Since 2010 the SUV market has grown exponentially at the expense of normal sedans and hatchbacks.
We have been at the forefront of the growth, reviewing the vehicles on a fit for purpose basis, so you can make educated buying decisions.
The market is broad ranging from urban 2WD and AWD SUVS through to the large dual range 4WDs that are fast becoming a memory.
Family wagons, small and medium SUVs all are popular with buyers now and we are the best at reviewing them for you.
With the updates in March 2011 the Škoda Octavia Scout retains all the positive qualities that makes it a favourite. These are AWD ability and safety, an absolutely huge boot space with versatility, a powerful but economical 2.0L TDi motor mated to a 6 speed manual and enough features to keep most people satisfied. [Read More]
The Toyota Landcruiser Sahara is a very capable vehicle on and off road. You can easily fit an extended family in; load it up for that dream adventure into the wilderness or potter around town. There are more genuine accessories as well as aftermarket than you can poke a stick at and it will tow nearly every caravan/camper or trailer available on the market with ease. [Read More]
Compact externally but roomy internally, well-equipped, CRD engine, dual-range transmission, real 4WD ability – the Suzuki Grand Vitara DDiS has it pretty well covered if you want a no-nonsense small 4WD with some creature comforts but don’t need a full-size 4WD to get off the beaten track. [Read More]
Mitsubishi revolutionised the 4WD market some 10 years ago, with a large 4WD that actually had road manners. Time has moved on and the latest model of the Pajero is now getting long in the tooth but still remains an exceptionally competent 4WD with good handling and dynamics and excellent value [Read More]
The Volvo XC60 D5 Teknik I had the pleasure of driving is a classy AWD Vehicle. Driving it for the first time I was surprised at the ride height of the vehicle (it stands at 1713mm in height) and how comfortable it was. The Volvo XC60 includes traditional Volvo safety features. [Read More]
The Porsche Cayenne S is everything you would expect it to be and more. It is capable of taking the family on touring holidays, will tow 3500Kg, is capable off road, has the safety features you want, has luxury and prestige and does all this while performing like a sports car. [Read More]
Overall the ML500 is an AWD SUV that will tow 3500Kg with ease, has some off road aspirations, is extremely comfortable and although it sometimes feels a little floaty it has dynamic handling and performance. It’s expensive but worth it. [Read More]
The flagship of the Lexus 4WD range is the LX570. The first thing you notice about the LX570 is its sheer size but it is surprisingly manoeuvrable, with a turning circle of 11.8 metres. If you are looking for a large 4WD that is full of goodies and luxuries, is good off-road and can haul a load then you can’t do much better than the LX570. [Read More]
The Kia Sorento is a stylish, incredibly well appointed AWD SUV which has seven seats, a technologically advanced 2.2L ‘R’ series diesel with an all new 6 speed automatic transmission and a heap of features all packaged in a good looking vehicle. [Read More]
All up the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6 Diesel is a superb 4WD that is stylish, great value for money and awesome off road as well as comfortable on city streets. Towing with the powerful, torquey V6 Diesel is a breeze with 3500Kg capacity and standard Trailer-sway Control (TSC). Add the Quadra-Lift suspension and it gets better. [Read More]
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