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I've only had the car since January but thus far extremely happy. The steering, pedals and other controls are great to use, the engine pulls well,… Read more

the shift action is lovely, the seats are comfortable, the infotainment is great, suspension is well tuned, so on and so forth.

The negatives: the manual's gearing is too short, the leather wears badly, the bluetooth connection takes a second either way, so 2s to respond on a call, wind noise is a touch loud, the engine note is very generic coming from an LZ Focus, and the instruments are very basic.

I purchased my XV40 camry touring secondhand back in December 2021 from a dealership, it then had approx 118,000km on the odometer when it was… Read more

purchased, since then it did need a little bit of work to get it in excellent running condition as this car wasn't perfect from the start, I highly believe this is mostly due to neglect from previous ownership.

The work that needed to be done were things such as brake fluid flush as the fluid was contaminated causing the brakes to feel very spongy, coolant flush as it turned acidic, new tint due to the original tint flaking, new brake rotors and pads as the ones that were on the car warped terribly and needed a new alternator as it died while driving to work (this happened 1 yr later during ownership).

This car gets used for everyday commuting to and from work, weekend runs and occasionally long country runs and this camry drives really well and behaves as expected for a family mid-size sedan, steering has good feedback without being very heavy, it's composed over bumps, the ride is on the more comfortable side, which does mean it leans a little bit in the bends, but I personally prefer a comfortable ride, the 2.4l (2AZ-FE) engine and 5 speed automatic transmission work together to be smooth operator, it's not the most powerful engine by any means, especially by today's standards, but it does get the job done and has been mostly reliable in all my driving conditions.

Toyota claims the XV40 camry's service intervals are every 15,000km or 1yr whichever is first, however due to the heavy use of this camry, I personally have it service every 10,000km or 6 months whichever comes first, this in my opinion will help as the car gets more milage on it to prevent issues such as oil buring. I generally have the air filter changed every 20,000 to 25,000km and have the cabin filter changed out every 30,000km. The car has currently done a little over 200,000km and during each service interval, no major mechanical issues have been found.

Overall I have been very happy with this camry, its not a perfect car for everyone, however if you are looking for a secondhand mid-size sedan that is reliable and easy to live with then this car may be a good choice.

Excellent build quality and firm ride, impressive off road capability and handling. I have purchased Pajero in 2015 brand new, used it for few years and overall it proved to be a good choice. Engine pickup was slow however, but I enjoyed every ride. Show details

Sold our 80 series single ute, which we owned for 17yrs, and 80 series station wagon, which we owned for 26yrs, both for more than we bought them… Read more

for during Covid!!! Both were used every day, have been around Australia & to the tip Of Cape York, through the NT, over dirt, sand & snow, & the worst we ever had happen was a blown gasket in the wagon once. We keep up with our services etc, but these cars just go & go & go. When we sold our two Toyotas, both over 600k Kms (diesels), we bought the 2020 Military 79 & as usual, this dual cab diesel has not missed a beat. It's been everywhere man, it's been everywhere. I will never buy another brand of car!

2017 model Honda civic had done 140,000kms and transmission basically imploded, I wouldn’t go anywhere near Honda, absolutely rubbish quality of car… Read more

and customer service to match. Have reported this to Honda and was told I should have towed my car to a Honda dealer a week after this happened so they could have a look, as if I can be without my car whilst they investigate to likely tell me it’s out of warranty. My recommendation is don’t buy one

This car is basic transport and it certainly isn't a powerful car, especially on hills without a "run up". However, its great on a budget, simple, and good on fuel. Show details

Advertised as best value hybrid but it isn't. It should be advertised as the cheapest hybrid. The MG3 Hybrid is much better value for money. MG3 has… Read more

better hybrid battery, bigger engine, more features, 4 wheel disc brakes for just $3k-$5k more plus a 10 year warrant instead of Suzuki's 5 year warranty.

