Tag Archives: SUV

In the highly competitive luxury midsize SUV segment, playing it safe might no longer be enough to have an edge over competitors. Instead, to stay ahead manufactures have to keep pushing the envelope. The BMW X3 started out being a radical model amongst then a small pool of more conventional …

What is it? The Peugeot 3008 is a compact SUV that is now in its third generation. Since the launch of the previous second generation model, the 3008 has been a visual statement more than anything with its bold and chic French styling that makes it stand out in the …

The current second generation Audi Q7 has been around for a decade, but incremental updates over the years have managed to keep the large SUV competitive in the face of fierce competition from more modern rivals like the BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Range Rover Sport and Lexus LX. Can the …

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been updated for 2025 with pricing revised once again across the range. Capitasing on the strong momentum of EV sales in Australia, the updated Mustang Mach-E is boosting its appeal with enhanced performance, greater efficiency, and refreshed styling. Available for order now, the Mustang Mach-E …

Having disrupted the premium large SUV segment with one of the most beautiful and opulent and 7-seaters around that is the GV80, South Korean luxury marque Genesis has one more card up its sleeve that it hopes can make yet another impactful impression amongst potential luxury car buyers. This time, …

Nissan is making a bold showcase of performance with the debut of the first ever Patrol Nismo. Designed to extract the most out of the flagship SUV, the Nismo package isn’t just a cosmetic exercise as it includes upgrades to the Patrol’s engine, chassis and exhaust. The biggest drawcard is …

When we drove the Lexus RX 350h in its entry-level Luxury grade last year, we were impressed by its long list of standard equipment and luxurious cabin. From a value proposition, the sub-$90k RX 350h Luxury is hard to top in the large premium SUV segment. Now, let’s take a …

The GR line-up is fast expanding in Toyota’s model portfolio and the latest to adorn the black and red badge is the RAV4 medium SUV. Launched this week as the sixth-generation model of the long-running and much-trusted nameplate, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 is offered for the first time in GR …

When we drove the Audi RS e-tron GT in 2024, we were sold on the concept of a very fast, fully electric sporty grand tourer. It was Audi’s flagship zero emission sports car. Just how much can that magic filter down to a family SUV? The answer to that lies …

When we first drove the Genesis GV80 back in 2021, we were impressed by the very high level of luxury, quality and comfort in the premium brand’s first flagship SUV. Now an updated GV80 is upon us with refreshed styling and upgraded features, as Genesis continues to challenge the status …

In today’s world of high performance motoring, much has been forgotten about what this segment essentially means. Some brands are obsessed with figures, others with efficiencies. Increasingly we’re seeing car makers attempting to find the right balance of both. We’re almost there but it’s still pretty much work in progress. …

The all-new sixth-generation Subaru Forester makes its official Australian debut this weekend at the Melbourne Motor Show ahead of its mid-year launch. Featuring a bolder, more athletic exterior design with a revamped front fascia, new grille and prominent boxed wheel arches, the new Forester builds on its rugged and durable …

When Ford decided to call its first ever fully electric SUV the Mustang Mach-E, we knew the new car had a lot to prove. The Mustang name, until now, has ever only been used on the car with the pony emblem, the company’s iconic Mustang Sports car. With both the …

Riding on nearly three decades of expertise in hybrid vehicles, Toyota has finally made the switch toward fully electric mobility. The Japanese auto giant’s first electric model comes in the form of a RAV4-sized SUV called the bZ4X. The quirky naming isn’t just a random amalgamation of alphabets and letters, …