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2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R DSG

2012 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO REVIEW Vehicle Style: Small three-door hatch Price: $49,990 (plus on-roads) Fuel Economy (claimed): 8.2 l/100km Fuel Economy (tested): 10.6 l/100km OVERVIEW...
POSTED FRI, 11 MAY, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 118TSI DSG

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET REVIEW Vehicle Style: Small two-door cabriolet. Price: $39,490 (plus on-roads) $49,790 as tested Fuel Economy (claimed): 6.5 l/100km Fuel Economy (tested): 9.8 l/10...
POSTED WED, 4 APR, 2012
2012 Skoda Yeti 77TSI Manual

2012 SKODA YETI REVIEW Vehicle Style: Compact SUV Price: $26,290 (plus on-roads) Fuel Economy (claimed): 6.6 l/100km Fuel Economy (tested): 9.7 l/100km OVERVIEW Skoda’s p...
POSTED MON, 19 MAR, 2012
Mini John Cooper Works Coupe and Mini Cooper S Roadster

2012 MINI COUPE AND ROADSTER REVIEW OVERVIEW How mad is this? The Mini John Cooper Works Coupe. And what about the stumpy, runted Roadster? Both are as in-your-face as a Liverpool kiss. An...

POSTED FRI, 2 MAR, 2012
2012 Suzuki Swift Sport Track Test

2012 SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT REVIEW Suzuki Australia organised some track time for the local launch of the all-new ZC32S Swift Sport, which is good for two reasons. One: because who doesn’t l...
POSTED SAT, 25 FEB, 2012
2012 Suzuki Swift Sport First Drive

2012 SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT REVIEW At first glance, it looks like not much has changed with Suzuki’s Swift Sport. It’s still powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.6 litre engine, still f...

POSTED WED, 22 FEB, 2012
2012 Toyota Yaris ZR

2012 TOYOTA YARIS REVIEW Vehicle Style: Three-door light hatch Price: $18,990 (plus on-roads) Fuel Economy (claimed): 5.8 l/100 km Fuel Economy (tested): 7.5 l/100 km OVERVIEW...
POSTED TUE, 21 FEB, 2012
Skoda Fabia 77TSI

SKODA FABIA REVIEW Vehicle Style: Light five-door hatchback Price: $18,990 (plus on-roads) Fuel Economy (claimed): 5.5 l/100km Fuel Economy (tested): 7.3 l/100km OVERVIEW Skoda...
POSTED MON, 20 FEB, 2012
2012 Hyundai Veloster First Drive

Hyundai has launched itself into uncharted territory with its eye-catching Veloster. Not just because it's a compact coupe with an unusual three-door layout. And not because it features Hyunda...

POSTED SAT, 11 FEB, 2012
2012 Kia Rio SLS Hatch And Si Sedan First Drive

2012 KIA RIO THREE-DOOR AND SEDAN REVIEW What, or who, is going to slow Kia? In every market, everywhere, its rise and rise is relentless. And, on the back of interesting, well-styled and dyna...

POSTED FRI, 10 FEB, 2012
2012 Honda CR-Z Sport

2012 HONDA CR-Z REVIEW Vehicle Style: Performance hybrid coupe Price: $34,990 (plus on-roads) Fuel Economy (claimed): 5.0 l/100km Fuel Economy (tested): 6.9 l/100km OVERVIEW Th...
POSTED MON, 6 FEB, 2012
VW Scirocco R DSG First Drive

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO R REVIEW Rain, sunshine, heavy fog, tight slippery mountain roads and 188kW slamming through the front wheels - a problem? No problem... This, Volkswagen's Scirocco R p...

POSTED TUE, 31 JAN, 2012
2012 Honda CR-Z Luxury

HONDA CR-Z REVIEW Vehicle Style: Hybrid sports coupe Price: $40,790 Fuel Economy (claimed): 4.7 l/100 km Fuel Economy (tested): 6.8 l/100 km OVERVIEW Could this be the turning...
POSTED TUE, 17 JAN, 2012
Honda CR-Z Sport Manual

HONDA CR-Z MANUAL REVIEW What’s hot: Sublime sporting balance, racy – and sexy – coupe style. What’s not: Could do with a little more power. X-Factor: The perfect doubl...
POSTED MON, 28 NOV, 2011
Honda CR-Z Luxury Automatic

HONDA CR-Z REVIEW Vehicle style: Hybrid sports coupe Price: $40,790 Fuel economy (claimed): 4.7 litres/100km Fuel economy (tested): 6.7 litres/100km What’s hot: Snazzy styling...
POSTED SUN, 27 NOV, 2011
2011 Mini Cooper S Hatch Manual

2011 MINI COOPER S REVIEW Vehicle Style: Small hot-hatch, two doors, four seats Price: $40,700 Fuel Economy (claimed): 6.3l/100km Fuel Economy (tested): 7.8l/100km OVERVIEW A sophist...
POSTED TUE, 22 NOV, 2011
2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 118TSI Manual

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET REVIEW What’s hot: Sensational 1.4litre TSI twin-charged engine; clever folding roof What’s not: Pricy options X Factor: That Volkswagen drivetrain and sp...
POSTED FRI, 11 NOV, 2011
2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 118TSI DSG

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET REVIEW What’s Hot: 'Hatch' rigidity and handling; terrific price, terrific fun What’s Not: The DSG transmission is good, not great; awkward getting...
POSTED THU, 10 NOV, 2011
2012 Toyota Yaris

2012 TOYOTA YARIS REVIEW Pricing: Yaris YR 3-door 5MT - $14,990 Yaris YR 5-door 5MT - $15,690 Yaris YRS 3-door 5MT - $16,890 Yaris YRS 5-door 5MT - $17,390 Yaris ZR 3-door 5MT - $18,99...
POSTED FRI, 28 OCT, 2011
2012 Kia Soul+ Petrol Automatic

2012 KIA SOUL REVIEW What’s Hot: Funky styling, perky new engine and slick new auto. What’s Not: Rearward visibility, and we don’t get the overseas-market LED lights. X-Facto...
POSTED SUN, 23 OCT, 2011