SUV

An SUV, also called a crossover or light off-roader, is the fashionable segment when it comes to automobiles. From the English Sport Utility Vehicle, it refers to a sport vehicle designed with a unibody chassis and a ground clearance somewhat higher than a traditional car, but with the same characteristics, generally front-wheel drive, that offers comfort on asphalt while also having adventurous capabilities on dirt roads.


Kia Sportage 2016, first drive and road test in Barcelona
Tests

Kia Sportage 2016, first drive and road test in Barcelona

Escrito por: Gaby Esono
2 February 2016
9 min.

About a year ago we got a first-hand look at the renewal of one of the best-known models from the Korean brand, the Kia Sorento. Now, we travel to Barcelona to meet the new generation of the Sportage, its smaller sibling, which has been completely updated to win over the European market once and for all.

Skoda VisionS, el SUV checo presenta sus credenciales
Concepts

Skoda VisionS, el SUV checo presenta sus credenciales

Escrito por: Daniel Valdivielso
2 February 2016
2 min.

Skoda ha desvelado hoy un primer boceto del VisionS, un concept car que desvela los trazos iniciales del que será el gran SUV de la firma checa. Hace apenas unos días en Highmotor te adelantábamos los primeros detalles, ya que Skoda decidió comenzó a darnos pistas de que “algo grande” estaba al caer. Lo veremos en directo en Ginebra.

Are you the SEAT Ateca, the Spanish SUV?
Geneva Motor Show

Are you the SEAT Ateca, the Spanish SUV?

Escrito por: Daniel Valdivielso
2 February 2016
3 min.

It seems that, at last, SEAT’s SUV is finally going to become a reality, after years of waiting and several models that served as a “substitute”. Although its presentation is scheduled for the Geneva Motor Show, which will take place in a month, the first authentic image of the Ateca, which is what it is going to be called, is already circulating online.

New 200 MPI petrol engine version for the Mitsubishi Outlander
Range / versions

New 200 MPI petrol engine version for the Mitsubishi Outlander

Escrito por: Francisco Javier
29 January 2016
1 min.

Mitsubishi adds the 200 MPI CVT Motion 2WD petrol variant to the options range of the new Outlander. A wide variety of versions is completed to meet the requirements and needs of any customer. It is available from 22,650 euros (discounts included).

The new Ford Edge is now available in Europe
Range / versions

The new Ford Edge is now available in Europe

Escrito por: Francisco Javier
27 January 2016
3 min.

Ford completes its SUV lineup with the new Ford Edge. It joins the EcoSport and the Kuga, covering the needs of different customers. The Ford Edge is available with the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine with manual gearbox or Powershift from 43,425 euros.

Skoda nos ofrece “algo grande” para el Salón de Ginebra
Curiosities

Skoda nos ofrece “algo grande” para el Salón de Ginebra

Escrito por: Daniel Valdivielso
25 January 2016
3 min.

Skoda acaba de anunciar, mediante las redes sociales, la presentación de “algo grande” de cara al Salón de Ginebra que se celebra en menos de mes y medio. La marca no ha ofrecido más informaciones al respecto, aunque ya se ha comenzado a especular con la posible presentación del que será el sustituto del actual Yeti.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2016, presentation and test drive in Valencia
Análisis

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2016, presentation and test drive in Valencia

Escrito por: Daniel Valdivielso
21 January 2016
8 min.

2016 promises to be a great year for Mitsubishi. Proof of this is that we have barely been into the year for 20 days, and it has already unveiled its first big new development. We are talking about the restyling of the Outlander, one of its most popular models today, which is being renewed to keep it at the top of the sales charts.

Toyota nos muestra el RAV4 Hybrid, un SUV para disfrutar reduciendo emisiones
Hybrid Cars

Toyota nos muestra el RAV4 Hybrid, un SUV para disfrutar reduciendo emisiones

Escrito por: Victor Alós Yus
14 January 2016
2 min.

Toyota ha presentado la nueva versión del RAV4, que utiliza un sistema de propulsión híbrido y que consigue una potencia total de 197 CV, con diversos y efectivos sistemas de seguridad, consiguiendo que sea una de las variantes mejor equipadas y la más potente puesta en el mercado hasta la fecha

Kia presenta las primeras imágenes del Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle
Hybrid Cars

Kia presenta las primeras imágenes del Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle

Escrito por: Victor Alós Yus
12 January 2016
2 min.

El Salón de Chicago se celebrará en el mes de febrero y nos traerá el nuevo Kia Niro HUV, un coche híbrido que quiere traer este tipo de tracción al segmento de los SUV compactos que ofrecerá unas emisiones de CO2 muy bajas y unas prestaciones acordes con su espíritu aventurero

Renault Captur 1.5 dCi 110 CV Zen, review and road test
Tests

Renault Captur 1.5 dCi 110 CV Zen, review and road test

Escrito por: Diego G. Moreira
10 January 2016
12 min.

A new engine arrives in the Renault Captur. This time we tested the Renault Captur with the 1.5 dCi diesel engine producing 110 CV, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. A very fuel-efficient Captur that above all offers originality and practical solutions in its interior. We analyse the design, engine, handling, consumption and equipment of the Renault Captur Zen.