Soueast may not be a household name just yet, but the Chinese brand is making a confident entry into the Middle East market, starting with the Soueast S06 DM, a plug-in hybrid SUV that offers impressive range, high-end features, and strong value for money. Making its global debut in the UAE, the S06 DM is positioned as a smart, stylish alternative in the competitive compact hybrid SUV segment — and priced at just AED 119,000, it’s already turning heads.
The Suzuki Dzire may not make headlines often, but it has steadily earned a loyal fan base in the UAE, especially among budget-conscious drivers. For 2025, Suzuki sticks to the winning formula — affordability, efficiency, and compact practicality — while giving the Dzire a fresh new look and updated cabin tech. Suzuki hasn’t reinvented the wheel for the new model, and that’s not a bad thing.
| The Good: – Still handsome inside and out – Practicality and comfort – Good power and driving dynamics |
The Bad: – Fiddly multimedia system – Average third-row space – Limited offroad ability |
| The Good: – Looks more interesting than Wrangler – More civil onroad than Wrangler – Faster offroad than base Wrangler |
The Bad: – More power would’ve been fun – Still kind of rough onroad – Expensive compared to indirect rivals |
| The Good: – Handsome styling – Cabin trim and space – Fair handling |
The Bad: – Could use more power – Rides a bit on firm side – Limited offroad prowess |
| The Good: – Handsome styling – Cabin space and features – Comfort and offroad ability |
The Bad: – Average acceleration – Crossovers handle better – Premium price with options |
| The Good: – Practical size and features – Seating space and cabin trim – Efficiency and driving feel |
The Bad: – Below average boot space – Pricier than rivals – No sunroof option |
| The Good: – Immensely spacious – Cabin tech and comfort – Handles well for its size |
The Bad: – Immense outer size – Fuel economy tumbles when pushed – Few hard plastic interior bits |
| The Good: – Clean styling inside and out – Good cabin space – Efficiency and driving feel |
The Bad: – Tight third row – Pricier than rivals – Not particularly quick |
| The Good: – Monster offroader – Cabin space and features – Drives pretty well on-road |
The Bad: – Pricey with options – Fills out parking spaces – Fuel economy |
