REVIEWS

2023 Cupra Leon VZ review
The latest addition to Cupra’s line-up is a slightly less hot hatch – here’s the scoop though; it strikes a great balance

2023 Nissan X-Trail review: First Australian drive
Nissan’s high-end X-Trail costs more, but the cash has been well spent

2022 Isuzu D-Max LS-M review
At mid-$50K, is the 4×4, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel D-Max LS-M the pick of the litter?

2023 Honda Civic Type R review: New hero driven on road and track
Honda’s new Civic Type R is better than its predecessor in just about every way, but is it worth the big asking price? Angus MacKenzie puts it to the test

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review: First Australian drive
At long last, another seven-seat hybrid SUV hits Australia, this time in the shape of Hyundai’s Santa Fe, but is there really room for another rival?

2022 Isuzu D-Max LS-U review
The Isuzu D-Max LS-U is a dual-cab ute without any unnecessary frills, and that’s a good thing

2022 Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure review: A good first car?
The entry-level Mazda CX-30 packs value, but is it the best choice in the range?

2023 Peugeot 308 review: Hatch and wagon, first Australian drive
Peugeot’s small car makes its long-awaited comeback in three-cylinder petrol hatchback and wagon. It’s new and fresh inside and out, including the badge.

2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs Toyota Kluger Hybrid comparison review
Both hybrid human haulers will carry seven and cut your fuel usage. It was a close fight, but there can only be one winner

2023 LDV eT60 review: Electric ute driven
Can Australia’s first electric dual-cab revolutionise the segment? Let’s find out.

2023 Citroen C5 X Shine review
Citroen sticks to mildly whacky with its new C5 X five-door hatchback crossover type thing. Actually, what is it really?

2022 Kia Cerato Sport+ sedan review
Kia is standing by the small sedan market with its roomy and value-packed Cerato

2023 Lexus RZ 450e review: Electric SUV pre-production drive
Second EV from Lexus will bring game-changing tech – but it’s not its battery or motors

2022 Ford F-150 review: 4×4 Supercrew XLT – The holiday drive
After a 16-year hiatus, the F-150 is coming back to Australian Ford showrooms, so we take the iconic pick-up for a family road trip on its home turf – the USA

2022 Maserati MC20 Cielo review
We drop the roof and go for a blast in Italy’s elegant yet rapid MC20 ‘Sky’ convertible.

2023 BMW X1 review: Australian launch
Award for this year’s biggest improver? The BMW X1 could be in with a shout

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 review: Australian preview drive
A year out from its Australian release, we sample two UK-spec ID.4 variants on a twisting private road

2023 Audi SQ8 review: 4.0 TFSI
The Audi SQ8 represents a distinctively sleek, smart – and fast – answer to the large family SUV brief

2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power review
Nissan’s ePower tech is supposedly the missing link between regular hybrids and electric cars, but is a half measure good enough?

2023 Ford Everest review: Ambiente 4WD
Entry-level 4×4 2023 Ford Everest scales new heights in big SUV value

2022 Genesis Electrified GV70 review
Third new Genesis EV in as many months is arguably the brand’s most crucial – a premium medium SUV with competitive range, cutting-edge charging and impressive capabilities … for a price

2022 Volkswagen California 6.1 Beach review
One of Volkswagen’s many claims to fame is making the camper van a completely normal and genuinely cool thing to have. So how’s its latest effort?

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge review
Volvo adds a sexier alternative to the XC40 that’s bursting with equipment and all-electric performance. But is the C40 a case of style over substance?

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross review: Australian launch
The Corolla Cross mates the hatch’s frugal hybrid and TNGA-C platform with a small SUV form factor, so it should be a screaming success