New Car Reviews

Honda CR-V DTi-L new car review

CAMERON MCGAVIN 3:00am Japanese brand's functional and practical SUV is let down by its less than inspiring diesel engine.

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Audi S3 Cabriolet first drive review

Audi S3 Cabriolet

Jonathan Hawley German brand's go-fast drop-top isn't ideal for the snow, but makes sense for Aussie sun lovers.

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Kia Soul new car review

Kia soul

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN There's now more substance to the Kia Soul beyond its funky alternative looks.

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Range Rover Sport SDV6 SE new car review

Range Rover Sport

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON Range Rover's sportiest model can tackle the twists and turns as well as the rough stuff.

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Kia Pro_cee'd GT first drive review

Kia Pro_cee'd GT

STEPHEN OTTLEY Korean brand enters the hot hatch segment with a stylish and swift rival for the Golf GTI.

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Skoda Octavia RS TDI wagon first drive review

Skoda Octavia RS

DAVID MCCOWEN Sporty diesel wagon blends performance and practicality.

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BMW 4-Series Convertible first drive review

BMW 435i

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's new drop-top cruiser blends luxury and performance, especially in the petrol variants.

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BMW X5 25d first drive review

BMW X5

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's oversized soft roader doesn't lack for much.

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Kia Soul quick spin review

Kia Soul

ANDREW MACLEAN Kia has made a smart small car with more substance behind its funky interior than its predecessor.

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Infiniti Q50 S Premium Hybrid new car review

Infiniti Q50 S Premium Hybrid

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON High-tech hybrid is the most convincing car yet from Nissan's luxury arm.

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BMW X5 M50d new car review

BMW X5 M50d

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN Price aside, the German brand's updated triple-turbo diesel makes for a compellingly rapid, yet economical, SUV.

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Audi S3 Sportback new car review

Audi S3 Sportback

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's new fun-filled pocket rocket hides behind its understated facade.

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Kia Rondo SLi new car review

Kia Rondo

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON It may not be ideal for large families but this new compact people mover has a lot going for it.

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Volvo S60 Polestar first drive review

Volvo S60 Polestar

STEPHEN OTTLEY Swedish performance brand tweaks its Aussie-only sports sedan.

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Nissan Altima TI-S new car review

Nissan Altima

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN Japanese sedan is big on space but can't trade too much on its V8 Supercar presence.

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Porsche Panamera GTS review

Porsche Panamera GTS

ANDREW MACLEAN Drive puts Porsche's hardcore four-door through its paces.

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Maserati Quattroporte GTS new car review

Maserati Quattroporte GTS

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON This Italian four-door combines luxury and performance with style.

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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso first drive review

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

STEPHEN OTTLEY New people-mover previews a new generation of Citroens and Peugeots.

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BMW 2-Series Coupe first drive review

BMW 2-Series

ANDREW MACLEAN It may be small but the new two-door packs a big punch and lots of luxury.

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Proton Exora new car review

Proton Exora

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON A few too many corners have been cut.

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Renault Clio RS Cup Trophy new car review

Clio RS

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN French brand's hard-core baby hot hatch is more mature but not as engaging as its predecessor.

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Jeep Wrangler Dragon Edition quick spin

Jeep Wrangler Dragon.

DAVID MCCOWEN Tattooed off-roader is an intriguing east-meets-west exercise from American icon.

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Porsche Macan first drive review

Porsche Macan

Jonathan Hawley Potent in Turbo form, Porsche’s new compact SUV boasts plenty of talent.

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Volvo XC60 D5 Luxury new car review

volvo

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN The latest update keeps the Swedish SUV sharp in a competitive class.

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Nissan Pathfinder Ti new car review

Pathfinder

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON All-new model puts focus on family.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA first drive review

GLA250

ANDREW MACLEAN Benz’ baby bush basher is more of a classy little city dweller.

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Honda Odyssey first drive review

Honda Odyssey

SAM HALL Fifth-generation people mover builds on Honda’s successful blueprint, but there are some unwanted new traits.

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BMW 435i quick spin review

BMW 435i

ANDREW MACLEAN Stylish coupe offers sweet blend of comfort and performance.

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Hyundai Elantra Elite new car review

elantra

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN Korean brand's local tuning is the highlight of facelifted compact sedan.

