Although it has been on sale overseas for a few years now, the Kia Stonic is a brand-new model for Australia. It slots beneath the Seltos to become the brand’s new entry-level SUV. Here we’re checking out the flagship GT-Line variant. The Stonic debuted in 2017, and the name is […]
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2021 Kia Stonic facelift debuts, confirmed for Australia late 2020
Not another new SUV? Well, we’re all buying them. Coinciding with the debut of the facelifted 2021 Kia Stonic, the Australian arm has confirmed the nameplate will go on sale here later this year. The Stonic is a compact SUV that sits below the Seltos, and has been on sale […]
Renault Australia confirms Arkana, new Captur, updated Megane RS
Renault Australia has confirmed some of its upcoming product plans which are set to help keep the French brand alive and kicking as we get through the coronavirus pandemic. For the past four years running, Renault Australia has posted negative sales from year to year. Its overall figures aren’t exactly […]
Toyota Yaris Cross revealed, confirmed for Australia
Toyota has unveiled the all-new Yaris Cross, which promises to redefine what an urban compact SUV should be. Not our words, that’s what the company says. The way we see it is that it’s a funky new small crossover for the increasingly popular market segment. It’s based on the Toyota […]
Toyota previews all-new compact SUV before Geneva debut
Toyota is preparing to unveil a new compact SUV at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show next month, and has sent out a teaser to stir some excitement. The new model is set to slot beneath the C-HR in the showroom, coming in as something of a competitor to the likes […]
2018 Hyundai Kona Highlander 1.6T review (video)
Hyundai might be a little bit late to the small SUV party with the 2018 Kona, but in its first few months on sale, it has bolted right out of the blocks. According to December 2017 VFACTS, the Kona found 2695 homes in the three-month period since its launch in […]
2017 Hyundai Kona review – Australian launch (video)
Hyundai is bouncing back into the small SUV scene with the new Kona, named after a Hawaiian coastline. And boy does it make an entrance. The design has been three years in the making. On first impressions, we think the designers have hit the bullseye. You may remember the ix35 […]
Editorial: Could autonomous cars spell the end of SUVs?
The SUV’s success story is still in full swing and probably isn’t quite near reaching its peak. SUV sales in Australia repeatedly set new benchmarks, especially in the mid-size class. Previously, ‘four wheel drives’ were off-road-capable wagons, with live axles all round, generally a ladder frame construction underneath, and less […]