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2022 GWM Haval H6 Hybrid review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 02 Jul 2025
All the tech was easy to get used to, and the salesman where we bought it turned off or down any annoying tech we did not like.
It is practicable in every sense. The only thing I do not like is because of its size, it is a bit hard to park, but I am getting used to it.
I find the car drives very well because it has a turbo. It has a lot of grunt, which I have to be careful of because it is easy to speed - but with the speed on the screen, it helps.
Insurance through NRMA is very reasonable, and I am truly amazed how much fuel we have saved over the past six months. Tyres are wearing well.
We have only had the car for six months, so we haven't had any reliability problems. I careful researched the car and couldn't find any reliability problems.
2022 Kia Sorento AWD GT-Line review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 02 Jul 2025
The best on the road. Wipes competitors off the road.
Stunning. With the electrically-controlled rear door I could almost get my house in there but will leave it for cargo. The creature comfort features are almost unheard of in this part of the car market.
I did a 3600km journey in the country in my second week of ownership and would do it again in a heartbeat because it is so comfortable and easy to drive.
Above and beyond my greatest wishes and expectations.
I have total confidence in the car's reliability. I want to drive it across the Nullabor and around the eastern states with a small caravan in tow. I know it will please us with comfort (including air conditioning and glass open roof) to take in the fresh air.
KGM Actyon 2026 review: K60
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 01 Jul 2025
Formerly SsangYong, the newly-branded KGM hopes to make a splash with its ambitious Actyon - a Toyota RAV4 rival offering standout styling, larger-than-average packaging, value pricing and - quite unexpectedly - impressive refinement, quality presentation and sporty dynamics. It has flaws, but, drawing on 70 years of experience, the South Korean medium SUV is also likely better than you think.
2021 MG ZS Excite review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 01 Jul 2025
Only has rear parking sensors and is technically very basic, lacking sophistication. No external temperature read-out so you don’t know how hot or cold it is outside. Would expect that as a standard feature on a 2021 model.My MG ZS has plenty of space. I was recently ble to fit 2.5m long facia timber boards in the car by folding the rear seats. I was surprised. Meant I didn’t need a trailer which saved me money. Plenty of space. Fits five adults easily. Comfortable ride. Great city car. Drives well with a comfortable ride. A bit sluggish and lacks power but I feel safe and secure in my MG ZS.Lowest fuel cost of all the vehicles I have owned. Very economical with low cost for insurance and very happy with the low servicing cost. Very reliable vehicle. Always starts first go and I have peace of mind with the MG ZS. I never fear it's going to break down, in contrast to my previous vehicle (Saab convertible) which was unreliable.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander LS review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 01 Jul 2025
Multimedia is good as long you use Apple CarPlay. Easy to navigate.Overall it's a good-looking SUV with plenty of space in cargo if you not using the third row. Seats are comfortable, too.Its driving is same like as Nissan X-Trail -smooth on the highway but a little slow on streets.I have been using 98 fuel and it's giving me under 7L/100km as I only use the highway to go to work .So far it's good as I have had no issue with engine or anything in interior.
2016 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GDI review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 01 Jul 2025
The screen sometimes just goes black. The volume of a text message coming through the speakers, if a phone is plugged into the USB port, is extremely loud and no one can figure out how to turn it down, so as soon as I get in the car, I have to silence my phone, which is a pain. The car has a great safety rating, though. I know it's a super safe design, but the high windows in the back mean the people sitting in the back can barely see out the window!Interior seems hard-wearing, but the seats are full of stains, even though I have no idea how they got there?! A drop from a leaking drinking bottle maybe, but they are very dirty. The rear cargo is tidy and easy to clean.It is smooth to drive when nothing is wrong with the engine! I've driven smoother cars, though. It is affordable to run. It is not a thirsty car and I get it serviced annually. This is a reasonable price and insurance is what I would expect it to be.I purchased this car as an upgrade from my 2006 Hyundai Tucson, which I loved and it never had any problems. I have had constant problems with my 2016 Tucson and I wish I had never purchased this car. Constant issues include weird noises and broken buttons etc. I have gotten to know my mechanic very well! He sees me coming and says, "What now!?"
