpm
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
B 180 d Sport B 200 d Sport B 180 d Sport Executive Edition B 200 d Sport Executive Edition B 180 d AMG Line Executive Edition B 200 d AMG Line Executive Edition B 220 d AMG Line Executive Edition B 250 e AMG Line Executive Edition B 180 d AMG Line Premium Edition B 200 d AMG Line Premium Edition B 220 d AMG Line Premium Edition B 250 e AMG Line Premium Edition B 180 d AMG Line Premium Plus Edition B 200 d AMG Line Premium Plus Edition B 220 d AMG Line Premium Plus Edition B 250 e AMG Line Premium Plus Edition
389s 389s 389s 389 389s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 7A 8A 8A 8A 7A 8A 8A 8A 7A 8A 8A 8A
29865 31165 32465 33765 32865 34165 35715 37970 34365 35665 37215 39470 35865 37165 38715 40970
16426 17141 17531 18571 18733 19474 20358 21643 19588 20329 21213 22498 20084 21184 21680 23353
15 21 15 22 16 22 26 31 16 22 26 31 17 22 26 31
53.3-54.3 55.4 53.3-54.3 55.4 53.3-54.3 55.4 54.3-55.4 256.8 53.3-54.3 55.4 54.3-55.4 256.8 53.3-54.3 55.4 54.3-55.4 256.8
136 133 138 135 136 133 135 24 136 133 135 24 137 134 136 25
1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1332 1950 1950 1950 1332 1950 1950 1950 1332
114 148 114 148 114 148 188 158 114 148 188 158 114 148 188 158
CLA-CLASS
101 101 101
207 236 207 236 207 236 295 184 207 236 295 184 207 236 295 184
221 221 221
124 136 124 136 124 136 145 146 124 136 145 146 124 136 145 146
9.8 8.3 9.8 8.3 9.8 8.3 7.2 6.8 9.8 8.3 7.2 6.8 9.8 8.3 7.2 6.8
1535 1535 1535 1535 1535 1535 1565 1725 1535 1535 1565 1725 1535 1535 1565 1725
1400 1600 1400 1600 1400 1600 1600 1600 1400 1600 1600 1600 1400 1600 1600 1600
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Round two for Merc’s concept four-door Coupé and Tourer. It looks smart, drives well, but isn’t exactly cheap. D PE D PE D D D PE D
CLA 220 d AMG Line CLA 250 e AMG Line Premium CLA 220 d AMG Line Premium CLA 250 e AMG Line Premium Plus CLA 220 d AMG Line Premium Plus CLA 220 d AMG Line Shooting Brake CLA 250 e AMG Line Premium SB CLA 220 d AMG Line Premium SB CLA 250 e AMG Line Premium Plus SB CLA 220 d AMG Line Premium Plus SB
401s 401 401s
4C 4C 4C 4C 4C 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
36610 40115 38110 41615 39610 37610 41115 39110 42615 40610
23064 25674 24390 26217 24954 23694 26314 25030 26847 25584
34 38 34 39 34 33 38 34 39 34
54.3-55.4 256.8 54.3-55.4 256.8 54.3-55.4 54.3-55.4 256.8 54.3-55.4 256.8 54.3-55.4
132 23 132 23 133 134 24 135 25 136
1950 1332 1950 1332 1950 1950 1332 1950 1332 1950
188 158 188 158 188 188 158 188 158 188
NEW C-CLASS D D D PE D D PE D D PE D D D D D D PE
101 101 101 101 -
295 184 295 184 295 295 184 295 184 295
221 221 221 221 -
152 149 152 149 152 147 146 147 146 147
7.1 6.8 7.1 6.8 7.1 7.2 6.9 7.2 6.9 7.2
1560 1725 1560 1725 1560 1585 1750 1585 1750 1585
1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
C 220 d Sport MH C 220 d AMG Line MH C 300 d AMG Line MH C 300 e AMG Line C 220 d AMG Line Premium MH C 300 d AMG Line Premium MH C 300 e AMG Line Premium C 220 d AMG Line Premium Plus MH C 300 d AMG Line Premium Plus MH C 300 e AMG Line Premium Plus C 220 d Sport MH C 220 d AMG Line MH C 300 d AMG Line MH C 220 d AMG Line Premium MH C 300 d AMG Line Premium MH C 220 d AMG Line Premium Plus MH C 300 d AMG Line Premium Plus MH C 300 e AMG Line Premium Plus
424s 424s 421s 424 421s 424s 421 -
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A
41850 43230 46990 46310 45980 49740 49060 49430 53190 52510 42150 43530 47290 46280 50040 49730 53490 53160
17577 19021 19736 19450 19771 20393 20115 20266 20744 20479 17703 19153 19862 19900 20516 20389 20861 20732
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
58.9-61.4 58.9-61.4 53.3-55.4 470.8 58.9-61.4 53.3-55.4 470.8 58.9-61.4 53.3-55.4 470.8 56.5-60.1 56.5-60.1 52.3-54.3 56.5-60.1 52.3-54.3 56.5-60.1 52.3-54.3 403.6
120 120 133 13 125 138 13 127 139 14 124 124 136 129 141 130 142 15
1993 1993 1993 1999 1993 1993 1999 1993 1993 1999 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1999
197 197 261 201 197 261 201 197 261 201 197 197 261 197 261 197 261 201
C-CLASS
20 20 20 127 20 20 127 20 20 127 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 127
325 325 406 236 325 406 236 325 406 236 325 325 406 325 406 325 406 236
325 325 325 325
152 152 155 152 152 155 152 152 155 152 150 150 155 150 155 150 155 149
7.3 7.3 5.7 6.1 7.3 5.7 6.1 7.3 5.7 6.1 7.4 7.4 5.8 7.4 5.8 7.4 5.8 6.2
1755 1755 1775 2080 1755 1775 2080 1755 1775 2080 1815 1815 1835 1815 1835 1815 1835 2120
1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
C-Class gains a mid-life update with a dose of extra technology and electrification. Gets a significant price hike, too. D D D D D D D D D D
C 220 d AMG Line Edition C 220 d AMG Line Edition Premium C 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Edition Premium C 220 d AMG Line Night Ed Premium Plus C 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus C 220 d AMG Line Edition C 220 d AMG Line Edition Premium C 300 d AMG Line Edition Premium C 220 d AMG Line Night Edition Prem Plus C 300 d AMG Line Night Edition Prem Plus
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2C 2C 2C 2C 2C 2O 2O 2O 2O 2O
9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A
44035 47030 49685 50025 53015 47610 50605 51995 52535 53590
22898 23985 26333 25013 28628 21901 22772 24438 24166 25723
37 38 41 39 41 41 42 44 42 44
51.4-55.4 51.4-55.4 44.8-49.6 51.4-55.4 44.8-49.6 48.7-52.3 48.7-52.3 44.1-48.7 48.7-52.3 44.1-48.7
133 134 150 145 156 141 142 153 153 167
1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950
192 192 241 192 241 192 192 241 192 241
E-CLASS
-
295 295 369 295 369 295 295 369 295 369
-
149 149 155 149 155 145 145 155 145 155
7.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.5 7.5 6.3 7.5 6.3
1650 1650 1735 1650 1735 1785 1785 1820 1785 1820
1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Lightly modified for 2020, with more technology, higher equipment levels and RDE2 compliant engines. D DE PE D DE PE D D
D D
9.5 8.1 9.5 8.1 9.5 8.1 6.6 9.5 8.1 6.6 9.5 8.1 6.6 9.7 8.2 9.7 8.2 9.7 8.2 6.7 9.7
Kerb weight (kg)
D
126 137 126 137 126 137 146 126 137 146 126 137 146 128 141 128 141 128 141 149 128 Top speed
D
221 221 221 221 Electric torque lb ft
D
207 236 207 236 207 236 184 207 236 184 207 236 184 207 236 207 236 207 236 184 207 Engine torque Lb ft
D
101 101 101 101 Electric bhp
D
114 148 114 148 114 148 158 114 148 158 114 148 158 114 148 114 148 114 148 158 114 Engine bhp/rpm
PE
1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1332 1950 1950 1332 1950 1950 1332 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1332 1950 Engine cc
D
132 128 133 130 134 130 23 134 130 23 135 131 24 130 127 131 128 133 129 22 133 CO2g/km
D
55.4-56.5 56.5-57.7 55.4-56.5 56.5-57.7 55.4-56.5 56.5-57.7 44.1-282.5 55.4-56.5 56.5-57.7 44.1-282.5 55.4-56.5 56.5-57.7 44.1-282.5 55.4-56.5 56.5-58.9 55.4-56.5 56.5-58.9 55.4-56.5 56.5-58.9 44.8-282.5 55.4-56.5 Combined mpg (Range)
PE
18 23 18 24 18 23 28 18 23 28 19 24 29 18 23 18 24 18 23 28 18 Ins. Group
D
18284 18758 20217 20677 21768 21938 23657 22094 22560 24253 23423 23914 25607 19204 20049 20920 21739 22484 23353 25523 22837 Trade-in value
D
29490 30750 32090 33350 32490 33750 36395 33990 35250 37895 35490 36790 39395 29545 30845 32185 33445 32585 33845 36990 34085 List price£
PE
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A Gearbox
D
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
Issue tested
D
397s 397s 397s 397 397s -
Doors/bodystyle
D
D
PE
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Surely must win the prize for best interior of any medium car. A-Class is roomier, and crammed full of technology.
D
D
D
A-CLASS
D
D
DE
UK dealers: 124 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited miles Maintenance: Variable schedule (G-Class 12,500 miles)
A 180 d Sport A 200 d Sport A 180 d Sport Executive Edition A 200 d Sport Executive Edition A 180 d AMG Line Executive Edition A 200 d AMG Line Executive Edition A 250 e AMG Line Executive Edition A 180 d AMG Line Premium Edition A 200 d AMG Line Premium Edition A 250 e AMG Line Premium Edition A 180 d AMG Line Premium Plus Edition A 200 d AMG Line Premium Plus Edition A 250 e AMG Line Premium Plus Edition A 180 d Sport A 200 d Sport A 180 d Sport Executive Edition A 200 d Sport Executive Edition A 180 d AMG Line Executive Edition A 200 d AMG Line Executive Edition A 250 e AMG Line Executive Edition A 180 d AMG Line Premium Edition
D
D
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MERCEDES-BENZ D
D
D
- 143 - 200 87 9.7 1750 - 143 - 200 87 9.7 1750 - 143 - 200 87 9.7 1750
LONG TERM
D
1600 1600 1400 1600 1600
Larger in every direction, and takes its interior styling cues and technology from the brilliant S-Class.
Even smarter and more stylish than before, with mild-hybrid engine range. What a great follow up! P
D PE
PE
87 1490 91 79 89 104 109 9.7 87 1490 91 79 89 104 109 9.7 92 1490 91 79 89 104 109 9.7
3 P
D
PE
2 HYBRID PE
D
D
RATING COMING SOON
Mazda’s smallest has the verve and style to compete in a crowded supermini sector. P
D
D
2 P
D
PE
UK dealers: 122 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 12,500 miles
1510 1700 1510 1510 1700
A multi-purpose vehicle that is more car-like than before, with tax efficient engines and a higher degree of technology.
D
2190 2190 2275 2190 2275
8.2 6.7 9.7 8.2 6.7
D DE PE D DE D D DE D D D DE D D D DE D D D D D D
E 220 d Sport E 300 de AMG Line Edition 414s E 300 e AMG Line Edition E 220 d AMG Line E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line MH E 300 de AMG Line 414s E 300 e AMG Line E 220 d AMG Line Premium E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium MH E 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium E 300 de AMG Line Premium 414s E 300 e AMG Line Premium E 220 d AMG Line Night Edition Prem Plus E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus MH E 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus E 300 de AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus 414 E 300 e AMG Line Night Ed Premium Plus E 220 d Sport E 300 de AMG Line Edition E 220 d AMG Line E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line MH E 300 de AMG Line E 220 d AMG Line Premium E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium MH E 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium E 300 de AMG Line Premium E 220 d AMG Line Night Edition Prem Plus E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus MH E 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus E 300 de AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus E 220 d AMG Line Premium E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium MH E 220 d AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus MH E 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus E 220 d AMG Line Premium -
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 2C 2C 2C 2C 2C 2O
9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A
42125 50070 48820 45125 49100 54380 53130 47125 51100 59645 56380 55130 49665 53600 62145 58880 57630 44165 52070 47165 51100 56380 49165 53100 61645 58380 51665 55600 64595 60880 48775 52365 51420 55010 63555 53270
23169 29541 31733 24368 26023 28278 30815 25919 27594 30419 29318 31424 31786 33768 36044 30029 32849 24732 30721 25469 27083 29881 27532 29205 31439 30941 33066 35028 37465 31658 31216 30372 32395 31356 38133 28766
34 45 43 36 40 46 44 36 41 44 47 44 37 41 44 47 44 35 45 36 40 46 36 41 44 46 37 41 44 47 38 41 38 42 45 42
47.1-53.2 217.3 176.6-188.3 47.1-53.2 44.1-48.7 217.3 176.6-188.3 47.1-53.2 44.1-48.7 39.2-42.2 217.3 176.6-188.3 47.1-53.2 44.1-48.7 39.2-42.2 217.3 176.6-188.3 45.6-50.4 201.8 45.6-50.4 43.5-47.1 201.8 45.6-50.4 43.5-47.1 38.2-40.9 201.8 45.6-50.4 43.5-47.1 38.2-40.9 201.8 47.9 44.1-44.8 47.9 44.1-44.8 39.2 45.6
139 33 35 139 152 33 35 142 152 176 33 35 156 167 189 34 36 148 36 146 156 36 150 159 181 36 161 170 192 36 153 166 155 167 189 162
1950 1950 1991 1950 1992 1950 1991 1950 1992 2925 1950 1991 1950 1992 2925 1950 1991 1950 1950 1950 1992 1950 1950 1992 2925 1950 1950 1992 2925 1950 1950 1992 1950 1992 2925 1950
192 192 208 192 261 192 208 192 261 326 192 208 192 261 326 192 208 192 192 192 261 192 192 261 326 192 192 261 326 192 192 261 192 261 326 192
121 121 20 121 121 20 121 121 20 121 121 121 20 121 20 121 20 121 20 20 -
295 295 258 295 406 295 258 295 406 516 295 258 295 406 516 295 258 295 295 295 406 295 295 406 516 295 295 406 516 295 295 406 295 406 516 295
325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 -
146 149 152 146 155 149 152 146 155 155 149 152 146 155 155 149 152 142 146 142 155 146 142 155 155 146 142 155 155 146 145 155 145 155 155 142
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7.4 5.9 5.9 7.4 6.3 5.9 5.9 7.4 6.3 5.1 5.9 5.9 7.4 6.3 5.1 5.9 5.9 7.8 6.0 7.8 6.6 6.0 7.8 6.6 5.3 6.0 7.8 6.6 5.3 6.0 7.6 6.4 7.6 6.4 5.3 7.8
1750 2060 2065 1750 1925 2060 2065 1750 1925 1845 2060 2065 1750 1925 1845 2060 2065 1845 2145 1845 2010 2145 1845 2010 2015 2145 1845 2010 2015 2145 1800 1970 1800 1970 1890 1870
2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 Towing weight (kg)
PE
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
141 149 128 141 149
0-62mph
PE
383s 383
221 221
Kerb weight (kg)
PE
LS 500h LS 500h Premium Pack LS 500h Premium Pack AWD LS 500h F Sport LS 500h Takumi AWD
Engine cc
B-CLASS 1980 1980 1980 1980
The finest expression of Lexus luxury, with all-wheel-drive available in the UK for the first time. It has real presence. PE
236 184 207 236 184
Top speed
LS
177 177 177 177
101 101
Electric torque lb ft
295 295 295 295
148 158 114 148 158
Engine torque Lb ft
3456 3456 3456 3456
1950 1332 1950 1950 1332
Electric bhp
184 184 184 184
129 22 134 130 23
Engine bhp/rpm
34.8 34.8 34.8 34.8
56.5-58.9 44.8-282.5 55.4-56.5 56.5-58.9 44.8-282.5
Engine cc
47 48 49 50
23 28 19 24 29
CO2g/km
50054 53985 57319 56265
23681 25788 24198 25055 27193
Combined mpg (Range)
86300 91500 97150 102300
35345 38490 35585 36845 39990
Ins. Group
CVT CVT CVT CVT
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Trade-in value
2C 2C 2C 2C
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
List price£
PE
-
-
Gearbox
PE
LC 500h LC 500h Sport Pack LC 500h Sport Plus Pack LC 500h Black Inspiration
A 200 d AMG Line Premium Edition A 250 e AMG Line Premium Edition A 180 d AMG Line Premium Plus Edition A 200 d AMG Line Premium Plus Edition A 250 e AMG Line Premium Plus Edition
Issue tested
PE
D PE
Power Source
PE
D
CO2g/km
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Hot new flagship Coupé that look sensational. Supercar performance is merged with excellent day-to-day frugality.
