THE NEW LEXUS UX 250H PETROL ELECTRIC HYBRID COMPACT SUV... ...Tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new UX 250h petrol-electric hybrid urban SUV is described by Lexus as their ‘gateway’ model to their range of SUVs which already includes the well respected NX mid-sized models, the larger RX versions and the 7-seat RX L variants. Lexus says UX stands for ‘urban … [Read more...]
Road Tests
Our in-depth appraisals of new cars available in the UK
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid Touring Sports – Road Test
NEW BRITISH BUILT TOYOTA COROLLA 2.0 HYBRID TOURING SPORTS. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). In March this year the Corolla name returned to the Toyota line-up of passenger cars 14 years after the Auris name replaced it. Like the Auris range it replaced, the 12th generation five-door Corolla Hatchback and Touring Sports estate petrol and hybrid models are being built in the UK at … [Read more...]
Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI – Road Test
Out and about with Kia’s Ceed 1.6 T-GDI GT hot-shot family sized hatchback… …By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). It’s all change with Kia as it moves up a gear. The Korean carmaker has recorded its best-ever UK half year sales figures with 53,232 new cars delivered to customers by the end of June 2019. That performance bucked the general market trend and surpassed 2018’s … [Read more...]
Volvo S60 – Road Test
VOLVO S60 SPORTS SALOON CONTINUES THE BRAND’S NEW MODEL ONSLAUGHT… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). In five years the Swedish Volvo premium brand has more or less completely transformed its range of vehicles from roomy but solidly built conservatively styled models appealing to older buyers to a dynamic range of SUVs, estates and saloons with much more kerb appeal, whilst retaining … [Read more...]
Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi GT-Line S – Road Test
Stands out from the crowd – the Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi GT-Line S… …tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The Kia Picanto city sized 1.0 T-GDI GT-Line S is a rarity, and it’s all the better for that. In a market dominated by so many look-alike, take-it-or-leave-it cars, the Picanto 5-door city car not only visually stands out but leaves others standing in the Formula Fun … [Read more...]
Jeep Compass – Road Test
Jeep Compass Limited 1.6 MJ 120bhp 2WD… … assessed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). There have been enormous changes in the SUV sector, but thankfully the original name in the line up is still going strong and Jeep is adapting very well. Jeep was the inspiration for the Land Rover after WW2 and over the decades they have developed alongside one another with vociferous fans … [Read more...]
Mild Hybrid Hyundai Tucson – Road Test
Hyundai Tucson Premium 48v Mild Hybrid SUV... Tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). It’s not one of the first of the modern SUVs, but the Hyundai Tucson Premium 48v Mild Hybrid is one of the better models. There’s a modest 18-strong range of petrol, diesel or hybrid powered models in five-trim levels with manual or automatic transmission, two or four-wheel drive. … [Read more...]
Suzuki Vitara 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T – Road Test
Suzuki Vitara 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T – Road Test. Kim Henson test drives the latest version of the 1.0 litre three cylinder Vitara... (All words and photographs by Kim). The Vitara has been a popular Suzuki model for more than 30 years since the original was launched, and the previous generation SUV (which made its debut in 2015) continues the trend in being a well-respected vehicle. The latest … [Read more...]
SEAT Tarraco – Road Test
THE NEW SEAT TARRACO – 140,000 PEOPLE CANNOT BE WRONG… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new SEAT Tarraco is a seven seat large SUV and its name is taken from the Mediterranean city of Tarragona and that name was chosen by 140,000 on-line enthusiasts. Priced from £28,335 to £38,055 the Tarraco range joins the SEAT Spanish arm of the VW Group’s other SUVs – the compact Arona … [Read more...]
