SUV Reviews

8-seater people mover or SUV? We compare the Hyundai Palisade Highlander diesel vs Kia Carnival Platinum petrol vs Mercedes-Benz Valente

By Laura Berry · 11 May 2021

You have three or more kids and you need a car. Do you, a) get an SUV, b) buy a people mover van, c) seriously consider a bus? We can help answer that question in this comparison review of the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz Valente.

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Kia Sorento 2021 review: GT-Line petrol

By Justin Hilliard · 10 May 2021

The importance of the fourth-generation Kia Sorento large SUV cannot be understated. And the fact that it happens to be verging on seven-seat greatness is opportune. Indeed, the GT-Line petrol variant tested here is nearly the perfect all-rounder.

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VW T-Cross 2021 review - Everything you want to know about Volkswagen's small SUV

By James Cleary · 07 May 2021

We're spoiled for choice when it comes to city-sized SUV options, and Volkswagen's T-Cross is yet another well-credentialed player in this ultra-competitive part of the market.

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Hyundai Tucson 2021 review

By Matt Campbell · 07 May 2021

This is the fourth-generation version of the Hyundai Tucson globally. It's a bigger car, with more space than some rival mid-size SUVs, and a striking presence due to its outlandish styling. But with no electrification as part of the powertrain offerings, is the new 2021 Hyundai Tucson at risk of falling behind before it even hits its stride?

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Suzuki Vitara 2021 review: Turbo

By Kate Edwards · 05 May 2021

The Suzuki Vitara was one of the original SUVs, and this is the 2021 Turbo version. Lots of fun, but how does it drive as a car for a family of four around the inner suburbs of Sydney? I put it to the test for a week, and here's what I found out.

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Volkswagen T-Cross 2021 review: Style

By Nedahl Stelio · 04 May 2021

The Volkswagen T-Cross is a solid player in the small to mid-size SUV market. But with serious competition, does it have what it takes to be a category leader?

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Peugeot 2008 2021 review: Allure

By Peter Anderson · 04 May 2021

The new Peugeot 2008 plugs the compact SUV gap the way the old one never quite did, despite being very capable. What it doesn't do is tempt the younger buyers the brand desperately wants; those who seek a sub-$30,000 entry level compact SUV, because the cheapest 2008 is the Allure, at a considerable $34,990. The brand is banking on cashed-up young 'uns liking what they see.

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Ford Puma 2021 review: ST-Line long-term

By Andrew Chesterton · 03 May 2021

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 experience not often found in this segment. This is a truly urban SUV, so we asked the truly urban Chesto to put it through its paces to see if the good outweighs the bad.

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Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid AWD vs MG HS PHEV Essence 2WD: We Compare Two of Australia's Most Popular Hybrids

By Matt Campbell · 01 May 2021

Toyota RAV4 hybrid vs MG HS PHEV comparison

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Suzuki Vitara 2021 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 Apr 2021

Though the fourth generation vehicle to wear the Vitara badge, the current series released in 2015 is the only one that is not a dedicated off-roader but a proper small SUV. Excellent design, packaging and value has kept sales going along nicely, while a minor update in early 2019 brought a few improvements. But in 2021, with many newer rivals to compete with, can the Suzuki keep up?

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