D PE
Combined mpg (Range)
0 0 0 0
Trade-in value
1680 1680 1680 1680
Ins. Group
8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9
List price£
112 112 112 112
Doors/bodystyle
LC
149 149 149 149
Doors/bodystyle
163 163 163 163
Gearbox
118 118 118 118
Issue tested
176 176 176 176
Power Source
2487 2487 2487 2487
Towing weight (kg)
Engine torque Lb ft
125 126 127 125
0-62mph
Electric bhp
51.3 51.3 50.4 51.3
Kerb weight (kg)
Engine bhp/rpm
31 32 32 36
Electric torque lb ft
Engine cc
25083 25776 27469 27722
Top speed
CO2g/km
44005 42960 47360 52305
Combined mpg (Range)
CVT CVT CVT CVT
Trade-in value
4S 4S 4S 4S
Ins. Group
388s 388s 388s 388
List price£
PE
ES 300h Premium Pack ES 300h F Sport ES 300h F Sport Takumi Pack ES 300h Takumi
Doors/bodystyle
PE
Gearbox
PE
Issue tested
Power Source PE
113
NEW CLS-CLASS
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
An uplift in technology and a straight-six diesel engine under the bonnet. No Shooting Brake this time though. D
CLS 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus -
4C 9A 71295
32083 50
38.7
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
It sets the standard for future technology, before it trickles down to the mundane. Is more finely crafted than ever before. D D D D PE D D PE D D PE D D PE
S 350 d AMG Line S 350 d AMG Line Premium S 350 d L AMG Line Premium S 400 d 4MATIC L AMG Line Premium S 580 e L AMG Line Premium S 350 d L AMG Line Premium Executive S 400 d 4MATIC L AMG Line Prem Executive S 580 e L AMG Line Premium Executive S 350 d L AMG Line Premium Plus S 400 d 4MATIC L AMG Line Premium Plus S 580 e L AMG Line Premium Plus S 350 d L AMG Line Premium Plus Executive S 400 d 4MATIC L AMG Line Prem Plus Executive S 580 e L AMG Line Prem Plus Executive
416s 416s 416s 416 -
4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S 4S
9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A
82915 89610 93610 98110 108705 95305 99805 110400 100305 104805 113600 104800 109750 118095
43116 43909 45869 51017 48917 48606 53895 50784 47143 52403 49984 49256 54875 50781
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
41.5-42.8 41.5-42.8 39.2-40.9 38.7-40.4 353.1 39.2-40.9 38.7-40.4 353.1 39.2-40.9 38.7-40.4 353.1 39.2-40.9 38.7-40.4 353.1
173 177 180 184 17 180 184 17 188 190 17 190 191 18
2925 2925 2925 2925 2999 2925 2925 2999 2925 2925 2999 2925 2925 2999
282 282 282 326 362 282 326 362 282 326 362 282 326 362
148 148 148 148
443 443 443 516 369 443 516 369 443 516 369 443 516 369
354 354 354 354
155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
6.4 6.4 6.4 5.4 5.2 6.4 5.4 5.2 6.4 5.4 5.2 6.4 5.4 5.2
2020 2020 2040 2090 2385 2040 2090 2385 2040 2090 2385 2040 2090 2385
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
RATING COMING SOON
More than purely an electric GLC, it looks different, has an efficient drivetrain installed and a modified interior. E E E
EQV 300 Sport EQV 300 Sport Premium EQV 300 Sport Premium Plus
-
5M 1A 71760 36598 44 5M 1A 74025 37753 44 5M 1A 78330 38382 45
(213) (211) (211)
0 0 0
-
- 201 - 270 98 12.1 2635 - 201 - 270 98 12.1 2635 - 201 - 270 98 12.1 2635
0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
New GLA is the eighth car on the compact car platform. Its taller, but shorter than before, with added space. D D
2100 2100 2100 2100 0 2100 2100 0 2100 2100 0 2100 2100 0
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
EQV
NEW GLA-CLASS
188 2925 326 - 516 - 155 5.0 1935 1900
S-CLASS
CO2g/km
1800 1800 1800 1800
Combined mpg (Range)
2045 1870 2045 1960
Trade-in value
6.6 7.8 6.6 5.4
Ins. Group
155 142 155 155
List price£
-
Doors/bodystyle
406 295 406 516
Gearbox
20 20 -
Issue tested
261 192 261 326
Power Source
1992 1950 1992 2925
Towing weight (kg)
Engine torque Lb ft
171 163 172 194
0-62mph
Electric bhp
42.8 45.6 42.8 38.2
Kerb weight (kg)
Engine bhp/rpm
45 42 45 48
Electric torque lb ft
Engine cc
29744 29134 30628 36482
Top speed
CO2g/km
57200 54970 58900 67560
Combined mpg (Range)
9A 9A 9A 9A
Trade-in value
2O 2O 2O 2O
Ins. Group
-
List price£
D
E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium MH E 220 d AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus E 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus MH E 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Night Ed Prem Plus
Doors/bodystyle
D
Gearbox
D
Issue tested
Power Source D
D D D D D D D D PE PE PE
GLA 200 d Sport - 5H 8A 35680 20338 31 50.4-53.3 GLA 200 d Sport Executive - 5H 8A 37180 21193 31 50.4-53.3 GLA 200 d AMG Line - 5H 8A 37180 21564 31 50.4-53.3 GLA 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line 406s 5H 8A 40330 24198 36 49.6-50.4 GLA 200 d AMG Line Executive - 5H 8A 38680 22434 32 50.4-53.3 GLA 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Executive 406s 5H 8A 41830 25098 36 49.6-50.4 GLA 200 d AMG Line Premium - 5H 8A 40180 22903 32 50.4-53.3 GLA 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium 406 5H 8A 43330 25565 36 49.6-50.4 GLA 200 d AMG Line Premium Plus - 5H 8A 41680 23341 32 50.4-53.3 GLA 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Plus 406s 5H 8A 44830 25553 37 49.6-50.4 GLA 250 e Exclusive Edition - 5H 8A 42185 28686 40 201.8 GLA 250 e Exclusive Edition Premium - 5H 8A 43685 30143 41 201.8 GLA 250 e Exclusive Edition Prem Plus - 5H 8A 45185 30274 41 201.8
140 140 142 148 142 148 142 148 143 150 31 31 32
1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1332 1332 1332
148 148 148 188 148 188 148 188 148 188 158 158 158
GLB-CLASS
101 101 101
236 236 236 295 236 295 236 295 236 295 184 184 184
221 221 221
129 129 129 136 129 136 129 136 129 136 137 137 137
8.6 8.6 8.6 7.3 8.6 7.3 8.6 7.3 8.6 7.3 7.1 7.1 7.1
1615 1615 1615 1670 1615 1670 1615 1670 1615 1670 1775 1775 1775
1800 1800 1800 2000 1800 2000 1800 2000 1800 2000 1800 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Chunky SUV for families, with seven-seats. It’s based on the A-Class, and will sell like hotcakes. D D D D D D
GLB 200 d AMG Line - 5H 8A 38300 21831 GLB 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line 405s 5H 8A 41785 22982 GLB 200 d AMG Line Premium - 5H 8A 41300 22715 GLB 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium 405 5H 8A 44785 24184 GLB 200 d AMG Line Premium Plus - 5H 8A 42800 23112 GLB 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Plus 405s 5H 8A 46285 24068
25 49.6-50.4 148 1950 148 - 236 30 47.9 155 1950 188 - 295 26 49.6-50.4 148 1950 148 - 236 31 47.9 155 1950 188 - 295 26 49.6-50.4 149 1950 148 - 236 31 47.9 156 1950 188 - 295
GLC-CLASS
-
127 135 127 135 127 135
9.0 7.6 9.0 7.6 9.0 7.6
1680 1735 1680 1735 1680 1735
1800 2000 1800 2000 1800 2000
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
It looks like a mild update, but has brand-new drivetrains and enhanced technology to battle the class best. D DE PE D D DE PE D D DE PE D DE PE D D
BADGE ENGINEERING
DE
HONDA CROSSROAD AND LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
DE
PE D D PE
D DE D D DE D D DE D DE D
D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
E E E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
53610 55110 56610 58110 61210 62710
28949 29208 29437 30217 31829 32609
tba tba tba tba tba tba
(250-257) (250-257) (250-257) (250-257) (250-257) (250-257)
0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
EQC
225 288 225 288 225 288
-
288 384 288 384 288 384
8.9 8.9 7.7 6.0 8.9 7.7 6.0
2040 2040 2105 2105 2040 2105 2105
750 750 1800 1800 750 1800 1800
99 99 99 99 99 99
2105 2105 2105 2105 2105 2105
1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
E E E
EQC 400 Sport EQC 400 AMG Line EQC 400 AMG Line Premium EQC 400 AMG Line Premium Plus
398s 398s 398s 398
5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A
70035 72030 76675 78925
42021 43218 44472 44987
50 50 50 50
(252-255) (242-245) (242-245) (241-244)
0 0 0 0
-
-
402 402 402 402
EQS
-
561 561 561 561
112 112 112 112
2495 2495 2495 2495
1800 1800 1800 1800
RATING COMING SOON
114
Diesel&EcoCar
329 329 329 329 329 649 649
-
419 419 419 419 419 701 701
130 130 130 130 130 155 155
CO2g/km
Engine cc
Engine bhp/rpm
Electric bhp
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
D D
tba 47 tba tba 48 tba tba 48 48 49 49
39.2-44.8 313.9-353.1 33.6-35.8 39.2-44.8 313.9-353.1 33.6-35.8 39.2-44.8 313.9-353.1 33.6-35.8 313.9 33.6-’34.0
179 20 206 185 23 219 186 23 220 24 218
1993 1950 2925 1993 1950 2925 1993 1950 2925 1950 2925
268 192 326 268 192 326 268 192 326 192 326
20 134 20 134 20 134 134 -
406 295 516 406 295 516 406 295 516 295 516
325 325 325 325 -
143 140 152 143 140 152 143 140 152 130 149
6.8 6.9 5.7 6.8 6.9 5.7 6.8 6.9 5.7 6.9 5.7
2280 2655 2280 2280 2655 2280 2280 2655 2280 2690 2310
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 2700 2700
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
GLS 400 d 4MATIC Night Edition GLS 400 d 4MATIC Night Edition Executive
-
5H 9A 85695 48846 48 31.7-32.1 229 2925 326 - 516 - 148 6.3 2505 3500 5H 9A 93945 53549 49 31.7-32.1 231 2925 326 - 516 - 148 6.3 2505 3500 RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
750 750 750 750 750 750 750
-
5H 9A 108880 77305 50 5H 9A 115380 79612 50 5H 9A 123380 85132 50
25.7 25.7 25.7
288 2925 326 - 516 - 130 6.4 2489 3500 289 2925 326 - 516 - 130 6.4 2489 3500 290 2925 326 - 516 - 130 6.4 2489 3500 RATING COMING SOON
Most often seen transporting VIPs or as a posh hotel shuttle, it’s refined and upper crust with a price tag to match. D D D D D
V 220 d Sport Long V 220 d AMG Line Long V 300 d AMG Line Long V 220 d Sport Extra Long V 220 d AMG Line Extra Long V 300 d AMG Line Extra Long
-
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A
61880 63750 67955 60485 62360 66560
37747 41438 43491 39315 40534 43930
37 37 40 35 37 40
37.2 37.2 36.2 37.2 37.2 36.2
198 198 205 199 199 205
1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950
161 161 233 161 161 233
-
VITO
280 280 369 280 280 369
-
121 121 137 121 121 137
11.1 11.1 7.9 11.2 11.2 7.9
2152 2152 2150 2177 2177 2175
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
RATING COMING SOON
It’s the commercial version of the V-Class, but with all of the same attributes. Nothing says posh than the three-pointed star. E E E D D D D D D
2480 2480 2480 2480 2480 2655 2655
G 400 d 4MATIC Edition G 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium G 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Plus
V-CLASS
D
6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 3.8 3.8
Towing weight (kg)
-
0-62mph
-
Kerb weight (kg)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Combined mpg (Range)
tba (453) tba (443) tba (439) tba (412) tba (407) tba (336-358) tba (336-358) Ins. Group
Power Source
E
55166 58946 62726 58946 62726 84866 84866 Trade-in value
E
102160 109160 116160 109160 116160 157160 157160 List price£
E
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A Gearbox
E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Issue tested
E
-
Doors/bodystyle
E
EQS 450+ AMG Line EQS 450+ AMG Line Premium EQS 450+ AMG Line Premium Plus EQS 450+ Luxury EQS 450+ Exclusive Luxury EQS 53 AMG 4MATIC+ Night Edition EQS 53 AMG 4MATIC+ Touring
D
E
5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
Pure electric power hit the S-Class sector, with superfluous performance,a luxurious interior and excellent range. E
43933 43044 46187 44842 45214 47027 46850 45563 47446 44887 47086
G-CLASS
D
7.7 6.0 7.7 6.0 7.7 6.0
More than purely an electric GLC, it looks different, has an efficient drivetrain installed and a modified interior. E
66565 69425 69980 70065 72925 73480 74365 77225 77780 76080 77190
D D D D D D D
e Tourer Pro FWD L2 e Tourer Pro FWD L3 e Tourer Select FWD L2 e Tourer Select FWD L3 Tourer Pro 114 CDI RWD L1 Tourer Pro 114 CDI RWD L2 Tourer Pro 114 CDI RWD L3 Tourer Select 114 CDI RWD L1 Tourer Select 116 CDI RWD L1 Tourer Select 119 CDI RWD L1 Tourer Select 114 CDI RWD L2 Tourer Select 116 CDI RWD L2 Tourer Select 119 CDI RWD L2 Tourer Select 114 CDI RWD L3 Tourer Select 116 CDI RWD L3 Tourer Select 119 CDI RWD L3 Tourer Sport 116 CDI RWD L1 Tourer Sport 119 CDI RWD L1
-
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
1A 1A 1A 1A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A
62340 62964 65088 65712 38892 39402 40068 42612 44112 46878 43110 44616 47382 43788 45288 48054 51696 52638
21196 21408 20828 21028 21002 21277 21236 21732 22056 22033 21986 22308 22270 22332 22644 22585 25848 25793
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
(221) (221) (218) (217) 39.8 39.2 39.2 38.7 38.7 37.2 38.7 38.7 36.7 38.2 38.2 36.7 37.2 35.3
0 0 0 0 186 188 188 190 190 200 192 192 202 193 193 203 199 209
1749 1749 1749 1749 1950 1950 1749 1950 1950 1749 1950 1950 1950 1950
134 134 134 134 161 188 134 161 188 134 161 188 161 188
201 201 201 201 -
243 243 243 243 280 325 243 280 325 243 280 325 280 325
267 267 267 267 -
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
2759 2784 2835 2860 2187 2239 2264 2304 2304 2294 2356 2356 2346 2381 2381 2371 2360 2350
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba Towing weight (kg)
E
-
9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A
0-62mph
99 99 99 99 99 99 99
RATING COMING SOON
EQB 300 4MATIC AMG Line EQB 350 4MATIC AMG Line EQB 300 4MATIC AMG Line Premium EQB 350 4MATIC AMG Line Premium EQB 300 4MATIC Launch Edition EQB 350 4MATIC Launch Edition
2200 2000 2000 2200 2500 2000 2000 2200 2500 2000 2000 2500 2000 2000 2500 2500 2000 2000 2500 2500 2000 2000
Kerb weight (kg)
E
1835 2125 2030 1835 1845 2125 2030 1835 1845 2125 2030 1845 2135 2040 1845 1875 2135 2040 1845 1875 2135 2040
Monstrously expensive, but also a monstrous package. Despite looking similar to before, it’s been totally re-engineered.
The GLB gets electrified with a roomy cabin, chunky looks, and a long list of equipment. It looks like a winner! E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5C 5C
Top speed
277 277 288 384 277 288 384
-
Electric torque lb ft
EQB
-
GLE 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line (5-seats) GLE 350 de 4MATIC AMG Line (5-seats) GLE 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line (7-seats) GLE 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium (5) GLE 350 de 4MATIC AMG Line Premium (5) GLE 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium (5) GLE 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus (5) GLE 350 de 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus (5) GLE 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus (7) GLE 350 de 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus GLE 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Plus
Engine torque Lb ft
188 188 225 288 188 225 288
7.7 6.2 5.7 7.7 6.5 6.2 5.7 7.7 6.5 6.2 5.7 7.9 6.2 5.7 7.9 6.6 6.2 5.7 7.9 6.6 6.2 5.7
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Electric bhp
-
134 143 143 134 144 143 143 134 144 143 143 135 143 143 135 145 143 143 135 145 143 143
Engine bhp/rpm
-
325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325
Engine cc
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
295 295 258 295 369 295 258 295 369 295 258 295 295 258 295 369 295 258 295 369 295 258
CO2g/km
(261-263) (258-260) (263-264) (263-264) (252-254) (257-258) (257-258)
121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121
Combined mpg (Range)
37 37 42 44 38 42 45
192 192 208 192 241 192 208 192 241 192 208 192 192 208 192 241 192 208 192 241 192 208
Ins. Group
25655 26956 27815 28095 27565 28345 29125
1950 1950 1991 1950 1950 1950 1991 1950 1950 1950 1991 1950 1950 1991 1950 1950 1950 1991 1950 1950 1950 1991
Trade-in value
47510 49010 51510 53010 52010 54510 56010
166 50 54 159 173 48 52 162 174 49 53 167 51 54 174 182 55 58 175 184 55 59
List price£
E
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
44.1-46.3 148.7-156.9 117.7-122.8 44.1-46.3 42.2-42.8 148.7-156.9 117.7-122.8 44.1-46.3 42.2-42.8 148.7-156.9 117.7-122.8 40.9-44.1 134.5-148.7 108.7-117.7 40.9-44.1 40.4-40.9 134.5-148.7 108.7-117.7 40.9-44.1 40.4-40.9 134.5-148.7 108.7-117.7
Gearbox
E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
32 44 43 32 36 45 43 tba 37 45 43 32 44 43 33 37 45 43 tba 38 45 43
Issue tested
E
421 421s 421s -
28934 30649 30662 30246 32113 31251 32398 31056 32425 32273 33043 32133 34915 33344 32597 34860 36679 34514 33795 28116 37182 35595
Doors/bodystyle
E
EQA 250 Sport EQA 250 AMG Line EQA 300 4MATIC AMG Line EQA 350 4MATIC AMG Line EQA 250 AMG Line Premium EQA 300 4MATIC AMG Line Premium EQA 350 4MATIC AMG Line Premium
45210 51081 49455 48010 49405 53881 52255 51760 53155 57631 56005 49435 55420 53780 52575 53630 58220 56580 56325 57380 61970 60330
It’s a brute of a vehicle, crowning Merc’s wide range of SUVs. It’s bigger, brasher and better equipped.
Power Source
E
9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A
GLS-CLASS
All-electric version of the pumped up GLA. Posh interior, pretty roomy and great to drive. It’s pricey, though. E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C 5C
Challenger to the X5 now available with 5- or 7-seats. Roomier, more high tech and with extra space.
D
E
-
GLE-CLASS
As part of the tie-up between Honda and Rover Group in the 1980s and 90s, there was, on occasions, some borrowing of designs going on, as well as the joint venture products that resulted in the Rover 200, 400, 600 and 800 and Honda Concerto, Civic, Accord and Legend. In October 1993, Honda launched a version of the Land Rover Discovery in Japan, and though it didn’t have a diesel engine under the bonnet, the Crossroad was famed for being the only Honda-badged vehicle to have a V8 petrol engine fitted, in this case Land Rover’s 182bhp 3.9litre V8 that started out as a Buick unit. It continued on sale until 1998, even after BMW purchased Rover Group from British Aerospace, which no doubt caused strained relations between the firms. Changes to the off-roader were limited to Crossroad badges on the front wings, and Honda badges for the nose, tail, alloy wheel centre caps, radio and steering wheel. EQA
GLC 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line GLC 300 de 4MATIC AMG Line GLC 300 e 4MATIC AMG Line GLC 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium GLC 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium GLC 300 de 4MATIC AMG Line Premium GLC 300 e 4MATIC AMG Line Premium GLC 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus GLC 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus GLC 300 de 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus GLC 300 e 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus GLC 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line GLC 300 de 4MATIC AMG Line GLC 300 e 4MATIC AMG Line GLC 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium GLC 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Premium GLC 300 de 4MATIC AMG Line Premium GLC 300 e 4MATIC AMG Line Premium GLC 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus GLC 300 d 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus GLC 300 de 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus GLC 300 e 4MATIC AMG Line Prem Plus
MG TEST
First electric estate car on the market, which is ideal for the taxi market. Its looks may be too sobre for some.
