Car Reviews

The Mitsubishi Lancer name plate is one of the oldest in the automotive world, with history stretching back to 1973. It also boasts a long and successful rallying pedigree, having won numerous rallies across the globe. The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer LX sedan being tested here is the ninth-generation and was …

A few months ago, I reviewed the naturally aspirated Veloster + and came out mightily impressed. Its seductive lines won me, and many others, over at first sight. It was a competent handler as well, that wasn’t shy of corners. However, the car’s visual exhilaration was let down by its …

The Honda Civic Hatch has always been a car that is often overlooked in the ever crowded market of affordable small hatchbacks in Australia. With the arrival of the all-new 2012 Honda Civic Hatch however, things may change. The ninth generation Honda Civic Hatch was designed in consultation with the …

The last generation i30 was a game changer for the Korean car manufacturer. It took Hyundai from a cheap and nasty brand (Hyundai Excel anyone?) to a serious contender in the mainstream car market. It set a new standard for the company, in terms of design, quality and performance. The …

If there was one review that managed to sum up Toyota 86’s performance in relative to its closest rival (performance wise), then this is it. And if you are a pure driving enthusiast spare yourself 15 minutes and watch this brilliant review by Chris Harris. Following his first impression of …

To say Kia has come a long way is an understatement. It wasn’t long ago that they were the automotive equivalent of a takeaway meal. They were cheap to buy and filled your tummy, but the food was generally uninspiring and lacked creativity. Not the Kia of the 21st century. …

Sport and Hybrid, two words that have never gone together, until the arrival of Honda’s latest environmentally friendly car, the Honda CR-Z. It’s a car designed to prove two things: Hybrid can be sporty, and Sporty can be fuel efficient. Honda calls this new category created by the CR-Z, sport …

There are two ways of seeing this car. You could say it is a sporty coupé, or argue that it’s a smart hatchback. Both statements are correct. That’s because the quirky Hyundai Veloster has asymmetrical doors. On the driver’s side, it looks like a coupé with a single, elongated door. …

The new 2012 Honda Civic was launched in Australia in early 2012. It is the 9th generation of Honda’s popular subcompact car, slotting in between the smaller Honda Jazz/City and the bigger Honda Accord/Accord Euro. The Honda Civic started out as a small 2-door hatchback city runabout back in the …

The Koreans are a formidable force in the 21st century. Kia, together with its parent company, Hyundai, has seen spectacular growth in the last few years. Sales are up in the double digits in the USA since 2008, and the Chinese have also taken a liking to the Korean offerings. …

Car reviewed is based on Australian Specified model and may differ to that available in your country of residence. Suzuki is renowned for making cracking superbikes. Ask any motorcycle enthusiasts and Suzuki bikes are usually at the top of the list. They are fast, well built, reliable and fun. But …

Like a pair of newlyweds, I am in love with the Volkswagen Golf GTI. It has been two months since we moved in together and we get along extremely well, like a house on fire. She doesn’t just have the good looks, especially in the sexy white outfit that she …

Car reviewed is based on Australian Specified model and may differ to that available in your country of residence. The Camry is a car that is synonymous with the three most important things in A to B transportation – Safe, Reliable and Cheap. It does everything that a car should …

Car reviewed is based on Australian Specified model and may differ to that available in your country of residence. The Easter long weekend afforded an opportunity to take Golf GTI out on a country sprint through some twisty South Australian back roads to the picturesque seaside village of Port Elliot. …