Family Car Guide – Larger families have unique vehicle requirements not only in seating requirements but also cargo space.
Lets face it most vehicles are best suited for 4 occupants and any more requires a wagon or people mover of some sort.
Here we focus on practical reviews for the larger family so they can make educated buying decisions about what vehicle best suits their needs.
From 4WD Wagons, commercial van variants, people movers and mini buses, we test them all for you.
On test we have the Kia Carnival SLi 2.2L CRDi Auto. The initial impression when you approach the Carnival is just how little it looks like a van based people mover. On test I had a number of moms come up to me and ask to check it out. They all were impressed. It’s almost like they could read the minds of the thousands of moms out there with larger families. [Read More]
Hyundai’s spacious and popular iMax people-mover and iLoad van have received an important new Series II injection of style and technology. Both iMax and iLoad Series II liftback variants also now come standard with a rear-view camera – an invaluable feature when their cargo areas are loaded. [Read More]
The LandCruiser 200 series 2015 upgrade still is the yardstick by which all other large off road 4WD’s are measured. There isn’t any need to talk about the LandCruiser’s off road ability or towing ability. Both are excellent. Having driven the GXL I am looking forward to the Sahara and actually considering buying one again. [Read More]
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has announced pricing and specification for the new Mercedes-Benz GLS which arrives in April 2016. Like the GL before it,the GLS sets new standards in the world of the SUV. Boasting outstanding spaciousness, the GLS combines luxury and comfort, with agile dynamics and best-in-class safety. [Read More]
When people ask me what my ultimate ‘Family Car’ is I always reply – the Toyota Kluger. To me, it’s the essential ‘Soccer Mum’ car. This week we have had the top of the AWD line – the Grande – to test. [Read More]
The Kia Sorrento has all the ingredients for a great family SUV. It has good styling and presence, high seating position, plenty of room for a family and gear, seven seats for those soccer runs and after school runs and lots of features for driver and passengers. [Read More]
Toyota has powered-up its market-leading LandCruiser Prado with higher levels of performance and driving enjoyment by introducing a new-generation turbo-diesel engine, improved petrol V6 and new six-speed automatic transmission. The all-new high-torque 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine is 227cm3 smaller than the engine it replaces, yet it boosts output with up to 450Nm of torque while reducing fuel use and emissions1. [Read More]
Toyota has been busy and the updated Landcruiser due in October tops off a busy period. The update to the legendary Landcruiser includes styling, performance and safety advances. More details about the changes to LandCruiser 200 will be announced at launch timing in October. [Read More]
Audi Q7 returns to Australia in September, in an all-new second generation that has advanced technology, sophisticated driver assistance systems and extraordinary quality throughout. The first new Audi Q7s will be delivered to Australian customers in September. [Read More]
We got to test two variants, the Outlander XLS 2.4L CVT petrol version and the Outlander Exceed 2.2L DiD AT version. Two different approaches, two different drive trains and engines but both 4wd versions [Read More]
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