Autocar magazine 7 September 2022: on sale now
This week: Our verdict on the new Range Rover Sport and VW ID Buzz, plus Toyota’s Tesla Model 3 rival
The Range Rover arrived as a five-star luxury SUV, but what about its smaller sibling, the Range Rover Sport?
We’ve finally had the chance to drive one and have everything you need to know, from whether it lives up to the Sport billing to whether it’s comfortable enough to match the full-fat Range Rover.
Buy this week’s issue of Autocar to find out more.
*News*
This week, we’ve got the low-down on Toyota’s new EV saloon aimed squarely at the Tesla Model 3. We’ve also had a first look at the BMW M2 CSL – including exclusive images of prototypes out in the wild.
Elsewhere, we look at why Bugatti has shelved plans for a luxury SUV, as well as Williams Advanced Engineering’s new EV platform for niche manufacturers.
*Reviews*
The Range Rover Sport and Volkswagen ID Buzz lead our reviews section this week, but we’ve also had hands-on experience with the new Mercedes GLC and Ford Tourneo.
The all new Kia Niro EV stars in the Autocar road test this week, as we put it to the test to see whether it’s a new class-leader or a sophomore slump.
*Features*
Meanwhile, road test editor Matt Saunders pops out for a pint of milk in the extreme BAC Mono R to test whether it’s as usable as its maker claims.
Mike Duff drives two internet-breaking Hyundai concept cars – the N Vision 74 and RN22e – and James Attwood meets the team of former Williams Advanced Engineering and JLR engineers aiming to convert even the most evangelistic haters of e-scooters.
*Opinions*
Matt Prior discusses the recent sale of Princess Diana’s Ford Escort RS Turbo at Silverstone Auctions – plus the ludicrous amount someone paid for it – and has his head turned by a Ford Model T camper van thought to be the world’s oldest.
Elsewhere, Steve Cropley looks back on his week, including a lovely gathering of metal at senior contributing editor Richard Bremner’s house – and a not-so-lovely encounter with a VW Golf Zipcar.
*Used cars*
Mark Pearson takes the reins of our used cars section this week, recommending the Jaguar F-Type as a shrewd nearly-new buy. The Smart Roadster features as our cult hero.
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