Fiat’s 500 hatchback has developed a cult following over the years, but the Italian maker is testing buyer loyalty with an electric version that comes with a big price tag. Here are five things you need to know about the Fiat 500e. STYLING IS A STRONG POINT This little bambinoContinue Reading
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
The Volkswagen Amarok has been at the pointy end of the four-wheel-drive ute market for more than a decade. A new model was well overdue, though, as the previous version lagged the latest rivals for safety and technology. Here are five things you should know about the new Amarok. Don’tContinue Reading
Up until recently, if you were looking for a hybrid family SUV, Toyota was your only option. But that has changed this year as key rivals have embraced petrol-electric technology. We test its seven-seat Kluger SUVs to find out if it’s still the right choice for a family seeking frugalContinue 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
Buyers shopping for a small SUV are spoiled for choice, so when a new model arrives it has to be good to make an impact. Nissan’s latest offering has all the goodies, but they come at a cost. VALUE The Qashqai range starts at about $37,300 for the ST andContinue Reading
Toyota’s Tarago used to be the go-to vehicle for large families but there’s been a dramatic changing of the guard. Kia’s Carnival now dominates the people-mover market, thanks to a mix of value, practicality and style. VALUE The Carnival range starts at $51,690 drive-away for the V6 petrol version. DieselContinue Reading