Is the e-C4 X a sedan, a cross-sedan or something else? In July 2023, I reviewed the Citroen e-C4 and needless to say, came away impressed. So, when the e-C4 X was first shown at the Singapore Motorshow 2024, I started chomping at the bits to see what this new variant would bring to the table. As for the question asked at the beginning of this article, we invite you to answer ...
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The CN7 wiped the floor with its competition back when it first debuted, and this facelifted Hyundai Avante Hybrid is poised to sweep the field yet again. (updated: 23 April 2024) Practical, Affordable, and Fuss-Free. These were the attributes that made the Hyundai Avante (or Elantra) such a popular choice over the decades. What any family needed was wrapped up in one neat little package, ready to take on life’s adventures. The most ...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is another expansion of the EQ portfolio and one that challenges its rivals head-on. When the titans of the automotive industry, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, announced their foray into electrification, they promised a streamlining of their model ranges, a focused approach to customer preferences, and a reduction in the number of model variants. However, skeptics, including myself, suspected that these declarations might just be lip service, and the ...
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Slap an additional motor, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration adds another personality to its already sensible ensemble - unadulterated fun. Hyundai's electric era has taken the world by storm, epitomised by the trailblazing Ioniq 5. The harbinger of Hyundai's ambitious Ioniq lineup has now spun off into multiple variants, each promising to sprinkle electric magic for every demographic profile out there. Fans the world over have been raving about the Ioniq ...
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe may be less practical than its SUV sibling, but it trades functionality for sportier styling and better handling. This is a Mercedes GLC but with a tapered roofline. We’re into second-generation territory now, and given that this particular SUV is one of the firm’s best sellers these days, a follow-up coupe-ified variant was inevitable. Its biggest rival is the BMW X4, but it also competes with the Audi ...
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The Skoda Octavia Combi Sportline is everything you want and need simultaneously. The perfect winning formula. This is arguably the vehicular embodiment of sensibleness, and it happens to be one of Skoda’s best-sellers globally. The Octavia Combi, the station wagon family car you should buy instead of that SUV you’ve had shortlisted. Based on the latest version of Volkswagen’s MQB platform, it’s bigger than its predecessor and comes with more modern interior ...
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A luxury Kia? Yes, you read that right, and the Kia EV9 does plenty to justify a once-fanciful price. With their recent surge in popularity, the automotive market is now flooded with all sorts of new-fangled EVs. Whatever the heart desires, there is a car that will fit your needs. So, how would an automaker stand out amongst the surging EV wave? Well, you dial it up to eleven of course. This is ...
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The 520i checks the right boxes for one to look and be the executive part. I'll let you in on a little secret - since the 90's, I've quietly preferred the 5 Series to the 3'er. E36, E46 and E90 3 Series have always played second fiddle to the E34, E39 and E60 5'er in my heart. Why? Because the latter offered more interior space for my shorter-of-torso and longer-of-limbs 1.82-metre ...
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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 ...
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The 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 ...
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The 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 ...
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The 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 ...
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Arguably, 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 ...
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Entry 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?
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The 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 ...
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