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Why Corvette is LYING about this car

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Get 20% off Car Vertical using code Carwow: https://bit.ly/Carwow-Car-Vertical Save up to £9,000* off a new car in our Black Friday sale: https://bit.ly/Carwow-BF25 Meet the Corvette E-Ray! This time, in the UK! It’s the hybrid version of the Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray, and Mat’s about to find out just what’s changed over the standard car. Starting with the design, the Corvette E-Ray gets the wide-body of the Z06 so it’s almost 10cm wider than the standard car. The Corvette E-Ray is powered by the same 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 as the standard car but that’s where the similarities end as the E-Ray comes with hybrid power as well! The engine powers the rear wheels alone but the E-Ray is actually AWD as it has an electric motor on the front axle that when combined with the engine puts out a total of 644hp and 778nm of torque. All that hybrid tech comes at cost though as this E-Ray weighs 1,907kg! The E-Ray starts from around £153,440, which is around £55,000 more than the regular C8 Corvette. So is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself! Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/c8-e-ray-review *Saving off RRP. Promo ends 1/12. T&Cs apply.

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Will this new VW be the best car of 2026?

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Get 20% off Car Vertical using code Carwow: https://bit.ly/Carwow-Car-Vertical Save up to £9,000* off a new car in our Black Friday sale: https://bit.ly/Carwow-BF25 VW’s ever-popular small-sized SUV has had a facelift, and Mat’s about to find out what’s changed and whether it can compete with competitors like the Ford Puma and Kia Sportage. When it comes to the design, there are several changes over the previous edition. We’ve got our hands on the R-Line edition, which has a few sportier elements than the entry-level car. Up front, there’s a full-length light bar, and it also comes with an aggressive lower bumper and matrix LED headlights. Along the side this edition comes with black window surrounds, contrasting door mirrors and chrome roof bars. At the back, there’s another full-length light bar and (thankfully!) no fake exhausts to be found anywhere! There are several updates on the inside too. This R-Line edition comes with ambient lights built into the dash on the passenger side, and this car is also specced with an upgraded infotainment screen! It’s a super clear display, although unfortunately, it can be a bit laggy at times. The climate controls are also managed through the screen as well. There’s a large digital driver's display, and the gear selector has moved to a stalk on the steering wheel. There are a couple of engine options available. The entry-level is a 1.5-litre turbo petrol that can deliver 110hp, while another 1.5-litre turbo petrol can put down 150hp. There’s also a 2.0-litre version with 204hp which will come with all-wheel drive. Then for the first time ever, there’ll be two different self-charging hybrids available! And finally, there’ll be an R version with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 333hp! Prices are TBC but it’s likely the new T-Roc is going to cost from £32,000 which is over £2,000 more that the outgoing model, so is it worth the upgrade? You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself! Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/T-Roc-Review *Saving off RRP. Promo ends 1/12. T&Cs apply.

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Why this is VW’s baby Lamborghini Urus

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Get 20% off Car Vertical using code Carwow: https://bit.ly/Carwow-Car-Vertical Save up to £9,000* off a new car in our Black Friday sale: https://bit.ly/Carwow-BF25 VW’s ever-popular small-sized SUV has had a facelift, and Mat’s about to find out what’s changed and whether it can compete with competitors like the Ford Puma and Kia Sportage. When it comes to the design, there are several changes over the previous edition. We’ve got our hands on the R-Line edition, which has a few sportier elements than the entry-level car. Up front, there’s a full-length light bar, and it also comes with an aggressive lower bumper and matrix LED headlights. Along the side this edition comes with black window surrounds, contrasting door mirrors and chrome roof bars. At the back, there’s another full-length light bar and (thankfully!) no fake exhausts to be found anywhere! There are several updates on the inside too. This R-Line edition comes with ambient lights built into the dash on the passenger side, and this car is also specced with an upgraded infotainment screen! It’s a super clear display, although unfortunately, it can be a bit laggy at times. The climate controls are also managed through the screen as well. There’s a large digital driver's display, and the gear selector has moved to a stalk on the steering wheel. There are a couple of engine options available. The entry-level is a 1.5-litre turbo petrol that can deliver 110hp, while another 1.5-litre turbo petrol can put down 150hp. There’s also a 2.0-litre version with 204hp which will come with all-wheel drive. Then for the first time ever, there’ll be two different self-charging hybrids available! And finally, there’ll be an R version with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 333hp! Prices are TBC but it’s likely the new T-Roc is going to cost from £32,000 which is over £2,000 more that the outgoing model, so is it worth the upgrade? You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself! Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/T-Roc-Review *Saving off RRP. Promo ends 1/12. T&Cs apply. Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 New platform
01:56 New parking feature
04:35 Price
05:12 Engines
06:00 0-60
06:48 Design
09:43 Interior
16:27 Boot
18:11 Annoying features
20:38 New suspension
20:58 Town driving
24:25 Motorway driving
26:19 Brake test
26:43 Handling test
27:34 Verdict

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Nissan Z v Porsche GT4 RS v Toyota Supra v Lotus Emira: DRAG RACE

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Get 20% off Car Vertical using code Carwow: https://bit.ly/Carwow-Car-Vertical Save up to £9,000* off a new car in our Black Friday sale: https://bit.ly/Carwow-BF25It’s time for an almighty sports car showdown! We’ve got our hands on the Nissan 400Z, Lotus Emira, Porsche Cayman GT4 & the Toyota Supra, and they’re about to go head-to-head over the quarter-mile! So let’s see how these four compare. Starting with the 400Z, it’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo V6 that can generate 406hp and 475Nm. This power is sent to the rear wheels via an 6-speed manual, and it tips the scales at 1,604kg. As seen, the Nissan 400Z would cost you £44,000. As for the Lotus Emira, is powered by a 3.5-litre supercharged V6, producing 406hp and 420Nm. This is sent the rear wheels via an 6-speed manual gearbox, and it weighs in at 1,458kg. As new, it costs around £96,500. The Porsche rolls up powered by a naturally-aspirated 4-litre flat six, producing 420hp and 420Nm, and this is delivered to the rear wheels via an 6-speed manual. It’s the lightest car here, at 1,420kg, and it costs around £81,700. Finally we have the Supra. Its 3-litre turbocharged I6 that produces 340hp and 500Nm, and this is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed auto. It tips the scales at 1,495kg and costs £52,110. So will it be an easy win for the Porsche? And could the Supra beat the 400Z?! There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE! Sell your car through Carwow: https://bit.ly/Sell-My-Car-2011 Mat’s sporty car: https://bit.ly/Mats-Choice-201125 Drag race with Japanese cars: https://bit.ly/Carwow-Drag-Race-2011 Thanks to everyone who helped set up this race: Nissan Z: https://www.instagram.com/whifbitz/
Supra: https://www.instagram.com/velocityclubuk/ & https://www.instagram.com/horsepower_sector/
Porsche: https://www.instagram.com/jms_oncars/
Lotus: https://www.instagram.com/revmonkeyinsta/ *Saving off RRP. Promo ends 1/12. T&Cs apply.

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