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The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
The cheapest and most reliable small EV cars to buy, which challenge the much-awaited Toyota Urban Cruiser
WITH the incredible Toyota Urban Cruiser still months away from hitting UK roads, Brit drivers are looking for similar and affordable alternatives. A comprehensive list compiled by 8 The Toyota Urban Cruiser Credit: Supplied The Cruiser is Toyota's second EV, coming after the bZ4X which came out a few years ago. Toyota's latest electric car will be a great But in the meantime, if Kia EV3 8 The Kia EV3 Credit: Getty This compact car is one of the Cruiser's top competetitors. Pricing at just over £30,000, the Kia EV3 comes with a spacious interior, 375 miles of range and plenty of handy features . It is one of the best small EVs around, and boasts a cozy inside alongside its stylish design. It therefore makes a great option for customers who just can't wait any longer for the anticipated Cruiser. Skoda Elroq 8 Skoda Elroq Credit: PR Handout The Skoda Elroq is an easy-to-use vehicle equipped for family lifestyle. Most read in Motors It has a massive boot, perfect for carrying any family activity equipment, which is even bigger than the Cruiser's. The vehicle has a sensible design that is not too flashy, prioritising practicality over anything. It is also priced at over £30,000, making it a cheap alternative to the coveted Cruiser. Volvo EX30 8 Volvo EX30 Credit: Reuters This Scandinavian designed car is another great option for those who can't wait for the Cruiser. Volvo's EX30 is a small SUV that not only looks great, but also has an eyecatching interior which is cozy and comfy. It also comes with a safety kit for emergencies and is very practical in terms of its driving features. It does have a smaller boot and tight rear seats. But that doesn't take away from Volvo's smallest and most affordable SUV. There is also a dual-motor version for those who want a car with more of a 4WD feeling. It is also priced in the low £30,000s. Hyundai Inster 8 The Hyundai Inster Credit: Newspress This small-looking driver is bound to draw comparisons to Dr Who's TARDIS. Seemingly compact from the outside, the Inster's insides are way bigger than you might first think. Its interior space rivals much larger cars, despite its miniature size. The stylish car also has a clean aesthetic, and inside boasts clever rear seats which can fold flat to turn the car into a minivan. It uses cheap cabin plastics, but this can be overlooked due to its price tag. The budget EV can be picked up for less than £25,000, making it an incredible option as a cheap alternative to the Cruiser. Cupra Born 8 The Cupra Born This is one of the sportier cars on the list. So for drivers who are looking for this sort of design, look no further than the Cupra Born. Its a pretty car with an interior which is downright stunning to marvel at. The Born also boasts lots of space inside, and can drive up to 342 miles. Although it may not be that fun to drive as typical sports cars, the Born is a great budget EV for those who can't wait for the Cruiser. Prices start at around £34,000. MG4 8 MG4 This next car is an award-winning alternative. Having taken home the Carwow Car Of The Year, the MG4 is definitely an option to write home about. It boasts incredible value for money, and comes with a futuristic and funky exterior. It comes with loads of kit making it a practical option and family-friendly. The MG4 also prices at under £22,000 - making it a bargain and one of the cheapest EVs for its value. A more pleasant driving experience, impressive range and reassuring brake pedal also make this a great option. Renault Megan E-Tech 8 Renault Megan E-TECH EV Credit: Renault Ireland Last but not least is this budget electric driver with a Parisian flair. It is fitted with a cutting-edge Google-based infotainment system which is as easy to use as your own phone. And that's not all this car has going for it. The design features an amazing interior which is stylish and modern. Although it is slightly cramped in the back, the car's design makes this forgivable. Read more on the Irish Sun It starts at around £32,000, making it a great low-cost option. So this high-tech car makes a great option for those who want a state-of-the-art user interface in a budget and compact EV.
