Luxury Reviews

Volkswagen Tiguan 2022 review: 132TSI Life

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Jan 2022

Finding a niche between mainstream players like the Hyundai Tucson and luxury brands such as the BMW X3, the Volkswagen Tiguan has long held its own, relying on solid Golf-based mechanicals, an appealing cabin, spacious packaging and enjoyable dynamics, to appeal to both camps. 2021's facelift brings improved looks, better safety and updated tech. Is the Tiguan 132TSI 4Motion still a front runner?

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Volvo V60 Cross Country 2022 review

By Matt Campbell · 22 Dec 2021

The Volvo V60 has been replaced... by the Volvo V60. But this one is the V60 Cross Country, a rugged-looking wagon that lives up to the lineage of the Volvo estate cars of years gone by. There's no V70 CC anymore, but this is the closest thing...

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Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 2022 review

By Tung Nguyen · 16 Dec 2021

Maybach is a name that predates the first World War and is steeped in history, so it’s no small thing that Mercedes has wheeled it out for its flagship GLS SUV. With the aim of elevating an already luxurious model to new heights, can the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 succeed?

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Porsche Macan 2022 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 14 Dec 2021

Can you really Porsche-ify an SUV? You bet you can. The updated Porsche Macan is a seriously good driver's car, wrapped in a polished and practical suit. So is this what the best of both worlds looks like?

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Porsche 911 2022 review: GT3 track test

By James Cleary · 07 Dec 2021

The Macan, and Taycan may be Porsche's big money spinners, but the 911 owns the heart of the brand. And the 911 GT3 is a pure expression of its dynamic potential. Where better to experience the abilities of the new, seventh-generation version than a track test at Sydney Motorsport Park.

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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 2022 review

By Tung Nguyen · 25 Nov 2021

Positioned between the E-Class large sedan/wagon range and the executive S-Class limo, the CLS tries to blend the comfort of the former with the tech of the latter in a stylish four-door coupe suit, but is this a model anyone is asking for?

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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2022 review: track test

By Tung Nguyen · 18 Nov 2021

The pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz performance is known as the Black Series, and to date, only five models have been deemed worthy of wearing such a hallowed name. In 2021 however, a sixth nameplate will join the Black Series ranks in the form of the Mercedes-AMG GT, but can it be different enough from the GT, GT R and GT Pro to earn its place?

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Audi Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback 2022 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 05 Nov 2021

Usually you can have space OR sportiness, practicality OR performance. But Audi reckons its new Q5 Sportback ups the style and performance from the regular Q5, without sacrificing space or practicality. So what's the catch? We put the Q5 45 TSI Sportback and SQ5 Sportback to the test to find out.

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Lexus ES250 and ES300h 2022 review

By James Cleary · 29 Oct 2021

Despite the automotive world's on-going obsession with SUVs, Lexus remains committed to the luxury sedan, and its medium-size ES has been updated with new tech and selected design tweaks. What does it offer that the usual prestige suspects don't?

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Genesis GV70 2022 review

By Tom White · 11 Oct 2021

Genesis has a mammoth task ahead of it, taking on one of the most hotly contested segments in the luxury space. Does the GV70 have what it takes to take the fight to the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, and Lexus RX?

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