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.
The BMW X5 M50d is a gem. Don’t mistake it for an AWD SUV that you can take far off road, rather it is a sports SUV that provides fun in abundance with its awe inspiring engine and handling and reasonable owing capacity. At almost $160,000 it is expensive but could be considered a bargain [Read More]
The Audi Q5 3.0L TDi quattro S Tronic sits in a very competitive segment of the market. To keep up with newcomers and fresher offerings Audi revised the Q5 range in December 2012. It certainly should be on your list as a AWD SUV with reasonable towing capacity. [Read More]
Fiat Chrysler Group Australia’s 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee line-up has been bolstered by the arrival of the limited edition Trailhawk model. Only 160 Trailhawk models will be available to Australia buyers, all of which feature Jeep’s powerful 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine, Quadra‐Drive II four-wheel drive system, Quadra‐Lift air suspension, under-body protection plates, 18-inch all-terrain tyres [Read More]
The Toyota RAV4 is equipped with dual frontal, side chest and side head (curtain) airbags, and a driver knee airbag as standard. Seat belt reminders are also present for all seats. All variants of the fourth-generation RAV4 have been awarded the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. [Read More]
Once at the forefront of the compact AWD SUV class recent additions such as the Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage and Hyundai IX35 have seen the VW Tiguan relegated to the second tier of choice. It has a poor towing ability, is quite choppy on dirt tracks and underpowered compared to its competitors. There is still a question mark over VW reliability. [Read More]
The Landrover Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE will tow 3500Kg and doesn’t even raise a sweat doing it. Is there a better combination of luxury, comfort, off road capability, 7-seat capacity, towing ability, power and economy on the market? [Read More]
All up the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 Diesel is a superb 4WD that is as comfortable on city streets as it is on the track to Broome. Here we have an American 4WD that has legendary off road capability combined with powerful and economical diesel motor packaged in a stylish body [Read More]
Our test vehicle was the Ford SZ Territory Titanium AWD 2.7L V6 Diesel. Released early 2011 the SZ Territory sits in a very competitive and growing segment of the market. Ford has developed a gem and the pick for me is the Titanium AWD V6 diesel. It is well priced with handling, stying and sophistication to scare some of the pricier Europeans. [Read More]
It has been a long time between drinks for Holden since they have had a capable 4WD wagon but now the tables are turned with the release of the Colorado 7. I am confident to say that there is the basis for a good off-roader here. Out of the box the Colorado 7 is a great bit of gear and by the time you set it up to suit your needs you will have a competent vehicle at your disposal [Read More]
The BMW X3 xDrive30d is almost perfectly balanced as an AWD SUV. While it has some off road aspirations, take it too far and it’s not pretty. Think of it as a sports SUV that provides balance in performance and handling with reasonable towing capacity [Read More]
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