Test drive: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro 150 kW2017 (77 kWh battery): a very expensive icon

Volkswagen’s electrified range is getting larger all the time and will soon be complete. The ubiquitous minibus is now getting a battery too. Such a vehicle is not particularly our cup of tea but we thought it would be interesting to take a look at this iconic vehicle which costs a fortune, by the way. …

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Test Drive: Renault Arkana E-Tech 145 : refined and caring

Pending a slight restyling expected during Summer, the Renault Arkana range just got a new version named E-Tech Engineered. Even though there are just cosmetic changes, this is a good opportunity to rediscover an SUV Coupé that sells rather well. It combines a rather comfortable experience with top grade fit and finish as well as …

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Test drive : Mercedes G400d : A step back in time

Known internally as Type 463, the G-Class second generation appeared in 2018. It got a completely new interior, at least as far as the dashboard and seats are concerned. For the rest, it still feels like a 1979 Geländewagen... One year later, it got a brand new 330 HP and 700 Nm torque 3.0 in-line …

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Test Drive: DS 7 E-Tense 4×4 300: Lateral thinking

Faced with the German onslaught on the SUV segment, French brands are fighting back doing things their own way. The DS7 was launched in 2017 as the DS7 Crossback. Last year, it was renamed DS7 for the second half of its career and received a number of aesthetic and technological improvements. We enjoyed getting another …

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Test Drive: BMW iX1: the conqueror

The recently-launched BMW X1 second generation range includes an electric version which is simply called iX1. Like its ICE siblings, it is based on the FAAR platform. On the outside, the main differences  are its closed radiator and blue bonnet badge. Look a bit closer and you will notice there are no tailpipes under the …

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Test drive: Dacia Jogger: lovely jubbly

No, it's not yet the hybrid version of Dacia's seven-seater that we tested for a week. But we did take advantage of the new logos and a new colour that suits it perfectly to find this vehicle with unbeatable value for money. Whether it's taking the kids and their friends to their favourite activities, moving …

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Test Drive : Volkswagen Taigo R-Line 1.0 TSI 110 HP DSG7 : a worthy Polo successor ?

Small cars are no longer popular with manufacturers. They’re wiped out of many ranges as they’re either no longer profitable or victim of the high R&D costs of electric cars. Many buyers are replacing them with small urban SUVs, too. Let’s take the Polo, for example. It’s less fashionable now while the Taigo (a sort …

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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: Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi AWD PHEV: a convincing SUV in more ways than one!

The Kia Sportage enjoys success on the Belgian market since 2004. The second generation carried on the same wave, being quite instantly a strong contender  in the relatively affordable compact SUV class. The high driving position, easily- accessed interior, complete equipment and relatively sober engines quickly seduced knowledgable punters. Over the years, things moved on …

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