Cut-price Toyota RAV4 rival gains PHEV power in Aus
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By Jack Quick · 01 Jul 2025
GWM Australia has confirmed the pricing and specifications for its "significantly updated” Haval H6 mid-size SUV ahead of deliveries starting in July.
2023 SsangYong Rexton Ultimate review - Long-term owner
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By Owner Review · 01 Jul 2025
Plenty of it, however, the poor font size used on buttons, screen etc. are too small.Excellent. The doors are substantial compared to the Isuzu D-Max's, which are light and flimsy. Lay out great, however, third-row suitability is compromised as you can't adjust second row forward.Very firm on the road. Great road holding.About what I'd expect from a vehicle of its size. It's manageable. However, it's not an EV or Hybrid, but being diesel it goes far. Its towing capacity is excellent - you won't get that with an EV.So far so good as I've only done 20k. A friend has one with 100k and it's being thoroughly reliable.
Renault Duster goes on sale with manual 'box available
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By Chris Thompson · 01 Jul 2025
A new Renault model, sold under the Dacia brand overseas, is coming to Australia with hybrid options, manual gearbox availability and pricing kicking off well below $40,000.The 2026 Renault Duster is now available to order starting from $31,990, before on-road costs, with first deliveries of the small SUV expected to start this month.There are 4x2 and 4x4 versions of the Duster, the latter being more expensive and coming with a mild-hybrid powertrain and manual gearbox. Renault says its “tall suspension and generous off-road clearance” means the Duster is more off-road capable than rivals.The entry-level variant of the Duster is the Evolution, starting from the aforementioned $31,990, before on-roads, with a 4x2 drivetrain layout. It utilises a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.The 1.3-litre engine makes 113kW and 270Nm, driving only the front wheels.The Evolution can also be had in 4x4, with a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol engine that makes less power and torque: 96kW and 230Nm.It puts power to all four wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, but is claimed to be more efficient (5.7L/100km versus the 4x2’s 6.5L).The 4x4 drivetrain costs a little more, $36,490, but comes with the same standard equipment including dual-zone air-conditioning, a 10.1-inch multimedia touchscreen and 7.0-inch driver display, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, USB-C charging ports and a 12-volt socket.Stepping up to the higher-spec Techno variant brings more kit, though its drivetrain options are the same as the Evolution. Pricing starts at $36,990 for the Techno 4x2 and bumps up slightly to $37,990 for the 4x4, though that version isn’t expected to land until December this year.The Techno adds features like more ‘premium’ cloth upholstery, tinted rear windows, auto proximity lock and unlock, auto high-beams and 18-inch wheels to replace the base variant’s 17s.It also adds some safety features not available on the Evolution like blind-spot monitoring, front parking sensors and surround-view parking cameras.Other standard safety features for both models include pedestrian and cyclist detection for AEB, a safe follow-distance warning, lane-keep and departure warning, driver attention monitoring, tyre pressure monitoring and an ADAS shortcut button for advanced driver assist settings.Renault Australia says the “Duster will initially arrive in limited numbers” due to demand overseas.Renault Australia General Manager Glen Sealey said, “Demand for this vehicle in Europe is very strong, so Australia will receive an initial allocation before shipments ramp up next year.“We ordered as many cars as we could this year, and we are now working closely with the factory to improve our allocation moving forward,” he said.
Mini Toyota LandCruiser FJ 4WD to launch next year
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By Dom Tripolone · 30 Jun 2025
The mini Toyota LandCruiser FJ, will it or won’t it become a reality? We will never truly know until it is revealed but the facts are stacking up in it showing up real soon.