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The Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic SUV that hits 62mph in just 3 secs drops in value the SLOWEST – but what is UK's fastest-depreciating car brand?
EXPERTS have revealed the UK's slowest depreciating cars with an iconic sports SUV top of the list. The Italian marque retains the highest value three years after rolling off dealership forecourts. 4 4 The stunning Lamborghini Urus is still valued at 75% of its price after 36 months on the road. This is the highest of any in the market, according to analysis from WhatCar? Specialists warn that road users can expect to pick up a brand new Urus SUV for a whopping £186,509. But, three years later, the vehicle was still available for approximately £140,000, representing a price drop of £47,000. Speaking on the Urus, WhatCar? said: "The Urus is one of the most exotic luxury SUVs money can buy, blending jaw-dropping pace with enough practicality to be usable every day. "The standard 4.0T FSI V8 version produces an explosive 657bhp, which launches the Urus away from a standing start with enough power to have you thinking you're in one of the brand's sleeker, more low-slung models.' Mixing performance with practicality, the motor is the first Super Sport Utility Vehicle in the world, according to Lamborghini. It can reach a mind-blowing 190mph and can go from 0-62mph in just 3.5 seconds. At the same time, it still offers 616 litres of boot space with the seats upright, making it ideal for families. The capacity increases to 1,596 litres when the seats are pushed back making it a fierce competitor in today's stacked SUV market. However, experts have warned it falls short when it comes to fuel economy. It has an expected range of just 20 miles per gallon. WhatCar? added: "Don't think the Urus is some wild beast, though; it stays remarkably upright through bends and, thanks to four-wheel steering, feels more agile than its size might suggest. Elon Musk's craziest moments, as Tesla CEO leaves White House after 130 days of drama: from chainsaw to double hats and billionaire has ALREADY turned on Trump 'Even better, the Urus is the SUV which keeps the biggest percentage of its value after you've owned it for three years. However, to keep that in context, that still equates to more than £46,000 in lost value.' In stark contrast, Tesla is now one of the UK's fastest depreciating car brands in the UK. The carmaker's models lose nearly half (45 per cent) of their value within three years, according to the Carmoola Car Depreciation Index. Tesla has risen from eight to fourth place among the worst-performing manufacturers for value retention. This is a sharp decline compared to most other brands who have shown a relatively stable rate of depreciation. DS, Polestar and Mitsubishi are the only manufacturers to perform worse according to the latest findings. In a Carmoola study exploring British drivers' perception of Tesla, 70% said they'd never want to own a Tesla because of Elon Musk. In fact, amongst current Tesla owners, nearly three quarters (73 per cent) said they felt ashamed to be seen in the cars with nearly half (45 per cent) actively looking to get rid. 4
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Three ‘most reliable' electric motors revealed including 145-mile range hatchback and sporty coupe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EXPERTS have revealed the top three electric cars in the UK market - and the results may surprise you. From a classic favourite to a nippy coupe, these motors are just as reliable as they are environmentally friendly. 3 The MINI Electric was rated as the most reliable electric vechile Credit: BNW Group First up, let's take a look at the MINI Electric, which topped WhatCar's latest Reliability Survey. MINI Electric Produced between 2020 and 2024, the MINI Electric has been named the number one vehicle in the survey. The results looked at 34 pure electric models available to UK buyers. MINI owners who participated in the survey were asked about the dependability of their vehicles, aged up to five years. The cost of repairs, how long the car was off the road before being fixed, and the issues drivers faced were all quizzed and recorded. The 145-mile range hatchback model landed a whopping 98.4 per cent reliability score. Just 5 percent of owners reported that they had any problems with their MINIs at all. Trouble with the volt battery was one of the gripes reported. But they were fixed free of charge and were back on the road between one day and a week later. Nissan Leaf At number two is the Nissan Leaf, which scored an impressive reliability rating of 95.6 percent. Just 11 percent of owners reported that they had problems with the coupe. According to WhatCar's survey, 5 percent of owners had issues with their interior trim and a tiny three percent noticed brake trouble and another three percent had faults with non-motor electrics. The repairs on the sporty runaround were around £1,000, with the issues resolved in less than a week. 3 Repairs on the Nissan Leaf were super speedy Credit: AP BMW i4 Who said electric vehicles can't be sexy? The BMW i4 is as reliable as it is luxurious, with most of the problems reported listed as minor. Drivers reported difficulties with the bodywork and non-motor electrics. The battery and charging were also mentioned. However, motorists quizzed reported that repairs were all conducted free of charge.