The latest QASHQAI is a stylish urban based SUV.

N-Design comes with a list of bling,  luxury and comfort features like:

• 20” N-DESIGN Alloys
• Body Coloured Bumpers & Over Fenders
• Gloss Black Waist Moulding
• Gloss Black Mirror Covers
• Black Headliner
• Two-Tone Black Roof
• Black Roof Rails
• Power Tailgate
• Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
• New grille design (clear-coated gunmetal foil stamp)

Interior:

• HUD
• Black Alcantara® /leather^< accented seat trim
• Alcantara® IP/door/knee pad finishers

Other features I liked are the front massage seats, with quilted leather, 10 speaker BOSE audio system and glass sunroof.

The QASHQAI e-POWER combines a 1.5L turbo-petrol, three-cylinder engine with a power generator, inverter, and electric motor, with a combined system output of 140kW and 330Nm.

It works slightly differently to other hybrid in that the advanced turbocharged engine generates the electricity, which is transferred via the inverter to either the 140kW electric motor or the 1.8kWh battery (or both, according to the driving scenario).

The result is that it feels more like an EV rather than a petrol hybrid.

Economy is around 5.0l/100k. Its smooth, quiet, and comfortable to drive.

Priced from around $54,500 plus the usual costs. Nissan QASHQAI is an ideal urban runabout that is large enough for weekend away and longer drives.

Definitely worth a test drive

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Instead of the Qashqai e-power – buyers could look at:

This is a popular segment: Buyers could look at:  Subaru Crosstrek, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona, Honda HRV, Mazda CX-30, Haval Jolion, Peugeot 2008, Toyota Corolla Cross

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The S line Editions feature a range of styling and design cues, and enhanced comfort and luxury, elevating these vehicles to another level of luxury and style.

Pricing for the S Line packages ranges from $1000 to $1500 for the packages that normally cost $7000.

Specific vehicles that benefit are the

• The Audi A1 35 TFSI S line Edition
• Q2 35 TFSI S line Edition
• Q3 35 TFSI S line Edition and Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line Edition

There are other packages available as well at special prices.

With EOFY fast approaching, the timing is perfect for customers to take advantage of the significant added value these upgrades represent for only modest increases in price over the models on which they are based

Vehicles are available now from Audi dealers. Pricing for the Audi A1 35 TFSI S line starts at $41,800 through to the Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line Edition priced at $62,000. These prices are plus the usual costs.

My only comment is that if you are looking at buying either the AI, Q2 or Q3, Noew is the time to head to your Audi dealer. These prices are excellent value and there is no way of knowing just how long they will last.

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This makes an ideal weekend getaway car for two people. There was plenty of room for our luggage. It was also especially comfortable with heated leather font seats that were supportive for the drive.

The electric seats and adjustable steering wheel meant that both my husband and I could easily find our ideal driving position with ease.

The 8-inch central screen had wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity. but Android Auto needed a USB connection.

Little touches like an excellent reversing camera, clear audio system and a heap of safety features all made the drive better.

The CX-3 has a two-litre petrol engine that has reasonable performance and economy. It was quiet and smooth to drive with a six-speed auto transmission and front wheel drive.

There are plenty of smaller SUVs to choose from these days. But this makes an ideal inner-city runabout with the capacity for longer weekends away.

The price of the Mazda CX-3 range starts at around $27,000 and goes up to almost $39,000 plus the usual costs.

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I recently drove the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV mid spec Aspire.

There are three models, and obviously they add more luxury features as you go. Unfortunately, that also applies to safety as well.

Its comfortable and relatively spacious inside for this size of SUV. Its also quite stylish.

All models come with a  2.4 L 4 cylinder petrol engine. This combines with a 13.8 kWh lithium Ion battery.

The PHEV versions are AWD with twin electric motors. They also come with a single speed transmission and flexible regen braking. Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) and active Yaw control enhance safety and handling.

The EV only range is about 45-50km, but the vehicle can operate in normal hybrid mode as well.

