AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

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2015 Holden Astra VXR First Drive Review

Hot hatch reload with a Holden badge. Quick, sharp dynamically, and aggressively priced, the VXR is a primo hot hatch option.

2016 Volkswagen T6 Transporter review
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2016 Volkswagen T6 Transporter review

Volkswagen has smartened up its genre-creating Transporter range, with better diesels and updated cabins

Caterham CSR 175 review
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Caterham CSR 175 review

When invited to punt the Ford-powered Caterham CSR 175 we grabbed it

2016 Mazda MX-5 Club BBS Pack review
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Club BBS Pack review

US buyers of the new Mazda MX-5 can option Brembo brakes, Bilstein suspension and forged BBS wheels. Should we envy them?

Range Rover Hybrid review
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Range Rover Hybrid review

Electrified Rangie great in theory, but in practice?

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Holden Astra GTC Sport Video Review

If sporty hatchbacks are your thing, we reckon the Holden Astra is one of the better looking options. This model has been around for a while, but it still represents good value, and it’s fun! Especially in what Holden calls, Sunny Melon Yellow.

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Snackable Review: Holden Astra GTC Sport

It may not be the newest kid on the block, but keen drivers and the budget conscious will appreciate the Holden Astra.

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2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI First Drive Review

Mini-Me Golf GTI is even better, a substantial step forward for an already accomplished performer.

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2015 Renault Sport Megane RS275 Cup Premium First Drive Review

The current RenaultSport Megane 275 Cup Premium may be in the twilight of its life, but key upgrades – and brilliant fundamentals – keep it utterly engaging and hugely desirable.

2016 Audi TT Sport Quattro
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2016 Audi TT Quattro Sport long-term car review

Not a bad ‘first car’ for Wheels’ newest family member. Tony O’Kane acquaints himself with his sleek new Audi TT long-termer.

2015 Hyundai Accent Active review
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2015 Hyundai Accent Active review

Cut-price Accent ushers in smaller, less powerful engine, but willing CVT makes up points for the car that replaces the i20 at the bottom of the Hyundai range.

Holden ClubSport R8 Sedan
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HSV Clubsport R8 long-term review

Time for Damo to (re)connect with his inner Bogan, in his first – and likely last – Australian built long-termer.

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLC First Drive Review

Handsome C-Class based SUV finally makes it to Oz with plenty of standard spec and decent performance right out of the box.

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Volvo XC90 safety technology in the cloud

New Volvo XC90 shows how car makers will use ‘The Cloud’ to save lives.

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2015 Audi TT First Drive Review

The evolution of a design icon continues. The TT is beautiful and fun. It’s not a through and through sportscar, but it doesn’t need to be.

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Snackable Review: Subaru Forester XT

The high-riding Subaru Forester is about as practical as family cars get while still being fun to drive.

2016 Lexus LX570 review
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2016 Lexus LX570 review

You don’t even need a road to enjoy the latest updates to Lexus’s rolling palace.

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2015 Jaguar F-Type First Drive Review

Major upgrades for new model year bring improved dynamics and a manual option to make the F-Type even more desirable.

Haval H8 front side
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2016 Haval H8 review

Chinese carmaker Haval has landed in Australia to fight for buyers in the fastest-growing class in the market – SUVs. Does it have a chance?

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2015 Mercedes A45 AMG First Drive Review

Is the Mercedes A45 AMG the hottest hot hatch currently on sale in Australia?

Range Rover Sport SVR
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Range Rover Sport SVR review

Is this the ultimate road-going, er, off-roader?

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Volkswagen Golf Video Review

The Volkswagen Golf is one of those choices that doesn’t really have that WOW factor. But 2015 dramas aside, it’s actually pretty hard to fault. With so much going for it, it’s no surprise it’s one of Australia’s most popular small cars.

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Snackable Review: Volkswagen Golf

The VW Golf is a popular all-round and a testament to its popularity in Australia. It’s stylish, and with such a big range, there’s something for everyone from the standard hatchback to the powerful GTI and even the exclusive convertible Cabriolet.

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2015 Holden Commodore SS V Redline First Drive Review

Bigger, more power, louder V8, practical and comfortable – exactly what we’d expect from Holden’s most popular nameplate.