Family Reviews
GWM Haval H6 GT 2025 review: Ultra PHEV
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By Emily Agar · 05 May 2025
The new H6 GT Ultra PHEV is the very first of its kind for the Australian market from GWM. Will the new venture prove to be successful?
Lexus GX 2025 review: 550 Sports Luxury
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By Emily Agar · 02 May 2025
Lexus has launched the GX 550, which is now in its third generation and showcases a brutish new design that looks capable and handsome but will it suit family life?
Toyota Corolla Cross 2025 review: GXL Hybrid FWD long-term | Part 2
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By Dom Tripolone · 01 May 2025
Compact SUVs are pitched at growing families, so we put Toyota's hybrid Corolla Cross through its paces to see how it handles a family of four.
Volkswagen Multivan 2025 review: Life - Australian first drive
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By Laura Berry · 15 Apr 2025
Volkswagen's Mulitvan has always been a practical people mover but something important has been missing until this new-generation version came along.
KGM SsangYong Torres 2025 review: Ultimate long-term | Part 2
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By Andrew Chesterton · 13 Apr 2025
More misses than hits with the KGM SsangYong Torres this month, as our time with the Ultimate trim comes to an early end after we were beset by technical gremlins.
Ford Tourneo 2025 review: Active
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By David Morley · 11 Apr 2025
Converting a cargo van to a people mover is a quick, practical way to give big families what they need: Space. Ford has plenty of experience in this pursuit over the years, not all of it totally successful, it should be noted. But when you're starting with the accomplished Transit Custom van, surely the transition to people-mover can't be too fraught.
Skoda Kodiaq 2025 review: Australian first drive
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By James Cleary · 09 Apr 2025
Big family equals big car, and if you're in the market for a seven-seat SUV, there are plenty to choose from including segment leaders like the Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser Prado. But a relatively low-profile contender, the Skoda Kodiaq, has just been refreshed in a new-generation version and wants a bigger piece of the action. Join us for an Australian first drive.
Skoda Octavia RS 2025 review: Australian first drive
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By James Cleary · 02 Apr 2025
Skoda has a big new-model year ahead of it and this Skoda Octavia RS is one of the first arrivals. It combines medium sedan/wagon dynamics with sporty performance, brilliant practicality and top-shelf safety. We find out if it's a better bet than the ubiquitous mid-size SUV.
Jaecoo J7 2025 review: AWD & PHEV - Australian first drive
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By Stephen Ottley · 28 Mar 2025
Jaecoo is the latest new-car brand to arrive in Australia and it has big ambitions. Its all-new J7 SUV has arrived to take on the Toyota RAV4, BYD Sealion 6 and other popular models in the booming mid-size SUV segment. But as we found out, this newest offering has plenty of potential thanks to its efficient powertrain, eye-catching styling and head-turning value.
GWM Tank 300 2025 review: Diesel - Australian first drive
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By Tim Nicholson · 25 Mar 2025
The GWM Tank 300 has been a huge hit thanks to genuine off-road ability and keen pricing. But a lack of a diesel engine kept some buyers away. Not anymore! The diesel version is on sale now, but is it the pick of the powertrains?