Tag Archives: fastback

We get behind the wheel of Mazda’s second all-electric model – the 6e fastback Mazda has carved out a niche for itself over the past decade or so, producing a range of distinctively stylish cars that are engaging to drive and nudging premium quality in many cases. It took a …

MG’s upmarket expansion continues with the first models from its IM sub-brand The 2024 launch of the stunning MG Cyberster EV two-seater was a statement of intent from the Chinese-owned car company. MG’s growing range of value-for-money hybrid and electric hatchbacks and SUVs is selling well, but now it has …

We test drive the hatchback and fastback versions of the intriguing all-electric Kia EV4 It could be argued that the bold styling of the latest EV from Kia is a sure sign of the South Korean car company’s growing confidence. Borrowing design cues from its cousins, the EV3, EV6 and …

We road test the stylish new four-door version of the pure electric Citroen e-C4… The “affordable” end of the EV market is becoming extremely competitive – and Citroen is up for the fight. Starting with the bargain basement Ami city runabout, through to the e-C4 hatchback, and up to the …

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 test the all-new Kia EV6 – an electric car that’s more than just eye candy Kia has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to electrification – from the EV version of the quirky Soul in 2015 to the game-changing e-Niro of 2018, plus hybrids along the …

There’s no doubt that Peugeot is on a roll. Not only have its new SUVs has been successful – notably the 3008 which was crowned 2017 European Car of the Year – but it’s also just announced that from 2019 every new model will be available with either a hybrid …

We drive the rakish new Volkswagen Arteon – a stunner billed as an “avant garde sport turismo”… What is it? Sitting above the Passat in the VW range, the spacious Arteon boasts a dramatic fastback design. You could say its rivals include everything from the Skoda Superb and Vauxhall Insignia …

Mazda’s classy Focus/Astra challenger has only been with us since 2014, yet it’s just received a makeover to bring it bang up to date. The changes to the biggest selling car globally (five million sales and counting) in Mazda’s range are subtle to say the least. In fact, from the …

The legendary Ford Mustang was originally launched in 1964, but there’s never been a production right-hand drive version… until now. Yes, at last Brits are able to head down to a selected Ford dealer to order a muscle car. Ford says demand has been greater than expected and, so far, …