Road Tests

The Outlander PHEV’s eco-conscience isn’t just for the city: this month Richard Gooding finds out that the countryside is another (almost) ideal environment for the SUV’s low emission side nature.

The latest Polo BlueMotion switches to petrol power, consigning its diesel predecessor to the history books. More in keeping with current market trends, GreenFleet finds that the new economically-minded version of VW’s small car enjoys improved refinement but keeps its frugal nature.

Vauxhall’s revived Viva model is a responsive and practical option for urban driving. Tommy Newell examines the benefits of the ecoFLEX option.

Life with ‘our’ Outlander PHEV continues apace and with a more positive public rapid charging network experience, we can focus more on the big Mitsubishi’s comfortable and economical qualities.

Toyota’s halo hybrid Prius has been comprehensively re-engineered and returns to its pioneering roots. Richard Gooding delves under the sharper styling and finds both impressive frugality and improved dynamics

The Peugeot Partner van has been refreshed. GreenFleet unpacks the latest version of Peugeot’s best-selling light commercial vehicle and uncovers a highly practical and efficient business companion.

Electric vehicle charging public networks have been the only flies in our Outlander PHEV’s ointment this month. Getting to grips with them has been a learning curve, unlike the car which is getting more economical as well as more energy efficient.

The Peugeot 208 is now better than ever with a gently refreshed look and a new range of low-emission Euro 6-standard engines. GreenFleet explores a particularly eye-catching BlueHDi.

The latest Hyundai i20 has stepped up quality, refinement and value, and as GreenFleet finds, with the 1.1-litre CRDi
diesel engine also offers commendable economy.

The Citroën C3-based DS 3 was launched in January 2010 as the first model in a new wave of vehicles which referenced the style and glamour of the classic 1955 Citroën DS. It aimed to feather Citroën’s nest and bring a whole range of premium‑quality and stylish models to the French manufacturer’s portfolio.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the most popular plug-in electric hybrid in the UK. Our first of six months with the big SUV has been a period of reacquaintance…

While the i3 and i8 are undoubtedly avantgarde and bold electric vehicles, BMW’s first plug-in hybrid production car is based on its more conventional and popular SUV – the right marriage of technology and practicality?

While the i3 and i8 are undoubtedly avantgarde and bold electric vehicles, BMW’s first plug-in hybrid production car is based on its more conventional and popular SUV to create a marriage of technology and practicality.

Volvo’s second plug-in hybrid is based on its new XC90 large SUV. Spearheading a new design direction and technological make-up, the T8 Twin Engine heralds a new era for the Swedish company.

What is it?
As with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the Nissan Leaf will need no introduction to GreenFleet readers. Launched in 2011, it has become the market-leading all-electric vehicle not only in the UK, but also in Europe and around the world.