Make/ Model: Honda VTI Civic
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Price: $21,790 (RRP)
Rating: 7 out of 10
Although older Honda Civic models had many shortcomings such as a low safety rating and a lack of standard features, the newer Honda VTI Civic seems to have corrected these issues.
Make/ Model: Mazda 6 Classic
Transmission: 5 speed automatic
Price: $31,990 (RRP)
Rating: 7 out of 10
The second generation of the already popular Mazda 6 boasts significant gains in the safety rating thanks to the inclusion of new standard safety features across the entire 6 range. This includes dual side, front and rear curtain airbags.
Make/ Model: Subaru Liberty 2.5i
Transmission: 4 speed automatic
Price: $34,990 (RRP)
Rating: 6.5 out of 10
Even though the Subaru Liberty is ageing, it remains an impressive vehicle. Each model is consistently highly rated in terms of design, function, build quality and finish. It is applauded for its spaciousness and comfort, and it handles brilliantly.
The [...]
Make/ Model: Mazda 3 Diesel
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Price: $29,500 (RRP)
Rating: 7 out of 10
Traditionally, a car with a diesel engine is noisy, lighter on fuel consumption and emissions but at the expense of fun driving. Diesel cars are less fun to drive because they don’t rev with the same speed or as [...]
Make/ Model: Holden Astra CD
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Price: $21,990 (RRP)
Rating: 6 out of 10
If it’s choice you’re after, then Holden certainly offers it with the versatile Astra. Not only does this European-built and designed small-to-medium sized car come as a five-door, coupe, wagon and convertible, there’s also the Korean-made Viva and Epica [...]