The latest Honda CR-V is a sensible family option for those looking for a great all-rounder. We now have the sixth generation of Honda’s revered SUV on our shores, the CR-V. Making its debut way back in 1995, you can thank it for indirectly popularising the SUV body style. Short form for ‘Comfortable Runabout Vehicle’ (the Japanese have fun names), it’s a staple in Honda’s bread-and-butter lineup of popular cars. But, can the ...
Read MoreThe BRZ is Subaru's answer to a rear-wheel driven coupe, built for that pure handling experience. First, some context. Sean and I previously had an agreement in that he would test the ZN8 Toyota GR86 and I would review the ZD8 Subaru BRZ. As we drew closer to the review date, and during the photoshoot of Subaru's excellent WRX Wagon, word came through that the BRZ on test would be DUN ...
Read MoreThe Velar nicely plugs a gap in the Range Rover… erm, range, whilst not skimping on luxury we’ve come to know and love. The Range Rover Velar by most standards is a large luxury SUV. But, it’s pretty hard to stand out in a family of large luxury SUVs - cue the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and even the Defender and Discovery offerings from Land Rover. The Evoque has form factor ...
Read MoreThe Subaru WRX Wagon is a safe and competent family hauler with surefooted handling abilities. Subaru. Scooby. WRX. Rexy. Rex. W. Mmmmmm... Memories... In case you didn't know, WRX stands for World Rally eXperimental. Back in the day when Subaru was competing in rallies, it was using the Legacy platform with a turbo engine and all-wheel drive. However, Subaru knew that a vehicle with a shorter wheelbase would be needed, and set ...
Read MoreArguably, the BMW X5 has been the leading choice in the premium SUV market for many years. But does it still cross the boxes buyers want in a luxury 4WD vehicle? As a previous X5 owner, I've loved all the generations of BMW's beloved SUV. Powerful, roomy, stylish, yet muscular - the X5 possesses everything you would want in an SUV. But as SUVs become more popular, and many brands take the ...
Read MoreEntry to Lexus ownership now begins with the LBX. Will this hybrid compact crossover lure customers away from the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz?
Read MoreThe Lotus Eletre is the brand’s first foray into the world of SUVs - Sacrilegious to the purists, but alluring to a new generation. When the Lotus Eletre first rocked up to the scene, it shocked motoring press worldwide. Controversial would be the word to describe the whole ordeal, mainly because ‘this’ is pretty much what the world thinks a Lotus shouldn’t be; a tech-laden lumbering electric SUV. Mind you, this was ...
Read MoreNo surprises here, as Stuggart has continued to make the Porsche Cayenne even better. The Porsche Cayenne has historical significance for the German marque. Back in 2002, this was the vehicle that breathed new life into the company and ushered in a new world of SUVs. Fast forward to today, and this is the third generation’s refresh. The Cayenne was a pioneer, a lone wolf in its early days. Now, it finds itself ...
Read MoreIn this fast-paced world where flamboyance often steals the limelight, why not embrace the understated instead? That is what the Toyota Vellfire does exceptionally well. Being understated is a movement away from the garish, in-your-face extravagance that has dominated for so long. Subtlety and refinement are now the new markers of true luxury, and more people are hopping on this trend. Enter the latest Vellfire Hybrid from Toyota, an MPV that embodies ...
Read MoreThe moustachioed Mini Cooper Convertible is an excellent grown-up hatch, if not the most practical choice. This is the modern facelifted Mk 3.0 Mini, born way back in 2018 and revitalised with yet another facelift back in 2021. It won’t be too long for this world, however, because Mini has since declared that it’ll be the first brand in the BMW Group to go fully electric in the 2030s. The electric revolution ...
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