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Belgium, and even Europe, represents only a tiny part of Mazda new car sales. If the Japanese engineers think a 3.3 litre diesel in-line 6 engine is perfectly suited to their large SUV, there’s no point in arguying with them… even though such a big lump is not tax friendly in our small country. For the …
Lire la suite de New car test: Mazda CX-60 Diesel: good vibrations
Mazda is not offering an electric- powered range yet, even if the electric MX-30 was launched a while ago. Mazda had to have one such vehicle in its range, obviously, but its reluctancy to embark on a fully electric range is quite real. A large plug-in hybrid SUV is now available in the Mazda range …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEV: A forced march
If you think the Toyota RAV4 is too popular, the new Lexus NX should be more appealing to you : it is a more luxurious and refined version of the aforementioned SUV. Built on the same TNGA-K platform as the RAV4, the Lexus NX is available as a plug-in hybrid or, as in the case of …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Lexus NX350h: Strengthened assets
Mazda just revised the CX-5, its most popular SUV- representing no less than 35% of the brand's sales. Mazda really treats its customers who like simplicity as well as a serene driving experience. After a week spent behind the wheel, serenity is what sums up best this new 2022 model-year CX-5. There’s a widespread idea …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Mazda CX-5 2.0 SkyActiv-G: 100% convincing
The Subaru XV was launched back in 2017 and is nothing more than an lifted up Impreza featuring outdoor overalls. However, unlike many of its competitors who are just offroad pretenders, this Japanese car is perfectly capable to get in the wild thanks to its 4-wheel drive. It was slightly refreshed two years ago and …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Subaru XV 2.0 i-S e-BOXER: against all odds
Let's face it, this Japanese limousine offers luxury and comfort that are no match compared to the segment’s German stars. Unfortunately, in Europe, and even more so in Belgium, the only available engine is far from ideal with our tax regulations. However, this did not prevent us from having a lot of fun behind the …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Lexus LS 500h: on unequal terms
The iconic 7 epitomizes freedom and driving pleasure in a minimalist version. Recently, the British brand changed ownership and now there are rumours of a future electric Seven being under development... The Seven first appeared in 1957, under the Lotus name. It became 'Caterham' in 1973, when Graham Nearn bought the 7 Series 3 rights …
Face à l’invasion de SUV trop souvent comparables à des bahuts normands, les petits coupés se démarquent d’autant dans la circulation de tous les jours. A bord de la Subaru BRZ, la moindre berline prend des allures de camionnette. Mais quel plaisir d’être assis à ras du sol à bord d’une propulsion qui ne demande …
Lire la suite de Essai: Subaru BRZ: pour apprendre tout l’art du pilotage