Ford SUV Range

The Holden Cruze made from 2009-2016 was plagued with problems you don’t want to inherit. You’re looking for a second-hand car. It could be your first car or just the next car, the thing is money is tight and ...

Just change the name first! The new FPV-like Ford sports hybrid crossover that could shake up the small SUV market in Australia against 2023 Mazda CX-3 sTouring and Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport

Like its shrunken Aston Martin-like nose and sporty proportions suggest, the Puma ST is a driver’s SUV with real fizz and spunk. Ford has just unveiled a new addition to our favourite-driving small SUV/crossover, and it has Australia written ...

Australia's best worst sellers! Great but ignored new cars and SUVs from Mazda, Nissan, Ford, SsangYong and others that deserve a second chance against the Kia Seltos, Toyota RAV4 and BYD Atto 3

Mini Aston Martin-esque styling, a firecracker three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, fun handling, a pleasant interior and a surprisingly deep boot are just some Puma plus points. As with all the models highlighted here, if you want a runabout with personality, ...

Is Toyota in trouble? Ford Ranger rumbles the HiLux ute again as new-car market booms in February

The HiLux has been outsold by the Ranger for the last two months. The Toyota HiLux’s record as Australia’s best-selling vehicle is now officially under threat, with the Ford Ranger taking the crown as the country’s most popular vehicle ...

The Ford Territory replacement we'll never get: 2023 Ford Edge L revealed, but you'll need to move to China to own one

The Edge is sold in the US too, but not in this form, and likely not for much longer. Ford has unveiled a new SUV that, in a different reality, could have been the replacement to the Ford Territory ...

Sales pitch: Why the Ford Ranger can compete with the Toyota HiLux but the Escape struggles against the RAV4 | Opinion

Ford Australia uses two very different marketing and advertising strategies for its Escape and Everest models. Not to steal Jerry Sienfeld’s bit, but what’s the deal with Ford’s marketing? I’m a car reviewer, not an advertising critic, but the ...

Proper Ford Everest rival inbound! What you need to know about the next-gen 2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4x4 SUV

Don’t expect the next Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to be a Triton clone with a wagon back. (Image: Thanos Pappas) Mitsubishi is preparing the next-generation Triton dual-cab ute, which inevitably means the new Pajero Sport large SUV won’t be too ...

The brand with nine lives: why Nissan is the one to watch if a new hybrid or electric car, SUV or ute is in your future | Opinion

Nissan has an illustrious past, challenging present and very promising future, all steeped in electrification knowhow. Here are two facts. For over 60 years Nissan has been on a rollercoaster. And for the remaining six years of this decade, ...

Ford quitting petrol-powered SUVs: But going all-electric for next-generation Puma, Escape and others is the right move to take on Toyota, Mazda and Tesla | Opinion

Ford’s future lies in EVs with models like the Mustang Mach-E. Ford looks set to abandon its petrol-powered Escape and Puma SUVs – and it might be the best decision the Blue Oval could make. Ford CEO Jim Farley ...

Forget the Ford Maverick! Sub-Navara Nissan ute confirmed as by-product of renewed Renault alliance

Sub-Navara Nissan ute on the way, but will it land in Australia? The Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance has been renewed after a long series of discussions, and finally the three brands can move on with a more unified strategy. One of ...

Prices increased for two Ford SUVs

While price increases are modest, the Puma small SUV now starts from $30,840 before on-roads. Ford has given three of its models a mild price increase, with two of its SUVs the targets of pricing adjustments. The pricing changes ...

2023 Ford F-150 Lighting to get Raptor-ized? Upcoming 'performance demonstrator' will push the EV ute to its limits

This upcoming ‘EV Performance Demonstrator’ could be a hint at what’s next for the F-150 Lightning. Ford’s dramatic re-entry into Formula 1 after an absence of two decades as part of a partnership with Red Bull is just one ...

Should big screens be banned from cars?| Opinion

The Chevrolet Bel Air had a gigantic fan-shaped instrument cluster. The Ford Thunderbird features an enormous horizontal speedo. The '86 Buick Riviera holds the title of being the first car to have a media touchscreen. Like them or not, ...