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Three ‘most reliable' electric motors revealed including 145-mile range hatchback and sporty coupe
EXPERTS have revealed the top three electric cars in the UK market - and the results may surprise you. From a classic favourite to a nippy coupe, these motors are just as reliable as they are environmentally friendly. 3 First up, let's take a look at the MINI Electric, which topped WhatCar's latest Reliability Survey. MINI Electric Produced between 2020 and 2024, the MINI Electric has been named the number one vehicle in the survey. The results looked at 34 pure electric models available to UK buyers. MINI owners who participated in the survey were asked about the dependability of their vehicles, aged up to five years. The cost of repairs, how long the car was off the road before being fixed, and the issues drivers faced were all quizzed and recorded. The 145-mile range hatchback model landed a whopping 98.4 per cent reliability score. Just 5 percent of owners reported that they had any problems with their MINIs at all. Trouble with the volt battery was one of the gripes reported. But they were fixed free of charge and were back on the road between one day and a week later. Nissan Leaf At number two is the Nissan Leaf, which scored an impressive reliability rating of 95.6 percent. Just 11 percent of owners reported that they had problems with the coupe. According to WhatCar's survey, 5 percent of owners had issues with their interior trim and a tiny three percent noticed brake trouble and another three percent had faults with non-motor electrics. The repairs on the sporty runaround were around £1,000, with the issues resolved in less than a week. 3 BMW i4 Who said electric vehicles can't be sexy? The BMW i4 is as reliable as it is luxurious, with most of the problems reported listed as minor. Drivers reported difficulties with the bodywork and non-motor electrics. The battery and charging were also mentioned. However, motorists quizzed reported that repairs were all conducted free of charge. 3
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Three ‘most reliable' electric motors revealed including 145-mile range hatchback and sporty coupe
EXPERTS have revealed the top three electric cars in the UK market - and the results may surprise you. From a classic favourite to a nippy coupe, these motors are just as reliable as they are environmentally friendly. Advertisement 3 The MINI Electric was rated as the most reliable electric vechile Credit: BNW Group First up, let's take a look at the MINI Electric, which topped WhatCar's latest Reliability Survey. MINI Electric Produced between 2020 and 2024, the MINI Electric has been named the number one vehicle in the The results looked at 34 pure electric models available to UK buyers. Advertisement read more on electric vehicles The cost of repairs, how long the car was off the road before being fixed, and the issues drivers faced were all quizzed and recorded. The 145-mile range hatchback model landed a whopping 98.4 per cent reliability score. Just 5 percent of owners reported that they had any problems with their MINIs at all. Trouble with the volt battery was one of the gripes reported. Advertisement Most read in Motors But they were fixed free of charge and were back on the road between one day and a week later. Nissan Leaf At number two is the Just 11 percent of owners reported that they had problems with the coupe. According to WhatCar's survey, 5 percent of owners had issues with their interior trim and a tiny three percent noticed brake trouble and another three percent had faults with non-motor electrics. Advertisement The repairs on the sporty runaround were around £1,000, with the issues resolved in less than a week. 3 Repairs on the Nissan Leaf were super speedy Credit: AP BMW i4 Who said electric vehicles can't be sexy? The BMW i4 is as reliable as it is luxurious, with most of the problems reported listed as minor. Advertisement Drivers reported difficulties with the bodywork and non-motor electrics. The battery and charging were also mentioned. However, motorists quizzed reported that repairs were all conducted free of charge. 3 The BMW i4 had minor issues that were resolved free of charge Advertisement
