Articles by Emily Agar

Emily Agar
Contributing Journalist

Emily discovered her interest in cars early through her mum’s passion, and quickly found herself researching the cool cars her mum’s S15 Nissan 200SX passed on the highway. 

Emily's readiness to engage and have a chat wound up opening her first door in the media, spending time as a freelance events and news photographer for her local paper while undertaking a Creative Writing degree at the University of Wollongong.

After graduating, Emily helped to build the family real estate business. Not satisfied with the high-octane environment of sales, Emily signed a book deal for her YA fantasy novel and has successfully published the first novel in the series. 

Always one to be busy (sometimes to her chagrin), she wrote the novel and then completed the edits while pregnant with her cheeky five-year-old boy. As if growing a little human wasn’t exhausting enough! 

But her natural curiosity of ‘what’s that car?!’ and 'why don't they do it this way?!' continued throughout and it didn’t come as a surprise to her family when she was drawn into the automotive world professionally as a Contributing Journalist with CarsGuide.

Aside from her passion for what makes a good family car, Emily has a soft spot for Nissan Skylines, big utes and any muscle cars that make the heart thump. 

Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 review: Dynamiq
By Emily Agar · 30 Apr 2023
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a futuristic EV sedan that combines a decently specced entry model with a great driving range but will the design prove to be too polarising?
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Lexus NX 2023 review: 350 AWD F Sport
By Emily Agar · 22 Apr 2023
In an age where families are becoming smaller and storage is at a premium, there's a market for SUVs that have just the right amount of space to warrant the SUV tag but don't compromise on power... enter the Lexus NX350 F Sport.
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Toyota RAV4 2023 review: GXL 2WD Hybrid
By Emily Agar · 15 Apr 2023
The Toyota RAV4 has been upgraded to a hybrid powertrain, which is perfect for those wanting to go a little greener but don't want to have the range anxiety of owning a full EV. In a growing hybrid market, will Australia's most popular SUV hold its title?
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Kia Carnival 2023 review: Platinum diesel
By Emily Agar · 13 Apr 2023
People movers have a bad rap, and some deservedly so, for being a bit ugly and unwieldly to handle, but if you're thinking that about the new Kia Carnival Platinum... think again. Welcome to a new age in family and gear stowage!
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Kia Sorento 2023 review: HEV GT-Line AWD
By Emily Agar · 03 Apr 2023
The new Kia Sorento HEV GT-Line AWD is another entry to the growing hybrid market and competes against heavy hitters like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Kluger, but what makes it different from the competitors?
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Isuzu MU-X 2023 review: LS-T
By Emily Agar · 01 Apr 2023
The Isuzu MU-X LS-T has some firm competition but the four-wheel-drive capability and family friendly interior means it more than holds its own. But does its ute sibling have all the fun?
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Subaru Outback 2023 review: Sport XT
By Emily Agar · 26 Mar 2023
Subaru has finally released a turbo-petrol engine for two of its Outback models and the Sport XT sits second from the top in the line-up. Are the new engine specs enough to satisfy those wanting the grunt or will the thirst be its downfall in a market that is slowly being dominated by more fuel-efficient options?
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Toyota Fortuner 2023 review: Crusade
By Emily Agar · 21 Mar 2023
The Toyota Fortuner Crusade sits awkwardly in Toyota's SUV line-up - it's not as family-oriented as the Kluger and not as refined as the Prado. It's like that cousin you only see once a year and don't know well - you're not quite sure what to do with them. Based on the HiLux ute, does it offer the market more than just two extra seats?
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2023 review: C200
By Emily Agar · 10 Mar 2023
When it comes to choosing a family car, sedans are often overlooked for their long-legged wagon or beefy SUV cousins. Is the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class' C200 the start of a four-door comeback?
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Jeep Gladiator 2023 review: Rubicon
By Emily Agar · 25 Feb 2023
The new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is the only 'Trail-Rated' ute on the market and that means its been tested against the toughest terrain and survived! There's no doubt about it's off-road capabilities but can it survive against the one of the toughest critics; a modern family?
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