24th June 2023 |
Road Tests and Reviews
With Volkswagen only entering the 4×4 pick up market in the UK with the Amarok in 2011, it came a surprise to many that just 9 years later the company chose to withdraw the vehicle, production capacity being prioritised for other models. At a similar time, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Fiat and Mercedes-Benz also took the decision…
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8th May 2019 |
Road Tests and Reviews
It’s only 9 months since I wrote a full review of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class. At the time, all versions were fitted with a 2.3 litre diesel engine, with a maximum output of 163hp. Since then, the manufacturer has introduced a 3.0 litre V6 option which produces a whopping 258hp. Eager to compare this to the…
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15th January 2019 |
Road Tests and Reviews
The lifestyle 4×4 pick-up market in the UK has bucked the generally weakening trend for new LCV registrations over the past couple of years. Demand has been strong, particularly for models with a high level of trim, prompted undoubtedly by some taxation advantages, but also by changing consumer tastes which are being recognised and exploited…
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