SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT If you’re in the market for a sporty, mid-sized family car, these two propositions from Japan should be considered; the 2012 Honda Accord Euro Luxury and the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport AWD. They both promise ‘sporty’ dynamics while blending five-seat accommodation, reasonable performance and an upper-class […]
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2012 Honda CR-Z Luxury review – quick spin
Like the Honda CR-X of yesteryear, the 2012 Honda CR-Z Luxury is a compact, front-wheel drive sports coupe. It’s not out to smash quarter mile times or set blistering laps at the local track, it’s simply a fun, lightweight car that everyone this side of a racing outfit and helmet […]
2012 Kia Optima Platinum review – quick spin
Here at PerformanceDrive, we like to pride ourselves on giving honest, straightforward reviews. So to kick off this quick spin of the 2012 Kia Optima, let’s get one thing straight: we all know Kia hasn’t always been known for making exciting, cool cars. Well, times have certainly changed. The latest […]
2012 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R review – quick spin
For some, having ute space and four-wheel drive capabilities is vital. The 2012 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R, representing the third best-selling 4×4 ute in November behind the HiLux and Navara, seems to do a good job of combining such things into a vehicle that not only looks sporty, but goes pretty […]
2011 Peugeot RCZ review (video)
Australia often misses out on the quirky, niche Euro coupes and hot-hatches, but thankfully the Peugeot RCZ made it here. The 2011 Peugeot RCZ manual 1.6-litre turbo is a real buzz to drive, and like a cool pair of shades, it shows you’re into looking sharp. Its handling dynamics will […]
2012 Kia Cerato Koup SLS review – quick spin
On looks alone, the 2012 Kia Cerato Koup SLS will win you over. Step inside, and you think, ‘hmm, not bad for a relatively inexpensive sporty two-door’. In our short time with the Kia Koup, we have come away scratching our heads, as there are a some other serious contenders […]
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR review (video)
The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR might be based on a four year-old car, but it’s still at the top of its game, kicking just about every road car that dares to challenge it for outright grip, engine performance and versatility, and electronic drivetrain smarts. 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION […]
2012 Holden Commodore VE Series II SS V review (video)
The new 2012 Holden Commodore VE Series II SS V in Peter Brock-inspired Perfect Blue is about as good as Aussie cars get; loads of grunt from its American-derived Generation IV 6.0-litre V8; enough room for five good-sized adults; plenty of features like cruise control and leather seats; and it […]