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House of Cars
Registrace 15. 12. 2013
House of Cars is a place for car stories. If there is a car with a tale behind it, this is where you will hear about it. Its not just another review channel, more a place where like-minded people with an obsession, an addiction to things with four wheels can gather without fear of being judged and indulge in our weakness - the car. Slow cars, fast cars. Old cars, new cars. Small cars, big cars. If you love cars, then you will find them all here in the House of Cars.
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BMW CSL - Why the Batmobile is the true hero of BMW.
Ever since I was a young boy, the BMW 3.0CSL has always held a special place in my heart. Growing up in the 1970s I had a slot car set that had one of these as the car resplendent in Jeagermeister colours. And so when the opportunity came to spend the day with a real Batmobile, I jumped at it. Will it live up to its heroic status in my mind? Will that young lad in flared jeans and curly ginger hair be as smitten with the real thing as he was with his Powertrack model now he is older, although maybe not wiser? And why is the BMW 3.0CSL such a significant car in the company's history? Time to find out in the first of our Classic Car Reviews House of Cars......
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Jeep Avenger - A Jeep, but not as we know it.
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I've driven Jeep's new Avenger before as I have reviewed the electric onion AutoEV. But I was curious when they launched the car with the little 1.2 litre, 3 cylinder engine. How could this be a proper Jeep? After all, I own a big Jeep Grand Cherokee myself, so I was intrigued to find out what Jeep DNA might have filtered through......but then I realised that I had got it all wrong. 0:00 - Intr...
Toyota Yaris Cross - Quite the surprise.
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I hadn't really thought much about the Toyota Yaris Cross, despite the car selling in huge numbers and being everywhere. So when the opportunity came to drive the newly updated, more powerful version, I decided to see what this little car was all about. I'm very pleased that I did...... 0:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Titles 00:45 - Meet the car 04:20 - Design 09:11 - Practicality 13:44 - Interior ...
Alpine A110S - Possibly the most accomplished car I have ever driven....
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I always knew the Alpine A110 was going to be a good car, but perhaps I hadn't realised exactly how good it was going to be. But an invitation to come to Le Mans to see the reveal of the new Alpine A290 hot hatch was too good an opportunity to waste by letting the train take the strain. So I borrowed the keys to an A110S and headed to La Sarthe. To say I was surprised by how the car drove would...
Why the 24hrs of Le Mans is the world's greatest race!!!
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For one weekend every year, a quiet corner of the La Sarthe region of France becomes a Mecca for many motorsport fans. And the names associated with the 24 heures du Mans are the very Blue Chip of the automotive world - Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Ferrari, Porsche and Alpine. All have endured the gruelling test of man and machine to be victorious and walk to the top step of the podium. But w...
DS7 - Mon Dieu, this piece of French luxury is refreshing!
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Tired of the same old, same old from Germany's Big Three clogging up the school gates? Try a little French savoire faire with the DS7 225 plug-in hybrid instead. But can this newish French brand really do premium to compete with BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi? Perhaps more than you think...albeit its not perfect! Another House of Cars new car review looks at the DS7 and tells you everything you ne...
Dacia Jogger Hybrid - Is this the best car in the REAL world?
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Finding a car that ticks literally all of the "family car" boxes can be hard - until now. The Dacia Jogger is one of those cars that simply gets it's sleeves rolled up and cracks on with the job. And now that you can have it with a hybrid drivetrain, perhaps now more than ever, it makes even more financial sense. Or does it? To find out, I took one on a proper family holiday to Cornwall to see ...
Peugeot 508 PSE - STOP!!! Don't buy that Audi S4 just yet.......
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Against the trend, Peugeot has remained as one of the only European "volume" manufacturers to offer a medium-sized saloon in the once hugely popular D-segment. And in a real blast of nostalgia, they have given us the spiritual successor to the fantastic 405 Mi-16 with this, the 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered. And because its a hybrid, it can appeal to your head....but what about your heart? 0:00 ...
MINI Countryman JCW - Bigger? Definitely. But better....????
