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Nissan Tiida Review & Road Test

2009 Nissan Tiida Q Review & Road Test

As good as it’s been Tiida is crying out for an update
Model Tested:

2009 Nissan C11 Tiida Q; 1.8-litre, four-cylinder, six-speed manual, five-door hatch – $23,990*

Options:

Metallic Paint $495

Enthusiastic performance; six-speed manual; steering feel; vision
No ESC; centre lap belt; narrow cabin; cargo space; dated looks

CarAdvice Rating:
By Matt [...]

Ford Mondeo Review and Road Test

2009 Ford Mondeo TDCi Review and Road Test

So appealing that it takes the gloss off the already impressive Falcon.

Model Tested:

2009 Ford MA Mondeo TDCi; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder; six-speed automatic; hatch – $39,990 (RRP)

Options:

Leather heated seats

Superb fuel economy and handling; interior room; styling
Pricing point too close to Falcon
CarAdvice Rating:
- by Paul Maric
As humble as [...]

Rolls Royce Phantom Review & Road Test

Rolls Royce Phantom Review & Road test

Affordable luxury for the masses – well, sort of…

Model Tested:

Rolls Royce Phantom, 6.75-litre, V12, automatic Provenance

Opulence, elegance, craftsmanship, quietness, smoothness – too many superlatives to list
Sheer size can be a bit intimidating – but it needn’t be

CarAdvice Rating:
- by Karl Peskett

When a luxury car costs north [...]