Family Reviews

Subaru Forester 2026 review: International first drive

By Chris Thompson · 21 Jul 2025

Subaru Australia wanted to wait until the Forester’s hybrid variant was available before launching the new model locally, which means Subaru is introducing a car that could properly rival the Toyota RAV4. Has the cult car brand finally delivered a vehicle that feels like it belongs in the 2020s?

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Mahindra XUV700 2026 review: AX7L

By Tim Nicholson · 19 Jul 2025

There's no shortage of options in the mid-size family SUV market, but one brand that doesn't get as much attention as something like a Toyota RAV4, is Mahindra and its XUV700. Offering seating for seven, a lengthy standard features list and punchy powertrain, the Indian-made SUV might be the dark horse of the segment.

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Ford Ranger 2025 review: Platinum long-term | Part 2

By Andrew Chesterton · 16 Jul 2025

For so long seen as purely a tool-of-trade, in recent decades the ute has grown into a Swiss Army-style work/family/lifestyle multi-purpose machine. And in his second month with the Ford Ranger Platinum, Andrew Chesterton is appreciating the family side of its character more than ever.

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Tom White · 10 Jul 2025

Mitsubishi Australia brings a local flavour to its widely appealing Outlander mid-size SUV.

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Volkswagen ID.4 2026 review: Pro

By Emily Agar · 08 Jul 2025

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed, so has this mid-size SUV been worth the wait?

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Cupra Tavascan 2026 review: Endurance long-term | Part 1

By Tom White · 08 Jul 2025

Cupra's unusual electric SUV might not be for everyone.

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MG QS 2026 review: Essence

By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Jul 2025

The MG QS is the Chinese brand's first three-row SUV in Australia, meaning it will do battle with seven-seat favourites like the Kia Sorento and Toyota Kluger. In the MG's corner is space, and lots of it, a stacked equipment list and the longest warranty period in the country. But will that be enough to challenge the main players in this segment?

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KGM Actyon 2026 review: K60

By Byron Mathioudakis · 01 Jul 2025

Formerly SsangYong, the newly-branded KGM hopes to make a splash with its ambitious Actyon - a Toyota RAV4 rival offering standout styling, larger-than-average packaging, value pricing and - quite unexpectedly - impressive refinement, quality presentation and sporty dynamics. It has flaws, but, drawing on 70 years of experience, the South Korean medium SUV is also likely better than you think.

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Audi Q4 2025 review: 55 e-tron SUV long-term | Part 1

By Dom Tripolone · 30 Jun 2025

Audi's electric cars have come a long way in a short time, and its newest and smallest electric car might just be the pick of the litter.

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GWM Tank 500 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid long-term | Part 3

By Laura Berry · 29 Jun 2025

The final installment of the Berry family's long-term test of the GWM Tank 500 Ultra is here. Does a recent discovery change the verdict?

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