Car Reviews

One of the world's most exciting hot-hatches, the Honda Civic Type R has long existed in its own, thrilling orbit. Now, the 2023 (FLS) redesign broadens its horizons with far-more down-to-earth styling, a huge cabin-quality uplift and sustained efficiency improvements, dramatically boosting the Japanese firecracker's appeal. But what about its value, given that the price has rocketed up so much?

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Epiq is the premium specification in a three-grade model line-up and costs $88,000, before on-road costs.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Techniq is the midpoint in a three-grade model line-up and costs $83,500, before on-road costs. 

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Dynamiq is the entry-point to a three-grade model line-up and costs  $74,000, before on-road costs.

Chinese carmaker Chery is back and it wants its Omoda 5 small SUV in your driveway, but is this rival to the MG ZS, Haval Joilion and Toyota Corolla Cross worthy of your hard earned? We've tested it over hundreds of kilometres to find out what it does well and also not so well.

The Volkswagen Tiguan R Grid Edition costs less than the Tiguan R, with all the wild and beastly performance of the hi-po SUV it's based on. So what's the catch?

The Volkswagen T-Roc R Grid Edition could be one of the smartest and fastest buys of 2023 with all the grunt of a T-Roc R, for less money

Toyota spent decades ignoring the hot hatch market and now it has launched its second entrant in three years. But can the new GR Corolla not only live up to the hype of the GR Yaris but go head-to-head with the likes of the Honda Civic Type R and Volkswagen Golf R?

The Touring is the top grade in the Outback line-up and has a list price of $55,990.

The Touring is the top grade in the Outback line-up and has a list price of $50,990.This isn’t the most expensive Outback in the range, however. The Touring XT is more expensive because it’s the turbocharged version of the Touring.The Touring has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine making 138kW and 245Nm, with a continuously variable auto transmission. Like all Outbacks the Touring is all-wheel drive, too.Subaru says that after a combination of open and urban roads the 2.5-litre engine should use 7.3L/100km.Coming standard on the Touring are LED headlights, LED fog lights and LED running lights, roof rails, privacy glass and 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside there’s an 11.6-inch central touchscreen with sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, power front seats, a proximity key, push-button start, 'X-Mode' drive modes, paddle shifters, power tailgate, heated front seats and sports pedals.The Touring grades also has nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a heated steering wheel and Nappa leather seats. The Touring also comes with a CD player… yes, really.All Outbacks come standard with an excellent array of advanced safety tech including Subaru’s 'Eyesight' system which uses two cameras to scan the road ahead. There’s AEB, autonomous emergency steering, lane keeping assistance, rear cross-traffic alert with reverse auto braking and blind-spot warning.