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.

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

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

Updated on 6 May 2026

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

Updated on 6 May 2026

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

Updated on 1 May 2026

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

Updated on 28 April 2026

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

Updated on 27 April 2026

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

Updated on 27 April 2026

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

Updated on 23 April 2026

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

Updated on 22 April 2026

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

Updated on 20 April 2026

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

Updated on 15 April 2026

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

Updated on 15 April 2026

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

Updated on 15 April 2026

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

Updated on 15 April 2026

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

Updated on 15 April 2026

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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The Most Efficient Electric Cars in 2026

The Most Efficient Electric Cars in 2026

Updated on 14 April 2026

There's more of a focus than ever on how to keep energy bills down as much as possible, so the question is: what are the most...

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Vicky Parrott: The Renault Twingo proves that cars are still an emotional purchase

Vicky Parrott: The Renault Twingo proves that cars are still an emotional purchase

Updated on 31 March 2026

CarGurus’ motoring expert and commentator Vicky Parrott has her say on the burning issues in the automotive world. This week,...

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Renault Twingo 2026 review | Small French EV is dripping with appeal

Renault Twingo 2026 review | Small French EV is dripping with appeal

Updated on 31 March 2026

The Renault Twingo is a small, affordable EV. It’s a brilliant example of modern-retro design, and has a WLTP range of up to...

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Honda Prelude 2026 review | A welcome return, and now with hybrid power

Honda Prelude 2026 review | A welcome return, and now with hybrid power

Updated on 26 March 2026

The Honda Prelude is a two-door, 2+2 coupe that uses a clever hybrid powertrain to offer efficient running costs with usable,...

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Kia Soul EV (2015-2019) review | A rare but capable electric crossover

Kia Soul EV (2015-2019) review | A rare but capable electric crossover

Updated on 26 March 2026

The Kia Soul EV can't match the range of more modern EVs, but if it's only ever going to be used for mainly shorter journeys,...

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Range Rover Sport 2026 review | Range Rover luxury in a pair of trainers

Range Rover Sport 2026 review | Range Rover luxury in a pair of trainers

Updated on 24 March 2026

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a luxury SUV that offers high-class finish, superb refinement and comfort, good handling ...

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Kia Soul EV (2020-2024) review | A bargain long-range used EV

Kia Soul EV (2020-2024) review | A bargain long-range used EV

Updated on 24 March 2026

The third-generation Kia Soul might be electric only, but that doesn't diminish its appeal. In fact, this is the most convinc...

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Kia Soul (2015-2019) review | An EV pioneer

Kia Soul (2015-2019) review | An EV pioneer

Updated on 24 March 2026

The Kia Soul offered eye-catching styling, roomy back seats, and the option of electric power, all the way back in 2015

Citroen C5 X (2022-2025) review | Roomy, comfortable alternative to an SUV

Citroen C5 X (2022-2025) review | Roomy, comfortable alternative to an SUV

Updated on 18 March 2026

The Citroen C5 X is an unusual mix of saloon, SUV and estate car. It's also tremendously comfortable and refreshingly quirky ...

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Vicky Parrott: Do we really need so many different car models?

Vicky Parrott: Do we really need so many different car models?

Updated on 12 March 2026

CarGurus’ motoring expert and commentator Vicky Parrott has her say on the burning issues in the automotive world. This week,...

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