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On a less scary level, the word is also used to describe electronic systems aimed at collecting and using information, simply to make cars better. In 2021, it announced that Sightline was being offered to cargo van fleet operators. ZF said in 2020 that Cubix will usher in “a new level of vehicle control”.
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Designed to revolutionize urban logistics, all three vans are based on an electric skateboard platform and share an electronic architecture. ” There’s easy access between the cabin and cargo area, and the 74.8-inch Now, we’re seeing the fruits of their labor as the company has unveiled three new commercial vans.
The Kia PV5, revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, is the first of a future line-up of what Kia calls PBVs, which stands for Platform Beyond Vehicle. Kia is targeting small and medium businesses, including utility companies, with this van initially. The pair of PV5s is set to reach the UK in 2026.
The PV5 was first shown in concept form at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas last year and prototypes have recently been spotted testing in Europe ahead of an imminent reveal. Kia is targeting small and medium businesses, including utility companies, with this van initially.Thepair of PV5s is set to reach the UK in2025.
The boot is the same as before, with 374 litres of cargo capacity; an adjustable floor for improved storage; and the seats fold flat to align with the floor (when it is highest position) to offer 1230L. second GTI – and its top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h. The updated GTI has a claimed 0-100 km/h time of just 5.9
There’s 586 litres of cargo capacity with the back seats up, and the cargo area includes an LED light, quick release levers to drop the seats ( 1872L seats down), a 12V port, as well as attachment points for a cargo net which can be stored under the boot floor, alongside the cargo cover. Boot space is good.
Boot space is also above average with 443 litres of cargo capacity, which is more accommodating than plenty of other SUVs in the class. There are other brands with decade-long warranties that require you to service with their network of workshops but thats not the case with MG. I found it annoying in exactly that situation!
Toyota’s extensive country dealer network won’t hurt the RAV’s chances of cracking the rural market in a significant way, either. Transmission choices are the usual five-speed manual and an electronically-controlled four-speed auto with two shift modes.
For commuting and most running around, they now offer very usable electric range, while any trips further afield can be made without having to rely on an EV charging network that’s still in its infancy. Kia claims that it can travel up to 35 miles on electrons alone, which slots it into the 12% BIK band. It makes use of a 1.6-turbocharged
If you want locking front and rear differentials, you’ll need to step up to the GR Sport, which also brings Toyota’s Electronic-Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System. Alternatively, you can go to the Sahara ZX, which instead adds over the Sahara a rear torque-sensing limited-slip differential.
There’s also up to seven years of roadside assistance included, provided you service the car with Chery’s network of dealers – it renews on a yearly basis with each service. inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch
Toyota doesnt list an official number for the boot space with all three rows in play, but independent figures state it has 200 litres of cargo room. But you do get access to the biggest network of dealerships and workshops in the country. Under the body of the vehicle is a steel spare wheel.
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Boot-related amenities are slim, including a cargo cover, small light, and netted section off to the left-hand side. Dimensions MG HS Length 4655mm Width 1890mm Height 1655mm Wheelbase 2765mm Cargo capacity 507 litres (5 seats) 1484 litres (2 seats) To see how the MG HS lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool.
But it’s a lot pricier than the soon-to-be-replaced MG ZS EV ($39,990 drive-away) and Chery Omoda E5 ($42,990 plus on-roads), and the larger-still Leapmotor C10 (from $45,888 plus on-roads) that is already being sold here via the Stellantis dealer network as part of a joint-venture distribution deal with the Chinese carmaker.
So many buyers in those rural areas are rusted-on Toyota fans, and the Toyota service network around the country is the gold standard when it comes to assisting owners. There’s no power outlet at the back either, and a cargo lid hard or tonneau style is an optional extra. And there is significant value in that for any buyer.
metre length in both body styles, there’s not a whole lot of boot space behind those rear seats – we unfortunately don’t have any shots of the cargo area to illustrate, but here are the specs. Cool, but ouch… Taycan Taycan Cross Turismo Despite the Taycan’s near 5.0-metre
The boot space is mostly good, with 507 litres of cargo capacity claimed to be on offer, and that extends to 1484L with the rear seatbacks folded down. The brand has a 10-year, 250,000km warranty for private buyers, and it isnt conditional upon servicing within the dealer network, either. inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch
With 443 litres of cargo space, it is a more accommodating boot than plenty of segment rivals. Other brands have decade-long warranties, but they require you to service with their network of workshops but thats not the case with MG. However, another area in which the MG ZS outdoes some of its rivals is the boot. Heres a rundown.
Theres notably less cargo capacity in the SHS and AWD variants, at 340 litres with the rear seats up, compared to 424L in the FWD vehicles. And, if you service with Jaecoos network of servicing locations, youll get up to eight years of roadside assistance as well. But the boot space could be a concern for some.