Overall, I enjoyed my time in the Eclipse Cross PHEV. If you are methodical about charging and if you are doing mainly urban kilometres, then a tank of fuel will last a long time.

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Instead of the Eclipse Cross PHEV buyers could also look at:

PHEV vehicles aren’t exactly everywhere. The choices are limited.

Buyers could look at the Kia Niro PHEV, MG HS PHEV, Peugeot 308 GT PHEV,

Alternatively buyers could look at straight Hybrids like: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Kia Niro Hybrid, Nissan QASHQAI E-Power,

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It also shows a return to better design from Honda, something that has been absent in recent years.

The ZR-V comes in three different models with a petrol engine and one model with a hybrid engine.

This little SUV manages to look both stylish and muscular with a longer sloping bonnet and full wheel arches. I like the design and it looks bigger than it is. Think of a Civic on high heels.

Inside the ZR-V is well laid out with plenty of room for taller front occupants. The seats are comfortable, the steering wheel feels good in the hands and the overall visibility is open.

Like a lot of SUVs this size the rear seats are cramped, and the boot is small.

Standing out is the 9-inch central touch screen that has good user response and clarity. Another example of Honda finding its way again.

The normal models come with a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine that drives the front wheels through a one speed CVT. The Hybrid version comes with a 2.0L petrol hybrid engine and the same CVT.

I drove the petrol version and found it to be responsive and easy to drive. It was smooth, quiet, and reasonably economical.

Pricing for the ZR-V ranges from $40,200 through to $54,900 for the Hybrid version. These are driveaway prices.

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The Honda ZR-V sits in a competitive segment.

Buyers could also look at the Toyota RAV 4, Subaru Forester, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Haval H6,  Peugeot 3008 GT, Citroen C5 Aircross  and Mazda CX-5. 

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This was update late in 2022 with refreshed front styling and updated safety and comfort features.

The Sport comes with a 2.0L 4 Cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine combined with a CVT and drives the front wheels only.

The upgrade brought refreshed internal layout a dual 10.25” display that greatly enhances the interior look and feel.

Safety has also been upgraded with:

• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA),
• Lane Following Assist (LFA),
• Rear-Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) and
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA).

One thing I particularly like is that the Seltos comes with a full-size spare tyre.

Overall, I like the Seltos. Its just the right size for urban traffic and large enough for trips away with a heap of luggage. I do prefer the 1.6T engine on higher spec models, but the 2.0L engine is more than adequate.

Kia Seltos Sport is priced from a little under $33,000 plus the usual costs.

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The Kia Seltos sits in a competitive segment.

Buyers could also look at the Toyota Corolla Cross, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda CX-30, Haval Jolion, Peugeot 2008 GT, Citroen C5 Aircross,

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The LS Black Edition sits right in the middle of the range and is priced from $35,490 plus the usual costs.

It comes in Two-wheel drive version with a 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol engine and a CVT. It has reasonable performance and economy.

The LS Black Edition comes with additional safety features, black highlights everywhere on the outside, including 18-inch alloy wheels. It also benefits from lots of black inside but the best feature for me is the heated front seats. The driver’s seat also has electric adjustments.

The Eclipse Cross is a good size urban based SUV. Its priced well and comes with lots of features. It’s easy and comfortable to drive around town. Parking is a breeze.

But its also large enough for two people to go on extended weekend trips or holidays with enough room for their luggage.

The Mitsubishi also comes in a PHEV version, which adds the benefit of daily EV only driving.

All up there are some 20 plus versions of the Eclipse Cross so its easy to find one that suits you.

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The Seltos is a little bit smaller than the Sportage, but spacious inside. It also has clever styling.

Inside the GT-Line you get everything you want. It comes with little luxuries like heated and cooled front seats, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, and wireless charging tray for smartphones.

The front seats are particularly comfortable. Rear seat can be a little tight for taller passengers, but boot room is spacious.

For the driver there is a large driver instrument panel and integrated central touch screen. It’s all rather splendid.