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
- 154 - 192 115 7.7 1550 - 154 - 192 115 7.7 1565
PE
0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
HS
-
207 207 207 207 207 207
D
108 108 108 108 108 108
8.2 8.2 8.2 8.4 8.4 8.4
1670 1610 1610 1620 1620 1620
500 500 500 500 500 500
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
MG’s second attack on the electrified SUV market, with a well-priced offering that looks smart and is well kitted out. PE PE
PHEV 1.5 T-GDI Excite PHEV 1.5 T-GDI Exclusive
409s 5H 10A 30640 14707 27 409 5H 10A 33140 15907 28
155.8 155.8
E P P P P P P
418 418s 418s 418s -
3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 3H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 6M 6A 6M 6A 6M 6M
27000 29000 34500 35050 17415 18815 18815 20215 18115 19475
15930 16530 21390 21731 11146 12042 12982 13948 11594 13243
22 22 23 tba 13 14 19 20 13 19
(144-145) (143-144) (140-142) (140-143) 50.4-52.3 50.4-51.4 47.9-51.4 47.9-51.4 50.4-51.4 47.9-51.4
0 0 0 0 122 124 124 124 124 125
1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499
101 101 134 134 101 134
COUNTRYMAN
181 181 181 181 -
140 140 162 162 140 162
199 199 199 199 -
93 93 93 93 120 120 130 130 119 129
PE PE PE
Cooper S E Classic PHEV ALL4 Cooper S E Sport PHEV ALL4 Cooper S E Exclusive PHEV ALL4 Cooper S E Untamed Edition PHEV ALL4
1365 1365 1365 1365 tba tba tba tba tba tba
0 0 0 0 tba tba tba tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
-
5H 5H 5H 5H
6A 6A 6A 6A
34500 37300 37300 38950
22425 24245 24245 25318
26 26 26 26
148.7-166.2 148.7-166.2 148.7-166.2 148.7-166.2
42 43 44 41
1499 1499 1499 1499
123 123 123 123
94 94 94 94
162 162 162 162
122 122 122 122
122 122 122 122
6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8
D
D PE PE D PE PE
1790 1790 1790 1790
0 0 0 0
D D PE D D PE PE D
D
MICRA
PE
-
5H 5M 16675 5H 5M 19755
8838 9878
8 9
50.4-53.3 121 999 91 50.4-53.3 121 999 91
- 118 - 111 11.8 1135 1200 - 118 - 111 11.8 1135 1200
LONG TERM
LEAF
TEST
The second generation Leaf is easy to live with, reliable, and costs pennies to run, but is outmoded by rivals.
Acenta N-Connecta Tekna e+ N-Connecta e+ Tekna
E E E E E
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
375s 375s 375 391s 391
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
26995 28995 30495 33445 34945
12958 13628 14638 15719 16424
21 21 21 25 26
(168) (168) (168) (239) (239)
0 0 0 0 0
-
-
148 148 148 215 215
ARIYA
-
236 236 236 251 251
90 90 90 98 98
7.9 7.9 7.9 6.9 6.9
1580 1580 1580 1709 1709
RATING COMING SOON
Advance 63kWh Evolve 87kWh Evolve e-4orce 87kWh Performance e-4orce 87kWh
E E E
-
5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A
41845 51090 53790 58440
23852 29121 30660 33311
tba tba tba tba
(223) (310) (285) (245)
0 0 0 0
-
-
215 239 302 389
-
221 221 443 443
100 100 124 124
7.5 7.6 5.7 5.1
tba 750 tba 750 tba 1500 tba 1500
208
P D E P P P D E P P P D E P P E
404s 399s 404s 399s 404s 399s 404s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 6M 8A 6M 1A 6M 8A 8A 6M 1A 6M 8A 8A 6M 1A 6M 8A 1A
19080 20180 21610 21880 28695 21480 22910 24080 23180 29995 23430 24860 26030 25130 33445 24330 26930 34345
12020 12310 13182 11815 15495 13318 14204 15411 12981 16797 14995 15910 16920 14827 19733 15571 17505 20264
12 19 19 21 26 19 19 24 21 27 20 20 25 22 28 20 25 28
48.2-55.6 48.9-56.7 44.3-50.3 63.5-73.6 (218-224) 48.9-56.7 44.3-50.3 46.0-51.9 63.5-73.6 (218-224) 48.9-56.7 44.3-50.3 46.0-51.9 63.5-73.6 (218-224) 48.9-56.7 46.0-51.9 (218-224)
119 115 122 107 0 116 122 121 107 0 117 123 122 108 0 117 122 0
1199 1199 1199 1499 1199 1199 1199 1499 1199 1199 1199 1499 1199 1199 -
74 101 101 101 101 101 129 101 101 101 129 101 101 129 -
134 134 134 134
87 151 151 184 151 151 170 184 151 151 170 184 151 170 -
192 192 192 192
106 117 117 117 93 117 117 129 117 93 117 117 129 117 93 117 129 93
980 1090 1090 1090 1455 1090 1090 1158 1090 1455 1090 1090 1158 1090 1455 1090 1158 1455
500 1200 1200 1200 0 1200 1200 1200 1200 0 1200 1200 1200 1200 0 1200 1200 0
2008
TEST
Adopts Peugeot’s latest corporate look, in addition to a suite of changes. It’s good to drive and economical, too. 1199 1499 1199 1199 1499 1199 -
99 109 99 129 109 129 -
134 134 134 134
151 184 151 170 184 170 -
192 192 192 192
115 112 93 115 122 112 93 122 93 93
CO2g/km
Engine cc
Engine bhp/rpm
Electric bhp
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
10.9 10.5 9.0 10.9 8.9 10.5 9.0 8.9 9.0 9.0
1188 1205 1548 1188 1192 1205 1548 1192 1548 1548
1200 1200 0 1200 1200 1200 0 1200 0 0 Towing weight (kg)
123 117 0 123 125 117 0 125 0 0
0-62mph
46.5-52.6 57.4-65.7 (206-212) 46.5-52.6 45.2-52.6 57.4-65.7 (206-212) 45.2-52.6 (206-212) (206-212)
Kerb weight (kg)
13 15 25 14 18 15 25 19 26 27
Combined mpg (Range)
Power Source
E
14323 13871 19209 15088 15321 14783 20121 16731 21461 22145
Ins. Group
E
22735 24335 33700 24335 25535 25935 35300 27885 37650 38850
Trade-in value
P
6M 6M 1A 6M 6M 6M 1A 6M 1A 1A
List price£
E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Gearbox
P D
Issue tested
E P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Doors/bodystyle
D
Active Premium 1.2 PureTech 100 Active Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 110 Active Premium Electric 136 Allure Premium 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium 1.2 PureTech 130 Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 110 Allure Premium Electric 136 GT 1.2 PureTech 130 GT Electric 136 GT Premium Electric 136
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
20 21 21 29 37 22 22 30 38 22 31 38
50.2-60.8 50.2-60.8 47.1-57.8 157.2-222.3 166.2-235.4 50.2-60.8 47.1-57.8 157.2-222.3 166.2-235.4 47.1-57.8 157.2-222.3 166.2-235.4
130 130 135 31 30 131 136 32 30 136 32 31
1499 1499 1499 1598 1598 1499 1499 1598 1598 1499 1598 1598
129 129 129 178 197 129 129 178 197 129 178 197
109 220 109 220 109 220
221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221 221
236 236 236 236 236 236
119 10.8 119 10.8 117 11.5 140 8.9 149 6.1 119 10.8 117 11.5 140 8.9 149 6.1 117 11.5 140 8.9 149 6.1
1429 1429 1429 1760 1840 1429 1429 1760 1840 1429 1760 1840
1500 1500 1300 1250 1250 1500 1300 1250 1250 1300 1250 1250
Active Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure Premium Hybrid 225 GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Hybrid 225 GT Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Premium Hybrid 225 Peugeot Sport Engineered Hybrid4 SW Active Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 SW Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 SW Allure Premium Hybrid 225 SW GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130 SW GT Hybrid 225 SW GT Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 SW GT Premium Hybrid 225 SW Peugeot Sport Engineered Hybrid4
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
403s 403s 403s 391s 391s 391s 391s 415
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
30950 33100 37295 33550 37745 35750 40945 54030 32550 34850 39045 35300 39495 37600 42795 55830
13309 14564 16410 15098 16985 16088 18425 24314 14322 17077 19132 15885 17773 16920 19258 25124
22 24 31 24 33 24 33 41 22 24 31 24 33 24 33 41
52.4-62.0 52.4-62.0 166.2-235.4 52.4-62.0 166.2-235.4 52.4-62.0 166.2-235.4 138.9 52.4-62.0 52.4-62.0 166.2-235.4 52.4-62.0 166.2-235.4 52.4-62.0 166.2-235.4 138.9
121 121 29 122 32 128 33 42 124 124 30 125 34 131 34 42
1499 1499 1598 1499 1598 1499 1598 1598 1499 1499 1598 1499 1598 1499 1598 1598
129 129 178 129 178 129 178 197 129 129 178 129 178 129 178 197
109 109 109 220 109 109 109 220
221 221 184 221 184 221 184 221 221 221 184 221 184 221 184 221
249 249 249 520 249 249 249 520
129 129 155 129 155 129 155 155 129 129 155 129 155 129 155 155
10.0 10.0 8.3 10.0 8.3 10.0 8.3 5.2 10.1 10.1 8.3 10.1 8.3 10.1 8.3 5.2
1420 1420 1720 1420 1720 1420 1720 1850 1430 1430 1745 1430 1745 1430 1745 1875
1500 1500 1330 1500 1330 1500 1330 1260 1500 1500 1340 1500 1340 1500 1340 1270
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
D
Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130
-
5H 8A 37750 22650 21 47.1-57.8 140 1499 129 - 221 - 118 11.8 1536 1200 5H 8A 39250 24335 22 47.1-57.8 141 1499 129 - 221 - 118 11.8 1536 1200 5H 8A 41150 25513 22 47.1-57.8 141 1499 129 - 221 - 118 11.8 1536 1200
RIFTER
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
The new name for Partner Tepee. It has the carrying capacity of a small truck, yet is undemanding and easy to drive. E E
Allure Premium Electric GT Electric Long Allure Premium Electric
-
5M 1A 30450 18575 tba 5M 1A 34690 21855 tba 5M 1A 34910 20597 tba
(172) (172) (166)
0 0 0
-
- 134 - 192 83 11.2 1690 750 - 134 - 192 83 11.2 1690 750 - 134 - 192 83 11.2 1809 750
TRAVELLER
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
It’s huge inside, especially in long wheelbase guise. Good to drive, well equipped, it’s a winner. E
Active Electric Allure Electric Allure Electric Long
-
5M 1A 49100 27496 37 5M 1A 53435 30458 38 5M 1A 54275 30937 39
(148) (148) (148)
0 0 0
-
- 134 - 192 81 10.8 1894 1000 - 134 - 192 81 10.8 1894 1000 - 134 - 192 81 10.8 1914 1000
UK dealers: 2 Warranty: tba Maintenance: tba
1 14.9 9.9 10.8 10.2 8.1 9.9 10.8 8.7 10.2 8.1 9.9 10.8 8.7 10.2 8.1 9.9 8.7 8.1
LONG TERM
P
20016 21824 22864 25142 28392 22994 24034 26312 29562 25269 27547 30797
POLESTAR
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Active Premium 1.2 PureTech 75 Active Premium 1.2 PureTech 100 Active Premium 1.2 PureTech 100 Active Premium BlueHDi 100 Active Premium Electric 136 Allure Premium 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium 1.2 PureTech 130 Allure Premium BlueHDi 100 Allure Premium Electric 136 GT 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 1.2 PureTech 100 GT 1.2 PureTech 130 GT BlueHDi 100 GT Electric 136 GT Premium 1.2 PureTech 100 GT Premium 1.2 PureTech 130 GT Premium Electric 136
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Sharp looking follow-up to the first 208 that’s roomier, better to drive, more generously equipped and safer. P
31275 33575 35175 38680 43680 35375 36975 40480 45480 38875 42380 47380
Now upgraded, it has all of the benefits of the 3008, in a roomier and more practical package, with seven seats.
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UK dealers: 179 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 10,000 miles (108), 16,000 miles (PureTech and 1.5 BlueHDi) 18,500 miles (Hybrid) 20,000 miles (2.0 BlueHDi)
6M 6M 8A 8A 8A 6M 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
5008
E
PEUGEOT
P
PE
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0 0 0 0 0
Nissan hopes to take the SUV market by storm, like it did the Leaf segment, with a pleasing, great looking SUV. E
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RATING COMING SOON
1000Nm of torque is the headline figure of this bespoke performance Coupé from Polestar. We’ve yet to try it.
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PE
2S 8A 139000 70890 tba
(336)
15 1969 305 228 321 354 155 4.2 2350
2
0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Polestar’s answer to the Tesla Model 3, using Volvo knowhow and an electric drivetrain, it’s an interesting proposition. E E E
Standard Range Single Motor Long Range Single Motor Long Range Dual Motor
- 5H 1A 39900 23541 34 (255-275) - 5H 1A 42900 25311 35 (316-336) 406 5H 1A 45900 27081 42 (282-299)
0 0 0
-
- 221 - 243 100 7.4 tba 1500 - 228 - 243 100 7.4 tba 1500 - 402 - 487 127 4.7 2123 1500
PORSCHE UK dealers: 46 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited miles Maintenance: 20,000 miles
TAYCAN
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Porsche’s set to shake up the pure-electric sports car market and give Tesla a fright at the same time. E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
Power Source
Acenta IG-T 92 Tekna IG-T 92
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Peugeot unleashes a stunner. Highlights are frameless doors, superb economy and a great driving experience.
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Sharp looks and a mature driving experience make the Micra a better all-rounder than ever before.
411s 411s 411s -
508
PE
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Active Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure Premium Hybrid 225 Allure Premium Hybrid4 300 GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Hybrid 225 GT Hybrid4 300 GT Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Premium Hybrid 225 GT Premium Hybrid4 300
TEST
UK dealers: 165 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles (Navara 5 years/100,000 miles) Maintenance: 12,500 miles
P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
LONG TERM
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NISSAN P
List price£
3008 D
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7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 10.3 10.3 8.2 8.1 10.6 8.4
Even bigger and bolder than before, and with a price hike. Is it worth it? You bet it is, it’s a hugely competent car. PE
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RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
The original small car now comes with Electric power, in addition to petrol. It’s cheeky, it’s fun and affordable.
E
PE
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HATCH
E
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UK dealers: 130 Warranty: 3 years/Unlimited miles Maintenance: Variable schedule
Electric Level 1 Electric Level 2 Electric Level 3 Electric Resolute Edition One Classic One Classic Cooper Classic Cooper Classic One Classic Cooper Classic
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The latest 3008 is better than ever, thanks to extra technology, and is still one of the best medium SUVs in its class.
43 1490 160 121 184 170 118 7.1 1737 1500 43 1490 160 121 184 170 118 7.1 1775 1500
MINI E
PE
1550 1550 1500 1550 1500 1550 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1450 1500 1450 1500 1450 1450 1450 1450
(Performance Battery) (Performance Battery Plus) 4S (Performance Battery) 4S (Performance Battery Plus) GTS Turbo Turbo S 4 Sport Turismo (Performance Battery) 4 Sport Turismo (Performance Battery Plus) 4S Sport Turismo (Performance Battery) 4S Sport Turismo (Performance Battery Plus) GTS Sport Turismo Turbo Sport Turismo Turbo S Sport Turismo 4 Cross Turismo 4S Cross Turismo
404 421
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
2A 2A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 2A 1A 1A
72905 76954 84085 87991 104245 116925 139335 73705 77754 84885 88791 105045 117615 140135 81555 88325
51763 54637 59700 62474 74014 81848 98928 49382 52095 61117 63930 75632 79978 96693 54642 63594
48 49 50 50 50 50 50 tba tba tba tba 50 tba tba 50 50
(220-268) (253-301) (208-254) (242-288) (273-313) (238-281) (242-258) (222-269) (259-306) (222-274) (259-309) (263-304) (265-306) (265-285) (242-283) (241-281)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
402 469 523 563 590 671 751 402 469 523 563 590 671 751 469 563
-
254 263 472 479 627 627 774 254 263 472 479 627 627 774 369 479
143 143 155 155 155 161 161 143 143 155 155 155 162 162 137 149
www.dieselcar.com
5.4 5.4 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.2 2.8 5.4 5.4 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.2 2.8 5.1 4.1
2125 2205 2215 2295 2370 2305 2295 2155 2235 2245 2325 2385 2405 2400 2320 2320
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Towing weight (kg)
174 174 174 154 154 154
1361 1361 1603 1361 1603 1361 1603 1633 1603 1633 1400 1400 1659 1400 1659 1400 1659 1687 1659 1687
0-62mph
-
129 10.6 129 10.6 139 7.6 129 10.6 139 7.6 129 10.6 139 7.6 146 8.0 139 7.6 146 8.0 129 10.9 129 10.9 139 7.7 129 10.9 139 7.7 129 10.9 139 7.7 146 7.6 139 7.7 146 7.6
Kerb weight (kg)
-
236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236
Top speed
0 0 0 0 0 0
221 221 184 221 184 221 184 184 184 184 221 221 184 221 184 221 184 184 184 184
Electric torque lb ft
(198) (198) (198) (273) (273) (273)
109 109 109 109 109 109 109 109 109 109 109 109
Engine torque Lb ft
tba tba tba 28 28 28
129 129 148 129 148 129 148 177 148 177 129 129 148 129 148 129 148 177 148 177
Electric bhp
13473 14698 14943 14453 16413 16658
1499 1499 1598 1499 1598 1499 1598 1598 1598 1598 1499 1499 1598 1499 1598 1499 1598 1598 1598 1598
Engine bhp/rpm
E
27495 29995 30495 29495 33495 33995
117 120 25 120 25 121 26 27 26 26 118 121 25 121 25 121 26 26 26 26
Engine cc
E
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
tba 54.1-65.4 tba 54.1-65.4 tba 213.7-281.1 tba 54.1-65.4 tba 213.7-281.1 tba 54.1-65.4 tba 213.7-281.1 tba 213.8-266.2 tba 213.7-281.1 tba 213.8-266.2 tba 56.9-65.0 tba 56.9-65.0 tba 213.7-281.1 tba 56.9-65.0 tba 213.7-281.1 tba 56.9-65.0 tba 213.7-281.1 tba 213.8-266.2 tba 213.7-281.1 tba 213.8-266.2
CO2g/km
E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
D
12268 13119 15488 13533 15902 15660 18235 18935 19035 19735 12263 13374 15692 13779 16097 15610 18082 18754 18850 19522
Combined mpg (Range)
E
420s 420s 420
D PE
26670 28520 33670 29420 34570 31320 36470 37870 38070 39470 27870 29720 34870 30620 35770 32520 37670 39070 39270 40670
Ins. Group
EV SE Standard Range EV Trophy Standard Range EV Trophy Connect Standard Range EV SE Long Range EV Trophy Long Range EV Trophy Connect Long Range
PE
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Trade-in value
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
List price£
0 0
PE
-
Gearbox
(250) (250)
A unique nose treatment picks the EV out from the ICE variant. Great value, roomy and now a longer range. E
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Active Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure Hybrid 180 Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Allure Premium Hybrid 180 GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130 GT Hybrid 180 GT Hybrid 225 GT Premium Hybrid 180 GT Premium Hybrid 225 SW Active Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 SW Allure 1.5 BlueHDi 130 SW Allure Hybrid 180 SW Allure Premium 1.5 BlueHDi 130 SW Allure Premium Hybrid 180 SW GT 1.5 BlueHDi 130 SW GT Hybrid 180 SW GT Hybrid 225 SW GT Premium Hybrid 180 SW GT Premium Hybrid 225
Issue tested
420s 5E 1A 27945 12296 27 420 5E 1A 30445 12787 27
NEW ZS E
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Doors/bodystyle
EV Excite EV Exclusive
E
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5
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
One of the most striking cars in the segment, it’s larger and more advanced, with diesel and PHEV drivetrains.