I have owned 4 TOYOTA‘s out of the last 5 cars I have owned since 2017. I first bought a brand-new 2017 CHR base model which I kept for 4 years. I… Read more

wanted something bigger so I swapped it for a 2017 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS, which I kept for about 2 years but I missed the CHR so much. I sold the Mitsubishi and bought another 2017 model CHR but the top model KOBA. I had services every 6 months. I used 98 Shell and BP fuel in my CHR’s along with PEA (Polyetheramine) fuel additives 4 times a year, with multiple freeway trips for between 1 to 2 hours 6 - 7 times a month and I still had carbon buildup in the engine. I always warmed my turbo engine up and cooled it down for at least a minute or two and drove conservatively for the first 10 minutes or so; did regular spirited freeway driving; had them serviced every 6 months but they both still had excessive carbon buildup. My fuel economy was between 6 to 8 L per 100 KM. I loved the shape of the CHR. That’s what drew me most to buy them and of course because it was a TOYOTA but from my experience with both the base model and the KOBA top model which I owned I would never purchase a turbo engine again. I loved the CHR however due to my back pain and arthritis worsening in my knees as well, I needed a car that was bigger and easier to get in and out of. I did a lot of research before I chose the RAV4. I wanted a car that was going to last me at least 20 years with minimal mechanical issues and good fuel economy. The first thing I did was watch multiple YouTube comparison reviews and the RAV4 was always in the top 3 if not the top vehicle in most of the reviews, the sales of the RAV4 speak for itself. There are a lot of new SUVs coming out trying to compete with the RAV4. They may have extra tech and extra comfort features but they don’t have the history to prove the reliability and I think it is a big gamble to buy a new model car just designed and built whereas TOYOTA has already built a good reliable name for itself and the design of their hybrid engines are well established and have proved to be extremely robust and reliable. They may not be as fancy as some other cars but it has everything you need - the more features you have the more chances of things breaking down and the more cost involved especially since everything is computerised these days. The safety tech in the TOYOTA fifth generation is one of the safest cars out there with a 5 Star ANCAP crash rating. The GX model has 7 airbags. The TOYOTA Safety Sense 2.5 has Automatic Emergency Braking - the pre-collision system has vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection, it also has Intersection Collision Avoidance and has Emergency Steering Assist which helps drivers to stay in their lane and not manoeuvre which helps the driver maintain more control: It has Lane Departure Warning with Lane Centering and Steering Assist with road obstacle detection ; Blind Spot Monitoring - if a vehicle is in your blindspot you will see an orange vehicle symbol flashing in your mirror but you should also make sure you still do your shoulder checks as well; it also has Rear Cross Traffic Alert with vehicle and pedestrian monitoring when reversing with the reverse camera - an alarm will sound with large orange arrows appearing on the reverse camera screen. It has front and rear parking sensors with three levels of sensitivity. The reverse parking camera also has guidelineWILL s to help you park more easily. It also has Road Sign Recognition so there is no excuse for speeding. The speed limit will show up on your instrument cluster and if you’re listening to music the sound will go down if you go over the speed limit and the speed limit sign on the cluster will turn red. The best part of the safety technology in the RAV4 is the Emergency Driver Stop System - this system only works when you are driving in Adaptive Dynamic Radar Cruise Control whilst Lane Trace Assist is operating. It monitors the drivers steering and attention level for example if you not steer properly and lane detection is detecting excessive movement or your hands aren’t detected on the steering wheel the car issues audio and visual alerts on the instrument cluster alerting the driver to take control. If there is no response the Emergency Stop system takes control and brings the vehicle to a gradual stop: The car will stay in its lane and the hazard lights will be activated and all doors unlocked. This feature saves lives when it comes to driver fatigue or medical episodes. The RAV4 also has an advanced integrated Emergency Assistance safety system through the TOYOTA Connected Services App, some features must be paid for through a subscription but the Automatic Collision Notification and built-in SOS Emergency Call button is FREE. You may be driving on a road where you can’t use your adaptive cruise control and you may have an accident. Or you may be alone and feel unsafe. You may be out in the country somewhere for example. If you need help all you have to do is press the SOS button on the roof of the car and Emergency Services will be sent to your exact GPS coordinates location. This works on the 4G and 5G Telstra network and is free for the life of the network. If you are unresponsive, the car has built in crash detection sensors and will automatically contact Emergency ervices and send them to your location. This is great peace of mind, especially if you do a lot of country driving, or drive long distances or drive alone. These safety feature was one of the main reasons for me buying this car also. The RAV4 drives beautifully, I would have to say it is the best car I have ever owned in my life and I