Has Nissan been copying Toyota’s homework? Possibly, although it has arrived at a different answer to the question of hybrid power. Recognising the RAV4 Hybrid is one of Australia’s best-selling cars, Nissan recently wedged its tricky “e-Power” motor into the popular X-Trail. Initially the tech was only available on theContinue Reading
Honda sales have been on the slide in recent years, but a comprehensive product upgrade has seen a return to form for the brand. The revival has come with a steep rise in prices, though. We see if the mid-sized ZR-V represents value for money. VALUE The ZR-V slots betweenContinue Reading
Mercedes-Benz new EQE electric SUV is aimed at the brand’s heartland. The five-seater family wagon costs roughly the same as its GLE petrol equivalent but comes loaded with more tech and features, including the first automotive application of Dolby Atmos surround sound. The newcomer is based on the same electricContinue Reading
Today’s Nissan line-up is barely recognisable from the first half of last year. New Pathfinder, X-Trail and Qashqai SUVs should help to turn around a steep sales decline. Here’s a look at the big brother of the trio. VALUE The Nissan Pathfinder is a family SUV similar in size toContinue Reading
Toyota’s Corolla Cross expands the brand’s already comprehensive range of softroaders, slotting in neatly between the larger and more expensive RAV4 and the pint-sized Yaris Cross. VALUE Recent price rises have diluted the value-for-money equation for the Corolla Cross, which is more expensive than a RAV4 was a few yearsContinue 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
The 300 Series LandCruiser was one of the most anticipated arrivals in recent memory. New LandCruisers are rare beasts and this one had a very big change under the bonnet: the revered V8 gave way to a turbo V6. The change doesn’t seem to have dented the ‘Cruiser’s popularity, butContinue Reading
Kia’s popular Seltos has had a midlife tweak. A fresh new look is complemented by improvements in comfort, technology and equipment, boosting its appeal in the compact SUV segment. But the updates come with price rises of between about five and seven per cent. The entry-level S is now $31,690Continue Reading
