Tag Archives: SUV

We get to grips with the smallest electric vehicle to join Kia’s fast-growing line-up – the cute EV2 Up until now, one of the biggest obstacles in the way of a more rapid switch from ICE cars to EVs has been the higher upfront cost of zero emission vehicles, compared …

Has the distinctive KGM Actyon SUV improved now it’s been electrified? Full disclosure. When I reviewed the Actyon soon after its UK launch in early 2025, I liked it, but it had one big flaw. The only engine option was a thirsty 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol turbo. “That petrol engine doesn’t …

Kia goes back to basics, adding a petrol-powered hatchback to its ever-expanding range After a run of impressive EV launches recently, Kia is back with a more conventional car that effectively replaces the long-running Ceed hatchback. Electric vehicle sales may be flourishing, but official SMMT data shows that petrol-engine cars …

We test the first of two new models from Mitsubishi – the latest Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi Motors is back selling vehicles in the UK after an absence of five years. The first new model out of the box is the Outlander PHEV – the latest version of the SUV which …

We get behind the wheel of the affordable Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid from new Chinese brand, Geely Automotive The name Geely may not necessarily ring a bell with you, but the car giant’s other brands, which include Volvo, Lotus, LEVC and Polestar, certainly will. Following on from its first model …

We test drive a new car from a new brand – the all-electric Xpeng G6 mid-sized electric SUV Xpeng, one of the latest EV brands from China to reach the UK, has its work cut out. Just for starters, its new family SUV is pitched against the Tesla Model Y …

First drive in the 2026 next-generation Mazda CX-5. Is it better than ever? It shouldn’t be underestimated how important the family-friendly CX-5 SUV is to Mazda. Since its launch in 2012, five million have been sold worldwide, and some 105,000 in the UK alone – making it the brand’s best-selling …

We road test the first model from a Chinese brand new to the UK – the Geely EX5 mid-sized electric SUV You may be unfamiliar with the name Geely, but the automotive giant’s other big-name badges include Volvo, Lotus, Smart and LEVC, which builds electric black taxis. In terms of …

We get to grips with the Suzuki e Vitara – the Japanese brand’s first 100% electric car It’s fair to say that Suzuki is a little late to the EV party here in Europe with the launch of its first all-electric vehicle. However, it makes more sense when you look …

We get behind the wheel of the Changan Deepal S05 – another all-electric, mid-sized SUV from China Changan is a little late to the party here in the UK, but it’s by no means the last Chinese brand to launch here. Back home, it’s quite the opposite because Changan is …