New Cupra Ateca arrives in the UK
We’re rather excited about the new @Cupraofficial #Ateca. If it’s as interesting to drive as it looks, it will be a hoot. It’s up at the top of our ‘to test’ wish list for 2019…
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REVIEW – Hyundai Kona Premium GT
We like the looks of the @Hyundai_UK #Kona. Others may not: the looks are striking and split opinion. But with a 177PS turbo petrol engine and adaptive 4WD, it goes pretty well. With heaps of equipment it’s hard not to like it as a family car. If only there was more room in the back…
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REVIEW – Honda Civic Type R GT
Every bit as bonkers as the last car, we love the @HondaUK #Civic Type R GT. On the down side, this Civic is a four-seater. However, the 6-speed manual with rev-matching is a gem. 320PS isn’t to be sniffed at either…
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New look for the Volkswagen Polo R5
If you like your #rallying – and we do – then you’ll no doubt love this volkswagenms #Polo #R5. Can’t wait to see it out on the stages. Will it be able to match the success of the Polo #WRC?
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REVIEW – Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design Pro
There’s a lot to love about the @VolvoCarUK #XC40 T5 R-Design Pro. You don’t win @whatcar Car of the Year for no reason. But get to the higher end of the range, and you could be talking #XC60 money, which will give you some thinking to do…
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REVIEW – Audi RS 4 Carbon Edition
It may have lost two cylinders from the old V8, but let us tell you something: the new @AudiUK RS 4 is an absolute hoot. It is completely uncompromised, and as a family car it’s utterly perfect. This is the car we’ve found the hardest to give back. Ever.
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REVIEW – Hyundai i30 N Performance
“If I was in the market for a hot hatch, then the @Hyundai_UK #i30 #N would be the benchmark against all other cars being considered”. Read how I reached that conclusion here..
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REVIEW – DS 3 Performance Black
With a list price of £26,165 the DS 3 Performance Black sets expectations high, but has too many niggles to meet them. 210PS and some serious kit – including Brembo 4-pots and a Torsen LSD – ensure it goes like stink.
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REVIEW – Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 4DRIVE
SCORE – 48/50. I had a fantastic week with the Cupra. It looks fantastic. The Haldex AWD system is brilliant, and it’s a few grand cheaper than the equivalent Golf R. Being an estate it’s a hugely practical car, but with a small dose of lunacy thrown in for when you want a bit of fun.
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REVIEW – Audi S5 Sportback
SCORE – 48/50. The Audi S5 Sportback is fast, fun and makes a wonderful noise. It’s an easy car to live with, and one I could happily own. The styling is subtle and sophisticated on the outside, whilst the cabin is both luxurious and sporty. This, then, is a grown-up hot hatch.
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REVIEW – Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SZ5
SCORE – 32/50. The SX4 S-Cross looks, I’m sorry, awful. Inside the no-frills cabin feels cheap, and the squeaks and rattles from the trim become a nuisance on a longer drive. On the other hand, the Boosterjet engine is a gem: the perfect blend of power and refinement for a car like the SX4 S-Cross.
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