SUV Reviews

Cupra Tavascan 2026 review: Endurance long-term | Part 1

By Tom White · 08 Jul 2025

Cupra's unusual electric SUV might not be for everyone.

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MG QS 2026 review: Essence

By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Jul 2025

The MG QS is the Chinese brand's first three-row SUV in Australia, meaning it will do battle with seven-seat favourites like the Kia Sorento and Toyota Kluger. In the MG's corner is space, and lots of it, a stacked equipment list and the longest warranty period in the country. But will that be enough to challenge the main players in this segment?

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Toyota LandCruiser 2026 review: 300 Sahara - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 06 Jul 2025

Most of the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series line-up has undergone a recent comprehensive update - along with price increases to match - but while the third-from-top Sahara gets a $1119 price rise, it has received no updates this time around.Can the 300 Series stay viable in an increasingly competitive 4WD market? More importantly, is this Toyota 4WD wagon still an off-road champ?

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BMW X3 2026 review: M50 xDrive

By Mark Oastler · 05 Jul 2025

BMW's X3 is one of the German manufacturer's most successful models in terms of sales volume. So, does the premium offering in the latest G45 generation hit another sweet-spot for families wanting sporty practicality?

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Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive vs Kia EV5 GT-Line 2026 comparison review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Jul 2025

Since its mid-2022 launch, the Tesla Model Y has dominated EV sales, driven by affordable prices, easy charging and dynamic performance. But increased competition and image issues have seen rivals muscling in, like the Kia EV5. This is the EV normalised, with user-friendly operation, packaging and ownership benefits. With the much-improved Model Y facelift now here, what is the better family SUV?

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KGM Actyon 2026 review: K60

By Byron Mathioudakis · 01 Jul 2025

Formerly SsangYong, the newly-branded KGM hopes to make a splash with its ambitious Actyon - a Toyota RAV4 rival offering standout styling, larger-than-average packaging, value pricing and - quite unexpectedly - impressive refinement, quality presentation and sporty dynamics. It has flaws, but, drawing on 70 years of experience, the South Korean medium SUV is also likely better than you think.

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Audi Q4 2025 review: 55 e-tron SUV long-term | Part 1

By Dom Tripolone · 30 Jun 2025

Audi's electric cars have come a long way in a short time, and its newest and smallest electric car might just be the pick of the litter.

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GWM Tank 500 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid long-term | Part 3

By Laura Berry · 29 Jun 2025

The final installment of the Berry family's long-term test of the GWM Tank 500 Ultra is here. Does a recent discovery change the verdict?

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Kia Sorento 2025 review: GT-Line PHEV AWD

By Emily Agar · 27 Jun 2025

The plug-in hybrid market is slowly but surely gaining traction in Australia, and Kia has thrown its hat into the ring with the flagship Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD.

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BYD Sealion 5 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Jun 2025

Plug-in hybrids are growing in popularity and availability in Australia, particularly among the family SUV set. BYD already has the Sealion 6 in this space, but could a slightly smaller Sealion 5 be the perfect size for your family?

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