SUV Reviews

Subaru Outback 2024 review: Sport XT long-term | Part 1

By Andrew Chesterton · 30 Aug 2023

Long-standing family favourite, the Subaru Outback, now has the option of punchy turbocharged power in its upper trim levels, addressing one of the key - and few - complaints levelled at the model. We put the 2023 Subaru Outback Sport XT to the long-term test to find out if the extra power is worth your extra investment.

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Honda ZR-V 2024 review: VTi LX

By Tung Nguyen · 28 Aug 2023

Honda Australia might have made a controversial decision to switch sales models, cull its line-up and halve its sales, but that doesn't mean the Japanese brand doesn't field competitive and exciting models in the local market. Enter the ZR-V, Honda's attempt to steal the thunder away from the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4.

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Ford Everest 2023 review: Platinum long-term | Part 2

By Tung Nguyen · 26 Aug 2023

The saying goes, the bigger the better, but the Ford Everest might just be too big for our family's needs.

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Subaru Forester 2024 review: 2.5i-S

By Emily Agar · 19 Aug 2023

Subaru hasn't given the Forester a facelift and it may be banking on the 'tried & tested' popularity of models gone by but in a market saturated with medium SUVs will the old-school design still land a podium finish?

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Volvo C40 2023 review: Recharge Twin Motor long-term | Part 3

By Justin Hilliard · 16 Aug 2023

We've been living with the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor for three months, during which the all-electric small SUV has proven itself to be an all-rounder - but what about on the driving front? Well, the Swedish EV offers the best of both worlds...

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Mazda CX-90 2024 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Aug 2023

Few models are as highly anticipated as the Mazda CX-90 - an expensively engineered seven-seater SUV with premium aspirations against Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Boasting an all-new architecture, in-line six-cylinder mild-hybrid engines and rear-drive-biased AWD, the newcomer promises to sweep away the beloved CX-9 it indirectly replaces. But has Mazda fully grasped the scale of its ambitions?

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GWM Tank 300 2023 review: Ultra - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 12 Aug 2023

A lot of people really want a solid 4WD wagon packed with features to embrace the adventure lifestyle but the high prices of existing vehicles have put many off.Well, GWM is hoping it can capitalise on that desire with its new petrol-only Tank 300, a 4WD wagon designed for off-road use, but one that is also packed with standard features and has a price-tag around the $50,000 mark.

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MG MG4 Excite 64 2024 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 12 Aug 2023

The MG4 Excite 64 is the first step up the ladder in the range, priced at $44,990 (plus on-road costs), a $6000 premium over the entry-level Excite 51.

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Ford Bronco 2024 review

By Stephen Ottley · 08 Aug 2023

Ford Australia helped develop the underpinnings for the re-born Bronco SUV - but we still can't get it down under.Fortunately, there is hope it will eventually make its way here in time. But for now we'll just have to wait.So, to see what it's like we recently went to the USA to drive this retro-inspired SUV icon.

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Audi Q5 2024 review: 55 TFSI e quattro S line

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Aug 2023

The Audi Q5 has been a favourite among the premium SUV set for well over a decade now and the latest version has just been given an electric boost. The Q5 plug-in hybrid is finally here, but can this sporty green machine match it with the BMW X3 and Volvo XC60?

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