New compact SUVs … top 5 on a budget of €20,000
Geraldine Herbert on the best buys in the fastest-growing segment Competition in the fast-growing compact crossover sector shows no sign of slowing down with five new entrants in the past couple of months alone. If you’re in the market for a high-riding family friendly car then the choices are mind-boggling, petrol or diesel, front or four-wheel drive, chic or rugged? SUZUKI VITARA: The new Vitara builds on Suzuki’s strong reputation...
Fiat 500x Lounge 1.6 Multijet 120hp
The latest addition to Fiat’s 500 family blends practicality, good looks and low running costs writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Following on from the success of the cute little Italian retro mini 500 the Fiat 500x is a practical family car with cute looks and retro touches. Who is it aimed at? The 500x is aimed firmly at the crossover market it is intended to attract buyers in need of a larger and more practical car while...
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...
2014 Paris Motor Show – 10 must see cars
Paris may be the fashion capital of the world but from tomorrow it’s all about the cars as the doors of the Paris Motor Show open. Here are a few new models that have caught our eye writes Geraldine Herbert. Fiat 500X – the New 500X completes the family line up and is Fiat’s version of the Jeep Renegade. Both cars are the expected to appeal to different buyers and will be offered with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive....
