“You’ve come a long way baby to get where you’ve got to today” Philip Morris used this famous line in the 1960s to market their product, but it applies equally to Hyundai and particularly the Hyundai i30 N that I’m reviewing. And I’ve got a very particular opinion on this car as a former Volkswagen […]
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This is a small update to my recent post on the Kia Niro Hybrid. One of the important reasons that I test drive and review various brands, is to provide an honest opinion on the worthiness of the vehicle. Recently, courtesy of Kia Motors Australia, I reviewed a brand new Kia Niro Hybrid. (Scroll down
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What does Hyundai say? Our largest and most spacious SUV ever: The PALISADE 8. Introducing the all-new Hyundai Palisade: the ultimate getaway vehicle for growing families. With its bold design, innovative safety features and spacious interior available with both 7 and 8 seats, Palisade is made for those who dare to be different, who expect more
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What does Mitsubishi say? A New Generation of SUV You don’t need to change your life to drive an Outlander PHEV, but it will change your life. Outlander PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) combines quiet, dynamic performance, exceptional economy and low emissions for a superior driving experience. With AWD stability and handling, advanced safety technology
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Does size really matter anymore? Or do Kilowatts and Newton Metres tell us more about the MY21 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport? Ok, so I’m not an offroader or someone who tows something heavy. I can’t imagine swapping my seat in an aeroplane for the driver’s seat in a 4wd to visit FNQ (Far North Queensland for
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In all honesty, I don’t think there’s a bad car sold in the Australian car market – there certainly were some, but the current crop in 2020 is arguably as good a bunch as I’ve ever seen. So I was pretty pleased to jump into the MY21 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain recently. Isuzu is letting me
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What does Hyundai say? “The Kona Electric is electric in every sense. A zero-emissions SUV that delivers instant acceleration, over a staggering 400Km[R1] range on a single charge and is packed with smart safety features”. As Australia’s first 100% electric small SUV, we share your excitement in owning one. What is it? The Kona Electric is a battery-electric version of
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Undoubtedly, there’s a lot of competition in most segments of the Australia car business, but three of the brands make up over 60% of the small passenger market by sales. And Hyundai with the Hyundai i30 is in a very strong second place Hyundai has done exceptionally well with the i30 since launch and this
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Despite having been in the car business for nearly 43 years, I continue to be sometimes confused by the specifications from manufacturers for their model line-up. Take this car for example – the MY21 Kia Seltos S. Having just driven the Kia Rio GT-Line, the top of the range model in the Kia Rio, this
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Some manufacturers announce a run-out before a new model comes to market and others introduce a limited run model with extra equipment to entice buyers without them really being aware of that said run-out. Read on for my opinion on the Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition Nissan announced the new Qashqai in November, with a launch
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