EV Reviews

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed vs Nissan X-Trail e-Power Ti-L 2023 comparison review

By Laura Berry · 19 May 2023

Don't fall into the trap of assuming all hybrids are the same, you may end up with a car which is impractical to use or offers barely benefit. That's why we've conducted this comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, Nissan X-Trail e-Power and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Three similar mid-sized SUVs with very different hybrid systems.

Read the article

Ford E-Transit 2023 review

By David Morley · 18 May 2023

Ford's Transit has carved out a real niche for itself, even in Australia where the dual-cab ute rules. Now there's an battery-electric variant of the boxy load-hauler and we have to ask: Why has it taken so long?

Read the article

Mercedes-Benz EQE 2023 review: Sedan

By Stephen Ottley · 11 May 2023

While the Tesla Model S remains unavailable to Australians, Mercedes-Benz is giving customers a new all-electric luxury sedan to consider. The EQE Sedan is the latest addition to the German brand's expanding EV line-up.

Read the article

Polestar 2 2023 review: Long range Single motor - long-term | Part 1

By Tom White · 08 May 2023

I subjectively quite like the Polestar 2, but I'm about to find out if it's actually any good to live with.

Read the article

Cupra Born 2023 review

By Tom White · 04 May 2023

This little hatch wants to offer performance range and value, can it really do it all?

Read the article

Toyota Yaris Cross 2023 review: GR Sport

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Apr 2023

Since launching in late 2020, the Toyota Yaris Cross has nailed it for small SUV design, packaging, economy and comfort, gaining a huge following along the way. Adding a GR Sport grade only broadens the Japanese crossover's appeal, especially as there have been suspension and chassis upgrades to go with the racier styling additions inside and out. But the result also misses the mark in some ways.

Read the article

Mitsubishi Outlander 2023 review: Plug-in Hybrid EV Exceed Tourer

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Apr 2023

A lot of carmakers have launched hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of family friendly SUVs in the past couple of years as they play catch up to two pioneers.One of those pioneers is Toyota and its RAV4 hybrid, and the other is Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV. Now in its second generation, the PHEV has a loyal following. But is the new version a step up or a step backwards?

Read the article

Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 review

By James Cleary · 31 Mar 2023

Hyundai broke new ground with its Ioniq 5 SUV and now it's been joined by the Ioniq 6 sedan. There are some similarities under the skin, but they could barely be more different in terms of form and function. We've driven the car in rear-wheel drive single motor and all-wheel drive dual-motor form to see if it has what it takes to put the frighteners on Tesla's market-dominant Model 3.

Read the article

Peugeot 308 2023 review: GT Sport Hatch Plug-in Hybrid

By Laura Berry · 29 Mar 2023

Peugeot's plug-in hybrid version of its 308 small hatch has arrived in Australia and we sampled it at its launch to discover its range, safety features and price compared to fully electric cars such as a Tesla Model 3 or Polestar 2.

Read the article

Tesla Model Y 2023 review: Performance

By Tom White · 17 Mar 2023

Why the Model Y Performance might be a little too much of a good thing.

Read the article