2021 Hyundai Palisade review
People movers hardly move the needle when it comes to desire and cars like the Kia Carnival and Hyundai iMax are certainly proof of that. Yet they sell, so there’s is undoubtedly a market for big families that need an urban bus… but what about curb appeal? Enter the rather
Hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe confirmed for Australia
Hyundai will offer a hybrid rival to the Toyota Kluger in local showrooms next year. Hyundai has confirmed the timing for its large hybrid Santa Fe, scheduled to arrive in showrooms in late 2021. During media presentations yesterday for both its heavily updated Santa Fe and all-new Palisade seven-seat SUV,
New 2021 Nissan Qashqai interior previewed
New Nissan Qashqai moves upmarket with exclusive features and tech for the segment. Nissan has revealed what’s inside the new third0generation Qashqai, the Japanese manufacturer showing us images and detailing the cabin for the upcoming crossover SUV. Bringing a more practical interior design with better packaging and new technology, the
2020 Porsche Macan Video Review
At look at Porsche’s updated Macan GTS and what it offers. Today we’re looking at the 2020 Porsche Macan GTS. It’s a great sports SUV, minus a few impracticalities you find in a larger SUV and some slightly older design carry overs inside. We also forgot to mention in this
Should the Toyota Rav4 go rugged?
Toyota Japan has revealed a toughened-up Rav4 Hybrid, but is it worth upgrading on Australia’s favourite SUV? What does it take to make the Rav4 an adventurous off-roader? Apparently 10mm higher suspension, some black alloys and all-terrain tyres. That’s the essence of the new Rav4 Adventure Off-Road model unveiled by
New Hyundai Tucson goes tow testing
Hyundai will unveil its new fourth-gen Tucson in one week, already touting its capabilities. Hyundai has shown off a camo-clad version of its new Tucson testing in Europe with a trailer in tow. The new generation model will be fully revealed soon and land in Australia in 2021. The design
Subaru confirms Liberty axed in Australia
Subaru will not make the new generation Liberty available to Australia. The iconic nameplate which has a local fan following throughout its 31 years on sale in Australia has been discontinued. Not that we can really blame Subaru Australia for this one, because it is new car buyers with SUV
Chinese Haval building a Defender/Bronco rival
Retro-inspired mini off-roaders are becoming the rage, and this is the first next-gen model we’ve seen to come from China. Chinese carmaker Haval will replace its mid-size H5 SUV in a completely redesigned package. Bringing a boxy, squared-off look and some off-road parts, it appears Haval wants a rival to
Hyundai Venue (2019) Review
Alex Rae’s Hyundai Venue Review 2019 With Price, Specs, Performance, Ride And Handling, Interior, Ownership, Verdict And Score.
SUV sales pip passenger car sales in May
Australian new car sales are continuing apace and, in May, sales of SUVs overtook passenger car sales…
The evolution of a car enthusiast
Modified street cars to offroad 4WDs – how did I end up here or, the evolution of a car enthusiast.
2018 Honda Odyssey teased…
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has been teased ahead of its global debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January.
Reader Help: Replacing tyres on all-wheel drive cars…
A reader has asked about the need to replace all tyres on an all-wheel drive car when just one gets a puncture. Myth-busting time.
Dear Crikey, SUVs are not dangerous and nor are they killing people…
An article recently published on Crikey about the dangers of SUVs demands a rebuttal. Here is that rebuttal.
Head to Head: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Vs Subaru XV
The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is a little bigger than the Subari XV, but the XV’s cheaper and great to drive. So, which one’s best? AUSTRALIA HAS GONE SUV mad in the last few years with this segment proving to be, and consistently too, the fastest growing new car segment. And now