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    Best SUV by Price, Size & Category in Aus

    SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle, which is a versatile bodystyle that has evolved from what we used to call a four-wheel drive. These days, you can buy an SUV in all sorts of sizes, from small, to midsize, to large, with two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

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    Suzuki S-Cross 2024 review: FWD
    7.1/10
    Would you consider a European-made small SUV with a terrific turbo engine from one of our all-time favourite hot hatches, a reliable torque-converter auto, ample room for five plus luggage, and all from under $40K?You’d be at the very least a bit curious, right?Behold the latest Suzuki S-Cross! Okay. It’s been around the sun nearly a dozen times. And you can clock its age in a couple of key areas.[read-more-default-title]2024 Suzuki Jimny 4x4 wait times cut: But you have to be quickSuzuki set for big 2024 as it targets MG3 with new Swift hatch - and Mazda CX-3 with fresh Fronx SUVLocked in! 2024 Suzuki Swift confirmed for Australia as Kia Rio, VW Polo and Toyota Yaris hybrid rivalBut this crossover from the class of 2013 is not even close to being the oldest-in-show (stand up, Mitsubishi ASX). And, as our testing revealed, the S-Cross can still teach far newer rivals like the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Haval Jolion and Subaru Crosstrek a thing or two.Because thoughtful design is timeless. Time, then, to crack open the S-Cross.
    Isuzu MU-X LS-T 2024 review: snapshot
    7.5/10
    The LS-T is the flagship the 2024 MU-X range, offered exclusively with the biggest 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and a choice of two-wheel drive ($61,400) or four-wheel drive ($67,990 drive-away).The downside, of course, is that without the option of the smaller 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine, there’s really nothing new for 2024, save a price increase.While the D-Max ute has just been updated with a new look, tech and safety, the MU-X is yet to receive the upgrades, which means this trim essentially carries over from 2023.[read-more-default-title]Isuzu MU-X 2024 reviewThat means you get 20-inch alloys, leather seats that are heated in the front and remote engine start. You also get the last-gen 9.0-inch central screen, dual-zone climate control and a powered tailgate.All 4x4 models are plenty capable, too, with '4x4 Terrain Command', '2-High', '4-High' and '4-Low', a rear-diff lock and a 'Rough Terrain' mode which helps with grip and traction on slippery surfaces.The LS-T’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine produces 140kW and 450Nm, and pairs with a six-speed automatic.
    Chery Omoda 5 2024 review: GT AWD
    7.4/10
    Visit Chery’s website, click on the Omoda 5 GT and you’ll find references to its “dynamic personality”, “distinctive face” and “cinematic elegance”.Is this a show-stopping movie star or a new, sporty compact SUV? Maybe in the context of our video review of the car it can be both?Either way, it extends the still fresh Omoda 5 line-up from two grades to four, adding the option of all-wheel drive at the same time.[read-more-default-title]Watch out BYD Atto 3! 2024 Chery Omoda E5 EV revealed in Australia but it's only the start of the brand's electric car future with hybrids, plug-in hybrids and more in the pipelineCould the 2024 Chery Omoda 5 double its sales and beat some of the biggest small SUVs in Australia? The Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Crosstrek and Mitsubishi ASX are on notice!Another Chinese ute coming soon? Chery dual-cab pick-up could emerge soon, but will the GWM Ute, LDV T60 and Isuzu D-Max rival be a diesel or electric car?It’s aimed at premium versions of small SUV favourites like the GWM Haval Jolion, Hyundai Kona, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Subaru Crosstrek, expanding the new challenger brand’s scope in this intensely competitive segment.So, read on to see if the Omoda 5 GT has the star quality required to enhance your urban life.
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