Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander EXT
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Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2.2R Review

Hyundai’s all new Santa Fe Highlander seven-seat AWD SUV has in some ways redefined the benchmark offering in the family 7 seat wagon market. Our test included a selection of roads including freeway, back roads, gravel and some poorly maintained forest trails. What impressed the most was its composure and quietness. [Read More]

Hyundai ix35 Highlander EXT 600
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Hyundai ix35 Highlander 2.0L R Review

Hyundai’s ix35 AWD SUV has been around now for three years and it’s still a class leader in a very competitive market segment. It has great build quality, a stylish design, packed full of features and safety, has a powerful diesel engine and is very competitively priced [Read More]

Project Pajero Mitsubishi Pajero El Questro
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Project Pajero Part Two

Project Pajero is where we are revitalising a 10 year old 2002 NM 3.2L 5 Sp Auto Exceed Mitsubishi Pajero to its former state as a family outback touring vehicle, without the cost of buying a brand new 4WD. [Read More]

Toyota Landcruiser 76 series workmate wagon ext
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Landcruiser 76 Series Wagon Workmate Review

Toyota’s indestructible Landcruiser 76 Series Workmate Wagon is one of the few 4WD’s that I would confidently drive from the showroom to the centre of Australia. However if I was to try and use this as my daily commuter then I think I would go a bit crazy. [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]

All-New Kia Cerato SLi (front left), Kia Cerato Si (front right) and Kia Cerato S (background).
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Kia Cerato 2013 Launch Review

Kia has launched the third generation Cerato Sedan. The Kia Cerato Sedan is the first of three variations in the model range due in 2013. Competing in the largest market segment, the small car segment the Kia Cerato is a standout amongst a lot of quality competition. [Read More]

Mercedes Benz GL 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY 4WD EXT
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Mercedes Benz GL 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY Luxury Review

The Mercedes Benz GL 350CDi BlueEFFICIENCY Luxury is somewhat of a dark horse in the luxury 4WD SUV market. It is unbelievably capable but rarely sees more dirt than the dusty driveway at the country property. Some of its compatriots may be better in some areas but I don’t believe any have a better overall balance.
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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]