It was not too long ago that there was a stigma of inferiority associated with any vehicle built in Asia. Through time, it was the Japanese brands like Toyota and Honda that were first to prove they would withstand Australia’s harsh conditions. More recently, it is through vehicles like Hyundai’s […]
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2017 Toyota HiLux TRD review (video)
You sneaky, forefronting, tradie-lovin’, load-hauling capitalist. Yes you, Toyota HiLux. You’ve already taken the hearts of thousands of Aussie motorists. Now you come out dressed in irresistible TRD uniform. How many more sales do you want to claim? Toyota Australia doesn’t need help shifting HiLuxes from the showroom floor. In […]
2017 Ford Mustang GT review (video)
PerformanceDrive has finally got its hands on the 2017 Ford Mustang GT, the American legend with staggering pent-up demand that hasn’t waned since its 2015 launch. This is unusual for a sports car, whose sales typically enjoy an initial spike, followed by a steady decline – note Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ. […]
2017 Toyota LandCruiser Altitude review (video)
Toyota loves its Altitude special editions. And so should you. They often enhance overall value, meaning you get more for your money compared with the equivalent regular model. Case in point; the 2017 Toyota LandCruiser Altitude – the mack daddy of all Altitude editions. Like the Prado Altitude we tested […]
2017 Infiniti Q60 GT review (video)
Purchasing a new car for a large section of society is a heart-driven decision rather than a pragmatic one, which is good news for the 2017 Infiniti Q60 GT, since it is extremely easy on the eye. Billed as an alternative to the Audi A5, BMW 4 Series, Lexus RC, […]
2017 BMW 750i review (video)
You know the saying, BMWs are to be driven while Mercedes-Benzes are for being driven in. Can the 2017 BMW 750i level with luxury connoisseurs and cater for both drivers and drivees? BMW released the new 7 Series last year. Aside from boasting a rather fetching design, it debuts an […]
2017 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo review (video)
At its launch in June, Suzuki said the all-new 2017 Swift was gunning for best-seller status in the light segment. A very tall order. Two months on and it is sitting in fifth spot, behind Hyundai Accent, Mazda2, Toyota Yaris, and Kia Rio, for a decent 5.8 per cent market […]
2018 Hyundai i30 Premium diesel review (video)
The 2018 Hyundai i30 is the brand’s latest bid to dominate one of the most competitive market segments in Australia; small hatches. While Hyundai’s reputation has improved overall, to the point where the i30 routinely tops Australian sales charts, there remains a minority of badge snobs who didn’t get the […]