Urban Reviews

Mazda CX-30 2023 review: G25 Astina

By Tom White · 17 Apr 2023

Mazda's CX-30 was impressive when it launched, but in a crowded small SUV space, is it still a stand-out?

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Nissan Qashqai 2023 review: ST-L long-term | Part 2

By Justin Hilliard · 17 Apr 2023

The 2023 Nissan Qashqai has a lot to offer on the design and practicality fronts. So, in this second long-term review instalment, we find out just how high its ST-L variant sets its standards.

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Toyota Yaris 2023 review: ZR Hybrid

By Tom White · 04 Apr 2023

It might be one of the most fuel efficient cars without a plug, but the Yaris has moved upmarket in more than a few ways.

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Haval Jolion 2023 review: S

By Tom White · 28 Mar 2023

The Jolion S dares to level the playing field on price with its mainstream rivals.

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Suzuki Jimny 2023 review: GLX manual

By James Cleary · 20 Mar 2023

Over successive generations Suzuki's Jimny has built a cult following, largely because its ultra-cute Tonka toy looks and diminutive size belie its hardcore off-road ability. But what's it like as a day-to-day proposition in the city and suburbs? We've kept it strictly on-road for this UrbanGuide test to find out.

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Nissan Qashqai 2023 review: ST-L long-term | Part 1

By Justin Hilliard · 16 Mar 2023

The 2023 Nissan Qashqai is a significant leap forward for the small SUV series, delivering the modern in-cabin technology its predecessor was missing. But we're spending three months with its ST-L variant to see if it has what it takes to handle city life. Spoiler alert: it's thoroughly impressive.

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Mazda CX-3 2023 review: Akari LE petrol long-term | Part 3

By Justin Hilliard · 25 Jan 2023

After three months with the 2023 Mazda CX-3 Akari LE AWD, it's finally time to say goodbye. And as this final instalment of our long-term review shows, the best-selling light SUV may have a timeless exterior design and surprisingly premium features, but it's fallen behind newer rivals when it comes to the driving experience.

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Mazda CX-3 2023 review: Akari LE petrol long-term | Part 2

By Justin Hilliard · 19 Dec 2022

The first-generation Mazda CX-3 is now eight years old, which means it's quite old in automotive terms. And while that may mean some of its key technology is dated, it's still a very stylish option in the Light SUV segment, albeit not a particularly practical one.

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Mazda CX-3 2023 review: Akari LE petrol long-term | Part 1

By Justin Hilliard · 25 Nov 2022

The Light SUV segment is dominated by the Mazda CX-3, which just celebrated its eighth birthday. But the Japanese crossover has a new Akari LE flagship that adds a little more luxury to its semi-premium formula. Yep, it's got a few nice surprises in store for buyers.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023 review

By Matt Campbell · 02 Nov 2022

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is still one of the benchmark hatchbacks out there. But it's getting very pricey.

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