New SUVs

[johnh875]

IMO it is cars reverting to the form factor they had before the whole "longer, lower, wider" thing happened. This includes ground clearance as a reaction to cars getting ever-lower since the 1980s, especially with longer noses for crash safety in more recent years.

Development has meant that there is little penalty in terms of fuel consumption; much less than the influence of the driver, or handling/roadholding which is becoming less important as congestion and speed enforcement increase.

I would suspect in the fatal Berlin pedestrian crash it is irrelevant that it was a Macan involved, but any vehicle would have had the same outcome. Pedestrian death rates are more likely to be influenced by distraction (both driver and pedestrian); here in Melbourne there has been a 50% in trams colliding with pedestrians in the last 5 years, it seems they often walk straight in front of oncoming trams.

[E.B]

Originally Posted by johnh875

..... here in Melbourne there has been a 50% in trams colliding with pedestrians in the last 5 years, it seems they often walk straight in front of oncoming trams.

Faffing about with their mobile phones usually oblivious of the rest of the world.
Heaven forbid they delay seeing a text or a social media post for the 10 secs it would take to look and cross safely.

[chillibowl]

or drivers looking at their phones while driving.

everyone is distracted these days.

[NaBUru38]

Aston Martin DBX


5.05 m long
5 seats
4.0L V8 550hp turbo gasoline engine
4-wheel drive
2245 kg kerb weight

[NaBUru38]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Mercedes-Benz GLB Class

4.60 m long
7 seats
4-cylinder engines

The production model is out.






If you ask what's the difference between the GLB and the GLC, this model has a transverse mounted engine and front wheel drive.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

If you ask what's the difference between the GLB and the GLC, this model has a transverse mounted engine and front wheel drive.

Perhaps more importantly should be what is the difference between the GLA and GLB...

The GLC is built on the C-Class platform.
The GLA and GLB are built on the A/B-Class platform.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

If you ask what's the difference between the GLB and the GLC, this model has a transverse mounted engine and front wheel drive.

My interpretation is that the GLC is based on the C Class drivetrain, whereas the GLB is based on a stretched A Class platform - hence transverse engines.... 4WD can be specced with some engines, and it is a 7 seater. (I would think with a very cramped rear 2 seats! )

Edit, Malcolm beat me to it!

[ScotsBrutesFan]

Can't say that's it's overly offensive to the eye, fairly square where it needs to be, with just enough rounding of the corners. No space reducing angles.

Having said that I don't think it would stand out in a crowd as much as I'd want something of that which, no doubt has an inflated (Mercedes badge) price range to do.

[NaBUru38]

Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

4.40 m long
160-300 hp engines
Front or four-wheel drive





It's sort of a Mercedes rival of the X1, X2 and 2 Series Active Tourer.

[NaBUru38]

Audi e-tron Sportback


4.90 m long

313-408 hp electric engines

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

It's sort of a Mercedes rival of the X1, X2 and 2 Series Active Tourer.

Looks like a Suzuki from that side/rear view.

[Mike Bell]

Both not as offensive to my eyes as some of late! The e-tron Sportback is definitely better looking than the normal version, IMO.

[NaBUru38]

Kia Sorento


200-260 hp engines

[NaBUru38]

Toyota Yaris Cross

4.18 m long
1.5L 116 hp naturally aspirated engine

[NaBUru38]

Volkswagen Nivus
(not to be confused with the T-Cross or T-Roc)

4.27 m long
115-130 hp engines

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Volkswagen Nivus
(not to be confused with the T-Cross or T-Roc)

4.27 m long
115-130 hp engines

Rumours are that it won't be released in western Europe...

[NaBUru38]

Hyundai Santa Fe (facelift)






That frond end is horrible.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

Hyundai Santa Fe (facelift)






That frond end is horrible.

The first time the Santa Fe will be available with hybrid/PHEV powertrains.

Apparently the new grille enhances the 'upright and robust' presence of the car.

[NaBUru38]

Nissan Rogue


Presumably identical to the X-Trail


4.65 m long

2.5L 180 hp gasoline engine








I don't like mini tanks like this.

[broadrun96]

Please please please change the release Bronco to a white truck now Ford.

https://nypost.com/2020/06/15/the-fo...73rd-birthday/

[NaBUru38]

Volkswagen ID.4 (leaked photos, so tread cautiously)


https://insideevs.com/news/429246/vo...lly-uncovered/

[NaBUru38]

Opel/Vauxhall Mokka

4.15 m long
Gasoline and electric powertrains

[crmalcolm]

With a clear 'nod' to the previous Defender styling - Ineos Grenadier





'Similar in size to the latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class and powered by a modular range of six-cylinder BMW diesel and petrol engines, it’s expected to be priced from £40,000 when it hits the market late next year, initially as a five-door station wagon then “soon afterwards” as a four-door pick-up truck. A short-wheelbase car may come after, alongside other versions.'

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

With a clear 'nod' to the previous Defender styling

Not so much a "nod" as a "lean over and copy its homework"

[NaBUru38]

Volkswagen Tiguan (facelift)


Tiguan R: 2.0L turbo, 320 hp
Tiguan eHybrid: 1.4L turbo, 245 hp total