Ford Focus 2008 car review 08 February 2011 Ford may have a new FG Falcon which has dominated motoring media of late, but amongst all the hype, Ford have also renewed their best kept secret, the Focus.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 JLX 3 Door 2009 car review 08 February 2011 Where there were once a myriad of 3 door compact SUV's available on the New Zealand market, the Suzuki Grand Vitara is now the only one. As Suzuki invented this segment and was the original in a long line of compact SUV's to follow, it seems appropriate that they have it to themselves once again.
Subaru Impreza 2007 car review 08 February 2011 One of Subaru New Zealand's biggest concerns when unveiling the all-new Impreza range seem to be finding ways to retain and focus on the vehicle's core values which, in their eyes, are based around the All Wheel Drive system and 'Boxer' engines.
Toyota Yaris 2006 car review 07 February 2011 Toyota's release of the Yaris couldn't have been timelier, coinciding with the latest crash test figures released by the European crash test authority, Euro NCAP, in which the Yaris has performed exceptionally.
Volkswagen Touareg 2005 car review 07 February 2011 Considering its Volkswagen's first venture into the large SUV market, the Touareg immediately impresses with its rugged, do anything looks, and despite this competing with BMW's X5 or the Range Rover, brand snobs will still be reluctant of the Vee Dub badge.
Honda CRV 2006 car review 07 February 2011 Honda has re-launched itself into the SUV market with the introduction of the third generation CRV. Since its NZ debut in 1996, the CRV (short for Comfortable Recreational Vehicle) has firmly established itself as one of the most popular vehicles in this ever-increasing and popular market segment.
Daihatsu Charade 2006 car review 07 February 2011 While many of us will always have a sustainable need for larger sedans; more and more consumers who can make do without the vast boot space and ample grunt under the bonnet, are looking toward more fuel efficient small cars as a way to take shelter from the recent barrage of fuel price hikes.
Mitsubishi Pajero 2007 car review 07 February 2011 Not even the threat of an impending Lahar could deter the new Pajero from crossing the very woolly terrain around the New Zealand Army training grounds in Waiuru, during the vehicle's launch earlier this month.
Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 car review 07 February 2011 For 2006, Mitsubishi New Zealand has opted for the outdoorsy moniker (by which Australians knew the now defunct Airtrek) to represent their all-new competitor to the Midsized SUV market segment.
Daihatsu Terios 2006 car review 07 February 2011 Since its inception, the Terios has always been thought of as the Chihuahua of the SUV fraternity; with such ankle-biter proportions and limited legroom, a soccer mum's dream wagon the Terios did not make.