Car Reviews

2023 Subaru Outback Touring review

The Outback’s naturally aspirated range-topper has a lot of standard kit but not a lot of go

2023 Honda ZR-V VTi-LX review

Top-spec petrol ZR-V has a big job on its hands to gain some much-needed sales momentum for Honda. Can it do it?

2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron international review

Audi’s original E-Tron gains a new name and face. There’s also a bigger battery and more range, too! But how does it all come together?

2024 Mazda CX-3: Quick review

The Mazda CX-3 is now relatively mature in Australia, but let's see what the 2024 update will bring to the table

2023 Kia EV6 Air: Quick Review

Electrifying performance meets cutting-edge design

Extreme Measures: Honda Civic Type R vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

New vs benchmark? Technically, yes, but this road trip is more about revelling in pure, unadulterated driving thrills. Strap in, it’s about to get loud…

The top six off-road expedition vehicles

Not all 4x4s are suited to long-distance, remote-area expeditions, so the 4X4 Australia team share their six top choices

2024 Toyota Prado vs 2023 Toyota Fortuner: SPEC BATTLE!

It’s a virtual battle of the big wagon siblings, and the Toyota pairing of the Fortuner and Prado have never been closer. Let’s go to the spec sheets

2023 Mazda CX-5: Quick Review

Let's see what this market leader is offering in one of Australia's busiest segments

2023 MG ZS EV Quick Review

Is the MG ZS EV the game-changer in making electric SUVs both stylish and affordable for the everyday driver?

2023 Hyundai Venue: Quick Review

The 2023 Hyundai Venue is compact, stylish, and a value-packed urban adventurer.

2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 4Matic+ review

In recognition of its niche appeal and ‘Sports Light’ name, the superb seventh-generation SL becomes a completely new AMG-developed model, with all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering for the first time

Nissan Patrol history: 60 Series, MQ, GQ and GU

An in-depth look at the Patrol's long and proud history

The 10 greatest 4x4s of all time

Some 4x4s have made more of an impact on the world than others, but just which ones have made the biggest difference? We ask our team of 4x4 experts

2023 SsangYong Korando ELX review

The mid-spec model in Korean brand's compact-SUV range ticks a lot of boxes, though there are also a few key crosses

2023 Ford Ranger Platinum: Quick review

Taking a look at Ford's top of the line Ranger Platinum.

Toyota Prado Australian history and buyer’s guide: 1996-2023

How the Prado became the middleweight king, and which model to buy on the second-hand market

2023 Mazda CX-90 review: Australian debut

Mazda’s new flagship is a massive rig with a mega price, but it stops short of delivering true excellence

2024 Volkswagen ID.3 review

Australia finally gets the ID.3, in newly facelifted form, in 2024. Will it be worth the wait?

New 2024 Toyota Prado v Ford Everest: SPEC BATTLE!

How does Ford’s reigning Car of the Year provisionally stack up against the hugely hyped fifth-generation Toyota Prado? Let’s go to the spec sheets and find out

2023 Ford F-150 XLT Heritage review

The world’s biggest-selling truck will soon be available in Australia. A big drive in its homeland reveals why the F-150 will have plenty of appeal here.