The Suzuki Swift is a stalwart in Australia’s light car segment. It seems like everyone has had one in their family, or at least had a friend or colleague that’s
Chery’s first new-generation model in Australia quickly became its first all-electric vehicle in Australia too. The Chery E5 (formerly called the Omoda E5) is the all-electric version of Chery’s distinctively
PROS ›› STI tuned bits, great driving dynamics, refined cabin CONS ›› Not hardcore enough for some, too pricey, boring engine note There was a time when a WRX badge
The Volvo XC90 is here to stay, after we thought it was done and dusted amid the all-electric push from the Swedish brand at the tail-end of this decade. This
Remember when people used to scoff at the idea of a Porsche SUV? Well since its debut way back in 2002, the Porsche Cayenne has become quite the hot commodity.
How do you grab attention for a new small electric vehicle (EV) in a sea of similar cars hitting the market from Asian manufacturers? Easy: you slap it with a
Good news! Top Gear × Dacia Duster references are now easier to make than ever – don’t forget Renault though. That’s right: the Renault Duster is finally on sale in
Settling in behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Valhalla feels a bit like you’re getting ready to race a Le Mans hypercar. You sit inboard, nestled up against a
The Kia EV5 has been something of a breakout success story for the Korean automaker Down Under, quickly becoming the brand’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) locally as well as one
The first Omoda-branded model offered in Australia, the Omoda 9, is a mid-to-large five-seat ‘premium’ SUV whose headline acts are a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain that outputs a big 395kW
PROS ›› Loaded with features, spacious interior, affordable pricing CONS ›› Gutless non-turbo engine, confused AMT gearbox, cheap-looking design elements Nissan’s troubles are well documented, as is the company’s somewhat
PROS ›› Thrilling performance, tech-filled cabin, quick DC chargingCONS ›› Expensive, inefficient, no active lane centering Audi models with the S badge sure as special. Sure, they aren’t as quick
The Lexus NX450h+ was the Japanese luxury brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to arrive in Australia when it was launched here in 2022, and there’s been plenty of activity
The best-selling mid-size van in Australia needs no introduction – it’s a staple in the segment, and it wears an all-too-familiar badge. Note: This is an updated version of a
What do you get when you send a Volkswagen Tiguan on exchange to Barcelona? Well, probably the Cupra Terramar. The performance-leaning Spanish subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group is making strides
First, Hyundai went small with the teeny weeny Inster. Now, they’ve gone big… like really big. The Ioniq 9 is the most expensive vehicle Hyundai has ever sold in Australia,
In case you haven’t noticed, Cadillac now sells cars in Australia. General Motors’ luxury brand has made a low-key entrance Down Under, where it’s opened just one ‘experience centre’ (another
The Toyota Yaris Cross was launched in Australia way back in August 2020, and in 2024 it received an overdue upgrade to its interior technology. Note: This is a revised version
PROS ›› Sharp looks, comfortable front seats, good towing capacity CONS ›› Middling driving dynamics, limited third row space, missing luxury features What makes a car worth considering? With so
The MG IM5 may have an MG Motor badge on its tailgate, but this is no ordinary MG. Parent company SAIC Motor established IM Motors in 2020, in a joint

