The Mazda CX-90 is the second vehicle tasked with propelling the Japanese brand into the premium territory with a starting price of $74,400 before on-road costs. Not only does it compete with the likes of the Audi Q7 and Lexus RX, it also plays in the same field as the …
Read More »2024 Jaguar F-Pace 400 Sport Review
Eight years ago the Jaguar F-Pace was unveiled as the British luxury brand’s first ever SUV. Today that same model introduced in 2016 is still the company’s flagship SUV, albeit with numerous updates and facelifts to keep it fresh. Never mind its age because it looks like it’s just been …
Read More »2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review
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 »2024 Mazda CX-60 G40e Review
If you are reading this, you’d likely know by now the Mazda CX-60 is one of the Japanese brand’s most ambitious and important models to date. It has been tasked with propelling the small (on a global scale) mainstream manufacturer up the premium ladder where profit margin is more lucrative. …
Read More »2024 Peugeot 3008 Review: GT Sport Petrol & PHEV
Peugeot is a brand in transition. It aspires to be premium, with the main selling point being design. Indeed, there’s no denying the fact that the French brand has some of the best styling in the segment. But the keyword here is ‘aspire’, meaning the marque isn’t quite a full …
Read More »2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale mild-hybrid review
It’s not easy being an Alfa Romeo Tonale. You see, the mere mention of Alfa Romeo will invoke images of the stunning 8C Competizione, and in more recent times, the BMW M3 rivalling twin turbo V6 Guilia Quadrifoglios. The Tonale on the other hand is a small luxury SUV, albeit …
Read More »2024 Lexus RZ 450e vs Genesis Electrified GV70 Review
Luxury electric vehicles are projected to be one of the biggest sellers in the passenger car market in the coming years. A segment spearheaded by Tesla over a decade ago, today every major premium car manufacturer has a dedicated line of EV offerings – BMW with its i models, Mercedes-Benz …
Read More »Fully Electric Toyota bZ4X lands – price and specification
Toyota’s first fully electric SUV, the all-new bZ4X has arrived in Australian showrooms, bringing with it a new BEV (battery electric vehicle)-specific platform utilising the latest motor generator and battery technology. Jointly developed with Subaru, the bZ4X is based on a new platform that integrates the battery and motor generator …
Read More »2024 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX Hybrid Review
Want a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid but not keen on waiting for 18 months? The Honda ZR-V e:HEV might be your answer. What is it? The five-seat Honda ZR-V is a mid-size SUV that straddles the gap between the Honda CR-V and the smaller HR-V in size, performance and price. …
Read More »Polestar 4 SUV-coupe priced from $82k
Polestar 4, the SUV coupe by the Scandinavian EV marque, is now officially on sale in Australia with a starting price of $81,500 plus on-road costs. With first deliveries slated for August, the Polestar 4 is the fastest Polestar production car to date, with it slotted between the Polestar 2 …
Read More »2024 Lexus LX Review – Petrol vs Diesel, which is better?
The latest fourth-generation Lexus LX represents one significant shift from previous models and that’s in the use of downsized six-cylinder engines across all variants rather than eight-cylinder units. We have already covered all main aspects of the LX in our previous in-depth review, which you can read here. In this …
Read More »2024 Nissan X-Trail SUV range review
The Nissan X-Trail has always been one of the favourites amongst Aussie buyers. But with the previous-generation model getting long in the tooth, especially amongst fresher rivals, the new model can’t arrive soon enough. Now into its fourth generation, the T33 2024 Nissan X-Trail has big shoes to fill in …
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 »2024 Lexus LBX small SUV detailed
Lexus Australia has confirmed detail of its new LBX small SUV which will hit showrooms in Australia in the first half of 2024. The all-new line-up will be offered in two trim levels – Luxury and Sports Luxury, skipping the F Sport variant available in Lexus’ wider range. Powering both …
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