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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

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Or VW and its Amarok work with Walkinshaw, or Kia and Hyundai’s dedication to local ride and handling programs. It’s been fitted with a lowered spring kit, dropping by 30mm, and now wears a menacing body kit, including front lip, side skirts and rear spoiler. And now it’s MG’s turn.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Interior convenience features include a rear view camera, auto dim rearview mirror, wireless phone charger, compass, dual zone automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering column, height adjustable front seatbelts, ambient lighting and a tire inflation kit. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Challenging angle? 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has incredible drag coefficient of 0.21. Party tricks.

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2024 Smart #1 and #3 review: Re-born brand delivers compelling Volvo EX30, Tesla and BYD rival

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There are also hot Brabus versions of each, which feature body kits, racy microfibre suede trim and an additional electric motor over the front end. You’ll pay similar for a Tesla Model 3/Y, Renault Megane E-Tech, Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro Electric, but you’re in a pricier realm than the likes of a BYD Atto 3 or MG4.

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2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD review: The Captain Sensible alternative to a Tesla Model Y

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In the medium SUV EV space, rivals include our runaway best-seller Tesla Model Y , but also the more visually-striking Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. inch infotainment, dual zone climate and a power tailgate. Hyundai and Kia should take note. READ MORE: Want a 2024 Toyota BZ4X on a full service lease?

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$145k Genesis Electrified G80 sedan here in September

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The Electrified G80 has the same 800V electrical system as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 , with maximum charging capacity of 350kW. Using an ultra-rapid 350kW charger, Genesis says it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 22 minutes, given optimal conditions. One for the SUV rejector. 2022 Genesis Electrified G80.

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2024 Toyota C-HR Review

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The latter shares the same powertrain as the base car, and of course includes more kit, while the pricier again GR Sport – from an ambitious $54,990 +ORC – features a more powerful hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. There’s a space-saver in the GXL, but the others have a tyre repair kit. The GXL and Koba variants run a 1.8-litre

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