Remember the Mk5 Volkswagen Golf R32? It’s arguably one of the most celebrated Golf R‘s of all time, sporting centrally-mounted dual exhaust pipes, all-wheel drive and stunning 3.2-litre V6 with its unique burble. Fans cried foul when Volkswagen ditched the naturally-aspirated six-pot for a more powerful yet fuel efficient 2.0-litre …
Read More »2022 Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid v Hyundai Tucson Highlander Diesel Review
Half of all new cars sold in Australia these days are mid-size SUVs. The segment is now literally where young families, couples and empty nesters shop for their main personal transportation. We line up two of the most popular models in this highly competitive segment to help you decide which …
Read More »2022 Lexus NX Review – NX 350 and NX 450h+
The first generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV has drawn more new customers to the Lexus brand than any other Lexus model in history. As the top-selling Lexus model in Australia and many other world markets, the NX is one crucial model that Lexus must get right in its second …
Read More »2022 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport with Luxury Package Review
For decades, the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have been battling it out in the compact executive segment. So dominant have those models become, that left field options have had little success in shaking up the status quo. Perfectly good cars like the Audi A4 and Lexus IS have …
Read More »2022 Hyundai Kona N Review – it’s a hoot!
It’s hard not to be impressed with Hyundai. From a humble beginning, its products have continued to improve so much so it’s now one of the biggest and well respected car makers in the world. And with the establishment of its high-performance N division, the company is now producing some …
Read More »2022 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S Review
The mid-size SUV market is saturated with no fewer than 10 models, making it one of the hottest passenger car segments out there. But there are only a few household names, those which have been around since the inception of the segment. And the Subaru Forester is one of them. …
Read More »2022 Volkswagen Arteon 206TSI R-Line v Genesis G70 2.0T Shooting Brake Review
First it was the four-door coupe, and now it’s the Shooting Brake – or sexy wagon to you and me. I’m not complaining as I happen to think they look fantastic, have enough room for a dog and some ski gear, and an excellent alternative to the ubiquitous high-riding SUVs. …
Read More »2022 Toyota Kluger Hybrid vs Hyundai Palisade Diesel Review
Let’s admit it, other than a limo the most stylish way to carry many people is still by using a seven-seater SUV. It’s become an essential part of life for many Australian families. From school runs and drive-throughs to road trips and bush trekking, the large SUV cannot be done …
Read More »2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vs Kia Sportage Review
Medium SUVs are hot tickets at the moment, easily eclipsing what used to be the default small cars on buyers shopping list thanks to their versatility, roomy cabin and increasingly generous specification. One such model is the Mitsubishi Outlander. It is the most impressive model to come out of the …
Read More »2022 Hyundai Staria Review
The Staria is Hyundai’s new people mover, replacing the previous iMax. The new name is not just a marketing exercise, it is coined to signal a new era for the mini van – one that does not have to be boring. I mean, just look at the thing. The clean, …
Read More »2022 Subaru BRZ Review – How Thrilling is the Automatic?
The all-new Subaru BRZ is one of the most anticipated sports cars to launch in 2022. Not only is this second generation model the first all-new car since the original from almost a decade ago, the gradual transition of the automotive landscape to electrification will only make cars like the …
Read More »2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Plug-in Hybrid Review
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross seems to be a trailblazer model for the brand. It was the first to sport the fashionable coupe SUV styling when it first landed in 2018 and now in 2022, it is the first model in its class to introduce a new high-tech plug-in hybrid (PHEV) …
Read More »2022 Peugeot 2008 GT Sport Review
The line between mainstream and premium is increasingly blurred in recent times by models like the Peugeot 2008. Competing in the compact crossover segment, it’s designed for those who want to drive something a little more special than the usual players like Hyundai Kona, Toyota C-HR and Volkswagen T-Roc, but …
Read More »2022 Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison Review
There are proper full-size seven-seat SUVs and there are 5+2 ‘on-demand’ mid-size seven-seat SUVs. For those who think the former’s foot print is too big and the latter’s rear seats are too small, fortunately there is something in between. The Hyundai Santa Fe has been playing the game well for …
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