Suzuki Grand Vitara Review & Road Test

Is this Vitara as grand as it claims to be?

Model Tested:

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara V6 Prestige; 3.2-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; wagon – $40,490*

Off-road credentials; sonorous V6; feature list
Rear leg room; dated styling
CarAdvice Rating:
Grand Vitara…it’s a big claim, especially for an SUV which lives in a segment littered with models from various [...]

Hyundai Santa Fe Long Term Update

We’ve just been racking up the kilometres on our long term tester, the Santa Fe Elite CRDi. We’ve passed the 8500km mark, and with no real dramas, there’s not a lot to report.

To be honest, we’d rather it that way, as it means trouble free motoring for any who buys a Santa Fe. The engine [...]

Lexus RX450h Review & Road Test

2009 Lexus RX450h Review & Road Test

Is the existence of the hybrid SUV motoring’s greatest oxymoron?

Model Tested:

2009 Lexus RX450h; 3.5-litre V6 hybrid; six-speed variable automatic; wagon – $107,900*

Options:

Full-size spare wheel $1000 (Fitted)

Open road performance; equipment level; passenger comfort
Initial take-off lag; some wind noise; body roll; fuel economy

CarAdvice Rating:
By Matt Brogan
As the only [...]

Hyundai Santa Fe – Long Term Update

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe – Long Term Review: Update
The last time we left you with a cliff hanger. Was there really an issue with the Santa Fe’s suspension? Would the car fare well off road? Would I definitely put on more weight if I tried to eat any more cheeseburgers?

Fear not dear friends, we have [...]

2009 Mazda CX-7 Review & Road Test

2009 Mazda CX-7 Review and Road Test

“An SUV which really lives up to its name”

Model Tested:

2009 Mazda CX-7 Luxury with reverse camera – six-speed automatic – $46,990 RRP

Options:

None fitted.

Great handling; styling; features; reverse camera.
Fuel consumption; rear leg room.
CarAdvice Rating: (4.25)
- by Paul Maric
Almost always a car company will display a concept vehicle [...]