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The elements that have surprised and delighted me most so far – apart from the incredible fuel consumption, which is this car’s USP – are the ride and the quality of the cabin. I’m not sure why, but I didn’t expect the damping to be anything like as good as it is. It’s proved to be a super-refined car to drive on the increasingly poor road surfaces of Brighton and Hove, and it’s almost eerily calm and quiet on the motorway. As for the cabin, I’m similarly amazed by how well made and high in quality the Prius feels. Equivalent-priced…
Audi’s answer to that is the 483bhp (510bhp with L.C) SQ6, which gets a strong 0-62mph time of 4.4 seconds, or 4.3 seconds with launch control. The powertrain responds well, but in Normal mode, it can feel lethargic when moving off. Those accustomed to instant acceleration in their EV might prefer the more lively response of Sport mode. All Q6 models have a top speed of 130mph, while the SQ6 e-tron raises this to 143mph. Model Power0-62mphTop speedQ6 e-tron 83kWh Sport249bhp7.6 seconds130mphQ6 e-tron 100kWh Sport performance302bhp6.7 seconds130mphQ6 e-tron 100kWh quattro Sport422bhp5.4 seconds130mph Town driving, visibility and parkingWith one exception, the braking…
2023 Audie-tron20,785 milesAutomaticElectricCash £21,169View e-tron2023 HyundaiTucson55,441 milesAutomaticPetrol1.6LCash £19,962View Tucson2023 Hyundaii3027,937 milesAutomaticPetrol1.0LCash £13,190View i30The model we have here is that full-fat Microlino Long Range which boasts more equipment, requires a full B1 (car) licence to drive and starts from an eye-watering £21,500. It’s powered by an even larger 15kWh battery and a beefier 17bhp electric motor, boosting range and top speed to 142 miles and 56mph respectively. Advertisement – Article continues belowUnlike the Twizy and its ill-fated successor, the Mobilize Duo, which both adopted futuristic designs, the Microlino draws heavily on the BMW Isetta bubble car of the sixties. This retro…
On the rougher tarmac in Mallorca that’s similar to the UK’s pockmarked roads, there was slightly more road noise coming into the cabin and a touch of wind noise from around the side mirrors, but otherwise the cabin is a quiet, serene place to chew through the miles. The hybrid CLA Shooting Brake starts from £39,715, while the EV is available from £40,150, which is only about £1,000 more than the equivalent saloon. That makes choosing between the bodystyles very easy, but there are also no fewer than six powertrains – three hybrid and three electric – plus five trim…
I love the car’s design and proportions. Coming from the vibrant Python Yellow of the A3, this feels like a step into something much more grown-up. It’s finished in Horizon Blue, which I think suits the car perfectly. Inside, things get even more impressive. This car has sports front seats in twin leather, with integrated headrests and embossed ‘S’ logos, finished in the Pastel Silver/Pearl Superbright colourway. It looks incredibly premium and elevates the whole cabin. Given that the A5 Avant is aimed at family buyers, this particular spec probably isn’t the most practical choice, and I’ll have to learn…
Shield is very easy to apply and it worked well initially, but after just a couple of weeks it started to be less effective as a rain repellent and was no longer beading as much as rivals. It’s excellent value for money, though, so having to use it more frequently won’t necessarily break the bank. Advertisement – Article continues belowBuy now from Amazon V12 Advanced Clear View Price: around £4.84 Size: 360ml Rating: 3.0 stars Contact: amazon.co.uk On first impression, the V12 Advanced Clear View looks like excellent value for money, but its bold claim to outlast the market leaders wasn’t…
2024 VolvoXC4058,590 milesAutomaticPetrol1.5LCash £18,299View XC402024 BMWi429,989 milesAutomaticElectricCash £32,602View i4While the Urban Cruiser is front-wheel drive only, it does at least get the same two battery options as the e Vitara – a 49kWh unit rated to do 214 miles between charges and a 61kWh unit with up to 265 miles of range. We’ve so far tried the Urban Cruiser in pre-production form during a drive in Spain, and in post-production 61kWh Excel form back in the UK. Toyota Urban Cruiser prices and latest deals Pricing for the Urban Cruiser has been made more attractive thanks to an ‘Electrified Saving’ of £1,500…
Where the B10 excels is in the amount of interior space that it provides, and the Hybrid EV variant is no different. Even with the integration of a combustion engine and the 50-litre fuel tank to feed it, along with all the other necessary gubbins to support it, interior space is unchanged. The boot does shrink slightly, however: capacity is down from 430 litres in the EV to 330 litres, with the rear seats in place. Rear passengers still get the benefit of a flat floor across the back, and while there’s not as much for them in terms of…
“The Seal U doesn’t have a great towing capacity. In two-wheel drive form, it can only manage a braked trailer of 750kg, while the 4×4 is rated to pull up to 1,300kg. That’s not much for owners who want to pull a decent-sized trailer or caravan, so they’ll be better served by the Ford Kuga PHEV, as this manages up to 2,100kg.” – Shane Wilkinson, senior content editor. Advertisement – Article continues belowA strong safety score and long warranty should help to give buyers peace of mind Pros Five-star safety score Long standard warranty Cons BYD’s Driver Power scores make for grim…
Meanwhile, there are four levels for the regenerative braking including a very firm ‘strong’ mode that allows for one-pedal driving – which is great in town – and an adaptive ‘intelligent’ mode for those who aren’t used to regen yet and just want to ‘set it and forget it’. Interestingly, the new GLB is able to receive data from other suitably equipped Mercedes on the road and will warn the driver of any potholes or large imperfections in the road coming up, which it does so by sporadically saying the word “bump”. If you still go over one, this can…