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SUV Comparison: Video Reviews

The Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan are among the newest, best and most popular compact SUV models on sale in Australia.

Mini Paceman Review

The new Mini Paceman is further proof there’s no end to the number of niche segments carmakers will exploit to increase market share. It now seems Mini is capable of coming up with a design to fill almost any gap no matter how small the...

2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 Review

It may have been largely forgotten in the hype of its more glamorous sister, the Range Rover Evoque, but the success of the updated Land Rover Freelander 2 remains crucial to the iconic British brand in the lead-up to the launch of a...

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

It was easy to have a soft spot for the outgoing Mitsubishi Outlander. That’s because the previous model was, well, nicely soft, not needlessly sporty, and very roomy, with a clever split-fold tailgate the perfect perch for wrenching on ski...

2013 BMW X1 Review

The launch of an updated BMW X1 range is a more significant event that you might realise given the historic success of BMW’s X-models in Australia. In the last ten years BMW has sold 15,000 X-models in Australia, the bulk of those being X5s...

Holden Captiva 7 Review

When the Holden Captiva 7 SUV was last upgraded in March 2011 with the Series II update, it was given a fresher look, a new engine and a few more toys. The seven-seat Captiva 7 range now spans six models, from the entry-level SX 2WD petrol...

2012 Hyundai ix35 Review

The Hyundai ix35 is the South Korean manufacturer's play in the smaller end of the hugely popular SUV market. It was launched in 2010 as part of its assault on the Australian car market, and replaced the little-loved Tucson.

Nissan Extrem concept previews dramatic compact crossover

The recognition of Brazil as an automotive hotspot is reflected in the all-new Nissan Extrem concept, which will make its global debut at tomorrow's Sao Paulo Motor Show. The Nissan Extrem was designed especially for Brazil by Nissan Design...

Land Rover looking at multiple new model opportunities

Land Rover is looking at multiple new model opportunities that will stretch the brand by increasing the design parameters of each and every model in their current line-up. Land Rover design director Gerry McGovern gave the example of the 2013...

Jaguar, Land Rover, Honda win Australian Design Awards

The Jaguar XFR, Range Rover Evoque and Honda CR-Z have taken out prizes at the 2012 Australian International Design Awards held in Sydney last Friday night. The Awards night was hosted by SBS news anchor Lee Lin Chin, with guest speakers...

Audi Q3 Review

As Audi's most recent addition to its extensive, 24-model line-up, the Audi Q3 is also its smallest and least expensive SUV to date. The Q3 is angled to take substantial market share from its main competitor, the BMW X1 - although it must also...

Peugeot 4008 Review

The European styled but Japanese engineered Peugeot 4008 marks the start of a new attack by the French manufacturer as it seeks to expand its marketshare in Australia. From the outside it’s unfathomable to think the Peugeot 4008 has anything to...

Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept revealed

Peugeot has chosen the Beijing Motor Show to reveal its newest creation, the Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept. Created collaboratively by Style Peugeot in Paris, Shanghai and Sao Paolo, the Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept is the French car...

Peugeot 4008 Review

The worldwide launch of the Peugeot 4008 SUV in Portugal this week is something of a breakthrough for the French car maker – finally giving it a strong contender in the all-important compact SUV segment.