Family

Reviews

Family-first tests of the most popular models

28 Jun 2021

Toyota Kluger 2021 review: Grande hybrid

The new Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid is the first hybrid to hit the large SUV category in this price bracket, and it's entered the market...

4 Dec 2020

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2021 review: Kakadu

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been around for a while but has just been updated with some important stuff, like a power bump and a new...

1 Dec 2021

Skoda Octavia 2022 review: RS wagon long-term

Matt Campbell is a new dad, and he's been getting into family life with a family wagon - the Skoda Octavia. But he insisted on the go-fast...

5 Nov 2021

Hyundai Staria 2022 review: 2.2D AWD

The new Hyundai Staria replaces the Hyundai iMax, and is much more people friendly. Will you warm to its unique styling?

See more Family reviews

See the CarsGuide Top Picks

Browse over 9,000 reviews.

Search

7 Seat SUVs

What can you squeeze into these seven seaters?

30 Oct 2021

Isuzu MU-X 2022 review: LS-T AWD

The Isuzu MU-X has had a proper makeover, with a new design, new technology and newly added safety, taking it to a much higher level in its...

26 May 2021

Nissan Patrol 2021 review: Ti-L

The Nissan Patrol is a solid off-road performer, but how does it work for every day driving with a family?

17 Apr 2021

Kia Sorento 2021 review: S petrol FWD

If this car was a Hollywood leading man, we'd be talking about his 'chiselled good looks.' It's a handsome looking vehicle! The 2021 Kia...

13 Apr 2021

Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 review: Highlander petrol

The 2021 Santa Fe Highlander V6 is the second to last on the tall Santa Fe model ladder. It's much cheaper than the diesel and has more...

See more 7 Seat SUVs

SUVs under $50,000

Trying to fit your family into something for under $50k?

30 Oct 2021

Isuzu MU-X 2022 review: LS-T AWD

The Isuzu MU-X has had a proper makeover, with a new design, new technology and newly added safety, taking it to a much higher level in its...

29 Sep 2021

Mazda CX-5 2021 review: Akera turbo-petrol AWD long-term

Mazda's CX-5 was once the dominant SUV in the Australian market, but in 2021, it has been usurped by the Toyota RAV4. So, should you still...

22 Aug 2021

Hyundai Palisade and Mazda CX-9 models - We review two of Australia's best large family SUVs

A big family means lots of kids, lots of friends, and lots of activity. We've lined up two of the best three-row SUVs on the market to...

31 Jul 2021

Mazda CX-5 2022 review: Maxx Sport 2.0

With no recent update to design, the CX-5 is starting to lag behind competitors. Can it still get by on looks alone?

See more SUVs under $50,000

Family Hatchbacks

When an SUV is too much

3 May 2021

Ford Puma 2021 review: ST-Line long-term

The Ford Puma might not be the biggest light SUV, nor the cheapest, but it combines its too-cute looks with a smile-inducing drive...

13 Feb 2021

Hyundai i30 2021 review: Elite Sedan family test

The new i30 sedan is an impressive sedan version of Hyundai's popular i30 hatch, and it delivers on interior space and boot space for a...

5 Jan 2021

Audi RS 5 2021 review: Sportback

The Audi RS5 might look like a low and sleek sports car. And it is. But it has five seats, a big boot and can cruise the highways of our...

3 Dec 2020

Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 review: GX 2WD petrol

There are literally dozens of options in the light SUV and small SUV categories, but this new one from Toyota could well be a popular...

See more Family Hatchbacks

Family

Reviews

Toyota Kluger 2021 review: Grande hybrid

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2021 review: Kakadu

Skoda Octavia 2022 review: RS wagon long-term

Hyundai Staria 2022 review: 2.2D AWD

See the CarsGuide Top Picks

Browse over 9,000 reviews.

7 Seat SUVs

Isuzu MU-X 2022 review: LS-T AWD

Nissan Patrol 2021 review: Ti-L

Kia Sorento 2021 review: S petrol FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 review: Highlander petrol

SUVs under $50,000

Isuzu MU-X 2022 review: LS-T AWD

Mazda CX-5 2021 review: Akera turbo-petrol AWD long-term

Hyundai Palisade and Mazda CX-9 models - We review two of Australia's best large family SUVs

Mazda CX-5 2022 review: Maxx Sport 2.0

Family Hatchbacks

Ford Puma 2021 review: ST-Line long-term

Hyundai i30 2021 review: Elite Sedan family test

Audi RS 5 2021 review: Sportback

Toyota Yaris Cross 2021 review: GX 2WD petrol

Family Advice

Baby car seats: Four best car seats in Australia

Stephen Corby

Forward facing car seat age: When can babies face forward?

Stephen Corby

Top five large family cars

Richard Berry

Baby car seat installation - how to install a car seat correctly

Nedahl Stelio

More Family Reviews

Skoda Octavia 2022 review: RS wagon long-term

Hyundai Staria 2022 review: 2.2D AWD

Isuzu MU-X 2022 review: LS-T AWD

Mazda CX-5 2021 review: Akera turbo-petrol AWD long-term

Kia Stonic GT-Line 2022 review: long-term

Lexus UX 2022 review: UX200 and UX250h long-term