Articles by Kate Edwards
5 May 2021 by Kate Edwards
The Suzuki Vitara was one of the original SUVs, originally launched when I was a teenager - so quite a while ago! This is the 2021 Turbo version, in the middle of the refreshed range of Vitaras . It's lots of fun, but how does it drive as a car for a family of four around the inner suburbs of...Read more
21 April 2021 by Kate Edwards
The 2021 Isuzu D-Max is well known as a tough working ute for tradies, but this week I drove it as a family vehicle around the inner suburbs of Sydney. With lots of space inside and in the back (tray), the 'big truck' feel as my kids called it, feather light steering and loads of on-board safety...Read more
17 April 2021 by Kate Edwards
This week I’ve been driving the 2021 Kia Sorento S - which is the base model in the new range of four grades. Here’s how I went driving this car for a week with my family of four, mainly around the suburbs of Sydney.Read more
16 April 2021 by Kate Edwards
The Hyundai i30 N Line sedan is a sporty small sedan that I can try to sum up in one word - fun! It looks fun, it feels fun to sit in, and it's even more fun to drive. There was a time when most families drove sedans (or maybe I'm showing my age), but as more and more of them switch to SUVs , I was...Read more
7 April 2021 by Kate Edwards
When they think of a Toyota HiLux most people would think of a tradie workhorse, or a ute for some serious off-roading. This week I've driven The HiLux Rogue as a family car around the inner suburbs of Sydney, and there was lots to like about it.Read more
31 March 2021 by Kate Edwards
Like most premium SUVs there is really a lot to like about this car - testament to the Audi Q5 being one of the most popular Audis over the past few years in Australia. This 40 TDI model has some real power when driving, and is stylish, comfortable, and spacious. Inside and out the Q5 has luxury...Read more
12 March 2021 by Kate Edwards
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a small SUV that lives up to its name - it’s a bit of a rock star of a car. It has the confidence and style of a Golf, but it is beefed up and performs well on the road. The T-Roc 110TSI Style is a recent addition to Volkswagen’s range of SUVs . This compact SUV is based on...Read more
1 March 2021 by Kate Edwards
The 2021 Kia Carnival S diesel is a slick upgrade of this people mover that has led the category for years. I drove the entry-level Carnival S four-cylinder diesel for a week with my family of four (plus a few extra people), around the city, and down the coast for the weekend. If your mission is to...Read more
23 February 2021 by Kate Edwards
If there’s one word to describe this car it’s BIG, in every sense of the word. Compared to most seven-seat SUVs, the Prado is big outside, it is big on the inside, and has the promise of real off-road ability. This is a real beast of a car. This week I’ve been driving the latest version of the 2021...Read more