First Drive: Fiat 500X 1.4-litre Turbo MultiAir II
Fiat’s newest addition the 500X arrives here next April but Suzanne Keane has been to Italy for a sneak preview What is it? The demand for chunky vehicles with go-anywhere styling continues unabated and Fiat are the latest to join the fray First impressions of the new Fiat 500X Designed to compete with the likes of the Renault Captur and the Nissan Juke the new Fiat 500X will come in two versions, one designed to appeal to...
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport
Can the new BMW X3 finally emerge from the shadow of its big brother X5 asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The X5 was a huge success for BMW so it came as no surprise when they unveiled a smaller version. But when the X3 hit our showrooms in 2004 it proved a huge disappointment. Instead of a shrunken X5 what arrived was an awkward looking car awash with harsh plastic inside. Things improved in 2010 with the second generation and...
First Drive: Mazda CX-5 2.0
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Mazda gives the CX-5 a subtle upgrade writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The CX-5 is Mazda’s bestselling car in Europe and has been revamped for 2015 with a few subtle exterior changes but the most obvious developments have been made inside the cabin. This has been completely redesigned with better quality materials, a wider centre console and vastly improved connectivity. First impressions...
The High Life in the Compact Crossover
What’s so great about the compact crossover? Huge 4x4s like the Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes Benz M Class were just another indulgence during the boom years. The gas-guzzlers might be an endangered species now but their legacy has left many of us with a penchant for SUV road presence (but without the hefty price tag). A crossover is a clever cross between a 4×4, hatchback and MPV, marrying the best parts of each, namely SUV...
