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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:

Audi Q4 E-Tron Review (2021-present)

Audi Q4 E-Tron Review (2021-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Audi Q4 E-Tron is a mid-sized, pure electric SUV that takes on a host of other plug-in family SUVs in the £40 - £55k pric...

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Audi E-Tron Review (2018-present)

Audi E-Tron Review (2018-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Audi E-Tron is a fully electric SUV that was Introduced in 2018. It's offered with two battery sizes and has a seriously ...

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Audi A8 Review (2018-present)

Audi A8 Review (2018-present)

by Vicky Parrott

If you're after a large and luxurious executive car, the Audi A8 is well worth considering as an alternative to the Mercedes ...

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Audi A1 Review (2018-present)

Audi A1 Review (2018-present)

by Vicky Parrott

Upmarket yet restrained looks and a premium image make the Audi A1 a sensible alternative to the more extrovert Mini, albeit ...

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Smart #1 Review (2024-present)

Smart #1 Review (2024-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Smart #1 is a great all-rounder that’s well-priced, really generously equipped and generally comfy and pleasant to drive....

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Review (2021-present)

Ford Mustang Mach-E Review (2021-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Ford Mustang Mach-e is a large, pure electric family SUV that offers a fun drive, Tesla-style touchscreen interface and t...

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Seat Mii Review (2012-2021)

Seat Mii Review (2012-2021)

by Vicky Parrott

The Seat Mii is one of the best small cars you can buy. It’s fun yet comfortable, and was offered for most of its life as a s...

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Mazda MX-30 Review (2020-present)

Mazda MX-30 Review (2020-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Mazda MX-30 is a quirky urban hatchback with SUV styling. It is available as a fully electric car or a range extender wit...

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Audi e-tron GT Review (2021-present)

Audi e-tron GT Review (2021-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Audi e-tron GT is a luxury, pure electric sporting grand tourer that feels properly extravagant and classy.

Suzuki Jimny Review (2018-2024)

Suzuki Jimny Review (2018-2024)

by Vicky Parrott

The Suzuki Jimny is a small 4x4 with serious off-road ability beneath its boxy, upright body. Wonderfully single-minded, the ...

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Cupra Formentor Review (2020-present)

Cupra Formentor Review (2020-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Cupra Formentor is one of the most stylish crossovers on sale, but that's not where its appeal ends.

Toyota Corolla Review (2019-present)

Toyota Corolla Review (2019-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Toyota Corolla is a great option if you want an efficient family hatchback with hybrid power. Just watch out for the smal...

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Nissan Leaf Review (2017-2024)

Nissan Leaf Review (2017-2024)

by Vicky Parrott

If you're considering making the switch to electric, the Nissan Leaf is one of the key cars to consider.

Audi A6 e-tron Review (2024-present)

Audi A6 e-tron Review (2024-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Audi A6 e-tron is a large, premium, executive electric car that you can have as a five-door Sportback or as an estate in ...

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Ford Capri Review (2024-present)

Ford Capri Review (2024-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Ford Capri is the new, sportier take on the Ford Explorer: all the same hardware, but with a lower roof, slinkier look an...

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Ford Explorer Review (2024-present)

Ford Explorer Review (2024-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The all-electric Ford Explorer is a five-seat family SUV, which is great to drive, roomy inside and has loads of smart featur...

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Lexus LBX Review (2024-present)

Lexus LBX Review (2024-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Lexus LBX is a small SUV that’s essentially a more premium take on the Toyota Yaris Cross, which itself is a slightly lar...

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Tesla Model 3 Review (2018-present)

Tesla Model 3 Review (2018-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best premium electric cars you can buy. It doesn’t have many direct rivals, since there aren’...

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 Review (2023-present)

Hyundai Ioniq 6 Review (2023-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is an electric car that combines strong range and performance with a unique look.

Jeep Avenger Review (2023-present)

Jeep Avenger Review (2023-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Jeep Avenger is a compact, electric SUV that offers an official WLTP range of 250 miles from its 54kWh lithium-ion batter...

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Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 Review (2017-present)

Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 Review (2017-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the ultimate luxury limousine. As open to personalisation as your wallet allows.

Nissan Leaf Review (2011-2016)

Nissan Leaf Review (2011-2016)

by Vicky Parrott

The Nissan Leaf led the charge (if you’ll forgive the pun) for mainstream pure electric hatchbacks. It championed electric pr...

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Porsche Taycan Review (2019-present)

Porsche Taycan Review (2019-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The electric Porsche Taycan is a remarkable, milestone car; the first pure electric car that can hold its own against the fin...

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Jaguar I-Pace Review (2018-present)

Jaguar I-Pace Review (2018-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Jaguar I-Pace was a pioneering electric SUV that first went on sale in 2018. It's still a fantastic car, as well as an in...

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