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The MINI isn't very mini anymore. In fact, this latest generation of Countryman is very clearly "MAXI"..... But how does it drive? And how will a current owner view this latest take on the biggest MINI? Time to find out in the latest road test review on House of Cars. 0:00 - Introduction 02:55 - Titles 03:07 - Meet the car 05:58 - Styling 11:55 - Practicality 15:44 - Interior 26:59 - Driving 37...
Jeep Wrangler - The forgotten icon.
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The word "icon" is an often over-used label, especially when it comes to the automotive landscape. But there is one car that gets criminally overlooked when that word is used, and its Jeep's Wrangler. In this, the first video on my new channel, I take a Jeep Wrangler to Scotland with my family on board to find out whether or not it can still cut it in today's world. 0:00 - Introduction 01:56 - ...
We have recently acquired a 71 plate Yaris Cross and love it.❤
Thank you for this review. I have been looking around at cars as I change my car (Motability) next February. I have very much shortlisted this car, the Extreme version, as, though I don't need 7 seats, I do need lots of space for my wheelchair and my assistance dog, a Labrador. I don't do long journeys very often and hope they are correct when driving in and around my home I could be on electric for 80% of the time! I loved my C4 Citroen Picasso but they stopped making that so I have an SUV which I hate. My dog is getting older and finding it difficult to jump into the high boot. I've only done 2500 miles in 2 years as I can only get my dog, or my wheel chair in at any time! She will not get onto the back seats. We've tried and tried and given up! Stickers and lettering, colours of handles etc. are of no interest to me! Are they deciders for some people? There aren't many charging points down here in Cornwall so I worry about a fully electric car as I don't think I would be able to have a home charging point. What I do know is that, if I can get my dog and the wheelchair in the car I will be doing a bit more mileage!
Great review, my wife after previously having 7 original Yaris' picks up her premier Yaris Cross on Tuesday next. I have a CHR but I think the Cross is better for space, especially in the back. Glad you liked it, it's not cheap but like my hybrid CHR (Ave mpg at about 64 around greater London and the M25) the running costs are likely to be minimal and I think the looks especially in Urban Khaki are superb. Toyota are creating some excellent cars.
Thanks for that. We have had Excel with city pack for a year and getting 60+ mpg over 14000 miles. Looking at changing to premiere or maybe waiting for all electric version (2025?) Brother in law also interested in Yaris Cross but only usually does short journeys. Some forums suggest that there can sometimes be a possibility of the battery losing it's charge when the car is only used for short journeys or is left parked up for several days (eg at Airport) Does anyone have any info/views on this. We are really pleased with ours which is why we are happy to get another one.
I will definitely add this car to my shortlist! Awesome review, thank you! By the way, where did you shoot this? Cornwall?
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. And yes, it was Cornwall. Just outside the small town of Porthtowan.
@@houseofcars1973 Thank you! We went there last month, I enjoyed the weather 😄
Very tempted to swap my 2015 ford focus diesel which is £0 road tax for one of these as I don’t do the miles now since covid. Has anyone drove the 115 and 130 bhp version, if so was there much diff? Also the excel doesn’t get the 130bhp engine
Wow this car! i have an early 80s 5 series which has the classic BMW shark styling of this beautiful looking machine, i thought you showed us round it very well. So many reviews and you dont see the engine. i would have liked to see the boot lol The interior is so minimal its refreashing to be in a car without all the i crap. Well laid out and elegant sporting seats, great visibility no distracting screens. I was very surprised its just 4 speed for a light car with 200bhp id have thought it would have overdrive at least as with the autobahn it would be very revy? the engine bay is a joy to see a simple well engineered rewarding drivers car. Great review thank you. got my subscription.
I think there is a reason this only has 89 views - after 5 minutes I was so bored despite the car being one of my all time greatest. A lesson in how to make a great car seem very dull
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the video. I do try to be a little more informative and less sensational than some others, so perhaps this isn't up your street. But point taken, and room for improvement then.
Past your bed time adam! watching you tube under the dova again?
1:03..you hit the nail right on the head for me there ..what is the family car for ..its used to get to work ,get the kids to school and get the shopping what does it matter what the badge says ..Great review 👍
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment as well.
The gearbox is an E-CVT - not a drive belt to be seen. I believe they use epicyclic gears and electric motors.
10:05 You can use the side pockets to store the fabric shelf. Twist it and store it.
