Base is at the apex
Packing pleasant surprises, Kia’s SUV is on par with the best mid-sizers.
New Cars
Break the mould with X factor
Fiat adds space and comforts to build a 500 for the family
Cheap seats
Tiny tots have minuscule stickers but a healthy list of safety gear and mod-cons.
Slicker in the city
The Patriot was far from a bush basher, despite its rugged good looks
A rapid little ripper
RICHARD BLACKBURN CUTS TO THE CHASE: AUDI RSQ3
One-tonner stunner
The priciest mid-size truck around packs in luxury, power andcomfort — but not enough safety kit
Lion’s last lap
There are mixed emotions as the final hot Holdens take on Phillip Island
Enjoy the cabin, endure the ride
Needs to get the basics right
Brawn meets brains
Mid-size wagon blends turbo power with the latest gadgets — and adds more peace of mind
For the track less beaten
No other 4WD can take a hiding like the 70 Series
BMW M2 Reviewed: Pure pleasure
The M2 Pure earns its place in the M family and then some.
Military-grade toughness
WORKING WHEELS
Eco hatch has no match
The Toyota Corolla hybrid cements its status with another Tick.
Foibles are standard
The Megane is a class act but it needs to be at this price.
Advantage, Italy
The best built Fiat to date, the Abarth 124, was the work of the Japanese
Reviewed: Suzuki Baleno, a footprint in two camps
A city car with small hatch ambitions juggles the space and economy equation but likes level ground.
Mazda3 SP25 Reviewed: Take a quiet corner
Subtle changes to the popular Mazda bring a more relaxed ride.
Kia Cerato: Low price, high aim
Kia sets up a challenge, backing itself with quality, value and warranty to hit lofty targets.
Drop-top dynamo
Mini’s best ragtop yet has had $5000 sliced off the starting price.
Don’t duck the Disco
Great value and unrivalled off-road ability propel the Land Rover up the medium luxury SUV charts
Re-entry hatch has a hot mission
Holden comes back with a small five-door specified to shake up the segment — it may not, at the price
HEAD TO HEAD
Can the Italians improve on an iconic Japanese sports car?
Baby boomer
The Picanto is a late arrival to the microcar segment but is priced to cause headaches for rivals.
Booster shot
We ran the numbers on the new Vitara Turbo and found that it’s quicker than the claims made by Suzuki itself.
It ain’t easy being green
Edgy and futuristic, the new Prius is no match for its stablemate, the Camry Hybrid.
Go the mini Monty
Malcolm Flynn takes on Tasmania’s best roads for the launch of the M2, BMW M’s new cheapest model.
It comes in threes
Yuppies moved on but the base 3 Series reprises badge, formula and pretence.
A big stride forward
VW builds on the Tiguan’s talents as it bridges the gap to luxury level.
Continental drifters
The little wagons that dominate Australian roads are taking over the boulevards and autostradas too. It’s a style-driven story.
Forester on fire
The family wagon of choice for those wanting to tackle a dirt road or two becomes a little more desirable.
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