If you’re after a mid-size SUV with attitude, this is one of the angriest we’ve driven in a long while. Introducing the Cupra Formentor VZx. It is one of two high-performance little critters from the recently-introduced Cupra brand in Australia. The Formentor is based on the same MQB platform that […]
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2023 Genesis GV60 Performance review (video)
First thing’s first, it’s an odd-looking one isn’t it? This is the Genesis GV60, otherwise known as the company’s first dedicated fully electric vehicle, based on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP architecture like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 6, and Kia EV6. We think it does look better in person compared […]
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review (video)
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are on a steep upward trajectory here in Australia. VFACTS figures show sales have doubled from 2021 to 2022 alone. In early 2022, we saw the launch of the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Outlander. But it was launched without the PHEV offering that the previous generation Outlander boldly introduced. […]
2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS 4×2 review
Did you know that Mitsubishi now only sells SUVs and utes? No more sedans or hatches for the Japanese brand as it reaps the benefits of the ever-increasing SUV market. 2022 brought a solid year for its large SUV – the Pajero Sport. It saw a 21 per cent increase […]
2023 Citroen C5 X Shine review (video)
In a sea of SUVs lining the new car market at the moment the new 2023 Citroen C5 X is more of a chic crossover than a traditional bulky SUV. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in Australia though, it competes in the dwindling sedan market with the […]
2023 Cupra Ateca VZx review (video)
There are a handful of new car brands making the long voyage to Aussie shores of late. If you like performance cars in particular, Cupra is a new brand you should get to know. Cupra, which stands for Cup Racing, is a new spin-off performance brand of SEAT, headquartered in […]
2023 Ford Everest review – Platinum V6 & Ambiente 2.0L (video)
Ever since the 2023 Ford Everest launched late last year, sales have been on a steady rise. It that for goo reason? On the face of it, it does appear to be a much more complete and more versatile vehicle than ever before. Ford offers a tempting turbo-diesel V6 for […]
2023 Toyota Yaris Cross GX review
The 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross has been designed to offer the convenience of an SUV with the efficiency and affordability of a hatchback. And it showcases some impressive features to help it stand out in its class. But is it still an appealing purchase in base GX form? Toyota offers […]