The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback sits in the market with very little competition, in terms of offering both outright speed and practicality. It’s such a quick and capable car yet, on the face of it, it looks rather boring. Could this be the ultimate sub-$45k sleeper? Mitsubishi first introduced […]
Hatchbacks
2013 Volkswagen Beetle review (video)
According to an international poll, the humble Volkswagen Beetle is regarded as the fourth most influential car of the 20th century. Incredibly, the nameplate is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. And with the 2013 version, technology and efficiency have never been in such high levels for the adorable ‘people’s […]
2013 Volkswagen Polo GTI review (video)
Since its inauguration in the early 1990s, the Volkswagen Polo GTI has been the benchmark for pocket-sized sports cars. Let’s see if Vee-Dub still has the winning formula.
2013 Ford Focus Titanium TDCi MKII review
Here’s a hatch that’s ladden with kit, performs well, uses bugger all fuel, and even parks itself. It won’t make you dinner, but the 2013 Ford Focus Titanium TDCi MKII will do just about everything else you ask of it. The Focus range starts from $20,290 and tops out with […]
2013 Opel Astra OPC review (video)
Strap yourself in, the 2013 Opel Astra OPC is the most powerful front-wheel drive car currently on the market, and one of the quickest point-to-point blasts you’ll find this side of $50k.
2013 Opel Corsa OPC review (video)
As the demand for hot hatches increases, we start to see brand new models pop up to attempt to take a chunk of the pie. The new 2013 Opel Corsa OPC is a first in Australia, ambitiously taking on the highly regarded Volkswagen Polo GTI, the upcoming and so far […]
2013 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design review (video)
For the performance Volvo aficionados, the 2013 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design grasps the complete DNA of what the brand is and what it has become, and rolls it into a hot hatch package that will be an absolute blessing. However, taking on the hot hatch segment is a tough game. […]
2013 Volvo V40 D4 Kinetic review (video)
Forget almost everything you know about the brand Volvo. When you step into the new 2013 Volvo V40 D4, you’ll be one very proud Volvo driver. As we touched on in the Australian launch review earlier this year, this new baby really does change the game in the small car/premium […]