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Kia Sorento PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 2021 UK first drive

Plug-in hybrid power feels well suited to Kia's seven-seat SUV, even if it still lacks some dynamic finesse

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25 March 2021
Kia Sorento PHEV 1.6 T-GDi 2021 UK first drive
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Land Rover Defender 90 D250 2021 UK first drive

Uncannily comfy for what it can do off road, and the new six-pot diesel engine suits its character perfectly

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25 March 2021
Land Rover Defender 90 D250 2021 UK first drive
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Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate 64kWh 2021 UK first drive

Long-range Kona EV stays fresh with new looks and uprated infotainment – but loses government subsidies in the process

8
24 March 2021
Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate 64kWh 2021 UK first drive
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Kia Stinger GT-S 2021 UK first drive

Subtle revisions help one of our favourite quick saloons to remain current in 2021

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24 March 2021
Kia Stinger GT-S 2021 UK first drive
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Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid 2021 UK first drive

Half-hearted hot SUV has breadth of ability but not much soul or driver appeal. Unlikely to rank too highly for Touareg buyers, PHEV shoppers or SUV thrill-seekers

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23 March 2021
Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid 2021 UK first drive
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Jaguar XF Sportbrake P250 2021 UK first drive

Has a subtle update made Jaguar’s plush executive estate more competitive?

8
23 March 2021
Jaguar XF Sportbrake P250 2021 UK first drive
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Range Rover Velar P400e 2021 UK first drive

Plug-in hybrid Velar gives Land Rover its most contemporary model

7
22 March 2021
Range Rover Velar P400e 2021 UK first drive
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Kia e-Niro 39kWh 2021 UK first drive

Still competitive, but the e-Niro feels distinctly ordinary without the 64kWh battery’s generous range

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19 March 2021
Kia e-Niro 39kWh 2021 UK first drive
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Mazda CX-30 e-Skyactiv X 2021 UK first drive

Mazda’s medium-sized crossover has first-rate drivability, handsome styling and an enticing cabin

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18 March 2021
Mazda CX-30 e-Skyactiv X 2021 UK first drive
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Lexus UX 300e 2021 UK first drive

This is the firm's first electric car, and it faces stiff competition from the outset

7
17 March 2021
Lexus UX 300e 2021 UK first drive
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Land Rover Discovery D300 2021 UK first drive

Facelifted Disco 5 offers almost all the Defender’s off-road ability yet is sweeter on the road

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17 March 2021
Land Rover Discovery D300 2021 UK first drive
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Volkswagen Tiguan R 2021 UK first drive

Rabidly quick, spacious and easy to drive, but there are finer fast SUVs at this price

7
16 March 2021
Volkswagen Tiguan R 2021 UK first drive

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