SUV Reviews

Nissan Qashqai ST-L 2025 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 21 Feb 2025

The ST-L is the second-from-base version of the third-generation Qashqai. It replaced the previous ST+ model when the series underwent a facelift in Australia in early 2025.

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Jaecoo J7 2025 review: Australian preview drive

By Chris Thompson · 21 Feb 2025

Jaecoo is set to launch in Australia imminently, but we've had a little preview steer in its first model, the J7 mid-size SUV. Can it shake up the establishment with premium styling and an expected sharp price?

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BYD Sealion 7 Premium 2025 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Feb 2025

The Premium is the entry-level offering in the Sealion 7 range, packing a single-motor, rear-drive powertrain that produces 230kW and 380Nm.

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Nissan Qashqai ST 2025 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 19 Feb 2025

The ST is the base version of the third-generation Qashqai launched in Australia right at the end of 2022, and facelifted in early 2025.

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Polestar 3 2025 review: Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack

By Emily Agar · 18 Feb 2025

The Polestar 3 has entered a market where pillowy designs reign supreme for electric SUVs. However, the newly launched Polestar 3 is sharply styled and offers enough green highlights to enthrall enthusiasts but will its 'unfinished' tech get in the way of its success?

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Nissan Qashqai 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 Feb 2025

Hugely successful and wildly influential, the British-built Nissan Qashqai has set the pace in small SUVs globally since 2007, but is more of a niche player in Australia. This may change with the third-gen model's MY25 facelift, bringing fresh styling, cabin updates and more e-Power hybrid variants, as well as an industry-leading warranty. The improvements elevate an already premium proposition.

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BYD Sealion 7 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Feb 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 might be the biggest threat the Tesla Model Y has faced to date, with the mid-size electric SUV delivering on price, spec and equipment. So can this Chinese SUV knock Tesla off its top-selling perch? We put it to the test to find out.

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Audi Q8 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 14 Feb 2025

Audi’s rival to swoopy ‘coupe’ SUV veterans like the BMW X6 has been given a refresh and it's already on sale in Australia.It’s the more style-focused sibling to the Q7, forgoing the third row of seats, and is available with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant for even more differentiation.Given the opportunity to sample the updated large SUV coupe at its Australian launch, we’re checking in with the near seven-year old model to see if its updates can keep it competitive with rivals.

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Audi Q7 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 14 Feb 2025

The Audi Q7 is still in its second generation, but an update to its design and some tech tweaks are aimed at keeping it in line with rivals, even as it nears a decade on sale. Is it up to the task?

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Mazda CX-70 2025 review: GT D50e long-term | Part 2

By Laura Berry · 09 Feb 2025

We do more kilometres in January than any other month. That's because like every other Aussie family over Christmas and the school holidays we pile into the car and hit the road.

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