In another attempt to morph together the practicality of an SUV and the economy of a hatch, this is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. It’s based on the Mk7 Golf and it features a jumped up body with slightly more ground clearance, and a few rugged body trimmings to give […]
SUVs
2016 Jeep Renegade Longitude review (video)
The compact SUV market has absolutely exploded in the last 18 months. Sales have jumped, and manufacturers have had no choice but to jump onto the bandwagon. We’re here to find out whether the new Jeep Renegade is a competitive offering in an already saturated market, or just a rush-job […]
2016 Haval H8 Premium 4WD review (video)
When you name your product after the internet shorthand for ‘hate – H8’, you’re not setting yourself up for a good start. Welcome to the Haval H8, otherwise known as the copycat version of the old Mercedes ML-Class. Haval is China’s most popular SUV producer. The brand was recently introduced […]
2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country D4 review (video)
Can’t decide whether you want an SUV or a station wagon? The 2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country D4 is designed to fill in for that precise product description. The potential issue that we can see is, how many buyers are facing such a specific predicament? Consumer trends at the moment […]
Haval H2 Lux 2WD 1.5T review (video)
It’s always exciting when we get to sample the wares of a completely new carmaker. When the manufacturer in question is China’s most popular SUV maker, Haval, we approach it with a greater sense of intrigue. The Haval brand began its three-pronged assault on the Aussie market this year, with […]
2016 Toyota LandCruiser GX review (video)
Toyota’s dominance in the flooded SUV market continues to thrive. At the top of the food-chain, the new 2016 LandCruiser also continues to be spared from any legitimate contenders. Since its inauguration 65 years ago, the Toyota LandCruiser has embedded itself in everyone’s minds as the go-to vehicle for serious […]
2016 Hyundai Tucson: 1.6T petrol vs CRDi diesel comparison (video)
SPECS VERDICT There are many SUVs on the market at the moment; sports, luxury, heavy-duty, coupe, seven-seat, four-seat. The choice is endless. But even if you can decide on one, there are often various versions of that particular model available. Today we’re looking at one of the more popular new […]
2016 Suzuki Vitara RT-X review (video)
The 2016 Suzuki Vitara enters an insanely competitive market segment. Compact crossovers/SUVs have become a hit since their introduction, with vehicles like the Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V, Nissan Juke and Mitsubishi ASX capitalising on a younger generation’s desire for adventurous aesthetics, practicality, economy, and affordability. The Vitara, now in its […]