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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro review and buyer’s guide

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro might be a mouthful to say, but it’s a large family SUV offering remarkable value, with 7 seats and good fuel economy claims. Let’s see if it’s too good to be true.

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Toyota Yaris Cross review and buyer's guide

The smallest SUV in Toyota’s line-up offers good value, affordability and compactness. So let’s see if it’s worth your time and money in the context of its nearest competitors.

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Mazda CX-60 review and buyer’s guide

The CX-60 combines performance, batteries and SUV-luxury to beat Lexus, Mercedes and BMW while Mazda refuses to go fully electric in favour of big inline six-cylinder engines. If your family needs lots of legroom, a big boot, and grunt, the CX-60 needs to go on your shortlist.

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Toyota Corolla Cross review and buyer's guide

Toyota has raised the Corolla and called it a small SUV, one that offers reliability, practicality and even performance atop the range. Let’s see if there are any redeeming features that can justify the $50K price?

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HOW TO BUY A KIA TASMAN — CHEAP

Getting a bargain on the Kia Tasman dual-cab ute wasn’t meant to be so easy. Here’s what Kia dealers don’t want you to know about buying a Tasman in 2026…

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MG ZS review and buyer’s guide

The MG ZS is a small SUV that offers such strong value to most buyers that it should be on your shortlist be default, even when shopping for a used car. But given that no car is perfect, the price could easily distract from its drawbacks.

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Haval Jolion review and buyer's guide

The GWM Haval Jolion has quickly become a very popular SUV in Australia thanks to its compelling value, the generous equipment levels and modern styling. What’s missing from making it a truly great family vehicle to drive, lies under the skin.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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…

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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…

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