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Curt Dupriez tests the circa-$200K Stingray and finds that, among disappearing midengined sports cars, it presents a rare option that oozes charisma while not being too outrageously expensive…if you can find one at a fair price.
Rivals to the Corvette include the likes of the Porsche 718 and 911, the Audi R8, and options from more bespoke brands like McLaren.
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0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Mid-engine
1:30 - Factory right hand drive
1:44 - Platform
2:15 - 6.2L engine
2:58 - Price and specs
4:02 - Interior
7:17 - Practicality
7:50 - Road test
11:42 - New things in 2024
12:15 - Ownership
12:32 - Rivals
12:53 - Verdict
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Well, I was really surprised by the Mitsubishi EK X. I expected it to feel tiny, lacking in confidence on the road, and cheap. Turns out, it feels like none of those things. It is really small, and the safety rating is a potential hindrance, but it's fun and nippy to drive - and it delivers the range that Mitsubishi claims.
Should we see more cheap, small, efficient EVs? I think so.
Rivals to the Mitsubishi EK X would include entry level versions of the BYD Dolphin, MG4, and forthcoming Chinese EVs like the Leapmotor.
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0:00 - What is the Mitsubishi EK X?
0:25 - Kei cars
0:40 - Would be relatively cheap
1:10 - Would help with emissions laws
2:00 - How small is it?
2:45 - Ergonomics
3:00 - Tech
3:20 - Pricing
4:05 - Quality
4:28 - Storage
4:47 - Back seats
5:36 - Styling
6:05 - Boot space
6:29 - Driving the EK X
7:28 - Dimensions
8:00 - Safety rating issues
8:33 - Motor
8:50 - Light weight
9:08 - Battery
9:27 - Tested range
10:00 - Charging
10:20 - Performance
10:55 - Regen braking
11:15 - Ride quality
11:35 - Handling
11:52 - Visibility and safety
13:10 - What do you think?
13:18 - Verdict
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The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is a seven-seat family SUV that arrives at a sharper price point than a Mitsubishi Outlander, Honda CR-V or Nissan X-Trail, but is this Chinese crossover actually worth considering?
While it does have a few flaws - such as awkward access to the third row, and a clunky dual-clutch automatic at low speed - the Tiggo 8 Pro Max is a remarkably decent vehicle to sit in and to drive - at least on first impressions.
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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Pricing and rivals
1:00 - Standard features
1:28 - Interior
3:22 - Second row
3:57 - Third row
4:35 - Boot space
4:50 - Warranty and servicing
5:07 - Fuel economy
5:28 - Driving dynamics
9:17 - First impression verdict
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The Kia Carnival has an 80% market share among people mover vans in Australia. Aside from more expensive and posh options from Volkswagen or Mercedes, the Kia is one of the last vehicles available in this segment.
The other reason that is true is because the Carnival is so good it basically killed off the Honda Odyssey. And now, the fourth-gen Carnival has been facelifted. There is a new hybrid engine available which we will test soon. Carryover engines include a V6 petrol and turbo four-cylinder diesel.
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The BYD Seal U will be called the Sealion 6 here in Australia where it will compete with both closed-loop hybrid SUVs (like the Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Haval H6 and Nissan X-Trail E-Power) and plug-in hybrids such as the Mitsubishi Outlander.
But the Sealion arrives at a very sharp price - from $48,990 before on-road costs.
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The Haval H6 GT's styling writes cheques that its chassis can't quite cash, but it is still a pretty affordable midsize coupe-SUV.
This is the swoopier-styled version of the Haval H6 which competes with the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and others.
Today, we address the five hits and five misses of the 2024 H6 GT.
At just $46,490 driveaway it represents sharp buying compared to most mainstream SUVs. But we're looking for improvements from the upcoming facelift, especially in the driving department.
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The Toyota RAV4 has now been on sale for six years, it was good then but is it still good now?
Available in the popular hybrid or pure petrol options, the RAV4 range has seen some price increases in recent years but few significant updates since it was previously crowed the best midsize SUV by Chasing Cars in 2022.
Powered by a 160kW 2.5-litre turbo-petrol hybrid the RAV4 promises solid-real world fuel efficiency and enough performance to appease most buyers, along with comfort and handling that may surprise you.
Journalist Olek Novak shares his take on the RAV4 and discusses supply in Australia and what other options are available to buy in 2024.