I got mine in Australia 2 weeks ago after having it on order for 15 months. It's called the Yaris Cross Urban, and I purchased all the bells and whistles. It has extras like dash cam, the boot protector, and weather shields, plus the nano coating with a lifetime guarantee on the duco, plus tinting on all windows. I paid $49k. It's also AWD, has a heads-up display, lane correction, accident avoidance, among other things, and the colour is Atomic Rush, which is a deep red with a black roof. I'm still learning all the things it can do, and that seems never ending. I can use a dial for driving on a rugged trail or in the snow. I could go on and on.
Sounds like a proper little thing you have there! Well thank you for watching from all the way over there and taking the time to share your thoughts. I really appreciate that.
Got a brand new one 2 months ago . Nothing but trouble with it . Tyre sensors keep keep setting .. seat belt sensors activating. DAB radio doesn't work . Had to take it back. Fixed sensors on the tyres. Can't fix seat belt sensors because they said it didn't show up on computer. DAB radio couldn't fix due to they said No update. Not a good start. I am ringing them back up this week to see what's going on . Cost me 24k cash 💸. 😢😢😢I thinks I be having a on going battle with car dealership.
I share your enthusiasm completely! I have the GT as my daily drive, and it's a dream. And it's exclusive too (not a Porsche!)
Great review.. I got a Yaris hybrid 2022.. these vehicles are fitted with Ecvt electric motors Not a cvt.. Great stuff
That's a tricky one. How to help english native spreakers to say the name of the creator of this brand the right way? Let's try it. You did not say Rédélé, you said Redelle. So you should try Ré - Dé - Lé, with "é" being pronouved like the "i" from "it" or "stick".
My apologies for the mispronunciation, and thank you for correcting me. Every day is a school day as they say. Thanks for watching as well.
Thanks for the fantastic review…have you had any luck improving the apple map dropouts?
I concur it’s a good value proposition to the 718 flat four, the flat six 4.0 German beef is a different breed.
Bring it to NA market Alpine! Bring it!
Self charging hybrid explains it well!
Great review! Do you think you could make the a110s your daily car ?
Absolutely! I see no reason why not. Easy to drive, comfortable and refined enough. If you can live with 2 seats, then this is perfect.
@@houseofcars1973 I’d assume that fuel consumption (on a normal journey) is quite good thanks to this little turbo engine, innit?
Yes, if you compare it to say a 6 cylinder Porsche. It’s lighter and uses a smaller capacity engine. I didn’t really take much notice in my trip as it wasn’t really an economy run, but it went from Surrey to about 100 miles short off Le Mans on mostly of a tank.
A110GT Best car I have owned - includes 3 Porsche 911, Cayman etc - not a priority for a car like this but economy is far better than a Porsche - 35mpg local - high ‘40’s on the motorway - gets so much (positive) feedback and attention - just try one !
Just ordered this arrives Oct/Nov time so looking forward to it. Thanks for the review mush appreciated
I have the Ds 7 e tense 360 la premier.. honestly, an amazing SUV, great design, tech & performance which even now a year later is a head turner......
try an bmw x5 50e and a yaris is just sad cvt LOL it is fine for short journeys ;-)
Está muy bien pero deben de arreglar una cargada de luz interior en el techo , se cae sola al andar el coche han hecho un mal diseño , espero lo arreglen pronto y que despidan al que tuvo la idea de colocarla de esa forma . Cuando vallan a probar el coche toquen el techo
Hi, I think I know where you and your wife are coming from if I were to downsize from my Jeep Compass 1.5 hybrid which is the S model so I have a few extra creature comforts like a full electric pan-roof, leather ventilated seats, great sound system etc. I guess it would have to be a higher spec version of the Avenger, that way I would more than likely appreciate it more although styling they have done a great job in making it stand out away from the usual segment cars. A fair and good review from yourself, you are quite right that Jeep are looking for new customers from large superminis etc wanting something different to the usual neighbours' cars etc., they have done a good job for the first attempt.
Yes, absolutely agree. It’s to bring people into Jeep and then hopefully keep them there. How do you enjoy your Compass? Is the hybrid good? Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Your support is appreciated.
