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Kia Sorento 2.2L Platinum Review

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]

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6 Diesel EXT
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6 Diesel Review

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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BMW X5 M50d Review

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]

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Audi Q5 3.0L TDi quattro S Tronic Review

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]

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk exterior
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Limited Edition 2013 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

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]

2013 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser
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Toyota RAV4 5 star ANCAP safety rating

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]

Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI 7 SP DSG INT
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VW Tiguan 103 TDi 7 Sp DSG Review

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]

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Diesel EXT
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 Diesel Review

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]

Ford SZ Territory Titanium EXT 600
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Ford SZ Territory Titanium AWD Review

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]