Toyota Prius Review & Road Test

Like all that is more than skin deep, so are the changes found in new Prius
Model Tested:

2009 Toyota ZVW30 Prius i-Tech; 1.8-litre four-cylinder, petrol-electric hybrid; CVT, five-door hatch – $53,500*

Options:

Metallic Paint $350 (Fitted – Silver Pearl)

Improved dynamics, steering and brakes; intuitive features; better performance
Rear vision through split window; positioning of some [...]

Ford Focus Review & Road Test

2009 Ford Focus LX Hatch Review and Road Test

Ford’s Focus still a rewarding drive

Model Tested:

2009 Ford Focus LX; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed manual; five-door hatch – $24,290

Options:

Metallic paint – Tango; $230 (Fitted)

Ride and handling; fuel economy; styling.
Misaligned buttons; no rear parking sensors available.
CarAdvice Rating:
Words – Paul Maric
The recent couple of years have [...]

Suzuki SX4 Review & Road Test

2009 Suzuki SX4 Review & Road Test
The Swift’s forgotten bigger brother demands some attention.
Model Tested:

2009 Suzuki SX4; S-Series; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed manual; sedan – $23,490

Great all around, value for money, very comfortable A to B car
No ESP, tough competition

CarAdvice Rating:
- by Alborz Fallah
I’ve always had a thing for Suzukis, I don’t really [...]

2009 Toyota Corolla Seca Review & Road Test

2009 Toyota Corolla Seca Ascent Review & Road Test

The Corolla Ascent proves what they say about assumptions
Model Tested:

2009 Toyota ZRE152R Corolla Seca Ascent, 1.8-litre, four-cylinder, six-speed manual, hatch – $21,490 (RRP)

Options:

Metallic Paint $350 (Fitted – Sterling Silver); Cruise Pack $750; Enhanced Safety Pack $1500; Cruise & Enhanced Safety Pack $2250 (Fitted); Satellite Navigation $3740; Six-CD [...]