If there is one sedan that has a chance of bucking the SUV trend, it’s the 2020 Peugeot 508 GT. If you haven’t heard of it before, the new 508 plots itself in the medium sedan market with its tremendously bold looks, quality interior, and high level of luxury features. […]
Sedans
2021 Genesis G80 review – Australian launch (video)
A few years ago the Genesis name launched in Australia with the Hyundai Genesis. It was a grand old sedan, more plush than the Euro rivals but not as polished and perfected in terms of technology and driving characteristics. Now there’s an all-new model, called the 2021 Genesis G80. It’s […]
2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan review – Australian launch
There was a time when the sedan body style not only held dominance in the market, it was pretty much the only body style available. Aside from niche coupes and convertibles. Sales stats have shown customer demand has simply weakened over the decades, prompting some carmakers to delete sedans from […]
2021 Hyundai i30 N DCT prototype review (video)
The Hyundai i30 N has become a favourite among driving enthusiasts and track day fans. It’s built up an incredible following in a little over two years since it arrived. And something that’s sure to perpetuate the popularity is the introduction of an automatic transmission option. Yes, Hyundai is finally […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan review (video)
Looking to buy a fast hot hatch but find the current crop too ostentatious and boisterous? The 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 sedan could be the perfect alternative you’ve been looking for. It sits in the quieter corner of the Mercedes-AMG showroom as the more sensible brother to the A 45 […]
2020 Kia Cerato GT Sedan review (video)
As the name suggests, PerformanceDrive loves to get its teeth stuck into all sorts of sport-oriented vehicles. Although the 2020 Kia Cerato GT falls short of the full Hyundai i30 N equivalent hot hatch, we think there is a huge amount of appeal to be found here. The Cerato is […]
2020 Jaguar XE P300 R-Dynamic SE review (video)
There are a lot of vehicles in this market segment that are very similar, and even look the same. But the 2020 Jaguar XE stands out with a certain British charm. However, the company has pruned the lineup to just one main variant; the P300. Could this be a signal […]
2020 BMW M550i xDrive review (video)
This is the car that Aussie cops should have instead of their 530d highway patrol cars. The 2020 BMW M550i xDrive. It is extremely fast and competent yet very versatile across varied conditions. It looks rather discreet and stealth, too. The M550i sits at the top of the regular G30 […]