First Drive: Volkswagen T-Roc
VW’s latest SUV is ready to roc but can it stand out in this crowded segment asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The T-Roc is the latest in Volkswagen’s SUV offensive and is designed to appeal to young, trendy buyers. First impressions of the new VW T-Roc? Buying a new car is much like starting a relationship, it has little if anything to do with the brain and everything to do with the heart. In the fiercely competitive SUV...
First Drive: Kia Stonic
In a competitive market, does Kia’s crossover Stonic have the power to surprise, asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? Car makers are getting serious about small SUVs and a host of new models are set to join the burgeoning market over the next few months. Hyundai has just announced pricing for its new Kona, while its sister brand Kia launched its Rio-based Stonic recently Building on the success of its large seven-seat Sorento...
New SUVs Coming Soon
Thinking of buying an SUV? Then check out some of the exciting new models coming our way over the next few months writes Geraldine Herbert Citroen C3 Aircross The C3 Picasso is no more and has been transformed into a funky crossover that will compete with rivals that include Peugeot’s 2008 the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur. Powering this compact SUV will be a choice of three-cylinder PureTech 82, 110 and 130 petrol units and...
First Drive: Opel Grandland X
The stylish third member of Opel’s ‘X’ family has arrived writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Grandland X is Opel’s stylish but late entrant into the compact SUV parade. With a sporty design and rugged off-road looks, it is aimed at young families and the young at heart. At 4.48m long it is also the largest SUV in Opel’s range, with seating for five people, generous luggage space and a host of...
Nikki Hayes drives the Toyota C-HR
Our Guest Reviewer, DJ Nikki Hayes has been checking out the Toyota C-HR One of the things I always look at these days when test driving cars is how it would suit my family. A three year old toddler, 2 dogs and there’s always a need for space. When I pulled up to Toyota in my very uncool but in fairness reliable Ford Focus, I caught sight of the C-HR parked for me in the pick-up area. It was very slick looking and definitely a car...
