SUV Reviews

The two-door short-wheelbase Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - a favourite of off-road enthusiasts everywhere - returns to our shores, but this time in limited-edition Recon spec. There are aren't any mechanical changes over a standard Rubicon, but the Recon badge brings with it a raft of style changes are aimed at appealing to Jeep fans and beyond.

Hyundai's first real tilt at a light SUV is the Venue - a boxy little crossover with character, space and dynamic agility built in. It's also easy to get in and out of, well made, surprisingly spacious and effortless to operate, offering light steering, a tight turning circle and plenty of low-down throttle response. But the competition is fierce and in a couple of ways the Venue falls short.

It measures over five metres long, tips the scales at more than 2.2 tonnes, seats seven people in luxurious comfort, and goes like the clappers. Enter the Audi Q7 50 TDI quattro S line, occupying the CarsGuide garage for a three-month summertime stint.

The Jaguar F-Pace might not be the last car you own, but it could be the last Jaguar with an engine you drive. The brand is moving towards an electrified future, and this luxury SUV might be the last grasp at a 'normal' drive experience. Can it stack up against stiff competition?

Sitting high in the Jaguar F-Pace range is the R-Dynamic HSE with its list price of $110,404.Coming standard is the new 11.4-inch touchscreen, sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, there’s keyless entry, push button start, dual-zone climate, power adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, a 13-speaker Meridian sound system, LED headlights and tail lights and the auto tailgate.The R-Dynamic HSE comes with the Jaguar P400 engine which is a 3.0-litre six cylinder making 294kW and 550NmThe F-Pace scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017. Coming standard is advanced safety tech such as AEB, blind spot assist, lane keeping assistance and rear cross traffic alert.

The mid-point in the Jaguar F-Pace range is the R-Dynamic SE and list prices start at $80,854 for the R-Dynamic SE P250,  then there’s the R-Dynamic SE D300 for $96,194 and the R-Dynamic SE P400 for $98,654.Coming standard is the new 11.4-inch touchscreen, sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, there’s keyless entry, push button start, dual-zone climate, power adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, the LED headlights and tail lights and the auto tailgate.The R-Dynamic SE comes with a choice of three engines: the P250 engine which is a 2.0-litre four cylinder making 184kW and 365Nm; the D300 is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo diesel producing 22kW and 650Nm; while the P400 is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol with outputs of 294kW and 550Nm.The F-Pace scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017. Coming standard is advanced safety tech such as AEB, blind spot assist, lane keeping assistance and rear cross traffic alert.

Volkswagen says its Tiguan is now the nameplate people most associate with the brand, so there's a lot of pressure on this facelifted one to outperform rivals. Does this new base model have what it takes?

The entry point into the Jaguar F-Pace range is the R-Dynamic S with its list price of $76,244.Coming standard from the base grade up is the new 11.4-inch touchscreen, sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, there’s keyless entry, push button start, dual-zone climate, power adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, the LED headlights and tail lights and the auto tailgate.The R-Dynamic S comes with the Jaguar P250 engine which is a 2.0-litre four cylinder making 184kW and 365Nm.The F-Pace scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017. Coming standard is advanced safety tech such as AEB, blind spot assist, lane keeping assistance and rear cross traffic alert.

The Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro is a head turner, and has the smooth drive to match its good looks.

The new flagship of the 2021 CX-8 line-up is the Asaki LE.Differentiating itself from the standard Asaki, the LE swaps the second-row bench seats out for two captain's chairs.The second row seats feature electronic adjustment, as well as heating and cooling functions.A unique centre console is also included for the second row, which sports storage options and USB ports for charging.Priced at $69,920, the Asaki LE is available exclusively with a 140kW/450Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine with all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission.