Urban Reviews

Citroen C4 2023 review: Long-term | Part 2

By Justin Hilliard · 30 Sep 2022

The new-generation Citroen C4 has a clear focus on design. After all, it's a hatchback, fastback and SUV all rolled into one. But does its style-centric approach mean practicality has taken a big hit? Thankfully, the answer's no. In fact, this French model has a few surprises up its sleeve...

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Citroen C4 2023 review: Long-term | Part 1

By Justin Hilliard · 29 Aug 2022

The third-generation Citroen C4 is a hatchback, liftback and SUV all in one, and now it's the next model to enter the long-term CarsGuide garage. But could this menage a trois actually be good value for a French model? Spoiler alert: yes.

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Suzuki Swift 2023 review: GL S Plus

By James Cleary · 27 Aug 2022

Over successive model generations the Suzuki Swift has built a loyal following in the Australian new car market. Compact, well equipped and economical, the current model looks like a perfect match for the urban environment. We spent a week with one to find out if it is.

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SsangYong Korando 2023 review: Ultimate diesel AWD

By Tung Nguyen · 15 Aug 2022

SsangYong has been on a rocky road since its Australian relaunch in 2018, but that doesn't necessarily mean its products are subpar or not worthy of consideration. As more brand's move upmarket, this makes SsangYong - and its Korando mid-size SUV - even more appealing, so should you consider one?

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Toyota HiLux 2023 review: SR5+ Double-Cab auto Premium Interior

By Byron Mathioudakis · 05 Aug 2022

Australia's bestselling vehicle, the current Toyota HiLux is now in its twilight years, and must mostly rely on reputation to stay ahead of an increasingly stronger pack, led by the 2023 Ford Ranger. On the other hand, the popular SR5 Double Cab still looks great, is reassuringly familiar and is quite the performance powerhouse, thanks to a host of Aussie-influenced tweaks. But do they do enough? Particularly around town?

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Suzuki Ignis 2022 review: GLX long-term | Part 3

By Justin Hilliard · 19 Jul 2022

Three months have come and gone, and it's now time to farewell the Suzuki Ignis GLX. As it turns out, the 'light SUV' is well suited to the urban jungle, although its overall performance is far from perfect.

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MG ZST 2023 review: Essence

By Tom White · 19 Jul 2022

Can MG be more than just cheap and cheerful? The top-spec ZST Essence dares to find out.

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Renault Captur 2023 review: RS Line

By Byron Mathioudakis · 13 Jul 2022

What a surprise. Today's Renault Captur has matured from a patchy curio to a sophisticated small SUV capable of taking on all rivals. From its smart design and packaging to the quality interior and engineering, the Captur II combines comfort and agility with class, to challenge premium alternatives like the Mercedes GLA. The flagship RS Line is expensive, but it's also one of this segment's best.

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Suzuki Ignis 2022 review: GLX long-term | Part 2

By Justin Hilliard · 06 Jul 2022

We're now in our second month with the Suzuki Ignis GLX and a key question has arisen: is one of the Australia's smallest new cars actually practical? You'd be surprised. What isn't up for debate, though, is the light SUV's distinctive exterior design. It really does separate itself from the pack.

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Mazda 2 2022 review: Pure SP

By James Cleary · 23 Jun 2022

The Mazda2 has been around a while, but successive updates have helped it stay in touch with its compact urban competitors, and keep its head above water as the SUV wave continues to swamp the Aussie new car market. Does the recently introduced Pure SP grade put more air in this long time favourite's Floaties?

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