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Friday, February 10, 2023

We test drive (Euro-only cars) in UK (Part two)

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Smart Forfour

Likes: It's dinky dimensions means it's quite literally easy to park and easy to live with. The turbo engines are the way to go if you find yourself on the motorway daily. It's a rather cheeky looking thing.

Dislikes: It's more fun to drive in town than on the motorway. Ride comfort is easily upset. The turbo engines are tricky to drive at low speeds and are priced rather steeply also.

Overall: Challenging street parking makes the Forfour the perfect companion.



Volkswagen Up GTI

Likes: It could be seen as a reincarnation of the original GTI. It's peppy in the corners and bends but classy when you're not driving it like a hooligan.

Dislikes: It's heavier than the original GTI. We can't have it.

Overall: GTI-tuned Volkswagen products seem so much better.



Mercedes A-class (A45 AMG)

Likes: It's wicked fast and wicked planted in the corners. It's more engaging to drive than the pointless GLA.

Dislikes: The suspension is so firm it's almost considered brutal. The rear wing could be deemed a bit gawky.

Overall: It's an expensive track toy that will beat you up on the daily drive.



Mercedes E-class All-Terrain

Likes: It's posh and comfortable to drive. It's elegant and classy styling is matched with rugged 4-matic all-wheel-drive system.

Dislikes: Audi diesel engines are smoother. Volvo V90 Cross-country is cheaper and just as elegant. How many people are really going to take this thing off-road?

Overall: The perfect alternate to luxury 4x4s.



Audi A6 Allroad

Likes: The diesel engines are just dandy to live with and drive. The interior is so posh and comfortable. It's classy to look at and drive.

Dislikes: The pedals are off-set making it quite odd to drive.

Overall: It's a classy 'lifted-wagon' that's slowly winning our hearts.


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