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We tested the new Hyundai Tucson N Line to see if it could compete in the increasingly competitive SUV segment with other rivals. The automaker does it similarly to other sports equipment levels offered by competitors, such as the Volkswagen Tiguan (R-Line), Ford Kuga (ST-Line) or Renault Kadjar (GT Line). The Tucson N Line is the second Hyundai model, after the i30, to receive the N mark. On the outside, the N Line trim has been given a unique look to stand out significantly from the rest of the Tucson lineup. The front has a sleek looking bumper design which, like its i30 N Line cousin, has small 'shark tooth' elements that protrude from the front under-bumper.

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A small city car that, thanks to the possibility of driving on CNG , has aroused a lot of speculation and opinions about whether such an investment is worthwhile and to what extent its use is appropriate. That is why we were very pleased with the possibility of adopting Citigo into the family for a week . Design – Small with a mature face Volkswagen up!, Seat Mii, Skoda Citigo . These are almost identical cars that differ from the outside in a few details and the logo on the hood. Their design fully corresponds to the urban environment – short overhangs over the wheels, large doors, playful appearance. Our Citigo was in the five-door version and in the top-of-the- line Elegance version, where you will find a lot of little things (e.g. fog lights, alloy wheels, etc.

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We have already brought you a test of the most typical thing that Subaru has to offer. That's when we tested the first generation blue Impreza WRX STI on gold wheels. But now let's take a look at a car that is much more practical and has ambitions to appeal to a wider range of customers. The Forester SUV with a diesel engine and automatic transmission , which is a popular combination among customers of this segment, passed the editorial test. But don't worry, Subaru is not getting rid of the manual. Appearance At first glance, the huge hexagonal grille catches my eye. Thanks to it, the Forester looks quite aggressive . The latter is also strengthened by the higher structure of the body.

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Glasses are clinking, sparkling wine is cooling in the fridge, spreads are smelling and canapés are being prepared. You've probably been enjoying a week off and just having fun. And we could have shown you some flamboyant fun car, but we thought we'd take a wicked look at something practical. For the most practical thing we've tested so far, i.e. the forklift aka VZV. This particular one is called the Toyota Tonero 25 (it has a much longer and more complicated name full of numbers and letters, but believe me you don't want to hear it) and the number indicates simply and clearly how much it will lift (2500 kg). Appearance In terms of design, the cart can be described as very successful, that is, if the appearance of the working machine can be judged.

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Skoda Octavia needs no special introduction. In Slovakia, it is one of the most popular cars of the lower middle class. It is part of company fleets and also of many families. She is both loved and hated. Sympathetic, if somewhat conservative design, the last facelift did not change much, but it aroused interest and caused Octavia to be discussed. However, the important thing is that it has a new engine and it will be the subject of the test. From the outside With its dimensions, Octavia stands somewhere between the classes. With a length of 4670 mm, it fits the smallest middle-class vehicles, while its wheelbase and width are lower than the middle class. However, the car no longer seems "narrow and tall" like its predecessors.

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O sweet Italy, you will delight me again today with sweet grapes from your automobile vineyards. Specifically, this little red cube – Fiat Panda 100HP . It is a sharpened version of the second generation of the smallest Fiat, which, despite its Italian roots, was produced in Tychy , Poland. If legends circulate about the quality of Italian craftsmanship, know that our northern neighbors will certainly not save it. But that doesn't matter, we are interested in the peppery Panda for completely different reasons, the technical ones hidden by the front part, partly taken from the stronger and larger Punto model. I was always attracted to the sporty Panda by its appearance .

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The Peugeot 208 recently underwent a facelift. This French guy doesn't have it easy at all, because his ancestors set the bar high. Whether we mean the ground-breaking 205 or the wonderful 206 , both are still positively remembered by motorists today. The black sheep of the family is just the terrible type 207 , but in its defense, it was a thoroughly average car, but it came just after the wonderful type 206, which is why many of us can't stand it. In this regard, the Type 208 has a much easier starting position. Appearance In the test, we found two pieces, a matte gray and a funky orange with black elements. I'll start atypically from the back, where I really like the shape of the headlights with three light strips.

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The Renault Alaskan is the first representative of the Renault car company in the already very popular segment of family pick-ups. But Alaskan is also the result of cooperation between the Renault-Nissan alliance, where it takes over years of proven Nissan technology and takes on the role of a younger sibling of the Navara model, with which it has a lot in common in terms of technology as well as appearance. It is the recent popularity of this category that is moving the former workers "with a body" somewhere on the border between the Pick-Up and SUV segments. These are therefore leisure cars that have interior comfort, decent driving characteristics, a certain usability and good cross-country ability. And so is the tested Renault Alaskan.

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The Toyota C-HR is a new crossover that impresses at first glance with its unusual design. Although the C-HR stands for Compact Hybrid Revolution, it is also produced in a version powered only by a petrol engine. ExteriorYou can't easily miss the C-HR, it stands out among other cars with its extravagant design. The front part is more rounded, the large headlights here are in LED design. The rear has plenty of sharp lines, including distinctively shaped headlights and a massive spoiler. It looks very interesting on the big 18 inch wheels. Plastic fender skirts and plastic door sills are also practical. InteriorAt first glance, the interior design is of high quality, as are the materials used.

