This week in Autocar we describe the ultimate Golf GTI, give our verdict on the Lamborghini Revuelto and take on Iceland with a Kia Sorento.
News
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has been unveiled as a track-honed, top-of-the-range version of the iconic hatchback. We describe the power, performance, adjustments to the chassis and options compared to the standard car.
Jeep has launched a 592bhp electric SUV in the form of the Wagoneer S, which combines luxury design with sports car performance levels – we look at the specs to see if it can measure up to the Tesla Model Y.
General Motors is launching a British offensive with the Cadillac Optiq, which is positioned as the ‘entry-level luxury model’ in the brand’s electric range.
Meanwhile, at BMW, the 1 Series has undergone a major overhaul with a more muscular appearance, a technology-filled interior and petrol-only engines. All the details are in the magazine that is on sale now.
Reviews
We sampled Lamborghini’s new-era 1,001-horsepower supercar on the track. Now it’s time to see how the Revuelto fares on a decent B-road as Richard Lane takes it to Bedfordshire.
The updated Porsche Taycan aims for class supremacy with a series of powertrain upgrades. We test the rear-wheel drive long-range variant to see how it stacks up against the BMW i4 and Tesla Model S.
Mini’s Countryman SE is the flagship version of the larger and more expensive third-generation SUV, arriving in Britain to beat the Skoda Enyaq and Hyundai Kona Electric at their own pace.
We also test the Ford Tourneo PHEV, Porsche 718 Spyder RS, Mercedes E220d Estate and the Peugeot 208 hybrid.
Functions
Iceland is a collection of smooth, empty roads that wind through epic landscapes, erupting volcanoes and some seriously impressive geology. Matt Prior looks for all of the above in Kia’s latest Sorento and finds ways to get off your lava at 50mph.
Old-fashioned car scrap yards are rare these days, but a handful of brand specialists are committed to providing an essential service. John Evans visits one.
The iconic Little Car Company has reached new heights of scaled-down appeal with the recreated Bentley Blower Junior. We’ll take it for a spin to see how it compares.
Opinion Matt Prior talks about McLaren’s rather complicated line-up and a mega-mile taxi, while Steve Cropley talks automotive art and his newfound attachment to the MG 4 EV.
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