2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara
4WD & SUV Guide

2016 Toyota LandCruiser Sahara Review

I have to admit that I am a fan of the big beast. It provides a relaxed, pleasant driving experience, is universally practical, it is great for families, outback tourers and true 4WD enthusiasts. It is expensive at over $125,000, but represents pretty good value for money. [Read More]

2015 Toyota Fortuner Crusade
4WD & SUV Guide

Toyota Fortuner Crusade 4WD Review

Ute based wagon variants have become very popular and yet another of these, the unfortunately named Toyota Fortuner Crusade is based on the Hilux chassis, with heavy modifications to make it more car like for family buyers with genuine 4WD credentials. [Read More]

Audi A4
Audi

All new Audi A4 first drive review

As I mentioned before the all new Audi A4 has set the new benchmark by which its competitors will now be judged. You can get into this vehicle for around $60,000 give or take and at that price represents outstanding value. The A4 is quiet, smooth and fun to drive with excellent fuel economy. [Read More]

2015 Grand Cherokee SRT 6.4L Hemi V8
4WD & SUV Guide

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 6.4L V8 Review

What can you say about the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT other than it has prodigious power, luxury interior and true 4WD ability. The truly impressive thing about the Grand Cherokee SRT is its balance between power, luxury and price. Driving the Grand Cherokee SRT is both an aural and tactile delight. [Read More]

2015 Kia Carnival SLi 22 CRD
Family Car Guide

Kia Carnival SLi 2.2l CDi Review

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]

IS200t F Sport Exterior
Lexus

Lexus IS200t F Sport Review

The Lexus IS range has always been a quiet achiever in the mid-size luxury segment and the new IS200t is no exception – especially with the appeal of the F Sport. Thanks to its new 2.0L turbocharged engine, the performance now matches the bold design. [Read More]

2015 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series
4WD & SUV Guide

2015 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series GXL V8 TD Review

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]