This is arguably the best variant of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 available in Singapore. Avid readers of AutoApp will not be strangers to the Hyundai Ioniq 6. We’ve tested practically the entire range at this point, and each variant continues to charm us with market-leading specs and thoughtful practicality. Though, I’ll wager this single-motor long-range variant is the cream of the crop. It just feels right For prospective buyers, this is essentially the Cat ...
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The Xpeng G6 aims to charm drivers with its smart, digital-first approach and eco-friendly credentials. But let’s be real, in a market already flooded with EV heavyweights, the G6 has a tough crowd to win over. So, what does Xpeng bring to the table? For starters, there’s a big screen inside, a trendy light bar outside, and a tech entrepreneur at the helm of the company, no less. All very nice things. But, ...
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The Polestar 4 is a radical coupe SUV that has one or two tricks up its Nordic-trimmed sleeve to take on the competition. While Polestar and the rest of the industry refers to it as a "Coupe SUV," in reality it’s not all that SUV-ish. Think of it as sitting somewhere between the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in terms of size but with more luxury thrown in for good ...
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The Audi Q4 e-tron is currently the German marque’s smallest electric SUV, until they decide to make an even tinier one. Audi was a little late to the EV party, but it has now made up some ground with the launch of the Q4 e-tron. We did see the original e-tron and Q8 e-tron grace our shores, but those models did not particularly sell well. That is why, with the Q4, Audi ...
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The fifth-generation Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is an interesting moral dilemma. And it’s all because of what’s under the hood. Gone is the mighty V8, which used to rumble and roar its way into your heart. In its place, you’ll find a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, an uprated version of what powers the feisty AMG A45. It now claims the title of the most powerful production four-cylinder in the world. Paired with an ...
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The Porsche Taycan refresh proves that Porsche’s electric soul still shines bright amongst its rivals. The Porsche Taycan sits in a space that’s neither purely a sports car nor entirely a saloon. It straddles both worlds, doing so with a finesse few cars can match. And that is why, even after four years on the market, the Taycan is still one of the few electric options that can give you that Porsche ...
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Porsche hasn’t forgotten about the Panamera, and it’s now back with a fresh set of upgrades. The Panamera doesn’t usually pop up when we play the "name a Porsche" game. The 911? Sure. The Boxster? Of course. And with the world buzzing about the all-electric Taycan, the Panamera often gets lost in the shuffle, wedged somewhere between the popular Cayenne and Macan SUVs. But here’s the thing: Porsche hasn’t forgotten the Panamera. ...
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The Skoda Enyaq Coupe vRS marries sensible practicality with enough speed to frighten your family. This is Skoda’s first foray into the EV market in Singapore. Built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform, this Czech shares the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 and the Audi Q4 e-tron. It’s a packed family, but the Enyaq still manages to charm with a lil’ bit of Skoda’s practical magic. Simply clever While its siblings actively do ...
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The BMW i5 Touring merges luxury, performance, and practicality in a unique, all-electric package. But in today’s challenging car market, can this sleek EV justify its premium price? The all-electric BMW i5 Touring is a bold statement on wheels. As someone who’s always had a soft spot for wagons (yes, we do exist), I was eager to see how BMW would bring the executive estate into the electric age. When I first ...
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70-odd years of perfecting a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car format that shouldn’t work as well as it does, and out comes a true masterpiece like the Porsche 911 Carrera T. When car enthusiasts gather to discuss their favourite sports cars, it doesn't take long before one name inevitably surfaces, the Porsche 911. This icon, which made its debut back in 1963, has managed to carve out a permanent spot in the upper ...
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For a compact crossover, the Volvo EX30 punches well above its weight. Volvo’s lineup is a showcase of SUVs these days, and their most compact offering now is the EX30. It's new and all-electric, which is perfect considering Volvo’s commitment to going fully electric by 2030. The EX30 shares its platform with the Smart #1 and Zeekr X, thanks to Volvo’s parent company, Geely. But while the bones may be the same, ...
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When you think of Lamborghini, the mind conjures images of wild supercars with scissor doors, extreme designs, and ear-splitting exhaust notes. Not something like the Lamborghini Urus S. So, when Lamborghini decided to venture into the world of SUVs, the idea sounded... strange. But then the Lamborghini Urus was born, a 2.2-tonne, five-door behemoth that promised to carry the raging bull’s DNA into uncharted territory. And if you're wondering whether this SUV ...
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The world of electric cars is moving fast, and the Lotus Emeya is keeping pace with the best of them. When you think of Lotus, it’s all about lightweight handling and nimble sports cars, right? Well, the Emeya wants to change that narrative. This is the second all-electric offering from Lotus in this new era under the Geely umbrella, and it was designed specifically to shake up the luxury EV market, positioning ...
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The Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition remains one of the top convertible sports cars on the market. Arguably the world’s favourite roadster since its 1996 debut, the Porsche Boxster is loved by fans worldwide. If you didn’t think of the 911 first whenever the name Porsche is mentioned, chances are your brain probably visualised the Boxster (or its coupe Cayman twin) instead. This is a fourth-generation model, and it's really getting on ...
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The Zeekr X makes a good first impression and is priced competitively to rival some of the big EV giants. Nowadays, every manufacturer knows you need a compact SUV if you want to succeed in the crowded electric vehicle market, and Zeekr is no different. While other markets enjoy the 001 or 009 models first, Singapore buyers have the X as the first foray into the Zeekr brand. Built on the same ...
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