My first impressions of the Outlander is I actually like the design. It’s a little boxy but manages to hide its size quite well.

Step inside and you immediately are impressed with the space. Theres lots of it.

In both versions the front seats are exceptionally comfortable. Quilted leather along with heating and ventilation keeps you feeling relaxed. For those cold winter mornings, the steering wheel is heated as well.

Rear seat leg room is generous, and the seats are better designed for two people. Both outer seats have isofix and top tether points.

Access is not bad, but the wheel arches do get in the way a touch.

But placing bub in the  baby seat is easy and the wide opening doors make that simple. There is a pull up sunshade for the rear windows to keep bub comfortable.

Being a five seat version, boot space is practical and the load height means that you aren’t struggling to place gear back there.

I almost forgot to mention the hands free tailgate opening. Just kick under the sensor if you have your hands full and the boot opens.

The opening height can be adjusted for low roof garages as well.

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The Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed/ Tourer  has strong competition with:

• Haval H6
• Peugeot 3008 GT
• Nissan X-Trail
• Honda CRV
• Kia Sorento
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• BYD Sealion 6
• Mazda CX-70
• Skoda Kodiaq

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But the Ariya saves its best for when you open the door.

Step inside, and this is the star of the show. A flat floor, a lounge-like cabin, and a beautiful wood-look dash with hidden, illuminated touch controls. Twin 12.3-inch screens, suede-like finishes, and a calm, airy space that genuinely feels a class above its price.

On the road, it’s all about the serenity. The single front motor delivers 160 kilowatts and 300 newton-metres — smooth and effortless
rather than urgent — while the supple suspension soaks up the bumps and the cabin stays beautifully hushed.

The 63 kilowatt-hour battery offers around 350 kilometres of range, with ten to eighty percent in roughly 35 minutes.

From $55,000 The Nissan Ariya is a stylish, serene and surprisingly affordable slice of calm.

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Nissan Ariya – Buyers could also look at:

This is a popular segment with strong competition form a lot of brands.

• Subaru Solterra
• DEEPAL S07
• Peugeot e-2008
• Kia EV5
• Hyundai IONIC 5
• LEAPMOTOR C10
• VW ID4
• IM5
• Toyota BZ4X
• BYD Sealion 7

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Priced from $141,500 dollars plus the usual costs is possibly a little expensive for many mums, but you get a lot for your money.

Just because you are a mum doesn’t mean you should forget about style. And the Genesis GV80 is definitely stylish. Especially in the black as we had.

Inside its luxury and comfort all the way. Beautiful Nappa leather seats with a suede trim are both heated and ventilated. And they are so supportive and comfortable to sit in. The massage function is perfect for destressing rushed mums.

I love the red highlight stitching on the seats as well as the mood lighting.

With a huge digital screen in front of you that combines the drivers’ instruments and central touch screen, you have everything you need to see clearly displayed.

The back seats are deeply sculptured for two people. You could squeeze a third in if needed.

There are two isofix and three top tether points for the baby seat.

Fitting the seat is easy with wide opening doors. Little features like rear window shades,  rear seat heating, massage function and slide adjustment and lumbar support add to the comfort if you need to sit back there to keep bub happy.

Boot space is large but a little restricted by the coupe styling.

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Genesis GV80 Coupe Black – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the GV80 Coupe Black are in an unusual segment. There are a few to choose from.

Better potential choices could be Audi Q8, Audi Q7, BMW X6, Mercedes Benz GLE Coupe , Lexus RX 450H, Mazda CX-90, Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid

Some more left field choices could be Peugeot 408 GT Hybrid,  VW Touareg

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It’s been a while since I have driven one, so I jumped at the opportunity.

The adage – the more things change the more they stay the same,  comes to mind.

There is a familiarity about the design, it’s become more stylish and sleeker but yet unmistakably Golf.

