SUV Reviews

Porsche's baby SUV wasn't the first of its type, but if it isn't the best, then we'd like to see one that's better. The updated Macan is here and we've driven the 2.0-litre base model.

The new-generation Hyundai Tucson is still a way off, but in the meantime there are a lot of good reasons why the current tried-and-tested mid-size SUV could still be the perfect fit.

The Highlander sits at the top of the Tucson range with a list price starting from $46,500.There are two engines to choose from; a 1.6-litre turbo petrol making 130kW and 265Nm (all-wheel drive), and a 2.0-litre diesel with outputs of 136kW and 400Nm (all-wheel drive).Coming standard are 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, an eight-inch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight-speaker stereo, dual-zone climate control, proximity unlocking with push-button start, rear privacy glass, front and rear parking sensors, leather seats, panoramic sunroof, ventilated and heated front seats, auto tailgate, wireless charging, a heated steering wheel and power front passenger and driver's seats.  The Highlander scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2016, and comes with blind spot warning, AEB which works at higher speeds and can detect pedestrians, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.

The Active X occupies the second rung of the Hyundai Tucson ladder. So what do you get for your money?

The Elite is the second most expensive Tucson you can buy. Here's what that extra cash buys you.

The Active is the cheapest Tucson you can buy. So what do you get as standard?

Mazda has launched its first EV, but we can't tell you what it's called, or indeed what it looks like, although we can tell you what it's like to drive. We flew to Norway to drive a prototype version, hidden under the skin of a Mazda CX-30, of the new EV the company will unveil at the Tokyo Motor Show. This is a big moment for Mazda.

BMW seems to believe that there is simply no car that can't be improved with the addition of an M badge and some serious mumbo, and the mid-size SUV X4 is the latest to get the treatment. The company's sales figures show that Australians can't get enough of this approach, but is the X4 M Competition a giant leap too far?

How many things can you slap an expensive, storied, respected badge on before said badge starts to feel cheap, common and redundant?

The Skoda Kodiaq RS is the angriest Kodiaq money can buy. But you can't get one yet - it doesn't land in Australia until 2020. Luckily, Skoda smuggled one into Australia for us drive... at a race track.