Volkswagen Polo Review
Model Tested:
2010 Volkswagen Polo Trendline; 1.4-litre, four cylinder, petrol, five-speed manual, three-door hatch – $16,990*
CarAdvice Rating:
Petite proportions, refined styling and a five-star ANCAP rating make t...
The introduction of the Holden Cruze CDX diesel takes the Cruze model tally to four; a 1.8-litre CD, 2.0-litre CD, 1.8-litre CDX and more recently the 2.0-litre CDX. And these four models populate the very crowded small car segment, which is home to...
Mazda CX-9 Review & Road Test
When the standard is high, maybe bigger is better?
Model Tested:
2010 Mazda CX-9; 3.7-litre, V6, 24 valve, DOHC, S-VT, petrol, six-speed automatic – $63,186
CarAdvice Rating:
The Mazda CX-9 is a gutsy seve...
2010 Honda Civic VTi Road Test & Review
Honda Civic VTi gets the basics right, but is that enough?
Model Tested: 2010 Holda Civic VTi; 1.8-litre SOHC i-VTEC, four cylinder, petrol, five-speed automatic, sedan - $25,290*
CarAdvice Rating:
The...
Finding a happy compromise
Model Tested:
Ford Falcon XR6; 4.0-litre, six cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; four-door sedan: $42,490*
CarAdvice Rating:
Words by Nadine Armstrong | Photos by Nadine Armstrong & Ford Australia
The Fo...
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic Review
The Ford Fiesta, but better!
Model Tested:
2010 Ford Fiesta ECOnetic; 1.6-litre, turbo-diesel, four-cylinder; five-speed manual; five-door hatch: $24,990*
CarAdvice Rating:
Ford flaunts its eco-credentials in the green...
Family friendly; seven seats and five-star safety.
Model Tested:
Hyundai Santa Fe R Highlander; 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; SUV – $48,490*
CarAdvice Rating:
If your idea of value for money is a long list of...
Energetic, fast and nimble the Mazda 3 MPS is satisfaction guaranteed.
Model Tested:
Mazda 3 MPS Luxury; 2.3-litre, four-cylinder, petrol-turbo; six-speed manual; five-door hatch – $43,290*
CarAdvice Rating:
Nothing screams fun quite like a...
Handsome looks are just the beginning.
Model Tested:
Mitsubishi Outlander VRX; 3.0-litre, V6, petrol; six-speed automatic; wagon – $45,490*
CarAdvice Rating:
The handsome new looks of the Mitsubishi Outlander quickly had me keen to get to...