Articles by Tim Robson

Hyundai has thrown down the gauntlet to Australia's other leading car importers, bringing in its new i30 with reduced pricing at the entry level and more equipment as standard.

Kia is a brand on the march, with sharply designed product and the backing of the industry's best new car warranty - and the medium five-seat Sportage SUV is at the front line of the brand's surge.

The Jaguar XF is the modern take on a classic four-door, five seat sports sedan, combining a beguiling touch of nostalgia with just the right amount of modern sophistication.

Mitsubishi is set to give its ASX small SUV yet another small update that will arrive locally near the end of the year.

Even as the market for small passenger cars continues to soften, carmakers are still building small, light, and practical hatches. Kia's fourth gen Rio is one example, except for one glaring omission.

When it came to hype, the Evoque pushed a few buttons. From an interior 'designed' by former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, to an elaborate London launch in 2011, it was on a fast track to success.

We all know the Toyota HiLux 4x4 is tough, and the new generation GD follows the trend. We also know it can carry quite a load, but what's it like when it needs to drag something behind it?

Mazda is currently enjoying a series of successes that's envied by almost every other car company in Australia, with a number of its models striking a real chord with Aussies.

The five-seat Mazda CX-5 GT SUV was updated in March 2017, and is based on the car that was launched in 2012.It's offered in two specs; the 2.5-litre petrol auto version with all wheel drive costs $44,390, while the 2.2-litre diesel all wheel drive version costs $47,390. All prices are before on-road costs.The GT nameplate is the fourth step in a five-model, 12-variant range and sits above the Maxx (which ranges from $28,390 to $33,690), the Maxx Sport (from $34,390 to $40,390), and the Touring (costing $38,990 to $41,990), and below the range-topping Akera (between $46,990 and $49,990).The GT offers 19-inch rims, adaptive headlights, powered tailgate, sat nav, sunroof and a choice of black or white leather trim, as well as automatic emergency braking, reversing camera, push-button start, LED headlights, blind spot monitoring, smart city braking front and rear and rear cross traffic alert.Built in Japan, the GT uses a 2.5-litre petrol engine that produces 140kW and 251Nm, or a 2.2-litre turbo diesel that makes 129kW and 420Nm. Both variants are mated to a six-speed automatic transmissions and are all wheel drive.

The five-seat Mazda CX-5 Touring SUV was added to the line up in March 2017, and is based on the car that was launched in 2012.