@@houseofcars1973 Hi, it's surprised me , It has been faultless and has lots of safety features, and more physical buttons than the Avenger, the infotainment is a good size, and the Alpine audio is pretty good, On a motorway run recently from where I live in Redcar to Cheshire returned 57.3 mpg set the cruise control and sit back and relax, its quite refined, only when you initially accelerate you can hear the engine my only gripe is the centre console is harder plastic my knee can rub against it on a long run but that could be how I sit , the boot is electric and adequate, yes overall so far after 6 months pleasantly surprised
You mentioned sand mode it also has mud and snow, which vary the traction control to provide grip on these surfaces. Does a surprisingly good job for 2WD. Also used in other Stellantis cars as grip control.
I had a normal Yaris loved it got a Aygo X at the moment a bit under powered but both beautiful to drive I get my new Yaris cross July 13 can't wait
I was genuinely pleasantly surprised by it. Great little car. Enjoy yours when it comes and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Great review, Really enjoyed it. Very watchable, and you cover the things prospective buyers want to know about. Due to pick mine up this week - mid July 2024 Design trim and the 'post facelift' model as Toyota describe it - super excited and it was great that you reviewed the latest model.
Hello! Do you have any opinion on the 19” vs 20” tires? Looks like you were driving with the 20. I heard the 19 is smoother..??? Thanks for any info on this!!
All the Countryman (Countrymen?) I’ve driven have had the 20” wheels I’m afraid.
Smaller wheel equals more tire sidewall and great compliance
Love it. I want to place my order…. ❤️
Thwre are 4wd versions avaaikabke woyh an electric motor in the rear
I know, but I meant that the model I was reviewing wasn't a 4WD one.
sorry but the first 10mins were litterally us staring at the car whilst you babbled on... just show us the car and what it has to offer
Apologies that you had to endure that, but this is how I review. The automotive CZcams space is very crowded, and so in order for me to stand out, I give a bit more detail on the car I review and the marketplace it sits in. I try to aim my reviews at people who might be looking to actually buy the car, so the amount of detail I give is important - a hangover of me having been a car salesman for nearly 30 years I'm afraid. This won't be for everyone, so if you would rather watch people drag race cars, or skip over important pieces of information, this might not be your channel. If it isn't, the all I can say is thank you for giving its try and taking the time to comment. I do however plot it into chapters so you can find the relevant piece to you, but like I said, I know my style won't be everyone's cup of tea. Sorry if it isn't yours.
good job reviewing this car. bought mine December 2023. and loving it more and more with each drive i take. currently cruising down croatian coast 🏝️🚗
You can get the Yaris Cross in an AWD version too.
I know.
@@houseofcars1973 That isn’t clear from the video, which is presumably why I’m not the only person to point it out.
Wish they were available in USA!
You are missing out on a great car!
Terrific review, and I couldn’t agree more with your comments and sentiments about the car. I bought my A110 in April, a base model and I’m absolutely delighted with it. I love the fact it’s a mid-engined all aluminium sports car. I love the fact it has just enough of everything and not too much of anything. I love the steering, it’s fabulous and the seat comfort. I love the handling balance, the ride comfort and the performance. And I love how it looks. I’ve driven many cars over the years but it drives better than anything I can think of. Why not a Cayman? Because I love the exclusivity of the Alpine, only real enthusiasts know what it is. Just so you know, you can open the rear window! There are 3 knurled bolts under the forward edge of the boot, undo them and the rear window can be lifted. It’s held open with a little prop. And a final fact. Why are there 2 gas struts on the front boot lid when a prop would have been lighter? Because the engineers were worried the lid would distort when propped and if they’d re-engineered it with more strength, that would have weighed more than the 2 gas struts! Subscribed!
Thank you for your kind words. Great car you have, and I’m now very jealous!!
Nice and honest review! Driving a 2015 V70 2.0 5 cilinder diesel ... looking at a Dacia Jogger hybrid ... yes, that is weird, but man ... this seems to be real practical car for the family (3 young daughters).
Thank you for your kind words about the review. Glad you enjoyed it. Good, honest car isn’t it? Hard to think of how much more practicality one could need!