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As is often the case in life, the best things happen by accident. One Monday morning I received a short message asking if I wanted to test the expedition special on Tuesday. I didn't hesitate for a moment, I chose my last holiday and instead of sunny Mallorca I moved to the forest for a week before Christmas. Mitsubishi L200 Rock Proof EVOLUTION 2, as the full name of the tested model sounds, somewhat suggests that it is not the first of its kind. For the third time, Czech importer Mitsubishi joined forces with offroad specialist Dajbych.cz to show us what an expedition special is all about! Can it even drive on the road? Does it really scratch everywhere? And isn't the tent just for decoration?

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The Golf model from Volkswagen is certainly not a car that needs to be introduced at length. After all, this is a car that is known almost all over the world and is a symbol of quality, reliability and security. The seventh generation does not change that. We had the opportunity to test a five-door hatchback with a two-liter turbodiesel and connectable 4Motion all-wheel drive. The seventh generation of the Volkswagen Golf has again become the European Car of the Year this year , which says a lot about the car. Unlike the previous generation, the seven is a new car from the ground up, which sets the bar a bit higher for the competition. Unobtrusive, elegant I've never been a fan of the Golf in terms of design, but that's not the purpose of this car.

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Brakes are basically the most important part of a car. It is thanks to them that we can, for example, eliminate the possible risk of a traffic accident, as well as thanks to them we can stop at the desired place. Today, a number of factors influence whether they work well and without problems. It is, for example, the wear of the brake pads, as well as the wear of the brake discs, as well as the amount, or the condition of the brake fluid. Even though its replacement is underestimated by many people, in order to ensure truly trouble-free braking, it is good to remember that we cannot do without high-quality ones. Have you therefore decided to change the brake fluid in your car as well? See with us how to do it. What will you need?

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Nissan Qashqai is the main pioneer of the segment, which has been so popular among car users in the last few years. Yes, of course this is the SUV category, if you want urban crossovers. Its first generation comes already in 2010, the second no less popular then in 2014. Since the beginning of sales, its popularity and sales have been so continuous that the car company continues to work on its development and in 2017 the Qashqai undergoes a facelift. This facelift brings it to its current form, as well as modifications to, for example, noise reduction of the chassis and steering. During 2018, the Qashqai also comes with new engines. The new 1.3-liter gasoline engine in the 140 and 160 horsepower versions replaces the original 1.2-liter and 1.6-liter engines.

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Skoda Octavia is undoubtedly the most important model of the Mladá Boleslav car company. The previous two generations broke sales records and became favorites of both ordinary customers and corporate fleets. At the end of last year, the latest generation of the popular model was presented in the Skoda museum. On this occasion, the representatives of the brand invited us to January testing in Portugal, where we were among the first journalists to test two petrol and one diesel version of the third generation Skoda Octavia. Design, dimensions The new Skoda Octavia arrives in a coat that is tailored according to the car company's completely new philosophy. Gone are the specific curves of the second generation, replaced by sterile clean and dynamic lines.

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On Wednesday morning we went to Průhonice near Prague to attend the national press presentation of the modernized Citroën Berlingo . As the director of the Citroën and DS brands, František Neuman , mentioned at the very beginning, the manufacturer's utility vehicles are the main driver of sales on the Czech market. Therefore, high hopes are placed in the modernized Berlingo. For the pre-facelift version, Citroën showrooms were mainly visited by men between the ages of 30 and 55, with a family or plans for one, and they used the purchased Berlingo both for personal purposes and for business needs. While roughly 60% of customers opted for the highest equipment , only 0.5% took the basic version.

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The Peugeot Rifter is a representative of the MPV category, a category that is unfortunately on the decline these days, thanks to the current popularity of crossovers and SUVs. On the other hand, it is still a category that definitely has a lot to offer its users. In the case of the Rifter and its sibling Berlingo (also Toyota Proace City and Opel Combo ), it is a large interior space with sufficient variability, which is available on a still "reasonable" floor plan of the car. We have already tested the current generation of the Rifter in many versions, both short and extended versions, as well as with diesel or gasoline under the hood. However, we currently have a car that has the highest GT Line equipment, a diesel engine and a six-speed manual.

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This time, the modernized Mazda CX-5, the second generation of this popular car, passed the editorial test. The new Mazda CX-5 continues to belong to the category of medium-sized compact SUVs. The current second generation still has the same wheelbase, so it could be argued that it is just a successful facelift. In reality, this is not the case. The fifth has undergone significant changes and redesigns, which are evident, for example, in the chassis or in the sound insulation of the car itself. The second generation of the five really succeeded, it now has a more elegant and predatory impression than the first generation. One of the other things we like about Mazda as a car manufacturer is its refusal to downsize (reducing engine volume) and its loyalty to engines of classic volume.

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