Kia Stonic “2” 1.0 T-GDi review. For – great quality, impressive looks, unbeatable guarantee. Against – pricey, no 4×4 (yet). **** £17,354 Competition – Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C3 Aircross, Vauxhall-Opel Mokka, Ford EcoSport, Mitsubishi ASX, Suzuki Vitara, Fiat 500X, Dacia Duster, SEAT Arona, Skoda Karoq, Ssangyong Tivoli, Toyota CH-R, MG ZS, […]
Ssangyong Rexton EX Auto 7-seat review. For – well priced, comprehensive equipment, tough, great warranty. Against – dodgy looks, some old technology, unknown brand. *** £29,500 Competition – Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-trail, Mazda CX-5, Ford Kuga, Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi Q3, Volvo XC-60, BMW X1, Honda CR-V, Skoda Kodiaq, SEAT Ateca, Mercedes GTA, Jeep Cherokee The […]
McLaren 720S Performance Review. For – ultimate track-day heaven. Against – bring your valium. ***** £218,020 “The McLaren was more of a barely house-trained animal eager to jump the leash and overtake everything in sight” Competition – Ferrari 488GTB, Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin DB11, Noble M600, Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8, Mercedes AMG C63, Jaguar […]
Honda NSX review. For – supercar perfection, even for golfers. Against – bigger names tempting. ***** £180,250 Competition – Ferrari 488GTB, McLaren 650S, Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin DB11, Noble M600, Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8, Mercedes ANG c63, Jaguar F-type R, BMWi8 The lottery has finally paid off and you have upwards of £180,000 to […]
Renault Koleos dCi175 Auto X-Tronic review. For – you can’t fault this impressive all-rounder. Against – maybe not enough with all these charismatic choices. **** £31,900 Competition – Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC, BMW X3, Jaguar E-Pace, Kia Sorrento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Skoda Kodiaq, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Lexus NX, Volvo XC60, Honda CR-V, […]
Kia Picanto ‘GT-Line’ 1.25 review. For – cute, high-quality, well priced and equipped, guarantee. Against – with a guarantee like that, not much. **** £12,450 Competition – Hyundai i10, VW Up, Suzuki Celerio, Fiat Panda, Fiat 500, Vauxhall Viva, Skoda Citigo, SEAT Mii, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108, Citroen C1, Renault Twingo, Opel Adam, Nissan Micra. This […]
Bentley Bentayga Video Review 2017 The sun was shining and I was cruising along a country road with my favourite music playing to film my latest test car and all was right with the world. That would be exciting enough, but this time I was off to the beautiful South Downs and Firle, near Lewes […]
Bentley Bentayga W12 review. For – all the perfection that money can buy. Against – see above. £210,205 ***** “show-biz show-offs and sheiks” “No doubt in the history of Bentley, nobody in the showroom has yet even asked how many miles to the gallon it might get” The sun was shining and I was cruising […]
SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI 115 review. For – competent, good looking, well equipped, reliable. Against – so are 20 or so others; Honda Jazz is my choice. **** from £13,130 Competition – Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, Mini, VW Polo, Audi A1, Citroen C3, Skoda Fabia, Suzuki Baleno, Vauxhall/Opel Corsa, Kia Rio, Hyundai i20, Nissan Micra, Honda […]
Renault Zoe Dynamique Nav R90 ZE 40 review. Price £23, 770 For – cute, well equipped, beautiful finish, ideal for city driving. Against – range inadequate for distance driving, not helped by unreliable recharging network. Rating: all-round family car * – city car **** Competition – Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, BMW i3, Kia Soul EV, VW […]