@@houseofcars1973 Yes, not really something I can think about to make it better ... it's just only maybe the "image" of the brand. Over here in Belgium it's still conceived as a "budget brand" ... but looking at the quality of this model, they improved a lot! The only other thing really is ... "Dacia" not that sexy/cool. :) But hey, this driver will make up for it. :D
That’s the spirit! I think Davis’s image will change dramatically over the next few years with each new model. I think of them as the next Škoda almost. They’ll shrug off their budget image and just be seen as offering brilliantly practical cars for those who want a lot of bang for their buck.
Beauty of a car. Classic, elegant beautiful lines, light weight amazing sport chassis. Purest sports car money can buy.
Couldn't agree more!
The colour is Urban Khaki - you said it’s not 4 wheel drive but there is an AWD version.
I know, and I correct myself on teh colour later in the review. I also know there is a 4WD model, but I was referring to the one I was testing.
@@houseofcars1973 Yes, apologies I entered the comment before I had got to the end. Glad you know there is an AWD version I thought you were referring to the Yaris Cross in more general terms. I have the 2023 Excel AWD model and love it apart from as you say the rear doors don't open very wide and a bit harsh over pot-holes with the 18in wheels. Fuel economy is better than the WLTP figures of 55mpg for the AWD model and regularly get 60+ mpg which I measure by the fuel put in which is about 3mpg less than the car says. I have on order the Premier Edition AWD and looking forward to the extra bit of power. Thought your review was great by the way - thanks.
New subscriber here ❤ Very good 👍 video. Best thing that you tell us real mpg. Could you please review comparison video on Nissan juke hybrid Yaris cross honda hrv hybrid and hyundai kona hybrid.. thank you
Thanks for the sub!
Excellent review. Would be good to see you test the revised Nissan Juke Hybrid which is a direct competitor.
Noted!
Good review of what looks to be a great little car. You've avoided the mistake that other reviewers have made of referring to the CVT as being a belt drive, when it is in fact an eCVT using planetary gears. You have, however, repeated their error of referring to B mode as brake regen, whereas on Toyotas the B mode is only used to provide engine braking on steep downhill runs (thus avoiding potential brake fade).
waiting for mine.. coming in october
Great Review I just brought 2024-05 model 115 HP love this car only thing I find the sun-shared feel very cheap, I could not stop LOL at the comparison with DAF CVT 1980 car with this one. totally different technology CVT
I have had exactly the same car for 2 weeks, love it. Lots of safety features, i was pleasantly surprised with motorway driving it was better than I expected. Heads up display is very good and even sat nav information is displayed on the windscreen. My last car gave me 35 MPG this yaris cross is giving me 66 MPG
I have the same model, same year 2024, brand new from factory. Though with the one with 116HP. I genuinely dont think its worth 3000 euros extra for just that 14hp extra / 0,5 seconds faster accel + "sound dampening". 3000 euros is a lot btw.... I got mine called "Style edition" for only 26k euros. Paying by month, it costs me only 150 euros. I think thats a bargain. Not either a fan of this new Khaki color. I bought the silver shimmering color which I think looks excellent. But to each his own I guess. Though 130Hp and sound dampening is NOT worth 30k euros extra! And I honestly DONT understand all the complaints about Noise. WHICH NOISE?!? SERIOUSLY. You guys gone soft, really. Back in the days with manual cars, you are actually supposed to listen to the engine when shifting gears. You know what i think? People / you guys are getting spoiled!
Absolutely brilliant little cars, im on my second GR Sport the 24 model and i thought the first was good but the 24 model is so much better and constantly returning 60 to early 70 to the gallon.
Does the extra engine power make a difference?
I have had VW golf’s for years. One I have now has had endless faults. Now awaiting a new Yaris Cross. Really excited 😄
Always exciting getting a new car I think.
@lizziedripping71 curious to hear what you will think of it. We will both drive one then... my Citroën had lots of problems too. Back to Toyota.
An honest review, presented very professionally. I recently bought a 2022 Yaris Cross and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely Seiko SKX BTW!...a true classic.
Thank you for your kind comment about the video. And about my watch…..I have a bit of a thing for watches and Seiko is one of my favourites. Live my SKX and have recently added an SRPD51 or DressSK.
Great review.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.