Articles by Craig Duff

Europe and Japan take varying approaches to the "baby" SUV genre. Craig Duff surveys the high-rise hatches.

Renault has announced local specification and pricing for its Koleos mid-sized SUV. The French take on the Nissan X-Trail will be sold in Life, Zen and Intens trim, aligning Australia with the global naming convention.The Koleos is bigger than its predecessor. Powered by a 2.5-litre engine (126kW/226Nm) matched to an updated continuously variable transmission, it has front and all-wheel drive variants. Towing capacity is 2000kg.Prices start at $29,990 for the front-drive Life with auto lights and wipers, fog lights, dual-zone aircon, tyre pressure monitor, seven-inch touchscreen and reversing camera and sensors.For $33,990 the Zen adds satnav to the infotainment menu, powered driver’s seat, heated front pews, rear privacy glass, faux leather in place of cloth upholstery and ups the wheels to 18-inchers. All-wheel drive adds $3000.The Intens starting price is $43,490 including standard AWD, LED headlamps, 8.7-inch touchscreen, power tailgate, sunroof, Bose 12-speaker audio and leather upholstery with heated and cooled front seats.Active assistance software includes blind-spot and lane-departure warning, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and parking assist.

Craig Duff road tests and reviews the Audi Q2 with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its international launch in Switzerland.

Craig Duff road tests and reviews the Porsche Cayman with specs, fuel consumption and verdict in Sweden.

Craig Duff road tests and reviews the 2016 Holden Spark LS with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

Boutique supercar makers are a rare breed and we bless them for it.

The intent is the same but the formula varies with crossover wagons. Craig Duff rates one for bitumen and the other for greasy going.

End of financial year drive-away deals aren’t the only bait to lure customers into dealerships this month.

Craig Duff road tests and reviews the 2016 Mini Cooper S convertible with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

They don't sell in great numbers but the Honda and Ford are worthy contenders in the family SUV class. Craig Duff splits them.