SUV Reviews

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2022 review: XSE 2WD

By Byron Mathioudakis · 03 May 2022

The RAV4 XSE hybrid 2WD marks a move in a slightly different direction for Toyota's popular midsized SUV, bringing a sporty, distinctive look within the bestselling range. Slotting between the GXL and Cruiser grades, it does usher in plenty of features for the money, including the option of a twin-motor AWD version. But a couple of items do detract from an otherwise fine family-car package.

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EV Comparison Review: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD, BMW iX xDrive40, Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD & Polestar 2 LR dual-motor AWD

By Tom White · 30 Apr 2022

What will we discover driving the four latest and greatest EVs in a variety of conditions?

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Hyundai Palisade 2022 review: Elite 8-seat petrol

By Emily Agar · 27 Apr 2022

There's been a hole in the Australian new car market when it comes to a family workhorse that has the space without looking like a bus or people mover. Does this big Palisade fill it?

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Toyota LandCruiser VX 2022 review: off-road test

By David Morley · 26 Apr 2022

In updating from the 200 to 300 Series LandCruiser, Toyota had to be mindful of the hardcore 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' off-road brigade. So, how have safety, engineering and tech upgrades been blended with the outgoing's model's undoubted strengths. We've tested the mid-spec VX model on and off the highway to find out.

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Cupra Ateca 2022 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Apr 2022

Cupra might be a new brand in Australia, but its relatives – Volkswagen and Skoda – are both already well-known here. The Spanish performance brand promises to put fun and performance at the centre of what it delivers, and that includes the Ateca SUV, which arrives in a single, high-performance trim level that out-punches the Tiguan R in a sprint to 100km/h. But is it merely a one-trick pony?

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Haval H6 2022 review: Hybrid

By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Apr 2022

You're nowhere in the mid-size SUV space without an electrified powertrain these days, and Haval wants a slice of that cake, too. Enter, then, the H6 Ultra Hybrid, which promises to blend an extensive features list with miserly fuel use and plenty of space. But can it take the fight to models like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? We put the H6 Ultra Hybrid to the test to find out.

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Lexus LX 2022 review

By David Morley · 21 Apr 2022

A new Toyota LandCruiser means a new Lexus LX. And we've driven it. With new tech, extra safety and new engines, the end result is better, faster and more efficient than ever before. But Lexus hasn't forgotten the LX's real place on the planet. So there's now more luxury than we've ever seen, too. There's even a dash of James Bond in there, too.

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Land Rover Defender 90 2022 review: S - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2022

The new-generation Land Rover Defender has impressed with its blend of the old (retro looks and off-road capability) with the new (impressive comfort and drivability) in a very appealing, albeit pricey, package. But, after scrutinising the myriad Defender options available, might the Defender 90 S P300, one of the line-up's cheaper, shorter wheelbase variants, actually be the pick of the bunch?

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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 2022 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Apr 2022

Electrification is coming for everyone in the automotive space, and that includes brands that have built their reputation on rugged outdoor adventures. But does the addition of a plug-in hybrid powertrain help or hinder a vehicle like the Jeep Grand Cherokee? We put the new 4Xe PHEV to the test to find out.

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Volkswagen Tiguan R 2022 review

By Tom White · 19 Apr 2022

In the era of both the dominant SUV and the performance sub-brand, is the Tiguan R the ultimate car?

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