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0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Wait times
1:27 - Price
1:59 - Supply
2:45 - Interior
3:58 - Seat comfort
5:23 - Touchscreen
6:05 - Back Seats
7:15 - No third row
7:58 - Boot
9:01 - Towing capacity
9:30 - Baby seats
10:12 - Running costs
11:31 - Safety
11:58 - Powertrains
12:42 - Driving impressions
14:23 - Do you need AWD?
15:05 - Comfort
16:34 - Verdict
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We test two of the most frugal sedans on the block. But while one is more efficient, the other is slightly better-rounded and cheaper to service...
Rivals to the i30 Sedan hybrid and Corolla hybrid are few and far between but include cheap EVs like the MG4 and BYD Dolphin, the Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona Hybrid, and others.
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Volkswagen is now ready to release a broader catalogue of accessories and modifications covered by the brand's factory warranty - and we have tested a range of the available features.
That included spending a night in the roof tent, testing the new lift kit, towing and more.
Rivals to the Volkswagen Amarok include its cousin, the Ford Ranger, plus the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton and more.
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The Tank 700 is a boxy four-wheel drive from Great Wall (GWM) that is pitched as the company's most premium Tank-series offering. In China it costs an eye-watering $150,000 (AUD), which would seem a little high for Australian positioning.
Rivals to the Tank 700 could include the Land Rover Defender, Toyota Prado, Ineos Grenadier and Ford Everest. We check it out for the first time over in China.
The Haval H6 is set to receive this substantial facelift and interior quality upgrade for 2025 and Australia is understood to be on the list.
Hybrid engines will continue to be available and a plug-in hybrid may be considered too.
Rivals to the Haval H6 include the Toyota RAV4 hybrid, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and more.
The Haval H9 used to be sold in Australia and the brand is now considering bringing the name plate back in new-generation form as seen in our walkaround from the 2024 Beijing Motor Show.
Rivals to the H9 would continue to include the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, plus the Toyota Prado and Fortuner.
The Genesis GV80 is currently the brand's largest SUV. It is available as a three-row traditional body or a new coupe variant added for 2024. Overseas, an electric supercharger is available but it doesn't work for right-hand drive so Australia soldiers on with a twin-turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6.
The GV80 is a rival to the Audi Q7 and Q8, Mercedes GLE, BMW X5 and X6 and more.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - New GV80 coupe
0:48 - Specifications
1:30 - V6 petrol only
2:00 - Pricing
2:17 - Options
2:41 - Styling
3:36 - Interior
6:04 - Back seats
6:55 - Boot space
7:24 - Driving dynamics
13:30 - Verdict
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We test the coupe-style alternative to the popular BMW iX1 electric SUV on Tasmanian roads. This is the AWD version - the 233kW xDrive30 that still slips beneath the luxury car tax threshold.
Rivals to the iX2 include the Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Lexus UX300e and, well, other X2s and the iX1...
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - EV and Petrol models
0:58 - X2 vs X1
1:37 - Pricing and rivals
1:55 - Interior
5:08 - Back seats
6:26 - Boot space
7:12 - Charging
7:35 - Servicing and warranty
7:58 - Power and range
8:35 - Driving dynamics
13:54 - Safety
14:29 - Verdict
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We test the updated D-Max ute and come to grips with the range of small refinements that Isuzu says really change the overall package.
Rivals to the D-Max include the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton and Volkswagen Amarok.
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0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Customer feedback
1:01 - Price and variants
1:35 - New grade
1:58 - Styling
3:00 - Rear end
3:37 - Interior
7:31 - Back seats
8:41 - Driving dynamics
20:07 - Verdict
Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent new car reviews.
We test the seven-seat Honda CR-V with a third row to see how this midsize crossover stacks up for everyday family duties.
Rivals to the CR-V include the Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace.
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0:00 - Intro
1:57 - Front seats
7:21 - Second row
9:09 - Third row
11:41 - Fitting baby seats
12:33 - Boot space
15:30 - Running costs
16:28 - Driving dynamics
23:55 - CR-V vs Pilot
24:07 - Verdict
Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent new car reviews.
Mazda has acknowledged that the ride quality, body control and transmission shift quality of the CX-60 luxury SUV wasn't right from launch.
We had one as a long-termer and came to those findings:
Now, the CX-60 has a new rear shock absorber and new transmission software. We try out one of the first cars in Australia to be updated.
Since October 1, 2023, cars have been built this way from the factory, while CX-60 units built before that date are eligible for a free upgrade conducted at a Mazda dealership.
The verdict: the transmission is fixed (at least on this diesel tester) and the ride quality and body control is 40-50% better.
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A facelift is coming, but is the Skoda Octavia RS still a great buy even without the forthcoming upgrades?