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Isuzu MU-X LS-T new car review

MU-X

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON Off-road is where this SUV shines, but it struggles around town.

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Ford EcoSport Titanium new car review

Ecosport

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN The blue oval makes a foray into the micro-SUV market with a solid offering.

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Nissan Altima ST new car review

Altima

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON It's bland but brings space and value to the family sedan table.

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BMW X5 xDrive 30d new car review

X5

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON Bar the bumps, the German brand's SUV is an impressive offering.

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Nissan Juke quick spin review

Nissan Juke

STEPHEN OTTLEY Japanese brand's quirky Gen Y-targeted city SUV is a polarising package.

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Audi A3 sedan first drive review

Audi A3 sedan

Peter McKay German brand adds a boot to its popular small hatch.

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Mazda6 Atenza diesel long-term review

Mazda6

MATT CAMPBELL The range-topping sedan from the Japanese brand lives up to expectations.

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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 quick spin review

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 507 Edition

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's limited edition variant of its ballistic C63 AMG packs and even bigger punch.

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Toyota Prado Kakadu Diesel new car review

Prado

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON The ever-popular Prado has been given a facelift.

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Holden Barina RS new car review

Holden Barina RS

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN Turbocharged Barina isn't up to the same level as its hot hatch rivals, with the exception of price.

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Porsche 911 GT3 Cup first drive review

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

ANDREW MACLEAN We climb to the pinnacle of Porsche’s 911 range and test its new 2014 Carrera Cup racer.

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Fiat Panda Lounge new car review

Fiat Panda Lounge

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON It may be a strange name, but the Italian brand's new city car offers something different.

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Volvo S60 T6 R-Design quick spin

Volvo S60 R-Design.

DAVID MCCOWEN Swedish brand's facelifted flagship S60 sedan is a worthy alternative to the German triumvirate.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI new car review

VW Golf GTI

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON The seventh-generation Golf GTI still sets the benchmark for hot hatches.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG quick spin review

Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

STEPHEN OTTLEY Big thrills from the little Mercedes-Benz that takes AMG in new direction.

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Ford Fiesta ST new car review

Ford Fiesta ST

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN Feisty little hot hatch re-sets the formula for affordable fun.

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Chevrolet SS first drive review

Chevrolet SS

ANDREW MACLEAN Australia’s struggling Commodore makes for an impressive American performance sedan.

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Jaguar F-Type V8 S new car review

Jaguar F-Type

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON The supercharged F-Type is a fitting tribute to Jaguar's history.

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Tata Xenon quick spin

Tata Xenon

DAVID MCCOWEN It may have a big name in India but Tata has a lot of work to do to win over Aussie ute buyers.

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Audi RS5 Cabriolet new car review

Audi RS5 Cabriolet

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's performance drop-top is a great cruiser, but lacks the driving experience of its coupe brother.

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Fiat 500L first drive review

Fiat 500L

ANDREW MACLEAN Italian brand’s five-seater trades on the retro city car but offers a better drive and more space.

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Tata Xenon 4x4 new car review

Tata Xenon 4x4.

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON An Indian brand is the latest to arrive in Australia, and its Xenon ute has some ground to make up.

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BMW 428i new car review

BMW 428i

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN German brand's new coupe blends performance and driving quality to put itself ahead of the pack.

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Citroen DS3 D-Sport Cabriolet Quick Spin

Citroen DS3 Cabrio

ANDREW MACLEAN French brand's funky hatch now comes in a drop-top variant.

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Suzuki S-Cross: First drive review

Suzuki S-Cross

DAVID MCCOWEN Genre-bending hatch offers adequate performance and value.

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Peugeot 2008 new car review

Peugeot 2008

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON Peugeot’s compact crossover blurs lines like few other cars.

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Jaguar F-Type V6 quick spin

Jaguar F-Type

STEPHEN OTTLEY It's taken a long time but Jaguar's new two-seat sports car has been worth the wait.

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Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG new car review

A45 AMG

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN German hot rod division's first four-cylinder raises the bar for hot hatches.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: First drive review

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

DAVID MCCOWEN Rechargeable hybrid SUV builds on lessons learned in electric cars.

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BMW 520i new car review

BMW 520i

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON The cost's up for the 'basic' 5, but so's the fit-out and the value.

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