have owned countless cars over my 40 years of driving. It’s smooth, the steering is nice and responsive. It’s comfortable there’s plenty of leg and head room. It’s large in the back especially when you fold the seats down. It comfortably fits 3 adult passengers in the back. If you have two passengers in the back there is a pull down armrest in the middle with cupholders. There’s air vents in the back and charging ports. The passengers in the back can choose to have the back of their seat in two positions either more a upright or slightly back. I really wanted heated seats however I was not going to pay thousands of dollars more just to have heated seats when I didn’t want all the other features so I simply bought a 12 V plug in lumbar back cushion for my driver seat which is both heated and a massager for just $40 from Autobarn with a 2 year warranty. I upgraded the sound system which cost me around $1500 and because they only had white vehicles available I had a professional body wrap done on the sides to make it stand out. I absolutely love driving my RAV4. It has Adaptive Cruise Control with a radar allowing for 3 different distances you can choose to maintain behind the car in front - when they slow down your car automatically slows down as well, even if they come to a full stop you gently come to a full stop right behind them, then you just tap the accelerator when they begin to move and your car will gradually build up to speed; if they go faster you continue doing your set speed, when the speed limit changes you simply press a button on the steering wheel you can click quickly and go down or up by 1 km at a time or keep the button pressed longer to go down 10 or 20 km for example. ACC is great when you’re on a long trip or if you have aches and pains in your leg. There is also a ‘HOLD’ button on the console, once pressed, every time you come to a complete stop and have to wait at traffic lights for example, the word ‘HOLD’ will light up on the instrument cluster in Orange and it will hold the brake in place; it saves you constantly pressing your foot on the brake pedal while you wait. As I have arthritis in my knees and sciatica in my right leg and hip, I find it extremely helpful and I use this feature every time I drive, once you turn the engine off, you need to reset it when you turn the engine back on. It also has Eco Mode to save on fuel, especially on long trips in cruise control or when you’re using your air conditioning, Eco Mode is particularly good for driving in the city when you have stop start traffic and a lot of your driving is in EV mode when the car is running off the hybrid battery instead of the petrol engine. Normal Mode is the general driving mode, great for normal urban driving. It will give your acceleration more power than Eco Mode especially when turning across traffic or merging. Sport Mode is for more spirited driving and windy roads. Sport mode is particularly good for hills as it gives the acceleration more power and the car feels more ‘zippy’ to drive, however you will use more fuel driving in this mode, I only use it for steep hills and windy mountainous roads but it is not recommended to use Sport Mode in the wet. It is best to drive in Eco or Normal Mode. I got the GX model because it’s basic and all the controls are easy to use, both the instrument cluster and the multimedia screen are extremely easy to use there’s controls on the steering wheel as well. I like the fact that you don’t have to go into the multimedia screen for everything, it has push buttons for the air-conditioning and heater and knobs for the temperature and volume. It has Apple CarPlay, Android CarPlay and Bluetooth with USB ports and 12 V. It has road sign recognition so there’s no excuse for speeding. If you’re listening to music and you start to go above the speed limit your music will go down and the screen will appear red. It has auto wipers auto high beams daytime running lamps, fog lamps and they’re all led as well. I watched multiple tutorials on the RAV4 - everything from maintenance to hybrid driving techniques; and since the RAV4 was the best selling SUV in the world, it was not a hard decision to make. The base model GX had everything I needed. All the RAV4 models have the same safety systems built into them. The higher models just have extra features which I did not really need. I bought my RAV4 in July 2025 the brand-new price was $49,706, drive away, but there was a 5 - 6 month wait on new cars so I bought a 2024 August build RAV4 with just 15,000 km for $44,321 (saving, $5,385‼️); because I had bought all my other cars from the same dealership I got a fantastic deal - they even paid my registration transfers for me with 6 months registration and a bonus year of warranty so I had the equivalent warranty of a brand-new RAV4 which is 7 years (+ 1 bonus added year) and 10 years on the hybrid battery, with fixed price servicing for the remainder of the first 5 years. A hybrid car suited me very well because I am a naturally conservative driver, as hybrid cars are better driven with slower acceleration from takeoff - although they do move very quickly if you put your foot down but if you’re fuel economical like I am you will drive it conservativey; gliding and braking gently to a stop, where possible when you see the lights ahead have changed to red also helps with fuel economy because gliding and coming to a gentle stop with gentle braking you are charging your hybrid battery to give you more EV driving rather than using the petrol engine more often. There is no point in driving up to a red light fast and then having to stop quickly and then put your foot down when it turns green. Hybrid cars