Test drive: Volkswagen Arteon SB 1.4 TSi e-Hybrid: A firm favourite

Even if estate cars are less popular these days, thanks to the success of SUVs. However, they are still around and successful when they come from German manufacturers . The pleasing Arteon Shooting Break was launched in June 2020. More recently, it got greener credentials thanks to a plug-in hybrid engine that we had the …

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Test Drive: Jeep Compass e-Hybrid: a bit of a drag

The Compass was launched back in 2017 and is based on a modified (longer) Renegade platform. Earlier this year, a new 48V mild hybrid 130 BHP- 240 Nm petrol powertrain arrived and the range revamped, with some new trim levels added. Mind you, nothing too exciting here, but let's pretend we just bought a compact …

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Essai : Jeep Compass e-Hybrid : agrément en berne

Arrivé en 2017, le Compass est basé sur la plateforme allongée du Renegade. Depuis le début de cette année, il s’offre de nouvelles finitions mais surtout une mécanique hybride légère 48V essence de 130 ch et 240 Nm. Pas de quoi s’emballer mais endossons l’habit du futur propriétaire, ravi d’avoir acheté un SUV compact pour …

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Cupra Leon ST 1.4 e-Hybrid vs Renault Megane Grandtour E-TECh : Driving fully charged and connected

With a power deficit of 87 horsepower compared to its Spanish competitor of the day, one might think that the French car has nothing to do in this confrontation. And yet... Its R.S. Line finish, its comfort and its technology allow it to take on this Iberian estate car which is pretending to be sportier …

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Match: Cupra Leon ST 1.4 e-Hybrid vs Renault Megane Grandtour E-TECh: Rouler chargé et branché

Avec un déficit de puissance de 87 chevaux par rapport à sa concurrente espagnole du jour, on pourrait croire que la Française n’a rien à faire dans cette confrontation. Et pourtant… Sa finition R.S. Line, son agrément et sa technologie lui permettent d’affronter ce break ibérique vendu pour bien plus sportif qu’il ne l’est en …

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