Wagon Reviews

GWM Tank 500 2024 review: Lux Hybrid - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 11 Jun 2024

Chinese-made vehicles continue to arrive here, packed with features and offering impressive value-for-money opportunities for anyone looking for a sharply-priced 4WD that's comfortable and capable.The GWM Tank 300 impressed us and now the Tank 500 hits our shores. It represents a first for Australia because the Tank 500 is a petrol-hybrid 4WD. So, what's it like? Wouldn't you like to know...

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Skoda Octavia 2024 review: SportLine

By James Cleary · 04 Apr 2024

Skoda is the brand for Euro-centric automotive pragmatists. Quality engineering and solid value-for-money in an attractive mid-size Liftback and Wagon package. And as the name implies, the new SportLine grade adds some extra spice for the same money as the entry-level Style. Jump in for our first impressions from the launch drive.

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Peugeot 508 2024 review: GT PHEV Sportswagon

By Emily Agar · 18 Dec 2023

In a market where 'going green' is seen as the new frontier, it's no surprise Peugeot has jumped on the bandwagon. Does its new plug-in hybrid 508 Sportswagon hit the sweet spot?

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Ineos Grenadier 2024 review

By David Morley · 08 Dec 2023

It's been in the works for a long time but the Ineos Grenadier has finally arrived in Australia; this traditional, tough-as-old-boots 4x4 wagon ready to show its more hi-fi competitors how to get the job done off-road. Not surprisingly, there are some compromises on-road but join contributing journalist, Dave Morley for a first drive to see if the overall package adds up for you.

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Lexus LM 2024 review

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2023

Limos have evolved over the years and the segment is no longer the exclusive domain of luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. Lexus has its own version of those in the LS, but now it has a bigger, taller model to ferry high-end buyers around - the LM. We experience the luxury of the LM350h to see if this is the ultimate passenger transport.

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Audi RS6 2024 review: Performance

By Tom White · 23 Nov 2023

The RS6 is an endangered species: A performance-oriented station wagon equipped with a V8 engine.

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Genesis G70 2024 review: Shooting Brake

By Emily Agar · 10 Sep 2023

Genesis has released the wagon version of the G70, named the Shooting Brake, but are its sexy good looks enough to entice the modern day family?

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Mahindra Scorpio 2024 review: Z8L - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 02 Sep 2023

Mahindra is better known for its agricultural machinery than its mainstream vehicles, but the Indian carmaker is hoping its Scorpio will change all that.This proper 4WD wagon has, on paper at least, a lot of appealing characteristics, including six seats, a low-range transfer case, an automatic rear diff lock and plenty of standard features for a price-tag at just over $45 grand.

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Jeep Wrangler 2024 review: Overland - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 04 Aug 2023

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon usually attracts all of the glory as the line-up's best off-roader, but it's more city-friendly stablemate, the Overland, is certainly no slouch in the rough stuff.And, while any Wrangler may be on the wrong side of impractical for many, the Overland still offers plenty of fun in terms of drivability and old-school-style 4WDing.

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GWM Tank 300 2023 review: Ultra petrol

By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Jul 2023

Cleverly, the GWM Tank 300 slots into a gap in the booming 4WD wagon market, above the popular Suzuki Jimny but below Nissan's Patrol, while infusing more than a hint of classic Toyota LandCruiser and Mercedes G-Class in its size and presentation. But retro-pastiche styling isn't the only drawcard, thanks to keen pricing, an alluring interior and a smooth ride. All the 300 needs is more polish.

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