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Peering around an approaching corner, a lingering look in one of the mirrors, looking just beyond the bonnet line for an upcoming speed bump; these are just some of the situations that caused the BYD to bark “Keep eyes on road!” at us when on the move. Even though this is BYD’s cheapest car in the UK, there’s been no skimping on the eye-catching tech. Just as with its larger siblings, the Dolphin Surf gets a rotating touchscreen. At the push of a button (either on the steering wheel or the 10.1-inch display itself), the screen electrically rotates from a…
Latest MINI JCW Electric deals Tester’s notesWe’re glad that MINI is one of the few brands still sticking with a three-door bodystyle for its hot hatches – it just feels right. Of course, what it loses in versatility – especially compared with the likes of the Alpine A290 – it makes up for in style and desirability. Those who do need a little more space and practicality are not left out, though; the MINI Aceman JCW Electric uses the same powertrain set-up; its slightly larger body means that it takes half a second more to for the benchmark 0-62mph sprint,…
Then there’s the engine – a 2.0-litre turbo petrol fitted with mild-hybrid tech, sending drive to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. If you’re after a semi-skimmed electric experience, this is not the powertrain for you. The MHEV system does little more than help cut the engine at junctions and traffic lights; there’s no EV-only running, and with an average of 37mpg, the set-up has seemingly little impact on fuel consumption. It settles down nicely at a cruise, but can appear quite coarse under load. It doesn’t feel that fast either; despite posting punchier numbers than the equivalent…
I have just three gripes with the Renault 5. First, it doesn’t have the one-pedal driving capability of the R4, but that should be added at some point. Next, I’ve found you have to be very firm with the gear selector going from drive to reverse. And because of where it is on the steering column, I still occasionally turn the wipers on when doing quick manoeuvres. Finally, there’s the AI-powered ‘Reno’ voice assistant. I wasn’t convinced it would be all that helpful anyway, but it became genuinely annoying when the Microsoft paperclip wannabe started to randomly pipe up, even…
That sound system comes on the top-spec GT trim we’re driving here. It also gets 19-inch alloy wheels, matrix-LED headlights, a powered tailgate, a heated steering wheel, laminated side windows, parking sensors all round and plenty more. Even the base Allure trim doesn’t scrimp on kit; it still rolls on 19-inch wheels (in a different design) and gets rear parking sensors, a 180-degree reversing camera, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, cabin pre-conditioning and smart charging via a smartphone app, plus traffic-sign recognition. This test car also featured Nappa leather upholstery – a £1,400 option. Advertisement – Article continues belowMy time…
The driving experience is the same as the regular Hyundai Inster. It’s nippy off the line and the 113bhp electric motor driving the front wheels doesn’t start to run out of puff until you go beyond about 40mph. Visibility is great, it rides well at low speeds, the powertrain is remarkably efficient and the one-pedal driving mode is fantastic for dealing with stop-start traffic. The 10.6-metre turning circle could be better, though. But while the Inster Cross is a fun car to look at, it’s not so much fun to drive on a twisty road. The steering, for instance, isn’t…
It’s this model we’re in with Schätzle at the wheel. When he steps on the throttle without warning, the almost three-ton SUV is catapulted to 62mph in well under three seconds. It’ll hit 124mph in under 10 seconds, and reach a limited 155mph top speed. There’s a whole array of interesting chassis tech on board too, including all-wheel steering with up to five degrees of steering angle on the rear axle. There are also two different suspension systems on offer. All models come as standard with air-suspension and adaptive dual-valve dampers, but as with the new Panamera and Taycan, Porsche’s…
Like the ID.7, the Passat has all the latest safety assistance features. One is autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to mitigate or avoid low-speed collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians. There’s adaptive cruise control to keep you at a safe distance from the vehicle in front, plus a lane departure and lane keep system to keep you within your lane on the motorway. Blind spot monitoring is also standard, warning you of vehicles in your blind spot when you attempt to change lanes on the motorway. Additional side airbags for rear seat passengers are a £400 option that’s bundled in with the…
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On the road, the Trafic is largely the same as before, with a commanding view of the road, a comfortable driving position and good rearward visibility. The 2.0 dCi makes life easy because it’s so quiet, while the six-speed gearbox has a decent shift action. Town driving, visibility and parkingThat high driving position helps in town, while wide-angle mirrors – including the additional wide-view mirror in the passenger-side sun visor – help you to manoeuvre. A rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure and city braking are all available, too. Renault’s EDC six-speed auto really takes the strain…