While the Lotus Eletre SUV dominates the front cover of the June issue of Diesel&EcoCar, it’s certain to fill the road, too, as it’s a huge 5.1 metres long – that’s similar in size to the Bentley Bentayga! Rather smaller in proportions is the new smart #1, the first product of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely – the same Chinese company that owns Volvo, LEVC, Proton and Lotus. We’ve got the first pictures of the striking new BMW 7 Series and also the facelifted X7. Audi’s Urbansphere concept is another whopping great vehicle that will command the roads, if it gets made, and we present it alongside Mercedes Benz’s new all-electric EQS SUV. We’ve got the first details of Lexus’ RZ 450e electric SUV and catch both the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class and Rolls-Royce Sceptre during final winter testing.

This month’s twin test sees a pair of hybrids battle it out for supremacy, with the Honda Jazz up against the Toyota Yaris. We’ve also slipped behind the wheel of the Jeep Compass e-Hybrid, the latest Ford Fiesta, the Cupra Born and the Genesis GV60. We’ve also tested the updated Dacia Duster on UK roads and the Polestar 2 with single battery pack and long range.

In the Tuning and Economy section, we examine the Mercedes-Benz A 220 CDI and A 220 d, and guide you through the essential modifications to make it even better. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Audi A3 e-tron, in our newly expanded Buying and Selling section. In fact, the whole magazine has had revisions to the content and design, in addition to the move to the newly truncated Diesel&EcoCar name. We believe that it is now better than ever. There are all your favourites from before the facelift, including The Doctor, Bright Spark, Tech Zone, Legal i, Current Affairs and Gadget Inspector. There’s also the most comprehensive and up-to-date data section in the business, with added content and snippets there, too.

Tested:

• Cupra Born V3  58kWh Automatic
• Dacia Duster Prestige Blue dCi 115 4×4
• Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Automatic
• Genesis GV60 Sport Plus Automatic
• Jeep Compass S 1.5 e-Hybrid Automatic
• Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range Automatic

Twin test:

• Honda Jazz 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid EX Style Automatic vs Toyota Yaris Excel 1.5 VVT-i Automatic

Long-term test reports:

• Citroen C3 Aircross Shine Plus BlueHDi 110
• Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition PHEV Automatic
• Honda HR-V Hybrid Advance Style Automatic
• Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate
• Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Nav 2.2D Automatic
• MG 5 EV Exclusive Automatic
• Peugeot 5008 GT Premium BlueHDi 180 Automatic
• SEAT Arona FR 1.0 TSI
• Skoda Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI DSG Automatic
• Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Premium Automatic
• Volvo V60 R-Design T6 PHEV AWD Automatic

Features:

• Current affairs – What are the main features that drain a battery?

Tuning & Modifying

• Mercedes-Benz A 220 CDI and A 220 d

Used Car Buyer’s Guide

• Audi A3 e-tron

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