Tag Archives: Crossover

We get up to speed with the first of a new generation of Smart cars – the awkwardly-titled #1… The Smart #1 compact SUV is the first fruit of a new joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Chinese giant Geely, which also owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus. Sharing a platform with …

An underground car park has been transformed into an “extraordinary immersive light experience” to mark the launch of Lexus LBX – a landmark model for the brand. The Extraordinary Car Park in Soho, London, will be open to the public from September 21-24 and admission is free. This event, which …

We get to grips with Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid – the Tonale SUV… Slotting in below the Stelvio in the Alfa range, the Tonale is arguably one of the best-looking mid-sized crossovers on the market. It’s athletic and well proportioned, it features some delicious Alfa Romeo design cures, such …

We road test the newest entrant to the family crossover scene – the full hybrid Honda ZR-V… Slotting in between the HR-V and CR-V SUVs in terms of size, the all-new ZR-V is a very important car for Honda – and it’s tasked with an mighty challenge. Not only do …

We road test the latest versions of the quirky Kia Soul EV – the long range Explore and Urban commuter… It’s fair to say that the Kia Soul has always been something of a left-field choice. Originally launched in 2008, it’s now in its third generation. Over the years the …

Our first drive in the 100% electric version of the stylish five-door DS 3 compact SUV Originally launched as the DS 3 Crossback in 2019, this chic crossover was initially available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines (a 100% electric variant following a year later). Fast forward to …

Luxury brand Lexus is a little late to the party with its first purpose-built electric vehicle. So, the question is – has the RZ been worth the wait? Lexus is no stranger to electrification. After all, Toyota’s premium sister brand launched its first hybrid, the RX 400h, way back in …

We road test the rakish new Peugeot 408. It’s certainly got kerb appeal, but what’s it like to drive? The all-new Peugeot 408 is marketed as a fastback. In fact, it’s more of  a mash up of a hatchback, SUV-coupe and saloon. Ultimately, what really matters is that when it …

We road test the distinctive Nissan Ariya mid-sized electric SUV… It’s taken Nissan more than 10 years to follow-up the game-changing Leaf with a brand new EV model. So, is the Ariya as good as it looks? Let’s start by going back to basics. The Ariya (we think it’s pronounced …

It’s time to get back behind the wheel of Kia’s popular XCeed compact crossover, which has just been treated to a facelift… The XCeed is an important car for Kia in the UK, accounting for 10% of the South Korean company’s sales in the country during 2021, and more than …