REVIEWS

Australian first drive: 2022 Jeep Compass S-Limited 4×4
Jeep’s segment-straddling Compass has been given a major makeover for its mid-life upgrade, making it a tough one to ignore.

2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe e-hybrid review
The Cayenne Coupe e-hybrid makes a convincing case on paper, but what about on the road?

2021 Volkswagen Golf review
Is the base-model Golf the safe bet?

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs BMW 128ti: Fight for the Glory
The latest incarnation of VW’s hot-hatch icon is now sufficiently upmarket to take a swing at the 1 Series BMW once said it would never build

2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review
If you’re thinking about a Ranger or HiLux, Isuzu’s new-generation flagship D-Max is here to make you think again

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport review
The Sport treatment brings a more attractive and enticing spin to the entry point of Alfa’s Giulia range

2022 Land Rover Defender 110 D300 SE review
Land Rover Defender diesel is a functional balance of nostalgic design and modern technology

2021 SsangYong Korando Ultimate FWD review
The range-topping Korando brings a bunch of desirable features for the same price as some of its entry-level rivals

2021 Hyundai Kona N-Line review
Hyundai’s compact SUV received the sporty N-Line treatment in its 2021 update. Is it a good choice for those who can’t stretch to the full-fat Kona N?

2021 Isuzu MU-X LS-U 4×4 review
Isuzu’s smash-hit MU-X is back for a second generation, with some big improvements for the ute-based family SUV
First Australian Drive: Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD
Is the GV70 mid-size SUV the car to catapult Genesis to success?

2021 Hyundai Tucson Highlander 2.0 petrol review
The striking new Tucson is here with lots of triangles, and the Highlander spec has loads of tech

2021 Audi Q3 Sportback vs Lexus UX comparison
This pair of style-driven SUVs offer an affordable way into the premium small crossover market but bring polar opposite personalities

Australian first drive: 2021 Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4×4
Wholesale changes arrive in Isuzu’s go-anywhere seven-seat MU-X SUV, even it much of the experience and oily stuff under the facade remains oh-so familiar

First Drive: 2022 Polestar 2 Long-Range Single Motor
Better built and finished than a Tesla Model 3, classier and more poised than a VW ID.4, the Polestar 2 is a promising start for Sweden’s emerging EV brand

Australian first drive: 2022 Land Rover Defender 90
The Defender ‘Shorty’ is Land Rover’s strongest modern-day interpretation of its off-road icon, but is it the pick over the 110?

Review: Mazda CX-5 GT SP turbo
Mazda’s popular mid-size SUV has a new version, the tantalisingly-titled CX-5 GT SP

First Drive: 2022 Land Rover Defender V8
In these troubled times, Land Rover still has a sense of humour

Mitsubishi Triton GSR review
Flagship Triton offers all the toys without the sky-high price

2021 Hyundai Kona Elite review
Hyundai’s compact SUV has a new look, new tech and an upgraded drivetrain to keep things fresh

2021 MG HS Core review
MG’s entry-level mid-size SUV is cheap, but is it cheerful?

First Drive: 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric
One of the most powerful Volvos in the Swedish brand’s 94-year history happens to be its first all-electric model

First drive: 2022 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid
The unlikely package of Bentley power and refinement with fuel-sipping economy, in a 2.6-tonne SUV

2021 SsangYong Rexton Ultimate review
Based on the Musso ute, SsangYong’s range-topping large 4WD SUV brings a plush interior for a bargain price, but is it good value?