Skoda’s Octavia Combi gets a dash of sportiness with its new Sportline trim, but it remains as practical and compelling as ever 2023 Skoda Octavia Combi Sportline Launched December 2023 – Price S$200,900 with COE (January 2023) Five-door, midsize…

The most powerful Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a larger battery, more power and all-wheel-drive, but does that make it the best model of the range? 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration AWD 77kWh Launched November 2023 – Price S$264,850 with COE (December…

Tesla’s popular Model 3 gets a major mid-life update, but it remains a polarising choice, especially with a significant change inside Launched: October 2023 – Price S$119,953 without COE (December 2023)Four-door, medium sedan, five seats490hp, dual…

Want a Mercedes EQE but in SUV form? The Mercedes-EQ EQE SUV is now here, offering the same formula but in a more practical package Launched: November 2023 – Price S$435,888 with COE (December 2023)Five door, midsize electric SUV, five seats245hp,…

The BMW 520i has long been a mainstay of the executive sedan scene in Singapore, but does the new eighth-generation model have what it takes to keep fighting in an increasingly-diverse market? Launch Date: September 2023 – Price S$385,888 with COE…

McLaren’s first-ever series production hybrid supercar is brilliant to drive, but the Artura also demands a lot out of you Launched: September 2022 – Price: S$1,198,888 without COETwo-door coupe, 2 seats671hp, 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid,…

The Land Rover Defender gets lengthened into the Defender 130, transforming it into a no-nonsense, rugged and legitimate eight-people carrying bus Launched: September 2023 – Price: S$558,999 with COE (October 2023)Five door, large SUV,…

Hyundai’s latest Kona Hybrid is a hugely impressive offering that ticks all the right boxes for those looking for a well-rounded crossover Launched: August 2023 – Price S$192,999 with COE (October 2023)Five-door, crossover SUV, five seats129hp,…

Skoda’s debut EV is heading to Singapore at last, and the Enyaq embodies the essence of the Czech brand with its general all-round pleasantness Launch: Q4 2023 (estimated) – Price TBAFive-door, midsize crossover SUV, five seats204hp, single motor…

Hyundai’s giant luxury SUV gets a mid-life update with a new look, but the Palisade remains as palatial as before Launched: January 2023 – Price S$306,999 with COE (August 2023)Five-door, large luxury SUV, seven seats277hp, 3.5-litre V6 petrol, VES…

Hyundai proves that practical need not mean boring with the new Kona Electric, with its head-turning style and cool interior Photos: Hyundai SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA It’s incredible to think that of all the carmakers today, Hyundai is arguably the one that…

Lexus’ second attempt at an EV is a valiant effort that’s stylish and composed, but the RZ just lacks that little bit of excitement Launched: April 2023 – Price S$406,800 with COEFive-door, midsize luxury SUV, five seats309hp, dual-motor electric…

BMW’s biggest and most powerful M car ever, the XM, lands in Singapore with a monstrous roar, and equally monstrous price tag Launched: March 2023 – Price S$1,003,888 with COEFive-door, ultra-large luxury performance SUV, five seats653hp 4.4-litre,…

The Audi Q5 gets a slight power reduction to enhance its price competitiveness in this era of high COE prices in Singapore 2022 Audi Q5 2.0 (204hp) Launched: June 2022 – Price S$304,813 with COE (May 2023)Five-door, midsize premium SUV, five…

Jeep’s giant family SUV returns with a downsized engine, but does the new Grand Cherokee make a convincing case in Singapore? Launched: March 2023 – Price S$373,888 with COEFive-door, large family SUV, five seats268hp, 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol,…

Maserati takes on the Porsche Macan with its Grecale midsize premium SUV, but can its unique blend of Italian flair and panache win buyers over? Launched: April 2023 – Price S$279,000 without COE (April 2023)Five-door, midsize premium SUV, five…

Driving Experience Locally, the officially imported version of the Corolla Cross comes with a 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to a hybrid setup, as opposed to the 1.8-litre engine featured on the parallel imported Japanese Domestic Model (JDM)…

Driving Experience The essence of the GR86 though is how it drives, and in that respect, it lives up to the reputation of its predecessors, and then some. The first obvious delight is that it is a manual, which in itself is quite a rarity these days.…

Subaru’s legendary performance sedan returns, but what does the new WRX have to offer for a new generation? Photos: Subaru and Ben Chia SINGAPORE Once upon a time, the Subaru WRX was effectively synonymous with affordable performance. For not a lot…

The single-motor version of Mercedes-Benz’s EQB seven-seater EV proves to be a more compelling package over its more expensive dual-motor sibling in Singapore Photos: Ben Chia, Jay Tee, Mercedes-EQ SINGAPORE In the days of internal combustion engines…