It has been six years since the first ever Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross graced showroom floors. Since then the compact SUV has undergone one major refresh and several stepped improvements. In the segment, a few competitors have moved on to new generation models and new players have entered the market. As …
Read More »2023 BMW iX1 xDrive30 Review
BMW is no stranger to electric cars. It’s first foray into the world of EV was in 1972 with the 1602e, a concept car that was used to lead a pack of long-distance runners at the 1972 Munich Olympic games. More test cars were produced by the German carmaker in …
Read More »2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Review
The first thing that stroke me when I first set sight on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio was how pretty it looked. Like how David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture, the Stelvio is a paragon of automotive design in the SUV space. Both David and Stelvio have one thing …
Read More »2023 Genesis GV70 3.5T AWD Sport Review
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 …
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 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 »2021 Nissan Juke vs Toyota Yaris Cross Comparison Review
The young and active are flocking to small city crossovers for multiple reasons. The so called ‘jacked up hatchback’ is perceived to be more fun and less domesticated than the traditional city car, the higher ride height also affords a more commanding view, and certain models have all-wheel drive which …
Read More »2021 Kia Stonic GT-Line Review
The already saturated city crossover segment has welcomed yet another player. Arriving fashionably late, literally, the new Kia Stonic is set to shake up the segment with its striking and tasteful looks. “European styling with youthful character”, reads the Kia Stonic’s media release. And it’s not a false claim. If …
Read More »2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T and 3.0D Review
What do you do when you have mastered the art of making mainstream cars? You build luxury cars. But it is not as simple as it sounds. Toyota’s premium offshoot founded in the late 80s, Lexus, took a good part of two decades to establish itself as a formidable luxury …
Read More »2022 Kia Sportage heralds brand’s new chapter in SUV design
The fifth-generation Kia Sportage has been officially unveiled today. Boasting a completely redesigned body, the new 2022 Kia Sportage opens a new interesting chapter in the company’s SUV design. The mid-size SUV features a bold new front fascia that is sure to set its own identity amongst the saturated medium …
Read More »2021 Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI Review
Got a baby on the way and it’s time for the sports coupe to make way for a family car, but think the SUV is too bland, too domesticated, too cookie butter? Fortunately, there’s this thing called SUV coupe. Although we don’t quite agree with its name, we see the …
Read More »2021 Mazda CX-30 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison Review
Style and practicality – two very important criteria when buying compact passenger cars, but more often than not we can only have one or the other, not both. The Mazda CX-30 is no doubt a design triumph, but is it practical? The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers impressive space, but is …
Read More »Updated 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross price and specification
The updated 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has arrived on Australian shores, with the renewed line-up receiving fresh looks, added features and improved cabin space. Mitsubishi’s latest design theme of ‘Daring Grace’ is applied to the new Eclipse Cross, with the front adopting an evolved ‘Dynamic Shield’ design concept, including new …
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