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Some car manufacturers are finally beginning to understand rule number three of making electric cars – the first two being: the batteries should always go in the floor, and style the exterior to offer the least possible resistance to the wind – in other words, make it aerodynamic. The third rule however, supersedes the first two, and it is simply this – there are no rules.
This is the brand new 2023 Suzuki Swace. You’re looking at the pictures on this page and thinking one or both of two things: a) that it looks exactly like the previous Suzuki Swace and/or b) it looks a lot like a Toyota Corolla Estate.
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When the Hyundai Ioniq 5 was introduced just over a year ago, jaws dropped. This all-new, all-electric crossover referenced Hyundai’s inaugural production car, and indeed South Korea’s first car, the Pony, from 1975. Squint and you’ll recognise the proportions and silhouette, the sharp edges, blunt front and rear ends, and the early hatchback style.
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The BMW i4 is essentially the full electric version of the 4 Series. The M50, which I reviewed at Millbrook Proving Ground last year (which is to say I got to drive it hard around the close road circuit), is the top dog. Pretty much the M4 of BMW’s i-series saloons.
The Alpine A110 sports car was actually introduced in 2017, but harks back even further to the 1963-1977 Alpine A110, described as a Berlinette (the French version of Berlinetta) otherwise described as a small two-door coupe.
Check out my full review of the Genesis GV 70 full EV electric car – from Hyundai’s luxury. I show you its styling, luggage space, explore the interior and then take it for a drive, plus I deploy BOOST mode!
Check out my review of the Volkswagen ID.3 (in Max Pro Performance Spec) – I look at the spec, price, trim, practicality, space and comfort and see how it drives. Follow: #BCGVWID3
If you’ve been following the latest additions to the rapidly growing electric-car segment, you’ll be familiar with both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6. The Genesis GV60 shares its platform and drivetrain with those cars, but this is the Korean Motor Manufacturing Group’s luxury arm.
Check out my full review of the GWM (Great Wall Motors) ORA Funky Cat – an all-new electric car from China that has just gone on sale in the UK and Europe for the first time. It’s the first electric car from the Chinese car manufacturing giant. I reveal the incredible spec on this car, the price it goes on sale for, plus look at the practicality, comfort and of course I take it for a drive and deliver my verdict. Let us know what you think of it in the Comments! Follow #BCGORAFunkyCat
Check out my full review of the Genesis GV60 full EV electric car – Hyundai’s luxury arm’s first full electric car. I show you its styling, luggage space, explore the interior and then take it for a drive, plus I deploy BOOST mode – hold on to your hats! #BCGGenesisGV60
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