Firstly, I really like the styling. Somehow, Kia has managed to make a large SUV look sleek rather than bulky. I’m also a fan of the interior design and overall ambience. Everything is well laid out and feels premium. One small gripe is that the air-conditioning controls sit within the large central touchscreen and can be a little awkward to use. That said, the 25-inch display itself is impressive.

There are some clever design touches too, like the front sunshades with a slide-out section that offers extra protection when pulled to the side. The wireless charging tray means no cables cluttering up the cabin, and wireless smartphone connectivity makes staying connected easy. Dual-zone climate control also allows me to keep bub at a comfortable temperature, which every mum will appreciate.

My music taste has definitely shifted from my usual playlists to a steady stream of nursery rhymes, but I still love the premium BOSE sound system — and so does bub.

Priced from around $86,000 plus on-road costs, the Sorento GT-Line PHEV is expensive — about $12,000 more than the regular hybrid, which I would choose.

Aside from the price, the Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD gets the mum-and-bub approval.

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Buyers of the GT-Line PHEV could look at : Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger Hybrid, Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Touring, Mazda CX-80, Subaru Outback,

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 The Kia Sorento comes with a five-star ANCAP safety rating, which is reassuring when your precious bub is on board. That peace of mind really matters.

One feature I especially like is the 360-degree camera system. Suburban car parks can be tight, and it makes reversing much easier. The digital centre mirror is another standout — even when the boot is packed full of baby gear, I can still clearly see what’s behind me.

Blind spots are always a concern, and with blind-spot monitoring and blind-spot collision-avoidance, I’m alerted if I’ve missed something. There are curtain airbags covering the first and second rows, although not the third row.

New mums are often tired, so I appreciate the little things that quietly help without needing extra thought. If it rains, the wipers activate. When it gets dark, the headlights come on. The large head-up display keeps important information right in my line of sight, helping me stay focused on the road.

The front seats are particularly comfortable and supportive, with heating and cooling. When I’m in the back seat with bub, there are USB ports for convenience, and rear pull-up sunshades.

Legroom can feel a little tight when sitting beside bub, but there’s plenty of headroom.

Overall, the Kia Sorento GT-Line gets a big tick from mum and bub for safety.

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This large SUV has been a favourite over the years. However, the new, bigger and better Palisade has just been released.

It comes with a longer wheelbase, longer body and more interior space.

Thankfully it also retains pleasant styling and looks smaller than it actually is.

Launching in a single Calligraphy Hybrid model, the new Palisade comes with eight seats. There is the option for seven seats with middle row captains’ chairs.

The new turbo hybrid electric petrol engine provides more power and torque than either of the previous petrol or diesel engines. It also has better fuel economy. It comes with a six speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive capability.

Hyundai has also taken the opportunity to tune the suspension for Australian conditions.

Being a hybrid there are some clever features like the vehicle 2 load capacity. This allows user to charge devices and use power appliances as well as use the infotainment and climate control air conditioning when the engine is off.

Pricing for the Hyundai Palisade is from a bit under $90,000 dollars plus the usual costs. Given the size and level of luxury, that’s excellent value for money.

Ill be driving the Palisade in the coming weeks for a better look at how good it is as a new mums car so stay tuned.

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What I want to chat about today is safety. All new mums want their baby to be safe everywhere. That especially applies while driving.

There are the obvious safety features that give the Outback a five star safety rating. But there is much more.

I love the fact that there are airbags everywhere. The Outback also has a ring shaped safety cell protecting the occupants.

Where the Subaru adds more is in things such

• Symmetrical All Wheel Drive system. All four wheels are driving all the time which is great in wet, slippery or icy conditions
• Driver monitoring system – that alerts you if you are becoming drowsy or distracted
• Eye-Sight: a system exclusive to Subaru that predicts what is happening outside the car
• Vehicle dynamics that includes emergency braking forward and in reverse.
• If you do happen to get in a front on accident the engine is designed to slide down under the body cell away form people.

There are other features that you really don’t think about too much but are important. Like a tyre pressure monitoring system that tells you if your tyres are going flat. Automatic wipers and headlights. And if your hands are full there is voice controls so that you aren’t distracted from driving.

The Outback is designed to be one of the =safest SUVs on the market and that’s very comforting with my baby on board.

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I drove the top spec Azami with the SP option pack. This adds luxury and comfort features like:

• 21 inch alloy wheels,
• Gloss black exterior highlights
• Tan Nappa leather seat trim
• Suede finish on the dash and two tone colour steering wheel.

It certainly adds some pizzaz to the interior.

The CX-70 comes with either  a 3.3 litre mild hybrid petrol or diesel engine. Both are suitable and provide plenty or performance and the diesel has much better economy. That’s what I drove and I really appreciated the driving style.

