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Vicky Parrott

Vicky Parrott

Vicky Parrott is a contributing editor at CarGurus. Vicky started her career at Autocar and spent a happy eight years there as a road tester and video presenter, before progressing to be deputy road test editor at What Car? magazine and Associate Editor for DrivingElectric. She's a specialist in EVs but she does also admit to enjoying a V8 and a flyweight.

Articles written by this author:

Land Rover Discovery 2026 review | Hugely spacious and supremely talented family SUV

Land Rover Discovery 2026 review | Hugely spacious and supremely talented family SUV

by Vicky Parrott

The Land Rover Discovery is a large SUV, and is a family favourite thanks to its cavernous interior with seating for seven ad...

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Peugeot 308 2026 review | A stylish and broadly defined family hatchback

Peugeot 308 2026 review | A stylish and broadly defined family hatchback

by Vicky Parrott

The Peugeot 308 is one of the most stylish cars in the family car class, and is available with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid...

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Renault 5 2026 review | Retro charm and electric tech form a winning combination

Renault 5 2026 review | Retro charm and electric tech form a winning combination

by Vicky Parrott

The Renault 5 is a small yet practical electric hatchback that’s great value, fun to drive and absolutely brilliant to look a...

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Hyundai i20 2026 review | A sensible, practical small car with a long warranty

Hyundai i20 2026 review | A sensible, practical small car with a long warranty

by Vicky Parrott

For 2026, the Hyundai i20 gives you more for your money than many of its rivals. And that means it can make a lot of sense.

Mercedes-Benz EQC (2019-2024) review | Mercedes’ first electric SUV still impresses today

Mercedes-Benz EQC (2019-2024) review | Mercedes’ first electric SUV still impresses today

by Vicky Parrott

The Mercedes EQC is a plush, pure-electric SUV offering a range of up to 252 miles. It’s sophisticated to drive, smart to sit...

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Vicky Parrott: A short-range used EV can make the perfect second car

Vicky Parrott: A short-range used EV can make the perfect second car

by Vicky Parrott

CarGurus contributor and electric-car expert Vicky Parrott has her say on the issues of the day in the motoring world. This w...

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Cupra Born 2026 review | A sporty alternative to the VW ID.3

Cupra Born 2026 review | A sporty alternative to the VW ID.3

by Vicky Parrott

The Cupra Born is Seat's take on the VW ID.3 electric car, but with a sportier twist. The result is a smart and fun electric ...

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Vauxhall Astra 2026 review | Adds flair to the familiar

Vauxhall Astra 2026 review | Adds flair to the familiar

by Vicky Parrott

The Vauxhall Astra is one of the most well-known family cars in the UK. The latest version adds some flair to the familiar - ...

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2026 review | A spacious and stylish family bus

Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2026 review | A spacious and stylish family bus

by Vicky Parrott

The Volkswagen ID Buzz is a fully electric family MPV that also just happens to be one of the most desirable cars on sale.

Volkswagen ID.5 2026 review | Style-led electric family SUV

Volkswagen ID.5 2026 review | Style-led electric family SUV

by Vicky Parrott

The Volkswagen ID.5 is the sportier-looking version of the Volkswagen ID.4. It’s a practical, five-door electric SUV, but the...

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026 review | Genuinely luxurious electric seven-seater

Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026 review | Genuinely luxurious electric seven-seater

by Vicky Parrott

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a pure-electric, full-sized seven-seat SUV that’s luxurious enough to step on the toes of Land Rover a...

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Toyota bZ4X 2026 review | A sensible, well-equipped electric SUV

Toyota bZ4X 2026 review | A sensible, well-equipped electric SUV

by Vicky Parrott

The Toyota bZ4X is a mid-sized electric crossover SUV that offers an alternative to cars such as the Nissan Ariya, Tesla Mode...

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Nissan X-Trail 2026 review | A surprisingly capable and versatile family SUV

Nissan X-Trail 2026 review | A surprisingly capable and versatile family SUV

by Vicky Parrott

The Nissan X-Trail is a large family SUV that’s offered with a choice of five- or seven-seat layouts, and an intriguing ‘e-Po...

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Volkswagen ID.7 2026 review | An easygoing electric executive car

Volkswagen ID.7 2026 review | An easygoing electric executive car

by Vicky Parrott

The Volkswagen ID.7 is the firm's electric executive car, which offers a long range and exceptional amounts of interior space...

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Range Rover 2026 review | Still the definitive luxury SUV

Range Rover 2026 review | Still the definitive luxury SUV

by Vicky Parrott

The Range Rover is a large, luxury SUV, but you probably know that since it’s also a household name that has defined the pres...

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Vicky Parrott: Battery pre-conditioning is the EV essential that nobody talks about

Vicky Parrott: Battery pre-conditioning is the EV essential that nobody talks about

by Vicky Parrott

It sounds like a hugely geeky thing that you need never bother yourself about, but a manual battery pre-heat button is key to...

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2026 review | Executive saloon combines comfort and tech

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2026 review | Executive saloon combines comfort and tech

by Vicky Parrott

Mercedes-Benz's traditional executive saloon offers huge mile-covering ability and a mix of diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid...

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MGS5 EV 2026 review | High-value mid-size SUV

MGS5 EV 2026 review | High-value mid-size SUV

by Vicky Parrott

The MGS5 is a mid-sized electric family SUV that offers up to 298 miles of WLTP range, loads of space and great standard equi...

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Mercedes-AMG SL 2026 review | A luxurious drop-top sports car

Mercedes-AMG SL 2026 review | A luxurious drop-top sports car

by Vicky Parrott

The Mercedes-AMG SL is a two-seat roadster, with a history that stretches right back to the 1950s. This latest generation is ...

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Peugeot 408 2026 review | Striking and practical five-door hatchback

Peugeot 408 2026 review | Striking and practical five-door hatchback

by Vicky Parrott

The Peugeot 408 is a distinctive mid-sized, five-door ‘fastback’, that blends saloon, hatchback, coupe and SUV body shapes. T...

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Mercedes-Benz EQB 2026 review | A good-value seven-seat electric SUV

Mercedes-Benz EQB 2026 review | A good-value seven-seat electric SUV

by Vicky Parrott

If you're after a practical seven-seat SUV that runs on electric power, the Mercedes EQB should be on your shortlist – it's a...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2026 review | Smart and upmarket family SUV

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2026 review | Smart and upmarket family SUV

by Vicky Parrott

The Mercedes GLC is a mid-sized family SUV that’s available with a wide range of engines, including a long-range plug-in hybr...

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Toyota GR86 (2022-2025) review | Simple sports car fun

Toyota GR86 (2022-2025) review | Simple sports car fun

by Vicky Parrott

The Toyota GR86 is the replacement for the GT86 sports coupe, which shares that car's ethos of light-weight, limited-grip, ba...

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Lexus RZ 2026 review | A refined and classy electric SUV

Lexus RZ 2026 review | A refined and classy electric SUV

by Vicky Parrott

The Lexus RZ is a large luxury all-electric SUV that shares the same underpinnings as the Toyota bZ4X – and enjoys a similar ...

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