Make/ Model: Ford Fiesta LX
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Price: $16,490
Rating: 6 out of 10
Even though an all-new Fiesta is due out soon, the current models are still good value for money.
Due to its European styling and origins, the Ford Fiesta is more valuable than merely fodder for marketers. It boasts structural safety, quality [...]
Make/ Model: Ford Falcon XT FG
Transmission: 5 speed auto
Price: $36,790
Rating: 7 out of 10
The new Ford Falcon FG range reigns supreme over other large vehicles due to many improvements on previous Falcon models.
Make/ Model: BMW Z4 M Coupe
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Price: $127,500 (RRP)
Rating: 5.5 out of 10
If you love 21st century sports cars but miss the feel of traditional motoring, then the BMW Z4 M Coupe is perfect for you.
The cabin is quite cosy and the overall ride bone jerking due to a hard [...]
Make/ Model: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
Transmission: 6 speed direct shift gearbox
Price: $71,690 (RRP)
Rating: 7 out of 10
Although previous Evolution models have been too hardcore for everyday use, Mitsubishi seems to have finally struck a balance between sinister, aggressive performance and everyday usability.
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 [...]
Make/ Model: Nissan Murano Ti
Transmission: continuously variable transmission
Price: $56,990 (RRP)
Rating: 5 out of 10
Although the Nissan Murano is scheduled for replacement at some stage in 2009, the combination of its looks, interior functionality and mechanics will be maintained.
Make/ Model: Toyota Prado GXL-d
Transmission: 5 speed automatic
Price: $59,401 (RRP)
Rating: 6 out of 10
The robust Prado stakes a legitimate claim as one of the better 4WD models in Australia by being a consummate all-rounder and giving good value for money to an owner.
Make/ Model: VW Tiguan TDI
Transmission: 6 speed direct shift gearbox
Price: $38,290 (RRP)
Rating: 7 out of 10
The already congested recreational 4WD market has been taken by storm by the brand new VW Tiguan. The VW Tiguan’s overall car-like performance on tar and dirt handling capabilities are its stand out points apart from the [...]