A family sedan used to be a box with four doors and a large boot, and it largely still is…. for most. But for those who refuse to join the sea of bland on our roads and want a stylish and sophisticated package, there’s the latest Volkswagen CC. There are …
Read More »2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback Review
The performance gap between the standard Lancer and the legendary Lancer Evolution prompted Mitsubishi to release a “somewhere in between” model called the Lancer Ralliart in 2008. In a market segment long dominated by arch rival, Subaru with its popular Impreza WRX sports sedan and hatchback, Mitsubishi aimed high with …
Read More »2012 Hyundai i40 Sedan Elite Diesel Review
If we removed the badges on this car, you would be hard pressed to pick it as a Korean offering. Looking distinctively premium, the Hyundai i40 sedan’s elegant lines symbolise the company’s coming of age, and its standing on the automotive world stage. And while we are on the subject …
Read More »2012 Mitsubishi Lancer LX Sedan Manual Review
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 …
Read More »2012 Honda Civic Hatch VTi-S Manual Review
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 …
Read More »2012 Hyundai i30 Diesel Automatic Review
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 …
Read More »2012 Hyundai Veloster + Manual Review
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. …
Read More »2012 Honda Civic VTi-L Sedan Automatic Review
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 …
Read More »2012 Kia Rio 3-Door Hatch SLS Automatic Review
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. …
Read More »2012 Suzuki Swift Sport Manual Review
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 …
Read More »2012 Toyota Camry Altise Review
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 …
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