SUV Reviews

Ford Focus 2021 review: Active

By Peter Anderson · 02 Jun 2021

Ford's Focus redefined how good a hatchback could be over 20 years ago. It's still doing it, too. The Focus Active is an attempt to cash in on the ongoing sales dominance of SUVs without having to go full SUV. It probably shouldn't work, but Ford is good at this sort of thing.

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Mazda MX-30 2021 review: G20E Evolve

By Nedahl Stelio · 30 May 2021

Mazda has entered the market with a mild-hybrid version its new MX-30, but is it hybrid enough to win over climate conscious hearts? And does it even need to?

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Audi SQ5 2021 review

By Laura Berry · 28 May 2021

Like dessert follows dinner, the Audi SQ5 has been served up only a few months after the arrival of the updated Q5, and it's delicious

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Mazda MX-30 2021 review: G20E Astina

By Peter Anderson · 27 May 2021

Mazda is offering the MX-30 coupe as an internal-combustion car before the EV arrives later in the year. Dripping with unique style, a terrific interior and a sadly underpowered engine, it's probably not as sporty as it thinks it is.

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Nissan Patrol 2021 review: Ti-L

By Nedahl Stelio · 26 May 2021

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

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Suzuki Ignis 2021 review: GLX

By Byron Mathioudakis · 25 May 2021

The striking Suzuki Ignis remains one of Australia's cheapest new cars, thanks to sub-$20,000 pricing, while tall styling, lofty seating positions and (some) ground clearance also put it firmly into compact crossover territory. Updated in 2020, the Series II model scores a few visual updates, but the basic, cheap and cheerful recipe remains the same. However, AEB isn't yet available on any grade.

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Peugeot 3008 2021 review: GT Sport

By Nedahl Stelio · 23 May 2021

All mid-size SUVs are not made the same, as the Peugeot 3008 proves. Is the new 2021 mod's French panache enough to sway you from the competitors?

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Porsche Cayenne 2021 review: GTS

By James Cleary · 21 May 2021

The Cayenne SUV's arrival close to two decades ago is credited with rescuing Porsche from likely financial ruin. But it's taken a while for the family-focused five-seater to feel comfortable in its own skin... to become a 'real' Porsche. Does the sporty, twin-turbo V8 GTS reflect that evolution?

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Volkswagen Tiguan 2021 review

By Tom White · 21 May 2021

While you might still associate VW with its iconic Golf, the Tiguan is now its most important model. But has the brand done enough with its latest update?

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Kia Niro 2021 review

By Matt Campbell · 21 May 2021

The Kia Niro range is the brand's first step into electrifcation, with two different trim levels across hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full electric (EV) powertrains. No other small SUV on the market has this array of powertrains, and it gives Kia a strong position in the field of electric and hybrid cars in Australia. But is it any good?

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