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Lexus LX 2023 review: 500d seven-seat - off-road test
By Marcus Craft · 03 May 2023
The Lexus LX500d is the base-spec variant in the Lexus LX range, however this seven-seater is anything but entry-level in what it offers. And it has a circa-$150,000 price tag to match its bulging features list.So, does this supremely refined, plush and feature-packed urban-friendly vehicle make sense as a family-moving daily driver? More importantly, is it an effective off-road tourer?
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Jeep Wrangler 2023 review: Rubicon Unlimited
By James Cleary · 01 May 2023
There are outdoorsy families, and then there are serious adventurers. The latter's 4WD SUV isn't just for towing the boat to the nearest ramp, it's a hardcore 4x4 capable of really getting out there. But what does that mean for day-to-day liveability? We spent a week in the suburbs with the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited to find out.
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Mazda CX-90 2023 review - prototype drive
By Tim Nicholson · 26 Apr 2023
Mazda is heading into premium territory with the CX-60 and now the CX-90 SUVs. The carmaker is throwing a lot at these models in the hope they will keep Mazda owners in the brand. But are people willing to pay up to $100,000 for a Mazda CX-90 when the CX-9 topped out at just over $70k?
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Mahindra Scorpio 2023 review - off-road test
By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Apr 2023
You may never have heard of them, but Mahindra is a giant in its home market of India, and now it wants to properly conquer Australia, too. Its first real salvo in a new model offensive is a six-seat, diesel-powered 4WD called the Scorpio.Is it a cut-price alternative to the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Ford Everest? Andrew Chesterton put it to the test, both on- and off-road, to find out.
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Lexus NX 2023 review: 350 AWD F Sport
By Emily Agar · 22 Apr 2023
In an age where families are becoming smaller and storage is at a premium, there's a market for SUVs that have just the right amount of space to warrant the SUV tag but don't compromise on power... enter the Lexus NX350 F Sport.
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Mazda CX-30 2023 review: G25 Astina
By Tom White · 17 Apr 2023
Mazda's CX-30 was impressive when it launched, but in a crowded small SUV space, is it still a stand-out?
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Nissan Qashqai 2023 review: ST-L long-term | Part 2
By Justin Hilliard · 17 Apr 2023
The 2023 Nissan Qashqai has a lot to offer on the design and practicality fronts. So, in this second long-term review instalment, we find out just how high its ST-L variant sets its standards.
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Toyota RAV4 2023 review: GXL 2WD Hybrid
By Emily Agar · 15 Apr 2023
The Toyota RAV4 has been upgraded to a hybrid powertrain, which is perfect for those wanting to go a little greener but don't want to have the range anxiety of owning a full EV. In a growing hybrid market, will Australia's most popular SUV hold its title?
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Toyota Yaris Cross 2023 review: GR Sport
By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Apr 2023
Since launching in late 2020, the Toyota Yaris Cross has nailed it for small SUV design, packaging, economy and comfort, gaining a huge following along the way. Adding a GR Sport grade only broadens the Japanese crossover's appeal, especially as there have been suspension and chassis upgrades to go with the racier styling additions inside and out. But the result also misses the mark in some ways.
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Mitsubishi Outlander 2023 review: Plug-in Hybrid EV Exceed Tourer
By Tim Nicholson · 12 Apr 2023
A lot of carmakers have launched hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of family friendly SUVs in the past couple of years as they play catch up to two pioneers.One of those pioneers is Toyota and its RAV4 hybrid, and the other is Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV. Now in its second generation, the PHEV has a loyal following. But is the new version a step up or a step backwards?
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