Urban Reviews
Nissan Juke 2021 review: Ti
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By Tom White · 11 Jun 2021
Nissan's Juke continues to offer a style-focused alternative to the small SUV crowd, but in one of Australia's most competitive and rapidly growing segments, is that enough to give it an advantage?
Mazda CX-3 2021 review: Maxx Sport FWD
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By Laura Berry · 10 Jun 2021
Small car, big city - seems like a perfect match right? It could be, as long as you don't bring your parents.
Skoda Scala 2021 review: Monte Carlo
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 03 Jun 2021
The Skoda Scala is a spacious alternative to popular small hatchbacks like the Mazda3, Volkswagen Golf and Hyundai i30. Leveraging VW Group components, the up-spec Monte Carlo grade as tested is also a rival to premium offerings such as the Mercedes-Benz A180 and BMW 118i, thanks to sophisticated engineering technologies. But the sporty Czech five-door isn't cheap and suffers from a choppy ride.
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Ford Focus 2021 review: Active
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By Peter Anderson · 02 Jun 2021
Ford's Focus redefined how good a hatchback could be over 20 years ago. It's still doing it, too. The Focus Active is an attempt to cash in on the ongoing sales dominance of SUVs without having to go full SUV. It probably shouldn't work, but Ford is good at this sort of thing.
Mazda MX-30 2021 review: G20E Astina
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By Peter Anderson · 27 May 2021
Mazda is offering the MX-30 coupe as an internal-combustion car before the EV arrives later in the year. Dripping with unique style, a terrific interior and a sadly underpowered engine, it's probably not as sporty as it thinks it is.
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Suzuki Ignis 2021 review: GLX
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 25 May 2021
The striking Suzuki Ignis remains one of Australia's cheapest new cars, thanks to sub-$20,000 pricing, while tall styling, lofty seating positions and (some) ground clearance also put it firmly into compact crossover territory. Updated in 2020, the Series II model scores a few visual updates, but the basic, cheap and cheerful recipe remains the same. However, AEB isn't yet available on any grade.
Ford Puma 2021 review: ST-Line V
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 18 May 2021
The Puma ST-Line V is Ford's cheekiest tilt yet at the Mazda CX-3 class, combining striking design with a sporty chassis, to make it a keen driving proposition. That said, thoughtful packaging, a gutsy yet efficient powertrain and a high level of standard safety features reveal other sides to this compact Euro crossover. Prices are a bit on the high side, but there's also plenty to like here too.
Honda CR-V 2021 review: VTi
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 May 2021
One of the first medium SUVs launched back in 1997, the Honda CR-V (for Compact Recreational Vehicle) has evolved over five generations into a capable, versatile and refined family crossover proposition. Though not the cheapest, the VTi is one of the most compelling in its segment, since it combines safety, space, comfort and practicality with willing turbo performance, at an affordable price.
Kia Sorento 2021 review: GT-Line petrol
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By Justin Hilliard · 10 May 2021
The importance of the fourth-generation Kia Sorento large SUV cannot be understated. And the fact that it happens to be verging on seven-seat greatness is opportune. Indeed, the GT-Line petrol variant tested here is nearly the perfect all-rounder.
Peugeot Partner 2021 review: 130 Auto Standard
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 07 May 2021
Small vans are born to live in urban environments, and that's something that Peugeot - with Citroen's help - has had decades of experience in with the Partner line. Based on the French brand's lauded EMP2 architecture, the K9 series elevates the genre to new heights in terms of safety, technology, driving pleasure and occupant comfort, while still performing the job it was created to do admirably.