Car Reviews

If you’re in the market for an iconic off-roader, the Jeep Wrangler is about as iconic as an off-roader can get. But there’s now a derivative of the Wrangler that may appeal to keener drivers – and adventurers. The Wrangler has grown a tub to become a pick-up truck, better …

Meet Cupra. The latest automotive brand to hit the crowded Australian car market. The name is derived from the words ‘Cup Racing’ and is a nod at the brand’s glorious past in rallying. It also means copper in Latin, a trademark of the brand’s liberal use of copper highlights. Created …

Buyers are literally spoilt for choice in the small car segment, with almost every major brand having an entry in this popular category. There’re models geared toward practicality and space, and there’re also models that are a bit sportier. The latter is represented by cars like the Honda Civic hatch …

The ute segment is arguably the most progressive of all vehicle markets. What started out as a workhorse has evolved to become a lifestyle machine. During the week it gets work done, and on weekends it goes out of town seeking for the best camping ground or fishing spot. Owners …

The super sedan playground has always been a German establishment. For decades, the BMW M3, Mercedes-AMG C 63 and Audi RS 4 rule the space with their iron fists. Penetration is impossible, seemingly. Then in 2017 came a visitor from a relatively small company. The Germans took notice, the world …

Cut price Audi Q7 or premium Volkswagen Touareg. That’s what we endeavour to find out with the 2023 Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-Line. Sitting at the top of the range, for now (until the arrival of the fire-breathing Touareg R), the luxury VW is priced from $117,540 before on-road costs, making …

WRX – three letters synonymous with high performance all-wheel drive motoring, burst out of Subaru’s assault on the world of rallying in the early 90s. An acronym for World Rally Experimental, WRX and the rally vehicles which bore the name stirred up a cult following after consecutive championship victories by …

Peugeot has given their second-generation 3008 five-seat SUV a facelift and it’s off to a flying start. The podgy predecessor has been left in the dust with the new frameless grille and aggressive lights both front and rear dialling up the styling stakes. And if you are a fan of …

There was a time when coupe-inspired SUVs were accessible only to those with deep pockets. Think of cars like the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, BMW X4, Audi Q5 Sportback and Porsche Macan, all of which cost nearly a hundred grand. But now, for half of the price you could get into …

Let’s face it, the Skoda Kodiaq RS is a fringe player when it comes to performance SUV, paling against its newer stablemate, the Volkswagen Tiguan R. But don’t let that stop you from putting it on your shopping list, because the 2023 Skoda Kodiaq RS is a car that oozes …

The 2023 Lexus LX is a majestic beast of a vehicle, bold and commanding on the road. It’s the kind of car that makes you feel like royalty as you cruise down the café strips of Toorak or Point Piper. But don’t let its regal exterior fool you – this …

What is Polestar? It was once Volvo’s performance arm. It’s badge was used on some of Volvo’s high-end sports models, much like M to BMW and RS to Audi. Forget all those because in 2018 Polestar transitioned into a standalone brand focusing purely on electric cars. The brand continues to …

The thing with arriving late to a party is that you will need to pull off all sorts of tricks to get noticed. When the party is the mid-size luxury SUV segment, bring two times the tricks. Facing off against a slew of established players, newcomer Genesis GV70 has no …

The 2023 Honda Civic VTi LX Automatic is a fresh new take on a classic model, offering an elegant new exterior design and a clean retro-inspired interior. Now in its 11th-generation, the new Honda Civic has so much going for it, taking us back to a time when Honda produced …