SUV Reviews

Once seen as cheap and nasty alternatives to their Japanese counterparts, Korean cars have now been widely accepted by Australians. Should you consider this returned from the grave challenger, though?

Audi's Q2 has all the swish style of a Euro hatch with the ride height of an SUV - but is there compromise? And, what's up with those white wheels? We took Audi's new Q2 Edition #2 for a week to find out.

This a small SUV comparison with a difference. Why? Because one of these cars is not necessarily like the others. Two of the vehicles here are premium-branded SUVs, and one is a challenger.Mazda Australia is pushing upmarket with the new CX-30 model, which we’ve got here in top spec G25 Astina trim. And up against it? The all-new Audi Q3 35 TFSi - its first appearance in a CarsGuide comparison test - and our reigning pint-size premium SUV champion, the Volvo XC40, which we’ve got in entry-level Momentum spec.All three of these models have a starting list price tag in the $40,000 range, and they are all petrol powered, automatic, and two-wheel drive. Both the Audi and Volvo have a bunch of optional extras fitted that nudge their prices considerably, but the Mazda is almost box-fresh. However, we’re aiming to assess these models not so much on the glittery added bits, but the way they perform in other ways. We’ll assess each of these models against a range of criteria to help you decide which deserves to be on your shopping list. Let’s get to it. 

The Lexus UX200 is the cheapest luxury compact SUV on the market. But that doesn't mean it doesn't look and feel terrific. Question is, can it take on its German rivals?

Okay, so you’re looking for a mid-size SUV.I feel bad for you, because there are so many options. A lot of them are very good. Kia’s Sportage is one of them.It’s been around for a little while, drawing people in with its seven-year warranty promise and interesting looks. Given it was recently updated for the 2020 model year, you’re probably reading this review to find out if it's still worthy of your consideration.So, in an environment of ever-evolving rivals, has Kia done enough to keep the Sportage competitive? We took an SX Plus for a week to find out.

Does the updated GLC help it keep pace with its German and Japanese competition?

The Mazda CX-30 not only plugs a reasonable gap in Mazda's SUV range but does so with an intriguing car; it's the compact SUV that is more hatch than fake off-roader, and all the better for it.

The Mazda CX-9 was mighty impressive when it first launched in 2016. So impressive that the MY20 is the lightest of light touches, with just a tweak here and there while leaving the good stuff well alone.

BMW's X6 tapers the German maker's five-seat SUV formula into a couple style body, and the M50i powerhouse is the current range flagship. Question is, does it's menacing form, compromise practical function?

Holden's closing down sale means the Equinox could become one of the best mid-sized SUV bargains out there