SUV Reviews

Mahindra XUV 3XO 2026 review

By Jack Quick · 13 Jul 2025

Mahindra has snatched the title of Australia's cheapest SUV with its new XUV 3XO. Priced from $23,490 drive-away, is there more to like than just an appealing price tag?

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Denza B8 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Jul 2025

High-end off-roaders are few and far between in Australia, but China's answer to the Range Rover and Lexus LX could be headed Down Under soon. The Fangchengbao Leopard 8 - likely to be called Denza B8 internationally - could be a more affordable, plug-in hybrid alternative to the luxury 4WD set.

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GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid vs MG ZS Essence Hybrid+ 2026 comparison review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Jul 2025

The hybrid small SUV segment is on fire, with Chinese brands changing the value landscape in a big way. Two of the most compelling are the MG ZS Hybrid+ and the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid, and they're battling out here in flagship Essence and Ultra guises respectively. Amusingly similar in overall dimensions and specification, they diverge dramatically inside, on the road and at the petrol pump.

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Tom White · 10 Jul 2025

Mitsubishi Australia brings a local flavour to its widely appealing Outlander mid-size SUV.

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Audi RS Q8 2026 review: Performance - Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 10 Jul 2025

Audi has left Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche trailing in its dust when it comes to SUV bragging rights. We drive the lap record-setting new RS Q8 Performance to find out how it stacks up as a performance luxury SUV.Boasting the most powerful internal combustion engine ever offered by Audi and a hi-tech chassis, it puts the 'Sports' in Sports Utility Vehicle.

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Lexus RZ 2026 review - International first drive

By James Cleary · 10 Jul 2025

The Lexus RZ has maintained a low profile since it's local launch in early 2023 and the large, five-seat, dual-motor, pure-electric SUV has captured only modest sales so far. But Lexus is banking on this significantly upgraded version, with more power, greater efficiency and a tweaked AWD system, not to mention tricky steer-by-wire and 'manual' shift tech, to give it a solid boost.

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Volkswagen ID.4 2026 review: Pro

By Emily Agar · 08 Jul 2025

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed, so has this mid-size SUV been worth the wait?

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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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