Tag Archives: SUV

We road test the Skywell BE11 – the debut car from a Chinese brand new to the UK… Skywell was established in 2017 as a collaboration between Skyworth, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics manufacturers, and the Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus Company, which also makes trucks and vans. The …

We road test the Kia EV3 – the latest entrant in the highly competitive electric compact crossover sector… Kia has come a long way since its UK launch in 1991. It’s now one of the biggest-selling brands in the UK – and it’s been making electric cars for 10 years. …

We mark the zero emissions milestone by driving two EVs from the big-selling Kia stable to the Christmas market in Lille – and back… The automotive world has changed massively since 2014. Since then, Kia has been leading the charge to a more planet-friendly future. It’s amazing to think that …

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 road test the all-new, all-electric Omoda E5 family SUV… Omoda is a new brand to the UK and is owned by Chery, one of the largest car manufacturers in China. The Omoda 5 is a mid-sized family SUV, available with either a 1.6-litre petrol engine or an EV (badged …

We get behind the wheel of one of the year’s most-anticipated new EVs – the reborn Ford Capri… According to the slick marketing for the original 1969 Ford Capri, it was the “car you always promised yourself”. It’s hard now to appreciate the impact this fastback coupe had at the …

We road test the all-new, full hybrid MG ZS compact family SUV… It’s been a busy year for MG Motor UK. Not only has the Chinese-owned brand launched the acclaimed MG3 Hybrid+ supermini, but the next-generation MG HS mid-sized SUV and the ground-breaking Cyberstar electric sports car. As if that …

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 …

The Honda CR-V has been ranked as the most reliable used SUV, according leading UK used car warranty provider, Warrantywise. Utilising data from 2021-24*, the Top 10 is based on a range of criteria, including repair costs, frequency of repairs, and overall reliability scores. Fifth generation Honda CR-V (2017–2022) Leading …