http://www.topgear.c...here-2012-06-27 Hmmmmm, could give the Suzuki Jimny a run for its money
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Top Gear Tow Car ?
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, Jun 27 2012 06:34 PM
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 06:34 PM
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 06:57 PM
I had a look inside one at the local Renault dealer near Alicante. Don't know which model it was, but it was a 4x4 version. Its a bit plasticky inside. But for the price I don't think you can complain. Not too sure if the engine size and power makes it a capable tow car for some of the larger caravans. Boot was also a bit on the small side I thought, but then I'm used to an L200.
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 07:36 PM
The (Swiss) people pitched opposite us last year in Annecy had one towing a relatively small caravan. Not tiny though, there were two adults and two small children.
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 01:36 PM
I overtook one on the M6 last year (a Johnny Foreigner, no less!), and had a good look as I hadn`t seen one before, and didn`t know what it was until I was close enough to read the badges.
Anyway, I was really quite impressed, not an unattractive thing at all and at that money well worth a look if you on that sort of budget. I prefer it to some of the ugly/contrived crossover things (Juke, fat 4-door MINI etc), and do you really need all the electrical toys in new cars? I don`t need the voice activation, electrically adjustable seats, dipping door mirrors (£350.00 + fitting to replace a door mirror!) etc etc.
I think it will do well, and take over the sector now being abandoned by the like of Hyundai/Kia.
Anyway, I was really quite impressed, not an unattractive thing at all and at that money well worth a look if you on that sort of budget. I prefer it to some of the ugly/contrived crossover things (Juke, fat 4-door MINI etc), and do you really need all the electrical toys in new cars? I don`t need the voice activation, electrically adjustable seats, dipping door mirrors (£350.00 + fitting to replace a door mirror!) etc etc.
I think it will do well, and take over the sector now being abandoned by the like of Hyundai/Kia.
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 03:08 PM
I first saw these running around Belgrade a couple of years ago and thought they looked okay, as well as the Sandaro.
Having returned from France this week I was almost shocked how many of them were charging around, plus the sheer numbers of Hyundai i30/Kia Ce;ed clones
Having returned from France this week I was almost shocked how many of them were charging around, plus the sheer numbers of Hyundai i30/Kia Ce;ed clones
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