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
The cheapest and most reliable small EV cars to buy, which challenge the much-awaited Toyota Urban Cruiser
Read to find out which cars are the cheapest EVs going at the moment BUDGET PICKS The cheapest and most reliable small EV cars to buy, which challenge the much-awaited Toyota Urban Cruiser Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH the incredible Toyota Urban Cruiser still months away from hitting UK roads, Brit drivers are looking for similar and affordable alternatives. A comprehensive list compiled by Carwow shows the cheapest family-friendly EVs which stand up to the new Toyota. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 The Toyota Urban Cruiser Credit: Supplied The Cruiser is Toyota's second EV, coming after the bZ4X which came out a few years ago. Toyota's latest electric car will be a great affordable SUV, which is family-friendly and practical for everyday life. But in the meantime, if drivers can't wait any more months for the car to come out, they should check out this list of budget challengers to the much-awaited EV. Kia EV3 8 The Kia EV3 Credit: Getty This compact car is one of the Cruiser's top competetitors. Pricing at just over £30,000, the Kia EV3 comes with a spacious interior, 375 miles of range and plenty of handy features. It is one of the best small EVs around, and boasts a cozy inside alongside its stylish design. It therefore makes a great option for customers who just can't wait any longer for the anticipated Cruiser. Skoda Elroq 8 Skoda Elroq Credit: PR Handout The Skoda Elroq is an easy-to-use vehicle equipped for family lifestyle. It has a massive boot, perfect for carrying any family activity equipment, which is even bigger than the Cruiser's. The vehicle has a sensible design that is not too flashy, prioritising practicality over anything. It is also priced at over £30,000, making it a cheap alternative to the coveted Cruiser. Volvo EX30 8 Volvo EX30 Credit: Reuters This Scandinavian designed car is another great option for those who can't wait for the Cruiser. Volvo's EX30 is a small SUV that not only looks great, but also has an eyecatching interior which is cozy and comfy. It also comes with a safety kit for emergencies and is very practical in terms of its driving features. It does have a smaller boot and tight rear seats. But that doesn't take away from Volvo's smallest and most affordable SUV. There is also a dual-motor version for those who want a car with more of a 4WD feeling. It is also priced in the low £30,000s. Hyundai Inster 8 The Hyundai Inster Credit: Newspress This small-looking driver is bound to draw comparisons to Dr Who's TARDIS. Seemingly compact from the outside, the Inster's insides are way bigger than you might first think. Its interior space rivals much larger cars, despite its miniature size. The stylish car also has a clean aesthetic, and inside boasts clever rear seats which can fold flat to turn the car into a minivan. It uses cheap cabin plastics, but this can be overlooked due to its price tag. The budget EV can be picked up for less than £25,000, making it an incredible option as a cheap alternative to the Cruiser. Cupra Born 8 The Cupra Born This is one of the sportier cars on the list. So for drivers who are looking for this sort of design, look no further than the Cupra Born. Its a pretty car with an interior which is downright stunning to marvel at. The Born also boasts lots of space inside, and can drive up to 342 miles. Although it may not be that fun to drive as typical sports cars, the Born is a great budget EV for those who can't wait for the Cruiser. Prices start at around £34,000. MG4 8 MG4 This next car is an award-winning alternative. Having taken home the Carwow Car Of The Year, the MG4 is definitely an option to write home about. It boasts incredible value for money, and comes with a futuristic and funky exterior. It comes with loads of kit making it a practical option and family-friendly. The MG4 also prices at under £22,000 - making it a bargain and one of the cheapest EVs for its value. A more pleasant driving experience, impressive range and reassuring brake pedal also make this a great option. Renault Megan E-Tech 8 Renault Megan E-TECH EV Credit: Renault Ireland Last but not least is this budget electric driver with a Parisian flair. It is fitted with a cutting-edge Google-based infotainment system which is as easy to use as your own phone. And that's not all this car has going for it. The design features an amazing interior which is stylish and modern. Although it is slightly cramped in the back, the car's design makes this forgivable. It starts at around £32,000, making it a great low-cost option. So this high-tech car makes a great option for those who want a state-of-the-art user interface in a budget and compact EV.
NZ Autocar
2 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Royal Enfield Bear 650 Review
So when I went to pick up the Royal Enfield Bear 650, the chap tasked with the handover commented, 'I've done 80km over the weekend and fell in love with it.' Which of course you take with a grain of salt, given the guys sells these. But remove the hyperbole and it's clear he liked it. Then really doesn't surprise either because from the outset when the Interceptor (great name) and Continental dotted down six years ago, they kicked off an uptick, a surge even, in Royal Enfield sales. Why? Because they're good and great value. And with their popularity they've just been adding to the 650 twin line-up ever since. There's now a Cruiser, a Classic, the natty looking Shotgun 650 and this, the Bear 650. There's even talk of another coming, in the form of the Himalayan 650, the adventure bike of the range. They've been so successful for the brand that Royal Enfield is now selling over a million bikes per annum. Not that it is all down to the 650s; their single-cylinder offerings are even more important for overall numbers. The Indian brand, which has seen a lift in quality as well as numbers, is now a serious force to be reckoned with. It claims global leadership in the middleweight sector. So now there's this 650 beastie as well, another sharp looker that's as happy doing soft-road stuff as it is plying sealed thoroughfares or commuting. Plus it has the retro look to match, with round lights at each end, a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear, and spoked