PE
LONG TERM
E
NEW 308
PE
UK dealers: 144 Warranty: 7 years/80,000 miles Maintenance: 15,000 miles
Doors/bodystyle
tba tba tba tba tba tba
Gearbox
2412 2402 2759 2784 2835 2860
Issue tested
tba tba tba tba tba tba
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
201 1950 161 - 280 - tba 211 1950 188 - 325 - tba 0 - 201 - 267 tba 0 - 201 - 267 tba 0 - 201 - 267 tba 0 - 201 - 267 tba
0-62mph
36.7 35.3 (221) (221) (218) (217)
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
tba tba tba tba tba tba
Electric bhp
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Engine bhp/rpm
25926 26034 21316 21744 21028 21229
Engine cc
CO2g/km
51852 53130 62694 63954 65712 66342
Combined mpg (Range)
9A 9A 1A 1A 1A 1A
Trade-in value
E
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
Ins. Group
E
List price£
E
-
Doors/bodystyle
E
Gearbox
D
Issue tested
Power Source
Tourer Sport 116 CDI RWD L2 Tourer Sport 119 CDI RWD L2 e Tourer Pro FWD L2 e Tourer Pro FWD L3 e Tourer Select FWD L2 e Tourer Select FWD L3
D
115
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
P P
Porsche’s Gran Turismo is updated, with more power, a more dynamic appearance and additional technology. 174 174 185 196 174 174 182 196
2285 2285 2300 2425 2300 2300 2315 2440
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TEST P P D D D D D
DID YOU KNOW?
P D D D
MG ZR, ZS, AND ZT
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One of the lead designers involved in turning the Rover 25, 45 and 75 into the MG ZR, ZS and ZT was Harris Mann, who was involved in the design of the Austin Allegro, Austin Princess and Triumph TR7. He worked alongside Peter Stevens who was appointed design director of MG Rover in 2000
SE 2.0 TDI SE 2.0 TDI SE 2.0 TDI SE 2.0 TDI 4Drive SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI 4Drive FR 2.0 TDI FR 2.0 TDI FR 2.0 TDI 4Drive FR Sport 2.0 TDI FR Sport 2.0 TDI FR Sport 2.0 TDI 4Drive Xperience 2.0 TDI Xperience 2.0 TDI Xperience 2.0 TDI Xperience 2.0 TDI 4Drive Xperience Lux 2.0 TDI Xperience Lux 2.0 TDI Xperience Lux 2.0 TDI Xperience Lux 2.0 TDI 4Drive
D D D D D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
3rd generation Cayenne gets a tech boost and added refinement, despite almost looking the same as before.
PE PE PE PE
401 401s -
5H 5H 5H 5C 5C 5C
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
71110 77400 129370 73870 77910 131650
48355 52632 81503 50970 53758 85573
50 50 50 50 50 50
91.1 85.6 74.3 88.3 85.6 74.3
71 75 86 73 75 87
2995 2995 3996 2995 2995 3996
335 335 542 335 335 542
134 134 134 134 134 134
332 332 568 332 332 568
295 295 295 295 295 295
157 157 183 157 157 183
D
5.0 5.0 3.8 5.1 5.1 3.8
2370 2370 2565 2435 2435 2610
3500 3500 tba tba tba tba
RENAULT Car of the year
TEST
2020
P PE P PE PE P PE
CLIO
PE PE
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 1A 6M 1A 1A 6M 1A
18795 21395 19895 22495 25095 20995 23595
9773 12409 10743 13047 14555 11757 13685
14 18 14 18 tba 10 12
54.3 64.2 53.3 64.2 64.2 53.3 62.8
119 96 119 96 100 120 97
999 1598 999 1598 1598 999 1598
90 90 90 90 90 90 90
48 48 48 48
118 106 118 106 106 118 106
151 151 151 151
112 112 112 112 112 112 112
12.2 9.9 12.2 9.9 9.9 12.2 9.9
1174 1323 1174 1323 1323 1174 1323
900 900 900 900 900 900 900
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
402s 5H 1A 30495 12503 22
(238)
0
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0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Evolution E-Tech Hybrid 145 Techno E-Tech Hybrid 145 Techno E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160 Rive Gauche E-Tech Hybrid 145 R.S. Line E-Tech Hybrid 145 R.S. Line E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160
421s 421s 421s 421 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
24795 26395 31295 27595 27995 32895
16365 16893 16586 17661 17917 17434
19 19 21 13 14 18
56.5 56.5 217.3 57.7 56.5 201.8
108 109 30 109 109 31
1598 1598 1598 1598 1598 1598
93 93 93 93 93 93
48 48 66 48 48 66
109 109 106 109 109 106
184 184 151 184 184 151
106 106 107 106 106 107
PE
422s 5H 1A 27695 16340 14 422 5H 1A 29995 17397 15 422s 5H 1A 32295 18408 15
58.9 58.9 58.9
1472 1472 1564 1482 1482 1564
750 750 750 750 750 750
108 1598 93 48 109 184 107 10.8 1435 760 109 1598 93 48 109 184 107 10.8 1435 760 109 1598 93 48 109 184 107 10.8 1435 760
TRAFIC PASSENGER
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
The only option if you want a roomy, super-sized Renault now that the Grand Scenic is no longer. Business SL28 dCi 110 Business SL28 dCi 150 Business SL28 dCi 150 Sport SL28 dCi 110 Sport SL28 dCi 150 Sport SL28 dCi 170 Business LL30 dCi 110 Business LL30 dCi 150 Business LL30 dCi 150 Sport LL30 dCi 110 Sport LL30 dCi 150 Sport LL30 dCi 170
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425s 425 -
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6A 6M 6M 6A
40700 42488 45363 44595 46383 49503 42140 44403 46803 46035 47823 50943
17094 18270 19506 19176 19481 20791 18542 19093 20125 19795 20564 21905
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
39.2 39.2 38.2 38.7 38.7 37.7 38.7 38.7 38.2 38.7 38.2 38.7
189 190 194 191 192 196 190 191 195 192 193 197
1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997
109 148 148 109 148 168 109 148 148 109 148 168
-
236 258 258 236 258 280 236 258 258 236 258 280
-
100 16.5 110 13.6 110 11.6 100 16.5 110 13.6 115 10.6 100 16.5 110 13.6 110 11.6 100 16.5 110 13.6 115 10.6
2054 2054 2136 2054 2054 2136 2077 2077 2160 2077 2077 2160
1630 1630 2500 1630 1630 2500 1630 1630 2500 1630 1630 2500
NEW IBIZA
-
106 116 106 116 106 116 121 106 116 121 121 121
15.3 10.9 15.3 10.9 15.3 10.9 10.3 15.3 10.9 10.3 10.3 10.3
1110 1145 1110 1145 1110 1145 1169 1110 1145 1169 1169 1169
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1100 1000 1000 1100 1100 1100
NEW ARONA
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10 A smart and interesting entry into the baby SUV market. Shame there’s no diesel anymore, but the petrols are efficient.
116
Diesel&EcoCar
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
12853 9 48.7-52.3 124 999 94 - 129 - 113 11.5 1185 1000 13687 9 48.7-52.3 124 999 94 - 129 - 113 11.5 1185 1000 15694 12 47.9-53.3 121 999 109 - 148 - 118 10.6 1216 1100 Kerb weight (kg)
- 5H 5M 20730 - 5H 5M 21725 419 5H 6M 24145
Top speed
SE 1.0 TSI SE Technology 1.0 TSI FR 1.0 TSI
Power Source
P
69 129 69 129 69 129 148 69 129 148 148 148
Electric torque lb ft
P
-
Engine torque Lb ft
P
79 94 79 94 79 94 109 79 94 109 109 109
Electric bhp
TEST
999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999
Engine bhp/rpm
LONG TERM
119 118 120 118 125 124 123 125 125 123 124 124
Engine cc
P
48.7-53.3 47.9-54.3 48.7-53.3 47.9-54.3 48.7-51.4 47.9-51.4 48.7-52.3 48.7-51.4 47.9-51.4 48.7-52.3 48.7-51.4 48.7-51.4
CO2g/km
P
3 9 3 9 4 11 12 4 11 12 12 12
Combined mpg (Range)
P
9943 10377 10313 10752 12434 12969 13230 12961 14361 14421 14739 15108
Ins. Group
P
17755 18205 18750 19200 20055 20585 21000 20905 21435 21850 21055 21895
Trade-in value
P
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 6M 5M 5M 6M 6M 6M
List price£
P
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Gearbox
P
Issue tested
P
425s 425 425s 425s
Doors/bodystyle
P
D D D D D D D D D D D
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
List price£
Gearbox
Doors/bodystyle
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
6M 7A 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M
22225 25255 23795 25165 26535 29240 30905 31230 32495 25015 26460 27830 30435 32100 32425 34025
12891 12628 12849 10821 11145 13743 14525 14054 14623 13258 11113 11410 14000 14766 14267 14971
15 15 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 18 19 19 20 20 20 21
47.1-51.4 45.6-51.4 44.8-51.4 60.1-65.7 60.1-64.2 58.9-64.2 58.9-62.8 58.9-62.8 58.9-62.8 46.3-51.4 58.9-65.7 58.9-64.2 57.6-62.8 57.6-62.8 57.6-62.8 57.6-62.8
125 124 124 113 116 116 117 117 119 125 114 116 117 118 118 118
999 999 1498 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1498 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
109 109 129 114 114 148 148 148 148 129 114 114 148 148 148 148
-
148 148 148 221 221 251 251 251 251 148 221 221 251 251 251 251
-
122 119 129 124 124 134 134 134 134 130 124 124 135 135 135 135
10.9 10.8 9.4 10.2 10.2 8.9 8.9 8.9 8.9 9.7 10.5 10.5 9.1 9.1 9.1 9.1
1279 1330 1318 1393 1393 1425 1425 1425 1425 1362 1436 1436 1468 1468 1468 1468
1300 1300 1400 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600 1400 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600
414s 414s 414s 414s 414s 414
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 7A 7A 6M 6M 7A 7A 6M 7A 7A 6M 7A 7A 6M 6M 7A 7A 6M 6M 7A 7A
28640 29915 31535 32980 29495 30770 32390 33795 32160 33540 35185 34055 35435 37080 30830 32230 33610 35255 33410 34810 36190 37835
15179 16752 17660 18469 15632 17231 18138 19263 18974 19789 21111 19411 20198 21136 17265 19016 19830 20800 17373 19146 19905 21188
14 18 17 18 14 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 14 18 18 18 14 19 18 19
52.3-57.6 52.3-58.9 51.4-56.5 44.1-48.7 52.3-55.4 52.3-56.5 51.4-54.3 44.1-47.9 52.3-56.5 51.4-54.3 44.1-47.9 52.3-55.4 51.4-54.3 44.1-47.9 52.3-55.4 52.3-56.5 51.4-54.3 44.1-47.9 52.3-54.3 52.3-55.4 51.4-53.3 44.1-47.1
129 127 130 151 135 131 136 155 131 136 154 134 138 155 135 131 136 155 137 134 138 157
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
114 148 148 148 114 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 114 148 148 148 114 148 148 148
-
221 251 266 251 221 251 266 251 251 266 251 251 266 251 221 251 266 251 221 251 266 251
-
115 126 126 122 115 126 126 122 126 126 122 126 126 122 115 126 126 122 115 126 126 122
10.9 9.3 9.0 8.7 10.9 9.3 9.0 8.7 9.3 9.0 8.7 9.3 9.0 8.7 10.9 9.3 9.0 8.7 10.9 9.3 9.0 8.7
1468 1483 1514 1602 1468 1483 1514 1602 1483 1514 1602 1483 1514 1602 1468 1483 1514 1602 1468 1483 1514 1602
1500 1800 1800 2100 1500 1800 1800 2100 1800 1800 2100 1800 1800 2100 1500 1800 1800 2100 1500 1800 1800 2100
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10 Completes SEAT’s three-model SUV range. It shares its chassis with the Skoda Kodiaq, but is made in Germany.
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 7A 6M 7A 7A 6M 7A 7A 6M 7A 7A
33725 34765 35200 36240 37710 38750 42310 39585 40625 44185 36740 37780 41885 38635 39675 43780
19561 20164 19712 20294 21118 21700 23694 22563 23156 25185 21677 22290 23874 22022 22615 24517
20 19 20 20 21 20 27 21 21 28 21 20 27 21 20 28
47.1-52.3 47.1-51.4 47.1-51.4 47.1-51.4 47.1-50.4 47.1-50.4 40.4-42.8 47.1-50.4 47.1-50.4 40.4-42.8 47.1-49.6 47.1-49.6 40.4-41.5 47.1-50.4 47.1-49.6 40.4-42.8
142 143 144 144 146 146 172 146 147 173 149 150 178 147 148 173
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
148 148 148 148 148 148 197 148 148 197 148 148 197 148 148 197
-
251 266 251 266 251 266 295 251 266 295 251 266 295 251 266 295
-
124 122 124 122 124 122 130 124 122 130 124 122 130 124 122 130
10.2 10.1 10.2 10.1 10.2 10.1 7.8 10.2 10.1 7.8 10.2 10.1 7.8 10.2 10.1 7.8
1740 1773 1740 1773 1740 1773 1826 1740 1773 1826 1740 1773 1826 1740 1773 1826
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2450 2000 2000 2450 2000 2000 2450 2000 2000 2450
SKODA UK dealers: 129 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: Variable schedule
NEW FABIA
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Fabia finally joins the rest of the group superminis on the MQB A0 platform. It’s roomier than its rivals and well priced, too. SE Comfort 1.0 MPI SE Comfort 1.0 TSI SE Comfort 1.0 TSI Colour Edition 1.0 MPI Colour Edition 1.0 TSI Colour Edition 1.0 TSI SE L 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI
P P P P P P P
425s 425s 425 425s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 5M 6M 5M 5M 6M 6M 6M
17800 18350 18700 18500 19050 19400 20335 20935
8900 9359 9537 9620 10097 10282 10574 10886
3 10 12 3 10 12 12 13
52.3-55.4 52.3-55.4 52.3-55.4 52.3-55.4 51.4-55.4 50.4-55.4 50.4-55.4 49.6-51.4
116 115 116 116 116 117 117 124
999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999
SCALA
79 94 109 79 94 109 109 109
-
69 129 148 69 129 148 148 148
-
111 121 127 111 121 127 127 127
15.5 10.6 10.0 15.5 10.6 10.0 10.0 10.0
1121 1149 1172 1123 1151 1174 1194 1194
800 1000 1100 800 1000 1100 1100 1100
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Finally, Skoda has a highly credible Golf rival that looks good and utilises up-to-the-minute technology. S 1.0 TSI SE 1.0 TSI SE 1.0 TSI SE 1.5 TSI SE Technology 1.0 TSI SE Technology 1.0 TSI SE Technology 1.5 TSI SE L 1.0 TSI SE L 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI
P P P P
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SEAT’s chic small car is roomy and packed with equipment. It’s good to drive with keen prices that include metallic paint.
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RATING ■■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
SE 1.0 MPI SE 1.0 TSI SE Technology 1.0 MPI SE Technology 1.0 TSI FR 1.0 MPI FR 1.0 TSI FR 1.0 TSI FR Sport 1.0 MPI FR Sport 1.0 TSI FR Sport 1.0 TSI Xcellence 1.0 TSI Xcellence Lux 1.0 TSI
407s 407 -
TARRACO
SE 2.0 TDI SE 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI FR 2.0 TDI FR 2.0 TDI FR 2.0 TDI 4Drive FR Sport 2.0 TDI FR Sport 2.0 TDI FR Sport 2.0 TDI 4Drive Xcellence 2.0 TDI Xcellence 2.0 TDI Xcellence 2.0 TDI 4Drive Xcellence Lux 2.0 TDI Xcellence Lux 2.0 TDI Xcellence Lux 2.0 TDI 4Drive
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UK dealers: 129 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: Variable schedule
P
TEST
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SEAT P
LONG TERM
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10.6 10.6 10.1 10.6 10.6 10.1
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Iconic E-Tech Hybrid 145 S Edition E-Tech Hybrid 145 R.S. Line E-Tech Hybrid 145
D
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- 134 - 181 87 9.5 1502
A sportier silhouette for the SUV segment, based upon the Captur, and is one of the first mainstream SUV Coupés. PE
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Evolution TCe 90 Evolution E-Tech Hybrid 145 Techno TCe 90 Techno E-Tech Hybrid 145 Lutecia E-Tech Hybrid 140 R.S. Line TCe 90 R.S. Line E-Tech Hybrid 145
ARKANA PE
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Renault ups the tech and delivers an even more distinctive compact SUV. It’s more spacious and refined, too.
PE
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CAPTUR
PE
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RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 10/10
GT Line+ R135 EV 50 Rapid Charge
PE
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Improved driving range and an overhauled interior make the Zoe a top EV pick. It’s fantastic for urban driving.
PE
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It may look similar to before, but it’s a huge leap forward in every way. It goes to the top of the class.
ZOE E
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UK dealers: 154 Warranty: 5 years/100,000 miles Maintenance: 18,000 miles (Megane dCi 15,000 miles) LONG TERM
D
P P P
LONG TERM
TEST P P P P P P PE D D P P PE D PE
Power Source
PE
E-Hybrid E-Hybrid Platinum Edition Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé E-Hybrid Coupé E-Hybrid Platinum Edition Coupé Turbo S E-Hybrid
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Sharp-looking digital evolution, but this time around there’s petrol, diesel and PHEV drivetrains.
