Have you ever wondered what the quickest hybrid vehicle currently on the market is? Wonder no more, you’re looking at it. It’s the 2012 Lexus GS 450h F Sport. It comes with a factory 0-100km/h time of just 5.9 seconds. The GS is not only about being quick though, it’s […]
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2012 Toyota 86 GTS review (video)
As we’ve seen with the Toyota 86 GT, the new base model coupe is the perfect platform for building up a track car, or even a tuned street car project. So how does the top-of-the-range Toyota 86 GTS automatic stack up? Is it a desirable package as is? 2012 TOYOTA […]
2012 BMW X6 xDrive30d review (video)
It might be an unconventional combination blending coupe styling with SUV functionality, but the 2012 BMW X6 xDrive30d goes further than that; you also get true sports car handling and decent performance from an efficient turbo-diesel engine. 2012 BMW X6 XDRIVE30D – PROS AND CONS PROS: Proper sports car handling […]
2012 Toyota 86 GT review (video)
It’s finally here. After several years of eager anticipation, the 2012 Toyota 86 GT and GTS is available in Australia. Does it live up to the hype? Can it be labelled as a modern-day interpretation of the old Toyota Sprinter AE86? Let’s find out. (PerformanceDrive will be posting our usual […]
2012 BMW M5 review (video)
Welcome to the 2012 BMW M5; the most powerful BMW currently on sale, and, arguably, the greatest BMW currently on sale. It features an intensely powerful twin-turbo V8 engine under the bonnet, while the cabin is filled with the latest in supreme luxury and features. Could it be the ultimate […]
2012 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design Polestar review
The 2012 Volvo V60 T6 Polestar has to be one of the best sleepers on the market. Can you believe this rather innocent wagon pumps out 242kW of power? It’s the ultimate traffic-light humiliator. 2012 VOLVO V60 T6 R-DESIGN POLESTAR – PROS AND CONS PROS: Relentless power and delivery Cool […]
2012 MINI John Cooper Works Roadster review (video)
If you’re after a compact, stylish and very quick convertible, the 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Roadster (JCW) is your perfect car. Its extremely punchy JCW-tuned turbo engine provides proper adrenalin-inducing thrills, while the suspension, brakes and interior are spruced up to match. 2012 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ROADSTER – […]
2012 Honda CR-Z Sport review (video)
Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1980s CR-X, Honda has built the 2012 Honda CR-Z Sport; a sporty city car that touts green and mean as its credentials. Is the CR-Z a worthy heir to the cult classic CR-X, or is the badge the only thing sporty about it? 2012 HONDA […]