rims for that authentic Scrambler look. The one you see here is the 249 model, the most expensive in the line-up (price differs according to paint jobs which is the usual RE way). And the number refers to a famous desert race that took place 65 years ago. For roughly 40 years the Big Bear race was run in the California desert. And the last was won by a 16-year-old, 'Fast Eddie' Mulder who beat over 700 others to the finish line after 240km of hard-out racing. He, of course, was riding a Royal Enfield. So the Bear – in miniature on the tank – was the logical name for the latest addition to the 650 twin line-up. With its Scrambler styling it has the look that just seems to stop people in their tracks. Or maybe it's the 249 race plate that does that. With white bodywork and green frame, it really does look tasty. The one I picked up was brand spankers. And I couldn't for the life of me work out how to change the dash layout. It was pretty much blacked out initially, with no numbers for the rev counter and just a digital readout of speed. Eventually, after mussing with the left bar set-up lever, I discovered that pushing it up led to the main menu where we could then select the classic screen with a proper rev counter, and a few other trip data on offer. Like instantaneous fuel use that suggested around 20-25km per litre on the open road ( 4.2L/100km overall). Not bad for a bike that wasn't run in and features no air protection. Range is around 250km from its 13.7L fuel tank. The engine is LAMS legal, and has undergone a bit of a rejig for the Bear application, with no less power (35kW) but a bit more torque, up by 8Nm to 57 in total, thanks mainly to its two-into-one exhaust. Gearing is a shade shorter too, so 100 uses around 4300rpm in sixth. Put another way, 4000 is 90km/h, 4500 is 108 and 5000rpm is 120. Throughout this rev band, which is the one you use primarily out of town, the engine is virtually vibe free. And with the added torque it will pull cleanly from 2000rpm, which is 50km/h in top, handy for urban work. Best power is above about 4500rpm but good torque is on tap from 3000rpm. Compared with the last RE we rode with this engine, the Shotgun 650, the Bear 650 is noticeably quicker. That's because it carries rather less bulk (214 vs 240kg) and has shorter gearing and more torque. That makes it almost a second quicker on both performance criteria, and managed an ABS stop from 100 in 38.46m, pretty nifty for something with a single two-piston disc up front and dual purpose rubber. The front brake, caliper by Bybre works okay on its own but adding the rear, this genuinely slows well. ABS is switchable (back wheel) for off-road riding. A few other points. Unlike some tall off-road ready bikes, the seat height on this is 830mm, and it's no effort to swing a leg over. The riding position is easy with high and wide bars, and midmounted pegs. While the seat looks good, the comfort wanes some after an hour or so of riding but there's generous room for two. For learner riders and those more experienced, the handling on road is a gas. There's oodles of ground clearance and this tips into corners virtually by just weighting the pegs. Suspension is extended travel – for GC of 184mm – and fixed up front, with Showa forks while the preload adjustable long travel rear springs seem set just a bit firm at their softest, no doubt optimised for off-road work. So best to avoid the big hits on road or weight the pegs in anticipation where possible, as they can be jarring. For off-road work primarily, you'd probably want to check out the Himalayan 450 but for a mix of the two and mainly road work, the twin will be a better overall option. Bear 650 is around $2k more expensive. The dash features a tripper unit for navigation, all within the main screen, and nav is possible via Bluetoothing your smartphone. There's a USB outlet up front for device charging too. The dual-tone horn is strong, and lights are LEDs all round. We appreciated the span-adjustable levers, lightweight and positive six-speed gearbox and clear instruments, once we'd found the classic layout. Each RE we ride just seems to be better in build quality too. Our particular 249 model goes for $11,890. However, the start price is $11,490. So love at first ride? It will be for some. Gotta love the price point too. For us, after a few hundred kays, love is perhaps a big call but it's certainly a great LAMS machine (that never feels nobbled like some do), and a competent all-rounder. Royal Enfield Bear 650$11,890 0-100 km/h 5.93s 80-120 km/h 4.79s (138.4m) 100-0 km/h 38.46m Speedo error 98 at an indicated 100km/h Engine Capacity 648cc Format Air-cooled / fuel-injected / IL2 Max power 35kW@7150rpm Max torque 58Nm@5150rpm Cylinder head SOHC / 8v Gearbox 6-speed Drivetrain Chain final drive Suspension front 43mm USD forks, unadjustable Suspension rear Twin shocks, preload adjustable Brakes front Twin-piston calipers, 320mm discs Brakes rear Single-piston, 270mm disc Safety systems ABS Tyre size f-100/90B19, r-140/80B17 Tyre type MRF Nylorex Wheelbase 1460mm Seat height 830mm Rake/trail 26.1° / 117mm Fuel capacity 13.6L Measured weight 214kg Weight distribution f-103kg / r-111kg
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Up to 67% off Crocs for a limited time only
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Time of India
26-04-2025
- Time of India
Police arrest 22-year-old serial bike thief
Nagpur: A 22-year-old serial bike thief was arrested by Crime Branch Unit 1 , leading to the unearthing of a wider vehicle theft racket operating across Nagpur on Friday. Shaikh Khwaja Shaikh Rashid , a resident of Vadar Vasti, Butibori, was detained following an investigation into the theft of a Cruiser motorcycle from Chinchbhuvan under Beltarodi police station limits. The bike, worth ₹70,000, was reported stolen on April 7 from near a medical store. Acting on technical analysis and specific intelligence inputs, the crime branch picked up Rashid, who confessed not just to this theft but also to several other two-wheeler thefts across the city, including within Sitabuldi police limits. The stolen bike was recovered from his possession. Rashid, already a known offender with multiple vehicle theft cases pending against him, was handed over to Beltarodi police for further legal action. Sources believe his arrest could crack open several unsolved theft cases, with the investigation still ongoing.
