At a time when the world is embracing low-emission vehicles, Mazda has taken a leap of faith by introducing a big seven-seater with powerful six-cylinder turbo engines. VALUE The CX-90 range starts at roughly $80,000 drive-away and climbs all the way to about $102,000 for the Azami turbo petrol variantContinue Reading
It’s fast, super efficient and corners beautifully. Throw in classic good looks and generous standard equipment and the appeal of Audi’s new plug-in hybrid Q5 looks obvious. But has Audi read the room? Or, more importantly, the Australian car buying market? Plug-in hybrids (or PHEVs) use a combustion engine –Continue Reading
Honda’s new model revolution is almost complete. The Japanese brand has revealed the new CR-V mid-size SUV, which is due to arrive later this year. Honda has refreshed its entire range in the past few years and the updated CR-V will join the new ZR-V, HR-V, Civic and Accord inContinue Reading
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the team behind the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen will be blushing. There’s more than a hint of Geländewagen to the GWM Tank 300, a military-chic four-wheel-drive that combines butch looks with off-road prowess for little more than one tenth of the Mercedes’ price. CostContinue Reading
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
The compact SUV market is one of the most cutthroat in the business and now another sporty flavoured European brand has entered the fray. Here is everything you need to know about the Cupra Formentor. VALUE Formentor prices start at $54,990 drive-away for the base V variant tested here andContinue Reading
For the SUV rejector there remains a feast of quality sedans on offer, including the truly distinctive Hyundai Sonata N-Line at $56,800 drive-away. Here are five things you need to know. It’s striking, but is it pretty? The Sonata N-Line’s bringing sedan sexy back. It’s low, wide and awash withContinue Reading