Family Reviews

Kia Sorento 2024 review: S Diesel

By Marcus Craft · 19 Apr 2024

Entry-level doesn't mean sub-par. If you're in the market for a decent seven-seater with updated technology and a solid features list, then it's a given Kia's Sorento S diesel AWD is likely in your sights. It may not exude the posh appeal of the Sorento upper-spec variants, such as the GT-Line, but this practical SUV has plenty of potential as a family mover.

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2024 review: Exceed

By Mark Oastler · 16 Apr 2024

Offered in one of the most hotly-contested segments in the Australian new car market, the Mitsubishi Outlander is a family-friendly medium SUV, including occasional seating for two in its third row for '5+2' capacity. The Exceed is at the more premium end of the range and we've put it to the household test.

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Hyundai Palisade 2024 review: Calligraphy 2.2D AWD 8-seat

By Marcus Craft · 08 Apr 2024

The Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is a big, classy eight-seat SUV, packed with features, and it's even all-wheel drive, but its price tag is more than $80,000.In a highly competitive SUV market does the Calligraphy make the right impression, or does it get lost in the crowd?

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Skoda Octavia 2024 review: SportLine

By James Cleary · 04 Apr 2024

Skoda is the brand for Euro-centric automotive pragmatists. Quality engineering and solid value-for-money in an attractive mid-size Liftback and Wagon package. And as the name implies, the new SportLine grade adds some extra spice for the same money as the entry-level Style. Jump in for our first impressions from the launch drive.

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Kia Sorento 2024 review: GT-Line diesel

By Emily Agar · 02 Apr 2024

Kia hits all of the right notes with the 2024 flagship Sorento GT-Line. The large SUV sees some tweaks with updated technology and a long features list but how does it handle family life?

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Kia EV6 2024 review: Air

By Emily Agar · 29 Mar 2024

The line-up for the 2024 Kia EV6 mid-size SUV now offers buyers the same number of choices as popular rivals, allowing families to find the perfect electric 'fit' for their lives. What else does the it offer?

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Skoda Karoq 2024 review

By James Cleary · 28 Mar 2024

With the aim of slicing away some market share from the dominant players in the medium SUV segment, Skoda has created a new entry-level version of its Karoq. Could it make you think twice about a Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail or Mitsubishi Outlander? Our launch drive review could help you decide.

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SsangYong Rexton 2024 review: Adventure

By Mark Oastler · 27 Mar 2024

SsangYong is the 'other' Korean carmaker with a range of 4x4 utes and SUVs. The Rexton is one of the brand's long-serving nameplates and the Adventure is a new mid-level grade offering seven-seat SUV buyers a quality, value-focused option. Mark Oastler has put it through its family paces.

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Mazda CX-5 2024 review: G35 Akera Turbo Petrol AWD

By Emily Agar · 25 Mar 2024

The new Mazda CX-5 Akera is well equipped but it's rivals are, too. How does it stay competitive?

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SsangYong Musso 2024 review: XLV Ultimate

By Emily Agar · 12 Mar 2024

The SsangYong Musso XLV Ultimate is one of, if not the, most affordable part-time 4x4 ute on the market at the moment and a recent facelift sees some improvements to its design, features and ride comfort. How does it handle family life?

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