Subaru Outback review and buyer's guide
The Subaru Outback has a growling turbocharged engine, a five-seat SUV wagon body and lots of clever, practical equipment. For adventurous families, it will also tow, haul and drive beautifully - at a modest price. But should you buy now, or wait for the all-new version?
Nissan Navara Review and buyer’s guide
There’s a new Navara ute coming to Australia after 10 years of dwindling sales and an il-fated cross-breeding with Mercedes. Is the new Navara finally worth your time and money, or is it simply a re-badged Triton?
Toyota Hilux review and buyer’s guide
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.
MG U9 review and buyer's guide
The Australian ute market is a crowded place in 2026 and the MG U9 adds to the burden of choice available to you. Let’s see what the U9 gets right and where it still needs work, against rivals like Ranger, Hilux and Triton.
Foton Tunland review and buyer's guide
An affordable, capable, frugal dual-cab in Australia’s crowded ute market makes a lot of sense for many reasons. Before considering the Foton Tunland, let’s see if it’s a legitimate workhorse, or just a cheap immitation.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 review and buyer’s guide
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has bold styling, it’s fast and the cabin is luxurious. Let’s see if how compares with the rest of the electric SUVs, and whether it justifies an $80K price tag.
Toyota Hiace review and buyer's guide
The Toyota Hiace is generally the first thought when your business needs a new van, or even a fleet of them. But does it still compete on value against rivals from Hyundai, Ford and Renault?
Kia Carnival review and buyer’s guide
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.
Isuzu D-Max review and buyer’s guide
The D-Max promises reliability and grunt for towing, touring and off-road adventures. But here are the definitive, balanced reasons an Isuzu D-Max is a paradoxically good idea and also a potentially regrettable one…
Mazda BT-50 review and buyer's guide
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.
Hyundai Inster review and buyer's guide
If you’re considering an electric vehicle, start with solving one of the critical problems all conventional EVs have: too much. Where most EVs are too big, too heavy and too expensive, Hyundai Inster solves all these problems. Here’s what you need to know…
Toyota Kluger review and buyer’s guide
Toyota is an Aussie religion that says you’ll (probably) buy a Kluger when shopping for a big three-row family SUV. But is devout popularity and resale value an objective reason to make this choice? Let’s find out…
Mitsubishi SUV updates are coming: Act now, grab a bargain
There are multiple updates coming to Mitsubishi Australia’s SUVs in 2025 and 2026, which means waiting for the latest versions of ASX, Eclipse Cross or Pajero Sport, or snapping up a bargain on outgoing models. Here’s what you need to know…
MG3 review and buyer's guide
The MG3 is one of the cheapest new cars money can buy. It’s economical, affordable, popular and pretty reliable, but there is a deep-seated problem with such good value to be had at this low a price.
Mazda6 review and buyer’s guide
The Mazda6 is a smart, affordable family sedan and wagon with lots of modern features, elegant styling and practicalities that rival any medium or small SUV. Unfortunately it hasn’t sold as well as it should thanks to the popularity of SUVs among most families. Get one before stock runs out…
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…
MG4 review and buyer's guide
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!