SUZUKI is always a manufacturer you can rely on when it comes to value for money with no compromise on tech – especially if you’re after a reliable 4×4 that won’t break the bank. Sitting between the Vitara and the Across is the new Suzuki S-Cross that is a perfectly-sized SUV for the growing family. […]
AS I’ve mentioned in previous articles, welcoming a Volvo into my life has always been a moment of joy. Always stylish, always clever and always a calming, relaxed and stress-reducing driving experience. However, the fully-electric XC40 Recharge model was causing me some concern as I eyed it up on my driveway. . .Not because I […]
THE Grenadier is a modern, workhorse 4X4 designed, engineered and built to world-class standards. Starting from £49,000 RRP in the UK, its simple model line-up provides the basis for buyers to easily select and configure their perfect Grenadier with a wide range of options and accessories. A WORKHORSE VEHICLE WITH COMFORT AND REFINEMENT AS STANDARDThe […]
IF ultimate refinement along with unbeatable practicality is your idea of SUV nirvana, then the Mercedes-Benz GLS is likely to be on your shortlist. Eye-watering prices aside, the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga may offer even more refinement, but with the Mercedes boasting a full 7-seats, it ultimately takes the win. Only the BMW […]
MAZDA have recently updated their mid-sized SUV – the CX-5 – and were kind enough to invite me to the UK launch, which took place at the stunning Cameron House Hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond. On arrival at this truly beautiful location, I was greeted with the sight of a fleet of CX-5 […]
By Andy Harris I AM now in my third year as chairman of the Northern Group of Motoring Writers. It is the oldest regional group of automotive journalists in the UK, and I feel very honoured to be at the helm. First founded in 1973, the group is open to professional motoring writers across the […]
THE BMW X5 xDrive45e Hybrid is a full-sized SUV that packs a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine alongside BMW’s fourth-generation hybrid technology which provides a generous 24kWh electric battery. This means the new Beemer is capable of a very useful 54 miles on battery power alone – more than enough for the average commute of just […]
IF you’re a fan of M*A*S*H and looking for a 4×4 off-road vehicle that has a whiff of nostalgia about it, then you’re probably going to consider the Jeep Wrangler. If a rugged cuteness is also a consideration but you actually want some decent power, then the Suzuki Jimny may get overlooked in favour of […]
What is it? The new Mercedes-Benz GLA is a premium SUV that is big on image but compact in size. However, this new version has much more space inside than the original GLA and should appeal to smaller families who fancy a posh SUV without spending a fortune. That’s not to say the baby Mercedes […]
THE all-new Kia Sorento is the Korean manufacturer’s largest SUV and offers 7-seats and 4-wheel-drive as standard along with an impressive amount of space and comfort for larger families. Kia like to keep things simple when it comes to trim levels, so you get just three, well-specified versions: ‘2’, ‘3’ and the range-topping ‘4’. All […]
