Passenger Cars

People mover is a category that usually gets overlooked for the more fashionable but functionally near identical SUVs. They don’t need to be boring, either. Take the new Citroen C4 Picasso, for example, it offers unique looks, a spacious interior and a decent drive. Featuring Citroen’s signature dual-chevron grille flanked …

The premium mid-size segment has never been so fiercely contended. Firstly, there’s the German establishment of BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. Then, there’s the Volvo S60 offering some Swedish luxury. From Japan, there’s the Lexus IS as a viable alternative. And soon the British will also join …

It has been a while since Peugeot produced a car that excites. The last one I drove was the 208 GTi in 2013 that finally brought some mojo back into the French company after a decade of ho-hum effort. The latest 308, launched earlier this year, not promises to carry …

For a brand that used to pride itself on building cars with 50:50 weight distribution and rear-wheel-drive, the embodiment of “the ultimate driving machine”, it would have been unimaginable in the past if we told you BMW was going to produce a front-wheel drive vehicle. But, here it is – …

The top spot on the luxury sports coupe podium has always belonged to the BMW 4 Series. For decades, Munich’s best-selling coupe has been the segment benchmark for style, performance and dynamics. While BMW is trying hard to defend its place from rivals Mercedes-Benz and Audi, another contender has risen …

Stopped at the lights next to me is a white boxy sedan with awkward, derivative styling, faded taillights and a grey plastic dashboard shinier than the over-exfoliated face of Kim Kardashian. It is missing one of its mudguards and specks of paint are peeling off from its boot lid, underneath …

After years of helplessly watching buyers rush to the Germans for their entry-level luxury sports coupes, Lexus has finally got a true contender in the ring. The first-ever Lexus RC is a genuine rival to the BMW 4 Series, Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Audi A5 heavy weights, with style and performance …

The Hyundai Genesis Sedan is the Korean brand’s most ambitious vehicle. Launched in Australia late last year, it is Hyundai’s first ever rear-drive, premium vehicle to grace the company’s local showrooms. While not strictly “all-new”, with the first-generation BH Genesis making its world debut in 2008, the second-generation DH is …

Toyota gave its baby hatch, the Yaris, a major facelift in 2014. Consistently one of Toyota Australia’s sales stars, the Yaris has found 186,000 homes since it arrived in late 2005, making it one of the most popular superminis in the country. However, with the ultra-competitive Hyundai i20 and the …

The Toyota Camry has been the household name for mid-size sedan for over 30 years. With more than 15 million sold around the world, the Camry nameplate is synonymous with safe, reliable and worry-free A to B transportation. For 2014, Toyota has drawn on the sporty appeal of its 86 coupé and Corolla …

The Fiat 500 has been revitalised for 2014 with a host of styling, comfort and technological enhancements. Launched in 2007, the retro-inspired Fiat 500 was awarded the coveted International Car of the Year crown a year later, the year it arrived in Australia. This timeless classic retains the pre-update model’s …

We drove the 2014 Honda Jazz recently and liked its comfortable ride and competent handling. Its clever packaging also impressed upon us. Now it’s the Jazz’s booted brother, the City’s, turn to show us if it has what it takes to take on the not only the more trendy hatches, …

What better time to go topless than spring. The sun stays up and plays longer. The air is warm and infused with scents of blooms bursting from the meadows and gardens. At our disposal is the latest addition to the growing A3 range – the 2014 A3 Cabriolet. Available in …

The Lexus hybrid story begins in the 60s, long before the brand was born in 1989, and in an era where Green actually referred to a shade of colour. Parent company Toyota felt the need to find a more efficient, environmental sensitive way to power a car, which led to …