Tag Archives: 4×4

We get to grips with the BMW X3 M50 xDrive – the range-topping version of the German brand’s best-selling family SUV… Back in the 1980s there was a series of TV adverts for fresh cream cakes. The slogan was “naughty but nice”. After a week with the flagship M50 xDrive …

This year marks a milestone for Suzuki’s globally renowned AllGrip 4×4 technology – first introduced in the dinky LJ10 back in 1970. More recently known as AllGrip, it was created by evolving the company’s vast 4WD knowledge to provide driving enjoyment and peace of mind in diverse conditions while promoting …

We get to grips with the upgraded Isuzu D-Max pick-up truck in top-end V-Cross spec… If you’re a farmer or tradesperson in need of a rugged, reliable 4×4 workhorse of a pick-up, then the choice these days is likely to be between a Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, KGM Musso or …

We get to grips with the very capable Subaru Forester, now in its sixth generation… Subaru is still something of a hidden gem in the UK. Elsewhere, in countries such as the US and Australia, the Japanese company’s cars are more appreciated and sell in much bigger numbers. The brand’s …

We get behind the wheel of the acclaimed Hyundai Santa Fe – a large seven-seat SUV with serious kerb appeal… It’s no wonder the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has already won so many trophies, including the Large Crossover of the Year category title at the prestigious UK Car of the …

We get to grips with the classy CX-80 seven-seater SUV – Mazda’s new flagship… If you need a big SUV that’s capable of carrying seven people in reasonable comfort, there’s already a pretty good choice. The new Mazda CX-80 is a welcome addition to the more affordable end of the …

We spend some quality time with the all-wheel drive Crosstrek SUV – Subaru’s entry-level model… At first glance, the all-new Subaru Crosstrek looks very much like the Subaru XV – the car it replaces. There’s a good reason for that, because the Crosstrek is, in effect, the third generation XV. …

We spend some quality time with Volvo’s smallest SUV, which also happens to be 100% electric… Here’s something you thought you’d never hear. The most affordable car in the Volvo range is an all-new EV. In the midst of a climate emergency, it’s essential to cut emissions, yet survey after …

We get behind the wheel of the latest version of Skoda’s big seven-seater SUV… The Kodiaq has been a success for Skoda. Since its launch in 2016, more than 866,000 have been produced. After Germany, the UK is the big SUV’s second biggest market in Europe, with 55,000 sold – …

We test drive a new car from a new brand – the all-electric Xpeng G6 mid-sized electric SUV… The latest EV brand from China to reach Europe has its work cut out. Just for starters, its family SUV is pitched against the Tesla Model Y – the world’s most popular …