Wagon Reviews

Audi A5 2026 review: e-hybrid - Australian first drive

By Jack Quick · 27 Nov 2025

Remember the humble family station wagon? Audi has just launched a plug-in hybrid version of its A5 Avant in Australia. It has introduced it in the liftback body style too with up to 100km of electric range.

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Cupra Leon VZe Sportstourer 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 22 Oct 2025

Cupra’s unorthodox approach to the Australian market is deliberate, and perhaps best exemplified by the newest addition to the Leon range - the Leon Sportstourer VZe.

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Audi S5 2026 review: snapshot

By Chris Thompson · 23 Jul 2025

The Audi S5 Sedan and S5 Avant join the new Audi A5 from launch as the more performance-focused variants in the line-up, coming in at $114,900 and $117,900 respectively.

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Audi A5 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 17 Jul 2025

As the Audi A4 badge goes electric for now, the A5 becomes its spiritual successor. The Audi A5 has just landed in Australia in Sedan or Avant wagon form, and there's a fast S5 version too. We sampled them all during the winter launch in Victoria to find out how it stacks up.

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Skoda Superb 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Jack Quick · 25 Jun 2025

The new Skoda Superb is now the only mainstream passenger car left in Australia. Is there a reason for this, or is this a hidden gem?

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Mercedes-Benz G580 2025 review: Australian first drive

By James Cleary · 29 May 2025

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been around since the dawn of time, but the new four-motor, pure-electric G580 has put a dramatically different powertrain under that familiar skin. It's a big departure but retains key attributes - good and not so good - this now iconic model is famous for. This is CarsGuide's Australian first drive review.

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Isuzu MU-X 2025 review: X-Terrain - Off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 29 Mar 2025

Isuzu's MU-X range has undergone a much-anticipated update and it includes the introduction of a new variant: the new top-of-the-range X-Terrain.The X-Terrain is a seven-seat 4WD wagon and - as part of this new MU-X range - it has an updated chassis, a tweaked suspension set-up, some new safety tech and a recalibrated rough terrain mode (Isuzu's boosted off-road traction control system).

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Skoda Octavia 2025 review: 110TSI Select wagon

By Emily Agar · 24 Jan 2025

The Skoda Octavia Wagon has had a minor facelift with its design and technology. Is the mini-makeover enough to keep it relevant in a world dominated by SUVs?

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Volkswagen Caddy 2025 review: Maxi Life TDI320

By Mark Oastler · 14 Nov 2024

The people-mover segment of the Australian new car market is dominated by Kia's Carnival eight-seater. However, there are smaller seven-seat alternatives like Volkswagen's Caddy Life, but does it have the interior space and versatility Aussie families need?

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Porsche Taycan 2025 review - Australian first drive

By James Cleary · 08 Aug 2024

The current (first) generation Porsche Taycan, the German brand's first pure-electric car, has reached mid life. But far from suffering a crisis it's been upgraded with more power so it's even faster. It also charges more rapidly with an extended range and a cosmetic refresh. The dynamics have been tweaked and the standard features list has lengthened as prices have gone up. Take a ride with us.

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