REVIEWS

Volkswagen T-Roc: worth the wait or another snoozemobile on stilts?
If a Golf is a bit too anonymous for you, we investigate whether the all-wheel drive T-Roc offers a refreshing alternative

Can the Mercedes-Benz GLB claim the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s mid-size seven-seat crown?
These two SUVs take a big car ethos and cram it into a compact package. But does it work?

Which American pick-up is best, and should you even buy one?
Big utes are becoming big business, but should you join the super-sized trend? Let’s find out

These hatches are fighting for the same audience with two different tactics
One of these is a revelation; the other a masterclass in knowing your audience. Which is which?

Does the Honda Civic Type R annihilate the Ford Focus ST? We find out
It’s stiletto versus sledgehammer in this battle for hot hatch supremacy

Review: Saving fuel in the Volvo XC40 Recharge comes at a cost
Can this electrified COTY winner continue Volvo’s winning recipe?

Which hot hatch is the best affordable drivers’ car?
Hugely hyped Fiesta ST seems bound for greatness. First challenge: defeat the mighty Polo GTI and svelte Swift Sport…

Storming the high country in three Super SUVs
We take these high-powered high-riders out of their comfort zone for an alpine blast

These are the three finest small SUVs on the market. But which is best?
We’re in search of junior greatness as three of the finest compact SUVs get put through the road-test wringer

2020 Porsche Macan Turbo review
Why should you buy a Porsche SUV? Drive the Macan Turbo and you’ll no longer need to ask that question.

2020 Nissan Juke review: Australian launch
Nissan’s baby SUV has grown up and is way better as a result

Which of these German hot hatches is best?
AMG and M Sport’s most accessible wares face off. New game, new rules, same bad blood.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 all the pick-up you need?
From America, with help from HSV

2020 Ford Focus ST review
There is plenty to like about the Focus ST, but is it enough to make up for the loss of the all-paw RS?

Diesel isn’t a dirty word when it comes to performance SUVs
This big brute proves you don’t need petrol to go fast

2020 Mazda 3 G20 Evolve Long Term Review
The mission: to discover if the best things in life really are 3

Can the best dual-cab you can buy beat an American pick-up?
The champ of the dual-cab division moves up a weight class to see if it has a puncher’s chance against a true heavyweight

2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 review
Perfection may well have to wait for the sharpest scalpel in Porsche’s portfolio

Do you really need an SUV?
Both Volvo and BMW prove you don’t need an SUV with booted versions of its sedan siblings

What’s best – full electric or hybrid?
Can a fully electric compact SUV take on the flexibility of a hybrid drivetrain?

2019 Renault Megane RS280 long-term review
Enright gets a taste for a two-pedal tearaway before swapping for a hard-charging manual

Not just a sticker pack – Warrior takes on Wildtrak X
If you’ve got $65K burning a hole in your pocket, check out these beefed-up dual cabs

Review: How Mercedes-AMG fixed the A45 S
The old A45 AMG was fast but flawed. The latest A45 S rewrites the hyper hatch rulebook. Here’s why

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor long-term review
Inwood flounders outside his comfort zone, realises water is warm and only two inches deep