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Reviewed: Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Edizione Speciale

In Alfa Romeo, Car Reviews, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, SUV by Tom Scanlan

Visually, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is just another good-looking SUV – except when you look at the front and rear Car Reviewed: Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Edizione Speciale Alfa Romeo gained its loyal following as much through past sporting success, often reflected in production models, as for any other reason. So, on that premise, does the Tonale plug-in hybrid deliver? …

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Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible, a straightforward diesel

In 4x4, Car Reviews, SUV, Toyota by Tom Scanlan

This boy’s a big ’un…definitely Sumo, not Sushi Car Reviewed: Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible 4×4 Not that the Land Cruiser, although powerful, is unsubtle. In fact, it was almost surprising to discover that it performed in a totally well-mannered way. It was easy to drive, handled well with little roll, pitch or yaw, steered quite precisely and provided a comfortable …

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VW Taigo R-Line, another coupé SUV

In Car Reviews, SUV, Volkswagen by Peter Nunn

Fashionable, they might be, but for some, a regular SUV is no longer quite enough Car Reviewed: Volkswagen Taigo R-Line 1.0-Litre TSI 110PS 6-Speed Manual 5DR Behold the Volkswagen Taigo, the car you see here. This is Wolfsburg’s junior entry into the go-to coupe SUV genre, pioneered by Porsche and BMW at the top end of the market. So what’s …

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Maserati Levante Trofeo SUV, because it’s worth it

In Car Reviews, Maserati, SUV by Tom Scanlan

An Experience, with a capital E, that’s Maserati for you. The almighty Levante Trofeo Edition is the ultimate. Consequently, there’s no point in suggesting to a would-be Maser purchaser that they could get a similar car for half the price. No, that’s not what the Levante Trofeo is about. What it IS about is the way it performs and the …