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HONDA

2021 CR-V HYBRID

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ntroducing the revised and updated 2021MY CR-V Hybrid. Available now, the midsized SUV is now solely available as a hybrid; built around Honda’s innovative i-MMD system for unparalleled levels of efficiency and refinement. A number of revisions and styling tweaks, inside and out, refresh and align the CR-V more clearly with Honda’s other e:TECHNOLOGY products.

Priced from £30,180, all models of the 2021 CR-V gain blue-ringed H badges and e:HEV nomenclature to highlight their electrified credentials. Other revisions include a new silver finish applied to key visual elements on the centre console, doors cards and dashboard accents.

Other updates include a new 18” alloy wheel design for all grades and privacy glass from SE models upwards. The range topping EX grade CR-V also gains wireless smartphone charging for improved seamless connectivity.

Mechanically, the CR-V retains Honda's responsive and highly efficient advanced hybrid powertrain technology, which is built around two electric motors, an Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, and an innovative fixed-gear transmission.

On the WLTP combined cycle, this fuelefficient hybrid system produces CO2 emissions of just 151g/km and fuel economy of 42.2mpg on

The CR-V is such an iconic part of Honda’s range and history it is only fitting that the revised 2020 model is ready to take on a changing and challenging market place, equipped with the latest technologies and equipment to make consumer’s lives that little bit easier.

front-wheel drive models, and 161g/km and 39.2mpg for all-wheel drive models.

Further under skin revisions include tweaks to the suspension that has been retuned for more linear handling responses and to provide increased low longitudinal rigidity for optimised ride compliance. The Dual pinion variableratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has been refined for improved low-speed manoeuvrability.

Ensuring safety for all occupants, the CR-V’s platform design incorporates Honda’s exclusive next-generation ACE™ (Advanced Compatibility Engineering) body structure design technology. This employs a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly.

In line with Honda’s ‘Safety for Everyone’ philosophy, the CR-V's class-leading suite of passive and active safety systems continue to be available as standard for all variants. The Honda Sensing package is among the most comprehensive suites of active safety and driver-assistive technologies in the class, combining radar and camera information to assist the driver.

Rebecca Stead, Head of Automobile at Honda UK, commented: “The CR-V is such an iconic part of Honda’s range and history it is only fitting that the revised 2020 model is ready to take on a changing and challenging market place, equipped with the latest technologies and equipment to make consumer’s lives that little bit easier.”

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Rebecca Stead Head of Automobile, Honda UK

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MAZDA

MAZDA MX-30 CROWNED FAVOURITE ELECTRIC CAR IN THE 2021 DRIVINGELECTRIC AWARDS

The all-new Mazda MX-30 has been named Favourite Electric Car in the 2021 DrivingElectric. com Awards. With the title decided by votes from the readers of the specialist electric and hybrid vehicle review site, the recognition comes ahead of the car’s arrival in UK next March.

The Mazda MX-30, Mazda’s first electric production car, has been a highly anticipated arrival since its introduction last year. It’s a stylish and versatile crossover EV with an AC synchronous electric motor and a 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers a range of 124miles. It comes with AC charging up to 6.6kW and DC rapid charging designed to meet 125A Combo Charging standards.

Having clearly made an impression on the readers of DrivingElectric.com, the MX-30’s styling reflects a unique expression of Kodo design that emphasises the cars beauty as a solid mass, while the freestyle doors and framed glasshouse hint at the open spaciousness of the cabin. The front doors open forward to an angle of 82 degrees, while the rear doors open backwards to an angle of 80 degrees to reveal the stylish and driver focused interior.

The MX-30’s distinctive, stylish and sustainable cabin features high-quality materials and a driver focused interior. The lower console incorporates a 7-inch colour touch-screen air conditioning control panel, and in a nod to Mazda’s founding as the Toyo Kogyo Cork Company in 1920, the Mazda MX-30 features cork lined centre console trays and inner side door handles. Harvested from the bark of trees

Mazda’s compact SUV was the clear winner in our poll to find the readers’ favourite among the new electric cars revealed this year. The Japanese brand has taken a slightly different direction to rivals, focusing on stylish design, an engaging driving experience and sustainable interior materials rather than the biggest battery for the longest range possible.

without felling, the use of cork and door trim materials that incorporate fibres from recycled plastic bottles, are perfectly suited to Mazda’s first pure electric production car. Benefiting passengers and drivers alike, the sense of space is enhanced with a floating centre console that sits independently from the dashboard, while the use of environmentally-friendly materials has been carefully matched to meticulous quality and finish.

The full UK MX-30 range will arrive in UK dealerships in April 2021. Available across three generously equipped model grades – SE-L Lux, Sport Lux and GT Sport Tech, standard equipment on all UK MX-30s includes LED headlights with daytime running lights, reversing camera, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Intelligent Speed Assist, navigation and head-up display. Each MX-30 comes as standard with a Type 2 AC charging cable and a socket for 50kW rapid charging, which can in just 36 minutes deliver up to 80 per cent battery charge.

