SUV Reviews

Hyundai Venue 2021 review: Hyundai's cheapest model is an SUV?

26 Mar 2021 by Richard Berry

The Hyundai Venue is tiny but more practical than some bigger SUVs, but it's not all good news when it comes to this little SUV Read more

Suzuki Ignis 2022 review: GLX long-term | Part 2

6 Jul 2022 by Justin Hilliard

We're now in our second month with the Suzuki Ignis GLX and a key question has arisen: is one of the Australia's smallest new cars actually practical? You'd be surprised. What isn't up for debate, ...Read more

Nissan Ariya 2023 review

5 Jul 2022 by Stephen Corby

The new Nissan Ariya - a crossover SUV-sized EV with a classy interior, future-sexy exterior and up to 533km of range - is a huge leap forward from the company's Leaf, and a solid step up on most ...Read more

Nissan Qashqai e-Power 2023 review

1 Jul 2022 by Stephen Corby

Nissan is bringing a whole new kind of hybrid to market with the Qashqai e-Power. It drives like an EV, with a battery and an electric motor turning the wheels, but it gets its power from an internal ...Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2022 review

1 Jul 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Five passengers in comfort, seven at a pinch, or simply more room for your groceries and goodies – the VW Tiguan Allspace aims to be a little bit of everything for everyone. We put it to the ...Read more

Mazda CX-3 2022 review: Maxx Sport FWD

25 Jun 2022 by Helen Frost

The Mazda CX-3 Maxx Sport is one of the most popular cars in the light SUV category. It's little, has a decent engine compared to some others in its class and features the classic Mazda curves. The ...Read more

Lexus NX 2022 review: 350h Luxury long-term | Part 1

24 Jun 2022 by Matt Campbell

You might think you're looking at a Toyota RAV4 in a sharp, tailor-made suit - but there's more to the new-generation Lexus NX than that. Matt Campbell is spending four months with the base grade ...Read more

Audi Q5 2022 review: 35 TDI

24 Jun 2022 by Marcus Craft

The Q5 35 TDI limited edition has arrived on our shores just as fuel prices hit new highs and so Audi's timing couldn't be more perfect. Because this entry-level Q5 is the most fuel-efficient diesel ...Read more

Tesla Model Y 2022 review

22 Jun 2022 by Tom White

There's already a 12 month waiting list for Tesla's Model Y. Can it possibly be worth the wait? Read more

Hyundai Tucson 2022 review: Highlander N Line diesel AWD long-term | Part 2

20 Jun 2022 by Tung Nguyen

To borrow a phrase from a particular Will Ferrell movie: “Look at all the room for activities!”This was my immediate thought on picking up the Tucson a few months back, and it’s in the practicality ...Read more

Suzuki Ignis 2022 review: GLX long-term | Part 1

20 Jun 2022 by Justin Hilliard

New car prices are going up and up, so those looking for relatively affordable motoring have fewer and fewer options. While it's become more expensive, the Suzuki Ignis remains one of the cheapest ' ...Read more

Volkswagen Touareg 2022 review: 210TDI R-Line - off-road test

20 Jun 2022 by Marcus Craft

Contemporary large all-wheel drive SUVs, especially premium examples, are a pleasant balance of agreeable styling, supreme on-road comfort and at least some sort of capability to cope with traction- ...Read more

Renault Captur 2022 review

18 Jun 2022 by Emily Agar

The Renault Captur is a stylish looking entry to Renault's smallest SUV range. It's a cute little package that could appeal to those who love the hatchback experience but need an SUV. Its size makes ...Read more

BMW X3 2022 review: xDrive30e Plug-in Hybrid

16 Jun 2022 by Tom White

There's now quite a choice of premium mid-size SUVs with plug-in hybrid drivetrains. We find out what sets BMW's X3 xDrive30e apart from the pack. Read more

Subaru Forester 2022 review: Hybrid L

15 Jun 2022 by Emily Agar

The Forester has been a reliable staple of the SUV market for approximately 25 years and this entry is no different. Sure, it's had a facelift but the soul of the car is the same. A safe family ...Read more

Renault Koleos 2022 review: Black Edition

14 Jun 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The Renault Koleos is getting on in years, but does the value-focused offering make sense against its newer rivals? Read more

Audi e-tron 2022 review: S SUV

9 Jun 2022 by Tom White

The e-tron S was an inevitability, bringing a sporty edge to the fully electric SUV. Is it everything you could ask for? Read more

Isuzu MU-X 2022 review: LS-T 4x4 long-term

9 Jun 2022 by Mark Oastler

The Isuzu MU-X is a ute-based SUV built off the even-more popular D-Max pickup truck, and it's a seven-seater as standard. We've got the top-spec LS-T 4x4 model for a six-month loan as a family ...Read more

Mazda CX-5 2022 review: GT SP turbo-petrol AWD

8 Jun 2022 by Emily Agar

The CX-5 is Mazda's medium SUV range. It's practical and sporty, and like its bigger brother, the CX-9, sports sleek lines and a shark-like nose that hints at its commanding driving performance. But ...Read more

Mitsubishi Outlander 2022 review: Exceed long-term | Part 1

6 Jun 2022 by Richard Berry

The Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed became the first car the newest Berry family member had ever been in when it ferried the newborn home safely from the hospital in Part 1 of this special long-term test. Read more

SUV Reviews

Hyundai Venue 2021 review: Hyundai's cheapest model is an SUV?