113 MOTORING ROAD TESTS BY NICK FLETCHER
OUR MOTORING COLUMN, BY THE EXPERIENCED AND AWARD WINNING LOCAL MOTORING JOURNALIST NICK FLETCHER HELPS OUR READERS CHOOSE THE BEST OF THE LATEST CARS.
HONDA CR-V Hybrid EX Hybrid
HONDA’S SPACIOUS AND ROBUST CR-V IS THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING SUV AND THE LATEST MODEL BUILDS ON THAT ACHEIVEMENT, OFFERING BETTER PERFORMANCE, GREATER COMFORT, ENHANCED EQUIPMENT AND A HYBRID VERSION. There are no diesel engines in the range, just a 1.5 litre
turbo-petrol and a 2.0 litre petrol/electric hybrid, choice of manual or auto gearboxes, two or four wheel drive and five or seven seats. Prices start at £29,105. With demand for hybrid models soaring,
the new CR-V hybrid is set to do well. The 2.0 litre petrol engine is aided by two electric motors giving 181 hp and allowing the car to drive short distances on electric power alone. The test model, in top specification EX form and with the CVT auto gearbox costs £37,305. Standard kit includes opening panoramic
THE 2.0 LITRE PETROL ENGINE IS AIDED BY
TWO ELECTRIC MOTORS GIVING 181 HP AND
glass roof, head-up display, heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, leather up- holstery, hands-free powered tailgate, keyless entry, cornering headlights, sat-nav, connectivity features and rear-view camera. Revised styling gives the CR-V a more muscular look and
ALLOWING THE CAR TO DRIVE SHORT DISTANCES ON ELECTRIC POWER ALONE.
It drives well too. The hybrid power is
delivered smoothly and quietly and the CVT transmission is well-spaced for slick seamless gearshifts and is operated by two buttons – there is no gear lever! The suspension set-up is slightly softer than on some SUV models so ride quality
the upgraded cabin has more luxury features. The interior is very spacious with good head and legroom front and rear and the boot space is vast at just under 500 litres. The boot floor is also height-adjustable and with rear seats folded, load space is a massive 1,638 litres so the CR-V scores top marks for versatility and practicality.
is very comfortable - arguably best in a class which includes the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota RAV4 and Peugeot 5008. The CR-V Hybrid has 0-60 mph time of 9.2 seconds, top speed 112 mph and emissions of 126 g/km. Average fuel economy is 51.4mpg. This latest model, with a raft of enhancements and
bolstered by Honda’s outstanding record for reliability and strong residual values allows the CR-V to take on all-comers in the growing SUV class.
SKODA Superb SportLine Estate
WITH THE RISE OF THE SUV, DEMAND FOR TRADITIONAL ESTATE CARS HAS DECLINED BUT THERE IS STILL A STRONG FOLLOWING FOR THESE VERSATILE VEHICLES AND ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST STARS IN THE CLASS IS THE LATEST SKODA SUPERB ESTATE. With enhanced standard equipment and technology, in-
creased comfort and lower running costs, the Superb Estate has much to offer. Available in six trim levels and choice of four engines, it also offers class-leading load space. There are petrol and diesel options with power outputs
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