Autocar journal 24 January: on sale now

Autocar journal 24 January: on sale now

Autocar journal 24 January: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we reveal the model new Volkswagen Golf, drive the the oblique successor to the Ford Fiesta, and why the 3D-printed Czinger 21C might rework the automotive business.

News

The overhauled Volkswagen Golf has been given massive ergonomic , powertrain and design revisions aiming to invigorate the hatch’s attraction – and it will be topped by a GTI that is extra highly effective than ever earlier than.

Over at Honda, the enduring NSX is about to return because the model’s halo EV, with its boss confirming the electrical sports activities automotive might be launched because the flagship to its 0 Series of EVs.

Staying in Japan, we’re reporting on Lexus teaming the LBX with the Toyota GR Yaris to create the Morizo RR – a 300bhp crossover full with go-faster aero.

Reviews

Ford has renewed the Tourneo Courier, its smallest van and MPV, to create what might be the successor to the Fiesta. We learn how it performs with new Puma underpinnings.

The Lexus LM is a newcomer within the luxurious MPV class, nevertheless it’s a lot greater than only a van with seats. Matt Saunders finds out why limousines ought to be fearful.

The beloved Suzuki Jimny has been given a lift in practicality with an additional pair of doorways, however solely in sure markets. We discover out what we’re lacking out on.

Ford street take a look at 5658, we’re testing the 2023 World Car of the Year – the Jeep Avenger. Does this maiden EV for Jeep have what it takes to crack Europe?

Features

The new Kia EV9 finds itself rubbing shoulders with luxurious massive SUVs from established manufacturers, so we have determined to search out out if patrons pays for Korean luxurious by pitting it in opposition to the Land Rover Defender 110 and Audi Q8 E-tron. 

Bicester Scramble, in the meantime, is swapping panama hats for crocs – Murray Scullion finds out why a brand new technology is flocking to the main automotive occasion.

Designed by synthetic intelligence and 3D-printed by robots, the Czinger 21C has the potential to remodel the automotive business, in keeping with these behind it. We head to their US base to search out out what’s what.

Opinion

Matt Prior riffs on automotive prejudice and the way it can have an effect on us all, and why there could quickly be an enormous shift in how we view producers.

Steve Cropley, in the meantime, has change into obsessive about a uncommon 1973 Range Rover, describes an expertise with EVs that we do not worth sufficient, and why he is change into irritated with Zap-Map.

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