ATECA RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10 A mid-life update to the Ateca ups the technology and safety count. It looks smart, is comfortable and drives nicely. D
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LEÓN
SE 1.0 TSI EVO SE 1.0 eTSI SE 1.5 TSI EVO SE 2.0 TDI SE Dynamic 2.0 TDI FR 2.0 TDI FR Sport 2.0 TDI Xcellence 2.0 TDI Xcellence Lux 2.0 TDI SE 1.5 TSI EVO SE 2.0 TDI SE Dynamic 2.0 TDI FR 2.0 TDI FR Sport 2.0 TDI Xcellence 2.0 TDI Xcellence Lux 2.0 TDI
P
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CAYENNE
Issue tested
LONG TERM
4.4 4.4 3.7 3.2 4.4 4.4 3.7 3.2
424s 424s 424s 424
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 5M 6M 6M 5M 6M 6M 5M 6M 6M
18715 19905 20705 22105 20570 21370 22770 21885 22685 24640
9545 10749 10974 11274 10902 11326 11613 12256 12477 12566
9 9 12 18 10 12 18 10 12 13
51.4-54.3 50.4-53.3 50.4-53.3 48.7-51.4 50.4-53.3 50.4-53.3 48.7-51.4 50.4-52.3 50.4-52.3 51.4-52.3
119 119 119 124 119 119 124 123 124 123
999 999 999 1498 999 999 1498 999 999 999
94 94 109 148 94 109 148 94 109 109
OCTAVIA
-
129 129 148 184 129 148 184 129 148 148
-
120 120 126 139 120 126 139 120 126 126
10.9 10.9 10.0 8.2 10.9 10.0 8.2 10.9 10.0 10.0
1204 1218 1239 1266 1218 1239 1266 1224 1245 1284
1000 1000 1200 1250 1000 1200 1250 1000 1200 1200
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Suave and sophisticated Octavia ups the ante with more technology and super-clean twin-dosing SCR engines.
SE 1.0 TSI SE 1.0 TSI e-TEC MH SE 1.5 TSI SE Technology 1.0 TSI SE Technology 1.0 TSI e-TEC MH SE Technology 1.5 TSI SE Technology 1.4 TSI iV SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE L 1.5 TSI SE L 1.5 TSI e-TEC SE L 1.4 TSI iV SE L 2.0 TDI vRS 1.4 TSI iV
405s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 7A 6M 6M 7A 6M 6A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6A 7A 6A
23335 25375 24760 23590 25630 25015 32850 26115 27505 27475 29465 34800 30995 38625
13534 13956 14113 14390 14865 15009 19053 14624 15403 15386 15911 19488 16737 21630
12 13 18 12 13 18 21 15 13 18 18 21 20 24
50.4-54.3 51.4-56.5 48.7-52.3 50.4-54.3 51.4-56.5 48.7-52.3 282.5 62.8-68.9 60.1-64.2 47.9-52.3 49.6-53.3 256.8-282.5 60.1-64.2 235.4-256.8
117 115 123 117 115 123 21 109 115 123 121 21 115 26
999 999 1498 999 999 1498 1395 1968 1968 1498 1498 1395 1968 1395
109 109 148 109 109 148 148 114 114 148 148 148 148 148
107 107 107
148 148 184 148 148 184 184 221 184 184 184 184 266 184
243 243 243
129 129 143 129 129 143 136 131 131 143 142 136 142 139
10.8 10.5 8.5 10.8 10.5 8.5 7.5 10.3 10.6 8.5 8.5 7.5 8.7 7.0
1301 1341 1336 1301 1341 1336 1608 1423 1431 1336 1385 1608 1461 1695
1300 1300 1500 1300 1300 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 0 Towing weight (kg)
295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295
0-62mph
332 332 406 568 332 332 406 568
Kerb weight (kg)
134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134
Top speed
326 326 434 563 326 326 434 563
Electric torque lb ft
2894 2894 2894 3996 2894 2894 2894 3996
Engine torque Lb ft
45 45 50 62 49 49 55 65
Electric bhp
141.2 141.2 128.4 104.6 134.5 134.5 117.7 97.4
Engine bhp/rpm
PE
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Engine cc
PE
52492 57428 63516 75143 52089 56937 62982 71050
CO2g/km
PE
84665 92625 102445 141780 86815 94895 104970 145000
Combined mpg (Range)
PE
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
Ins. Group
PE
5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E
Trade-in value
PE
-
16649 13 47.9-51.4 124 999 109 - 148 - 118 10.6 1216 1100 15168 12 47.9-53.3 120 999 109 - 148 - 118 10.6 1216 1100 16107 13 47.9-51.4 124 999 109 - 148 - 118 10.6 1216 1100
List price£
PE
4 E-Hybrid 4 E-Hybrid Platinum Edition 4S E-Hybrid Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4 E-Hybrid Platinum Edition Sport Turismo 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid
419s 5H 6M 25225 419s 5H 6M 24865 419s 5H 6M 26405
Gearbox
PE
FR Sport 1.0 TSI Xperience 1.0 TSI Xperience Lux 1.0 TSI
P
Issue tested
PANAMERA
0 0
Doors/bodystyle
- 671 - 627 155 3.3 2395 - 751 - 774 155 2.9 2395
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
-
Electric bhp
Engine cc
0 0
Engine bhp/rpm
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Gearbox
Trade-in value
5E 1A 118015 80250 50 (245-281) 5E 1A 140415 96886 50 (241-260)
Ins. Group
-
List price£
Doors/bodystyle
E
Issue tested
Power Source
Turbo Cross Turismo Turbo S Cross Turismo
E
LONG TERM
SUPERB
TEST
It’s our favourite large car, and the facelift with added chrome and technology reinforces what a great car it is.
PE D D D D PE D D PE D
KAMIQ
9.1 9.1 7.7 9.1 9.1 7.7 9.1 9.1 7.9 7.2 7.7 9.1 7.9 7.7 7.9 9.2 9.2 7.8 9.2 9.2 7.8 9.2 9.2 7.9 7.3 7.8 9.2 7.9 7.8 7.9
1567 1597 1749 1567 1597 1756 1575 1605 1611 1687 1778 1638 1629 1791 1644 1582 1612 1767 1582 1612 1774 1590 1620 1625 1694 1797 1656 1647 1809 1659
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
S 1.0 TSI SE 1.0 TSI SE 1.0 TSI SE Drive 1.0 TSI SE Drive 1.0 TSI
P P P P
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 5M 6M 5M 6M
19470 20945 21700 21720 22475
13629 14452 14756 14987 15283
10 10 13 11 13
50.4-52.3 48.7-52.3 48.7-52.3 48.7-52.3 48.7-52.3
123 123 123 123 123
999 999 999 999 999
94 94 109 94 109
-
129 129 148 129 148
-
113 113 120 113 120
1215 1229 1242 1229 1242
1000 1000 1200 1000 1200
RATING COMING SOON
Accomplished medium SUV that shares its underpinnings with the SEAT Ateca. Roomy, gutsy engines and quality cabin. SE Drive 2.0 TDI SE Drive 2.0 TDI SE Drive 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 SportLine 2.0 TDI SportLine 2.0 TDI 4x4
D D D D D D D D
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5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 7A 6M 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A
28795 30240 29850 30665 32175 31730 35080 34420 38085
17853 18749 18507 19319 20270 19990 22100 22029 24755
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
54.3-58.9 54.3-57.7 53.3-57.7 54.3-56.5 54.3-55.4 53.3-55.4 45.6-49.6 54.3-55.4 45.6-48.7
125 129 128 132 134 133 150 134 151
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
114 114 148 114 114 148 148 148 148
ENYAQ
-
221 184 251 221 184 251 266 251 266
-
119 119 130 119 119 130 126 130 126
10.6 11.0 8.9 10.6 11.0 8.9 8.7 8.9 8.7
1477 1484 1475 1484 1491 1482 1614 1485 1649
1500 1500 1800 1500 1500 1800 2100 1800 2100
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Skoda’s electric SUV is a real stunner, with a well-priced package, great driving dynamics and a roomy cabin. iV 60 Loft iV 80 Loft iV 60 Lodge iV 80 Lodge iV 60 Lounge iV 80 Lounge iV 60 Suite iV 80 Suite iV 60 ecoSuite iV 80 ecoSuite iV 80 SportLine iV 80x SportLine Coupé iV vRS
E E E E E E E E E E E E E
415 416s 415s 416s 415s 416s 415s 416s 415s 416s 416 425 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
36605 40970 37155 41520 37805 42170 37985 42350 38255 42620 44520 47875 52305
21231 23353 21178 23666 21549 24037 22031 24140 21805 24293 25376 27289 29814
23 26 23 26 23 26 23 26 23 26 28 32 36
(252) (329) (252) (329) (252) (329) (252) (329) (252) (329) (323) (311) (312)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
177 201 177 201 177 201 177 201 177 201 201 261 295
-
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 313 339
99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 111
8.5 8.4 8.5 8.4 8.5 8.4 8.5 8.4 8.5 8.4 8.4 6.7 6.3
1992 2107 1992 2107 1992 2107 1992 2107 1992 2107 2149 2193 2255
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1200 1200
LONG TERM
NEW KODIAQ
TEST
Skoda’s largest SUV is spacious, keenly priced and sets the cat amongst the pigeons in the large off-road class.
D D D D D D D D D D D
SE Drive 2.0 TDI (5-seats) SE Drive 2.0 TDI (7-seats) SE Drive 2.0 TDI 4x4 (5-seats) SE Drive 2.0 TDI 4x4 (7-seats) SE L Executive 2.0 TDI (7-seats) SE L Executive 2.0 TDI (7-seats) SE L Executive 2.0 TDI (7-seats) SportLine 2.0 TDI 4x4 (7-seats) SportLine 2.0 TDI 4x4 (7-seats) Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI 4x4 (7-seats) Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI 4x4 (7-seats)
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
420s 420 420s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A
35010 36075 37075 38140 38870 40935 42485 42790 44340 44675 46225
24507 25613 25582 26698 27209 28245 28465 30809 31481 30379 30971
20 20 20 20 21 22 27 22 27 22 27
49.6-52.3 49.6-52.3 44.8-47.9 44.8-47.1 49.6-50.4 44.8-46.3 41.5-42.8 44.8-45.6 41.5-42.8 44.8-45.6 41.5-42.2
141 142 155 156 146 161 174 161 174 163 176
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
148 148 148 148 148 148 197 148 197 148 197
-
266 266 266 266 266 266 295 266 295 266 295
-
126 126 124 124 126 124 134 124 134 124 134
9.6 9.8 9.6 9.8 9.8 9.8 7.8 9.8 7.8 9.8 7.8
1708 1778 1785 1829 1780 1832 1809 1853 1838 1898 1882
2000 2000 2300 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
SMART
-
5H 5H 5H 5H
6A 1A 1A 1A
30895 30495 34995 37995
14830 14638 16798 18238
24 tba 37 37
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
46.3 tba tba tba
159 1597 134 0 0 0 -
- 239 - 112 12.0 tba - tba tba tba tba - tba tba tba tba - tba tba tba
REXTON
1610 tba tba tba
2000 tba tba tba
RATING COMING SOON
Classy revisions make it more distinctive. A big bruiser of an SUV, it’s no longer an also ran. Ventura Ultimate
D
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5H 8A 37995 5H 8A 40665
23177 34 24399 35
32.9 32.9
225 2157 199 - 325 - 114 10.7 2180 3500 225 2157 199 - 325 - 114 10.7 2180 3500
MUSSO
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Accomplished pick-up that you won’t buy because it’s cheap. It can hold its head high amongst pricier rivals. EX Rebel Saracen Rhino LWB
D D D D
-
4P 4P 4P 4P
6M 6A 6A 6A
28128 32928 36528 37728
12658 14159 14976 15468
50 50 50 50
tba 29.5 29.5 28.2
tba 250 250 261
2157 2157 2157 2157
178 178 178 178
-
310 310 310 310
-
121 115 115 107
tba tba tba tba
2155 2155 2155 2260
3200 3500 3500 3500
SUZUKI UK dealers: 149 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 12,500 miles LONG TERM
IGNIS
TEST
Beefed up looks and mild hybrid technology now as standard. It’s fun to drive, goes well and is priced well.
1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ3 MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ-T MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ-T MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 Allgrip MH
P P P P P P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
406
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 5M CVT 5M CVT 5M
14749 16249 17249 17249 18249 18249
9587 10399 11039 11557 12227 12409
20 21 20 16 16 15
55.7 55.7 51.3 55.7 51.3 51.9
110 112 122 112 122 121
1197 1197 1197 1197 1197 1197
82 82 82 82 82 82
3 3 3 3 3 3
SWIFT
79 79 79 79 79 79
37 37 37 37 37 37
103 103 96 103 96 103
12.7 12.7 12.4 12.7 12.4 12.8
895 895 925 895 925 940
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Latest incarnation is cute, and as good to drive as before. It’s Euro-focused and has more kit. It’s a winner. 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ-L MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ-T MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ-T MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 MH 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 Allgrip MH 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid Sport MH
P P P P P P P
410s 410s 410 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 5M CVT 5M CVT 5M 6M
15499 16999 17999 18499 19499 19499 22570
9454 9519 10079 11099 11699 11504 13768
20 19 20 20 21 20 28
59.7 59.7 55.3 59.7 55.3 52.3 50.4
106 106 115 106 115 121 125
1197 1197 1197 1197 1197 1197 1373
82 82 82 82 82 82 127
3 3 3 3 3 3 13
79 79 79 79 79 79 173
NEW S-CROSS
37 37 37 37 37 37 39
112 112 109 112 109 106 130
13.1 13.1 12.2 13.1 12.2 13.8 9.1
911 911 946 911 946 991 1025
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 0
RATING COMING SOON
New S-Cross looks good, squeezes in more technology, and is more efficient than before. 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid Motion MH
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5H 6M 24999 13999 22
53.2
120 1373 127 13 173 39 121 9.5 1235 1500
S-CROSS
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
It won’t set pulses racing, but it’s well-priced, decent to drive and comes well kitted out. 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid SZ4 MH 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid SZ-T MH 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid SZ5 MH
P P
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5H 6M 21249 12749 25 5H 6M 24249 13579 25 5H 6M 26249 14699 26
52.7 52.7 52.7
122 1373 127 13 173 39 122 9.5 1220 1500 122 1373 127 13 173 39 122 9.5 1220 1500 122 1373 127 13 173 39 122 9.5 1220 1500
VITARA
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
It’s reliable, rugged and will suit keener drivers, as well as being generously equipped. P P PE PE PE
1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid SZ-T MH 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid SZ5 MH 1.5 Hybrid SZ-T AGS 1.5 Hybrid SZ5 AGS 1.5 Hybrid SZ5 Allgrip AGS
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 6A 6A 6A
23749 25749 25499 27499 29299
15437 16994 16574 18149 19337
19 20 18 18 16
52.7 52.7 53.0 53.0 48.4
121 121 121 121 132
1373 1373 1462 1462 1462
127 127 114 114 114
SWACE
13 13 33 33 33
173 173 102 102 102
39 39 44 44 44
121 121 111 111 111
9.5 9.5 12.7 12.7 13.5
1205 1205 1268 1268 1315
1500 1500 1200 1200 1200
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
The second new car that’s a Toyota under the skin, and this time it is built in the UK at Derby. We really rate it. PE PE
1.8 Hybrid SZ-T 1.8 Hybrid SZ5
411 5E CVT 27499 16499 20 411s 5E CVT 29299 17579 21
64.2 64.2
103 1798 101 71 105 120 112 11.1 1420 750 103 1798 101 71 105 120 112 11.1 1420 750
LONG TERM
ACROSS
TEST
Born out of a partnership with Toyota, it’s basically a RAV4 PHEV in a sensible suit, and it’s cheaper, too.
PE
2.5 PHEV E-Four
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
409 5H 1A 45599 27359 39
282.4
22 2487 182 233 167 199 112 6.0 1940 1500
TESLA UK dealers: 25 Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles Maintenance: 12,500 miles
MODEL 3
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Finally it’s here, but more expensive than original estimations. It makes entry to the Tesla club more affordable. E E E
Long Range Performance
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4S 1A 45990 33113 tba 4S 1A 54990 37943 50 4S 1A 59990 41993 50
(305) (374) (340)
0 0 0
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- tba - tba 140 5.8 1847 910 - tba - tba 145 4.2 1847 910 - tba - tba 162 3.1 1931 0
MODEL Y
RATING COMING SOON
The fourth Tesla makes its debut in the UK, with more space than the 3, yet the same accomplished package. E E
Long Range Performance
425 5H 1A 54990 37943 tba - 5H 1A 64990 45493 tba
(331) (319)
0 0
-
- tba - tba 135 4.8 tba - tba - tba 155 3.5 tba
tba tba
TOYOTA UK dealers: 181 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 10,000 miles
AYGO X
RATING COMING SOON
Retains the cuteness and sharp styling of the original, all mixed up in a more fashionable SUV-esque bodystyle. P P P P P
Pure 1.0 VVT-i Pure 1.0 VVT-i Edge 1.0 VVT-i Edge 1.0 VVT-i Exclusive 1.0 VVT-i Exclusive 1.0 VVT-i Limited Edition 1.0 VVT-i Limited Edition 1.0 VVT-i
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5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 5A 5M 5A 5M 5A 5M 5A
14795 15895 16495 17595 17715 18815 19640 20740
7398 7948 9402 10029 10275 10913 11391 12029
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
109 113 110 113 110 113 110 113
998 998 998 998 998 998 998 998
71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71
YARIS
-
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
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tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
20725 21875 23145 24295
10570 11156 11110 11176
10 11 13 13
(80-81) (80-81) (80) (80)
0 0 0 0
-
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80 80 80 80
-
118 118 118 118
81 81 81 81
Gearbox
List price£
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
Combined mpg (Range)
CO2g/km
Engine cc
Engine bhp/rpm
Electric bhp
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
11.6 11.6 11.9 11.9
1095 1095 1125 1125
0 0 0 0 Towing weight (kg)
1A 1A 1A 1A
0-62mph
3H 3H 2O 2O
Kerb weight (kg)
Issue tested
It’s been beefed up with pseudo crossover styling inspired by the C-HR. Hybrid only this time around, too.
Doors/bodystyle
Power Source
E
coupé premium coupé exclusive cabrio premium cabrio exclusive
E
P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
More refined and grown up than before, with more technology and zero emissions in these EV versions.
E
E
P
FORTWO
E
E
P
UK dealers: 49 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: Variable schedule
E
Ultimate E-Motion ELX E-Motion Ventura E-Motion Ultimate
D
P
11.2 11.2 10.2 11.2 10.2
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
SsangYong continues to surprise buyers with a thoroughly likeable, roomy and well-priced SUV. What’s not to like?
