After being consistently more expensive than the rivals for the last three generations, Honda Australia has finally cut down the price of the Civic hatch with the new 2012 Honda Civic VTi-S. Prices start at $21,490 drive away. 2012 HONDA CIVIC VTI-S HATCH – PROS AND CONS PROS: Sweet-shifting and […]
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2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD review (video)
You are looking at one of the best small all-rounders currently on the market. The 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD offers quality, performance, equipment, practicality, economy, and a hint of prestige. What more could you need? 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTD – PROS AND CONS PROS: Brilliant fuel economy; we average 6.7L/100km […]
2012 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo review – Australian launch
It’s here. The 2012 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo has landed in Australia. And for just $31,990, it presents a real bargain in the sports/performance car market. It stares down the barrel of quite a few epic hot hatches and sports coupes in the segment, such as the new Toyota 86 […]
2012 Opel Astra GTC review – Australian launch
Let’s get something clear right from the start, the 2012 Opel Astra GTC is not your typical Astra, nor is it a typical hatchback in the Australian market. It’s a brand-new stand-alone model from Opel which has just arrived Down Under. It’s full of flare and pizazz, and decent poke […]
2012 Volvo C30 T5 Polestar review
Volvo has stepped into the super hot hatch segment with the 2012 Volvo C30 T5 Polestar. The C30 has been around since 2006, but will this performance special reinvigorate the model? 2012 VOLVO C30 T5 POLESTAR – PROS AND CONS PROS: Very tractable engine and transmission combination; pulls strong in […]
2012 Hyundai Veloster review
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is Hyundai’s most exciting car to land on our shores. The looks and the price has everyone scrabbling to put their names down for one, but is it really worth the $23,990 Hyundai is asking for? 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER – PROS AND CONS PROS: Hot hatch […]
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R review (video)
Volkswagen is renowned for its efficiency, build quality, and somewhat conservative and sure-footed approach to vehicles. The 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R is the company’s spiciest new model, spiking the showroom punchbowl with flamboyant styling, serious performance, and a dash of insanity. 2012 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO R – PROS AND CONS PROS: […]
2012 Holden Cruze SRi-V Hatch Series II review
The 2012 Holden Cruze SRi-V Hatch Series II is as Australian as a meat pie with sauce. It’s locally designed, and locally assembled at Holden Vehicle Operations in South Australia. With its stylish appearance, sporty highlights, and low-displacement turbocharged engine, the SRi-V is a spacious, fuel-efficient performer for the masses. […]