Cars reviews

• 5.5

  Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe (2009)

  05 Mar 2009 5:04 PM

  Mazda has given its evergreen roadster a touch up, with a more aggro face, plusher armrests and, finally, MP3 player connectivity; the trick folding hard-top remains.

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  Skoda Superb Ambition 1.8 TSI (2009)

  03 Mar 2009 6:28 PM

  Skoda's new Superb may not be a beauty queen, but its Twin Door system allows you to have a sedan-style boot for most occasions and a large hatchback for whenever you're hauling large objects.

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  BMW Z4 sDrive35i (2009)

  02 Mar 2009 8:08 PM

  For the second-gen Z4, BMW has given it slightly smoother lines and a schmick-looking new folding hard-top. It also comes with a redesigned and much friendlier iDrive system for mixing your music and guiding your sat nav.

• 5.3

  Carver One

  02 Mar 2009 5:05 PM

  If you've ever wanted to tilt and scythe your way through corners like Mick Doohan or Barry Sheene, but never had the gumption to do it, the Carver One may be for you.

  Specs: petrol , No , standard

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  Lexus RX450h (2009)

  28 Jan 2009 9:37 AM

  Coming here in the middle of 2009, the new RX hybrid boasts a larger engine, tighter handling, more up-to-date cabin tech and an iDrive-style controller.

  Specs: petrol , No

• 8.6 9.8

  Honda Jazz VTi-S (2008)

  14 Jan 2009 4:16 PM

  Way more rational than its namesake musical style, the Jazz impresses with its abundance of space, cheery outlook on life and clever engineering.

  Specs: petrol , standard , optional

• 8.4

  Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI Sport Edition

  09 Jan 2009 12:11 PM

  It may be showing its age in parts but this luxury sedan is so capable of conquering cities and subduing the highways with its supple yet firm ride that we're willing to forgive it its many foibles.

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  Nissan 370Z Coupe (2009)

  10 Dec 2008 9:21 AM

  During our preview drive the 370Z performed well in spirited driving, uses some interesting tech to help the driver and is a great looking car, inside and out; in short, we can't wait until it lands here sometime next year.

  Specs: petrol

• 8.2

  Lexus RX400h (2006)

  13 Oct 2008 10:05 AM

  For those craving a luxury four-wheel drive with an emphasis on luxury rather than cornering elan, then the RX400h is a good choice. It's about as much four-wheel drive as many of us will ever need, and its fuel thrift is pleasing too.

  Specs: petrol , Yes , standard , 6

• 7.9

  Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

  04 Sep 2008 4:02 PM

  A fine way to traverse Australia's vast distances, but we miss the Twincharger's up and at them attitude.

  Specs: diesel , optional , optional

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