P
NEW KAROQ D
KORANDO
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2000 2000 1600 2000 2000 1600 2000 2000 2000 2200 1600 2000 2000 1600 2000 2000 2000 1600 2000 2000 1600 2000 2000 2000 2200 1600 2000 2000 1600 2000
It’s the pick of the bunch of baby SUVs from the Volkswagen Group thanks to ace quality and road manners. P
SSANGYONG UK dealers: 65 Warranty: 7 years/150,000 miles Maintenance: 12,500 miles
PE PE PE PE
Icon 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid Design 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid GR Sport 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid Excel 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid
-
5H 5H 5H 5H
CVT CVT CVT CVT
20820 21880 23780 23315
12908 14222 15457 15155
13 14 tba 14
68.9 68.9 tba 65.6
92 92 110 98
1490 1490 1490 1490
90 90 90 90
79 79 79 79
89 89 89 89
104 104 104 104
108 108 108 108
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9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7
1085 1085 1090 1090
450 450 450 450 Towing weight (kg)
D
139 138 139 139 138 139 139 138 151 147 139 138 151 139 151 134 133 139 134 133 139 134 133 146 142 139 133 146 139 146
0 0
0-62mph
D
243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 -
- 118 81 12.7 1200 - 118 81 12.7 1200
Kerb weight (kg)
D
251 266 184 251 266 184 251 266 295 295 184 266 295 184 295 251 266 184 251 266 184 251 266 295 295 184 266 295 184 295
80 80
Top speed
D PE
114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 -
-
Electric torque lb ft
D
148 148 154 148 148 154 148 148 197 197 154 148 197 154 197 148 148 154 148 148 154 148 148 197 197 154 148 197 154 197
-
Engine torque Lb ft
PE
1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1395 1968
0 0
Electric bhp
D
125 128 23 125 128 25 129 132 140 154 28 136 145 25 140 129 132 25 129 132 27 132 136 144 156 31 140 149 27 144
(77-78) (77-78)
Engine bhp/rpm
D
54.3-58.9 53.3-57.7 217.3-282.5 54.3-58.9 53.3-57.7 217.3-256.8 54.3-57.7 53.3-56.5 49.6-52.3 45.6-47.9 217.3-235.4 52.3-54.3 49.6-51.4 217.3-256.8 49.6-53.3 53.3-57.7 51.4-56.5 201.8-256.8 53.3-57.7 51.4-55.4 201.8-235.4 53.3-56.5 51.4-54.3 48.7-51.4 44.8-47.1 188.3-201.8 51.4-53.3 47.9-49.6 201.8-235.4 48.7-51.4
9 10
Engine cc
D PE
20 21 26 21 21 27 21 22 26 28 28 23 28 28 28 20 21 26 20 21 27 21 22 26 27 28 23 27 28 27
9358 9875
CO2g/km
D
16073 16910 19430 17339 18223 20334 18438 19328 19170 19390 21350 20381 20403 22733 22329 17385 18276 20482 18386 19308 21398 19520 20403 20217 20431 22422 21854 21884 23845 23447
5H 1A 20795 5H 1A 21945
Combined mpg (Range)
D
29765 31315 37365 30420 31970 39870 32925 34515 36865 38780 44480 38455 40805 44575 41350 31045 32635 38645 31700 33290 41150 34245 35795 38145 40060 45760 39735 42085 45855 42630
-
Ins. Group
D
6M 7A 6A 6M 7A 6A 6M 7A 7A 7A 6A 7A 7A 6A 7A 6M 7A 6A 6M 7A 6A 6M 7A 7A 7A 6A 7A 7A 6A 7A
E
Trade-in value
D
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
premium exclusive
E
List price£
D PE
400s 400 400s 400s -
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Twinned with Renault’s Twingo, it’s a return for a smart car with the ability to carry more than two.
Gearbox
D PE
SE 2.0 TDI SE 2.0 TDI SE Technology 1.4 TSI iV SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE L 1.4 TSI iV SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 SportLine Plus 1.4 TSI iV SportLine Plus 2.0 TDI SportLine Plus 2.0 TDI Laurin & Klement 1.4 TSI iV Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI SE 2.0 TDI SE 2.0 TDI SE Technology 1.4 TSI iV SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE L 1.4 TSI iV SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 SportLine Plus 1.4 TSI iV SportLine Plus 2.0 TDI SportLine Plus 2.0 TDI Laurin & Klement 1.4 TSI iV Laurin & Klement 2.0 TDI
FORFOUR
Power Source
D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Trade-in value
1600 2000 1300 1300 1300 1300 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 2000 0 1600 2000
Ins. Group
1516 1602 1313 1353 1313 1353 1642 1435 1443 1383 1642 1473 1583 1720 1528 1614
List price£
7.4 6.8 10.9 10.6 10.9 10.6 7.5 10.4 10.8 8.6 7.5 8.8 8.5 7.2 7.4 6.8
Doors/bodystyle
154 150 125 124 125 124 136 128 127 139 136 138 135 139 152 147
Gearbox
243 243 243 -
Issue tested
295 295 148 148 148 148 184 221 184 184 184 266 266 184 295 295
Issue tested
107 107 107 -
Doors/bodystyle
197 197 109 109 109 109 148 114 114 148 148 148 148 148 197 197
Power Source
1968 1968 999 999 999 999 1395 1968 1968 1498 1395 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968
Towing weight (kg)
130 145 119 118 119 118 23 111 117 123 23 118 135 27 132 147
0-62mph
55.4-56.5 50.4-51.4 49.6-53.3 49.6-54.3 49.6-53.3 49.6-54.3 256.8-282.5 61.4-67.3 58.9-62.8 47.9-52.3 235.4-282.5 58.9-62.8 51.4-54.3 217.3-235.4 54.3-55.4 49.6-50.4
Kerb weight (kg)
24 25 12 13 12 13 21 15 13 18 21 19 19 24 24 25
Electric torque lb ft
D
20448 20942 14346 14759 14988 15434 19963 15456 16236 16494 20452 17321 17803 22319 21185 21643
Top speed
D
Engine torque Lb ft
PE
Electric bhp
D
Engine bhp/rpm
D
Engine cc
P
CO2g/km
D PE
35255 36740 24315 26355 24570 26610 33835 27115 28485 30545 35880 32075 33590 39855 36525 37970
Combined mpg (Range)
D
7A 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6A 6M 7A 7A 6A 7A 7A 6A 7A 7A
Trade-in value
P PE
5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
Ins. Group
P
409 -
List price£
P
vRS 2.0 TDI vRS 2.0 TDI 4x4 SE 1.0 TSI SE 1.0 TSI e-TEC SE Technology 1.0 TSI SE Technology 1.0 TSI e-TEC MH SE Technology 1.4 TSI iV SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE Technology 2.0 TDI SE L 1.5 TSI e-TEC SE L 1.4 TSI iV SE L 2.0 TDI SE L 2.0 TDI 4x4 vRS 1.4 TSI iV vRS 2.0 TDI vRS 2.0 TDI 4x4
Doors/bodystyle
P
Gearbox
D
Issue tested
Power Source D
117
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Return of a legendary name, all wrapped up in an eye-catching package, and the choice of two hybrid drivetrains.
PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE
14764 15776 16107 17154 16488 17517 17393 18411 17378 18396 13063 14492 15077 15501 16513 16869 17916 17568 18293 18450 19290 17291 18702 19538
15 18 15 19 15 21 14 20 15 21 15 15 15 15 18 15 19 15 21 14 20 19 15 21
55.3-62.7 50.5-57.7 55.3-62.7 50.5-57.7 55.3-62.7 50.5-57.7 55.3-62.7 50.5-57.7 55.3-62.7 50.5-57.7 55.3-62.7 55.3-62.7 55.3-62.7 55.3-62.7 50.4-56.4 55.3-62.7 50.4-56.4 55.3-62.7 50.4-56.4 55.3-62.7 50.4-56.4 50.4-56.4 55.3-62.7 50.4-56.4
102 111 102 111 110 118 112 119 112 120 102 102 111 103 112 103 112 112 121 112 121 121 112 121
1798 1987 1798 1987 1798 1987 1798 1987 1798 1987 1798 1798 1798 1798 1987 1798 1987 1798 1987 1798 1987 1987 1798 1987
97 150 97 150 97 150 97 150 97 150 97 97 97 97 150 97 150 97 150 97 150 150 97 150
PRIUS
71 107 71 107 71 107 71 107 71 107 71 71 71 71 107 71 107 71 107 71 107 107 71 107
105 140 105 140 105 140 105 140 105 140 105 105 105 105 140 105 140 105 140 105 140 140 105 140
120 149 120 149 120 149 120 149 120 149 120 120 120 120 149 120 149 120 149 120 149 149 120 149
112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112
10.9 7.9 10.9 7.9 10.9 7.9 10.9 7.9 10.9 7.9 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.1 8.1 11.1 8.1 11.1 8.1 11.1 8.1 8.1 11.1 8.1
750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
One of the pioneers of the hybrid sector, now available with AWD. It’s interestingly different to other hybrids. PE PE
Plug-in Business Edition Plus 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Plug-in Excel 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid
-
MIRAI
0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Not for retail buyers just yet, but a fantastic poster child for hydrogen fuel cell technology. It’s huge inside. H H H
Design Design Plus Pack Design Premium Pack
414s 4S 1A 49995 19498 tba 414s 4S 1A 53995 21058 tba 414 4S 1A 64995 25348 tba
(400) (400) (400)
0 0 0
-
0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Toyota applies its hybrid knowhow to the compact crossover market and takes the segment by storm. PE PE PE PE PE PE PE
Icon 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Design 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Design 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Excel 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Excel 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid GR Sport 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid GR Sport 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid
422s 422s 405s 422s 405s 422 405s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
28460 30965 32585 32970 34590 32970 34590
18784 20747 21832 22090 23175 22090 23175
15 15 23 16 23 16 22
53.3–57.6 53.3–57.6 49.6–54.3 53.3–57.6 49.6–54.3 53.3–57.6 49.6–54.3
110 112 119 112 120 112 120
1798 1798 1987 1798 1987 1798 1987
97 97 150 97 150 97 150
71 71 107 71 107 71 107
bZ4X
105 105 140 105 140 105 140
120 120 149 120 149 120 149
105 105 111 105 111 105 111
11.0 11.0 8.2 11.0 8.2 11.0 8.2
1420 1420 1490 1420 1490 1420 1490
725 725 725 725 725 725 725
RATING COMING SOON
E E E E E
Pure Motion Motion AWD Vision Vision AWD Premiere Edition AWD
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
41950 45750 48350 47650 50250 51550
29365 32025 33845 33355 35175 36085
tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba
0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
RAV4
tba tba tba tba tba tba
-
tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Chunkier, more rugged, and most importantly with extra frugality. There are higher equipment levels, too. PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE
Icon 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Design 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Design 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD Excel 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Excel 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD Dynamic 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Dynamic 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD Adventure 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD Design Plug-in 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD Dynamic Plug-in 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD Dynamic Premium Plug-in 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD
411s 411 411s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
32965 35615 37990 38600 40975 39000 41380 42740 42575 43475 46975
24394 26711 26593 28950 29502 28860 28966 29918 23416 26085 26306
25 26 28 26 30 27 30 30 36 34 35
47.9-50.4 47.9-50.4 47.9-48.7 47.9-50.4 47.9-48.7 47.9-50.4 47.9-48.7 47.9-48.7 282.4 282.4 282.4
126 129 131 130 132 130 131 132 22 22 22
2487 2487 2487 2487 2487 2487 2487 2487 2487 2487 2487
176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 182 182 182
LAND CRUISER
118 118 172 118 172 118 172 172 233 233 233
163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 167 167 167
149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 199 199 199
111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111
8.4 8.4 8.1 8.4 8.1 8.4 8.1 8.1 6.0 6.0 6.0
1590 1590 1650 1590 1650 1590 1650 1650 1930 1930 1930
800 800 1650 800 1650 800 1650 1650 1500 1500 1500
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
D D D
Active 2.8 D-4D (5-seat) Active 2.8 D-4D (5-seat) Active 2.8 D-4D (7-seat) Invincible 2.8 D-4D (7-seat)
413s 413
3H 5H 5H 5H
6A 6A 6A 6A
43585 44930 45205 60060
30510 33698 33904 46847
39 39 39 38
27.7-31.0 27.7-31.0 27.7-31.0 27.7-31.0
239 245 246 250
2755 2755 2755 2755
201 201 201 201
HIGHLANDER
-
369 369 369 369
-
108 108 108 108
PE
2030 2425 2425 2425
3000 3000 3000 3000
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Excel 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD Excel Premium 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD
412s 5H CVT 51640 25820 40 39.2-39.7 160 2487 188 234 176 199 111 8.3 2050 2000 412 5H CVT 53620 26810 40 39.2-39.7 159 2487 188 234 176 199 111 8.3 2050 2000
HILUX
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
More dramatic styling and an update results in a highly competitive package. It’s more expensive than before, too. D D D D D D D D D D
Double Cab Active 2.4 D-4D Double Cab Icon 2.4 D-4D Double Cab Icon 2.4 D-4D Double Cab Invincible 2.4 D-4D Double Cab Invincible 2.4 D-4D Double Cab Invincible 2.8 D-4D Double Cab Invincible 2.8 D-4D Double Cab Invincible X 2.8 D-4D Double Cab Invincible X 2.8 D-4D Double Cab GR Sport 2.8 D-4D
409s 409 -
4P 4P 4P 4P 4P 4P 4P 4P 4P 4P
6M 6M 6A 6M 6A 6M 6A 6M 6A 6A
33470 36020 37520 38970 40470 39320 40820 43320 44820 46995
18743 22693 23638 24161 25091 24378 25308 25992 26892 28197
41 41 41 42 42 45 45 45 45 tba
28.5-31.7 28.5-31.7 28.8-30.7 28.5-31.7 28.8-30.7 31.3-33.2 28.5-30.0 31.3-33.2 28.5-30.0 28.5-30.0
255 246 241 247 242 224 246 225 248 tba
2393 2393 2393 2393 2393 2755 2755 2755 2755 2755
148 148 148 148 148 201 201 201 201 201
PROACE VERSO
-
295 295 295 295 295 310 369 310 369 369
-
105 105 105 105 105 108 108 108 108 108
13.2 13.2 12.8 13.2 12.8 10.1 10.7 10.1 10.7 10.7
2105 2105 2110 2105 2110 2120 2125 2120 2125 2125
118
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Top speed
Electric torque lb ft
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Ins. Group
Trade-in value
List price£
E P P
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 6M 8A 6M 1A 6M 8A 1A 5M 6M 8A 6M 1A 6M 8A
17380 18280 20010 19370 25805 20930 23630 27055 19445 20345 22075 21435 29410 26065 28905
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Towing weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
8864 9323 10205 8910 9548 10046 11342 10010 9917 10376 11258 10718 11176 11990 13296
10 16 16 20 24 17 22 24 12 18 15 19 25 17 23
47.8-53.3 47.9-52.3 45.7-48.7 62.8-70.6 (222) 47.9-52.3 47.1-50.4 (222) 47.8-53.3 47.9-52.3 45.7-48.7 62.8-70.6 (222) 47.9-52.3 47.1-50.4
118 117 121 105 0 119 123 0 121 120 123 107 0 119 123
1199 1199 1199 1499 1199 1199 1199 1199 1199 1499 1199 1199
74 99 99 101 99 129 74 99 99 101 99 129
NEW ASTRA
134 134 134 -
87 151 151 184 151 169 87 151 151 184 151 169
192 192 192 -
108 121 119 117 93 121 129 93 108 121 119 117 93 121 129
12.4 9.3 10.2 9.6 7.6 9.3 8.2 7.6 12.4 9.3 10.2 9.6 7.6 9.3 8.2
1055 1165 1233 1165 1530 1165 1233 1530 1055 1165 1233 1165 1530 1165 1233
500 1200 1200 1200 0 1200 1200 0 500 1200 1200 1200 0 1200 1200
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Talk about transformation, the Astra adopts an edgier look, advanced equipment and frugal engines. P P D D P D D PE D PE D D D PE
Design 1.2 Turbo Design 1.2 Turbo Design 1.5 Turbo D Design 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 1.2 Turbo GS Line 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 1.6 Turbo Plug-in Hybrid-e Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D Ultimate 1.6 Turbo Plug-in Hybrid-e ST Design 1.5 Turbo D ST Design 1.5 Turbo D ST GS Line 1.5 Turbo D ST GS Line 1.5 Turbo D ST GS Line 1.6 Turbo Plug-in Hybrid-e
-
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
6M 6M 6M 8A 6M 6M 8A 8A 6M 8A 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A 8A
23805 24405 25405 26905 26700 27700 29200 32200 30815 32315 35315 26605 28105 28900 30400 33400
9522 10494 10670 11300 12282 12465 13140 14490 12942 13572 14832 11174 11804 13005 13680 15030
17 19 19 19 19 19 20 24 tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
51.4 50.5-51.4 62.8-65.7 61.4-62.8 50.5-51.4 62.8-65.7 61.4-62.8 256.0 62.8-65.7 61.4-62.8 256.0 62.8-64.2 60.1-62.8 62.8-64.2 60.1-62.8 256.0
123 123 114 118 124 115 118 24 116 120 25 116 119 117 120 25
1199 1199 1498 1498 1199 1498 1498 1598 1498 1498 1598 1498 1498 1498 1498 1598
109 129 129 129 129 129 129 148 129 129 148 129 129 129 129 148
INSIGNIA
148 148 148
151 170 221 221 170 221 221 184 221 221 184 221 221 221 221 184
236 236 236
124 130 130 130 130 130 130 140 130 130 140 130 129 130 129 140
10.5 9.7 10.6 10.6 9.7 10.6 10.6 9.3 10.6 10.6 9.3 10.8 11.0 10.8 11.0 7.7
1332 1341 1424 1438 1341 1424 1438 1678 1424 1438 1678 tba tba tba tba 1717
1250 1250 1550 1550 1250 1550 1550 1450 1550 1550 1450 1500 1500 1500 1500 1400
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Updated with new engines and minor alterations. It’s more expensive, too, but has a longer list of equipment. Design 1.5 Turbo D Design 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 2.0 Turbo D GS Line 2.0 Turbo D
D D D D D
411s 411s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 8A 6M 8A 6M 8A
30720 32460 33975 35715 36575 40075
15667 16555 17327 18215 18653 20438
17 16 19 18 26 25
57.7-60.1 53.3-56.5 57.7-60.1 53.3-56.5 60.1-61.4 55.5-56.5
122 132 124 134 120 130
1496 1496 1496 1496 1995 1995
121 121 121 121 172 172
CROSSLAND
-
221 210 221 210 281 281
-
127 124 127 124 142 140
10.7 11.5 10.7 11.5 8.2 8.4
1505 1536 1505 1536 1582 1613
1500 1300 1500 1300 1350 1050
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
Updated with Vauxhall’s latest design language, featuring efficient engines in a family-friendly compact package. Design 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 1.5 Turbo D Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D
D D
410s 5H 6M 20225 10517 15 58.9-62.8 120 1499 109 - 184 - 115 11.4 1289 840 410s 5H 6M 22650 11778 17 58.9-62.8 122 1499 109 - 184 - 115 11.4 1289 840 410s 5H 6M 25475 13757 tba 58.9-62.8 123 1499 109 - 184 - 115 11.4 1289 840
LONG TERM
MOKKA
TEST
Marks a new era under Stellantis ownership. It shows off future design and utilises group parts bin to the full.
