How easy is it to convert your classic car to electric power – and is it worth the effort? That probably depends on whether you drive a Land Rover or a Ferrari, says Daniel Pembrey
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Subaru XV
The Subaru XV has always suffered from an identity crisis, says Charlie Flindt, who finds the latest model nicely old fashioned and even prompting a grin on Hampshire clay. For more from Subaru, read our review of the Subaru Forester 2.0D XC. SUBARU XV Subaru’s XV has always seemed to…
Toyota Supra 3.0 Pro
It’s not winning any points with the eco-warriors, but Charlie Flindt finds the Toyota Supra 3.0 Pro to be a mile-eater and a smile-maker. Does the all-new, high-tech Defender live up to the iconic original? Charlie Flindt finds out, read Land Rover Defender 110S. TOYOTA SUPRA 3.0 PRO You’ve got…
Land Rover Defender 110S
So, can the new Land Rover Defender 110S fill the very big boots of the iconic Defender? Charlie Flindt is happy to discover on-road excellence as well as off, but finds himself searching for the original’s soul in this high-tech version. The farmyard isn’t the natural home of the Range…
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
The new Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi shows how far the Korean manufacturer has come in 20 years, says Charlie Flindt. Though there is some trouble deciding who is responsible for steering… For more, the Hyundai i30 Fastback N may not win any points among eco warriors, but it is…
Suzuki Jimny: now little Jimny’s gone…
It is a sad day, now EU regulations have doomed the Suzuki Jimny, beloved by The Field. Charlie Flindt ponders the fate of our favourite little four-by-four. Read our last review of everyone’s favourite small SUV, Suzuki Jimny SZ5. SUZUKI JIMNY It may seem a tad churlish after all the…
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2.0T
Though the new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2.0T may be rather overqualified and anger the Aga louts, Charlie Flindt finds himself having a lot of fun. For more on Jeep, despite its ‘kooky’ apperance, Charlie Flindt insists you will want the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk when you hit a bumpy patch off-road.…
Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport
The new Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport is big and brash, but Charlie Flindt finds that it is still a force to be reckoned with. For more, the Range Rover Sport HST initially looked out of place on the farm with its flash styling and suede-covered interior – but ultimately garnered…
BMW X6 xDrive 3.0d M Sport
It looks rather out of place in the yard at elevenses, but Charlie Flindt finds the BMW X6 xDrive 3.0d M Sport ends up very much at home on the farm. For another that seemingly wouldn’t fit in but earned the flatcoats’ approval, read our review of the Range Rover…
Lexus RX450h Takumi
Silent, electric cars are no longer such an astonishing sight, and Charlie Flindt finds the Lexus RX450h Takumi well put together and excellently reliable. And yet, it wasn’t long before the electric power gave way to fossil fuels… With diesel demonised, Subaru returned to petrol for the Forester 2.0i XE…