AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

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2015 Lexus RC 350 First Drive Review

Stylish sports coupe for less cash than its Euro rivals looks great, rides well, but won’t upset the current sports coupe podium.

Lexus RC200t review
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2016 Lexus RC200t review

Lexus has finally force-fed its sporty looking RC coupe, adopting the 2.0-litre turbo four from sister-car the IS sedan.

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2016 Mini Clubman Review

The Clubman is the biggest, roomiest and most practical Mini you can buy. It still steers like a go-kart, and the least costly Clubman has a great little engine.

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Toyota HiLux SR5 Dual Cab Review

Toyota’s first new HiLux in 10 years is big news and is set to transport Aussie tradies and 4x4ers for another decade.

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2015 Lotus Exige S Auto First Drive Review

Exige self-shifter remains a raw machine. In fact it’s the most focused road-racing car this side of an Ariel Atom or KTM Crossbow. Not for everyone.

Mazda MX-5 driving front side
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2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre review

A bigger engine debuts with bigger wheels and tyres on the Mazda MX-5 roadster. So is the 2.0-litre a sweeter steer than the delectable 1.5?

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II review
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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II review

Hyundai has brought a clutch of driver aids to its popular Santa Fe seven-seat SUV, and retuned the diesel engine.

Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre
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Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre review

Does more power equal more fun in the new MX-5?

Lamborghini Huracán review
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Lamborghini Huracán review

Has Lamborghini built a better baby Bull?

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2015 Mazda MX-5 First Drive Review

Fourth gen MX-5 goes back to the future, and it’s brilliant. Who says they don’t build ‘em like they used to?

Red Porsche Macan Driving
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2016 Porsche Macan GTS review

The 2016 Porsche Macan GTS will slide into the German brand’s medium SUV line-up between S and Turbo. It’s the sportiest Macan of all, according to Porsche

Mazda CX-9 front driving
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2016 Mazda CX-9 Prototype Review

A stint behind the wheel of a heavily disguised Mazda CX-9 suggests there will be much to look forward to from the longer, lighter, and more punchy seven-seater.

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2015-2016 Audi A3 and S3 Review

The Audi A3 wraps small, classy bodies around a stunning interior, and spoils buyers with multiple engines. This review covers A3s on sale prior to the upgrade of December 2016.

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2015 Hyundai Veloster First Drive Review

The updated version of Hyundai’s quirky asymmetrical hatch is improved in most ways, but still not the sportscar it thinks it is.

Ferrari California T review
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Ferrari California T review

Ferrari’s muscled up its California in a return to the turbo. And it’s brilliant

Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf vs Toyota Corolla
Comparisons

Ford Focus v Toyota Corolla v Volkswagen Golf comparison review

These three hatchbacks hit the sweet spot. But have Corolla and Focus improved enough to reel in the mighty Golf?

Mercedes-Maybach S600 review
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Mercedes-Maybach S600 review

Merc’s ultra-luxury limo reviewed from front seat and rear

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2015 Ford Mondeo First Drive Review

The Ford Mondeo is a cracker, and raises the mainstream medium car benchmark.

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Snackable Review: Hyundai Tucson Highlander

The Hyundai Tucson Highlander impresses with its technology and value. Here is what you need to know about it.

Mini Cooper S Clubman review
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Mini Cooper S Clubman review

Mini stretches out its Cooper S

Ferrari LaFerrari review
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Ferrari LaFerrari review

What’s the one thing you don’t want when testing a 708kW Ferrari? Rain.

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2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV First Drive Review

Alfa’s hot hatch upgraded with a great drivetrain and chassis, compromised by so-so steering feel, dynamic niggles and quality question marks.

Porsche Boxster GTS review
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Porsche Boxster GTS review

A bit more power and some mascara works wonders

2016 red Toyota Prius
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2016 Toyota Prius review

Toyota has launched the fourth-generation of its environmental poster car, the petrol-electric hybrid Prius.