P D E D E D E D E
SE Edition 1.2 Turbo SE Edition 1.5 Turbo D e SE Premium SRi Premium 1.5 Turbo D e SRi Premium Elite Edition 1.5 Turbo D Elite Premium 1.5 Turbo D e Elite Premium Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D e Ultimate
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
414s LT 414 414s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 6M 1A 6M 1A 6M 6M 1A 6M 1A
21835 23635 29365 27510 30435 26105 27155 30080 29745 30495
12228 11345 14095 13205 14609 12269 12491 13837 13980 14333
13 14 21 15 22 15 15 22 16 23
49.6-51.4 62.8-65.7 (209) 62.8-65.7 (209) 62.8-65.7 62.8-65.7 (209) 62.8-65.7 (209)
125 114 0 116 0 116 116 0 116 0
1199 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 -
101 109 109 109 109 109 -
134 134 134 134
NEW GRANDLAND
151 184 184 184 184 184 -
192 192 192 192
116 118 93 118 93 118 118 93 118 93
10.6 10.8 8.7 10.8 8.7 10.8 10.8 8.7 10.8 8.7
1270 1295 1598 1295 1598 1295 1295 1598 1295 1598
1200 1200 0 1200 0 1200 1200 0 1200 0
RATING COMING SOON
Grandland gets a new face, a smoother profile, drops the X and has a technological uplift inside. D D PE D PE
Design 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 1.5 Turbo D GS Line 1.6 Turbo PHEV Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D Ultimate 1.6 Turbo PHEV
425 425s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
28310 30570 33820 34220 37375
15287 16508 16572 19163 18314
16 53.3-54.3 133 1499 129 16 53.3-54.3 134 1499 129 23 192.0 31 1598 178 109 16 53.3-54.3 135 1499 129 25 192.0 31 1598 178 109
COMBO LIFE E E E
221 221 221 221 221
236 236
119 119 140 119 140
12.3 12.3 8.9 12.3 8.9
1455 1455 1735 1455 1735
1300 1300 1250 1300 1250
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
e SE (5-seats) e SE (7-seats) e XL SE (7-seats)
-
5M 1A 29610 12732 tba 5M 1A 30110 13248 tba 5M 1A 30210 13292 tba
(174) (174) (174)
0 0 0
-
- 136 - 192 84 11.7 tba - 136 - 192 84 11.7 tba - 136 - 192 84 11.7 tba
VIVARO LIFE
0 0 0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
British built, and shares its underpinnings with its French stablemates, it’s roomy, efficient and well kitted out. E E E E
e Combi Medium (9-seats) e Elite Medium (8-seats) e Combi Long (9-seats) e Elite Long (8-seats)
-
5M 5M 5M 5M
1A 1A 1A 1A
30295 49105 30495 49465
18480 22588 18907 22754
tba tba tba 36
(143) (143) (143) (143)
0 0 0 0
-
-
134 134 134 134
-
192 192 192 192
81 81 81 81
13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1
tba tba tba tba
tba tba tba tba
VOLKSWAGEN UK dealers: 180 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: Variable schedule (up! 10,000 miles)
UP!
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Cute city car sits towards the top of the class. Features upmarket trappings and is a delight to drive. P P P P P E
5M 6M 34465 17233 tba 39.8-43.5 169 1499 118 - 221 - 99 12.0 1571 1800 5M 6M 38665 19333 tba 39.8-43.5 170 1499 118 - 221 - 99 12.0 1571 1800 5M 6M 40715 20358 tba 39.2-39.8 186 1997 138 - 251 - 114 13.0 1644 2300 Gearbox
P D
P
-
Diesel&EcoCar
P
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Issue tested
Power Source
D
E P
P
Doors/bodystyle
D
Combi (M) 1.5 D (9-seats) Shuttle (M) 1.5 D (9-seats) Shuttle (M) 2.0 D (9-seats)
P
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500
Spacious van with windows, with French underpinnings. It’s good to drive, and is packed with equipment. D
E P
402s 402s 402 -
Further fruits of Stellantis parentage with a van-based MPV that shares a design with the Berlingo and Rifter. 9.9 9.9 9.9 9.9
Toyota is encroaching on Lexus territory with the Highlander. It’s big, hybrid powered and costs more than £50k. PE
D
D
The vehicle of choice in tough environments like Africa and Australia. It’s spacious and totally indestructable. D
P
D
tba tba tba tba tba tba
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 7/10
SE Edition 1.2 SE Edition 1.2 Turbo SE Edition 1.2 Turbo SE Edition 1.5 Turbo D e SE Premium SRi Edition 1.2 Turbo SRi Edition 1.2 Turbo e SRi Premium Elite Edition 1.2 Elite Edition 1.2 Turbo Elite Edition 1.2 Turbo Elite Edition 1.5 Turbo D e Elite Premium Ultimate 1.2 Turbo Ultimate 1.2 Turbo
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Toyota’s first foray into the EV market with a purpose built SUV, in association with Subaru. It arrives later this year. E
CORSA
Sharing its underpinnings with the Peugeot 208, it’s dominating the sales charts with affordable technology.
D
- 180 - 221 108 9.0 1900 - 180 - 221 108 9.0 1900 - 180 - 221 108 9.0 1900
C-HR
UK dealers: 224 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 20,000 miles (12,500 miles) Corsa and Mokka Petrol and Combo-e (16,000 miles) Corsa-e/Mokka-e, Grandland Hybrid
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5H CVT 33300 17982 21 188.3-217.3 28 1798 97 71 105 120 100 11.1 1530 5H CVT 35400 18408 22 188.3-217.3 28 1798 97 71 105 120 100 11.1 1530
2300 2000 2300 2000
VAUXHALL
P
1295 1340 1295 1340 1295 1340 1295 1340 1295 1340 1310 1310 1310 1300 1370 1300 1370 1300 1370 1300 1370 1370 1300 1370
1630 1655 1611 1913
1.0 1.0 Black Edition 1.0 beats 1.0 R-Line 1.0 GTI 1.0 TSI GTI 1.0 TSI e-up!
385 -
3H 5H 5H 5H 5H 3H 5H 5H
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 6M 6M 1A
13940 14350 14630 15040 15890 17645 18055 23280
7528 2 54.3-55.4 116 999 64 8180 2 54.3 117 999 64 8485 3 54.3 118 999 64 9325 3 54.3 117 999 64 9057 3 54.3 118 999 64 12881 17 51.4 124 999 114 13541 17 51.4 125 999 114 15132 10 (159) 0 - 82
67 67 67 67 67 148 148 -
156
101 101 101 101 101 122 122 81
15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 8.8 8.8 11.9
991 991 991 991 991 1067 1067 1235
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NEW POLO
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10 One of the classiest superminis on sale gains extra technology and a fresh new look. It regularly tops the charts. P
Life 1.0
-
5H 5M 18855
14330
3
51.8
124 999 79
-
69
- 106 15.5 1132 800 Towing weight (kg)
PE
25455 27200 26845 28590 27945 29690 29480 31205 29455 31180 24190 25425 26450 26725 28470 28115 29860 29280 31005 30750 32695 32625 31170 33115
13.0 8.8 13.0 8.8
0-62mph
PE
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
114 114 114 114
Kerb weight (kg)
PE
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 4S 4S 4S 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
-
Top speed
PE
404s 404s 404s 404 404s -
251 295 251 295
Electric torque lb ft
PE
Icon 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Icon 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Icon Tech 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Icon Tech 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Design 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Design 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid GR Sport 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid GR Sport 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Excel 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Excel 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Icon 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Icon Tech 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Design 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Icon 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Icon 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Icon Tech 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Icon Tech 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Design 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Design 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports GR Sport 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports GR Sport 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Trek 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Excel 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Touring Sports Excel 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid
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Engine torque Lb ft
PE
138 174 138 174
Electric bhp
PE
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Electric bhp
750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Engine bhp/rpm
1265 1265 1265 1265 1360 1265 1360
Engine cc
11.2 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.8 11.2 11.8
1997 1997 1997 1997
Engine bhp/rpm
105 105 105 105 105 105 105
CO2g/km
104 104 104 104 104 104 104
185 186 188 193
Engine cc
COROLLA
89 89 89 89 89 89 89
39.2-39.8 38.2-39.8 39.8-40.4 38.2-39.8
CO2g/km
79 79 79 79 79 79 79
Combined mpg (Range)
91 91 91 91 91 91 91
tba tba tba tba
Combined mpg (Range)
1490 1490 1490 1490 1490 1490 1490
Trade-in value
100 102 112 112 115 112 115
Ins. Group
54.3-64.1 54.3-64.1 54.3-64.1 54.3-64.1 55.3 54.3-64.1 55.3
List price£
11 12 12 12 12 12 13
Doors/bodystyle
13037 13449 13755 13887 14203 14475 14716
Gearbox
23280 24905 27510 27230 29590 28950 31310
21108 22308 20583 27083
Ins. Group
PE
CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT CVT
42215 44615 41165 54165
Trade-in value
PE
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
6M 8A 6M 8A
List price£
PE
420s 420 420s 420s 420s -
5M 5M 5M 5M
Gearbox
PE
Icon 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Design 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Excel 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Dynamic 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Dynamic 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD Premiere Edition 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD Premiere Edition 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid AWD
-
Issue tested
PE
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Doors/bodystyle
PE
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Power Source
PE
Family (M) 2.0 D (8-seats) Family (M) 2.0 D (8-seats) Shuttle (L) 2.0 D (9-seats) VIP (L) 2.0 D (7-seats)
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Issue tested
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Compact hybrid SUV to compete against the Ford Puma and Nissan Juke. It arrives in showrooms this September.
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
List price£
Doors/bodystyle
Gearbox
Issue tested
Power Source
YARIS CROSS
D D D D D D
1264 1302 1306 1384 1396 1306 1590 1459 1306 1459 1465 1624 1317 1365 1361 1410 1447 1459 1447 1459 1489 1520 1489 1520 1616
1300 1300 1400 1500 1500 1400 1500 1600 1400 1600 1600 1500 1300 1300 1400 1400 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600 2000
PE D D PE D D D PE D D D D D D D D D D D D
D D D D PE
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RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
The first in Volkswagen’s ID family. It’s roomy and easy to drive, but lacks the character of other VW products.
(259)
0
-
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- 201 - 229 100 7.3 1812
0
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10 The first all-electric SUV in VW’s history, built on the group’s MEB platform. It’s roomy, goes well, and well kitted out. E E E E E E E E E E
414s 414s 414s 423 423s
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
36550 37950 42100 43500 39300 40700 46185 47585 54000 50540 57270
24123 25047 26523 27405 25938 26862 29558 30454 33480 32851 36080
22 25 tba 29 23 26 tba 30 31 34 36
(213) (213) (317) (319) (211) (211) (313) (314) (308) (299) (288)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
-
146 168 172 201 146 168 172 201 201 295 295
ID.5
-
162 229 tba 229 162 229 tba 229 229 339 339
99 99 tba 99 99 99 tba 99 99 112 112
10.9 9.0 tba 8.5 10.9 9.0 tba 8.5 8.5 6.2 6.2
1968 1965 tba 2109 1968 1965 tba 2109 2120 2224 2224
1000 1000 tba 1000 1000 1000 tba 1000 1000 1200 1200
RATING COMING SOON
A sportier, coupé edition of the ID.4, that may be a little less practical, but offers similar strengths as its sister car. E E E E E
Tech Pro Performance Max Pro Performance Tech Pro Performance Max Pro Performance GTX Max
-
5C 5C 5C 5C 5C
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
52185 55785 53620 57220 60520
32355 34587 33244 35476 38128
tba tba tba tba tba
(312) (311) (313) (311) (296)
0 0 0 0 0
-
-
PASSAT
172 172 201 201 295
D D D D PE PE
SE Nav 2.0 TDI EVO SE Nav 2.0 TDI EVO SEL 2.0 TDI EVO SEL 2.0 TDI EVO R-Line 2.0 TDI EVO GTE 1.4 TSI PHEV GTE Advance 1.4 TSI PHEV
- tba 100 10.4 - tba 100 10.4 - 229 100 8.4 - 229 100 8.4 - 339 112 6.3
2117 2117 2117 2117 2242
1000 1000 1000 1000 1200
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
-
5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
6M 7A 6M 7A 7A 6A 6A
34565 36165 35265 36865 39995 42340 45030
15900 16636 16222 16958 17198 22017 22965
20 22 21 22 22 26 28
53.3-57.6 53.3-57.6 53.3-57.6 53.3-57.6 53.3-56.5 256.8 235.4
127 127 128 127 131 26 28
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1395 1395
PE D D D PE D PE D D D
Elegance 1.4 TSI eHybrid Elegance 2.0 TDI R-Line 1.4 TSI eHybrid R-Line 2.0 TDI R-Line 2.0 TDI R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Shooting Brake Elegance 1.4 TSI eHybrid Shooting Brake Elegance 2.0 TDI Shooting Brake R-Line 1.4 TSI eHybrid Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
413s 413 -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
6A 7A 6A 7A 7A 7A 6A 7A 6A 7A 7A 7A
43250 40795 44180 41765 43785 45520 44125 41670 45055 42640 44660 46395
24653 21213 25183 21300 21893 22760 26034 22502 26582 23026 23223 24125
28 23 28 23 28 29 28 23 28 23 27 29
251.0 54.3-58.9 216.2 54.3-55.4 50.4-51.4 46.3-47.1 243.3 58.3 208.3 54.9 50.5 46.3
26 126 30 133 144 158 26 127 32 135 146 160
1395 1968 1395 1968 1968 1968 1395 1968 1395 1968 1968 1968
148 148 148 148 197 197 148 148 148 148 197 197
P P
Life 1.0 TSI Life 1.0 TSI Style 1.0 TSI R-Line 1.0 TSI
-
5H 5H 5H 5H
5M 6M 6M 6M
23155 23965 26665 27565
15514 16776 18399 19296
13 14 16 15
51.5 51.8 51.6 51.3
124 124 124 125
999 999 999 999
94 109 109 109
tba tba
114 114 114 114 -
9.1 9.1 9.1 9.1 9.1 7.6 7.6
1568 1599 1568 1599 1599 1759 1759
178.4 50.4-54.3 47.1-50.4 151.1 47.1-47.9 42.2-42.8 41.5-42.2 165.1 47.9-49.6 42.8-44.1 42.8-43.5 53.0 49.6 45.5 46.7 42.8 41.1 47.7 43.8 42.2
36 136 145 42 154 169 176 39 150 164 171 140 149 163 158 173 180 155 169 175
1395 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1968 1395 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
148 148 148 148 148 148 197 148 148 148 197 148 148 148 148 148 197 148 148 197
114 114 114 -
184 251 266 184 251 266 295 184 251 266 295 251 266 266 266 266 295 266 266 295
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Towing weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
243 243 243 -
128 125 124 128 124 123 134 128 124 123 134 125 124 123 124 123 135 124 123 135
7.5 9.4 9.4 7.5 9.4 9.3 7.5 7.5 9.4 9.3 7.5 9.8 9.8 9.7 9.8 9.7 7.8 9.8 9.7 7.8
1819 1617 1640 1819 1640 1715 1715 1819 1640 1715 1715 1724 1754 1834 1754 1834 1823 1754 1834 1823
1800 2000 2000 1800 2000 2500 2500 1800 2000 2500 2500 2000 2000 2500 2000 2500 2500 2000 2500 2500
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
SEL 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION SEL 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION R-Line 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION R-Line 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION R-Line Tech 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION R-Line Tech 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION Black Edition 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION Black Edition 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION R 3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid 4MOTION
388 382s 388s 382s 388s 382 388s 382s -
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A
55320 58000 58550 61230 61935 64615 64670 67350 77170
29873 32480 33959 36738 35922 38123 37509 40410 44759
37 40 38 41 39 41 41 43 48
32.8-34.9 32.8-34.9 32.1-34.4 32.5-34.4 32.1-34.4 32.5-34.4 32.1-34.0 32.5-34.0 123.4
213 212 215 214 215 215 218 217 52
2967 2967 2967 2967 2967 2967 2967 2967 2995
228 282 228 282 228 282 228 282 335
134
369 443 369 443 369 443 369 443 332
tba
138 147 138 147 138 147 138 147 155
7.6 6.3 7.6 6.3 7.6 6.3 7.6 6.3 5.1
2092 2092 2092 2092 2092 2092 2092 2092 2468
3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500
RATING COMING SOON
129 148 148 148
-
138 137 138 137 147 145 138 135 138 135 145 143
114 119 119 119
7.8 9.5 7.8 9.5 7.9 7.4 7.8 9.5 7.8 9.5 7.9 7.4
1798 1650 1798 1650 1648 1724 1814 1660 1814 1660 1651 1733
11.1 10.4 10.4 10.4
1220 1242 1242 1242
1000 1100 1100 1100
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
tba tba
Kerb weight (kg)
CO2g/km
tba 10.4 tba tba 10.4 tba Top speed
Combined mpg (Range)
Electric torque lb ft
Ins. Group
Engine torque Lb ft
Issue tested
Electric bhp
122 1968 114 - 221 122 1968 114 - 221 Engine bhp/rpm
SWB C20 2.0 TDI SWB C20 2.0 TDI SWB Life C20 2.0 TDI SWB Life C20 2.0 TDI SWB Life C20 2.0 TDI Maxi C20 2.0 TDI Maxi C20 2.0 TDI Maxi C20 2.0 TDI Maxi Life C20 2.0 TDI Maxi Life C20 2.0 TDI Maxi Life C20 2.0 TDI
-
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
6M 7A 6M 6M 7A 6M 6M 7A 6M 6M 7A
26977 30257 29569 30709 32849 29569 30709 32849 30965 32105 34205
16186 18154 17741 18425 19709 19220 19961 21352 20127 20868 22233
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
54.3-57.6 52.3-55.4 54.3-57.6 55.4-57.6 52.3-55.4 54.3-55.4 54.3-56.5 51.4-53.3 54.3-55.4 54.3-56.5 51.4-53.3
126 134 128 127 135 128 127 135 133 132 140
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
101 120 101 120 120 101 120 120 101 120 120
-
207 236 207 236 236 207 236 236 207 236 236
-
109 116 109 116 116 109 116 116 109 116 116
13.5 11.4 13.5 11.2 11.4 14.0 11.6 11.8 14.0 11.6 11.8
1685 1713 1685 1687 1713 1796 1796 1822 1796 1796 1822
1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
RATING COMING SOON
D
Standard Life 1.4 eHybrid Standard Life 2.0 TDI Standard Style 1.4 eHybrid Standard Style 2.0 TDI Long Life 1.4 eHybrid Long Life 2.0 TDI Long Style 1.4 eHybrid Long Style 2.0 TDI
-
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
6A 7A 6A 7A 6A 7A 6A 7A
48835 44410 59035 54950 50185 46100 60385 56300
29301 26646 35421 32970 30111 27660 36231 33780
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
148.7-156.9 42.2-43.5 148.7-156.9 42.2-43.5 148.7-156.9 42.2-42.8 148.7-156.9 42.2-42.8
41 170 41 172 41 171 42 173
1395 1968 1395 1968 1395 1968 1395 1968
tba 148 tba 148 tba 148 tba 148
tba tba tba tba -
tba 266 tba 266 tba 266 tba 266
TRANSPORTER 6.1
tba tba tba tba -
119 118 119 118 119 118 119 118
9.0 11.6 9.0 11.6 9.0 11.6 9.0 11.6
2208 2139 2234 2161 2191 2166 2257 2189
1600 2000 1600 2000 1600 2000 1600 2000
RATING COMING SOON
D D D D D D
D D D
SWB S 2.0 TDI SWB S 2.0 TDI SWB SE 2.0 TDI SWB SE 2.0 TDI SWB SE 2.0 TDI SWB S 2.0 TDI SWB S 2.0 TDI SWB SE 2.0 TDI SWB SE 2.0 TDI SWB SE 2.0 TDI SWB SE 2.0 TDI
-
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
6M 7A 6M 7A 7A 6M 7A 6M 6M 7A 7A
40238 44792 42254 47258 50156 41282 45836 43748 46004 48302 51200
24545 25531 24507 24574 27586 24769 26127 25374 25762 27049 26624
tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba tba
36.2-38.7 34.4-36.2 36.2-38.7 34.4-36.7 34.4-36.2 35.8-38.2 34.0-35.8 35.8-38.7 35.8-37.7 34.0-36.2 34.0-35.8
191 204 190 203 205 193 206 193 195 206 208
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
109 148 109 148 201 109 148 109 148 148 201
-
184 251 184 251 332 184 251 184 251 251 332
CARAVELLE 6.1
-
94 113 94 113 126 94 113 94 113 113 126
18.7 12.0 18.7 12.0 9.1 18.7 12.0 18.7 11.9 12.0 9.1
2204 2254 2200 2250 2282 2287 2337 2282 2312 2332 2364
2200 2500 2200 2500 2500 2200 2500 2200 2500 2500 2500
RATING COMING SOON
Refined, comfortable to drive and spacious, while feeling upmarket for a van with windows. D
D D
SWB SE 2.0 TDI SWB Executive 2.0 TDI SWB Executive 2.0 TDI SWB Executive 2.0 TDI 4MOTION LWB SE 2.0 TDI LWB SE 2.0 TDI
-
5M 5M 5M 5M 5M 5M
7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A
51074 57164 60062 63392 53672 56570
28601 32583 34235 36133 28983 31679
tba tba tba tba tba tba
34.4-36.2 34.4-35.8 34.0-35.3 32.5-33.2 34.4-35.8 34.0-35.3
204 206 209 222 207 210
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
148 148 201 201 148 201
-
251 251 332 332 251 332
-
113 113 126 123 113 126
13.0 13.0 9.9 10.1 13.0 9.9
2381 2422 2435 2545 2446 2448
2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500
VOLVO UK dealers: 95 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 miles Maintenance: 18,000 miles)
C40
RATING COMING SOON
Shaplier and slightly less practical version of the XC40, but sold exclusively with an electric drivetrain. E E E E
Recharge Core Recharge Plus Recharge Ultimate Recharge Twin Plus Recharge Twin Ultimate
-
5C 5C 5C 5C 5C
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
44800 50550 53900 55550 58900
23744 26792 28567 29442 31217
tba (252.3-269.1) tba (252.3-269.1) tba (252.3-269.1) tba (257.9-274.0) tba (257.9-274.0)
0 0 0 0 0
-
-
S60 -
60.1 60.1
Engine cc
D PE
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5H 6M 28595 13726 tba 5H 6M 31305 15026 tba Trade-in value
D PE
RATING COMING SOON
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List price£
D PE
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243 243 243 243 -
RATING COMING SOON
Gearbox
27 19 20 28 21 22 28 28 22 22 28 20 21 22 23 23 29 22 23 29
Replaces the Caravelle in the line-up, featuring a more flexible interior, greater connectivity and is more eco-friendly.
