Car Reviews

Test drives and in-depth reviews of some of the most popular new cars currently on the market today.

2014 Toyota Yaris Review

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 …

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2014 BMW X4 Review

After pulling off one of the bravest moves in the motoring world by creating the ungainly X6, BMW is at it again with a downsized version of the coupe-SUV. The BMW X4 is the German manufacturer’s latest controversial-stirrer in its quest to fill up every possible niche it could find. Dubbed …

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2014 Audi S3 Sedan Review

The affordable performance all-wheel drive arena used to be a hotly contested battleground between two Japanese heavy weights – the Subaru WRX STI and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Both boasts illustrious pedigree garnered through many World Rally Championship wins in their respective careers. The WRX STI with 46 under its …

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2014 BMW X3 LCI Review

In 2003 niche-filling maestro, BMW, launched its segment first X3 that started a host of new premium mid-sized SUVs such as the Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, and more recently, the Lexus NX. More than ten years on and with over a million global sales under its belt, the facelifted (LCI …

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2014 Toyota Camry RZ Review

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 …

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2014 Toyota 86 Review

It’s seven in the morning and it’s not a weekday. There could only be two reasons why I wasn’t slumbering under the warmth of the blanket at this hour on a Saturday morning – having just found my way home from a messy Friday night out, or something fun is parked …

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2014 Holden Trax 1.4 LTZ Review

When the Holden Trax was released late last year, we were impressed with the baby SUV’s ride and handling, thanks to the talented engineers at Holden who fiddled with the car’s steering and suspension. What we were not so impressed with was the lack of punch from the car’s prehistoric …

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2014 Fiat Freemont Crossroad Review

The Fiat Freemont is one of the most affordable seven seaters on the market. Priced from just $27,000 plus on-roads, Fiat’s (Dodge) rebadged people mover is a lot of car for the money. But it was just a tad short on dynamics and power. Now the range has received a …

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2014 Fiat 500 Pop Review

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 …

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2014 Honda City VTi Review

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, …

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2015 Mitsubishi ASX Review

The Mitsubishi ASX has been revitalised for 2015, with claimed improvements to overall driver performance and NVH, along with new features and cosmetic updates. Designed to take on the likes of Nissan Qashqai, Volkswagen Tiguan and Holden Captiva, the ASX is an amalgamation of the larger Outlander and the Lancer, …

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