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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
Full review on-road and off-road of the new 2022 Nissan X-Trail with E-Power and E-4orce all-wheel drive, from the European launch in Slovenia this month. Prices, specs, how it works, the luggage space, 7-seat practicality, comfort and driving impressions. #BCGNissanXTrail
The Kia XCeed may be part of the Ceed lineup – think of it as the crossover, body-on-stilts version of the Ceed hatchback (though only the front door panels are shared), but it’s actually also the dominant force. It has lead sales not only in the Ceed/XCeed range since it was introduced in 2019, but has surged to take the third best-selling spot in the entire Kia UK portfolio, behind the Sportage and Niro. That’s almost 10% of the company’s sales.
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