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Ash Leung
Family Reviewer

Ash Leung joined the CarsGuide team in early 2022 as a Family Review. She reviews the latest family cars in written and video formats.

Volkswagen Touareg 2023 review: 170TDI
By Ash Leung · 05 Jan 2023
The Volkswagen Touareg is in the large SUV family, and its size does not disappoint. But, does the beefy price tag of this five seater match up to its grandeur? Keep reading to find out.
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Polestar 2 2023 review: Long range Single motor
By Ash Leung · 03 Dec 2022
Polestar is starting to make a name for itself in Australia, the EV-only brand underpinned by cool design and Volvo-sourced tech. But, does the Polestar 2 hatch have what it takes to meet the needs of a family (however small)?
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Ford Everest 2023 review: Trend Bi-Turbo 4WD
By Ash Leung · 12 Nov 2022
Feels like the new-generation Ford Ranger ute has picked up all the headlines, but its five-seat Everest SUV sibling is making a big impact with family buyers. We spent a week with the Trend Bi-Turbo to see how it measures up.
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Subaru WRX 2023 review: Sportswagon
By Ash Leung · 11 Oct 2022
My everyday family car is a VW Golf R Wagon with a roof box, and in this review, I've got something very close to it. The new Subaru WRX tS Sportswagon, also with a roof box.
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Kia Carnival 2022 review: Si diesel
By Ash Leung · 02 May 2022
You need a people mover but don't want a clunky looking van. Kia's eight-seat Carnival has been cleverly styled to look more like a cool SUV than a hard-working load-lugger. But is this diesel version the right option for your family?
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Kia Sorento 2022 review: GT-Line
By Ash Leung · 18 Apr 2022
Aussie families love an SUV, and competition in the full-size segment is fierce. The Kia Sorento has hit the ground running since its local launch in mid-2021. Does the sports/luxury themed GT-Line model have what it takes to make it onto your shopping list?
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Nissan X-Trail 2022 review: ST+ 2WD
By Ash Leung · 04 Apr 2022
It's been an Aussie family favourite for many years, but the competition in this red hot part of the new car market is more intense than ever. Does Nissan's X-Trail still have what it takes for Aussie families?
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Ford Escape 2022 review: Vignale FWD
By Ash Leung · 21 Mar 2022
The mid-size SUV segment is one of the most hotly contested in the Australian new car market. Mazda's CX-5 dominates, with others like the Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 also hugely popular. Currently, Ford's Escape can't match the big guns in terms of sale volume, but does the Vignale flagship have any family-focused tricks up its sleeve?
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