There’s something very American under the bonnet of Jeep’s new five-seat Grand Cherokee. It’s a V6 petrol engine and it’s the only option Australian buyers will have until a plug-in hybrid version of the car arrives later this year. While petrol V6s are a popular option in the States, they’reContinue Reading
Ford has whipped the covers off its new Ranger Wildtrak X. The new tough guy ute will sit just below the hardcore Ranger Raptor performance dual-cab and above the popular Wildtrak variant. The special edition is due to go on sale later this year priced from about $82,500 drive-away, whichContinue Reading
Premium SUVs are out of the reach of most, but if you are willing to forgo a few luxury items this German family-hauler could be for you. Here is everything you need to know about the base Audi Q5. VALUE The new Audi Q5 35 TDI is priced from aboutContinue Reading
Lexus is shaking off its conservative image with the new RX. The big SUV is more visually appealing than before, and dials up the driving experience too. Buyers can choose between four model levels, with a choice of hybrid or petrol-only power. For the first time, Lexus has added aContinue Reading
Buyers looking for a mid-size SUV are spoilt for choice, with at least half a dozen top-notch options from the country’s most popular brands. Volkswagen’s Tiguan has always been near the front of the pack but is it still the case? VALUE The Tiguan range kicks off from about $47,200Continue Reading
This could be the Goldilocks solution for Australian families looking for a green car. While motorists are adopting electric cars in growing numbers, plenty of people are put off by their lack of range and charging requirements. Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid Outlander PHEV addresses that, but is it the best ofContinue Reading
Australian four-wheel-drivers can now switch to hybrid power, thanks to a tough new offroader from China. Toyota is the king of hybrids but it has long resisted adding petrol-electric power to its range of four-wheel drives. But Chinese brand Great Wall Motors (GWM) has done it, taking advantage of theContinue Reading
Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda has slowly built up a loyal following in Australia. Buyers have been drawn to its thoughtful cabin designs, impressive driving manners and value for money, although stock shortages have hurt the brand this year. VALUE There are only two variants in the Karoq range, the $42,990 drive-awayContinue Reading