Urban Reviews

Toyota GR Corolla 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 06 Mar 2025

The Toyota GR Corolla is aiming to strike a balance between daily runabout and rally-honed hot hatch with some updates to boot. Is Toyota's rival to the VW Golf R up to the task?

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Mini Countryman 2025 review: JCW Favoured

By Emily Agar · 25 Feb 2025

The Mini Countryman is the not-so-mini cousin to the iconic and smaller Mini Cooper. The new generation offers a larger body size and updated technology but is this small SUV still urban-friendly and fun?

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Nissan Qashqai 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 Feb 2025

Hugely successful and wildly influential, the British-built Nissan Qashqai has set the pace in small SUVs globally since 2007, but is more of a niche player in Australia. This may change with the third-gen model's MY25 facelift, bringing fresh styling, cabin updates and more e-Power hybrid variants, as well as an industry-leading warranty. The improvements elevate an already premium proposition.

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MG ZS Hybrid+ 2025 review: Essence

By Emily Agar · 15 Feb 2025

Increasingly, Australian buyers have fewer options to choose from if they want a brand new car for less than $40,000, especially in the small SUV segment. Enter the new MG ZS Hybrid+ Essence which combines a healthy features list with a reasonable price tag. But does affordable equal value?

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Kia K4 2025 review: Sedan - Australian first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 31 Jan 2025

The Cerato became a huge hit for Kia in Australia with more than 200,000 sold over 20 years. But Kia is replacing it with a new global small car, dubbed the K4. It is larger than the Cerato, and gets a big uptick in in-car and safety tech. Not to mention the radical redesign. But can it divert attention away from the still popular Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla?

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Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 2025 review: Ultimate

By Stephen Ottley · 22 Jan 2025

Chery has been making the most of its second attempt at the Australian market, introducing an appealing range of well-priced SUVs. Having started with larger models it is now turning its attention to the smaller end of the market.The new Tiggo 4 Pro has arrived to take on the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross and more. Is it up to the task? We find out in our review.

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Skoda Scala 2025 review: 85TSI Select

By Emily Agar · 18 Jan 2025

The new Skoda Scala brings a trim line-up and a base model that has seen its features list reshuffled. While the design has only had a minor facelift, it might be enough to secure the Scala a place on the shortlist for those wanting a hatchback that has the boot space of a medium SUV.

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Kia Stonic 2025 review: Sport

By Marcus Craft · 13 Jan 2025

Every 2025 Kia Stonic is equipped with the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. And that's big news because that engine was, until now, only ever offered in the top-spec GT-Line. Small SUVs offer plenty of urban-driving appeal and carmakers like Kia have fine-tuned their compact vehicles into crowd-pleasing products. But is the new and improved Stonic worth your consideration?

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Honda HR-V 2025 review: e:HEV L

By Emily Agar · 07 Dec 2024

Like many car brands, Honda is storming the hybrid field. The new HR-V brings with it a hybrid powertrain and external facelift but is it enough to keep it competitive in the small SUV segment?

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Skoda Fabia 2025 review: 85TSI Select

By Chris Thompson · 06 Dec 2024

There's a new entry-level Skoda Fabia in town, for thousands less than the price of the top-spec Monte Carlo. But does the Fabia Select feel like a bargain, or a compromise?

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