When Toyota releases a new generation of its comprehensive vehicle range, everyone listens. The competition also develops nerves as the brand is often the go-to choice for many Australians. In fact, the Japanese brand consistently sells double the number of cars as the brand in second place. One of 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 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander review – V6 and 2.2D (video)
Since when did Hyundai become a luxury carmaker? That’s what our first impressions were when we got our hands on the latest Santa Fe. It is now the second-largest SUV in the South Korean manufacturer’s beefed up SUV range. It loggerheads with other 7-seaters like the Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9, […]
2021 Citroen C5 Aircross review (video)
If, somehow, you feel like there is not enough choice in the mid-sized SUV market, there are a select few that are often forgotten about. The French-built Citroen C5 Aircross places its best foot forward with a (very mild) mid-life update for 2021. The C5 Aircross has practicality at the […]
2021 Mazda CX-8 Asaki LE review
Australia is now a country of SUVs. One of our favourites for the last decade has been the Mazda CX-5. So, in 2018, the Japanese manufacturer extended the CX-5’s success by extending it physically to make a bigger CX-8. We hear you. Mazda already has a large SUV – the […]
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S review (video)
It’s not often an SUV comes along that features the world’s most powerful four-cylinder production engine. Let alone an innocent small SUV. That’s right, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S has a CV that grows far beyond the school drop-off or weekly shop. You can now get that mouth-watering power […]
2021 Subaru Outback Sport review (video)
It would have to be one of the most iconic all-wheel drive wagons in Australia. Way back in 1996, the first Subaru Outback was an instant hit with Aussie buyers. It was a perfect match to our rough terrain and adventurous lifestyles. Yet, it was sophisticated enough for the commute […]
2021 BMW 330e M Sport review (video)
We have reached the turning point where hybrid technology and fuel efficiency has become mainstream. When you look at the new 2021 BMW 330e, it is a sophisticated, fast, great-handling mid-sized sedan. And it just so happens to be super economical as well. It’s a shame that the 330e is […]
2021 Jaguar I-PACE EV400 S review
It’s been nearly a year since we first got our hands on the Tesla-challenging, all-electric, performance-luxury SUV from Jaguar. The Austrian-built I-PACE has been updated for 2021, welcoming a new infotainment system, three-phase AC home charging capability, and more driver-focussed technology. Sales in Australia started out slow since its release […]