use regenerative braking to recharge the hybrid battery. The battery also charges as you are cruising along especially downhill. Brakes last about 3 - 4 times longer than normal brake pads because you only use the brake pads when you brake heavily. Fuel economy is phenomenal in the 2.5 L hybrid engine. I do 80% freeway driving (5 trips a week consisting of 25 KM urban driving at around 70 KM per hour with a few traffic lights where I use the hybrid ‘pulse and glide’ driving method, which provides much better fuel economy in urban traffic; and 40 KM freeway driving at 80 to 85KM per hour using Adaptive Cruise Control in Eco mode and I get between 4 to 4.3L per 100 KM (TOYOTA states 4.8 L per 100 KM). TOYOTA states for the 2 L petrol RAV4 that it uses 6 to 6.5 L per 100 KM combined. Hybrid cars are more efficient in city driving and low speeds. They use more fuel on the freeway that’s why I drive at 80 - 85 km/h instead of 100. It really makes a difference. I can do my 5 weekly trips on the freeway for 80 km at 100 km/h but my fuel consumption increases to around 5.8 - 6 L per 100 KM so by taking a more economical route and slowing my speed down on the part of the freeway I can’t avoid driving on, I save quite a bit on fuel and with the price of fuel these days and being on a pension I need to save every dollar I can. What is the point of buying a hybrid if you are going to drive it fast and accelerate it into the ground? It beats the purpose! I turn adaptive cruise control off when I drive up and down steep inclines and declines as it does not put as much pressure and stress on the transmission as it tries to maintain the same speed. I only use adaptive cruise control on flat roads or slight inclines and declines. For very steep inclines and declines and winding roads I drive in Sport mode (except in the wet, when I use Normal mode); when driving down steep declines I use the ’S’ gear to prevent wearing out the brake pads and allowing the gears to keep the car moving in a slower mode descending. During the week I also do around 10 short trips of around 3 to 5 km in city driving and multiple short trips are not very good for hybrid engines. In the long-term you need to do frequent freeway drives to get the engine to optimal temperature to not only burn off carbon buildup but moisture that gets into the engine and fuel system; so when I am on the freeway once a fortnight I do a very spirited drive at 100 km/h for 40 minutes. I use 95 Shell and BP fuel in my RAV4 for the additional cleaning agents in the fuel along with PEA (Polyetheramine) fuel additives 4 times a year; even though the RAV4 has a dual fuel injection system having both port and direct fuel injection to help reduce carbon buildup on the manifolds, the many freeway trips I drive as well as the regular spirited driving, using nothing but top quality fuel and a PEA fuel system cleaning agent 4 times a year will not only help reduce carbon buildup but keep my car running much better with less mechanical issues in the long-term. Another thing I love about the RAV4 is the automatic transmission in the hybrid. It has an E-CVT transmission which has no belts or pulleys but an ‘E’lectronic planetary gear system which is described as being the most robust, smooth and fuel economical transmissions ever built, often described as “bullet-proof” whereas the petrol only RAV4 uses an eight speed automatic transmission. With regular transmission fluid changes at approximately every 80,000 KM you will never need to replace your transmission in a RAV4 - but you need to look after it - sealed transmission units are not ‘lifetime’ fluid that never needs changing as claimed. It needs to be changed. Transmission fluid gets extremely hot and gets fine particles of metal throughout over time which can eventually lead to gears slipping; once this has occurred it is too late to change the transmission fluid as it is the small metal particles that are keeping your gears in place, changing the fluid at this stage will cause more gear slippage creating an even bigger problem. Coolant and inverter coolant is just as important and also needs to be changed more regularly than TOYOTA suggests, even though TOYOTA has long life coolant, coolant becomes acidic over time, leaving it can literally start eating away at your car from the inside out without you even realising it. Regular servicing is just as important, TOYOTA recommends oil changes and servicing every 15,000 km or yearly. It is important to stick to this TOYOTA logbook routine to ensure you don’t break your warranty especially for the hybrid battery as it needs to be checked and serviced yearly, the air vents and filters for the hybrid battery need to be cleaned regularly to allow good airflow and stop the hybrid battery overheating. As well as cabin and engine air filters which can be done by yourself very easily, saving you extra at the dealership. However, I also get a service in between at JAX TYRES who use TOYOTA genuine parts, so I have them done at 6 monthly intervals or around 8,000 KM. If you want a car that is going to last you a long time, you can’t beat a RAV4. They are virtually unbreakable even when sticking to TOYOTA‘s recommended scheduled servicing but if you want longevity I would suggest the extra oil changes and the fluid changes along with conservative driving. Of course it costs you extra but it’s basically engine insurance. I don’t have any cash left and can’t get a car loan being on a pension so that’s why I put so much research into choosing this car because I knew it was the last chance I had at buying a car to last me as long as possible. I’m almost 60 and I’m certain that this car will out do me.

