Tag Archives: 4×4

We road test the plug-in hybrid version of the classy new Mazda CX-60 mid-sized SUV… Slotting in above the slightly smaller CX-5, the all-new CX-60 is Mazda’s new flagship SUV. Not only does it close the gap on premium rivals from Europe, such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Range Rover and …

Kia has released new pictures of its 100% electric EV9 SUV undergoing rigorous testing ahead of its debut at the start of next year. The EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model and Kia claims it will “revolutionise the large electric SUV segment”. Developed over a period of 44 months …

We road test the new hybrid version of the Suzuki Vitara… Priced from £13,999 – £21,999 when it was launched in 2015, the Suzuki Vitara was an impressive new entrant in the compact crossover sector. Sharp looks, good value for money, fun to drive and surprisingly capable off-road, it was …

Keeping kids occupied during the summer holidays is no easy task. Exploring the great outdoors, whatever the weather, is one way to enjoy time together as a family. Toyota has teamed up with TV naturalist, adventurer and father-of-three Steve Backshall to provide ideas for adventures in nature. Steve and his …

It’s fair to say that Toyota is a little late to the EV party. Despite the fact that it was a hybrid technology pioneer 25 years ago with the Prius, it’s taken until 2022 for the Japanese giant to launch its first pure electric car in Europe. So, I guess …

Polestar has announced that the world premiere of its next car, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV, will be in October 2022. The vehicle will be the Swedish electric performance car company’s first SUV and will join the existing Polestar 2 five-door fastback in the line-up. Polestar 3 will feature …

We drive the impressive new plug-in hybrid version of Jeep’s mid-sized SUV… When I first drove the Jeep Compass soon after its launch in 2018, I really wanted to like it. It was practical and looked good, but for me it was let down by an unsophisticated diesel engine, disappointing …

We’ve been driving the new, improved Mazda CX-5 – still one of the best mid-sized SUVs on the market Originally launched in 2017 and treated to a refresh for 2022, Mazda has done just enough to keep the CX-5 competitive against fierce new opposition from the likes of the latest …

Lotus has unveiled the “world’s first electric hyper-SUV” in front of several hundred VIP guests at BBC Television Centre at White City, London. The 60-minute launch show, which featured former F1 world champion and Lotus customer Jenson Button, was also live-streamed across the globe. Naturally, we were there to see …

If want to drive a big 4×4, but would rather keep on the right side of eco warriors, then the latest EV from Audi could be the car for you… Not only does it possess premium badge appeal, but with zero tailpipe emissions, it couldn’t be kinder to the environment. …