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The GWM Tank 500 is so much more than just a copycat Toyota Prado. It offers genuine off-road chops, a serious powertrain capable of heavy towing and a cabin interior that looks a decade more modern than the lady LandCruiser it resembles.
The GWM Cannon Alpha is one of the most promising in a flurry of strong-value dual-cab utes in Australia with plug-in and hybrid powertrains. If you’re considering one, there’s more to it than just price and good looks.
The Nissan Patrol is a proven 4X4 luxury wagon with off-road and towing pedigree, seven seats and a grunty, reliable engine. You’ll save over $20K over a LandCruiser buying the last V8 4WD in Australia. But be quick, before they’re all gone…
The Hilux is more than just an immensely popular 4X4 dual-cab ute here in Australia, it’s an icon. Toyota Hilux offers reliability, towing, good resale value and occasional family duties.
There’s a new Navara ute in Australia in 10 years and this one is finally worth your time and money thanks to the Mitsubishi Triton it’s heavily based on. Here’s why it should be on your shortlist for towing, heavy payloads and off-road capability.
If you have lots of kids, including twins or even triplets on the way, the Kia Carnival is the best possible family vehicle for you. It’s a smart, luxurious and highly practical workhorse that also offers excellent value.
The Kia EV3 is the brand’s entry-level fully electric model and when you take into account its price and the level of equipment, the astounding build quality and segment-leading refinement it offers compelling value. If you want affordable luxury with the daily dependability of an EV, you might be on a winner here…
Hyundai i20 N is the baby performance car: it's not quite as quick on the track as an i30 N, but it’s a cheaper mechanical driving experience. Let's see if it’s right for you...
The Hyundai Kona Hybrid does fuel economy like an extreme sport, while also being affordable, practical and stylish. Small SUV buyers like you also get the benefits of an excellent customer support reputation.
Here’s everything you need to know about choosing, using and charging Hyundai’s new all-electric Kona small SUV. Are you finally ready to leave internal combustion behind entirely…
Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid 7-seat family SUV offering compelling value, astonishing performance and all the luxury features. Let’s see how it compares to the rest of the PHEVs on offer.
There’s plenty to like about the 7-seat Ford Everest for hardcore off-roading and heavy towing thanks to its big V6 diesel. But is it wise dropping up to $80K on Ford these days?
Family SUVs like Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV aren’t meant to tackle rocky, dusty trails and steep climbs. But the brand has proven their plug-in hybrid is capable of much more than sitting in city traffic…
If you’re considering a plug-in hybrid, you might’ve noticed a market saturation of makes and models. The Kia Sorento PHEV is one of the first you should take for a test drive if you need luxury, reliability, practicality and seven seats - from a reputable brand…
The Haval H6GT PHEV aims to offer spicy electric performance with modern family SUV levels of comfort and practicality. But let’s see if Haval can offer you this plug-in hybrid five-seater at a price that will allow you to forgive its faults.
The Triton is a 4x4 ute that offers excellent value, benchmark towing capacity and off-road capability that puts more expensive utes to shame. Here’s what you need to know about Mitsubishi’s tougher, smarter, comfier pick-up.
Price is likely your biggest obstacle before stepping up to buy an electric vehicle. So MG has set a market-low price on its new MG4. Here’s what you need to know about MG4, and how to get one for under $140 per week!
A Kia Stonic is the next big thing in SUVs if you’re looking for modest size but with all the benefits of a normal hatchback. It’s safe, economical and affordable, making it an ideal first car.
If you’re thinking about buying a small SUV, the Kia Seltos is a well-built, reliable example, with engine choices between ordinary daily commuting or sportier driving. See if the affordable, frugal Seltos is right for you.
Pajero Sport is an excellent value off-roader if you need a 4WD with a reliable diesel engine, good fuel economy and enough towing power. This tough 7-seater is a wise choice for adventurous families, but you’d better act fast before it’s gone.
Hyundai Tucson looks futuristic and drives very nicely on Australian roads. It offers grunty, reliable engines, plenty of features and 5-seat practicality at a modest price that makes it an ideal, safe family SUV.
Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling medium SUV in Australia, offering good resale value and envious fuel economy. If you need an enormous boot and a simple, functional family vehicle, RAV4 is hard to beat. But can you justify the price?
Mazda CX-5 has been one of the most popular, versatile and nicest-driving medium SUVs in Australia. Mazda’s update has followed the big-screen tech trend, so let’s see is CX-5 is better than ever…
The Mitsubishi Outlander is an excellent-value seven-seat family vehicle with plenty of features and capability. It looks modern and tough, but you need to know if it’s going to be good enough compared with other medium SUVs.
It’s time to start seriously considering a plug-in hybrid family SUV. There are many options in the Australian market, including seven-seaters, SUVs and utes, with versatility, reliability and affordability now a reality. Here’s everything you need to know about buying and owning a PHEV…
The new soft-roading Subaru Forester now offers a proper hybrid all-wheel drive that packs more punch. Forester is one of the safest, most practicaland reliable SUVs on sale today and retains its strong value as an adventurous, capable and popular five-seater. Here’s what you need to know…
The Hyundai Palisade is a big, comfortable holiday machine for growing families and offers excellent value, generous 8-seat SUV space, and practicality on par with LandCruiser - but it’s $30K more affordable.
Shopping for a large seven-seat SUV or eight-seat people mover? Kia Carnival might be king of triplet transport, but the Hyundai Staria is built for both big families and small business…
The Mazda BT-50 is more than just an Isuzu D-MAX clone. It can tow, carry and transport with relative ease, but it’s also great value and offers a premium interior - for a ute.
New Subaru Outback is bigger, more aggressive and has a growling turbocharged WRX engine, making this large five-seat SUV wagon a seriously compelling soft-roader for adventurous families. With decent towing, excellent driving dynamics and even a reasonable pricetag, there’s plenty to like.