Love the car. Bougjt it 2023 brand new. Hybrid. Very economical. Very small amount of petrol consumption. All features are great. Very large boot and comfortable to travel on long distances.

After owning a BMW E39 525i for many years I was concerned about driving experience of moving to a front drive 2025 20th Anniversary Edition Mazda 6… Read more

2.5l turbo. First drive dispelled my concerns completely. The 6 is a real match with the E39 for ride, comfort and handling the steering and driving dynamics and the boot is huge. The 2.5 turbo engine is a revelation with bags of torque and more than adequate power with reasonable cruising fuel economy of better than 7l/100kms. The automatic transmission is one of the best I have ever experienced with almost imperceptible shifts and smooth power delivery and much better than most of the CVVT's out there. My purchase was based on the Japanese build quality of the Mazda (second to none), reliability, availability of parts and servicing. The interior of the 6 is spacious and a beautiful place to inhabit for long distance driving. Minor issues such as lack of traction control (careful with the throttle from a standstill on wet roads) and the age of the MZD infotainment system are minor irritations that one can live with. To borrow an old Jaguar marketing slogan "Grace, pace and space"

The ASX is our "family car". It's a solid build which continues to serve us well after several years. We did have an issue with the touch screen being unresponsive but this was repaired at no cost by Mitsubishi (apparently a known problem). Show details

This is my third review on my April 2023 Mazda 2, white pure with a six speed manual with tinted windows and a few other inclusions such as LED… Read more

headlights (marvellous), lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert (fantastic). Ok so the plastics are scratchy and the infotainment system is small at around 8 inches but it is very clear. And cupholders in the back and centre armrest storage bin would have been nice (I fitted all of these items at much cheapter prices). However, the drive of this car is excellent, a beautiful six speed manual box that shifts precisely and a clutch that is so well matched that city driving is a breeze. Combine that with fuel economy that is consistent at around 6.5L/100kms as well as sharp handling and direct sterring and this car given its design age is truly fantastic for what it costs. However, the greatest improvement I have made to the car is the fitment of 195 instead of 185s still on the standard 15" alloy rims and what a difference. Ride is much smoother, road noise is reduced and handling in tight corners is much sharper. I throughly receomend upsizing. Overall a great car for the money, this si where the real value is, everything you need but note this car needs to be driven, you can't just lope along but as both a city and highway car it is truly fit for purpose.

