Hyundai moves to 7-year warranty (almost): here's the truth
Hyundai Australia is now offering a 7-year warranty to compete with the likes of Kia and the influx of new Chinese brands. But there are conditions you should be aware of before diving in. Here’s what you need to know…
Hyundai Tucson review and buyer's guide
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.
MG HS review and buyer’s guide
Is the MG HS midsize SUV just a cut-price Toyota RAV4 or does it have genuine credibility you should take advantage of? With 24 medium SUVs to choose from, let’s find out if the MG HS is good value for a consumer like you…
KGM Musso review and buyer’s guide
If you need an affordable and extremely good value dual-cab diesel ute with all the features and good-enough performance for a wide range of work, the KGM Musso (nee SsangYong) offers insane bang for your buck. But there’s a big caveat to your long-term ownership…
Ford Ranger review and buyer’s guide
The Ford Ranger is the most popular vehicle in this country because it has grunt, great towing ability, a capable drive system, and a host of clever design features. But there are a couple of negatives to consider before dropping your cash on one.
Kia Tasman review and buyer’s guide
The all-new Kia Tasman 4X4 dual-cab ute is finally on sale in Australia, offering some compelling value in its lower model grades and some serious off-roading potential in top-spec. Let’s see if it’s a worthy Ranger, Hilux and Triton rival - or a respectable first try.
Hyundai Kona review and buyer's guide
The futuristically styled Kona offers choice of engines, good safety and makes a strong case for small families needing options, reliability and quality at the right price. There’s even an electric or hybrid to consider.
Subaru Forester review and buyer's guide
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…
Subaru Forester used review and buyer's guide
The soft-roading ‘SJ’ series Subaru Forester packs a punch, and was one of the safest, most practical and capable medium SUVs on sale at the time. It remains a great value, nicely driving and popular five-seater.
Haval H6 review and buyer's guide
The Haval H6 is an affordable medium SUVs that will make buying your next new family car easier thanks to its compelling pricing and suite of features compared with established brands. But there are a few compromises you’ll have to make, depending on how you intend to use it…
Toyota LandCruiser Prado review and buyer’s guide
The new LandCruiser Prado is retro-styled and the most modern vehicle in Toyota’s range. It offers versatility, off-road pedigree and towing grunt, but it’s also the most expensive it’s ever been, and it’s not entirely justified.
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review and buyer’s guide
The GWM Cannon Alpha plug-in hybrid is the ute catching every other ute brand napping in the Australian market. It’s innovative, full of clever design and has bucketloads of grunt for towing, load-carrying, touring and off-roading. It’ll leave a turbo-diesel Hilux for dead, and leave you with change, unlike Ford Ranger.
Jaecoo J7 review and buyer's guide
The plug-in hybrid Jaecoo J7 is a promising medium SUV for families in 2025 from a new Chinese brands starting in Australia. Here’s what you need to know about this interesting, high-value midsize upstart.
Jaecoo J8 review and buyer's guide
Buying a new large SUV just got more complicated, because the Jaecoo J8 promises to make you reconsider your loyalty to Hyundai, Mazda, Toyota and Kia. If you need a fully equipped, luxurious family-focus 7-seater, the J8 is value taken to the extreme… But there is a catch.
GWM Tank 500 review and buyer’s guide
If you think Great Wall Motors can come along and offer a cut-price Toyota Prado on its first attempt, there are some glaring issues you need to consider before dropping your money on this LandCruiser lookalike.
Subaru Crosstrek review and buyer's guide
The Subaru Crosstrek offers great value and good build quality, with its all-wheel drive system making it a uniquely capable small-family SUV. If you like to leave the bitumen for sand, dirt or gravel, here’s why you need a Crosstrek.
Toyota LandCruiser 300 review and buyer’s guide
Buying a 7-seat 4X4 wagon like a Toyota LandCruiser 300 is common in Australia when you want an off-roader that can carry plenty of adventure gear, the family and tow a big boat or trailer. But spending six figures of your hard-earned money means asking some tough questions, and giving honest answers.
BYD Shark 6 early review and buyer's guide
The BYD Shark 6 is a new dual-cab ute trying to compete with Ranger, Hilux and Triton, except with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that promises more affordable towing, load-carrying and family luxury. It’s also more power than a Ranger Raptor. Can the new Shark 6 really be better?
GWM Cannon Alpha hybrid review and buyer’s guide
There is a flurry of dual-cab utes coming to Australia with plug-in and hybrid powertrains, including the GWM Cannon Alpha. If you’re considering one of these non-diesel models, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Toyota Tundra review and buyer’s guide
There’s never been more choice when buying a full-size, heavy-towing, luxurious pick-up truck in Australia. It’ll pull, haul and function in almost every operating environment, but spending over $100,000 on a Tundra, F-150, Ram or Silverado is not a decision you want to get wrong.