Kia has certainly raised the bar over the last few years with class-leading styling, improved quality, the longest warranty, and is maintaining very competitive prices. In the 7-seater SUV market, the 2020 Kia Sorento competes with the likes of the Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-9. But the current shape has […]
Mark Davis
Mark is a contributing road tester at PerformanceDrive. With the soul and background of an IT nerd, Mark especially appreciates technology advances, safety, and attention to detail. His first car was a rusty powder blue 1972 Volvo 144 sedan. When he's not road testing vehicles, his daily drive is still a Volvo only now it's able to steer and brake all by itself.
2020 Lexus RC 350 F Sport review (video)
One brand that gives the luxury German carmakers a big run for their money is undoubtedly Lexus. The Japanese brand has an aggressive suite of models in all categories, including in the niche two-door, four-seat luxury sports coupe market. Aptly named the “Radical Coupe”, or the RC, the rear-wheel drive […]
2020 Lexus RX 300 Luxury review (video)
From the brand of indulgence and luxury, Lexus flexes its pursuit of perfection with its latest rendition of the RX large SUV. Among a comprehensive line of SUVs from the Japanese brand, the RX sits as the second largest, under the LX. Now in its fourth generation (although not released […]
2020 Hyundai Venue Go review (video)
Just when you thought the market was flooded with enough SUVs, Hyundai goes ahead and releases a brand-new model; the Venue. Going by SUV sales numbers in recent years, it seems the market could never have enough models. This time, the Venue slots itself in as the smallest of now […]
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited diesel review (video)
Direct from the land of the great, Jeep pushes into 2020 with its paradigmatic model, the Grand Cherokee. It continues to build on the fourth-generation which was initially released in Australia in 2011. Jeep prides the Grand Cherokee on being purpose-built for off-road adventures and towing. But it also battles […]
2020 Hyundai Veloster 2.0 MPi review (video)
The Veloster is not a high-volume seller for Hyundai. But the carmaker is one of only a few that at least offers something for the fun, entry-level sports car segment. It is a niche market that targets drivers who wish for a car that is a little different from the […]
2020 Kia Cerato review – S & Sport+ (video)
The Cerato is yet another success story from Kia. With 21,757 sold in Australia in 2019 according to VFACTS, up 16.8 per cent on 2018, it is the fourth most popular small car on the market and the ninth favourite overall out of all vehicle categories. Available in sedan or […]
2019 Nissan LEAF review (video)
In the green world of electric vehicles, the Nissan LEAF was one of the first mass-produced cars to lay out the foundation. First launched in 2010, it is now in its second generation. For 2019, we see technology additions, more power, and greater travelling distances than the previous generation. Only […]