Urban Reviews

Peugeot 2008 2021 review: Allure

By Peter Anderson · 04 May 2021

The new Peugeot 2008 plugs the compact SUV gap the way the old one never quite did, despite being very capable. What it doesn't do is tempt the younger buyers the brand desperately wants; those who seek a sub-$30,000 entry level compact SUV, because the cheapest 2008 is the Allure, at a considerable $34,990. The brand is banking on cashed-up young 'uns liking what they see.

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Suzuki Vitara 2021 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 Apr 2021

Though the fourth generation vehicle to wear the Vitara badge, the current series released in 2015 is the only one that is not a dedicated off-roader but a proper small SUV. Excellent design, packaging and value has kept sales going along nicely, while a minor update in early 2019 brought a few improvements. But in 2021, with many newer rivals to compete with, can the Suzuki keep up?

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Hyundai Kona 2021 review: Elite

By Peter Anderson · 23 Apr 2021

The Hyundai Kona has been with us for some years now, more than I actually thought. So it was definitely time for something new, with the extensive range gaining a new face, new interior tech and some general freshening up. And... a continuously variable transmission in the 2.0-litre cars. Let's have a look and see what it all means.

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Hyundai i30 2021 review: N Line Premium hatch

By Byron Mathioudakis · 22 Apr 2021

Hyundai has progressively improved the i30 over three generations , with the current model launched in 2017 providing a broad spectrum of choice to suit different needs. With its turbo petrol engine and independent rear suspension, the N-Line provides rousing performance and fine dynamic qualities, without spilling into hot-hatch territory. In Premium guise there's plenty of luxury to enjoy, too.

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Kia Carnival 2021 review: Si petrol

By Tom White · 13 Apr 2021

The rise of the seven-seat SUV makes a lot of sense, but Kia's new Carnival is one particularly compelling argument to consider a people mover instead.

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Hyundai Venue 2021 review: Auto

By Byron Mathioudakis · 06 Apr 2021

Hyundai's first real tilt at a light SUV is the Venue - a boxy little crossover with character, space and dynamic agility built in. It's also easy to get in and out of, well made, surprisingly spacious and effortless to operate, offering light steering, a tight turning circle and plenty of low-down throttle response. But the competition is fierce and in a couple of ways the Venue falls short.

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Volkswagen Multivan 2021 review: Cruise Edition

By Peter Anderson · 31 Mar 2021

The 6.1 update for Volkswagen's Multivan (and Transporter) series vans seemed like an opportunity to celebrate 70 years of the Kombi. Short of actually doing another Kombi (which is, allegedly, coming after a number of false starts), the German giant gives us the Multivan Cruise Edition.

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Skoda Scala 2021 review: Launch Edition

By Peter Anderson · 19 Mar 2021

We've had to wait longer than our trans-Tasman friends for the Skoda Scala hatch so we've been rewarded with the Launch Edition. Packed full of useful stuff and ditching the panoramic sunroof, it's a punchy hatchback with a long list of tech and safety gear, funky Czech DNA in its looks and a very tidy chassis.

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Hyundai Kona 2021 review: N Line

By Laura Berry · 11 Mar 2021

The Kona N Line is little, it's an SUV, and it's sporty, but we found it thirsty and impractical.

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Subaru Outback 2021 review: Sport

By Stephen Corby · 08 Mar 2021

The Subaru Outback has always made an excellent choice for families that don't mind sticking out from the crowd, not only by buying something that's not typically SUV shaped, but choosing a car that's a little... quirky. The new Outback, however, seems a little more attractive at first glance than before. So is it as good as it looks?

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