Look inside and it still has the Houndstooth cloth seat fabric. I’ve never been a fan, but enthusiasts love it. Manual seat adjustments again not a fan, but the seats are especially supportive and comfortable.

For a smallish hatch, it fits my lager than average bear sized frame easily.

Start the engine and that familiar rasp from the exhaust beckons driver engagement.

With a 2.0L turbo petrol engine, 7 speed DSG transmission and front wheel drive, we are all set.

The Golf GTi will do 0-100km/h in around 6 seconds.

But the appeal isn’t outright speed. It’s the balance.

Very few cars feel as balanced as the Golf GTi.

Its pure driver heaven. Even around town its fun. Head out to longer windy stretches of road and its almost euphoric. This is the type of car you go for a drive and come back feeling happy. Its that simple

VW Golf GTi is priced from $59,890 plus the usual costs and that’s a performance bargain.

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VW Golf GTi – Buyers could also look at:

• Hyundai i30N, 
• Subaru WRX Sportswagon, 
• Toyota Corolla GR Sport
• Honda Type R, 
• Renault Megane RS,
• Audi S3.

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They have been absent for few years now but have just announced they are the naming rights partner of the 2026 Rally Tasmania.

Now officially renamed the Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania.

Taking place in August as the fourth round of the 2026 EROAD Australian Rally Championship (ARC), the Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania will once again bring the country’s best rally drivers to the picturesque beachside town of Burnie.

The partnership celebrates the arrival of the all-new Subaru Outback Wilderness to Australia – the most rugged and adventure-focused iteration of the iconic Subaru Outback range – while reinforcing Subaru’s long-standing connection with rallying and Tasmania’s unique gravel roads.

I have been a couple of time s as a spectator to this rally, and I have to say its awesome fun. So, if you are planning a trip to Tasmania in August this year, make sure to take in some stages of the rally circuit as well.

It makes sense as everywhere you drive in Tasmania you see Subaru’s, mainly Outback’s. They are extremely popular there.

The 2026 Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania takes place throughout the forests surrounding Burnie, Tasmania, from 14-16 August 2026.

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Step inside — and forget everything you expect from a compact SUV. The completely flat floor, tall roofline, and clever packaging make this cabin feel like it belongs in a class above. It’s genuinely spacious in a way that surprises every single time.

Then there’s the headline number: over 500 kilometres of claimed range from an 81.4 kilowatt-hour battery. Definitely enough juice to get you around town for a week.

And it drives to match. A low centre of gravity, multi-link rear suspension, and composed handling over Australian roads — smooth, settled, and confidence-inspiring.

With all the te­ch borrowed straight from Kia’s flagship EVs. From around $65,000 drive-away.

The EV3 Earth Long Range doesn’t ask you to compromise. It asks you to reconsider what a compact electric SUV can be.

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Buyers of the Kia EV3 Earth are looking at something more than a world of Chinese brands.

Potential choices could be Alfa Romeo Junior, Peugeot e-2008,  BYD Atto 3, Lexus LBX , DEEPAL E05,

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I managed to squeeze a drive in for some thoughts.

I’ve always been fan of the Outlander. It manages to strike a good balance between interior space, safety and comfort and price.

Both the models I drove come with a 2.5 litre, 4 cylinder petrol motor. This provides 135kW of power and 244Nm of torque. Driving all four wheels through an On Demand 4WD system and an 8 step CVT.

It’s definitely no powerhouse but has adequate performance for its purpose.

The latest styling also appeals to many people. It has the advantages of SUV practicality without the bulk that some have.

Inside both these top spec  models come well equipped.

The Outlander Exceed comes with

• heated and ventilated front seats,
• heated exterior mirrors that dip in reverse, and
• aluminium pedals and more.

The Exceed Tourer has upgraded Semi-aniline Leather seat Trim – quilted brown and a 12 Speaker Dynamic Sound System.

Both have comprehensive safety features as well as wireless smart phone connectivity.

