A different kettle of swish

I t’s a sign of the times how important SUVs have become to the business of German premium car maker Audi. Among all of its model lines, its Q-badged cars now have the most global success. And, now en

SMART’S DESIGN TEAM DID A grand job, outside and within the astonishingly roomy, well kitted and well finished cabin. It rides really softly too, a passenger might think it’s a luxury car. The driver

WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Do you need all the bells and whistles to create a good premium commuter? Go for a walk on any given day and count the number of Range Rovers, Defenders and SUVs from Audi, BMW, M

£82,845 OTR/£82,845 as tested/£1,049 pcm WHY IT’S HERE: It’ll conquer the wilderness, but is this £83k Toyota everyday overkill? DRIVER: andy fr anklin WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE, HAVEN’T we? You get home a

MILEAGE 1072 WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Do you need all the bells and whistles to create a good premium commuter? When I switched into Will Rimell’s Q6 E-tron, it was because he wanted to borrow my seven-se

YOU SAID “It’s an easy car to drive, with its slick automatic gearbox and reassuring brakes that ensure you’re never short of stopping power. For such a big car, my Q5 handles well, but the suspension