SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Okay, so the 2015 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design and the Peugeot 308 GT aren’t exactly spec-for-spec rivals. But if you’re after a distinct European ‘warm’ hatch that offers more exclusivity to the common and perhaps less practical hardcore hot hatches, these two could be the perfect […]
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2015 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo series II review (video)
Hyundai has released the series II version of the 2015 Veloster SR Turbo, and introduced a new flagship called the SR Turbo Plus. It features a host of new luxuries, and most importantly, a new dual-clutch transmission option. This is the first time the Korean manufacturer has offered a DCT […]
2015 Peugeot 308 GT review (video)
Sitting in the very competitive sub-premium small hatch segment, the 2015 Peugeot 308 GT promises sporty credentials without any of the compromises of a fully blown hot hatch. But, is it priced too close to the more athletic rivals? The 308 is already an established quality model in itself, having […]
2015 Citroen DS 3 DSport review (video)
For as long as we can remember, the Citroen DS 3 has always been a funky and quite appealing sporty hatch, but it has failed to inspire Australian buyers. During 2014, the local arm sold just 134 examples, which doesn’t compare well to the MINI Cooper (1668), or even the […]
2015 Kia Cerato Si 2.0 GDI review (video)
The Cerato sits in one of the most competitive market segments, locking horns with the Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla, also known as the two best-selling cars in Australia. Can the updated 2015 Kia Cerato Si perform well enough to excel amongst the peers? The Si variant sits above the S […]
2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV review (video)
Are you after a hot hatch that not only packs potent performance but also style and flamboyance? The 2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) is out to offer exactly that. Most hot hatches on the market today concentrate on cutting down lap times, hitting high g-forces in the corners […]
10 things to love/hate about the 2015 Kia Rio S Premium (video)
2015 Kia Rio S Premium five-door auto RRP: $19,690. Price as tested: $20,210 (Metallic paint $520 extra) 2015 Kia Rio S Premium – Love Practicality Despite its compact dimensions, the Rio S does swallow up a lot more than you might expect. The boot space is slightly larger than its […]
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R review (video)
The Volkswagen Scirocco R is getting a bit long in the tooth now, after being initially released back in 2009. It has just been given a facelift though, so maybe the 2015 update can help it hang onto its youthful nature? The Scirocco R is the only variant you can […]