SUV Reviews

Nissan Ariya Advance 2026 review: snapshot

By Jack Quick · 10 Sep 2025

The Advance is the highest trim with the smaller 63kWh battery pack option in the Australian Nissan Ariya line-up.

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Deepal E07 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Dom Tripolone · 09 Sep 2025

Is this the Frankenstein EV nobody asked for? The new Deepal E07 large SUV is the emerging Chinese car brand's second model in Australia and it's a segment-bender with its ute-inspired rear end. Depending on your perspective, it could be a little too much or just right.

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Nissan Ariya 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Jack Quick · 09 Sep 2025

It's been five years since the Nissan Ariya was first revealed and it's only just arriving in Australia now. With heavy-hitting competition to go up against, is it too little too late for this Japanese electric mid-size SUV?

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Skoda Elroq 130 Years Edition 2026 review: snapshot

By James Cleary · 08 Sep 2025

Effectively an electric counterpart to the Karoq, the Skoda Elroq is the Czech manufacturer’s second EV SUV to arrive in Australia, following the larger Enyaq.

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Audi SQ5 SUV TFSI 270kW edition one 2026 review: snapshot

By Tom White · 08 Sep 2025

The SQ5 Edition One is a special launch variant in the new-generation Q5 line-up.

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Chery C5 2026 review: Urban

By Byron Mathioudakis · 06 Sep 2025

One of Australia's cheapest SUVs, the Chery Omoda 5, has come in for a much-needed makeover. Now badged C5, there's a new nose treatment, but more importantly, it also adopts independent rear suspension, to hopefully address comfort and refinement issues. Along with other changes, are they enough to make the Chinese crossover more competitive against rapidly improving rivals like the MG ZS?

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Skoda Elroq 85 Select 2026 review: snapshot

By James Cleary · 06 Sep 2025

Effectively an electric counterpart to the Karoq, the Skoda Elroq is the Czech manufacturer’s second EV SUV to arrive in Australia, following the larger Enyaq.

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Audi Q5 SUV TDI quattro 150kW sport 2026 review: snapshot

By Tom White · 06 Sep 2025

The TDI Quattro Sport is the upper mid-grade version of the new-generation Q5, offering the all-wheel-drive diesel engine with a sportier appearance.

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Nissan Qashqai 2026 review: Ti e-Power

By Chris Thompson · 05 Sep 2025

The Qashqai Ti e-Power is now Nissan's cheapest hybrid, but does an EV driving experience justify the circa-$50K asking price?

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Skoda Elroq 2026 review: Australian first drive

By James Cleary · 04 Sep 2025

Skoda has leveraged its 'Simply Clever' brand positioning in the Aussie new-car market to engage with buyers focused on Euro quality and functionality more than badge superiority. It's move towards building a broad line-up of battery-electric models has stepped up a notch with the arrival of the Elroq compact electric SUV. CarsGuide attended the local media launch for a full drive impression.

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