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 – …
Read More »Kia Sorento review
If you need a seven-seater, but would prefer a handsome SUV to a sensible people carrier, then the all-new Kia Sorento could be right up your street. Starting at £38,845, this striking fourth-generation model has just been launched and the great news is that it’s better than ever. Back in …
Read More »Kia Sorento scoops ‘Car of the Year’ title
The all-new Kia Sorento has been named the best car in Britain by leading motoring title Carbuyer. Kia’s seven-seat SUV impressed Carbuyer’s panel of judges with a remarkable blend of space, tech and value for money, which it says combines to form “a versatile SUV that’s nipping at the heels …
Read More »Best cars to own, as voted by owners
The Kia Sorento has topped the results of Driver Power 2020 – the UK’s most comprehensive new car satisfaction survey. It narrowly beat a former Driver Power champion, the Peugeot 3008, proving that despite being on sale for a number of years, it is still a deeply satisfying car to …
Read More »SEAT Tarraco review
The new seven-seater Tarraco completes SEAT’s SUV line-up, slotting in above the compact Arona and mid-sized Ateca. Closely related to its VW Group cousins, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and Skoda Kodiaq, it’s arguably the best-looking, better-proportioned version, boasting SEAT’s trademark sharp lines. Back in the day, you’d have to choose …
Read More »Top 10 best new cars to own 2018
Motorists are happier than ever with their cars, according to one of Britain’s biggest new car ownership surveys. Auto Express Driver Power revealed overall customer satisfaction is at an all time high, with the Peugeot 3008 crowned Driver Power Car of the Year. The 2018 Driver Power average score of …
Read More »SsangYong Rexton review
The big new Rexton 4×4 is the latest offering from SsangYong – and it’s a bit of a revelation. Along with its smaller sibling, the well-received Tivoli (launched in 2016), the Rexton is arguably one of the company’s first mainstream cars. At a time when SUVs are selling like hotcakes, it’s no surprise that SsangYong(which claims to be the equivalent of Land Rover …
Read More »Peugeot 5008 SUV review
A year ago Peugeot pulled off a masterstroke when it transformed the 3008 MPV into the 3008 SUV. Not only did the acclaimed new 3008 turn heads, it also featured the French giant’s game-changing digital i-Cockpit and won the 2017 European Car of the Year award. Now, a year on, …
Read More »Renault Koleos review
The Renault Koleos is the newest entrant in the fiercely fought mid-to-large SUV segment that includes the Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq. Completing Renault’s crossover range, which also includes the Captur and Kadjar, the Koleos is in effect the French giant’s flagship car. As such, it’s …
Read More »Kia Sorento review
There’s more to Kia than its unrivalled seven-year warranty scheme – and the all-new Sorento is positive proof. Somewhere between an SUV and a people carrier, it offers the best of both worlds – topping an increasingly impressive range. The first thing that strikes you about the Sorento is its …
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