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Luxury5:10The XC60 has been the quiet best-seller of the premium mid-size SUV segment for years. Simone explains why the B5 Ultra is still the one to pick if you want the Volvo, not the Tesla.
Luxury7:21Genesis is making the German luxury brands work harder - and the GV70 is a big part of why. Amelia takes the 2.5T Sport through a week of suburban Sydney.
EVs7:26Hyundai-group running gear, Genesis cabin and the kind of refinement most of the German rivals lost when they went electric. Simone tests the Electrified GV70.
EVs7:44Compact luxury EV with seven seats and 4MATIC AWD. Simone tests the EQB 350 to see if Mercedes has built the family electric SUV the segment is missing.
EVs7:13Twin-motor AWD, coupe roofline, Volvo's aggressive EV strategy in physical form. Simone tests the C40 Recharge Ultimate.
EVs8:00Petrol G80 converted to electric without the EV-only styling. Quiet, properly luxurious, and a left-field choice over the equivalent BMW or Mercedes.
EVs12:20Same E-GMP platform as the IONIQ 5 and EV6, but treated like a piece of jewellery inside. Jenny tests the AWD Performance.
EVs10:12Volvo's first all-electric SUV, properly sorted in twin-motor trim. Jenny tests the XC40 Recharge.
LuxuryKorea's answer to the German luxury SUV. Amelia does a full walk around the 2022 Genesis GV70 to examine what the badge and the budget actually deliver in Australia.
4WD & SUV9:06Inline-six petrol with mild-hybrid assist, properly luxurious cabin, and Jaguar styling. Amelia tests the F-Pace P400.
LuxuryKorea's sports sedan gets a closer look in its refreshed form. Simone takes a first look at the 2022 Genesis G70 and whether it needs a German badge to make sense as a driver's car.
4WD & SUV10:123.5 L twin-turbo V6, AWD, full luxury pack. Jenny tests the petrol Genesis GV70 Sport.
EVs9:21Subcompact electric SUV from Mercedes. Amelia tests the entry-point EQ model in Australia.
4WD & SUV9:59Mid-cycle facelift, more modern cabin, entry P250 spec. Jenny tests the small Jaguar.
Hot Hatches10:36Compact luxury sedan from Genesis. V6 twin-turbo at the top of the range, properly luxurious cabin.
Luxury11:54The Supra gets a power bump for 2021. Amelia reviews the GTS with an update that adds output and a price tag to match the extra performance credentials.
Luxury8:02The E300 is Mercedes at its most traditionally executive. Simone reviews the mid-size luxury sedan still making its case in a segment facing pressure from SUVs.
LuxuryKorea's flagship luxury SUV arrives with serious intent. Simone reviews the Genesis GV80 to find out if it can back up its looks with the substance the price demands.
Luxury11:12The Genesis GV80 takes on the German trio directly. Amelia reviews whether Korea's luxury SUV has what it takes to pull buyers away from the established European names.
Luxury13:01The all-new Genesis G80 takes a direct run at the BMW 5 Series, E-Class and A6. Simone reviews whether Korea's executive sedan has the substance to match its ambition.
Luxury4:54Genesis's mid-size luxury sedan arrived in Australia with a complete redesign. Amelia looks at what the new G80 was promising before it hit showrooms.
Luxury11:37Genesis wants to be taken seriously in the premium sports sedan market. Amelia reviews the G70 in its biggest engine spec to see whether the Korean upstart has the credibility to challenge German stalwarts.
LuxuryThe 2020 Volvo S60 R-Design arrives in Australia as a fresh and Scandinavian-styled luxury sedan with a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and a sophisticated interior that marks a genuine step forward for the nameplate.
Luxury9:32Jaguar's entry-level SUV brings the cat badge to the compact crossover fight. Amelia reviews the R-Dynamic SE at the $65k mark, where the competition is fierce.
Luxury9:01The Jaguar F-Type Convertible with a 2.0-litre turbo is a controversial proposition. Jenny reviews whether the four-cylinder engine belongs in one of Britain's best-looking sports cars.
Luxury8:06The Jaguar F-Pace 25d R-Sport revisits a model CarTell has driven before, this time in the lower-output diesel trim. Jenny reviews if the entry point into F-Pace ownership still satisfies.
LuxuryThe 2019 Kia Stinger 200S brings a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive and fastback styling to the entry point of what has become one of the segment's more credible sports sedans.
Luxury8:15Jenny reviews the XC90 T6 in R-Design spec. Seven seats, petrol twin-charged engine, and a Swedish interior that still sets the benchmark for how a luxury family SUV should feel inside.
Luxury8:35Jaguar's midsize sedan makes its case against the German establishment. Jenny takes the XF R-Sport through Australian life to find out if the Jag way is worth the premium.
Jaguar at its most accessible - and the rare luxury compact SUV that doesn't feel like it's been engineered by a focus group.
Luxury9:15The Range Rover Sport commands attention before it moves a metre. Simone takes the HSE SDV6 through Australian conditions to ask whether the badge alone justifies the spend.
Luxury7:18Jaguar's XF gets the estate treatment, and the result is a wagon you can call beautiful without embarrassment. Amelia reviews the Sportbrake S 30d.
Luxury7:12Jaguar enters the small SUV segment with the E-Pace, and the mission statement is clear: same badge, smaller footprint, lower entry point. Simone puts it to the test.
Luxury1:50Mercedes-AMG stretches its two-door GT into a four-door with a real back seat. Charli walks the Panamera's new rival on the Geneva stand.
Luxury1:56Volvo's mid-size wagon goes upmarket. Jenny previews the new V60 from Geneva, the estate for people who think an SUV is a bit much.
Luxury1:45Aston's baby supercar gets meaner. Amelia covers the new Vantage V8 reveal from Geneva, the 911 rival with a Mercedes heart.
Luxury1:39Audi's executive sedan gets the full tech makeover. Amelia previews the new A6 from Geneva, the quiet achiever of the business car park.
Luxury7:06Mercedes-AMG drops a twin turbo V6 into its mid-size SUV. Jenny tests the GLC43, the fast family hauler hiding a hot rod under the school run.
Luxury6:18Audi's two-door coupe is the handsome middle ground. Amelia tests the A5, the sleek alternative for buyers who want style without an SUV.
LuxurySimone was at the 2017 Frankfurt IAA for the world reveal of the Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster. Not an Australian road test. Just the car, the stage, and the V12.
Luxury2:39BMW's super sedan goes all wheel drive for the first time. Simone tests the M5, the four-door that mixes family duty with supercar pace.
Luxury2:27Kia builds a rear drive performance fastback and means it. Amelia tests the Stinger GT, the twin turbo V6 sleeper that shook up the class.
Luxury2:07Bentley reinvents its grand tourer from the ground up. Amelia takes a first look at the new Continental GT, the W12 cruiser built to cross continents.
Luxury1:54Audi's flagship sedan is a quiet tech powerhouse. Simone tests the A8, the limousine that would rather glide than shout about itself.
Luxury6:02A blue Swedish wagon with a serious turn of pace. Simone drives Volvo's quiet performance hero and asks why more people are not talking about it.
Luxury6:25Jaguar's sports car at its most theatrical. Amelia drives the F-Type and listens to one of the best soundtracks money can buy.
4WD & SUV6:52Jaguar's first SUV, and the car that kept the lights on. Jenny drives the F-Pace to see whether a sports car brand can do family duty.
Luxury6:10Jaguar's compact sports sedan taking aim at the German default. Amelia drives the XE S to see whether the cat has the claws to match.
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