AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

2015 Skoda Fabia review
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2015 Skoda Fabia review

The all-new Skoda Fabia ups the sex appeal of its smallest model with Gen Y-baiting technology, tasteful customisation, and class-leading safety

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Snackable Review: Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 makes for a pretty decent mum- or dad-mobile. From the school drop-off to the bumpy dirt roads, it makes itself at home. It’s pretty good looking too.

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Snackable Review: Holden Cascada

Do you like to feel the wind in your hair as your tyres roll along the road? Are you on a budget? Maybe you should consider the Holden Cascada…

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Snackable Review: Mazda3

Outshining the Toyota Corolla as Australia’s most popular car, it’s not hard to see why the new Mazda3 has won the affection of so many Australians.

2015 Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre review
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2015 Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre review

The 2015 Mazda MX-5 roadster bucks the technology trend towards autonomy to stay true to its driver-focused principles of pure and exciting driving. We drove the 1.5-litre in February, now we’re jumping behind the wheel of the more powerful 2.0-litre version.

Toyota 86 rally car
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Toyota 86 Rally Car review

It’s impossible to have more fun on four wheels

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso v Subaru Outback 2.0D v Ford Mondeo Titanium v Mazda 6 GT comparison review
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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso v Subaru Outback 2.0D v Ford Mondeo Titanium v Mazda 6 GT comparison review

Mid-size passenger wagons compared, in premium trim. In a world gone mad for SUVs, what will happen to the classic family stalwart?

2015 Holden Insignia VXR review
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2015 Holden Insignia VXR review

The 2015 Holden GA Series II Insignia VXR is less about the car and more about brand rebuilding, especially in the medium class, where for generations the company has fielded flop after flop. So, if nothing else, this rebadged performance Opel is the anti-Camry.

2015 Audi A1 review
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2015 Audi A1 review

Rather than watch Mini erode the A1’s lead in the posh baby spice club, Audi has sharpened the value, lowered prices and – best of all – dropped a sizzling 1.0-litre three-pot turbo in the base model, creating a more compelling (and fun) proposition.

2015 Mercedes GLE Coupe review
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe review

Better fuel efficiency and manners for Mercedes-Benz’s best-selling SUV wagon; and it gets a swoopy Coupe brother to rival the BMW X6.

2015 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid review
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2015 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid review

Honda attempts to reassert its technological prowess with a new-generation ‘i-MMD’ hybrid drivetrain headlining a new range-topping Accord variant

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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2015 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake review

Mercedes-Benz’s coupe-esque CLA grows an even bigger tail and gains some practicality in wagon-esque ‘Shooting Brake’ form

Renault Clio
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Renault Sport Clio R.S review

Testing the latest pocket rocket from Dieppe

2015 Maserati Ghibli review
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2016 Maserati Ghibli review

Maserati turns to nature to set Ghibli apart from tech-touting German rivals. Optional silk interior, trimmed in fabrics specially developed by Italian textile and fashion leader Zegna, are the highlight of MY16 update from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ fast-growing luxury brand.

2015 BMW 6 Series review
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2015 BMW 6 Series review

Don’t blink or you’ll miss it; the updated BMW 6-Series is more about price tweaks and added value than rewriting the $300k rule books

2015 Bentley Flying Spur review
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2015 Bentley Flying Spur review

For those that like luxury but want to drive themselves

2015 BMW 125i
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2015 BMW 1 Series review

BMW has come out swinging with a better value, better-driving update to its smallest, most affordable model, the 1 Series.

2015 BMW 328i
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2014-15 BMW 3 Series Review

The BMW 3-Series is an athletic and balanced luxury car that has special appeal for keen drivers. This review covers the range prior to the mid-life update of October 2015.

2015 Audi A3 review
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2015 Audi Q3 review

With the high-flying Mercedes GLA and upcoming second-gen BMW X1 threatening the Q3’s sales leadership, Audi has fitted more efficient engines and more kit to help buoy the premium compact SUV’s appeal. But is it enough?

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Snackable Review: Toyota Yaris

It’s reliable and good value. Just what you’re looking for in the ultimate driving companion…

2015 Honda Civic Type R
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2015 Honda Civic Type R review

The 2015 Honda Civic Type R comes as the Japanese maker returns from the hot-hatch wilderness and a snoozefest of road cars with a turbocharged, samurai-sword sharp warrior

Kia Sorrento test drive review
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2015 Kia Sorento review

A third-generation Kia Sorento seven-seat SUV wings in, delivering better quality, superior refinement, a reassuringly stellar crash rating and a tall stack of standard equipment to fight the likes of the Toyota Kluger and homegrown Ford Territory.

Nissan Navara D40 Dual Cab
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2014-15 Nissan Navara D40 Review

Strong performance from the V6 turbo-diesel in more expensive models sets the Nissan Navara D40 apart, and that is enhanced by an excellent, seven-speed automatic gearbox.

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Snackable Review: Fiat 500X

Good things don’t always come in small packages: think supermodel-portioned meals. But small is Fiat’s forte and the new 500X is proof as it takes on the small-SUV segment.