SUV Reviews

Toyota's never sold a light SUV before, so the Yaris Cross is an important new model, as it fills a rare gap in the market-leader's expansive line-up. And yes, the debutant is based on the Yaris hatchback, but it's a whole lot better in the ways that matter.

Mazda should at least be applauded for trying to push the limits of its internal combustion technology, but does the CX-30 with the 'SkyActiv-X' drivetrain make a legitimate hybrid competitor?

The Active sits above the entry grade in the Santa Fe range and lists for $48,300 for the petrol variant with the diesel costing $3500 more.

The new Santa Fe has had an enormous overhaul, but does that mean it's better than before?

The Elite sits under the top-of-the-range Highlander in the Santa Fe line-up with a list price of $54,300 for the petrol variant and $57,800 for the diesel-powered version.

The Highlander is the king of the Santa Fe castle with a list price of $61,700 for the petrol variant and $65,200 for the diesel version.

This could be the most important SUV in the Volkswagen range for the coming years. Sure, we've already seen the T-Roc in Australia, but that was the expensive sporty version with all-wheel drive. Now there's a base model version, the 110TSI Style, which is more affordable, still comes well kitted out, has a decent little turbo engine and auto transmission, and could be the right size for you!

Can't bring yourself to own a people mover? Hyundai's big eight-seater Palisade flagship SUV has arrived to save you from driving a bus.

There are two grades in the Palisade range and the Highlander is the top one with its list price of $71,000 for the V6 petrol variant and $75,000 for the diesel.  Coming standard on the Highlander are Nappa leather seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen media display, 12-speaker stereo, sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone climate control, proximity key, push button start, dual LED headlights, head-up display, Nappa leather seats, heated and ventilated front and second row seats, dual sunroof, heated steering wheel and a hands-free tailgate and 20-inch alloy wheels.All Palisades come standard with eight seats, but the Highlander can be had with seven, at no extra cost, for more comfort and space.There are two engines in the Palisade line-up: a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine making 217kW and 355Nm and a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel producing 147kW and 440Nm.The V6 petrol is only available with front-wheel drive, while the diesel comes exclusively with all-wheel drive.Both engines have an eight-speed automatic transmission.There’s a full suit of advanced safety tech, including AEB which can detect pedestrians and cyclists. There are also airbags that cover the entire third row. 

The Mercedes-Benz GLS is already a pretty intimidating beast in its own right, so an AMG version would be truly fearsome. Well, the GLS63 is finally here, and it stands out from the crowd in more ways than one. In fact, it even defies physics...