Commenting on the MX-30’s award, DrivingElectric.com Editor, Richard Ingram, said: “Mazda’s compact SUV was the clear winner in our poll to find the readers’ favourite among the new electric cars revealed this year. The Japanese brand has taken a slightly different direction to rivals, focusing on stylish design, an engaging driving experience and sustainable interior materials rather than the biggest battery for the longest range possible. This approach clearly resonates with all those who voted for the MX-30, as does its relatively affordable starting price of just over £25,000”.

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Richard Ingram DrivingElectric.com Editor

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NISSAN

A New and More Efficient Engine for The Nissan Juke

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issan’s Next Generation Juke is adding a new Euro 6D-full engine that delivers improved efficiency to it’s line up.

The Juke’s new engine is Nissan’s highly efficient and advanced DIG-T 114 petrol engine. With output at 114PS (113bhp), it delivers 200Nm of torque – an improvement on the current engine without the need for overboost technology – while CO2 emissions are on average 1g/km lower.

The Juke’s grade structure remains the same, although prices have been adjusted upwards by £500 to reflect the benefits of the new powertrain. Entry-level Visia models are available for an on-the-road price of £18,360 with a range-topping Tekna+ DCT example available for £26,360.

Equipped with state-of-the-art premium audio technology, the Juke comes with a uniquely-designed Bose Personal Plus sound system. The eight high-performance speakers are expertly tuned to offer the best possible sound in Juke’s cabin.

What’s more, the driver and front passenger can enjoy a truly immersive, 360-degree listening experience, courtesy of UltraNearField speakers integrated into both front headrests.

With the option to simulate concert acoustics or to make the music a touch more personal, the system offers multiple scenarios for maximum listening pleasure.

Pietro Carminati, Juke Product Manager, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd. said; “New Juke has boasted state-of-the-art in-car connectivity since its launch last year and now its powertrain reflects the very latest in engine technology. An enormous amount of work has gone into the new DIG-T 114 engine’s development. Anyone getting behind the wheel of a 2021 model year Juke will be seriously impressed.”

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THE NEW, MORE MORE EFFICIENT NISSAN JUKE

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PEUGEOT

PEUGEOT E-EXPERT NAMED INTERNATIONAL VAN OF THE YEAR

The e-Expert was named International Van of the Year by judges from 25 countries and is the first time a fully electric van has won the title.

The International Van of the Year award is one of the most sought-after awards in the LCV sector.

Judges praised the e-Expert for its excellent zero emissions range, load capacity and high levels of technology on board. This is the sixth time that Peugeot has won the International Van of the Year prize, with past models including the Peugeot Boxer in 1994, Peugeot Expert in 2008 and Peugeot Partner in 2019.

The new 100% electric Peugeot e-Expert is available in the same lengths as the internal combustion engine versions in order to meet all uses: Compact 4.6m, Standard 4.95m and Long 5.30m. The range is available with either 50kWh or 75kWh batteries providing a range of up to 205 miles under WLTP tests.

With a maximum towing capacity of 1,000kg, and with a payload of up to 1,226kg and 6.6 m3 load capacity, the new model suits a variety of business and private user needs. Based on the EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform) multi-energy modular platform, it offers a maximum power of 100 KW and a maximum torque of 260 Nm. The exterior is adorned by eye-catching features such as Dichroic Lions at the front and rear which change colour depending on angle of view, a load hatch on the left front wing,

recognisable front grille, and "e-Expert" monogram signature on the rear.

Inside, features include an analogue handset with a colour matrix adapted to the electrical system, a new “e-Toggle” automatic gearbox control, electric parking brake, and new Peugeot e-Expert-specific graphics for the central touch screen. The new internal system also comes with TomTom Traffic 3D Connected Navigation, which now includes the available charging points and the range according to the remaining autonomy.

The Peugeot e-Expert’s driving mode selector switch allows drivers to navigate between three modes: • Eco (60 kW, 190 Nm): promotes autonomy, • Normal (80 kW, 210 Nm): optimal for everyday use, • Power (100 kW, 260 Nm): optimises performance when transporting heavy loads To maximise internal space, the batteries are located under the floor, allowing for heightened rigidity, ensuring driving pleasure and enjoyment just like with the internal combustion versions thanks to optimal weight distribution. Modularity continues to set the standard in the segment with the Moduwork 3-seater bench, thanks to the hatch in the partition and the base of the side seat that folds up.

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It also comes with a specially adapted power steering system that makes driving easier, a turning circle diameter of 11.3m (Compact version between kerbs) and a height limited to 1.90m (depending on version) that guarantees access to most car parks.

Two types of on-board chargers are available to meet all customer needs and charging solutions, with a 7.4 kW single-phase charger as standard and an 11 kW three-phase charger as an option.

• 7.4 kW Wall Box: full charge in 7h30 (50kWh battery) or 11h20 (75kWh battery) with the single-phase on-board charger (7.4 kW), • 11 kW Wall Box: full charge in 5h (50kWh battery) or 7h30 (75kWh battery) with the onboard three-phase charger (11 kW), • Public charging station: the thermal regulation of the battery makes it possible to use 100 kW chargers and reach 80% of the charge in 30 minutes (50 kWh battery) or 45 minutes (75 kWh battery).

The new Peugeot e-Expert offers a tailor-made response to satisfy ever more needs and is available in three trim levels: S, Professional and Asphalt.v Contact us today to register your interest, with basic MRRP prices (before VAT & any government grants) starting from £32,965 for the entry-level specification with a 50kWh battery.

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GWR KIA

All-New Sorento Range Completed with a Plug-In Hybrid Model Following the arrival of the self-charging hybrid and diesel versions of the all-new Sorento earlier in the year, Kia Motors is pleased to announce prices for the new Plug-in Hybrid variants of its flagship SUV. Available across the Sorento’s entire trio of trim levels, the grade ‘2’ kicks off at £44,995, while the flagship ‘4’ edition is priced at £53,095.

Nestling in between is the generously specified ‘3’ variant, which has a price tag of £48,895. All three versions are available to pre-order now from Kia dealers, with the first examples set to reach showrooms early in the New Year.

The Plug-in Hybrid is the second electrified drivetrain in the Sorento line-up and sits alongside the low-emissions Sorento Hybrid. The latest addition to the range blends a powerful 1.6-litre T-GDi Turbocharged Direct injection petrol engine with a high-capacity battery pack and high output electric motor, allowing the driver to complete an average daily commute to work purely on allelectric, zero emissions power. And the low CO2 emissions of the all-new Sorento Plug-in Hybrid makes it attractive for business users, thanks to its super low company car Benefit-in-Kind taxation rates.

While many plug-in hybrid vehicles result in compromise, the fourth generation Sorento was designed from the beginning to accommodate electrified powertrains and deliver spacious accommodation for up to seven occupants. The larger body and all-new platform ensure that the latest iteration of the Sorento is one of the most spacious, practical and versatile electrified models

on the market today.

The combination of a high-power output electric motor, high capacity lithium-ion polymer battery pack and a punchy 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine results in the most powerful Sorento SUV ever. Power is sent to all four wheels via a newly designed six-speed automatic transmission. The gearbox allows the full power of the engine and electric motor to be harnessed and transferred in parallel, with a minimal loss in energy. The result is highly responsive acceleration, and the lowest CO2 emissions of any model in the Sorento line-up.

The Sotento will deliver an equivalent allelectric range (EAER) of up to 57 kilometres from a single charge of its 13.8 kWh battery pack, according to Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure. In urban environments it is capable of travelling up to 70 kilometres on a single charge (EAER city) before its turbocharged petrol engine starts up. Drivers are therefore able to complete many journeys, such as their daily commute, on zero-emissions electric power alone.

The Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid has started production at Kia’s Hwasung manufacturing facility in Korea. Like all Kia models, the Sorento PHEV is covered by Kia’s 7-year/100,000 mile warranty.

The warranty also covers the car’s electric motor

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SKODA

Fleet of electrified ŠKODA models to power UK’s emergency services

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mergency services will soon be powered by plug-in hybrid technology as ŠKODA adds its electrified vRS model – the Octavia vRS iV – alongside the Octavia iV and Superb iV to its bluelight squad. The brand is already popular with police, ambulance and fire services across the country, but this is Škoda’s first electric offering.

Police, ambulance and fire and rescue authorities across the UK can take advantage of the performance, practicality and reliability that is synonymous with Škoda models, along with the added economic and environmental benefits associated with lower emission vehicles.

Octavia vRS iV Škoda’s first electrified vRS model, the Octavia vRS iV, is ideal for any rapid response police unit. Powered by a 1.4-litre TSI engine and 85kW electric motor delivering 245PS, it is capable of sprinting from 0-62mph in little over seven seconds and offers a pure electric range of up to 39 miles.

As well as providing the necessary performance, the Octavia vRS iV comes with an array of features as standard. These include 19-inch alloy wheels and full LED Matrix headlights with adaptive front light system (AFS).

SKODA’s range topping 10-inch Columbus touchscreen display with accompanying 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit further assist in the transfer of vital information to the driver navigating their way to a 999 call.

Octavia iV The all-new Octavia iV will also be making its debut on the emergency service fleet. The advanced petrol/ electric plug-in hybrid system offers low fuel consumption and a total power output of 204PS with a remarkable torque of 350Nm and up to 43 miles of pure electric range.

Superb iV The all-star line-up is completed with the multi-award winning Superb iV. Offered in four different trims, the full range is powered by the same engine as the Octavia iV and vRS iV, producing 218PS and a pure electric range of 37 miles. When fully charged with a full tank of fuel, the Superb iV can travel up to 578 miles.

The largest of the three, the Superb iV Emergency-spec examples is available in estate or hatchback form, with the larger said to provide "sufficient room for blue-light customers to store and transport vital life-saving emergency equipment such as oxygen tanks, ventilators and other essential breathing apparatus". Škoda’s iV range will receive the brand’s bespoke emergency service conversion treatment. This includes 360-degree lighting and a full integration of the emergency services’ communication platform within ŠKODA’s existing infotainment touchscreen. It ensures all functionality, such as the lighting, can be controlled through one central accessible platform.

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