Car Reviews

Late last year, we drove the Nissan Qashqai petrol and loved the compact crossover’s attractive styling, decent road manners and great versatility. A new diesel variant has now joined the 2015 range, promising exceptional fuel economy without compromising drivability. In this review, we get behind the wheel of the diesel-powered …

This is it. The last ever Ford Falcon. The one that Ford Australia hopes will send the Aussie flagship out with a big bang, taking with it the longest continuously surviving car nameplate in Australia. The big Ford sedan used to be the best-selling locally made car in Australia, with …

For a brand that used to pride itself on building cars with 50:50 weight distribution and rear-wheel-drive, the embodiment of “the ultimate driving machine”, it would have been unimaginable in the past if we told you BMW was going to produce a front-wheel drive vehicle. But, here it is – …

The top spot on the luxury sports coupe podium has always belonged to the BMW 4 Series. For decades, Munich’s best-selling coupe has been the segment benchmark for style, performance and dynamics. While BMW is trying hard to defend its place from rivals Mercedes-Benz and Audi, another contender has risen …

Stopped at the lights next to me is a white boxy sedan with awkward, derivative styling, faded taillights and a grey plastic dashboard shinier than the over-exfoliated face of Kim Kardashian. It is missing one of its mudguards and specks of paint are peeling off from its boot lid, underneath …

Hyundai’s third-generation seven-seater Santa Fe has been one of our favourite SUVs in its segment, winning our hearts with its handsome looks, excellent build quality, versatility and great value. 2015 brings a new mid-life facelift to the Santa Fe, with upgrades to exterior, handling as well as the addition of …

After years of helplessly watching buyers rush to the Germans for their entry-level luxury sports coupes, Lexus has finally got a true contender in the ring. The first-ever Lexus RC is a genuine rival to the BMW 4 Series, Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Audi A5 heavy weights, with style and performance …

The Jeep Cherokee is the latest entry to join the burgeoning compact crossover segment brimming with rivals such as the Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan. Launched in mid 2014, the line-up has been further strengthened by the arrival of a diesel variant earlier this year. The …

Fed on a diet of high-octane V8s for generations, Australia is fertile ground for high-performance machines. Our un-quenching thirst for kilowatts and horsepower means we are consistently one of the highest consumers of RS’s, M’s and AMG’s per capita in the world. Not surprising, then, that there’s a hi-po variant …

Shopping for a premium compact SUV? The decision has never been tougher, as the segment now welcomes yet another contender. Arriving fashionably late to the party, newcomer Lexus NX is all set to nudge on its European rivals, and in this shootout, takes on one of the segment favourites, the BMW …

Audi’s fast growing S brand has welcomed its smallest and cheapest S model – the new Audi S1. Available solely as a Sportback (5-door) in Australia, the S1 promises to deliver the level of performance and prestige generally associated with the S badge, but at a relatively wallet-friendly proposition. It …

The Hyundai Genesis Sedan is the Korean brand’s most ambitious vehicle. Launched in Australia late last year, it is Hyundai’s first ever rear-drive, premium vehicle to grace the company’s local showrooms. While not strictly “all-new”, with the first-generation BH Genesis making its world debut in 2008, the second-generation DH is …

Twenty years ago, the Jeep Patriot would have been considered great. Back then, midsize SUVs only had to look tough and be practical enough for fishing trips. Nevermind if it is styled like boxes on wheels and sounded like the original 1941 Willys MB Jeep, as it’s only driven past …

This is the new Lexus NX – to borrow the marque’s own tag line. Arriving fashionably late to the premium compact SUV soiree in a stunningly trendy styling for that eye-popping, Jennifer Lawrence in a sapphire silk Gucci gown effect. Designed to take on Europe’s best such as the BMW X3, Audi …