Prospective mid-sized SUV buyers have loads of alternatives to choose from in the current car market. The Hyundai Tucson is one popular choice, and it consistently appears in the top five in sales numbers. It also offers many choices within its lineup, with three powertrains and four trim levels. The […]
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.
2022 BMW 230i M Sport review (video)
BMW has introduced a new mid-level version of its two-door 2 Series coupe favourite, with the 230i M Sport. It harks back to classic BMW models in a number of ways, including driving characteristics and cabin environment, while blending in plenty of BMW’s latest technology and luxury. The Mexican-built 230i […]
2023 Honda HR-V e-HEV L review (video)
Honda has gone rogue. The Japanese carmaker has completely overhauled its pitch, its target market, and its models. One model being the all-new, third generation HR-V small SUV. This time round, it is sold as a premium SUV, and redesigned from the ground up. It also uses the brand’s new […]
2023 Hyundai Palisade Highlander review (video)
If large SUVs are not big enough for you, try super-sized with the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. First released at the end of 2020 in Australia, the 2023 update brings a mid-model refresh for the eight-seater mammoth. There are only three other SUVs sold in Australia that accommodate for eight passengers; […]
2023 Toyota GR86 GTS review (video)
Cars made for driving enthusiasts are a threatened species. With the onslaught of EVs, hybrids and SUVs making mainstream, a two-door, rear-wheel drive sports coupe is a unique gem. Fortunately, Toyota has renewed its commitment to sports car engineering with its second generation 86. Rebadged as the GR86, it becomes […]
2022 Porsche Macan T review (video)
It’s the ultimate dream machine suitable for everyday use. A high-performance, mid-sized luxury SUV; the Porsche Macan. The German marque’s best-selling model is still in its first generation. Sales are maintaining strength, with units increasing from 1880 between January and October 2021 to 2363 in the same period in 2022 […]
2022 Toyota LandCruiser GXL 300 Series review
It’s been a slower-than-expected start for the highly anticipated Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series in terms of VFACTS figures. Not necessarily because it is not liked, but because it has suffered from production and delivery delays worldwide. Through October 2022, 10,131 units have been sold. Down from the 13,380 units sold […]
2022 Honda Civic VTi LX review (video)
It’s a sombre story for a small car favourite with a legacy that spans over five decades. The 11th-generation Honda Civic is an attractive, well-packaged, sporty small car that is so easy to fall in love with. It takes us back to the old Honda heritage we became fond of […]