AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

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2017 Audi A4 Range Review

The Audi A4 is a beautifully trimmed, swift and very fuel-efficient mid-sized car. All-wheel drive is optional, and auto-braking is standard.

2017 Kia Picanto review
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2017 Kia Picanto S review

Kia adds more features, style and space to the next generation of its laneway-friendly hatchback.

2017 Kia Picanto quick review
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2017 Kia Picanto quick review

Kia polishes the Picanto for its third generation, and in doing so proves that even bargain-hunters don’t need to compromise on features.

2017 McLaren 720s review
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2017 McLaren 720s review

McLaren’s brand-new 720s supercar is put to the test on track and road

Ford Escape v Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester v Volkswagen Tiguan
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Ford Escape v Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester v Volkswagen Tiguan

Five of the best mid-size SUVs priced in the low- to mid-$30K bracket square off against each other

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2017 Porsche 911 GT3 Quick Review

Porsche’s new GT3 is about the closest thing you can get to a road-legal race car

2017 Holden Astra RS manual quick review
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2017 Holden Astra RS manual quick review

We slip behind the wheel of Holden’s new-gen hatchback, this time in sporty RS form with a traditional six-speed manual stick between the front seats.

2017 Isuzu MU-X Quick Review
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2017 Isuzu MU-X Quick Review

The Isuzu MU-X chases refinement, gears and grunt in this latest Euro 5 update. Noise is down, torque is up and all new 6-speed transmissions bring the thinking person’s SUV in line with major competitors.

2017 Isuzu MU-X review
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2017 Isuzu MU-X review

An engine torque increase, new six-speed transmission and a more refined interior are the leading points to the updated Isuzu MU-X.

2016 Toyota HiLux SR5
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2016 Toyota HiLux SR5 long-term review

Toby Hagon gets in touch with his inner tradie as he resolves to prove whether the Toyota Hilux really is unbreakable.

2017 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T
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2017 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T Review

The rear drive V8 four seater Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T proves less can be more

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S
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2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S Review

Does the Porsche 718 Cayman S’ added speed equal more appeal?

2017 HSV GTS R W1
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2017 HSV GTSR W1 Review

We’ve managed to score a quick steer in the 474kW/815Nm HSV GTSR W1, HSV’s fastest and most expensive model ever

Porsche 991.2 GT3 First Drive
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2017 Porsche 911 GT3 review

Porsche’s previous 911 GT3 was always going to be a hard act to follow, but the 2017 models’ six-speed self-serve gearbox and glorious NA engine will keep the purists content

2017 Lamborghini Aventador S
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2017 Lamborghini Aventador S Review

The Lamborghini Aventador S truly is a Phillip Island kind of car

2017 BMW 540i
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2017 BMW 540i Review

Fantastic Car, just not very inspiring to drive fast

2017 Kia Sportage SLi v Toyota RAV4 GXL
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2017 Kia Sportage SLi v Toyota RAV4 GXL

We compare the Kia Sportage SLi with the Toyota RAV4 GXL to see if one of the new-car market’s favourite cars stands out from one of those from down the back of the pack

Mazda CX-5 v Volkswagen Tiguan v Subaru Forester Comparison Review
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Mazda CX-5 v Volkswagen Tiguan v Subaru Forester Comparison Review

Mazda and VW serve up second-gen versions of their popular mid-size SUVs against one of the segments perennial performers, the Subaru Forester

2017 Audi S4 vs Mercedes-AMG C43 comparison review
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2017 Audi S4 vs Mercedes-AMG C43 comparison review

Can’t spring for the high-performing M3 and C63 flagships of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges? Never fear, for we’ve put their budget-friendly alternatives to the test.

2017 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD Quick Review
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2017 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD Quick Review

The second-generation CX-5 is brimming with improvements over the top-selling previous model

2017 Hyundai Tucson Active X FWD v 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Safety Pack review
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2017 Hyundai Tucson Active X FWD v 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Safety Pack review

We compare the Hyundai Tucson Active X with the Mitsubishi Outlander LS Safety Pack to see if there’s more than a pub meal’s worth of difference between them

2017 Mercedes AMG E43
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 Review

Twin-turbo Mercedes-AMG E43 V6 sedan is surprisingly fun to drive

Mazda MX 5 Cup
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Mazda MX-5 Cup Review

Mazda MX-5 Cup global racer touches down on local soil

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Trendline DSG Quick Review
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Trendline DSG Quick Review

The entry-level Tiguan 110TSI is a sharply-priced European alternative in the Asian-dominated medium SUV segment.