The Octavia won our 2022 Car of the Year award: youtube.com/watch?v=iIUQHncI0X0
The Skoda Octavia competes with a dwindling midsize car segment that also includes the Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, and Hyundai Sonata - plus EVs like the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal and others.
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0:00 - Intro
0:20 - 2022 COTY
0:41 - Still a good buy?
1:05 - In this video
1:30 - Wagon or liftback
1:49 - Styling
2:30 - Upcoming facelift
3:21 - Interior
8:36 - Back seats
11:03 - Boot space
12:02 - Driving dynamics
19:59 - Safety
20:30 - Fuel economy
20:40 - Servicing and warranty
21:08 - Our verdict
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Is the cheapest Audi A3 sedan a good buy? Chasing Cars deputy editor Curt Dupriez investigates in today's episode. This is the 1.5-litre mild hybrid four-cylinder model called the 35 TFSI with front-wheel drive.
The Audi A3 competes with the BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and CLA-Class, Volkswagen Golf, Tesla Model 3 and more.
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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Pricing
1:22 - Design
2:22 - Interior
5:08 - Back seats
5:50 - Boot space
6:14 - Engines
6:45 - Fuel economy
7:05 - Driving dynamics
11:23 - Expert verdict
Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent new car reviews.
Isuzu has introduced a more frugal and lower-emission four-cylinder engine to its MU-X 4WD wagon range: it's a 1.9L diesel that is about 10% more economical. But is this smaller and less powerful engine good enough when compared to the long-lasting 3.0L version?
The Isuzu MU-X competes with the Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner, Ssangyong Rexton and other rugged 4x4 wagons.
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0:00 - Why the MU-X is popular
0:20 - Pricing
0:39 - Cheaper 1.9L engine
1:05 - LS-M 1.9L on test
1:20 - MU-X vs D-Max
1:48 - Interior
3:51 - Second row seats
5:32 - Third row seats
6:30 - Boot space
7:16 - Driving dynamics
12:01 - The verdict
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In this video, Chasing Cars deputy editor Curt Dupriez conducts a comparison of two top-line hot hatches: the 2024 Golf R with AWD and the 2024 Civic Type R with FWD.
Which one is the right choice for you?
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0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Key differences
0:53 - Test criteria
1:19 - Civic Type R on road
4:16 - Golf R on road
8:27 - Golf R interior
10:23 - Civic Type R interior
12:01 - Ownership
12:25 - Servicing costs
12:55 - Verdict section
13:09 - Which one is hotter?
13:52 - Which one is nicer to live with?
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The BMW X6 is the coupe-SUV (or SAV) iteration of the BMW X5 large luxury SUV. It has a sloping roofline and vaguely more athletic styling. But it's still a substantial, heavy crossover.
Our test car has BMW's famed B58 petrol 3.0-litre engine with six inline cylinders. It's a good fit for the X6, which is a direct rival to the Mercedes GLE Coupe and Audi Q8.
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0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Pricing and engines
1:29 - Sweet spot
1:47 - LCI styling changes
2:50 - Interior
8:58 - Back seats
10:17 - Fitting baby seats
11:26 - Boot space
13:10 - X6 vs X5 boot
13:32 - Fuel economy
14:05 - Servicing and warranty
14:38 - Driving dynamics
23:15 - Our verdict
Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent new car reviews.
Chasing Cars contributor Nathan Ponchard shares detailed insights about the new Kia Tasman, a forthcoming Korean-built Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux rival.
The Tasman will arrive in Australia (and other markets) by mid-2025 as a mid-size pick-up truck powered by a diesel engine using a body-on-frame
4WD chassis.
What do you want to know about the Kia Tasman? Let us know for future content.
Last year, the Skoda Kamiq won our 2023 Best Small SUV megatest:
It did so because it was the best combination of handling, ride quality, interior space, price, value, safety and more.
Many of those virtues carry across to the new Kamiq 85TSI Run-Out grade, which costs $32,990 driveaway - pretty cheap for a new car in 2024.
What do you gain and what do you lose in this Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross and Hyundai Venue rival?
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0:00 - Best small SUV
0:20 - Cheap new base model
0:37 - Price
1:08 - Front seats
4:11 - Back seats
5:28 - Styling
5:58 - Boot space
6:39 - Servicing plan
7:08 - 7 year warranty
7:20 - Fuel economy
7:55 - Driving dynamics
13:05 - Verdict
Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent car reviews.
We compare two Japanese premium crossovers. Which is the best to drive, and which is the most luxurious to live with?
