AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

2015 Hyundai i30 review
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2015 Hyundai i30 review

The three-year-old Hyundai i30 C-segment hatch (and Touring wagon) is subtly modified with a more elegant nose, improved diesel efficiency and performance (courtesy of a new dual-clutch auto), and minor spec improvements.

Mercedes-AMG GT S review
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2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S review

Mercedes-Benz’s unofficial replacement for the gullwing-doored SLS is not only a more focused and well-rounded sports car, it’s both prettier and cheaper

2015 Ford Mondeo review
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2015 Ford Mondeo review

Ford turns up the heat on its medium-size rivals with the generously equipped, impressively refined and dynamically excellent 2015 Mondeo.

Mercedes-AMG GT S
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Mercedes-AMG GT S review

The verdict on AMG’s new 911 fighter

Land Rover Discovery Sport review
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2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport review

Land Rover’s replacement for the popular Freelander proves it is better in almost every department, but can’t wait for new diesel engines

Mercedes-Benz F015 review test drive
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2030 Mercedes-Benz F015 review

Forget KITT and the Doc’s time machine DeLorean, the Mercedes F015 concept takes futuristic travel to the next (scary) hands-off level

2015 Subaru Liberty
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2015 Subaru Liberty 2.5 review

Better to drive as well as to behold, the sixth-gen, sedan-only Liberty’s massive price drop makes it a must-have on anybody’s medium-car shortlist – but is that enough to reverse a long term decline?

Porsche 918 Spyder review test drive
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Porsche 918 flat-out at Phillip Island

MOTOR goes max attack at Phillip Island in Porsche’s 652kW hypercar

Formula 4 CAMS review
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2015 Formula 4 racing car review

We hit the track in the latest junior formula racing car designed to unearth our next F1 champion

Mercedes-Benz C350e review test drive
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Mercedes-Benz C350e plug-in hybrid review

More than just a fuel miser, Mercedes-Benz’s rechargeable C-Class throws extra performance into the hybrid mix

2015 Suzuki Celerio review
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2015 Suzuki Celerio review

Suzuki is attempting to crack the Micro segment with a new-generation sub-B hatch called Celerio. Dreary design and daft badge aside, the five-door runabout represents a real leap forward from the patchy Alto it replaces, and is cheap to boot.

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI review test drive
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2015 Audi A6 and A7 Sportback review

Design- and tech-savvy Audi A6 sedan and Audi A7 Sportback gain a sportier look, upgraded infotainment, revised powertrains and greater value for money

Ferrari 458 Speciale review test drive
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Ferrari 458 Speciale review

Maranello’s final 458 is beyond brilliant

2015 Fiat 500X
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2015 Fiat 500X review

Part Jeep but with healthy lashings of Italian style, the 500X is Fiat’s retro-infused take on the booming small-SUV segment

Abarth 695 Biposto review
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2015 Abarth 695 Biposto review

You’ve never seen a 500 like this: a wild and exclusive race-bred Italian pocket rocket that takes the cutesy Fiat 500 base and turns the wick up to extreme

Herrod Motorsport Ford Falcon XR8
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FIRST FANG: Herrod Motorsport Ford Falcon XR8

Packing more than 500kW, we drive the ultimate XR8

Subaru Forester 2.0D
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2015 Subaru Forester 2.0D review

Subaru finally plugs a glaring gap in its successful medium SUV range with an automatic version of the Forester 2.0D turbo-diesel

2015 Peugeot 508 sedan
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2015 Peugeot 508 review

The updated Peugeot 508 arrives with price increases accompanied by extra features, an uprated entry-level engine, and styling tweaks showing the French brand’s new face

2015 Mazda CX-3 Maxx
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2015 Mazda CX-3 review

Mazda’s fifth new-generation ‘SkyActiv’ model – the pint-sized CX-3 SUV – prepares to shake up its class with a vast model range that kicks off at just $19,990

Renault Megane RS275 review test drive
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First Fang: Renault Megane RS275 Trophy

Limited edition Megane gets more power and extra kit

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake review

The latest addition to Mercedes-Benz’s small car range steps up in practicality in the form of the CLA Shooting Brake. The wagon version of the CLA brings more boot space and a new rear design, creating the fifth body style off the front-drive architecture

Kia Carnival review test drive
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2015 Kia Carnival review

Kia’s 2015 Carnival people-mover features fresh styling, upgraded mechanicals, improved safety and convenience features, along with significant improvements to refinement and quality

Subaru Impreza STI long term test
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Long term test: Subaru WRX STI

Can the latest Subaru WRX STI still cut it as a track day weapon?

Mercedes-AMG SL 63 review test drive
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Mercedes-AMG SL 63 review

Believing that more is hardly enough, Mercedes-Benz has upped the power and torque of its twin-turbo V8 two-seat luxury SL 63 AMG two-door roadster while still managing a very reasonable 9.9L/100km