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Subaru Outback review: The SUV wagon for adventurous Aussie families
If your family spends holidays and weekends camping, touring and getting away, or you just live in rural Australia, the new Subaru Outback should be high on your new car shortlist. Here’s why…
Kia Cerato review and buying guide
This value-packed small car offers serious advantages over an SUV, including more than just the price. If you want a family car with a big boot, small sticker price and you’re even happy with decent performance, click here…
Mitsubishi Outlander and plug-in hybrid Review: Why the base model might be the best…
Outlander offers the simplicity of a reduced powertrain choice, seven seats and is affordable enough for most families. But does it still have the kid-centric chops to be worthy of your shortlist? Or has Outlander lost its way?
Also, should you consider the hybrid?
Kia Sportage review and buying guide
Need a mid-size SUV with punch, attitude and a big boot? The Kia Sportage offers excellent value, but there’s a specific problem you’ll want to avoid…
Hyundai Staria review and buying guide
If you have a massive family, be it in size or sheer numbers, the Hyundai Staria offers multi-tool levels of practicality and headroom to burn. Look out, teenagers, Mum’s got a new weapon in the fight against boring daily mass transport…
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross review and buying guide
If your small family needs room for five and good boot space, a mid-size SUV big on value will tick most boxes. But not all…
Hyundai Santa Fe review and buying guide
If seven seats and luxury are your top priorities when buying a large SUV, but you don’t have a six-figure budget, the new Santa Fe should be near the top of your list. Here’s why…
Mazda CX-8 review and buying guide
If you need a seven-seat SUV with a swish interior and a stealthy streak of practicality, the Mazda CX-8 flies under the radar. Here’s why it’s worth a closer look…
Subaru Forester Sport Review: Finally, a mid-size SUV with fight
If you’re shopping for a mid-size all-wheel drive SUV which can take the kids and not bore you to tears, Subaru Forester now has red bits…
Kia Seltos review and buying guide: Get the good one
If you’re a small family and need an SUV to match, the Kia Seltos will tick almost every box. It depends on how you drive.
Hyundai i30 N-Line Review: Which suits you, sedan or hatch?
Shopping for a small car means inherent compromise over an SUV, which could be a net benefit if you like driving. But between hatch and sedan there are nuances you should know of…
Mazda CX-9 review and buying guide:
If you’re shopping for a big seven-seat SUV with all the mod cons, you can have it all in the Mazda CX-9. Budget permitting…
Kia Sorento review and buying guide: This seven seat SUV has game
The new Kia Sorento seven-seat SUV is finally here. If you're considering a Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9, Hyundai Santa Fe or even a LandCruiser Prado, test drive this first.
Nissan Patrol Review: ‘Want’ vs ‘Need’ in a seven-seat 4X4 wagon
There’s no particularly sensible reason for wanting a Nissan Patrol. But there is method in the madness: It’s better than a LandCruiser in many ways…
Hyundai Palisade Review and buying guide
Whether your family is exceptionally tall, large in stature or simply out-number the neighbours, this full-size eight-seat SUV has your six…
Kia Carnival review and buying guide
If you’re about to give birth to twins or triplets, sure, an SUV might be okay, but if you’re already a parent, you need the only people mover worthy of your money…
Mazda 6 review and buying guide
Why would you buy an SUV when the Mazda 6 wagon is emphatically, objectively better? Here’s your in-depth analysis of the SUV-slaying family stealth fighter that is weapons-hot and ready to take on whatever challenge your unruly mob can throw at it - or in the back of it.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review and buying guide: First Action Hero Returns
There's plenty to appreciate about the new Toyota RAV4, especially if you're looking for an all-rounder, midsize five-seat SUV.
Mazda CX-5 review and buying guide
If you want the Mazda CX-5 to be as quiet, comfortable, and capable with school runs, as it is easy to look at, then you’re in luck. So, what’s the catch?