SUV Reviews

Jaecoo J7 2025 review: AWD & PHEV - Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 28 Mar 2025

Jaecoo is the latest new-car brand to arrive in Australia and it has big ambitions. Its all-new J7 SUV has arrived to take on the Toyota RAV4, BYD Sealion 6 and other popular models in the booming mid-size SUV segment. But as we found out, this newest offering has plenty of potential thanks to its efficient powertrain, eye-catching styling and head-turning value.

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Cupra Tavascan 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 26 Mar 2025

With the Cupra Tavascan, the fledgling VW Group brand really steps up as a Tesla Model Y alternative. Designed in Spain, underpinned by German engineering and sourced from China for sharper pricing, the medium-sized EV SUV promises standout styling, sporty dynamics and stirring performance, within a comfortable and sophisticated family friendly package. Does it deliver? The answer may shock you.

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GWM Tank 300 2025 review: Diesel - Australian first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 25 Mar 2025

The GWM Tank 300 has been a huge hit thanks to genuine off-road ability and keen pricing. But a lack of a diesel engine kept some buyers away. Not anymore! The diesel version is on sale now, but is it the pick of the powertrains?

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Mazda CX-70 2025 review: GT D50e long-term | Part 3

By Laura Berry · 21 Mar 2025

The CX-70 is pretty much the biggest SUV Mazda makes but it only has five seats. Does that matter to you? It did to the Berry family when they tested the CX-70 GT D50e over three months.

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Mini Aceman SE JCW 2025 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 19 Mar 2025

The John Cooper Works version of the Mini Aceman is the flagship model in equipment and performance terms.

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Leapmotor C10 2025 review: Design

By Emily Agar · 17 Mar 2025

Leapmotor has hit our shores after a $2.5b investment from Jeep parent company Stellantis and the first cab off the rank is the C10, which is an electric mid-size SUV. It enters a saturated market, does it have what it takes to stand out?

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Mini Aceman SE 2025 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 17 Mar 2025

Until the JCW version arrives, the SE is the top-rung Mini Aceman model. It's a range that is an EV-dedicated, SUV line-up that trades partly on its retro looks and charm.

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Lexus NX 2025 review: 450h+ F Sport

By Emily Agar · 15 Mar 2025

Lexus has entered the fray with its new plug-in hybrid powertrain for its popular mid-size SUV, the NX. Will it prove to be a winning combination?

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BMW X3 30e xDrive 2025 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 15 Mar 2025

The 30e version of the BMW X3 family SUV doesn’t just fill a medium price-point (in this case $104,100) it’s the model that most fully adopts the mantra of electrification for this model. Instead of a mild hybrid, the 30e goes all the way with a plug-in hybrid driveline based on a 2.0-litre petrol engine, an electric motor and a 19.7kWh battery pack.

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Mini Aceman E 2025 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 15 Mar 2025

Mini's Aceman E kicks off the new range that effectively replaced the Mini Clubman line-up at $51,990. Roughly the same size as the Cooper five-door, the Aceman's distinguishing feature is its all-electric driveline.

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