SUV reviews

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

2015 Volkswagen Golf R wagon review

The Volkswagen Golf R wagon will hit the Australian market as a unique performance proposition for buyers wanting extra cargo capacity with little or no compromise to speed, handling and control

April 30, 2015

2015 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack review

The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack replicates the successful Outback-aping Passat Alltrack formula, although this time around it is in a more compact, and affordable, package

April 30, 2015

2015 Mitsubishi Triton review

Changes to the 2015 Mitsubishi Triton MQ-series include an all-new 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine, a slightly roomier cabin with a new interior, and a six-speed manual gearbox

April 29, 2015

2015 Nissan Micra review

Nissan’s nipped and tucked Micra hits its rivals where it hurts – the bottom line

April 27, 2015

Ford Mustang Ecoboost Convertible review

Forget burnouts and lap times, it’s more about soaking up the scenery in Ford’s drop-top, four-pot pony

April 25, 2015

Toyota 86 auto review

Does a self-shifter ruin the 86 experience?

Tesla Model S P85D review

Shocking acceleration and all-wheel drive grip from two electric motors amps up the talents of the Model S

Lexus RC F review

MOTOR verdict on Lexus’s BMW M4 fighter

2015 Nissan Juke ST review

It’s still not going to appeal to every palate, but Nissan’s extrovert Juke has had some development budget aimed in its direction. It emerges with some well-judged upgrades.

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander review

Mitsubishi has extensively revised the engineering and styling of its Outlander SUV, while enhancing value. But has enough been done to shake up the hotly competitive mid-sized market segment?

April 22, 2015

2015 Audi RS3 Sportback review

Audi RS3 Sportback sets out to smash Mercedes-AMG’s hugely successful A45 by offering more power and quicker acceleration

April 20, 2015

Audi RS3 review

First drive of Audi’s ballistic 270kW hot hatch

April 20, 2015

2015 BMW X6M review

Niche within niches is a peculiarly German phenomenon, as the BMW X6M hammerhead proves. Now in its second-gen guise, the SUV flagship offers more power yet greater efficiency. But the point of it isn’t any clearer

April 17, 2015

2015 BMW X5M review

BMW’s bahn-storming X5M returns for another stab at the super-est SUV title, bringing boosts in power, efficiency and features, for a faster yet more frugal proposition. But cheap it’s not.

April 16, 2015

REVIEW: Volkswagen Polo GTI

New engine, more power and a manual gearbox!

April 16, 2015

2015 VW Polo GTI review

Remember the manual gearbox? One drive of the new Polo GTI and you won’t forget the joy of this manual hot-hatch as Volkswagen goes back to the future with its new baby

April 16, 2015