Australian buyers are ditching hatchbacks and turning to small SUVs in record numbers. Volkswagen is cashing in on the trend with the T-Cross, a high-riding version of the Polo. VALUE The T-Cross is the cheapest SUV in Volkswagen’s local line-up. There are two variants to choose from: the Life, whichContinue Reading

The Toyota RAV4 hybrid is one of the most in demand vehicles in Australia with wait times stretching out to 18 months. We find out what all the fuss is about. VALUE The RAV4 range kicks off with the front-drive GX model at roughly $44,000 drive-away. The GXL model costsContinue Reading

Land Rover’s Defender 4WD remained virtually unchanged for about 70 years, but the all-new version has taken an almighty leap into the 21st century. Here are five things you need to know about it. It looks the part Check out those proportions. This stocky Defender has massive wheels that lookContinue Reading

Toyota is cashing in on our love of small SUVs by sticking a familiar Corolla badge on this new higher-riding Cross version. We family test the entry-level Hybrid. FIRST IMPRESSIONS JULES: Another new Toyota model? I’m getting confused. IAIN: Our nation’s best-selling brand now offers eight different SUVs but thisContinue Reading

The newest brand from the giant Volkswagen Group is making waves in Australia and this is one of its latest arrivals. Here are five things you need to know about the Cupra Leon VZX. You might not have heard of it Cupra arrived in Australia last year as Volkswagen’s SpanishContinue Reading