Feature Stories

The 2025 Nissan Patrol has launched an all-new model after 15 years. While the previous Y62 generation model remained popular, a change was needed to improve the performance in terms of power and fuel efficiency. The Toyota Land Cruiser got a new model a few years earlier, in 2022.

The biggest talking points for both models have been the turbocharged engines that replace the V8. We take a closer look at these engines and the naturally aspirated engines on offer on both models.

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First introduced in 2022, the Changan CS75 Plus recently received a minor facelift and some new features for the 2024 model. The CS75 Plus is in a very competitive segment, probably the most competitive segment. Every major brand offers a compact SUV, which the Japanese and Korean brands have a stronghold on.

The CS75 Plus entered the market strongly, with loads of features, back in 2022 and gained traction quickly with its competitive pricing.

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The Kia Sportage has been an important model for the Korean brand. The current generation was launched in 2021 and has been a popular choice for compact SUV buyers. In 2025, Kia launched the Sportage L or the Grand Sportage version in the UAE and GCC, offering more legroom and headroom.

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Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC) is offering a host of facilities at its Nissan service centres to enhance customer experience, and we visited their Deira facility to see first-hand.

DriveArabia has been frequent visitors over the years to the facility. We initially serviced our Renault Safrane there in 2011 before shifting to their Sheikh Zayed Road location. In 2016, we started bringing our Nissan Patrol to the Deira service centre.

Our most recent visit was in late 2021, when we used the new pick-and-drop service they had just introduced. This service has become popular among customers,

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The all-new 2025 Toyota Camry was recently launched in the UAE and the GCC, and the new design certainly caught people’s attention. We take a closer look at the best features the new Camry offers.

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are considered the future due to their energy efficiency, pollution reduction, fuel cost savings and lower maintenance expenses. However, they face challenges like limited driving ranges, longer charging times and relatively underdeveloped charging infrastructure.

As of 2024, the UAE has made significant progress in expanding its EV charging network. The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has installed Green EV Chargers throughout the city and continues adding more. Meanwhile, Etihad Water & Electricity (EtihadWE) is setting up charging stations in Ajman,

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Kia has been stepping up its electric offerings in the Middle East. The EV6 and EV9 has already gone on sale, and the Kia EV5 is now the latest model to join the lineup. What makes the EV5 interesting is its interior space compared to similarly-sized vehicles.

Exterior

Looking at the exterior dimension numbers, the EV5 falls into the compact SUV category. However, inside, the rear legroom is comparable to most midsize SUVs.

It measures about 4.61 m long, which is about 10 cm longer than the Sportage.

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Fuel efficiency is one of the top priorities for car buyers when searching for a new car. The list below compiles the most fuel-efficient new cars and SUVs available in the UAE market today. It includes only internal combustion engines (ICE) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), not plug-in hybrids (PHEV) or battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV). 

Model	Starting Price (AED)
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid	AED 123,900
2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid	AED 87,900
2024 Lexus UX 300h	AED 170,000
2024 Honda Accord Hybrid	AED 155,900
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid	AED 94,900
2024 Hyundai Kona Hybrid	AED 87,900
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid	AED 120,900
2024 Mitsubishi Xpander	AED 75,000
2024 Mitsubishi Attrage	AED 50,295
2024 Toyota Yaris	AED 63,900

 
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid combines a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor and is mated with a CVT.

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The 2025 Nissan Patrol has been launched globally in the UAE. While it may be a global launch, there probably is no other region that enjoys the Patrol’s level of popularity than the GCC, and Nissan certainly kept that in mind when designing the newest version.

Exterior

The Patrol Y63 has an entirely new chassis and has grown in size. The exterior dimensions have increased by 35 mm in length and width.

A much more prominent V-motion grille flanks the double C-shaped headlights. The side profile certainly bears similarities with the Y62 Patrol.

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The all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe was launched to much fanfare worldwide and enjoyed enormous popularity in the UAE and GCC. The new radical design change certainly had people talking, so we take a closer dive into some of its interesting features.

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