Urban Reviews

GAC Emzoom 2026 review: Luxury - Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 08 Dec 2025

GAC is just the latest in a long list of new car brands from China trying to make a mark in Australia. But while it may be late to the party, it has arrived in style, with the all-new Emzoom small SUV proving to be a surprising performer. We review this new small SUV to see how it stacks up against the growing list of competitors.

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Toyota Yaris Cross 2026 review: Urban FWD

By Emily Agar · 24 Nov 2025

The Toyota Yaris Cross has switched over to a fully-hybrid powertrain across all grades but is its high price point a turn off?

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Mitsubishi ASX Exceed 2026 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 02 Nov 2025

Topping the Mitsubishi ASX range for now is the Exceed, which costs $46,490 before on-road costs.

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Mitsubishi ASX Aspire 2026 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 31 Oct 2025

The midway point of the Mitsubishi ASX line-up is the Aspire, and it represents the best value of the lot.

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Mitsubishi ASX LS 2026 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 29 Oct 2025

The LS is the entry point of the second-generation Mitsubishi ASX line-up. It kicks off at $37,740 before on-road costs, which is more than $10,000 more than the previous entry grade. But grade for grade it’s about $7K dearer.

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Mitsubishi ASX 2026 review – Australian first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Oct 2025

After 15 long years, Mitsubishi has finally replaced its impossibly popular ASX small SUV. It’s no longer the cheap model it once was. But is it good enough to be considered against some stiff competition?

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Cupra Leon VZe Sportstourer 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 22 Oct 2025

Cupra’s unorthodox approach to the Australian market is deliberate, and perhaps best exemplified by the newest addition to the Leon range - the Leon Sportstourer VZe.

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Cupra Leon VZx hatchback 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 20 Oct 2025

Cupra is a performance brand, and the Leon VZx is its hero hot hatch.

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Cupra Leon S hatchback 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 18 Oct 2025

The Cupra Leon S is the entry-level model in the Spanish brand’s small car line-up. But the brand’s more premium position puts it in the upper end of the hatchback market.

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Cupra Leon 2026 review - Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 16 Oct 2025

Cupra is trying to leave a unique impression on the Australian market, blending Spanish style with performance and efficiency. The updated Leon hatch has arrived and brings with it an unlikely new addition, the Sportstourer VZe. This compact wagon with a plug-in hybrid powertrain clearly isn't meant to appeal to a broad audience, but for those who crave something different, it could be ideal.

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