Eleven Crossovers worth Considering
If you are looking for something economical with compact dimensions and go anywhere good looks here are the eleven best-selling crossovers to consider writes Geraldine Herbert Hyundai Kona (above) Sitting below the Tucson and Santa Fe, the Kona is the latest addition to the Hyundai range. Its chunky design is surprisingly attractive, especially when you combine it with one of the available two-tone colour options. Inside the interior...
Family Car Buying Guide – Crossovers
In the market for a new family car, we look at 5 alternatives in the categories of Green, MPVs, Crossovers and Compact SUVs writes Geraldine Herbert Part Two – Crossovers Citroen C4 Cactus Citroen’s new C4 Cactus is designed to fill the void left by the retired C4 Cactus but in a more SUV like way. Gone is the eye catching styling and in place a more muted crossover. And those distinctive Air bumps are now concealed at...
Family Car Buying Guide – Electric /Hybrids
In the market for a new family car, we look at 5 alternatives in the categories of Green, MPVs, Crossovers and Compact SUVs writes Geraldine Herbert Part One – Green Car Kia Niro Kia’s Niro is the Korean Car maker’s first hybrid. This crossover sits between the Sportage and the Cee’d hatchback in their line-up. With chunky styling and a high ride height that aids visibility the body cladding gives it a...
Your guide to buying winter wheels
As the temperature drops the lure of a good set of winter wheels is very appealing but how do you choose the best option for you asks Geraldine Herbert It seems even the most ardent city dweller occasionally yearns for a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) given the pace of sales over the past few years. There was a time when the choice of a 4×4 was simple but now there is a bewildering range to choose from and car makers have...
Stylish and Practical, meet the Urban Crossover
Urban Crossovers promise style and practicality at an affordable price, it’s no wonder they are the fastest growing niche market . Geraldine Herbert looks at some of the new additions to our roads Small SUVs or Urban Crossovers are the fastest growing niche market and car companies are falling over each other in a rush to produce one. More hatchback and less SUV they blend MPV like interior versatility with a high driving position....