Can Ford rebound in 2023? New Mustang, F-150 and electric models key to Blue Oval growth | Opinion

The new Mustang should add some zing to Ford’s line-up this year. Ford will be relying on a new dual-ute strategy to bounce back from a difficult sales year in 2022, with the still-fresh Ranger set to be joined ...

How Mitsubishi plans to keep its booming sales going in 2023 without a new Triton

Despite the Triton’s age, it is still a strong seller in Australia. At the start of 2022 you could have argued things looked tough for Mitsubishi. The brand was facing a serious threat from MG, which was stealing sales ...

HiLux who? New Ford Ranger trumps Toyota as all-new model thumps the ageing icon

The Ford Ranger was Australia’s best-selling vehicle in January. The new Ford Ranger climbed to the top of Australia’s sales charts in January, with the Blue Oval’s ute topping the Toyota HiLux to be crowned the country’s best-selling vehicle. ...

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E to get an early-mark in Australia?

Will an increase in production and slashed prices mean a better chance for a Mustang Mach-E early mark in Australia? Ford’s long-awaited headline-grabbing Mustang Mach-E electric SUV could finally be getting an on-sale date in Australia, as global production ...

Top five worst car names on the Australian market

Fronx is just the latest in a list of silly car names from manufacturers which should know better. Recently, Suzuki announced its latest model, dubbed the ‘Fronx’ in its home market of India. Surely, we all thought in the ...

Ford Escape 2023 review: ST-Line long-term | Part 3

Bath time, then home time – the Ford Escape ST-Line's stay with the Berry family has come to an end. (Image: Richard Berry) Three months is a long time to have a house guest stay, and if the Ford ...

Right car, wrong time: Ford Endura - why the blue oval's Territory SUV replacement disappeared in a hurry

The Ford Endura did not endure, despite its promise. Ford made the hard decision to end local manufacturing in 2016 killing off the iconic Falcon in the process. But while most of the attention was focused on the end ...

Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4 sales dive but Isuzu D-Max and Mazda CX-5 soar as global supply issues make things worse for Australian new-car market

The Isuzu D-Max was one of few bright spots in the April new-car sales figures. The global parts shortage and supply chain nightmares that are affecting virtually all automakers is starting to seriously impact new-vehicle registrations in Australia. Last ...

Top 10 underrated SUVs: The shrinking violets that should be celebrities! CarsGuide Podcast #228

Video of 10 most underrated SUV and crossover models – why aren’t you buying these? CarsGuide Podcast #228 Episode 228 – Top 10 underrated SUVs In this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Tim Nicholson talk all things motoring, including: ...

Ford Everest specs confirmed: What's new, what's hot, what you get and all the other latest updates on the Isuzu MU-X, Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, LDV D90 and Toyota Fortuner rival

2022 Ford Everest Trend. 2022 Ford Everest Ambiente. 2022 Ford Everest Sport. 2022 Ford Everest Platinum. 2022 Ford Everest Trend. 2022 Ford Everest Ambiente. 2022 Ford Everest Sport. 2022 Ford Everest Platinum. The Ford Everest is better equipped than ...

Where are all the mainstream performance SUVs? Subaru Forester STI, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Evolution, Toyota GR RAV4 - why aren't they a thing?

Imagine is Subaru offered a proper STI version of the current Forester? It seems like a no-brainer. SUVs are now the dominant form of transportation, yet there’s still an appetite for performance product among those people who need to, ...

Top five electric cars not currently available in Australia

Kia’s Soul EV was at one point meant to be the brand’s first all-electric model in Australia. Even if you exclude Tesla from the data, new electric car sales are ramping up in Australia, and it’s not hard to ...

Ford Everest police car takes shape! New-gen Ranger ute expected to report for duty next year, but could the Everest SUV also be in line to serve?

This render shows what a Ford Everest police car could look like if it gets the green light. (Image credit: Thanos Pappas) You could be looking at the future of the Victoria Police vehicle fleet. Yes, it’s a render, ...