I would not recommend. The car is two years old. Recall last year for a battery replacement then broke down in February 2026 and March. It’s now May… Read more

and still no car. Nissan customer service very poor. No guide to when my car will repaired. Terrible!!

Great car... have done multiple interstate trips with 3 kids and works fine. We have long fuel range which is great for remote travel after hours. No issues in 3 years and good value services. Actually has a real spare tyre. Show details

After recently spending over $42K to purchase a Kia Sportage I was very bitterly disappointed to discover that a hardcopy version of the owners… Read more

manual was not supplied! How ridiculous to expect customers to use their electronic devices to access important information needed when familiarising yourself with a new car! For instance waiting at traffic lights and a warning light illuminates on the dash. You can't pick up your phone to determine what it means can you? I have incurred extra expense in having a hardcopy printed and bound for my own reference and had I known this fact prior to deciding between 2 differing cars I would have chosen the other vehicle and will probably not consider Kia for my next new car purchase.

I bought a Mazda CX-5B 10 months ago. For the most part I really love it. But there's one feature that's a deal killer. Knowing what I know now, I… Read more

wouldn't buy it again. The remote key is a piece of junk. I've had to press the buttons up to 15 times to get it to work. Lock and unlock. And if you don't lock it, someone can hop in, start it, and drive it away. I've tried new batteries. I've tried both keys it came with. It's downright dangerous. I also own a Mazda 6. Never had a problem. Until Mazda fixes this, stay away.

I have the 2023 Forester so I've had almost 3 years with it and done about 60,000 k.m.of uninterrupted motoring. The tyres are still pretty good with… Read more

another potential 10,000km.. Having good clearance and all wheel drive handles well on dirt roads and a bit of mud. I do drive a few kilometres on dirt weekly and the car does well. I love the unobstructed vision all round making this car very easy to stay safe. Brakes are great. A full size spare is with this car and I wouldn't want to be without it. The spare has no tyre pressure sensor and it might be nice if it did. I like the size and space for luggage. Aircon is great, seat heating something I never thought about but it's great. Auto lights, wipers and keyless ignition are very nice. Keyless open and locking is great and so is the ability to remove the key from the electronic part so you can take the key for a swim. Space is fairly comfortable for 5 adults. The car runs well on. 91 unleaded and is quite economical returning around 7.8 l per 100km on highway driving. I have no complaints about CVT transmissions. It is smooth and always in the right gear. The insurance for it has been very reasonable. My record is very good.

I have it serviced at a dealer's workshop who is much more fair priced than the new car dealership. Happy to avoid big dealership prices. Service intervals are reasonable. I don't have deep concerns or complaints but there are annoying things. 1. Eyesight fails to work when it rains and if you're driving at highway speed and a downpour happens it shuts off cruise control and it isn't smooth to rapidly be decelerating. I'd rather not have it at all. The windscreen has cameras in it I believe so a smashed screen would need careful attention. I've never lost a screen in my lifetime of driving so I don't worry much about it. Heads up display would have been far more useful and keeps driver focus where it should be - on the road. I really think that is much smarter than all the other junk. The car has an excellent turning circle. 2. Stop start technology is awful and it is shuddering on restart. A rubbish idea. 3. Cabin noise is a bit high. 4. I dislike adaptive cruise control, hate beeping out of lane warnings, telling me to watch the road when I am looking at all aspects not just straight ahead. 5. Auto breaking is not anywhere near smooth as my human touch. If it thinks you are not braking soon enough or getting too close to an object it will auto brake with a horrible shudder. Modern tech is just not great and if there was a one button way to turn most of it off I would. 6. The sound system is pretty terrible. I had an XV prior to this car and it had a much better sound. 7. It is not a soft roader. I think they could have done better, maybe via seating. You'll get a much better ride out of a Mazda CX5 but it won't do what the Forester does .

This is a gentle giant, Titanium TDi wagon. Drives well, economical, spacious and comfortable. Size is comparable to a Falcon. Luggage area greater… Read more

than Holden. Ford dealer serviced yearly since new. No concerns at 90,000 + KMs. Love the diesel engine, just purrs on the highway. Melbourne Western Suburbs to Adelaide City centre, 2 pax plus luggage, topped up at Horsham and refilled in Adelaide. Unfortunately, there is nothing out there to replace it, an SUV is not my scene. Not at all interested in electric cars or Chinese. Might have to be a Mazda 6 wagon.

