![]() However, it’s not quite as plush inside as we've come to expect from VWs. There’s a choice of economical 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines and it's also well equipped. Volkswagen's smallest SUV drives well and is more spacious than it looks. Go for the frugal 125PS 48V mild-hybrid version which pairs Ford’s punchy 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost engine with a sweet seven-speed automatic gearbox. Refreshingly different from a styling perspective, it's entertaining to drive, refined, economical, well-equipped and cleverly packaged. ![]() The car that shook up the crossover sector in 2021 is now one of the UK's biggest sellers. Stylish, comfortable and safe, there's enough space for the family in the latest Captur and it comes with Renault’s five-year/100,000-mile warranty.Īvailable with a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines, we'd recommend the new plug-in hybrid (badged E-tech) version which offers up to 31 miles of pure electric range and a potential 188.3 mpg, plus CO2 emissions of just 35g/km. It's also blessed with Kia’s unbeatable seven-year warranty. Good looking, generously equipped, well built and easy to drive, the Stonic is great value and deserves to be on any compact crossover shortlist. Prices quoted from November 2021 Kia Stonic It was tough to lose the likes of the Suzuki Vitara, Dacia Duster, SsangYong Tivoli, Seat Arona, Citroen C3 Aircross, Skoda Kamiq and the 100% electric Mazda MX-30. ![]() We only have space for 10 of the best, which is a shame because there are so many good crossovers in this class. With their raised ride height, commanding driving position and economical engines, some compact crossovers even have four-wheel drive and an off-road ability.Īll the cars in our list start at around £20,000 – and there's everything from current bestsellers to hybrid and electric newcomers packed with tech. This is Kia’s first electric vehicle to be available with two-wheel (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) options – the latter offering enhanced dynamic capability in even the most challenging conditions.The quirky Nissan Juke kicked off the craze for small, rugged-looking SUVs in 2010 – now they're all the rage and we're spoilt for choice. EV6 GT-line is available with both long-range and standard-range battery packs, while EV6 GT features the long-range battery pack only. The EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated electric car, and shows the exciting potential of the company’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The EV6 offers buyers a choice of multiple fully-electric, zero-emission powertrain configurations, including long-range (77.4 kWh) and standard-range (58.0 kWh) high-voltage battery packs. It’s another addition to the trophy cabinet for EV6, a model which continues to grow in popularity as part of our evolving electrified line-up.” EV6 is a revolutionary vehicle for the Kia brand and for electric mobility and this award is welcome recognition of that. Jason Jeong, President at Kia Europe commented: “We are delighted to have won Crossover of the Year at the prestigious Awards. This latest accolade comes in the same week that Kia’s EV6 was among the final seven cars shortlisted for the European Car of the Year 2022, and just one month since winning German Premium Car of the Year 2022. The Kia EV6 is also featured in the latest issue of BBC Top Gear Magazine, an awards issue dedicated to the best new cars in the world today. The Awards ceremony is viewable at /topgear and. A crossover in more than one sense, then. It cruises with all the best bits of EVs – quiet, smooth, calm – and then punts down a backroad with proper potential. It’s also spacious, nicely-equipped and well-built. Tom Ford, Associate Editor, commented: “With the EV6, Kia has gone all-in wholly electric, wild styling, class-leading charging, gadgets galore. It delves deeply into the concept of a mobile lounge, the EV6 pushes into the darker corners of making an EV actually interesting to drive. EV6 has already won German Premium Car of the Year and currently shortlisted for European Car of the Year 2022ġ December, 2021 – The fully electric EV6 has earned the coveted ‘Crossover of the Year’ title at the 2021 Awards. The EV6 impressed Top Gear’s judges thanks to its style, dynamic performance, long electric range and 800-volt ultra-fast charging – offering 10-to-80 per cent charge in just 18 minutes.Latest accolade for Kia’s EV6 attracts more drivers to electric mobility.Kia EV6 crossover impresses judges with its style, driving performance, long electric range and charging capabilities.Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle earns coveted award after only one month on sale.
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