One thing I appreciate is the large boot space being a five seat version and a full size alloy spare wheel for both.

Pricing for the Outlander Exceed is from $55,890 and the Exceed Tourer from $58,740, both plus the usual costs and that’s excellent value.

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The Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed/ Tourer  has strong competition with:

• Haval H6
• Peugeot 3008 GT
• Nissan X-Trail
• Honda CRV
• Kia Sorento
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• BYD Sealion 6
• Mazda CX-70
• Skoda Kodiaq

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As I mentioned I have driven the top spec MUX-X-Terrain. A new model with all the luxuries and the 3.0 litre turbo diesel engine along with a six speed automatic transmission.

The other model I drove is the next one down, the LS-T but with the 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine and an eight speed automatic transmission.

Both of these are 4WD models. There is a base two wheel drive model with the smaller engine available.

Around town you do notice more changing between the gears in the smaller engine model. Economy is marginally better.

On highway cruising both engines hum along nicely. Again, you notice that the smaller engine will hunt more between the gears on hills etc. It’s also about one litre per 100 kilometres better in fuel.

I haven’t towed anything or taken them off road, using them purely as  family transport.

Pricing for the Isuzu MU-X starts at around $49,900 dollars through to $77,100 dollars all plus the usual costs. There is usually about $2,000 dollars difference between the engine choices.

Overall, I found the MU-X an ideal family SUV. It has the practicality of seven seats, the promise of 4WD adventures and the safety features to keep the family protected.

Isuzu MU-X gets the mum and bub tick of approval.

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Some other Isuzu MU-X Motoring Minute reviews:

• Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain 2025 review
• Touring holiday to Byron Bay –  X-Terrain
• 2025 Model update
• Touring review – LS-U 4×4 1.9L
• Isuzu MU-X 2024 MY driving impressions.

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Competition in 4WD Recreational Ute segment is tight .

There is strong competition with:

• KGM Rexton
• Toyota Prado
• Ford Everest
• GWM Tank 500

Alternative SUVs include:

• Kia Sorento
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid
• Mazda CX-70
• Mitsubishi Outlander
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Skoda Kodiaq
• Subaru Outback
• Toyota Kluger
• VW Tayron

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Unlike many others the 10 Deserts Edition strikes a subtle exterior. About the only nod is the label on the side panel.

Limited to 300 vehicles, the 10 deserts edition boasts a number of practical enhancements such as:

• Amarok 40mm lift kit.
• 275mm ground clearance
• Upgraded underbody protection.
• Continental Cross Contact ATR tyres
• Exclusive Satin Black 17” alloy wheels
• Black Sports bar and Soft tonneau cover.
• 10 Deserts Edition decal
• ‘Diamond’ embossed fabric seat package
• Amarok branded all-weather floor mats.

Powered by a 2.0 litre Bi-Turbo diesel engine, which provides 154kW of power and 500Nm of torque.

This drives all four wheels through a part time shift on the fly 4Motion system and a 10 speed Sports Automatic transmission.

The combination works well and you never seem to be in the wrong gear or wanting more performance.

I took the Amarok on both suburban and motorway driving, some dirt tracks and on the beach. It seemed to take all in its stride without fuss.

The steering is slightly heavy weighted but with good return to centre which I like, It feels more controlled. Suspension soaked up almost every bump and pothole.

Im not sure how many are left but it’s definitely worth a look as VW is now pricing them at around $60,000 driveaway and that’s outstanding value.

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The Amarok 10 Deserts Special Edition has strong competition with:

• Isuzu D-Max Blade $80,990 *MLP
• Toyota HiLux Rogue $71,990 *MLP
• Mazda BT-50 SP $73,490 *MLP
• Mitsubishi Triton Raider $74,990 *MLP
• Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior $71,643 *MLP (old model)
• Ford Ranger Tremor $75,090 *MLP

*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)

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