FPV F6 310 Review & Road Test
November 20, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, FPV, Falcon, Ford, Large Car, Large Car
This is a serious Aussie muscle car, despite the absence of a large capacity V8
Model Tested:
2009 FPV FG Falcon F6 310; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo-petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $67,890*
Options Available:
Metallic Paint $NCO; Premium Brakes $6375; Dark Agent 19-inch Alloy Wheels $1122; Satellite Navigation $3230; Leather Upholstery $2962; Power Adjustable Pedals $353; Reverse Camera $705
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta Review
November 13, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, Diesel, First Steer, Medium Car, Medium Car, Volkswagen
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
November 13, 2009 by Nadine Armstrong
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, Diesel, Ford, Medium Car, Medium Car
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 [...]
Range Rover Sport Supercharged Review
November 8, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Land Rover, Off Road / 4x4
Location – Scottish Badlands – Photography: Nick Dimbleby
The fast and the furious of the off-road world
It weighs 2,590 kilograms, yet will blast off from a standing start to 100km/h in 6.2 seconds. It’s also sports car tidy through the bends and more luxurious than a suite at the Dorchester.
You’re looking at Land [...]
Toyota Camry Review & Road Test
November 5, 2009 by Paul Maric
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, Medium Car, Medium Car, Toyota, Toyota Camry
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 [...]
Jaguar XF-R Review & Road Test
November 4, 2009 by Nadine Armstrong
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Jaguar, Large Car, Luxury Car, Sports
Plenty of reasons to get excited
Model Tested:
2009 Jaguar XF-R; 5.0-litre, supercharged V8, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan- $208,450*
Brilliant engine; dynamic handling; wicked personality
Fuel economy; interior plastics
CarAdvice Rating:
The Jaguar XF-R is a shameless exhibitionist. Behind the wheel you will be entertained, intrigued and find it near impossible not to warm to its wicked demeanor.
With [...]
Subaru Outback Diesel Review
November 3, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, First Steer, Medium Car, SUV Compact, Subaru
The car that a lot of Subaru fans have been waiting for has finally arrived in Australia, the Outback Diesel represents the first diesel car Subaru has offered in Australia and marks a new era for the Japanese brand as it sets it sights higher for 2010.
Having already driven the new Subaru Outback a [...]
Subaru Liberty Exiga Review
November 3, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, First Steer, People Mover, People Mover, Subaru
The new Subaru Liberty Exiga (pronounced x-e-ga in Australia) has made its way to our shores and is on sale now from a starting price of just $37,490. Subaru’s first people mover has a lot to offer with an impressive feature list the kids would be proud of.
Referred to as the Exiga in Japan, Australia [...]
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
November 2, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, First Steer, Hyundai, Off Road / 4x4, SUV, SUV Medium
Hyundai’s updated Santa Fe brings the latest in diesel engine technology to the masses at an affordable price. Starting from $37,990 the face-lifted Santa Fe gets an updated interior and exterior plus a whole new engine and transmission system, meaning superior fuel efficiency and drivability.
There was a time when Korean cars were regarded as cheap, [...]
Kia Sorento Review
October 26, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, First Steer, Kia, Off Road / 4x4, SUV, SUV Large
2010 Kia Sorento First Steer Review
There was a famous advertising campaign by a rental company in the United States some time ago that depicts the attitude of some large multi-nationals. The advert read “We are number 2, so we try harder”. This is a very good way to explain why sister companies Hyundai and Kia [...]
Peugeot 308 CC Review & Road Test
October 26, 2009 by Karl Peskett
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, Peugeot, Sports, Sports Car
The Pug for sun-lovers
Model Tested:
2009 Peugeot 308CC; 2.0-litre, four cylinder, diesel, six speed automatic; coupe/cabriolet – $52,990*
Options Available:
Leather seats with integrated heating, AirWave and windstop – $4,100
Styling; build quality; packaging
Ride too firm; downward sloping seats; no cupholders; windscreen angle
CarAdvice Rating:
Ah, the convertible. The wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, [...]