1600 2000 1600 2000 2000 2200 1600 2000 1600 2000 2000 2200
184 266 184 266 295 295 184 266 184 266 295 295
Doors/bodystyle
Power Source
Life 2.0 TDI Style 2.0 TDI
22655 19396 20355 24180 23588 23805 24771 24446 25544 26072 26725 23384 24440 25334 25921 27175 27502 27443 28519 29133
MULTIVAN PE
D
132 130 132 130 130 138 138
Update to the roomy, elevated crossover vehicle with a technology enhancement and fresh styling cues. D
D
D
NEW T-ROC D
D
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251 266 251 266 266 184 184
Take one T-Cross and up the sexiness with a coupé-esque body and the end result is the Taigo. P
D
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
TAIGO P
D
D
113 113
Elegant update to VW’s upmarket fastback, now with added versatility courtesy of new Shooting Brake. D
D
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 1600 1600
148 148 148 148 148 154 154
ARTEON PE
37140 32875 34500 39640 38045 39675 41985 40075 38125 40110 42420 35975 37600 39585 41145 43135 45085 41580 43210 45520
It’s a legend. Sturdy, comfortable, with a wide range of models. It’s also pretty expensive.
The mildest of facelifts masks a significant uplift in technology. Besides, the Passat was already damn good already. D
D
228 228 228 402 402
-
243 243 243 487 487
99 99 99 112 112
7.4 7.4 7.4 4.7 4.7
1970 1970 1970 2132 2132
1500 1500 1500 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Sportiest Volvo for years, but Volvo shortsightedly denies buyers a diesel engine. Plug-in hybrid expensive. PE PE
Plus Recharge T8 PHEV AWD Ultimate Recharge T8 PHEV AWD
-
4S 8A 49280 4S 8A 53730
20698 42 141.1-403.0 17 1969 306 143 295 228 112 4.6 1969 2000 22567 tba 141.1-403.0 18 1969 306 143 295 228 112 4.6 1969 2000
S90
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Volvo’s large car updated. Plug-in only, comfort orientated S90 is a perfect antidote to the default German choice. PE PE
Power Source
408 5H 1A 35835 24009 27
ID.4
Life Pure Life Pure Performance Life Pro Performance Life Pro Performance Style Pure Style Pure Performance Family Pro Performance Family Pro Performance Max Pro Performance GTX GTX Max
6A 6M 7A 6A 7A 7A 7A 6A 7A 7A 7A 6M 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A 7A
Brought bang up-to-date with a technology overhaul, more efficient powerplants and even more space.
ID.3
E
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
CADDY LIFE D D
Life Pro Performance
409 409s 423s 423 423s -
Brought bang up-to-date with a technology overhaul, more efficient powerplants and even more space.
D
E
Life 1.4 TSI eHybrid Life 2.0 TDI 2WD Life 2.0 TDI 2WD Elegance 1.4 TSI eHybrid Elegance 2.0 TDI 2WD Elegance 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Elegance 2.0 TDI 4MOTION R-Line 1.4 TSI eHybrid R-Line 2.0 TDI 2WD R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Allspace Life 2.0 TDI 2WD Allspace Life 2.0 TDI 2WD Allspace Life 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Allspace Elegance 2.0 TDI 2WD Allspace Elegance 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Allspace Elegance 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Allspace R-Line 2.0 TDI 2WD Allspace R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Allspace R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
TOUAREG
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When Hyundai launched the Ioniq 5 EV last year, it said that the electric charging flap opens in 1.3 seconds, which is 0.2 of a second faster than that of the Tesla Model 3.
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
Tiguan gets the new corporate look, updated diesel engines and a whole host of additional technology.
D
ONE-UPMANSHIP
Engine torque Lb ft
TIGUAN
D
DID YOU KNOW?
Electric bhp
D
tba tba tba tba tba tba
Plus Recharge T8 PHEV AWD Ultimate Recharge T8 PHEV AWD
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4S 8A 60025 26411 tba 104.6-352.6 19 1969 306 143 295 228 112 4.7 2040 2100 4S 8A 64525 28391 tba 104.6-352.6 19 1969 306 143 295 228 112 4.7 2040 2100
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Towing weight (kg)
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10.2 10.2 9.2 10.2 10.4 9.2 7.4 8.4 9.2 8.4 7.1 6.7 10.5 10.6 9.4 9.4 10.5 10.7 10.5 10.7 9.1 8.9 9.1 8.9 7.1
tba tba tba tba tba tba
0-62mph
D
126 126 133 126 126 133 137 139 133 139 152 140 126 126 133 133 126 126 126 126 139 139 139 139 143
8.8 8.6 8.5 8.8 8.6 8.5
Kerb weight (kg)
D
243 243 -
tba tba tba tba tba tba
Top speed
P
148 148 148 221 184 148 184 266 148 266 295 184 148 148 148 148 221 184 221 184 251 266 251 266 295
-
Electric torque lb ft
P
107 107 -
251 251 251 251 251 251
Engine torque Lb ft
P
109 109 129 114 114 129 148 148 129 148 197 148 109 109 129 129 114 114 114 114 148 148 148 148 197
-
Electric bhp
P
999 999 1498 1968 1968 1498 1395 1968 1498 1968 1968 1395 999 999 1498 1498 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
148 148 148 148 148 148
Engine bhp/rpm
PE
123 117 122 110 117 124 21 119 124 119 136 27 124 119 123 125 119 119 122 121 120 123 121 123 147
1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968
Engine cc
D
48.7-52.3 50.4-54.3 49.6-52.3 58.9-62.8 58.9-62.8 49.6-51.4 256.8 58.9-61.4 49.6-51.4 57.6-61.4 52.3-54.3 237.8 47.9-51.4 49.6-54.3 47.9-52.3 47.1-51.4 58.9-62.8 58.9-62.8 57.6-61.4 58.9-61.4 58.9-61.4 57.6-60.1 58.9-61.4 57.6-60.1 48.7-50.4
125 128 145 125 128 145
CO2g/km
D
14 15 17 17 17 18 24 23 18 23 27 27 14 15 17 17 16 16 17 17 21 21 21 22 26
58.9 57.6 51.4 58.9 57.6 51.4
Combined mpg (Range)
P
15204 16083 15570 14281 15097 16659 21895 16706 17272 17639 23681 23622 15480 16308 15834 16363 14441 15216 15668 16458 16302 17092 17226 18047 21434
tba tba tba tba tba tba
Ins. Group
D
25340 27260 25950 26945 28485 27765 35315 31520 28315 32070 35345 38725 26690 28610 27300 29220 28315 29835 30130 31650 31350 32870 31900 33420 38275
15641 16450 17078 16320 17129 17758
Trade-in value
P PE
6M 7A 6M 6M 7A 6M 6A 7A 6M 7A 7A 6A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 6M 7A 7A
32585 34270 35580 34000 35685 36995
List price£
D
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E 5E
6M 7A 7A 6M 7A 7A
Gearbox
P D
402 411 410 412 412s 419
5H 5H 5H 5H 5H 5H
Issue tested
P
Life 1.0 TSI Life 1.0 eTSI MH Life 1.5 TSI Life 2.0 TDI Life 2.0 TDI Style 1.5 TSI Style 1.4 TSI e-Hybrid Style 2.0 TDI R-Line 1.5 TSI R-Line 2.0 TDI GTD 2.0 TDI GTE 1.4 TSI PHEV Life 1.0 TSI Life 1.0 eTSI MH Life 1.5 TSI Life 1.5 eTSI MH Life 2.0 TDI Life 2.0 TDI Style 2.0 TDI Style 2.0 TDI Style 2.0 TDI Style 2.0 TDI R-Line 2.0 TDI R-Line 2.0 TDI Alltrack 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
-
Doors/bodystyle
P
D
Style 2.0 TDI Style 2.0 TDI Style 2.0 TDI 4MOTION R-Line 2.0 TDI R-Line 2.0 TDI R-Line 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
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D
The standard bearer has been totally refreshed with new twin dosing diesel engines and a lengthy list of equipment.
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Engine cc
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D
CO2g/km
D
Power Source
1000 1000 1000 1000
Combined mpg (Range)
1172 1204 1172 1172
Trade-in value
10.8 11.3 10.8 10.8
Ins. Group
116 116 116 116
List price£
GOLF
-
Doors/bodystyle
129 129 129 129
Gearbox
-
Issue tested
94 94 94 94
Towing weight (kg)
Engine torque Lb ft
999 999 999 999
0-62mph
Electric bhp
118 125 119 119
Kerb weight (kg)
Engine bhp/rpm
54.4 51.2 53.8 53.9
Electric torque lb ft
Engine cc
14450 9 15498 9 14447 10 14447 10
Top speed
CO2g/km
19795 21230 21890 21890
Combined mpg (Range)
5M 7A 5M 5M
Trade-in value
5H 5H 5H 5H
Ins. Group
422s 422 422s
List price£
P
Life 1.0 TSI Life 1.0 TSI Style 1.0 TSI R-Line 1.0 TSI
Doors/bodystyle
P
Gearbox
P
Issue tested
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V90
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
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5E 5E 5E 5E
8A 8A 8A 8A
59225 48895 65225 55250
29613 22003 31960 24310
41 33 42 39
104.6-352.6 44.8-49.5 104.6-352.6 41.5-44.8
19 150 20 165
1969 1969 1969 1969
249 194 249 232
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-
143 143 -
258 310 258 354
228 228 -
112 112 112 112
5.5 8.5 5.5 7.5
2026 1824 2026 1912
2100 2000 2100 2400
5H 5H 5H 5H
7A 7A 7A 1A
39100 42250 49150 43550
24633 27040 31456 22646
tba (112.8-134.5) tba (112.8-134.5) tba (112.8-134.5) tba (248.5-264.1)
47 1477 127 80 48 1477 127 80 50 1477 177 80 0 - 228
181 181 195 -
118 118 118 243
112 112 112 99
8.5 8.5 7.3 7.4
1741 1741 1741 1955
1800 1800 1800 1500
-
243 243 487 487
99 99 112 112
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0-62mph
-
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-
Electric torque lb ft
Electric bhp
0 0 0 0
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tba (248.5-264.1) tba (248.5-264.1) tba (248.5-259.1) tba (248.5-259.1)
Engine cc
Combined mpg (Range)
25636 27222 28236 29822
Ins. Group
49300 52350 54300 57350
7.4 7.4 4.9 4.9
1955 1955 2113 2113
1500 1500 1800 1800
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
It’s one of Volvo’s best-sellers and better than ever before. Mildly updated, but restricted diesel engine choice now. PE PE D PE
Core Recharge T6 PHEV AWD Plus Recharge T6 PHEV AWD Plus B4 AWD MH Ultimate Recharge T8 PHEV AWD
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Core Recharge T4 PHEV Plus Recharge T4 PHEV Ultimate Recharge T5 PHEV Recharge Core
5H 5H 5H 5H
CO2g/km
E
Trade-in value
E
List price£
5E 8A 48380 25158 42 141.1-352.6 18 1969 249 143 258 228 112 5.4 1994 2000 5E 8A 52830 26943 42 141.1-352.6 19 1969 249 143 258 228 112 5.4 1994 2000
E
Doors/bodystyle
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-
Recharge Plus Recharge Ultimate Recharge Twin Plus Recharge Twin Ultimate
E
Gearbox
Plus Recharge T6 PHEV AWD Ultimate Recharge T6 PHEV AWD
Power Source
Towing weight (kg)
0-62mph
Kerb weight (kg)
Electric torque lb ft
Top speed
Engine torque Lb ft
Electric bhp
Engine bhp/rpm
Engine cc
CO2g/km
Combined mpg (Range)
Trade-in value
Ins. Group
List price£
Doors/bodystyle
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 8/10
Volvo’s renewal campaign continues, and it nails it with its latest upmarket estate. Audi and Merc should worry!
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TEST PE
Gearbox
Issue tested
Power Source
V60
LONG TERM
PE
PE D PE
-
5H 5H 5H 5H
8A 8A 8A 8A
53225 57650 50475 64480
30871 34014 32809 36754
39 40 33 41
100.9-282.1 100.9-282.1 39.2-44.1 100.9-282.1
23 23 168 25
1969 1969 1969 1969
249 249 194 306
XC90
143 143 143
258 258 310 295
228 228 295
112 112 112 112
5.7 5.7 8.3 4.9
2086 2086 1898 2080
2250 2250 2400 2250
RATING ■■■■■■■■■■ 9/10
It’s the most luxurious Volvo ever, with a beautiful interior and smooth, powerful engines. The XC90 is a winner!
Plus Recharge T8 PHEV AWD Plus B5 AWD MH Ultimate Recharge T8 PHEV AWD
- 5H 8A 72725 45817 tba 83.1-217.0 29 1969 306 143 295 228 112 5.4 2227 2350 395s 5H 8A 65065 40340 tba 36.6-40.3 184 1969 232 - 354 - 112 7.6 2101 2700 - 5H 8A 77875 45946 tba 83.1-217.0 31 1969 306 143 295 228 112 5.4 2227 2350
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178 298 152 n/a 145 161 n/a tba n/a 163 138 308 315
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styling is concerned. History tells us that messing with a design as pure as the 156 usually results in unnecessary fussy details, and that sums up the 156 aptly. But elsewhere the changes were more positive, most notably concerning the interior layout, enhanced material quality, and the arrival of a new, more powerful 2.4-litre 20-valve JTD engine that developed 173bhp and 284lb ft of torque. For most buyers, It was a brave choice to pick a 156 over more ubiquitous rivals, but the grin from ear-to-ear of every owner tells us all that we need to know.
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D
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It was firmer than most rivals, but keen drivers – who the 156 was undoubtedly aimed at – loved its taut feel. The glorious five-cylinder 2.4litre 10-valve JTD engine arrived in the UK in June 2000 and was a charismatic alternative to the BMW 320d. Not only was it potent, Alfa Romeo engineers nailed its refinement from low down in the rev range, while also giving the powerplant an air of muscularity that was missing from rivals. Even today, it has one of the sportiest diesel engine notes. In some ways the engine was too much for the chassis at times, which tells you everything you need to know about its surging power delivery. When the 156 was extensively facelifted in 2004, the result was a step backwards as far as the exterior
he Alfa Romeo 156 had a tough job on its hands, arriving in 1997 when the Italian brand’s reputation for reliability was in the doldrums. It was also front-wheel drive at a time when rivals like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class all sent power rearwards, but by golly did it look stunning. A tidy example – which are sadly few and far between – still looks great now, and it offered companycar drivers a stylish alternative to the straight-laced Teutonic German saloons. In particular, the factory pearlescent Nuvola Blue had chameleon-like attributes in bright sunlight and stood out in a sea of grey and silver cars on the roads. Alfa’s talented chassis wizards also worked wonders on the handling, which was more BTCC car than National Trust-specification. Wishbone suspension allowed the front wheels to maintain excellent geometry through a turn, resulting in precise and engaging handling, with a quick feel from the steering.
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