AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

2007 Suzuki Swift Sport review
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2007 Suzuki Swift Sport review: classic MOTOR

With a tasty suspension and chassis package, Suzuki gets it right with its feisty hot hatch

2000 Holden Commodore VU SS ute classic motor feature
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2000 Holden Commodore VU SS ute review: classic MOTOR

This great Aussie icon is a far cry from driving purity, but hell, it’s a V8, ain’t it?

2017 Kia Picanto S
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2017 Kia Picanto S long-term review

Kia’s Picanto S, the South-Korean manufacturer’s cheapest offering, is quickly adding some much need zest to Cam’s now longer commute to work

2018 Ferrari Portofino
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2018 Ferrari Portofino review

Faster and more agile, but there’s still a missing link

Lexus RX350L cover MAIN
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2018 Lexus RX 350L Review

LEXUS finally has a seven-seat offering that doesn’t cost six digits, with the RX SUV’s rump gaining a few extra inches of real estate to squeeze in an extra pair of pews.

2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0I-S long-term car review
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2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0I-S long-term car review

Can a sedan version of the Subaru Impreza carry the load?

Video Volkswagen Arteon vs Kia Stinger vs Commodore SS-V
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Video: Volkswagen Arteon vs Kia Stinger vs Commodore SS-V

Can a pair of newcomers from Kia and Volkswagen soothe the sting of the V8 sedan’s demise?

2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster review
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2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster review

Nissan’s Roadster refuses to age aesthetically, but time’s catching up on the mechanicals

2018 Nissan Patrol review
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2018 Nissan Patrol review

Clever driver-assist technology comes to the Nissan Patrol including a rear-vision mirror that can see through rear-seat passengers

Honda Civic Type R v Subaru WRX STi comparison review
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Honda Civic Type R v Subaru WRX STi comparison review

Subaru’s aging tuner champion goes head to head with Honda’s newest road racer

2007 Mitsubishi Evo MiEV review classic MOTOR
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2007 Mitsubishi Evo MiEV review: classic MOTOR

With as much torque as a GT Falcon, Mitsu’s electric Evo is high voltage

2007 Audi R8 V8 review classic MOTOR
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2007 Audi R8 V8 review: classic MOTOR

We ride in Audi’s 301km/h supercar and discover a smooth operator

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2018 Ford Mustang GT review

A first drive on US turf reveals minor updates make for a more complete Ford Mustang

2018 Holden Commodore Quick Review
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2018 Holden Commodore Quick Review

The Commodore undergoes a paradigm shift with the new-generation, European-built ZB range

2018 Holden Commodore review
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2018 Holden Commodore review

HOLDEN is continuing the full-sized family-car line the 48-215 started in 1948 with the ZB, but there the similarities finish.

2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition review
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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition review

Australian-exclusive MX-5 special gains subtle enhancements and track-day cred

2018 mazda mx 5 rf gt le test drive review
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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Edition review

Mazda’s feisty mite scores some key upgrades

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Tunehouse Subaru BRZ review

Subie’s Boxer enters the ring packing Tunehouse’s turbo tech, landing a knockout blow to the standard BRZ

2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition quick review
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition quick review

This limited run of premium hatchbacks could put a luxe badge on your driveway, for less money

2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition review
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition review

Merc prepares to clear the decks of its likeable little runabout with a smart-looking special edition

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 quick review
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2018 Volvo XC60 T6 quick review

The punchiest purely petrol-powered XC60 appears a tempting proposition but is it as good as it looks on paper?

X3 xDrive 20d
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2018 BMW X3 Range Review

The BMW X3 is a sporty medium SUV with enthusiastic but frugal engines, a slick eight-speed automatic gearbox, enjoyable all-wheel drive handling, and a big five-seat cabin.

2006 BMW Z4 M roadster review classic MOTOR feature
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2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster review: classic MOTOR

Take one Z4, blend one M3 motor and stir long, hard and fast

2003 Ford Falcon XR8 review classic MOTOR past blast
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2003 Ford Falcon XR8 review: classic MOTOR

Ford’s most powerful V8 is a mixed bag