Top 4 cars introduced in Singapore in February 2018

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  1 / 4 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

  This fastback is aimed at eco-conscious motorists looking for a more affordable alternative to the BMW i3. The Ioniq Electric has a 28kWh battery and an electric motor that produces 118hp and 295Nm. It takes 30 minutes to recharge the battery using a fast charger (4 hours and 25 minutes with a standard wall socket), which will give the car a claimed maximum range of 280km. If you run out of juice, Komoco Motors will send over a “powerbank” in the form of a rescue vehicle equipped with a recharging module.

  RIVAL: Renault Zoe

  Group Test: Toyota Prius 1.8 vs Hyundai Ioniq 1.6

  What is the difference between a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric car?

  Electric cars are finally on their way to Singapore

  Tesla Model S versus Hyundai Ioniq Electric in Singapore

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  2 / 4 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

  Porsche’s first station wagon is more distinctive and practical than its fastback sibling. It is the first Panamera with a backseat that can accommodate three instead of just two people (a two-seater layout is still optional). The Sport Turismo can also hold more luggage thanks to its 520-litre boot (rear seats up), which can be expanded to 1390 litres (rear seats folded), or 50 litres bigger than the Panamera fastback’s maximum boot capacity. More importantly, this estate’s usefulness hasn’t affected its performance, which remains on a par with its sibling’s.

  RIVAL: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

  Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo rocks

  Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo review

  Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo has space and searing pace

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  3 / 4 Toyota C-HR

  This funky crossover, which previously could only be acquired through parallel importers in 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid guise, is now available from official agent Borneo Motors, which is selling the turbocharged 1.2-litre model. It may not be as powerful as the Honda Vezel/HR-V, but the C-HR 1.2’s torquier motor, lower running costs and less ubiquitous presence on our roads might be enough to sway buyers.

  RIVAL: Honda HR-V

  Toyota C-HR turbo has hot looks

  Hyundai Kona takes on the Mazda CX-3 and Toyota CH-R

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  4 / 4 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line

  This swanky fastback, which is the successor to the CC, is VW’s contender in the grand tourer segment. Although based on the Passat, the Arteon is larger, roomier and more practical than its sibling. With 276hp from a turbocharged 2-litre and all-wheel-drive, the Arteon has plenty of athletic potential. But to prove itself, it’ll have to withstand the sting from another athletic fastback, the Kia Stinger, which is its closest rival in terms of looks, size and price.

  RIVAL: Kia Stinger

  Volkswagen Arteon versus the Opel Insignia and Kia Stinger

  Top 4 cars introduced in Singapore in January 2018

  Top 4 cars introduced in Singapore in March 2018

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Hyundai Ioniq Electric This fastback is aimed at eco-conscious motorists looking for a more affordable alternative to the BMW i3. The Ioniq Electric has a 28kWh battery and an electric motor that produces 118hp and 295Nm. It takes 30 minutes to recharge the battery using a fast charger (4 hours and 25 minutes with a standard wall socket), which will give the car a claimed maximum range of 280km. If you run out of juice, Komoco Motors will send over a “powerbank” in the form of a rescue vehicle equipped with a recharging module. RIVAL: Renault Zoe Group Test: Toyota Prius 1.8 vs Hyundai Ioniq 1.6 What is the difference between a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric car? Electric cars are finally on their way to Singapore Tesla Model S versus Hyundai Ioniq Electric in Singapore Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Porsche’s first station wagon is more distinctive and practical than its fastback sibling. It is the first Panamera with a backseat that can accommodate three instead of just two people (a two-seater layout is still optional). The Sport Turismo can also hold more luggage thanks to its 520-litre boot (rear seats up), which can be expanded to 1390 litres (rear seats folded), or 50 litres bigger than the Panamera fastback’s maximum boot capacity. More importantly, this estate’s usefulness hasn’t affected its performance, which remains on a par with its sibling’s. RIVAL: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo rocks Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo review Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo has space and searing pace Toyota C-HR This funky crossover, which previously could only be acquired through parallel importers in 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid guise, is now available from official agent Borneo Motors, which is selling the turbocharged 1.2-litre model. It may not be as powerful as the Honda Vezel/HR-V, but the C-HR 1.2’s torquier motor, lower running costs and less ubiquitous presence on our roads might be enough to sway buyers. RIVAL: Honda HR-V Toyota C-HR turbo has hot looks Hyundai Kona takes on the Mazda CX-3 and Toyota CH-R Volkswagen Arteon R-Line This swanky fastback, which is the successor to the CC, is VW’s contender in the grand tourer segment. Although based on the Passat, the Arteon is larger, roomier and more practical than its sibling. With 276hp from a turbocharged 2-litre and all-wheel-drive, the Arteon has plenty of athletic potential. But to prove itself, it’ll have to withstand the sting from another athletic fastback, the Kia Stinger, which is its closest rival in terms of looks, size and price. RIVAL: Kia Stinger Volkswagen Arteon versus the Opel Insignia and Kia Stinger Top 4 cars introduced in Singapore in January 2018 Top 4 cars introduced in Singapore in March 2018