SUV Reviews

Not all hybrids are created equally. And not all mid-sized SUVs are the same, either. But in this test we've got two of the most popular and practical models you can buy in the medium SUV space, and both of them are petrol-electric hybrids.Here we have the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid GXL AWD up against the Subaru Forester Hybrid L - and we want to see which is the best option for you.

The current Kia Sorento GT-Line is due to be replaced in 2020, but buy the current one now and you'll take home what's become a benchmark in the affordable seven-seat SUV world, at a bargain price.

The even prettier second-generation Range Rover Evoque is available in four trim-levels with a choice of six engines. The base model S costs a fair bit more than its named competitors but is bigger and prettier than any of them. We spent a week with the Evoque S D180 to see just how base the base model is.

If the usual SUV crowd bores with you its samey styling, then Citroen's new C5 Aircross might be the breath of fresh air you've been looking for.

So you need a hardcore off-road wagon that can scramble up a craggy mountain and smash through mud holes, but also cope with the drudgery of day-to-day life and all the practical considerations that come with it? Well, we've got four very interesting players in the rugged 4WD SUV segment that could well fit the bill.

A new-gen Escape is just around the corner, but does Ford's current Escape ST-Line still have what it takes to deliver a winning mid-size SUV?

The Lexus RX300 Luxury could be one of the smartest prestige buys this side of a BMW X5.

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.