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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

We sit in and (of course!) we critique

Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI Trend – Frontansicht, 24. Dezember 2017, Düsseldorf.jpg

Hyundai Kona

Likes: Distinct styling with modern interior styling. The optional turbo engine provides extra oomph where it matters the most.

Dislikes: Distinct styling may not be for everyone. Rear seat passengers may feel shortchanged on space. Dual clutch auto gearbox is annoying at times.

Overall: The crossover craze (sigh) isn't showing any signs of slowing down.



Ford Escape (1.5-ecoboost)

Likes: The interior is roomy for five with a decent sized boot. It's easy to drive around town and is far more flexible compared to the standard 2.5.

Dislikes: At times the 1.5 turbo sounds overworked. It also can be seen as a false economy in terms of fuel savings over the 2.5 engine.

Overall: America's favorite crossover, certainly isn't our favorite.

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Bentley Bentayga

Likes: The interior is pure and utter excellence. You certainly won't have a shortage of power with this one.

Dislikes: Eye watering price tag. Eye watering exterior styling. No diesel engine option.

Overall: Proof that money can't buy you taste.

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Volkswagen Atlas (2.0t)

Likes: Slightly more affordable than the 3.6 engine. Seven seats and a boot that's actually useful when third row seat is in place.

Dislikes: Front-wheel-drive only. Running costs are almost identical to the 3.6.

Overall: We loathe the cartoonish exterior styling; but it does what it's intended to do well.



Lexus RX L

Likes: A seven-seat version of the popular RX. The hybrid option provides lowest running costs and emissions of the range. Interior feels very classy and refined.

Overall: Some controls are fiddly to use. The exterior styling is on the odd-side. The third row seat is a little cramped compared to the Volvo XC90.

Overall: Lexus will sell tons of these and it's easy to see why.

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