Affordable seven-seat SUVs are getting harder to come by after Mazda dumped its CX-9 and CX-8 but Toyota’s Kluger is one of the more appealing options. Here’s everything you need to know about the Toyota Kluger. VALUE Toyota’s Kluger range kicks off at about $56,500 drive-away for the two-wheel driveContinue 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
There is a tough new 4WD ready to tackle Australia’s rugged terrain. The Mahindra Scorpio has arrived Down Under priced from an enticing $41,990 drive-away. It’s pitched against some segment heavy weights such as the Ford Everest, Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Isuzu MU-X. It’s substantially cheaper than mainstreamContinue Reading
Mazda is moving up in the world. The Japanese brand has revealed local details of its new CX-90 large SUV before it arrives in August this year and its unlike anything the brand has built before. Mazda says the new CX-90 is its largest and most luxurious SUV to dateContinue 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
Australia’s ute wars are heating up. Volkswagen is the latest maker to beef up its arsenal in an attempt to grab a bigger piece of the popular and profitable dual-cab ute market. The new Amarok is due to arrive in Australia shortly and has been co-developed with the Australian designedContinue Reading
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion rented a Nissan GT-R during a trip to Japan, and filmed a video of his joyride behind the wheel of the iconic machine. The video shows Hamilton drifting the modern classic, doing doughnuts and driving at high speeds on camera, set to the danceContinue Reading
If you are on the hunt for a big rugged seven-seat SUV on a budget than Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport might be the answer. Here are five things you need to know about the Pajero Sport GLS. THE PRICE IS RIGHT The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS we tested is priced atContinue Reading