SUV reviews

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe review: Full range detailed

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the second-biggest SUV made by the Korean giant, with space for up to seven in its luxurious cabin

May 20, 2015

2014-15 Hyundai Accent Review

The Hyundai Accent is a city car that is bigger than most, and you can have hatchback or a sedan. This review covers the Accent range prior to September 2015.

May 19, 2015

Subaru WRX STI long-term update

Can the STI still cut it when the tarmac runs out?

May 18, 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road

Stephen Corby reviews the long-awaited fourth installment of Australia’s favourite car-based movie franchise

Snackable Review: Kia Carnival

In the wise words of Sir Mix-a-lot, this “baby got back”!

Snackable Review: Mazda CX-3

Surf board, handsome man, pretty lady, road trips, city scape, lifestyle. Cue the Mazda CX-3, everything you want in a small SUV.

Snackable Review: Suzuki Celerio

As the old German proverb goes, “what is cheap is always the most costly”, but according to reports, the Suzuki Celerio throws this theory right off course.

2015 Audi RS 6 Avant review

Audi applies the mid-life polish to its uber-wagon, tweaking the styling, updating in-car technology and wringing a squeak more efficiency from the 4.0-litre boosted V8. Quattro grip and 412kW still delivers a knockout combo

2015 Hyundai Elantra Review

The Elantra is the sedan version of the Hyundai i30 hatch. It has a comfortable cabin, and lots of equipment for the money. This review covers Elantras on sale prior to March 2006.

May 13, 2015

2015 Toyota Camry Atara SX review

A new look for the the locally made Toyota Camry and a new sports-focused model combine with more realistic pricing to make the mid-sized sedan more appealing

May 12, 2015

2015 Mini Cooper S JCW review

Style meets substance as a big-daddy engine is shoved into the Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works performance machine

May 11, 2015

2016 Skoda Superb review

The latest Skoda Superb is the third-generation version, based on the upcoming Passat. Out goes the dowdy styling and in comes a sleek, spacious and ultra-smooth hatch-backed sedan that deserves to make a massive splash when it (finally) surfaces in early 2016

May 8, 2015

2015 Isuzu D-Max X-Runner review

Isuzu empties the options list into the D-Max for the X-Runner special edition. Despite the showroom garnish, it’s still an appealingly tough old boot

May 7, 2015

2015 Audi A6 Allroad quattro review

Audi has launched a two-car Allroad quattro range with the new A6 Allroad to become the only wagon option in its niche

May 7, 2015

2015 Hyundai ix35 Range Review

The Hyundai ix35 is among the less costly family SUVs, and it has a five-year warranty. You can choose 2WD or AWD, and unusually for a car like this there is a full spare tyre.

May 6, 2015

2015 Hyundai i20 Range Review

The Hyundai i20 is designed to get you around a city without making a meal of your savings. Steering is light, it is easy to park, and it comes with a five-year warranty.

May 6, 2015

2015 Holden Cascada review

The Opel sourced Astra hatch has just made a return to the Lion brand’s line-up, bringing with it the convertible Cascada

May 6, 2015

2015 Skoda Fabia Combi review

May 5, 2015

First fang: 2015 Ford Focus ST

Ford’s hot Focus gets a mid-cycle update

2014-15 Toyota HiLux Review

For decades the Toyota Hilux has been the default choice for anybody chasing a rugged and reliable 4WD ute. This review covers HiLuxes on sale prior to the update of October 2015.

2014-15 Ford Ranger Review

The 2014-15 Ford Ranger is rugged but easy to live with. All models have electronic stability control, and all but one have six airbags. It is available in 2WD and 4WD form.

2015 Ford Focus ST review

The facelifted Ford Focus ST takes the fight to Volkswagen’s all-conquering Golf GTI with a trendy new look, a much-improved interior and a sharper chassis

2015 Holden Astra GTC Sport, Holden Astra VXR review

The Holden Astra GTC and VXR mark the start of Holden’s five-year European product onslaught, and follows GM’s aborted attempt in 2012 to relaunch Opel in Oz

May 1, 2015