Cars reviews

Peugeot 508 (2011)

July 26th, 2010 - Ditching awkward for stylish, the forthcoming 508 promises to be both easy on the eye and the environment. That is, if the four-wheel drive diesel Hybrid4 drivetrain makes its way down under. 4

Hyundai ix35 Active (2010)

July 26th, 2010 - Dowdy Tucson be gone! Welcome the attractive, entry-level ix35 featuring two-wheel drive, a 2-litre engine, steering wheel audio and cruise controls, 17-inch wheels, auxiliary and USB ports, and electric driver's seat.

Toyota Prius i-Tech (2009 ZVW30)

July 22nd, 2010 - Thrifty and spacious, the Prius is the most refined hybrid we've driven thus far. Despite its impressive tech swag, including the ability to park itself, the i-Tech doesn't come cheap. 9

Hyundai i20 Premium (2010)

July 16th, 2010 - The new-to-Australia Yaris-sized Hyundai i20 doesn't replace the current Getz. Rather, it's a newer, more premium model that complements the Getz, for the time being.

BMW X3 xDrive35i (F25 2011)

July 15th, 2010 - Smoothed out and better looking than before, the next-generation X3 can be specified with plenty of tech goodies, although the internet-connected features still seem unlikely. 1

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport

July 9th, 2010 - Not content with the title of world's second fastest production car, Bugatti is closing out production of the Veyron supercar with a Super Sport model that makes 882kW and comfortably regains its title. 1

Volvo V60 (2011)

July 6th, 2010 - Volvo's stylish new V60 wagon melds style with versatility and, of course, a plethora of the car maker's signature safety features, including a system that can automatically avoid pedestrian collisions.

Audi S5 Sportback (2010)

July 1st, 2010 - Audi's A5 five-door coupe, nee hatchback, gains a sports variant. The S5 packs a standard 3-litre supercharged V6, four-wheel drive, dual-clutch transmission and the MMI entertainment/navigation system. 1

Toyota Camry Hybrid Luxury (2010)

June 25th, 2010 - If you can live with the small boot and hampered load space, and do without visceral driving thrills, the Camry Hybrid rewards patient drivers with good fuel economy and large car space. 6

Suzuki Swift (Mark III)

June 23rd, 2010 - It's not due here until the first half of next year, but the new Swift looks to build on the success of the current model. In Europe it features a smaller engine, USB, climate control and 16-inch alloys.