AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

2016 Mercedes-Benz G500
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2016 Mercedes-Benz G500 review

It’s as authentic as ever, but the latest update to the G-Wagen brings driving tweaks and a new V8 engine

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Renault Clio Video Review

Renault knows how to make a fun hatchback, and the Clio is just that. A chic city car with style for days, not to mention proper performance credentials at the top end of the Clio range.

BMW 3 Series v Audi A4 v Infinit Q50 v Lexus IS v Mercedes C-Class comparison review
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BMW 3 Series v Audi A4 v Infinit Q50 v Lexus IS v Mercedes C-Class comparison review

Pay attention Australia: this could be the first of the ‘new’ traditional rear-wheel drive sedan stoushes for our post-Falcadore future.

Audi S8 review
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Audi S8 review

Rich and terrified of flying? Step this way

2016 Skoda Octavia RS 230 review
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2016 Skoda Octavia RS 230 review

Skoda has added an electronic front diff and more power to its sought-after Octavia RS, to form the RS 230. Will it be worth an even longer wait?

Audi A4
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2016 Audi A4 review

Don’t be misled by the familiar look. Under the skin, Audi’s all-new A4 packs a technological arsenal intended to unleash hell on 3 Series and C Class

2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo review
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2016 Nissan GT-R Nismo review

Wings and things make it faster ’round the ’Ring

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2015 Jeep Renegade First Drive Review

Jeep’s compact SUV has a distinctive design, excellent dynamics and fair-dinkum off-road ability. Needs more grunt though; especially the base 1.6.

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2015 Holden Insignia VXR First Drive Review

Rebadged Opel now hottish Holden mid-size sedan with plenty of fruit and handsome styling, but not the performance car we were hoping for.

Hyundai i30 SR review
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Hyundai i30 SR review

Is the new i30 SR a hot hatch – or a warm one?

Kia Picanto
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2016 Kia Picanto review

Due here in March, the five-door Picanto hatch will woo young buyers with style and value – as Kia boldly goes where Volkswagen, Fiat and Ford have failed

Peugeot 308 Access versus Renault Megane TCe120 versus Volkswagen Golf 90
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Peugeot 308 Access v Renault Megane TCe120 v Volkswagen Golf 90 comparison review

In an ever-automated world, here are three affordable Euro manuals that prove it’s great to shift your own gears

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Snackable Review: Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a chic city car with style for days, coupled with proper performance credentials at the top end of the Renaultsport range.

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Snackable Review: Audi A7 3.0 TDI Quattro

For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Audi’s A7 ‘coupe-sedan’ offers plenty of style with a healthy amount of substance.

2015 Suzuki Vitara
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2015 Suzuki Vitara review

Suzuki is back in the small-SUV game in a big way with the Vitara, a monocoque rival for the Mazda CX-3 that majors on style, space, handling, and personalisation

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Snackable Review: Toyota 86

The Toyota 86 offers big value on the ‘smiles per mile’ scale. It may not be the quickest in a straight line, but few can match it for fun factor through the bends.

Audi RS5 Cabrio review
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Audi RS5 Cabrio review

Sounds and looks fat but not lean where it counts

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Mitsubishi Triton Video Review

The Mitsubishi Triton may not take the title as the best of the best, but as Mitsubishi’s best-selling vehicle, it comes in as a great option for a multi-purpose ute.

Holden Trax v Honda HR-V v Mazda CX-3 sTouring v Renault Captur v Suzuki S-Cross comparison review
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Holden Trax v Honda HR-V v Mazda CX-3 sTouring v Renault Captur v Suzuki S-Cross comparison review

Boom, boom, boom goes the baby SUV as Renault, Mazda and Honda throw sexy new metal into this fast-growing segment

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Snackable Review: Porsche Cayman

In many ways the Porsche Cayman is the ultimate sports car. Brilliant to look at and expertly engineered, it’s also practical and comfortable enough to use every day, yet remains one of the best driver’s cars currently on sale, no matter which variant you choose.

2016 Holden Astra review
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2016 Holden Astra review

The Opel Astra is new from the ground up, and will headline a cutting edge, high-tech future for Holden when it replaces the Cruze

Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 v Renault Clio v Peugeot  208 v  Honda Jazz v Suzuki Swift v Ford  Fiesta v Toyota Yaris v Holden Barina comparison review
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VW Polo v Mazda 2 v Renault Clio v Peugeot 208 v Honda Jazz v Suzuki Swift v Ford Fiesta v Toyota Yaris v Holden Barina comparison review

Nine feisty, funky and affordable hatchbacks duke it out for urban supremacy. Can our reigning champ and 2010 COTY winner Volkswagen Polo blitz this fresh field of contenders?

2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review
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2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review

The second-generation Passat Alltrack is claimed to be lighter, faster and more fuel efficient. Should it be on your SUV shortlist?

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Snackable Review: Holden Commodore SS V Redline

The true-blue Holden Commodore SS V Redline combines a powerful V8 with the practical chops of a long-distance tourer. This is one serious sports sedan.