Genie Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Just now, Xela said: I'm hoping @Genie will confirm this is true otherwise i'm going mad... I'm 99% sure i've seen one of the new Range Rovers today. The new 5th generation ones. I know they're not on general sale until next year, but one passed me on the motorway earlier (M40 by Gaydon, heading towards Solihull). I distinctly noticed the rear lights (or lack of them - just a strip). Am I going mad? Or are there pre-production models about? It wasn't camouflaged or anything, but now it's been released to the media, I guess it wouldn't need to be anymore? You’re correct, there has been L460’s (new Range Rover’s) on the roads for a while but they have been heavily camouflaged prototypes. Now the big reveal has happened they don’t need to be covered up and it’s good they are about and turning heads. The other day it was stated that after the global reveal they opened the online configuration tool and ordering system. They were selling 1 every 9 minutes at an average cost of over £122k. These people ordering have not seen one in the flesh let alone driven one but happy to part with that kind of money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Cheers @Genie, glad to hear I haven't gone completely mad yet I wish i'd seen if a bit longer but it was going a fair old lick... I was doing 70 and it zoomed past like a greased weasel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 yeah seen lots of these on the roads for a bout 12 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) Harry is definitely the best automotive YouTube channel Edited November 24, 2021 by Xela 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 24, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 24, 2021 Going to pick up my new car tomorrow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lichfield Dean Posted November 27, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 FINALLY!!! Got our Hyundai Kona Electric this morning. It's brilliant. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted November 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 27, 2021 Just been out for a quick blast down the A38 in the Kona Electric. Holy moly this thing is fast! Just effortless acceleration at any speed. Amazing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 44 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Just been out for a quick blast down the A38 in the Kona Electric. Holy moly this thing is fast! Just effortless acceleration at any speed. Amazing. I used to love the A38 before the toll road was built. One huge stretch of fairly straight road. In my young and reckless years I got some serious speeds* down there * 70mph, your honour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted November 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Xela said: I used to love the A38 before the toll road was built. One huge stretch of fairly straight road. In my young and reckless years I got some serious speeds* down there * 70mph, your honour. Yeah, you have to keep slowing down for all the islands now. But that's ok because o got to play with the regenerative braking paddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 15 hours ago, Xela said: I used to love the A38 before the toll road was built. One huge stretch of fairly straight road. In my young and reckless years I got some serious speeds* down there * 70mph, your honour. Tell me about it, meet up at the Bassetts pole island blast down the A38 see how fast you could get. Off the clock in my Nova 16v, 158mph in my M3, an it's where we did 178mph in a Lotus Carlton, the days aye! Kidding for any rozzers who are reading 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Really cheap deal for anyone in the market HotUKDealsSKODA Kamiq 1.0 TSI 110 SE 5dr DSG Petrol FWD 8k miles per year - 2 Year lease £93.59 per month + £2580 upfront via Central Vehicle Leasing Initial payment £2400 Admin fee £180 Monthly payment £93.59 Contract length 2 years Annual mileage 8k Total cost: £4732.57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 That 1.0 110 powered DSG set up is ridiculous. I have it in my car, the 1 litre automatic petrol. When I was a lad, that would have been a horrific combo. I know someone that’s just driven 100 miles down the M5, M50, and M4 doing about 80 / 85, and having the spare to accelerate and overtake stuff, and got 55mpg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 The Mrs got one of them Kamiqs, the 1.5TSI Monte Carlo. Cracking car, basically a VW. Technology dash like the Audi, navigation, full glass roof, all the toys, it's a lease, think it was £800 deposit and £240 a month 24 months, basically just paying the VAT back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted December 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 3, 2021 Loving the Hyundai Kona Electric. Has so much relentless torque when you want it. The flappy paddle one-pedal driving system is a bit disappointing but not a major issue for me. If you do want true one-pedal action then you should look elsewhere. Not got great mileage this last week, but then I guess this must be about the worst possible weather for that sort of thing! It's also comfy, practical, has lots of toys, an app that sort of just about works well and it's a nice colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Cracking deal that @Genie Can't believe how cheap it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Anyone ever owned one of the original shape Smart cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Xela said: Anyone ever owned one of the original shape Smart cars? Haven't owned one but worked for Smart/Mercedes so drove many. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Xela said: Anyone ever owned one of the original shape Smart cars? I’d go for an original A class if you’re looking at those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 41 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: Haven't owned one but worked for Smart/Mercedes so drove many. What do you think of them? Not as a main car, but just a runaround? 40 minutes ago, Genie said: I’d go for an original A class if you’re looking at those. Tax on a Smart is £30. A-Class at the same price seems to be £275. MPG far better on a Smart. As are running costs. Just contemplating a runaround/shopping trolley thats cheap to run and easy to park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Xela said: Tax on a Smart is £30. A-Class at the same price seems to be £275. MPG far better on a Smart. As are running costs. Just contemplating a runaround/shopping trolley thats cheap to run and easy to park. Fair enough, I didn’t realise the tax would be that high. I’d still personally not get a Smart Car though regardless. Bit of a joke car aren’t they. You could probably get an old Clio, Fiesta or Yaris with <£30 road tax and people won’t think you’re a rocket polisher. Edited December 12, 2021 by Genie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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