Kia’s brightest spark – all-new Kia EV6 GT-Line review
Having attended the NZ launch of the all-new Kia EV6 several weeks ago (and been more than impressed), I was keen to get some alone time with this futuristic yet oh so normal BEV Crossover – Thankfully Kia NZ thought so too and threw me the keys to the GT-Line model. As a brand, Kia […]
All Aboard: Queenstown Trip Part 3
Queenstown is on the shores of a big lake which is traveled by an old steamship. Time for a cruise I think.
Softness is its strength – 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross review
I’m sure that to the majority of you, hearing that the new C3 Aircross is a comfortable ride will hardly come as a surprise, it is a Citroen after all. However, with numerous different personalisable colour configurations, you can now make the latest facelift model cosier than ever. With that in mind, Citroen New Zealand […]
EV RemiX: 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 Review
The BMW iX is BMW’s first attempt at a purpose built all electric SUV. It also promises a great deal, with BMW even going so far as to say “the future is here.” Is it a case of “don’t believe the hype?” Let’s see. The iX family consists of my test car, the base xDrive […]
Apex Lex – 2022 Lexus LX 500d review
In 1996, premium automotive brand Lexus launched their largest and most expensive luxury SUV, the LX 450. This was followed by the second generation (LX470) in ‘98 and a third in ‘07. Well now there’s a fourth generation (LX 500d) in town, well two in fact, and Lexus New Zealand let us try them both […]
Subtle yet sublime – 2022 Mazda CX-5 review
It’s been around a decade since the Mazda CX-5 was first released and what an impact it’s made. It was the first Mazda to showcase their KODO design language and first to feature their full suite of Skyactiv technologies – no wonder it’s gone on to be their best selling model. This year see’s an […]
Next level, next gen Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review
New Zealand’s favourite PHEV the Outlander has upped its game again, with a 52% increase in pure EV range, 45% greater battery capacity and a powerful new 185kW/450Nm EV drive system. It’s so good that Mitsubishi New Zealand thought it was high time we took it for a spin – well ok then. Having only […]
A New Sport-Age Dawns – 2022 Kia Sportage X-Line Diesel AWD Review
If there is one entrant into the mid-sized SUV segment which has raised its game in recent years, it has to be the Kia Sportage. The previous generation was much improved over generations past and the sales reflect these improvements by the Sportage becoming a very popular option with the buying public. For 2022, there […]
Core Value: 2022 MG3 Core Review
Whatever you may think of MG’s new car range under Chinese ownership, you can’t look past the fact that every single model offers some degree of value for money. However, with the smallest new MG, the MG3, value is top of the list. The entry level MG3 Core is now New Zealand’s most affordable new […]
Quietly confident – Range Rover Velar PHEV review
When the Velar officially launched in 2017, this fourth model Range Rover brought with it additional glamour, modernity and elegance to the family – a statement highlighted by it winning the 2018 World Car Design of the Year title. With the design all sorted, the brand’s electrical gurus have recently taken another look and we […]