Urban Reviews

Mazda3 2022 review: G25 Evolve sedan

By Tom White · 17 Feb 2022

If you can't find stock of a popular SUV or hatch, maybe you'll still be able to find a humble sedan. Is Mazda's attractive new 3 sedan variant worth your consideration?

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2022 review: Aspire 2WD

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Feb 2022

There's a lot riding on the new-generation Mitsubishi Outlander, but is it in the same league as its impressive medium SUV rivals?

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Mazda CX-8 2022 review: Touring SP FWD

By Byron Mathioudakis · 09 Feb 2022

The Mazda CX-8 has long lived in its CX-9 big-sister's vast shadow, but some smart additions have turned the Japanese seven-seater SUV's fortunes around. Case in point: the Touring SP. It combines low pricing, generous equipment, ample space and proven engineering with newfound sporty styling and keen driver appeal. The result is an appealing family car that ought to be on most buyers' shortlist.

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Kia Picanto 2022 review: GT

By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Feb 2022

It might be Australia's cheapest sporty drive, but the Kia Picanto GT is also an endearingly unique urban runabout that punches above its league in many areas, including for packaging, equipment, performance and aftersales care. The GT is also an appealing alternative to larger superminis like the MG3. But with few real chassis upgrades, it's no Suzuki Swift Sport style hot-hatch rival.

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Jeep Compass 2022 review: Trailhawk

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Feb 2022

The Jeep Compass Trailhawk might be the only diesel left in its segment, but is it worth the price?

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Volkswagen Golf 2022 review: 110TSI Life wagon

By Tim Nicholson · 19 Jan 2022

The Golf wagon is the ideal anti-SUV, but has Volkswagen done enough to improve the new version?

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Kia Cerato 2022 review: GT sedan

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Jan 2022

Kia might not have a hardcore small hot hatch or sedan in its line-up, but the Cerato GT is at least a warmed-up offering.

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Mini Cooper 2022 review: 3 Door Hatch

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Jan 2022

The Mini Cooper is a survivor, seeing off rivals like the Fiat 500, VW Beetle and Alfa MiTo, while remaining true to its sporty heritage and fashion-forward attitude. And though the current hatch has been around for eight years and so is showing its age now, two facelifts, tech upgrades and spec improvements have kept it fresh. The British icon remains a unique, likeable and driver-focused option.

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Kia Sportage 2022 review: GT-Line diesel AWD

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Dec 2021

Kia's previous-generation Sportage was a bit of an also-ran. Is the new one good enough to compete with the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5?

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Toyota C-HR 2022 review: GR Sport

By Tom White · 14 Dec 2021

As manufacturers scramble to fill an emerging hot SUV niche, Toyota's first effort is predictably conservative.

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