AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

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2018 Mini Cooper S Cabrio review

Mini’s open-air Cooper S gains a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox in the chase for even better fuel efficiency

2018 Kia Stinger GT optional exhaust review
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2018 Kia Stinger GT optional exhaust quick performance review

Stinger’s optional pipes not music to our ears

2003 Porsche 911 GT3 review classic MOTOR
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2003 Porsche 911 GT3 review: classic MOTOR

The first 996 GT3 was a shock to the system, but Porsche delivered more with their updated 284kW 996.2 GT3

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2018 Kia Picanto GT-Line quick review

We put Kia’s new flagship Picanto to the test

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Infiniti QX80 v Lexus LX570 comparison review

Down and dirty with the Infiniti QX80 and Lexus LX570, to find out which one scrubs up best

Volvo S60
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2003 Volvo S60 R review: classic MOTOR

With 220kW, Volvo hoped the S60 R would be the fired-up Swede desperate to blow off its good guy image

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2018 Mini Cooper review

The first major revamp of Mini’s current-generation hatch, which adds cosmetic tweaks, welcome technology embellishments, and under-bonnet improvements that save fuel

2003 FPV Falcon GT v HSV Clubsport comparison classic MOTOR
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2003 FPV Falcon GT v HSV Clubsport comparison review: classic MOTOR

When FPV worked its GT up to 290kW, it seemed that it will eat Clubbies for breakfast, but we wondered if HSV had a trick up its sleeve

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Mazda CX-8 Asaki vs Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 140TDI

Mazda’s first CX-8 tries to embarrass a COTY finalist in a seven-seater head-to-head

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2018 Kia Sportage review

More equipment and a supple suspension means this is anything but a mid-life crisis for the Sportage

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Audi Advanced Driving Experience review

Driver training meets track day at Sydney Motorsport Park

2018 BMW 530i Touring performance review
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2018 BMW 530i Touring performance review

Ditch the SUV and shift the family in style

2003 Falcon XR8 vs Commodore SS comparison classic MOTOR
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2003 Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS comparison review: classic MOTOR

Mate against mate. Eight against eight. Is vengeance really sweet or is the SS’ still quick enough to turn the 260kW XR8 tide?

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Ford Mondeo v Holden Calais v Hyundai Sonata v Kia Stinger v Toyota Camry comparison review

The once-invincible medium-to-large class may be pushing against the rising SUV tide, but new talent means it’s worth taking a dip

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Mazda CX-9 v Skoda Kodiaq v Peugeot 5008 comparison review

Peugeot’s fresh and fashionably sleek seven-seater aims to take out two established Wheels favourites in this large SUV three-way

Infiniti Q50 Red Sport long term review
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2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport long-term review

Trying to spark a flame with Infiniti’s new exec express

2003 Audi TT Roadster vs BMW Z4 vs Porsche Boxster comparison review
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2003 Audi TT Roadster vs BMW Z4 vs Porsche Boxster comparison review: classic MOTOR

When the Boxster was the king of the top-down brigade, we put it to the test against the BMW Z4 and the Audi TT Roadster in Southern California

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2019 Subaru Forester review

Fifth-gen Forester shuns turbo boost and diesel grunt in a rationalised rethink of its distinctive mid-size SUV formula

2003 FPV Pursuit 290 review
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2003 FPV Pursuit 290 review: classic MOTOR

The French have fast trains, the Russians have the Antonov. But down here, we’ve got our own way of moving big stuff in a hurry…

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe review

Hyundai’s SUV mainstay grows up (and out) for generation four with Euro-baiting looks, a persuasive driving experience and vastly improved tactility

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2018 Hyundai i30 SR quick review

We’ve already picked the Hyundai i30 SR as the pick of the small Korean hatch’s line-up. Here’s why

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Mazda CX-5 Touring v Jeep Compass Limited comparison review

The Compass nameplate finally finds its bearings with the all-new 2018 model, but how does it measure up to one of the SUV segment’s top dogs?

2018 Ford Fiesta ST first drive performance review
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2018 Ford Fiesta ST performance review

Ford is tempting fate by messing with the winning Fiesta ST formula. However, sometimes change begets greatness

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2018 Mercedes-Benz X350d review

We head to Slovenia for our first taste of Merc’s dual-cab ute in full-strength V6 format