Volkswagen has finally flung the covers off the facelifted Mk 8.5, now simply the 2025 Volkswagen Golf, and in doing so reminded Australia why this hatch refuses to fade quietly into middle age. Sharper LED headlights, tidied bumpers and the return of physical steering‑wheel buttons cure most of the previous model’s gripes without messing with the Golf’s… Continue reading Review: 2025 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
Month: July 2025
Review: 2025 LDV G10+
The 2025 LDV G10+ lands in Australia with a sharper snout, a bigger 12.3‑inch touchscreen and, at long last, autonomous emergency braking. It is still the most affordable one‑tonne work van on the market, yet it no longer feels like a time capsule from 2015. This 2025 LDV G10+ review looks at real‑world strengths and foibles rather… Continue reading Review: 2025 LDV G10+
Review: 2025 GWM Tank 300
The 2025 GWM Tank 300 arrives in Australia as a genuine surprise package. This mid-size off-road SUV blends rugged capability with a surprisingly refined cabin. Under the bonnet sits a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 135 kW and 480 Nm, offering strong real-world performance for towing and touring. Ground clearance of 224 mm, selectable 2H/4H/4L drive… Continue reading Review: 2025 GWM Tank 300
Review: 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
At long last, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 has slipped onto Australian soil, ready to silence the diesel‑clatter memories of old Tiguans with a whisper‑quiet electric hum. Built on VW’s bespoke MEB skateboard, the local line‑up consists of the rear‑drive Pro and the punchier dual‑motor GTX, both storing their charge in a 77 kWh usable battery. Officially,… Continue reading Review: 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
Review: 2025 AUDI SQ8
The 2025 Audi SQ8 arrives in Australia as a bold statement: a high-performance beast in an elegant suit. More than just a luxury SUV, it is a meticulously crafted machine delivering exhilarating performance and premium comfort. With its commanding presence and a roaring heart, the 2025 Audi SQ8 offers a thrilling yet refined driving experience,… Continue reading Review: 2025 AUDI SQ8
Review: 2025 SKODA Karoq
The 2025 SKODA Karoq arrives in Australia as a quietly confident compact SUV. It continues to be an understated champion, offering practicality, smart features, and a surprisingly engaging driving experience. It is a car that truly grows on you. Pros and Cons Pros Simply Clever Features: Genuinely useful touches like the umbrella in the door.… Continue reading Review: 2025 SKODA Karoq
Review: 2025 MERCEDES E200
The 2025 MERCEDES E200 lands in Australia as the most affordable way to slide behind the new-generation E-Class wheel, yet it is anything but “entry level.” A refined 2.0-litre turbo four with a 48-volt mild-hybrid boost sends 150 kW/320 Nm to the rear wheels through the silken 9G-Tronic, while a stretched wheelbase gifts more cabin… Continue reading Review: 2025 MERCEDES E200
Review: 2025 HYUNDAI Tucson
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson lands in Australia with a fresh face, a tech-heavy cabin and, finally, a proper hybrid drivetrain. Hyundai’s mid-sized SUV has long been popular with families, but the latest update sharpens the look, streamlines the dashboard and aims its new petrol-electric powertrain squarely at the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. On paper the blend… Continue reading Review: 2025 HYUNDAI Tucson
Review: 2025 KIA EV3
The 2025 KIA EV3 lands in Australia as a smart-sized, mostly front-wheel-drive electric SUV that promises big-car tech without the jumbo price tag. Built on Kia’s E-GMP platform, it uses either a 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh battery, a single 150 kW/283 Nm motor and claims up to 604 km WLTP range, enough to nip… Continue reading Review: 2025 KIA EV3
Review: 2025 LDV Mifa
The 2025 LDV Mifa breezes into Australian showrooms as a people-mover that finally looks as sharp as a family’s social-calendar spreadsheet. Designed in China but fettled for our roads, the petrol-powered Mifa teams a 160 kW/360 Nm 2.0-litre turbo with front-wheel drive, while its pricier electric sibling, the Mifa 9, adds silent torque to the… Continue reading Review: 2025 LDV Mifa