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0:00 - CX-60 vs RX
0:35 - In this video
0:58 - Pricing
2:02 - Lexus RX interior
3:47 - Mazda CX-60 interior
5:13 - Lexus RX back seats
6:28 - Mazda CX-60 back seats
7:16 - Boot space
8:27 - Fuel economy test
8:58 - Servicing costs
9:16 - Warranty
9:28 - Driving the Lexus RX
12:35 - Driving the Mazda CX-60
17:49 - CX-60 suspension upgrade
18:18 - Verdict
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Hyundai has confirmed that it will add XRT models to its Australian SUV lineups in future.
In this video, editor Tom Baker checks out three XRTs currently on sale in the United States: the new Santa Fe XRT, the Tucson XRT midsize SUV and the Palisade XRT large SUV. There is also a Santa Cruz XRT pick-up that is sadly not for Australia.
Hyundai XRT models will tackle vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 Edge and Volkswagen Adventure grades which appear from time to time.
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0:00 - What is Hyundai XRT?
0:18 - Santa Fe XRT
1:58 - Palisade XRT
2:48 - Tucson XRT
3:55 - Verdict
Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent car reviews.
All key details and facts about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, a Korean crossover that has turbocharged and non-turbo petrol engines plus a turbo petrol electric hybrid in FWD or AWD.
Key rivals for the Tucson include the Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan, MG HS and more.
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0:00 - What is the Hyundai Tucson?
0:24 - New Tucson XRT model
0:59 - Facelift design changes
1:27 - Interior changes
3:23 - Back seats
3:47 - Matte paint
4:08 - New hybrid engine
4:35 - Diesel discontinued
4:45 - Boot space
5:14 - Verdict
Chasing Cars makes Australia's most independent car reviews.
After laying down its electric mark with the EV6 and EV9, Kia is about to lob what’s predicted to be a more attainable fully electrified option in the new EV5 midsize SUV.
The EV5 has landed in Australia - albeit in Korean spec - and Chasing Cars’ Olek Novak takes us on an in-depth walkaround in this new Tesla Model Y competitor that’s expected to hit showrooms around the $60K mark.
The Aussie-spec newcomer due in June will come in two grade levels across three variants, the high-spec version available in either front- or all-wheel drive. Estimated range peaks for the EV5 climb as high as 633kms WLTP for the long-range single-motor version.
The single-motor versions use a 160kW motor on the front axle paired with a 60kWh usable battery, while AWD adds 70kW at the rear to net 230kW total, powered by an 84kWh LFP unit.
Does it have the vibe and the stats to appear like a bona-fide Tesla Model Y challenger? Let’s find out.
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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Kia’s entry EV
1:22 - Made In China
2:04 - Two-grade lineup
2:33 - Powertrains
2:55 - Ranges
3:04 - 400 volts
3:31 - Battery tech
4:11 - Exterior design
4:50 - Size versus Model Y
5:21 - Interior
5:48 - Aussie R&D
6:22 - Safety
6:53 - Interior design
8:00 - Quality and materials
8:19 - Row two
9:47 - Boot
10:35 - Verdict
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Chasing Cars’ Tom Place takes a deep dive into the new Polestar 4 that’s landed in Australia ahead of the electric midsize coupe-SUV newcomer’s launch in August.
Our example is the white-hot Long Range Dual Motor version that offers 400kW and 686Nm total system outputs promising 3.8-second 0-100km/h performance and up to 580kms of range WLTP on a single charge.
Priced from $93,050 list, our example fits Plus ($8000) and Performance ($7200) packs that help lift as-test on-road outlay to around $125K, making it more a logical rival for the forthcoming Porsche Macan EV than Tesla’s Model Y.
The Polestar 4 also comes in a Long(er) Range Single Motor guise from $81,500 list, halving outputs to 200kW and 343Nm if boosting the outright range claim to 610kms WLTP.
Its party trick? There’s no rear windscreen. Instead, rear-viewing is facilitated via a nifty camera system.
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0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Volume-seller
0:33 - Targeting Porsche Macan
0:52 - Two-variant pricing
1:15 - Range claims
2:12 - Coupe-esque design
2:48 - Dimensions
3:10 - Performance
4:00 - Options
4:31 - No rear windscreen
6:47 - Boot
7:42 - Charging
8:36 - Interior
8:45 - 15.4-inch touchscreen
10:03 - Other tech
10:43 - Materials
11:35 - Seating
12:01 - Row two
13:14 - Rear seat adjustment
13:51 - Verdict
14:41 - Arriving in August
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