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Beijing 2024: Fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe shown – larger, sharper lines for the three-row SUV

May 7, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto Beijing, Fifthgeneration, HYUNDAI, larger, Lines, Santa, sharper, shown, SUV, threerow

Battery-electric vehicles, particularly from Chinese brands are all the rage at Auto China 2024 in Beijing, though established nameplates also made their presence known at the show, such as the Hyundai Santa Fe which headed to the exhibition in its latest, fifth-generation guise. Having made its debut in July 2023, the fifth-generation Santa Fe marks [...]read moreBeijing 2024: Fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe shown – larger, sharper lines for the three-row SUV

2024 Kia EV9 Review: Electric, three-row excellence

April 30, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto Electric, EV9, excellence, Kia, Review, threerow

Pros: Three adult-friendly rows; road-trip-friendly range and fast charging; clever storage Cons: Price reflects its premium leanings; most versions are six passenger only; infotainment a bit convoluted The 2024 Kia EV9 takes a big swing at the electric vehicle market with a mainstream, three-row electric SUV. There are very few three-row EVs on the market so far, [...]read more2024 Kia EV9 Review: Electric, three-row excellence

Kia EV9 GT performance three-row SUV to be revealed next year

April 27, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto EV9, Kia, performance, revealed, SUV, threerow, Year

A high-performance version of the Kia EV9 electric three-row SUV, to be badged the GT, has been confirmed for a January debut, and it will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds. This is according to Kia’s Investor Day presentation. Kia said the new version of the SUV will have “enormous power output”—as [...]read moreKia EV9 GT performance three-row SUV to be revealed next year

2024 Mazda CX-80 debuts in Europe – new three-row SUV; 2.5L PHEV, 3.3L mild hybrid turbodiesel; AWD

April 19, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto 2.5L, 3.3L, AWD, CX80, Debuts, Europe, Hybrid, Mazda, mild, PHEV, SUV, threerow, turbodiesel

Here it is, the all-new Mazda CX-80. Built on the carmaker’s Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture with a front-engine longitudinal layout and rear-wheel drive, the SUV is the fourth member of the Large Product group announced back in October 2021, joining the CX-60, CX-70 and CX-90. Set to go on sale in Europe this fall, the [...]read more2024 Mazda CX-80 debuts in Europe – new three-row SUV; 2.5L PHEV, 3.3L mild hybrid turbodiesel; AWD

Ford delays three-row electric SUV, next EV truck program

April 4, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto delays, Electric, Ford, Program, SUV, threerow, Truck

Ford, the second largest automaker in the United States by sales, is delaying the launch of its new three-row electric vehicles it will build at its assembly complex in Oakville, Ontario to 2027 from 2025. The automaker will also delay deliveries of an all-new EV truck it will build at a new plant in western [...]read moreFord delays three-row electric SUV, next EV truck program

2025 Honda Pilot Review: Well-rounded three-row SUV adds Black Edition

March 28, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto adds, Black, edition, honda, Pilot, Review, SUV, threerow, Wellrounded

Pros: Exceptional storage and cargo space; unique second-row functionality; refined ride; versatile and capable TrailSport; advanced AWD Cons: Subpar acceleration with lackadaisical transmission and engine response; so-so driver assistance tech Now in its third model year since a complete redesign, the Honda Pilot has settled into its usual position in the three-row SUV segment as [...]read more2025 Honda Pilot Review: Well-rounded three-row SUV adds Black Edition

Bangkok 2024: MG Maxus 7 – three-row all-electric MPV with 245 PS and 350 Nm, 540 km EV range

March 26, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto allelectric, Bangkok, Maxus, MPV, range, threerow

This is the MG Maxus 7, which was introduced in China as the Maxus Dajia 7 last November. The battery-electric MPV has been announced for Thailand, and it’s one of MG Thailand’s display examples at the ongoing 45th Bangkok International Motor Show. The smaller sibling of the Maxus 9 (which was launched in Malaysia as [...]read moreBangkok 2024: MG Maxus 7 – three-row all-electric MPV with 245 PS and 350 Nm, 540 km EV range

Bangkok 2024: Kia EV9 – three-row SUV; up to 384 PS, 700 Nm, 680 km EV range; launching in Malaysia soon

March 26, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto Bangkok, EV9, Kia, Launching, Malaysia, range, SUV, threerow

Earlier in January this year, Kia announced its entry into Thailand with the establishment of Kia Thailand. The move represents the South Korean carmaker’s commitment to expanding its presence in Asia Pacific, which has also seen it partner with Bermaz Auto in Malaysia – Dinamikjaya was named as official distributor. Kia’s entry into Thailand is [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Kia EV9 – three-row SUV; up to 384 PS, 700 Nm, 680 km EV range; launching in Malaysia soon

2025 Infiniti QX80 debuts in the US with concept car looks – three-row SUV; 450 hp 3.5L twin-turbo V6, 9AT

March 21, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Auto 3.5L, 9AT, car, Concept, Debuts, Infiniti, QX80, SUV, threerow, twinturbo

Infiniti has unveiled the third-generation QX80, which will make its public debut at the New York International Auto Show in late March before going on sale in the United States in the summer. First previewed by the QX Monograph concept last year, the redesigned QX80 is a full-size luxury SUV with three-row seating that will [...]read more2025 Infiniti QX80 debuts in the US with concept car looks – three-row SUV; 450 hp 3.5L twin-turbo V6, 9AT