When the original Toyota RAV4 was launched in 1994, it was one of the first SUVs to be designed for everyday use. Fast forward to 2022 and the RAV4 is now the most popular SUV on sale in Australia. One of the biggest hurdles faced by customers at the moment […]
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2023 Isuzu MU-X review – Australian launch
Isuzu is looking to continue its success with the MU-X seven-seater SUV into 2023, but with very few changes in what is fast-becoming a progressive and more advanced segment, is Isuzu slipping behind? The 2023 MU-X is being introduced as a minor facelift, with subtle revisions to the styling and […]
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 […]
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review – Australian launch (video)
In the market for a smooth, economical large seven-seat SUV? Hyundai Australia has just launched a hybrid version of its Santa Fe for 2023 which could be just what you need. It comes in Elite and Highlander forms, featuring pretty much everything that’s available to the current generation model. The […]
2022 Genesis GV80 3.5T 6-seat review
With the arrival of the Genesis GV80, Hyundai’s luxury division sent a bold message that it is ready to fight the status quo on their own terms, not merely using value as its trump card. At $108,691 (before on-road costs) for the 3.5T model – plus $13,500 for the Luxury […]
2023 Jaguar E-PACE P250 R-Dynamic HSE review (video)
Since arriving on the scene in 2017, the Jaguar E-PACE has become one of the company’s most popular models in the showroom. A light facelift and update in technology introduced in 2021 should ensure it remains high in demand. So far this year (through October), Jaguar Australia has sold 251 […]
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 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review (video)
Welcome to the most expensive Kia in the showroom. It is fully electric and it does come packed to the brim with features and advanced technologies. But is it enough to justify the high price? Let’s take a look. The Kia EV6 is a dedicated electric model (not based on […]