SUV Reviews

The Mitsubishi ASX Exceed is the top rung in the updated 2020 range, sitting $3500 above the GSR. List pricing has gone up marginally, but all variants are now offered with ongoing drive away pricing. The ASX Exceed carries a price tag of $35,740 drive away.Pedestrian-detecting AEB is now standard across the board though, and all variants have been treated to a new multimedia screen that steps up an inch to 8.0 inches, which continues to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Beyond the GSR, the Exceed gains a panoramic sunroof, leather-appointed seats with front seat heaters and in-built satellite navigation.The Exceed also includes the ADAS active safety package as standard, which brings lane departure warning, auto high beam, reverse sensors, blind spot warning, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alerts.The Exceed is the more expensive of the two models to step up to the 2.4-litre petrol engine found in the Outlander and a number of other Mitsubishis, which outputs 123kW and 222Nm, up 13kW and 25Nm over the 2.0-litre engine respectively.A CVT auto is the sole transmission available with the Exceed. Official combined fuel consumption is 0.3L/100km greater than the 2.0 litre at 7.9L/100km.

Hyundai’s product planning boffins think the Active is going to prove the most popular Venue model, offering more bang for not much more bucks than the entry-level Go model.

Welcome to the new cheapest Hyundai in Australia (well, once the Accent disappears towards the end of 2019), the Venue SUV in budget-friendly Go trim.

The Mitsubishi ASX GSR is the fifth rung in the updated 2020 range, sitting $2000 above the LS. It also sits $3500 beneath the top-spec ASX Exceed. List pricing has gone up marginally, but all variants are now offered with ongoing drive away pricing. The ASX GSR carries a price tag of $32,240 drive away.Pedestrian-detecting AEB is now standard across the board though, and all variants have been treated to a new multimedia screen that steps up an inch to 8.0 inches, which continues to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.There’s new seat trim for every variant beneath the Exceed, and the GSR pairs the MR’s blacked-out accessories with a six-speaker sound system, rear spoiler and micro-suede interior with red-stitching.The GSR also includes the ADAS active safety package as standard, which brings lane departure warning, auto high beam, reverse sensors, blind spot warning, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alerts.The GSR is the cheapest of the two models to step up to the 2.4-litre petrol engine found in the Outlander and a number of other Mitsubishis, which outputs 123kW and 222Nm, up 13kW and 25Nm over the 2.0-litre engine respectively.A CVT auto is the sole transmission available with the GSR. Official combined fuel consumption is 0.3L/100km greater than the 2.0 litre at 7.9L/100km.

It's the C-Class of Mercedes-Benz's SUVs, that's right it's the GLC, and the new and improved one is here.

Renault tells us Kadjar is a portmanteau of sorts which blends 'Kad' (quad) and 'Jar' (agile). But we think its most important attribute is it's segment-straddling size.

You’ve found the sweet spot in the GLC range – it’s the GLC 300 and it lists for $77,700 in SUV form , $87,700 for the Coupe and if you want to do the right thing by the planet there’s a 300e plug-in hybrid for $80,400.The GLC 300 SUV is the sweet spot in the line-up because it’s only $10K more than the entry grade GLC 200 and comes with all of its standard features and adds a stack more.So, the GLC 200 comes with 'Artico' upholstery (think leather but not leather), black ash open pore wood trim, leather-clad steering wheel and dual-zone climate control.There’s also a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 'Hey Mercedes' MBUX assistant function, sat nav and a five-speaker sound system.Then there are the roof racks, agility control suspension (see driving section) and a power tailgate.The GLC 300 SUV adds wireless charging for your smart phone, 20-inch alloys, privacy rear glass, proximity unlocking, multi-beam LED headlights with adaptive high beams and the 'Driver Assistance' package which adds some great advanced safety tech.The GLC 300e has the same features as its petrol-only twin but adds air suspension, and pre-entry climate control.The GLC 300 Coupe adds 'AMG Line' interior and exterior packages.Plus, unlike the GLC 200 the GLC 300 is all-wheel drive and while it uses the same nine-speed auto and four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine it has a higher output of 190kW/370Nm.That’s for the combustion engine variant obviously. The GLC 300e is a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid and is also all-wheel drive with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine making 155kW/350Nm, plus a 90kW/440Nm electric motor.Mercedes-Benz says you can expect a combined fuel economy of 8.1L/100km from the petrol engine only variant, but the brand has yet to disclose the mileage of the hybrid.The GLC scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2015.

Welcome to the entry-point into the GLC range: it’s the GLC 200 and it lists for $66,100.Standard features on the GLC 200 include 'Artico' upholstery (think leather but not leather), black ash open pore wood trim, leather-clad steering wheel and dual-zone climate control.There’s also a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 'Hey Mercedes' MBUX assistant function, sat nav and a five-speaker sound system.Then there are the 19-inch alloy wheels, roof racks, agility control suspension (see driving section), power tailgate and LED headlights.Under that bonnet is a new four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine making 145kW of power and 320Nm of torque and shifting gears is a nine-speed automatic transmission. The GLC 200 is also the only rear-wheel drive in the range, the rest being all-wheel drive.Mercedes-Benz says you can expect a combined fuel economy of 7.8L/100km.The GLC scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2015.

It’s the big mamma of the GLC range, it’s the GLC 63 S and it lists for $161,000 for the SUV body style and $168,100 for the Coupe version.Mercedes-AMG 63 S SUV and Coupe come standard 21-inch AMG alloy wheels and an AMG body kit complete with front apron, spoiler lip and rear apron, there’s an AMG performance exhaust system, plus heat and noise insulating glass. Coming standard inside is the AMG performance steering wheel, nappa leather upholstery and three-zone climate control.That’s in addition to a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 'Hey Mercedes' MBUX assistant function, sat nav, a power tailgate and LED headlights.The 63 S has a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 that makes 375kW/700N and a nine-speed sports auto. Mercedes-Benz says you can expect fuel economy of 12.2L/100km over a combination of open and urban roads.The GLC scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2015.

Now we’re getting serious, aren’t we? If the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 was an address it would be located in the part of the suburb with the word ‘Heights’ in the name because it sits close to the top of the GLC range with its list price of $109,900 for the SUV and $117,400 for the Coupe.Coming standard is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 'Hey Mercedes' MBUX assistant function, sat nav, roof racks, power tailgate and LED headlights, leather upholstery Burmester sound system, head-up display, heated front seats, 'Artico' dashboard, sunroof, AMG 'Night Package', AMG 20-inch alloys, sports brakes, AMG grille and black roof rails.The Mercedes-AMG 43 has a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 making 287kW and 520Nm and the official fuel consumption is 10.4L/100km after a combination of open and urban driving.The GLC scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2015.