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Head-up display is great. Clear. Parking assistance collision works well but tends to be on the sensitive side.Yes, very spacious for family of four.Smooth and comfortable. Sporty if I want to. But on a ride from Sydney to Melbourne on Eco Pro - it’s super fuel efficient, giving me an extra 165 km!Fuel is 95 premium unleaded, which is on the expensive side. Maintenance, if you do it yourself, is just a bit more than a Japanese brand like Mazda.Very reliable. Can’t complain. I’ve owned Japanese cars in the past and this X3 (G01) sDrive20i is on par.

The multimedia set-up is basic. There are enough buttons on the steering wheel to avoid fiddling with the stereo but it hasn't aged well. Bluetooth drop outs are frequent.Car is very practical if you just need something to commute in. The interior is simple and the fabric seats are easy to clean with just a vacuum. Despite being a hatch the boot is more than big enough.Drives really well. The (manual) gearbox and clutch are super smooth. Auto stop/start sometimes leaves you waiting an extra second for the engine to restart, worrying someone's about to lean on the horn or run up your backside. Ride height is a pain. You have to crawl up and down driveways to avoid scraping the front bumper.Great on fuel, consistently averaging under 7.0L/100km. Insurance is fairly cheap, too (full comprehensive under $1000). Servicing is fairly straight forward. No major services required until you hit 120,000km.Never had major mechanical issues. Mazda originally had a recall notice out on the windscreen wipers, but it's never caused a problem.

Multimedia is the worst. Always freezes and blanks out. Sometimes it won’t connect to Apple CarPlay, doesn’t scan radio stations and has poor reception. The seats are really comfortable, the cargo area has a lot of space and it’s convenient with the two sliding doors.It has the power required but has a lot of issues with premature disc rotor wear (warping at 20,000km) and issues with first and second gear.It’s fuel efficiency is great and with the Eco mode you can use e10. Servicing is very expensive and a lot of things aren’t covered under warranty. The reliability is very poor. It has rust within three years, a lot of mechanical issues and electrical faults.

The tech transforms every drive — smart safety systems, cameras, adaptive cruise and driver assists make touring effortless, while remaining easy to customise and disable.Love the interior, so plush and comfortable. The plastic tub liner could be thicker and more substantial.Best car I've ever driven. It’s like it’s on train tracks. Power is smooth and plentiful.It’s a ute so the rego and insurance are higher. Fuel use is as good as you want it to be. Has not missed a beat. I’m getting oil done every 10,000km as all diesels need that extra care.

The safety technology is intrusive and the multimedia could be better.The car's interior is very well done - spacious and comfortable. The rear cargo area is efficient and practical. I can slot my tools in the back and have a very comfortable experience inside.The experience is very pleasant but the car's not as durable in the bush as I thought it would be. In suburbia it's a comfortable, easy drive, although its slow to take off.With today's fuel prices it is very expensive, especially if you use it in the bush as well as the city. Other than than it's affordable.It's a very reliable car. I have put it through a lot and it still runs efficiently. I damaged the drive shaft by running different size tyres but it still got me where I needed to go.

Has fuel injection.Car's interior is standard, the way it should be. It's a 1976 Holden Torana, so 1976 practicality. Perfect. Drives like a new car.It has a V8 but fuel economy is great because it is fitted with fuel-injection.Car is very reliable. Starts first time every time. Runs perfectly.

Speakers and headset unit work better than they would in most cars of this age.Interior colour isn’t that nice but with a few floor mats it’s perfect. Boot size is awesome for prams and shopping.The gearing is amazing and being able to change gears myself is better for fuel economy and comfort.Cost of fuel per week is only around $80-90 and range is between 700 and 1000km.Hasn’t missed a beat and even small things are fine and easy to fix if you have the knowledge. 

Basic multimedia with a Kenwood CD/tuner/Bluetooth unit with USB and auxiliary functions. However, it has good speakers, including large speakers in the rear of vehicle. There are minimal safety features, but it does have a rear emergency exit.There is a great seating arrangement with aisle access to all rear seats and three seats in the front of vehicle, consisting of a dual passenger seat and single driver’s seat.It is very comfortable to drive with excellent vision via the large windscreen. There are plenty of air-con vents, including ceiling vents in the rear of vehicle, allowing for a cool drive.Running costs are quite economical with plenty of kilometres per litre, especially highway driving, with the 3.0-litre diesel engine. The light weight reduces registration costs.It is generally reliable with the diesel engine handling long distance drives. The large battery keeps the vehicle starting up daily, and all accessories running properly and constantly.

The S90 has excellent safety technology for the year of manufacture!Practicality is typical for a sedan, Volvo but care must be taken to avoid overheating!The S90 is a luxurious drive if slightly underpowered considering the weight of the car.The S90's fuel costs are relatively high. Due to its rarity, servicing is very high!I've had the engine rebuilt twice in a relatively low mileage at considerable expense!

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite Hybrid features a rich suite of multimedia and safety technologies, including a large panoramic dual 12.3-inch digital display that combines the instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity for maps, music and apps. It also offers Hyundai Bluelink connected services and over-the-air (OTA) software updates, premium audio systems, wireless phone charging and multiple USB ports to keep devices charged and entertained. On the safety side, the model is equipped with the advanced Hyundai SmartSense suite of systems such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor with 360° cameras, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Driver Attention Warning and Safe Exit Warning, all designed to help prevent accidents and protect occupants.The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite Hybrid delivers practical interior space and cargo versatility that suits families, daily life, and adventures. Its cabin offers generous headroom and legroom for front and rear occupants, making longer drives more comfortable for adults and children alike, with thoughtful storage cubbies, cup holders, USB ports and a dual-access centre console adding everyday usability. The rear cargo area provides ample boot space — around 628L with seats up — and expands to nearly 1949L with the rear seats folded flat, so you can easily carry groceries, luggage, sports gear or camping equipment. The wide tailgate and flat load floor make loading bulky items easier, while flexible 60/40 fold-down seating lets you balance passengers and cargo without hassle.The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite Hybrid is smooth, quiet and confidence-inspiring to drive, especially in everyday conditions. The hybrid powertrain delivers responsive acceleration with minimal engine noise, while the electric motor assists at low speeds for relaxed city driving. On highways, it feels stable and refined, with well-controlled suspension that absorbs bumps comfortably, even on larger wheels. Steering is light and predictable, making the Santa Fe easy to manoeuvre despite its size, and overall handling is tuned more for comfort and composure than sporty driving, which suits family use well."Fuel savings and capped servicing help keep the everyday running costs more efficient than many petrol SUVs, but total ownership costs still include insurance, registration and periodic maintenance typical of a modern hybrid SUV.Its hybrid powertrain claims around 5.6L/100 km combined, which helps reduce fuel bills compared to petrol-only SUVs.Hyundai offers capped-price servicing with intervals of every 12 months or 10,000km, and pre-paid packages cost around $2405 over five years (roughly under $500 a year).The vehicle comes with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, and the hybrid battery is for eight years or 160,000km in Australia."Because the model is new, long-term reliability trends aren’t fully established, so warranty coverage and regular servicing are important for peace of mind which I do. Manufacturer and community experiences suggest you may see typical new-model teething issues, but I am still enjoying the car without major faults.