Porsche Macan S
The luxury compact crossover segment is the new battleground for premium carmakers and recently even Porsche joined the fray with the introduction of the Macan writes Hannah Gordon What is it? The Macan is Porsche first venture into the compact SUV market, its the smaller sibling to the hugely successful Cayenne and Porsche hope that they can win buyers around in a market that continues to thrive. Based on the platform used for the...
BMW i8
Billed as the sports car of the future the BMW i8 is one of the stunning cars on the road but can it really drive as good as it looks writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?The 2014 BMW i8 is the epitome of a supercar but underneath the sleek and seductive silhouette is a hybrid system that is so economical it makes your lawnmower look thirsty. Who is it aimed at? This is a super car for the eco conscious. Styling?The broad BMW kidney...
Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TDi
Has the new Audi TT “Totally Transformed’ into a true sports car, asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Audi TT is one of the most recognisable cars on the road so keeping it fresh and relevant without straying too much from the iconic original, is a challenge for Audi. When the second generation model arrived in 2005 it had more power and improved dynamics but the driving never quite managed to match its super model good...
SsangYong Rexton W
We get behind the wheel of SsangYong’s flagship model the Rexton W writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? This is the third generation SsangYong Rexton and it joins the the smaller Korando Crossover and the Rodius MPV sevenseater in the SsangYong range Who is it aimed at? Priced from €38,000, with rugged looks, a full 2.6-tonne towing capacity and off road capability the Rexton would appear to offer a lot of car for the money....
Peugeot RCZ R
The racy RCZ R is sexy, aggressive and sleek – and it’s not German for a change writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The RCZ-R is the most powerful and performance-focused road car ever offered by the French car maker. Who is it aimed at? Inspired by the Peugeot RCZ Racing Cup track car this is a car for keen drivers. Styling? The R’s extra power is evident from every angle, it sits 10 millimetres lower than the...
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTi
Is the arrival of new smaller engines under the bonnet of the Meriva enough to put it ahead of its rivals asks Geraldine Herbert? What is it? Opel redefined the small family car when they launched the Meriva back in 2003 and for 2014 it’s been given a facelift and a range of smaller and more efficient engines. Who is it aimed at? The Meriva’s unique selling point has always been the backward hinged rear doors that open almost...