All can be bought from and fitted by the brand’s national dealer network spanning over 100 locations, and all are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. We joined a media showcase of a variety of the new Amarok accessories range in Victoria, to see whether it’s worth shopping in-house for your Amarok add-ons.
Boot-related amenities are slim, including a cargo cover, a light, hooks and tie-down points. Given the Corolla Cross, like all Toyota hybrids, is equipped with an electronic continuously variable automatic transmission (e-CVT), it has an annoying drone that just hovers at the same revs. Instead, there’s a tyre repair kit.
The panoramic sunroof lets heaps of light in but also has an electronically operated shade, which is handy given a lot of other EVs do without a shade and that isnt ideal in Australias hot sun. sunblind Cargo management system Mode 2 and Mode 3 charging cables 5yr GoConnect subscription ID.5 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 5 GTX is premium paint.
This system also includes network connectivity and over-the-air updates, along with a companion app that allows you to do remote climate control, check vehicle status and locations, and help to plan journeys. And four driven wheels – through the electronically controlled clutch-based four-wheel-drive system – feels steadfast as well.
The panoramic sunroof lets heaps of light in but also has an electronically operated shade which is handy, given a lot of other EVs do without a shade which isn’t ideal in Australia’s hot sun. sunblind Cargo management system Mode 2 and Mode 3 charging cables 5yr GoConnect subscription To see how the Volkswagen ID.4
The seating position is excellent, and the driver’s seat which automatically slides back and forth to help you get in and out is easy to get situated thanks to its electronic adjustment, including lumbar support. There are large window switches on the wood-effect door armrests, as well as the buttons to electronically open the doors.
The Yukon Denali will be sold through the existing GMSV dealer network alongside the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado HD and Corvette. Its Active Response four-wheel drive system includes an electronic limited-slip differential and a two-speed transfer case with 2WD Hi, 4WD Auto, 4WD Hi and 4WD Low modes.
Electrical and Sensor Faults The GLB is equipped with numerous driver assistance systems, which depend on a network of sensors and cameras. Things to consider: Cramped seating for adults Difficult access to the third row Minimal cargo space with all seats up Test seating comfort and boot space to ensure it meets your needs.
Behind the third row, theres 259 litres of cargo space, expanding to 898 litres with it folded and 1818 litres with the second row folded. Air vents feature back there, along with 12V ports, and the curtain airbags cover all three rows of seating. Big windows are also a plus. inch SYNC 4 infotainment touchscreen 8.0-inch Bravo, Ford.
It also had the Off-Road pack with all-terrain tires, domestic plug sockets, and an electronic active differential. The cargo space behind the second row offers 36 cubic feet for stuff and things. At the same time, it’s a new company with a small dealer network and very little in the way of reputation.
All Prado variants get a centre diff lock as standard, but the offroad-centric Altitude adds an electronic rear diff lock, and the Kakadu scores a torque-sensing Torsen limited-slip rear diff. It’s so simple and doesn’t take much thought at all.
The parking brake is electronic. As for the boot space, there is 311 litres of cargo capacity with all three rows up, and that expands to a generous 1119L with the third-row folded down. The brand will back your vehicle with up to seven years of roadside assistance, so long as you service with its dealership network.
Dimensions Jaecoo J7 SHS Length 4500mm Width 1865mm Height 1680mm Wheelbase 2700mm Cargo capacity 340L (5 seats) 1265L (2 seats) What’s under the bonnet? There’s no spare wheel in this car whatsoever. Instead there’s a tyre repair kit, which isn’t uncommon for PHEVs. Specifications Jaecoo J7 SHS Engine 1.5L
As you’d expect, the Sportback variant’s cargo capacity is slightly reduced, stopping the tape at 528L and 1567L. That’s down slightly on the pre-update e-tron S, but trumps both of its main rivals the BMW iX (500L) and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (520L).
Still, even at the reduced capacity, the Q8 e-tron’s cargo area is bigger than both of it main rivals, the BMW iX (500L) and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (520L). Audi’s electronic all-wheel-drive system ensures grip levels remain in check nicely, as we’ve come to expect from any Audi wearing the ‘quattro’ designation.
Speaking of which, the grate separating the passenger cabin and the cargo bay is set quite far forward - fine if you're shorter than six feet tall, but not so great if you're any taller as it limits the distance the seat can go back. Damon said the cargo area easily swallowed a chest of drawers, as well as countless odds and ends.
Damon said the cargo area easily swallowed a chest of drawers, as well as countless odds and ends. It might limit how much weight you can ultimately carry, but the compliant suspension also means that any precious cargo isn't jostled or shaken about. It had a few other surprising trump cards.
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