Long term reviews
Honda ZR-V 2024 review: VTi LX long-term | Part 1
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By Andrew Chesterton · 18 Mar 2024
Honda is back, baby! The Japanese brand has launched a string of new products, but probably none so important as the mid-size ZR-V, which launches into one of Australia's most popular segments.We've set Chesto loose in the ICE flagship, the VTi LX, to see how it measures up on a long-term test.
GWM Ute 2024 review: Cannon-XSR long-term | Part 1
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By Mark Oastler · 11 Mar 2024
It seems Aussies can't get enough of dual cab utes and GWM aims to cut through the intense competition with a value-for-money focus in its full-size, dual-cab Cannon. Mark Oastler and his family have started a three-month stint with the XRS grade and so far, in this first instalment the experience has been revealing.
Ford Mustang Mach-E 2024 review: Select long-term | Part 1
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By Tom White · 04 Mar 2024
Ford's electric Mustang might be controversial - but is it any good to live with?
Hyundai Kona 2024 review: Long-term | Part 2
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By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Feb 2024
The Hyundai Kona is a small SUV that Chesto reckons is plenty big enough for most, if not nearly all, people. He puts the entry-level petrol-powered model to the test to prove it.
Mazda CX-60 2024 review: D50e GT Vision long-term | Part 2
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By Laura Berry · 12 Feb 2024
The Berry family has just complete their second month with the Mazda CX-60 and a trip to the hospital made them glad it's a diesel and not an electric car.
Mazda CX-30 2024 review: G25 GT SP long-term | Part 1
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By Chris Thompson · 04 Feb 2024
Mazda's wildly popular CX-30 has a new variant, the GT SP, but is it still appealing at its comparatively high price point? Three months in the CarsGuide garage should help us decide.
Hyundai Kona 2024 review: Long-term | Part 1
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By Andrew Chesterton · 02 Feb 2024
The Hyundai Kona can be had in so many flavours its dizzying. There's petrol, hybrid, fully electric and N-Line models, all competing for your attention. But Chesto has got his hands on the cheapest variant, the entry-level petrol Kona, to see if it is actually the pick of the the bunch.
Mazda CX-60 2024 review: D50e GT Vision long-term | Part 1
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By Laura Berry · 09 Jan 2024
The Berry family gives all its long-term test cars names but if any of them really needed one it's the Mazda CX-60 D50e GT Vision which has just finished its first month living with them.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2024 review: Plug-in Hybrid EV ES long-term | Part 3
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By Chris Thompson · 07 Jan 2024
We get down to the nitty-gritty of the Eclipse Cross ES Plug-in Hybrid before we hand the keys back to Mitsubishi.
Nissan X-Trail 2024 review: Ti e-Power long-term | Part 3
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By Justin Hilliard · 11 Dec 2023
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail e-Power dares to be different with its series hybrid powertrain, which exclusively drives the wheels via dual electric motors, while its petrol engine acting as a power generator for the onboard battery. It's an approach that delivers a superior driving experience - in some instances.