SUV reviews

Skoda Kodiaq 132TSI review

Kodiaq marks Skoda’s arrival into the hugely popular family SUV realm after a decade of offering sensible wagons and MPVs to Aussies

2018 Volvo XC60 review

The XC60 looks set to continue a formidable record of success, even if the car is as sporty as shooting fish in a barrel.

2017 Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Ignis vs Holden Spark comparison review

We take an in-depth look at a somewhat unloved corner of the new-car market – the micro car class – to find the best mix of value and enjoyment.

2014-17 Nissan Qashqai Review

The Qashqai is the larger of two small SUVs Nissan sells, and comes with a clever interior, petrol or diesel power, and lots of equipment. Active safety aids are available.

2012-2017 Subaru XV Review

The Subaru XV brings you the elevated outlook of a small SUV, while driving like the well regarded hatchback it is based on. This review covers cars on sale new prior to July 2017.

2017 Bentley Bentayga diesel

We hit the road for an autumn trip to the country in the car Bentley says suits any lifestyle – the Bentayga diesel

Audi Q2 Edition #1 vs Mini Countryman Cooper

We compare the all-new Audi Q2 Design 1.4 TFSI in its glitzy ‘Edition #1’ garb against the completely redesigned Mini Cooper Countryman 1.5 turbo to see which of these posh front-drive urban crossovers provides the best bling for your bucks.

2017 Mazda CX-3 : 9 things you didn’t know

Here’s nine things you didn't know about Mazda’s updated version of its top-selling small SUV.

2017 Renault Koleos Intens long-term car review

Will Renault’s Koleos Nissan-based SUV be a case of oui, oui, oui, all the way home?

2017 Mazda CX-3 sTouring AWD Diesel Quick Review

Mazda adds a series of refinements to its popular-SUV, though you’ll be hard-pressed to spot any visual changes

2017 Nissan X-Trail review

Nissan is meeting the challenge of the redesigned Mazda CX-5 with the facelifted X-Trail, with a range of cosmetic updates, AEB across the range, a bigger diesel with AWD auto, and more standard features.

Ford Escape v Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester v Volkswagen Tiguan

Five of the best mid-size SUVs priced in the low- to mid-$30K bracket square off against each other

2017 Isuzu MU-X Quick Review

The Isuzu MU-X chases refinement, gears and grunt in this latest Euro 5 update. Noise is down, torque is up and all new 6-speed transmissions bring the thinking person’s SUV in line with major competitors.

2017 Isuzu MU-X review

An engine torque increase, new six-speed transmission and a more refined interior are the leading points to the updated Isuzu MU-X.

Suzuki 4x4: History lesson

The Jimny Sierra is a direct descendent of the very first Suzuki 4x4. We take a look at Suzuki’s four-wheeling history.

2017 Kia Sportage SLi v Toyota RAV4 GXL

We compare the Kia Sportage SLi with the Toyota RAV4 GXL to see if one of the new-car market’s favourite cars stands out from one of those from down the back of the pack