SUV Reviews

Nissan Qashqai ST-L 2020 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 06 Feb 2020
The ST-L sits under the top-grade Ti in the Qashqai line-up with its list price of $34,000.Along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which were introduced with the 2020 update, standard features include a 7.0-inch screen with reversing camera and sat nav, front and rear parking sensors, six-speaker stereo, cruise control, leather and cloth seats, push-button start, LED running lights, halogen headlights, heated front seats, roof rails, privacy glass, fog lights, power-folding heated wing mirrors, and 18-inch alloy wheels.All Qashqais have the same engine – it’s a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol which makes a reasonable 106kW of power and 200Nm of torque. A CVT auto sends drive to the front wheels.The Qashqai scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017.Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel and meals provided.
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Nissan Qashqai Ti 2020 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 06 Feb 2020
The Ti sits at the top of the Qashqai range with its list price of $38,490. The 2020 update saw Apple CarPlay and Android Auto made standard across the Qashqai range, and the Ti also gained AEB with pedestrian detection.That's in addition to the regular standard features such as a 7.0-inch screen with rear view camera, front and rear parking sensors, six-speaker stereo, cruise control, leather seats, push-button start, LED running lights, adaptive LED headlights, roof rails, dual-zone climate control, privacy glass, power adjustable drive and front passenger seat, adaptive cruise control, and 19-inch alloy wheels.All Qashqais have the same engine – it’s a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol which makes a reasonable 106kW of power and 200Nm of torque. A CVT auto sends drive to the front wheels.The Qashqai scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017.Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel and meals provided.
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Audi Q5 2020 review: 45 TFSI Sport
By James Cleary · 06 Feb 2020
The five-seat Q5 SUV is a cornerstone of Audi's current Australian line-up, and the 45 TFSI is near the top of the range. It faces stiff competition from BMW, Merc, and others, but has the performance, equipment, and safety to mix it with the best. Is this your next family favourite?
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 review
By James Cleary · 30 Jan 2020
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a full-size, seven-seat, luxury SUV, and the new third-generation version is even bigger. But is it better?
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Porsche Macan 2020 review: Turbo snapshot
By James Cleary · 30 Jan 2020
Porsche and Turbo; two words that go together so well. And this combination sits at the top of the German maker's mid-size Macan SUV line-up.
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Toyota Prado 2020 review: GX
By Matt Campbell · 30 Jan 2020
Toyota's Prado range hasn't seen many changes since its last update in 2018, but we're testing the entry-level GX five-seater which could be a fantastic option for customers who know they'll never use the third row seats that much.
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Renault Koleos 2020 review: Intens FWD
By Peter Anderson · 29 Jan 2020
Renault is making bold claims about its "reimagined" Koleos. It doesn't look much different, has the same engine and is pretty much the same in every way. That might not be a bad thing, however.
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Hyundai Santa Fe 2020 review: V6 Highlander
By Peter Anderson · 29 Jan 2020
Hyundai has spread the V6 petrol love all across the Santa Fe range, including the previously diesel-only Highlander. You gain smooth power but lose all-wheel drive. Does it matter?
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Nissan X-Trail 2020 review: N-Trek
By Laura Berry · 20 Jan 2020
Is there anything special about the Nissan X-Trail N-Trek special edition? We found out.
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Genesis GV80 2020 review
By Matt Campbell · 17 Jan 2020
The Genesis GV80 has style on its side, but there's plenty of substance to the Korean brand's first ever luxury SUV. It'll be competing with some big-name established players in this tough-fought section of the market, so does it do enough to convinced some rusted-on buyers to think outside of the German or Japanese box? Read on to find out.
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