Urban Reviews
Mazda CX-8 2022 review: Touring SP FWD
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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.
Kia Picanto 2022 review: GT
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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.
Jeep Compass 2022 review: Trailhawk
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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?
Volkswagen Golf 2022 review: 110TSI Life wagon
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By Tim Nicholson · 19 Jan 2022
The Golf wagon is the ideal anti-SUV, but has Volkswagen done enough to improve the new version?
Kia Cerato 2022 review: GT sedan
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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.
Mini Cooper 2022 review: 3 Door Hatch
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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
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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
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By Tom White · 14 Dec 2021
As manufacturers scramble to fill an emerging hot SUV niche, Toyota's first effort is predictably conservative.
Toyota Yaris Cross 2022 review: Urban Hybrid
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By Tim Nicholson · 18 Nov 2021
With such impressive competition, does the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid Urban 2WD tick all of the boxes buyers in the segment expect?
Haval Jolion 2022 review: Ultra
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 08 Oct 2021
You currently won't find a new small SUV with as much safety, equipment, space and warranty for the money as the Jolion. Sparkling on the showroom floor, it resets perceived value parameters. Better still, with a box-fresh platform and rorty turbo performance, the Chinese crossover promises to be just as game-changing on the road. But Haval's lack of experience shows the more time spent with it.