Urban Reviews

Citroen C3 Aircross 2021 review

By Peter Anderson · 09 Sep 2020

Always standing proudly outside the automotive mainstream, Citroen is for those who prefer a healthy dose of personality with their practicality. Often that comes at a price, and the brand's latest city-sized C3 Aircross is no exception.

Read the article

Kia Seltos 2020 review: Sport+ long-term

By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Sep 2020

The Kia Seltos Sport+ is a small SUV with big aspirations. But can the Kia's newest SUV cut it in our long-term garage. We asked Andrew Chesterton to put it to the urban family (two adults, one very small corgi) test to find out.

Read the article

Kia Seltos 2020 review: S

By Byron Mathioudakis · 13 Aug 2020

Sometimes a new model arrives with one particular grade that seems to exceed the sum of its pricing as well as parts.Launched in late 2019 as the company's small SUV answer to the successful Mitsubishi ASX, the Seltos S is a lot like a Kia Cerato, but with more space, extra utility, higher seating and greater ground clearance - courtesy of the related Hyundai Kona DNA infused within.

Read the article

Mazda CX-30 2020 review: G25 Astina AWD

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Aug 2020

Mazda is embarking on a spot of social climbing.After years of affordable, well-engineered and highly popular alternatives to Toyota, Japan's smallest big carmaker has set its sights higher.The Mazda3-based CX-30 is a manifestation of this mindset. The '0' denotes a raised SUV, aimed at singles, couples and small families seeking a practical compact wagon, yet with one eye on adventure.

Read the article

Suzuki S-Cross 2020 review: Turbo Prestige

By Peter Anderson · 04 Aug 2020

The Suzuki S-Cross is a bit of a quiet achiever in the Suzuki range, packed as it is with cars that look like they compete with each other. But the S-Cross is a little bit different to the compact SUV crowd and delivers a surprisingly good drive.

Read the article

Suzuki Jimny 2020 review: Auto

By Tom White · 29 Jul 2020

The Jimny is sold out for a long time. But if you're just going to drive it around the city, is it more flawed than not? We find out.

Read the article

Hyundai Veloster 2020 review: Turbo Premium long term

By Tom White · 29 Jul 2020

Hyundai's oddball Veloster exudes youth appeal, but is it the right pick for a young couple in one of Australia's capital cities? We have one for three months to find out.

Read the article

Honda Civic 2020 review: RS Hatch

By Byron Mathioudakis · 27 Jul 2020

The clue's in the name.A permanent fixture of the small-car scene for nearly 50 years, the Honda Civic has long been a strong urban runabout proposition, providing quality, efficient and progressive engineering at affordable prices.For 2020, a minor raft of changes to the hatchback version strives to improve what's been a roomy, refined and enjoyable alternative to the Toyota Corolla since 2017.

Read the article

Mazda CX-30 2020 review: G20 Astina

By Tom White · 07 Jul 2020

What's in a badge? Has Mazda done enough to put itself in contention with a higher-end of the market? We drive a high-spec CX-30 to find out.

Read the article

Hyundai Venue 2020 review: Go

By Peter Anderson · 06 Jul 2020

The Hyundai Venue Go is where the Hyundai range starts and its price doesn't start with a one. Does that matter anymore? Are cars now so good we're willing to pay the extra to get one on the driveway?

Read the article