Tag Archives: hybrid

We get behind the wheel of the new hybrid version of Toyota’s dinky Aygo X supermini When the original Toyota Aygo X was launched in 2022, it made a big impact, because the previously popular Aygo city car had been transformed into a funky, affordably-priced, urban crossover. At the time, …

The much-loved Honda Prelude is back on sale after 24 years – we get behind the wheel of the sporty two-door, now with hybrid power, at the press launch in the south of France If you’re under 40, the significance of the return of the Honda Prelude might pass you …

I recently spent a week road testing the revelation that is the fifth-generation Toyota Prius… When it was launched in 1997, the pioneering Prius may not have been the most attractive of cars, but it was the first mass-produced petrol-electric hybrid, and several million have been produced. Now in its …

We savour the Symbioz E-Tech – the latest addition to Renault’s growing SUV line-up… Slotting between the Captur and Austral crossovers in the Renault range, the full hybrid Symbioz effectively replaces the Kadjar. Competitively-priced from £29,295, it has its work cut out because it’s up against some of the UK’s …

We get to grips with the all-electric and mild hybrid versions of Vauxhall’s stylish next-generation Grandland family SUV… If ever there was a case of a model that’s evolved for the best over the years, it’s the Vauxhall Grandland. Originally launched in 2017 as the Grandland X, it was facelifted …

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 rack up some serious miles in the best all-round luxury estate car on the market… I’ve driven 100 or so new cars this year. Most have been 100% electric and petrol-hybrid SUVs – leaving just a few pure petrol and diesel cars. The subject of this week’s road test, …

With the October half term well underway, we’ve teamed up with Toyota to compile a list of lesser-known locations across the UK for unforgettable days out – easily accessible by car. The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports would be a natural for such trips. Spacious and economical, it’s ideally suited for …

We test the mild hybrid version of Citroen’s comfy family-sized SUV… How time flies. The first time I drove a Citroen C5 Aircross was way back in 2019, shortly after its UK launch. At that stage it was available with petrol or diesel power. A plug-in hybrid joined the range …

Visitors to the Renault store at Europe’s largest indoor shopping mall will be able to test drive a trio of electrified E-Tech models. The ‘Car of the Year 2024’ – the Scenic E-Tech 100% electric – the Megane E-Tech 100% electric and Austral E-Tech full hybrid will all be available …