Ford Fiesta ST2 – Road Test
HOT TO TROT – THE FORD FIESTA ST2 3-DOOR… By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Fast Fords have been a mainstay of company sales and motorsport for decades and the newest Fiesta ST continues this remarkable tradition. The baby Ford has consistently been Britain’s best selling small car and its higher performance sporting stablemates have been eagerly snapped up by those who want … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer – Road Test
LONG LIFE VAUXHALL INSIGNIA SPORTS TOURER STILL MEASURES UP… …By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Launched in 2008 and facelifted in 2013, followed by continuous upgrades to specification. the Vauxhall Insignia range of five door D-segment Grand Sport hatchbacks, Sports Tourer and Country Tourer estates is a story of evolution and the latest models are still as fresh and competitive … [Read more...]
Cupra Ateca – Road Test
CUPRA - A NEW BRAND LAUNCHES WITH THE CUPRA ATECA SPORTS SUV. This newcomer assessed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). You’ve heard the name Cupra before, it’s been used, and still will be, for the name of SEAT’s most potent sports models. The first Cupra was developed by SEAT Sport and launched as the Ibiza Cupra in 1996 but now Cupra is being launched as a standalone sports brand and … [Read more...]
Latest Ford Focus – Road Test
FORD’S NEW FOCUS FAMILY GAINS ACTIVE MEMBERS… …by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Ford has added a new member to its Active family - the Ford Focus Active available as a five door hatchback or estate. It joins their Fiesta Active and Ka+ Active line-up. Ford Active models are termed crossovers models combining mild SUV styling whilst retaining the brand’s strong driving dynamics. … [Read more...]
Volkswagen T-Roc – Road Test
The VW T-Roc Design 1.6 TDI medium-sized SUV… …assessed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Volkswagen was quick to enter the MPV market yet took their time when it came to the modern SUV sector, but it was worth the wait for the medium-sized T-Roc. There’s a very wide range of T-Roc models from which to choose with petrol or diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions and … [Read more...]
Citroën C5 Aircross – Road Test
Fit for purpose – the new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV cum MPV… …assessed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new Citroën C5 Aircross was launched in the UK in early February this year and it gave the French brand its entry into the medium-sized SUV market. But this vehicle’s design comes with a twist thanks to Citroën’s expertise with producing a long-line of MPV people … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport – Road Test
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Elite Nav 200 hp... Test-driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). When size matters, the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport hatchback has big appeal. The market for large hatchbacks and saloons is supposed to be shrinking as ubiquitous SUVs take over, but why be like everyone else when you can be different and look the part? This large hatchback offers … [Read more...]
Ford Kuga – Road Test
FORD KUGA MID-SIZED SUV STILL HOLDING ITS OWN FOR POPULARITY. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The Ford Kuga five door mid-sized SUV was introduced in 2008, the second edition in 2016 and the third generation is due from 2020 with Mild Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Full-Hybrid powertrains plus petrol and diesel engine options. But before the all-new Kuga appears with its new global C2 … [Read more...]
Peugeot 308SW estate – Road Test
Peugeot 308 SW Tech Edition 130 auto estate car… Tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Anyone who doubts the future of estate cars should take a long look at the Peugeot 308 SW series and see what it offers for the family who want space without the bulk of an SUV. The 308 series of hatchbacks and estates has been a backbone of the range for decades with different … [Read more...]
New Land Rover Discovery Sport Landmark Edition – Road Test
The Land Rover Discovery Sport Landmark is the family 4x4. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Created to mark 30 years of the Discovery, Sport Landmark editions come with a host of features as standard which are options on others in the extremely extensive range of pure 4x4s. It’s not a cheaper alternative to the rest of the Discovery Sport range, but it’s a very good package … [Read more...]
Latest Kia Proceed – Road Test
KIA’S NEW PROCEED – A SPORTS STYLED ALTERNATIVE TO AN ESTATE CAR. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) test drives this fascinating newcomer. The ProCeed is what Kia calls a shooting brake and people of an older generation might remember shooting brakes as saloon cars, Hillmans, Humbers, Standards and such like, with a boxy load area, sometimes made of wood, with two side hinged rear … [Read more...]
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