Mitsubishi sold me a car with a faulty fuel gauge. Luckily found out only a few kms after turning off the M4 after midnight. since then have… Read more

repeatedly washed their hands of doing anything to rectify the situation by blaming the now 3 diabolical service centres who have either refused point blank to address the issue (Camden Valley) or blatantly lied straight to my face about doing the diagnostic work that is required (Castle Hill). Third Mitsubishi Ive bought. NEVER AGAIN. If you want any defects fixed understand Mitsubishi will take ZERO responsibility for them. STEER CLEAR!

It's the last of its kind, and if you care about your fuel bill, that's a good thing. The Patrol Warrior is a great out-of-the-box experience for… Read more

those looking for a fully built and engineered 4WD built to factory standards. With help from Premcar, these Nissan Patrols look, drive and sound better than the standard Patrol.

If you're lucky enough to have not bought one early, Nissan have even updated the interior to finally move the Patrol's insides out from the late 2010's. The new screen and instrument cluster make a world of a difference in day-to-day liveability.

It's a car for those who know they need the space, the capacity and the power. It's an awesome option if you plan to spend a lot of time away from the road and big cities. It also doubles as a far more affordable V8 powered alternatives to a Defender V8 or G63 AMG.

The trade-off is the fuel bill. It's massive. You're required to fill with premium to extract all the performance you pay for from the naturally aspirated 5.6L petrol V8 too. The rolling resistance from the all-terrain tyres and ancient auto gearbox increases your fuel consumption compared to some more modern rivals. And it doesn't help that this car is functionally a brick in the world of aerodynamics.

It's a reliable and easy to live with 4x4 for those who can afford to park and fuel. If you're short on European 4x4 SUV money, it's a logical choice if you're chasing V8 power and sounds. Otherwise, it's really a statement piece for those who don't use the Patrol to its full off-road potential.

Bought a new Honda HRV in late 2016. In 2021 during 50k service a transmission oil leak was confirmed by Honda dealer. Vehicle still in warranty at… Read more

this time.Action was to monitor. At next service the leak was again confirmed and leak was supposedly remedied by replacing transmission housing seal (2023) at a cost to me of $960 as the vehicle was now out of warranty. 16 months later (2025) there is still an oil leak this time the Honda dealer says that the leak is due to porosity of the transmission housing casting. From a literature search, it appears that the cracking evident in the photos is due to a defective casting process, a phenomenum know as "rats tails", this is not something which develops in time, it is a manufacturing defect caused by incorrect temperature control during the casting process. QAQC processes should prevent defective components like this one being used. Honda Australia have been contacted about supplying a replacement transmission and they have refused. A case has now been raised with consumer protection so we shall see how this progresses. Update - After Honda Australia was contacted by Consumer Protection they agreed that the fault was not due to wear and tear and agreed to pay for the repairs. I should not have needed to refer this case to Consumer Protection as logic and common sense should have prevailed!!

D 7:56 AM (0 minutes ago) to me I’m absolutely loving my SsangYong Musso XLV 2024 — such an underrated vehicle in today’s market. Love that KGM has… Read more

a longstanding heritage with Mercedes-Benz which makes the brand a better choice of vehicle shaping their build quality, durability and engineering standards. It's a win, win for me so thanks for that!!

It drives beautifully, feels solid on the road, and has been completely reliable with regular servicing. For the price point, it genuinely competes with the bigger names and holds its own — definitely a dark horse in the marketplace!!!

The interior surprised me too — the Apple CarPlay and screen clarity are excellent, giving it a really modern, premium feel.

If you’re considering a dual cab, I’d highly recommend giving the Musso a look. It offers great value, comfort, and drivability without the hefty price tag.

