The 2013 Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro is the Armani suit in the popular small-SUV market segment, offering smart modern styling, German technical expertise, and lots of class and prestige. It is literally the best-selling Audi in Australia at the moment too, so it must be good, right? The Q3 […]
SUVs
2013 Kia Sorento Platinum review
In the world of SUVs, the 2013 Kia Sorento Platinum offers great value for people who want seven seats, a touch of luxury, good driving dynamics, and efficient power, all rolled into one. The Sorento has been in the Kia stable for some years now, and the latest 2013 model […]
Land Rover Defender 90 review
Before spending a week in the Land Rover Defender 90 we found bush performance driving was not as easy as it looks. These little creatures, namely the 90 as tested here, will climb just about everything and anything thanks to minimal overhang, and a well-sorted 4×4 drivetrain that has seemingly […]
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander review – LS 2.4 petrol and Aspire Di-D
The midsize soft-roader market is getting tougher and tougher, and with the launch of the new 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, first seen at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, the popular model is now more appealing than ever. For this review we have tested both the flagship Aspire Di-D turbo-diesel and […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack TDI review
Closing the gap between the Touareg large SUV and the Tiguan small SUV, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack slots in as the company’s only medium-sized off-roader. It comes packed with technology and convenience while offering adventurous semi-off-road capabilities. 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ALLTRACK – PROS AND CONS PROS: Exceptional fuel economy; […]
2013 Mitsubishi Challenger XLS review
Have you ever tried really hard to fail only to be let down by success? We have. It’s a strange feeling. A feeling of satisfied disappointment. It’s how we felt when we repeatedly tried to get the 2013 Mitsubishi Challenger XLS stuck while off-roading. 2013 MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER XLS – PROS […]
2013 Holden Colorado 7 LTZ review
Meet the 2013 Holden Colorado 7 LTZ. It’s Holden’s new full-size 4×4 seven-seater SUV. Whether you need a vehicle this large to tow a boat, or hoard around an army of kids, the Colorado 7 should be on your shortlist. 2013 HOLDEN COLORADO 7 LTZ – PROS AND CONS PROS: […]
2013 Honda CR-V VTi-L review
Does the all-new 2013 Honda CR-V finally live up to the quality and refinement that the brand has built up over the years? We test the top-spec VTi-L version to find out. 2013 HONDA CR-V VTI-L – PROS AND CONS PROS: A+ class-leading comfort VTi-L is packed with features Smart […]