SUV Reviews

Deepal S05 2025 review - International preview drive

By James Cleary · 05 Mar 2025

Deepal launched its presence in the Australian new car market this year with the small-medium S07 electric SUV. And now the brand is adding to its local portfolio with the smaller S05. Offered in battery electric (BEV) and extended range EV (EREV) form in its Chinese domestic market, it's coming here in the second half of 2025. CarsGuide was invited to take a preview drive.

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GWM Haval H6 2025 review: GT PHEV - Australian first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 04 Mar 2025

Another plug-in hybrid family SUV has entered the market in Australia, but it has a familiar face. The GWM Haval H6 GT has been around for a few years already, but does a PHEV powertrain help or hinder the Chinese coupe-style SUV?

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Toyota Kluger 2025 review: GXL Hybrid

By Emily Agar · 03 Mar 2025

The Toyota Kluger hasn't seen any new updates, but that doesn't mean it's obsolete. In fact, it's tried and tested comfort and functionality might still win it some fans who are looking for a three-row large SUV.

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Toyota Fortuner 2025 review: GXL - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 02 Mar 2025

The Toyota Fortuner has been available in Australia for a decade but has never got anywhere near hitting the sales heights of the HiLux on which it's based.With a new Fortuner possibly due in the not-too-distant future, it's worth revisiting the seven-seat Fortuner to see how this ageing 4WD wagon stands up against in a realm dominated by fresher, more sophisticated rivals.

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Deepal E07 2025 review - International preview drive

By James Cleary · 28 Feb 2025

Deepal is one of many new challenger brands striving for a foothold in the Aussie new-car market, with the S07 SUV only just launched. Now we've had a preview of one of its next models to arrive, scheduled for the second of 2025; the quirky E07, a combination five-seat SUV/ute.

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Nissan Qashqai N-Design 2025 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 27 Feb 2025

A racy all-new grade was launched alongside the facelifted version of the third-gen Qashqai in early 2025, in the shape of the N-Design.

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Nissan Qashqai Ti-L 2025 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 25 Feb 2025

Launched in early 2025, the facelifted version of the third-gen Qashqai saw the Ti-L luxury grade gain Nissan’s EV-first e-Power hybrid option.

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Geely EX5 2025 review: Australian first drive

By John Law · 24 Feb 2025

Yet another new brand has arrived in the Australian market and Geely is leading its offensive with the EX5, a Tesla Model Y and Kia EV5 competitor that promises sharp pricing and plenty of technology. That promise alone isn't enough to shift metal, so what's it like? We find out in an Australian first drive.

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Nissan Qashqai Ti 2025 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 23 Feb 2025

Launched in early 2025, the facelifted version of the third-generation Qashqai brought a fresh nose, clear tail-lights, revised wheels and a more up-spec interior.

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BYD Sealion 7 Performance 2025 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Feb 2025

The Sealion 7 is the flagship in BYD's mid-size electric SUV range, delivering oodles of grunt from its twin-motor, AWD setup.

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