The GT-Line comes with a 1.6L turbo petrol engine that combines good fuel economy with enough performance. It also comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all wheel drive capability.

Being the top model, the Seltos GT-Line comes with the full package of safety features from Kia.

Overall, the Kia Seltos GT-Line is quite impressive and manages to get the balance right between size, performance, and practicality for an urban runabout.

Priced from around $45,000 plus the usual costs its also good value.

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More Seltos GT-Line thoughts

• Seltos is an ideal size for the balance between urban runabout and for longer trips.
• The GT-Line comes with a heap of bling which makes it more comfortable.
• It also comes with the full suite of safety features.
• Inside its spacious (for its size)
• I like the integrated dash with the centrals screen seamlessly blending with the drivers’ instruments.
• Wireless phone charging is good. Wired connectivity needs updating. The base model gets it and Kia have explained why but still.
• Front occupants are well catered for.
• Rear seat room is good for this class of vehicle.
• Boot is a good size.
• The GT Line has the clever and sporty 1.6L Turbo petrol engine, AWD, and an 8 speed AT.
• This is a zippy and economical combination.
• There are three selectable drive modes, Eco Normal and Sport. Along with the AWD system
• It comes with Kia’s seven-year owner benefit package.

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• Kia Seltos Sport Plus and GT Line 2023 Review
• Kia Seltos 2023 updated model
• Is Kia Seltos Worth the Money
• Subaru XV 2.0Is AWD vs Kia Seltos GT Line AWD 2020 Comparison Review – Motoring Minute – Episode #5
• Kia Seltos S 2020 Review
• 2020 Kia Seltos SUV Launch Review
• Kia Seltos S with Safety Pack and Seltos Sports Plus DCT Some Driving Impressions
• Weekend in Melbourne with Kia Seltos and Stinger
• Kia Seltos five things you need to know
• 2020 Kia Seltos Launch Radio Review

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Smaller SUVs are plentiful. Finding the one that suits your lifestyle is the key.

Buyers could look at:

• Subaru Crosstrek,
• Peugeot 2008 GT,
• Nissan QASHQAI,
• Mazda CX-30,
• Citroen C4,
• Haval Jolion,
• Toyota Corolla Cross,
• Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or
• Toyota C-HR

Kia Seltos GT-Line final thoughts

When the Seltos first was released, it set the pace in the segment. It is now a few years older and in some ways it shows.

However, the GT-Line is still a practical, fun, and safe urban style SUV.

Its size sits somewhere between segments. Spacious inside and compact outside its not wonder it’s so popular.

I really liked the Kia Seltos GT-Line.

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Subaru released the Crosstrek earlier this year and it quickly became a standout in the segment.

Some of the thing I like most are:

• the huge vertical central touch screen that is easy to use and has excellent clarity.
• 360-degree cameras for better visibility both on and off road
• Class leading safety features.
• Symmetrical all-wheel drive with twin mode X-Mode and 220mm of ground clearance, and
• Little things like heated front seats, electric sunroof, and steering responsive LED auto headlights.

The Crosstrek Hybrid comes with a 2.0L petrol boxer petrol engine with a 4.8 amp hour battery. It provides a little extra power and torque and improves economy by about 10%

Subaru Crosstrek gives buyers a choice of three different models with the normal boxer engine or two models with the hybrid e-boxer engine. Pricing is from a little under $40,000 through to about $50,000 drive away depending on the model.

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Smaller Hybrid SUVs for the urban environment are becoming popular.

Buyers could look at: Toyota C-HR Hybrid, Kia Niro hybrid, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Haval Jolion Hybrid, MG HS,

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid S final thoughts

I like the Subaru Crosstrek. Perfect size for an adventure based urban AWD SUV.

As this is a hybrid, I was looking for more fuel benefits, but its good for a mild hybrid.

The Crosstrek hybrid ‘S’ model is packed with features and is easy to drive and live with.

There is a hefty $3500 price premium over the petrol version. That’s a lot of fuel I could buy.

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