The 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor costs how much?! What other fun cars you can buy for less than the cost of the new dual-cab ute flagship

Workhorse? Performance car? Family hauler? The 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor is a lot of things to a lot of people. On paper, Ford’s new Ranger Raptor ticks all the boxes. It’s spacious and modern, with all the safety and ...

Ford Everest 2022 review: Trend Bi-Turbo 4WD

One of the stand-outs in this car is the boot! (image: Dean McCartney) With the third row down, the boot is large at 876L and will fit a jumbo pram and the shopping or luggage without blinking. (image: Dean ...

In for the long haul! Hybrid and electric car tech in line for Ford Ranger and Everest could extend their lives beyond 2030

Ford has ensured that the Australian T6.2 Ranger and Everest are electrification-ready for hybrid and EV tech moving forward. Coming electrified versions of the new-generation Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest could extend the life of the Australian-designed and ...

Tesla Model 3 outsells Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla and Isuzu D-Max! Electric car maker now reporting sales in Australia as market struggles with supply

The Model 3 is now a mainstream model in Australia, despite its circa-$60,000 starting price. The Tesla Model 3 rocketed into the top-five best-selling new vehicles in Australia last month, outpacing some of the most popular petrol and diesel ...

Bronco, Maverick and Explorer on the cards for Australia if Ford's F-150 program proves a success

More US Ford models, like the Bronco, could come to Australia if the F-150 proves popular. Ford Australia’s exercise in right-hand-drive remanufacturing the full-sized F-150 for local consumption could open the door for other US-market models to come Down ...

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2022

Volkswagen’s Touareg R is just one model which will replace the flagship performance mantle in its range with a hybrid in 2022. It’s fair to say hybrid cars are now a hot topic in Australia, with an explosion of ...

Timing confirmed at last! Customer delivery dates for the new 2022 Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor and Ford Everest finally revealed

The hotly anticipated new-gen Ford Ranger will be rolling into showrooms very soon. The wait is over. If you’re quick off the mark and live in Australia, your 2022 Ford T6.2 Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest might be delivered ...

Best 4x4 and off-road vehicles arriving in 2022

The all-new Ineos Grenadier (pictured) channels the old Land Rover Defender in more ways than one. After more than 18 months battling against a worldwide virus, international flights have remained off the table to Australia, so where is a ...

The Ford F-150 Easter eggs and more in the 2023 Ford Everest that will be the envy of every Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport owner

There’s more to the next-gen Ford Everest than meets the eye, adding much-needed surprise-and-delight features to the new SUV. Ford is burning the midnight oil preparing the next-generation Everest for launch later this year, putting the finishing touches on ...

The better engines deserved by the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger Raptor, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Tucson and other popular cars, trucks and SUVs in Australia

From the Toyota RAV4 and Honda HR-V to the Ranger Raptor, better engine options are possible for Australian new car buyers. With the long-awaited Subaru Outback turbo imminent in Australia, it had us thinking what models could really do ...

Ford Escape 2022 review: Vignale FWD

We’ve all heard of the Ford Escape, but have you heard of the Ford Escape Vignale? It’s the premium version of this mid-size SUV, priced at $46,590, plus options and on-road costs. It competes with cars like the Kia Sportage ...

More sizzle, more steak! Why the 2023 Ford Everest looks beefier than before to sway you from the Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Hyundai Palisade

Looking tougher and boxier than before, Ford reckons the new Everest now has the styling to reflect its off-road capabilities. Boldness to match new-found brawn and even better off-road capabilities were the main drivers behind the looks of the ...

Why we should stop buying utes and SUVs | Opinion

We’re so in love with SUVs and utes that passenger cars are becoming a dying breed. Saying utes and SUVs are popular isn’t a cutting insight on the Australian automotive landscape. But recently events have got me thinking about ...

Car stuff that drives us nuts! Halogen headlights, lane-assist and more! - CarsGuide Podcast #222

Video of Car stuff that drives us nuts!: No dials, ‘wrong’ side blinkers and more! – CarsGuide Podcast #222 Episode 222 – Car stuff that drives us nuts! In this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Stephen Ottley talk all ...

Ford SUV Range

TECH NEWS LATEST

CATEGORIES