The CX-70 Azami is quite large but doesn’t feel like it while driving. It is easy to park in tight suburban car parks. I also like the styling.

There is plenty of room for both front seat occupants and you feel comfortable immediately.

Rear seats have reasonable leg , knee and head room. There are two isofix and top tether points for a baby seat. Being a five-seat model, the boot space is huge and there is plenty of room for luggage or baby stroller and more.

Priced from a little under $89,000 dollars plus the usual costs it’s a touch expensive. The quality is there but the question is, will people spend that much on a Mazda SUV.

I would.

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This vehicle is specifically designed for family transport  around the city. Being the GT-Line it is fully equipped with everything Kia can fit in there including:

• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated rear outer seats
• Digital rear view mirror and
• Bose surround audio system

Its especially comfortable inside and with the large expanse of screens, the driver has all the information they need at their fingertips

There is also a 10-inch Head up display above the thick rimmed steering wheel. Although this does polarise out with sunglasses on.

The real story is the 1.6 litre petrol hybrid engine. It has reasonable performance and excellent economy. I averaged around 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres for the week. Not bad for a large SUV.

For new families there are isofix and top tether pints for baby seats and the boot is large enough with the rear seats folded, for all the gear you need. Rear seats have plenty of leg and knee room for adults and baby seats. The rear seats are best left for shorter occupants.

Priced from $70,330 dollars plus the usual costs its also pretty good value.

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These include:

• fully locking front and rear differentials,
• 18-inch alloy wheels with higher-profile all-terrain tyres, and
• a range of unique design touches.

Other model wide improvements include.

• A larger and fully digital 12.3-inch multi-information display
• Wireless Android Auto joining wireless Apple CarPlay
• Additional USB-C ports

Buyers have a choice between two powerful and refined twin-turbocharged V6 powertrains. A 3.3-litre LX 500d diesel with 227kW and700Nm. And the 3.5-litre LX 600 petrol making 305kW and 650Nm.

Both powertrains are teamed to an intelligent 10-speed automatic transmission, driving all four wheels through a full-time four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing and a 3,500kg braked towing capacity.

For the buyers looking for opulence the he LX Ultra Luxury features two VIP-style individual rear seats. These come with

• with 48-degree recline,
• exclusive quilting,
• massage function and
• a rear centre console with seat and audio controls.

The LX Ultra Luxury now adds a front wireless smartphone charger to match the existing charger in the rear and is offered exclusively in LX 600 guise.

Pricing for the Lexus LX range starts at $158,700 through to $220,900 plus the usual costs.

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I often think of the Genesis as a luxury premier brand without the price tag. The GV80 SUV is priced from a bit under $130,000 plus the usual costs. Considering that includes everything that was previously part of the luxury pack option that’s actually excellent value.

It’s a big SUV but doesn’t look that large. The styling is surprisingly sleek.

Inside its all luxury. Deeply cushioned seats that cocoon the occupants, expansive driver instrument and central screen and the feeling of opulence all around.

There is a choice of six or seven seats, depending on what your circumstances are. I do like the six-seat option. There are Isofix mounting points on the two outer middle row seats with top tether points as well.

Boot space ranges from minimal, when using all three rows, through to cavernous with all seats folded. Plenty of room for luggage or a baby stroller and gear.

Performance comes from a 3.5 litre V6 twin turbo petrol engine. It’s a little thirsty but with All wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission, it allows sporty performance. 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds isn’t too bad considering its size.

One thing that really was noticeable was just how smooth and quiet the GV80 is to drive. It simply cruises effortlessly.

I have to say I really enjoyed my time in the GV80 SUV.

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There are a few models, and this is the top model in the range. It comes with everything you would expect Lexus to put in it for luxury, comfort and safety.

Its stylish, in a conservative way, and very luxurious inside. The RX seems to cocoon the occupants, making them feel relaxed instantly.

I do like the interior dash and central screen layout, and the nice thick F Sport leather steering wheel. Another chich feature is the door handles with simple one touch functionality.

The RX 500h comes with a 2.4 litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine. This allows for plenty of performance, without being an outright sports SUV. It also comes with either front wheel drive or all-wheel drive.  I would choose the All-Wheel Drive version every time.

It does feel a little big to drive and over bonnet visibility is restricted, but overall, it’s a delight to be in. It smooth, quiet and comfortable. Everything you would expect.

Lexus hybrid engines are excellent, and we averaged around 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres for the week.

The Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance is priced around $125,000 dollars plus the usual costs. That is about $40,000 dollars over the entry model, but you do get a lot for your money.

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This size SUV as a hybrid or PHEV makes sense. It’s also an increasingly popular segment.

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