Car Comparisons

Sporty Ford meets chic Nissan meets sensible Volkswagen, in a small urban SUV showdown comparison test for the ages.

Want a small SUV but prefer a car-like drive? The Ford Focus Active and Mazda CX-30 are two of the very best – but which is our pick?

We always talk about the different types of engine technologies in new cars, but how do they work? We take a closer look at electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel.

We have a crack at three compact EVs with ample driving range from Hyundai, Kia and Nissan. Do any make a compelling case?

These family 4x4s are the same size and offer many of the same qualities. One strikes me as a more refined and comfy choice, while the other remains the better bet for proper remote touring and towing.

The latest-generation Haval H6 has arrived from China specced to shake-up the mid-sized SUV market. How does it compare to a class favourite?

Mitsubishi's ASX is the sales and value-for-money king in the small SUV market, but two rising contenders from China want in on the action. How do they stack up on paper?

Real Japanese luxury meets aspirational Japanese luxury, in the mid-sized SUV space. The differences aren't actually so stark.

Two of the tiniest urban crossovers do battle. They're very similar offerings that are most clearly separated by their designs and drivetrain performance.

The top-selling Toyota Corolla squares off against a new, lesser-known competitor from the Czech Republic: Skoda's Scala

The updated Nissan Navara ST-X is now what the D23 should've been all along. But for my money the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain just edges it.

Big families who want a plush SUV are spoiled for choice, but few are plusher than the Mazda CX-9 Azami LE and Hyundai Palisade Highlander.

If you're after a practical and good-value workhorse, then look elsewhere. But if you don't mind sacrificing payload for cool factor and unique capability, sit down and have a read.

Two solid and spacious small SUVs priced below $40,000 battle it out for supremacy.

Does the imminent 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class luxury top-seller compare favourably to its predecessor? The insane new centre screen sure moves things forward...

It's an all-VW shootout between the Golf GTI and racier Golf GTI TCR. Is the limited-edition worth the extra spend?