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Toyota’s Tarago used to be the go-to vehicle for large families but there’s been a dramatic changing of the guard.Kia’s Carnival now dominates the people-mover market, thanks to a mix of value, practicality and style.VALUEThe Carnival range…

Here’s how it stacks up.VALUEThe Pathfinder starts at about $59,000 drive-away for the base ST model and stretches all the way to about $87,000 for the new range-topping Ti-L model, which is the car we tested. That’s a bigger asking price…

Large families on the hunt for a new ride no longer have to consider just people movers or vans. Now there are multiple top-shelf SUVs to choose from and Hyundai’s flagship is one of the best.Here’s everything you need to know about the…

Ford is plugging the gap between its petrol cars and electric vehicles by offering a plug-in hybrid version of its mid-size Escape SUV. We take a deeper look to find out what it’s all about.VALUEIt took a while to get here but Ford finally…

A bold new design and larger cabin with up to eight seats are the highlights of the fifth-generation Nissan Pathfinder.As before, the Pathfinder is more suburban warrior than off-road adventurer courtesy of its passenger car underpinnings…

Volkswagen’s second-generation Amarok has a unique connection with Down Under.The ute shares its underpinnings and engines with the Ford Ranger, which was designed and engineered in Victoria.Volkswagen had 20 engineers embedded within the…

Kia’s popular Seltos has had a midlife tweak.A fresh new look is complemented by improvements in comfort, technology and equipment, boosting its appeal in the compact SUV segment.But the updates come with price rises of between about five…

The GWM Haval Jolion is a well-priced offering in the popular small SUV segments, with a long seven-year warranty and cheap running costs.But does a new hybrid version push its luck at $40,990 drive-away? Our family of testers find…

The EQB is an electric adaptation of the GLB high-riding SUV, sharing many body parts but with an enclosed grille and distinctive LED light strips running the width of the car front and rear. Roof rails and black cladding around the lower…