Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA 1
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Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA

Mercedes-Benz will be showing a compact premium-class SUV at the “Auto Shanghai” motor show (21 to 29 April 2013) in the form of its Concept GLA. The Concept GLA combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use. [Read More]

Toyota Kluger Grande ext
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Toyota Kluger Grande Review

Toyota’s Kluger ticks almost all the boxes for a family AWD SUV. It’s almost as if they were reading the minds of buyers over the years. The Grande is the top of the range. What impresses most about the Kluger Grande is the feeling of space inside. You literally have to get out and check that it is a mid size SUV. [Read More]

Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire 2.2 Diesel
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Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire DiD Review

The new Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire overall is a significant improvement over the model it replaces, being more fuel efficient, better CO2 figures, more safety features and better 3rd row seats. In a market segment that is becoming more competitive every day any model has its hands full. [Read More]

Škoda Octavia Scout 4X4
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Škoda Octavia Scout 4X4 6 Sp Manual Review

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]

Volvo XC60 D5 Tecknic exterior
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Volvo XC 60 D5 Teknik Review

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]

BMW X5 M50d Sports AWD SUV external
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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]

Audi Q5 3.0L TDi quattro S Tronic external
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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]

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]