AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

2017 Kia Rio review video
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2017 Kia Rio review video

Roomy Rio is full of surprises after a recent update, and keeps its industry-leading warranty

2018 Kia Optima review video
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2018 Kia Optima review video

GT brings turbo power to steadily evolving Kia Optima range

2017 Ford Herrod Performance Mustang review
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2017 Ford Herrod Performance Mustang review

Melbourne based Herrod Performance gives the Mustang 500kW of grunt along with a lesson in road manners

2017 Kia Rio Si v 2017 Mazda 2 Genki comparison
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2017 Kia Rio Si v 2017 Mazda 2 Genki comparison

Does the all-new Kia Rio have what it takes to beat one of the benchmarks cars of the light car segment?

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2015-2016 Nissan Pulsar Review

A long, broad body on a lengthy wheelbase gives the Nissan Pulsar generous interior space for a small car, and the sedan a gigantic boot.

Kia Cerato Sport Quick Review
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Kia Cerato Sport Quick Review

Kia has introduced a new mid-spec model that pulls on a tracksuit, but doesn’t bother changing out of its Ugg boots

2016 Mazda MX-5 long term review p1
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2017 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Roadster GT long term review

Hello MX-5! Welcoming 2.0-litre ‘big block’ to The Garage

BMW M2 Pure v Ford Focus RS v Porsche 718 Boxster S
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BMW M2 Pure v Ford Focus RS v Porsche 718 Boxster S

We took three of the most in-demand manual heroes for a jaunt up central Victorian mountain roads, yet this is more a celebration than a comparison.

Holden SS-V Redline v HSV Clubsport LSA 30 v Tickford Mustang 360 v Tickford Mustang 500
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Holden SS-V Redline v HSV Clubsport LSA 30 v Tickford Mustang 360 v Tickford Mustang 500

Tickford’s hotted-up V8 Mustangs aim to blow Holden’s establishment into early retirement

2017 Skoda Octavia RS230
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2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 long-term update 3

Our resident Czech spends a day out with friends for a good cause

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2017 Mazda 2 Genki quick review

The Mazda 2 proves that light cars can be well equipped and fun to drive while remaining affordable.

2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review
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2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review

The all-new Kia Rio holds up well against most of its light-car competitors but how does it fare against the highly regarded Mazda 2?

2017 BMW 530e iPerformance Quick Review
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2017 BMW 530e iPerformance Quick Review

BMW rounds out its 5 Series offerings with a plug-in hybrid executive saloon that costs no more than the fossil fuel-burning alternative to buy

2017 BMW 530e iPerformance review
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2017 BMW 530e iPerformance review

BMW’s all-new 5 Series range adds a plug-in hybrid version, but without the price hike the tech usually attracts

2017 lexus lc500 aust front side action
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2017 Lexus LC500 review

Striking concept car looks wrap an all-new platform and the most encouraging sporty Lexus since the one and only LFA

2018 Lexus LC 500 Hybrid main
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2018 Lexus LC 500 Hybrid review

Hybrid works better on paper than on the road

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk review released
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk first drive review

The addition of the off-road-focused Trailhawk has expanded the repertoire of an updated Grand Cherokee line-up.

2018 Lexus LC 500 driving front1
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2018 Lexus LC 500 review

Lexus takes another step forward with flagship V8 two-door

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2017 Kia Rio Si quick review

Kia introduced the fourth generation of its popular Rio light hatch earlier this year, bringing with it a European-inspired look and enhanced ride

2017 Suzuki Swift quick review
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2017 Suzuki Swift quick review

Suzuki’s all-new instalment in the long-running Swift series arrives in Australia, with a four-model lineup and significant improvements to space, refinement, safety and driveability.

Honda Civic Type R:  13 things you didn’t know
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Honda Civic Type R: 13 things you didn’t know

The wait is nearly over for Honda’s hot hatch and its potent performance details are starting to trickle out ahead of its arrival later this year. Here’s the low-down

Mazda CX-5 review video
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Mazda CX-5 review video

Mazda addresses key criticisms of the old car to defend the CX-5’s position as Australia’s most popular mid-size SUV

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2017 Audi TT RS quick review

Audi’s TT range has a new flagship, with the gorgeous sports coupe treated to a full RS makeover

2017 Suzuki Swift review
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2017 Suzuki Swift review

Can the new Suzuki Swift live up to the charms and successes of its predecessors?