2010 Volkswagen Jetta Review

Volkswagen have today released its revised 2010 Jetta range featuring a new range of engines, trim and specification levels – as well as a competitive reduction in pricing – across the entire Jetta line up.
CarAdvice this afternoon joined Volkswagen Group Australia for a drive day in Victoria’s picturesque Yarra Valley wine region for a taste [...]

Ford Mondeo Titanium Road Test & Reivew

A well kept secret, Mondeo Titanium is a real crowd pleaser

Model Tested:

2009 Ford Mondeo Titanium; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; hatch – $45,990*

Spacious; versatile; economical
Poor rearward visibility
CarAdvice Rating:
A well kept secret in its segment, the Ford Mondeo Titanium is solid, stylish, spacious, versatile and economical; this car has the potential to [...]

Subaru Liberty GT Review & Road Test

Conservative looks, confident performance.

Model Tested:

2010 Subaru Liberty GT Premium; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo petrol; six-speed manual; sedan – $52,990*

Smooth power delivery; all-wheel drive grip; spacious cabin
Tyre noise; tight & notchy gearshift; pricing against rivals
CarAdvice Rating:
Subaru’s fifth-generation Liberty may have lost the sex appeal so widely revered of its predecessor, but when it comes [...]

Toyota Camry Review & Road Test

The latest iteration of one of Toyota’s best selling appliances.

Model Tested:

2009 Toyota Camry Ateva; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; sedan – $32,490

Interior space; suspension (ride); standard features
Fuel consumption; handling
CarAdvice Rating:
Whitegoods on wheels, uninspiring, old man’s car and boring. These are all terms that have become synonymous with the Toyota Camry.
For years Toyota [...]

Renault Laguna Estate Review & Road Test

Finally, a French car without the complications.

Model Tested:

2009 Renault Laguna Dynamique Estate; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; wagon – $46,990*

Options:

18-inch Alloy Wheels $1000; Metallic Paint $800; Panoramic Sunroof $2000; Xenon Headlights & Headlight Washers $1950

Value for money; build quality; engine; style
Rear leg room
CarAdvice Rating:
The French have always been a bit quirky. While [...]

BMW 330d Review & Road Test

BMW’s 330d is an extraordinarily capable car with performance and fuel consumption figures that seem utterly implausible until you drive it.
Model Tested:

BMW E90 330d; 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; sedan – $87,250*

Options Fitted:

Larger Navigation Screen with added functionality including Television and Voice recognition $4,100; Sunroof $2,290

Awesome performance and refinement
Gearshifts could be [...]

Skoda Octavia RS Review & Road Test

It’s Czech out time from boring family motoring
Model Tested:

2009 Skoda Octavia RS TDI; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed manual; wagon – $41,990*

Options Available:

Metallic Paint $630; Xenon Headlamps $1290; Sunroof $1730; Media Interface Device $240; Foglamps with Cornering Function $240; Alarm $540; Leather Upholstery $2830; Privacy Glass $250; Satellite Navigation $2590; Park Distance Control $490 (Front [...]

Mazda6 Review & Road Test

Solid build, solid performance, solid reputation

Model Tested:

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Diesel; 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six speed manual; wagon – $37,940*

Options:

None fitted

Engine; gearbox; driveability; practicality
Ride a tad firm; no automatic option
CarAdvice Rating:
The new MZR-CD diesel engine in Mazda6 – and let’s hope Mazda3 as well – is an absolute pearler. It’s quiet, [...]

Ford Mondeo Review & Road Test

Fleet or family Mondeo wagon is certain to impress
Model Tested:

2009 Ford MB Mondeo LX; 2.3-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic, wagon – $32,990*

Options:

Metallic Paint $400 (Not Fitted – Frozen White)

Smooth & well balanced drive; generous cargo area; spacious & comfortable cabin
Manual rear windows; no panel light dimmer or rear ventilation outlets
CarAdvice Rating:
Blurring the [...]

Subaru Liberty Review

2010 (MY10) Subaru Liberty Review

It was back in 1954 that Subaru produced its first car, now some 55 years later, the once small and unrecognised brand has become a powerhouse for producing reliable and good performing vehicles.

Subaru has done exceptionally well of late, so much so that it even outsold Mazda, month on month, in [...]

Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer

2009 Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer

Skoda’s fastest Octavia and a racetrack – the test track used by Top Gear Australia in fact – was the setting for the Australian introduction, just weeks after its European launch, of the Octavia RS.

- by Paul Maric
It wasn’t all about racing around a track though, with the first [...]

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