SUV’s

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of Australia’s most popular SUVs, and it’s not hard to see why. When we drove the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, we loved its driveability, off-road abilities and the long list of standard equipment. With the range starting at just $43,000, this soundly engineered SUV hits …

The last-generation Nissan Pathfinder was an unapologetically rugged SUV, with genuine rock climbing and mud crawling abilities. Built on a tough ladder-frame chassis shared with the Nissan Navara work horse, it came with a full set of low range gears and lockable diff. Its off-road abilities meant refinement and comfort …

Pulling off the perfect crime requires not only the right men for the job, but also some serious getaway power. As important as the heist itself, a clean getaway ensures all those hard work is not wasted. But if it all goes to hell, how fast you flee would determine …

We usually associate Fiat with its most iconic model, the Fiat 500. It’s a charming little car that is full of fun and character (read our review here). However, with only two doors and four seats, things start to get a little tricky if you have a family and a …

The compact SUV segment is one of the fastest growing segments in Australia and Holden has decided it’s about time to have a slice of the cake. Meet the new 2013 Holden Trax, a compact crossover designed to take on segment favourites – the Nissan Dualis and Mitsubishi ASX. Offering the compact size …

Earlier this year in March we drove the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland and we loved its driveability, off-road abilities and the long list of standard equipment. At $65,000, this soundly engineered SUV hits the mark with price, too. 2013 sees the Grand Cherokee getting a major facelift with a host …

The original Nissan Dualis was launched back in 2007. It combined the small dimensions of a family hatchback with the high driving position and flexibility of a SUV. Since its launch, it has created a new class of car – the crossover. In 2010, it received a mild facelift to …

If you are looking to buy the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line, chances are you are either contemplating if it’s worth the extra $30k over the standard Touareg for a more powerful V8, or if you are better off saving $20k over an Audi Q7 4.2TDI, which is, mechanically the same …

The original Ford Kuga was launched in Europe in 2008. However, it didn’t arrive in Australia until last year, towards the end of its model cycle, as Ford Australia scrambles to grab a piece of the lucrative mid-size SUV market. A few found homes but due to its high thirties …

The highly competitive urban SUV segment in Australia is getting increasingly crowded, especially with the launch of yet another newcomer – the 2013 Holden Colorado 7. But wait, the Colorado 7 is, more appropriately, a full size SUV aimed at competing with it, not in it. That’s because, unlike other SUVs …

The Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 Diesel Manual we tested last year was a competent little number that comes with a sprightly engine mated to a smooth shifting six-speed manual. There is technically nothing wrong with the drivetrain, except the Australian motoring public’s affinity with automatic transmission. Available only as a manual, …

Since the first Volkswagen Touareg was introduced in 2003, it has built up a reputation as an all-rounded SUV with proper off-road capability while retaining good road manners. It does all this without the boxy shape so common of other full size offroaders at this price range. Building on this …

The concept of Compact Sports Utility was first embraced by Honda back in 1995, with the introduction of the original Honda CR-V. Based on a reworked Honda Civic platform, the company’s long running soft-roader has lived a rather humdrum and ordinary life. It has never left a mark on the …