Exploring the Wrangler 4-Door Sahara 2.0 GME 272HP: Review and Driving Impressions
Why Would You Drive Anything Else?
Let’s be honest—why would anyone choose anything other than a Jeep? I’ve been a fan for decades. In fact, I still have my Action Man Jeep from the 1970s, now proudly passed on to my kids. But this isn’t just nostalgia speaking—the Wrangler Sahara 2.0 GME delivers everything you’d expect from a Jeep and then some.
Having explored numerous Lexus models, the perpetual refinement evident in each iteration never fails to impress. But does the Lexus ES 300h uphold the legacy of Lexus technology while delivering the smooth comfort and effortless driving experience for which the brand is renowned?
For our review, we toured all around Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, taking in the gorgeous historic towns of Bath, Penryn and Falmouth.
What better way to test the Audi A6 plug-in hybrid than to take it 3500 miles across France and Spain visiting luxury chateaux, villas and sublime art exhibitions?
One rainy morning I set off, with the Audi A6 hybrid fully charged (39 miles range) and gassed up to the max, headed for Dover. The idea being to test the Avant over long distances for ease of use, mpg, drivability, handling, speed, space and comfort.
When the Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo was delivered to my door, I was not quite sure what to make of it. So I parked my preconceptions and drove around as many different types of roads and areas of the English countryside to get to grips with this conundrum.
The Quattroporte Ferrari engine is, of course, its USP, a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with a whopping 580 bhp. Maximum output is at 6750 rpm, which delivers its best roar too. The 21-inch wheels and rear-wheel drive are firmly aimed at those that love driving.
My colleague Darren Lynsdale and I toured the Mustang Mach-E around the South of England, taking in a lovely little cafe on the waterfront in Hove, exploring every beach around Shoreham and the River Adur, plus the country lanes of Sussex and the Surrey hills.
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To get to know a car well you should take it on an adventure. So we drove the Maserati Levante Trofeo up to visit the Great North Air Ambulance Service helicopter rescue for a two-day extravaganza of training, tactical emergency simulation and marauding terrorist attack.
The Abarth 595 Competizione Turbo hot hatch is the racing upgrade of the Fiat 500. Taking a city run around and turning into a pocket rocket, but is it more than just a bigger engine? The short answer is yes. In essence, it may look somewhat odd, but it brings exceptional entertainment and driving pleasure in a compact form.
Abarth has been souping up Fiat 500’s since the fifties and turning out their version since the sixties. You can think of this as the result of many years of fine-tuning and expertise.
The Ferrari Portofino is a retractable hard top convertible with supermodel looks and performance to match, aimed at Ferrari first time buyers.
So we took the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon out in the streets of London, the country roads around Surrey, up a rocky mountain in the Lake District and for a stroll around Hartwell House Hotel in the rolling hills of Buckinghamshire.
