Diesel & Eco Car – Issue 444 – November 2023

It’s the affordable electric vehicle that we’ve all been waiting for, as Citroën takes the wraps off its £23k e-C3, with news that an even cheaper version is on its way. We’ve also got the first photos of the new Volkswagen Tiguan, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept, a trio of Kia concept cars – the EV3, EV4 and EV5 – the new BMW iX2, facelifted Mazda2 Hybrid and updated Audi Q8, and much more.

This month’s twin test sees the Ford Ranger take on the Volkswagen Amarok, a pair of vehicles that have been developed alongside each other thanks to a joint venture, but the resulting road manners show that each maker has gone its own separate way in how to make the pick-up trucks behave. Which one wins? You’ll need to read the November 2023 issue to find out. We’ve also been behind the wheel of the BYD Dolphin, the Peugeot E-308, the more powerful Citroën E-C4 X and upgraded Vauxhall Corsa Electric. In addition, Isuzu’s D-Max Utility is put through its paces, and we try out the recently reintroduced Citroën Berlingo.

With a theme of 4x4s, off-roading and towing in the November 2023 issue, we have a series of features about getting started with towing, why the maximum towing weight isn’t the be all and end all, and an educational piece about towing with help from the Caravan and Motorhome Club. We also feature five quirky 4x4s and debate whether pick-up trucks are a worthy SUV substitution. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Volvo XC60, and in light of the media highlighting fires involving EVs, we discuss whether they are more prone to catching fire.

 

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It’s the affordable electric vehicle that we’ve all been waiting for, as Citroën takes the wraps off its £23k e-C3, with news that an even cheaper version is on its way. We’ve also got the first photos of the new Volkswagen Tiguan, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept, a trio of Kia concept cars – the EV3, EV4 and EV5 – the new BMW iX2, facelifted Mazda2 Hybrid and updated Audi Q8, and much more.

This month’s twin test sees the Ford Ranger take on the Volkswagen Amarok, a pair of vehicles that have been developed alongside each other thanks to a joint venture, but the resulting road manners show that each maker has gone its own separate way in how to make the pick-up trucks behave. Which one wins? You’ll need to read the November 2023 issue to find out. We’ve also been behind the wheel of the BYD Dolphin, the Peugeot E-308, the more powerful Citroën E-C4 X and upgraded Vauxhall Corsa Electric. In addition, Isuzu’s D-Max Utility is put through its paces, and we try out the recently reintroduced Citroën Berlingo.

With a theme of 4x4s, off-roading and towing in the November 2023 issue, we have a series of features about getting started with towing, why the maximum towing weight isn’t the be all and end all, and an educational piece about towing with help from the Caravan and Motorhome Club. We also feature five quirky 4x4s and debate whether pick-up trucks are a worthy SUV substitution. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Volvo XC60, and in light of the media highlighting fires involving EVs, we discuss whether they are more prone to catching fire.

Tested:

  • BYD Dolphin Design Automatic
  • Citroen E-C4 X E-Series (154bhp) Automatic
  • Citroen Berlingo Feel BlueHDi 130 Automatic
  • Isuzu D-Max Utility Automatic
  • Peugeot E-308 GT Automatic
  • Vauxhall Corsa Electric Ultimate (154bhp) Automatic

Long-term test reports:

  • Citroen E-C4 X Shine Plus Automatic
  • DS 7 Rivoli BlueHDi 130 Automatic
  • GWM Ora Funky Cat First Edition Automatic
  • Honda Civic E:HEV Advance Automatic
  • Mazda CX-60 AWD Takumi e-Skyactiv D
  • Peugeot 408 Allure Premium Plug-in Hybrid 225 Automatic
  • SEAT Ateca FR 2.0 TDI DSG Automatic
  • Skoda Fabia Colour Line 1.0 MPI
  • Vauxhall Astra Ultimate 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid Automatic

Twin Test

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 EcoBlue Automatic vs Volkswagen Amarok Style 2.0 TDI 4Motion Automatic

Features:

  • Current affairs – Are EVs more likely to catch fire than petrol and diesel cars?
  • 4×4 and Towing Special – Top 5 quirky 4x4s
  • 4×4 and Towing Special – How to get started with towing
  • 4×4 and Towing Special – Why the maximum kerbweight is only just the start
  • 4×4 and Towing Special – The pick-up vs SUV debate
  • 4×4 and Towing Special – Mazda CX-60 towing tuition, in association with Caravan and Motorhome Club

Used Car Buyer’s Guide

  • Volvo XC60

Regulars

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  • Motoring Morsels
  • Refuelling Costs
  • Gadget Inspector
  • The Doctor
  • This Month
  • Current Affairs
  • Techzone
  • Roadwatch
  • Autojumble
  • Motorgrump
  • Bright Spark
  • Fuel for thought
  • Forbidden Fruit
  • DM@il
  • Tuning Torque
  • Tuning specialists directory
  • Buying and Selling
  • The ‘New’ Generation Game
  • The Doctor’s Hero or Zero
  • Marketplace Statistics
  • Marketplace In The Pipeline
  • Marketplace What’s New
  • Data Files
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