The Jaguar I-Pace is a concept electric crossover that heralds Jaguar's entry into electric vehicles and with which it announces the completion of the range of SUVs, where it now competes with the F-Pace model, the first SUV of this 'wild cat'. The I-Pace has a lithium-ion battery built into the bottom, and the passenger cabin is uncharacteristically pushed forward.
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The Ranger Rover all-terrain vehicle is rarely, if ever, stopped. She is up to any challenge, no matter how difficult. But paper can withstand anything, so stunt driver Ben Collins - the first Stig from Top Gear - put the promise of the Ranger Rover Sport to the test in practice. And I couldn't have picked a more difficult terrain. With the SUV, he also went down the ski slope in Mürren, Switzerland, one of the most picturesque ski resorts where Wengen is located, where the spectacular ski tests on the Lauberhorn slope are held, thus demonstrating the incredible capabilities of the vehicle in the best possible way.
The Volkswagen Atlas is an SUV and a half. In fact, it measures five meters in length (!), which makes it currently Volkswagen's largest passenger vehicle. With the 7-seater SUV, the largest European manufacturer is attacking the American, Russian, Chinese and Middle Eastern markets. It will premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Japan's Honda has revealed the fifth generation of the Honda CR-V, a medium-sized SUV, which for the first time in its two-decade history will also be powered by a turbo-petrol engine. In terms of design, it is an upgrade of the current CR-V, placed on a completely new platform. It has a longer wheelbase, a more spacious interior and is generally larger than its predecessor.
Lexus, too, will apparently add its sizzle to the fast-growing segment of small SUVs. The Lexus UX is a bold vision of the future of compact SUVs, presented by the prestigious Toyota brand at the Paris Motor Show. It marks a new step in the brand's design, and the entry-level crossover is expected to appeal to both young buyers and buyers with deep pockets who want a functional interior and a car for an urban lifestyle.
The BMW X2 is still a concept at the Paris Motor Show, but it is already very conscientiously announcing a new member of the SUV family and will most likely make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The BMW X2 is a sporty version of the X1 crossover, but it has moved away from it in terms of design. He also didn't rush after the X4 and X6 models, as he is more attracted to hatchbacks than coupes. "The concept shows a new and lively design aspect," commented the Bavarians.
Audi brought three new products to the Paris Motor Show, but the most attention is the new Audi Q5, the first in eight years. The second generation of the medium-sized sports utility vehicle is slightly lighter and more spacious than its predecessor, and the newcomer has also come up with a much sportier look. He's stepping into big shoes, as the Q5 was the commercial class champion for quite some time. Audi has high hopes for him, so he left nothing to chance.
The secret is gone. This is the new Land Rover Discovery (2017), which Jaguar Land Rover has self-proclaimed as the best family SUV in the world. Is it true? The representative of the fifth generation of the off-road icon drew its design inspiration from the Rang Rover model and the smaller Discovery Sport model, as well as the concept from 2014, Discovery Vision. The seven-seater SUV will be available in the spring of 2017.
Even before the Paris Motor Show, Mitsubishi unveiled a study of a high-class SUV for the new era - the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept, which brings a hybrid powertrain and a battery with an enviable range.
The Volvo V90 Cross Country is coming. Volvo's 90 family is expanding again. After the Swedish brand, now owned by the Chinese Geely, revealed the station wagon derivative of the V90 model in February, it has now presented a version for the hills – the Volvo V90 Cross Country, which differs from the station wagon in terms of a larger clearance of the body from the road and protective elements. The new Volvo is a combination of elegance and off-road ability.
The fifth generation of the off-road icon Land Rover Discovery will premiere on September 28, 2016. The giant will be presented to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. Land Rover is already teasing us before the release. He showed the first photo, and also sent his ambassador, the adventurer Bear Grylls, into the fight, who filmed an attractive promotional spot. During the free fall, he moved the seats using an app on his smartphone. The incredible power of the new SUV was demonstrated by putting Discovery on the tracks and having three wagons attached. See if he was up to the challenge.
What happens when an inexperienced driver gets behind the wheel of an SUV and thinks he's in control of a car made of steel? Nothing good. True, off-road vehicles are capable of many things and transport us over impossible terrains, but even they are not safe from the indecency of drivers. Don't believe it? Let us present you with a bunch of evidence with videos of incompetent SUV drivers who overestimated their abilities and completely laughed it off and accidentally destroyed the car.