AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

Walkinshaw W557 review
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2017 Walkinshaw W557 review

First drive of Walkinshaw’s 557kW/930Nm monster

Mercedes AMG E63 S drive
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 S review: first drive

AMG’s big, bad bruiser now comes with all-paw grip and enough forced-induction grunt to blur the horizon.

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2017 Audi Q5 review

All-new Q5 delivers exactly what’s asked of it, and looks set to assume sales leadership in its class

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2017 Ford GT review

It’s a ‘racecar for the road’ in every way, both good and bad

2017 Audi SQ5 review
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2017 Audi SQ5 review

Ingolstadt replaces the old diesel SQ5 with a slicker turbocharged petrol model. While it lacks the old car’s sledgehammer torque, the latest car is lighter, smarter and better to drive. But without the punchy oil burner, the SQ5 could struggle to differentiate itself.

Hyundai i30 N prototype
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Hyundai i30 N prototype review

Hyundai Golf GTI-fighting i30 N on Aussie soil, even before it’s revealed

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2015-2017 Volkswagen Golf Review (Golf 7)

The Volkswagen Golf is an accomplished city car that feels at home on freeways, and is unusually smooth on rough roads. This review covers Golfs on sale prior to August 2017.

2017 Ford Escape Ambiente FWD manual quick review
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2017 Ford Escape Ambiente FWD manual quick review

The entry-level Ford Escape is pleasant to drive and isn’t too short on features.

2017 McLaren 570S
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2017 McLaren 570S review

First Aussie drive in McLaren’s twin-turbo baby

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part one
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2017 Holden Astra RS long-term review

Can this muscular Astra win over our resident cynic?

Toyota C-HR v Honda HR-V VTi comparison review
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Toyota C-HR v Honda HR-V VTi comparison review

It’s funky newcomer versus trusty old steed in this C-HR versus HR-V showdown. Both front-wheel CVT Autos, but they differ in more than just styling.

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part three
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2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part three

With a chance to stretch its legs, will the Astra continue to impress with its driving ability?

2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 sandown
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2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 long-term update 4

The Skoda tests its mettle on track

Mercedes-AMG C43 long-term review
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Mercedes-AMG C43 long-term review

Is the new C43 a ‘proper’ AMG? Time to find out

BMW F90 M5
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BMW F90 M5 prototype review: First Drive

Purists look away now: the BMW M5 embraces all-wheel drive, and is all the better for it

2017 Renault Megane Intens sedan quick review
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2017 Renault Megane Intens sedan quick review

Comfort-focused Intens variant is one of two Megane sedans joining the hatch and wagon to make up the fourth-gen range

2017 Ford Escape Trend quick review
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2017 Ford Escape Trend quick review

Ford’s mid-size SUV offering has dynamic prowess and a lusty engine on its side

2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 132TSI Review
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 132TSI Review

Diesel grunt, more choice and sharp tech keeps Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack in the running as a strong SUV alternative

2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack quick review
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack quick review

Volkswagen’s go-anywhere Golf gets a mid-life refresh but the Alltrack update is more than a mild makeover

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce review

Mid-range Italian tries its best QV impersonation

2017 Mercedes GLC 220 d
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Review

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a beautifully tailored, five-seat, medium SUV, with all-wheel drive, a long feature list, and a premium feel that few alternatives match.

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2017 Renault Megane GT wagon review

THE Renault Megane GT hatch has been joined by a wagon version that offers more in terms of space and practicality without compromising performance

2018 Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Comfortline review
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2018 Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Comfortline review

Tech, performance and styling ensemble keeps Volkswagen Golf ahead of the pack

2017 Honda Civic Type R quick review
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2017 Honda Civic Type R quick review

It’s Honda’s entry into the raging hot hatch war, but does it live up to the hype?