2025 BMW X5 xDrive 3.0d Sport Collection Review
The X5 has withstood the test of time, debuting back in 1999. For 17 years it has been the best selling BMW in New Zealand. And that’s kind of surprising given it is far from the least expensive model in the line-up, currently kicking off at $152k for the base variant you see here. But it just seems to fit nicely for well-to-do families. It has the look, the badge, AWD, the tow capacity (3500kg braked), the refinement and a monocoque body so it rides and handles nicely. And yes, it will go offroad...
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Ford Everest vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
Got kids to move but a people mover just won’t cut it? You’ll need a large seven-seat SUV then. Here...
2025 Jeep Wrangler Overland 4-door Review
Jeep updates its venerable Wrangler as it rolls into another year of battle in the market place. And there’s a...
2025 Jac T9 Review
Utes are still big business, despite a drop-off recently. Could that be because of less expensive newcomers? We try out...
2025 GWM Cannon Lux Review
GWM fires a salvo into the value end of the ute market with its revised Cannon. Is it the right...
2025 BYD Sealion 7 Premium Review
Confused by BYD’s oceanic series nomenclature? Think of the new electric Sealion 7 as a raised up Seal with an...
2025 Subaru BRZ tS Review
Subaru is selling a two-wheel drive vehicle again. It’s the same name as before, the BRZ, only this is much...
2025 Mazda CX-80 SP Hybrid Review
The CX-80 joins the Mazda ranks as another seven-seat option for buyers of large SUVs. How is it different to the three-row CX-90 though? Mazda has bulked up its large SUV offerings with the CX-80. It’s another three-row crossover, but one that is slightly more affordable than the range-topping CX-90 (which is also a seven seater). Think of this as a stretched CX-60, being longer in the wheelbase, with more room in the rear. It’s also a bit more ‘right-sized’ for NZ. Where the CX-90 is 5.1m long and 2m wide, the 80 is slightly less gargantuan at 4.99m and 1.9m...
Read moreDetails2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Review
Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse is a polished piece of kit, at home both on road and track. It’s a sell-out,...
2025 BMW M5 Review
BMW’s top sports saloon continues to surprise, each generation delivering something new. This time it’s electrification, which brings 1000Nm to...
Leapmotor C10 REEV first drive – EV-first with petrol peace of mind
It's not every day you're piloting a Chinese electric vehicle with Italian plates around Spanish roads. Yet, that's precisely what...
2025 LDV T60 Max Plus 4×4 Review
LDV has added another option to its T60 line-up in the Max Plus. This is a decent update to the...
Ram 1500 Hurricane first drive report
The latest version of the Ram 1500 isn’t powered by a V8 engine. Shock horror. But we are used to...
2024 Ford Mach-E GT Long Term Report
The time with our Mustang Mach-E GT has come to an end, the blue bolter now back in its Ford...
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