Is there less than 1 star? I had a BMW 316i 2015 start falling apart as soon as its hit 75000kms. Everything went wrong from coolant, leaking oil and… Read more

now drivetrain. BMW refused to help although the car has been serviced by them until now. My friend had a Deawoo which is a better car than this BMW. Please avoid buying this so call luxury prestige car waste of money. No service and no quality. I refused to buy another BMW even if they sell it to me for $10000. Lots of stresses the day I got this lemon BMW. Less stress dont own a BMW

Roller Cover CSE: Toyota knew about the fault and still charged me to fix it Bought a 2023 HiLux Rogue for commercial use. The electric Roller Cover… Read more

started malfunctioning — exactly the fault described in Toyota Australia's own Customer Service Exercise (CSE) issued in July 2024, affecting 14,032 HiLux Rogues produced between May 2020 and November 2023. Here's what makes this worse: Toyota never contacted me about the CSE. Not by SMS, email, or mail — nothing. So when the cover failed, I had no idea it was a known manufacturer defect. I took it to Nunawading Toyota, paid $99, and they handed the car back in worse condition than it arrived — completely inoperable. I filmed it failing the moment I stepped outside the service centre. When I contacted Toyota's Customer Assistance Centre, they told me in writing there was "no outstanding recall" on my vehicle. That directly contradicts their own press release. The Roller Cover motor can overheat and continue running, draining your battery and potentially leaving you stranded. Toyota calls this "may cause overheating." I call it a safety issue they buried in corporate language. Vehicle unusable for over a month. Real commercial losses. Now at VCAT (Case C2236/2026). If you own a HiLux Rogue, check your VIN against the CSE range: https://pressroom.toyota.com.au/PressRelease?pr-code=4d013a7a-50d5-408e-80ad-ebb0efe01155 Don't wait for Toyota to contact you. They won't.

Excellent engine, best cvt of the lot, comfortable for long journeys. Excellent value. Show details

Just purchased 2026 sorento S. My main grip is NO USB ports in 2nd or 3rd row, there is a 12 volt station there. How out dated is this. I will have… Read more

my grsndkids in the car at times and will have to purchase something so they can charge phones. To people with kids this could be a Deal breaker. Kia get your act together and port these ports in. For $60,000 i would expect them. Hope the car goes ok.

Reliable mid size SUV, have bought it second hand and sold after 150K KM, didn't face any major issues, despite I missed few services, there was oil seepage but not sure if it was common issue with others, overall its a safer SUV to ride with family Show details

For the money, it's a great car – I bought a demo model in 2018. 5 years later with 50,000 km on the odo, I haven't had any issues at all. For the price, the features it has, and its… Read more

reliability, you really can't go past it. A couple of things to note: - have the tyre pressure up to 38 instead of the recommended 36 - it helped the drive quite a bit (a tyre place put me onto this). - use the B (brake) on the CVT auto to help slow down the car so you don't chew through the front brake pads (a tip from a dealer).

What causes fan on for around 5mins after the engine is off? – What causes fan on for at less 5mins after the engine is off especially reverse park my Nissan qashqai? Coolant replace every second year and the water temperature always stay below half on the cold side. Is that possible CVT is overheating? Show details

Have 2, 2015 with 320K and 2023 with 5K as I don't use it much- prefer the old one which I didn't sell as it's more user friendly. Both are the most… Read more

basic model, plain White. The rule for hassle free reliability is to buy the most base model. No climate control or tailgate issues likey in the 2023 as some people describe- it hasn't got them to go wrong. The 2015 has been ok. Now has a very slight sweating from transfer case seal and steer pump, but no need to touch them, maybe for a long time yet. Clutch action is still excellent after 320K. Every last other detail on the car is in perfect order.

Had to twist arms a bit to get the new knuckles done by the dealer on the 2025, but all done. Car seems fine. Only driven once a fortnight as per dealer instructions, and no battery issues at all, as per other comments. I do keep the keys well over 10m away.

Different opinions out there on how Isuzu Australia fulfills statutory Legislated warranty. I have found them quite ok but with a bit of legal encouragement in one case. People with an honest statutory warranty claim should not be afraid to start legal action, but the best approach is to try and see both sides of an issue and try and reach a sensible compromise, which can make life simpler.