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Multimedia is user-friendly, but a better sound system is needed in a luxury car. More airbags are also needed. There are no emergency brakes. Mouse is handy. Rear cargo does not close automatically. No keyless entry. No wireless charger. No heated seats. No cooled or ventilated seats. No auto-activated wipers. Like nothing else I have driven. Smooth yet sporty. Cool noise from under the bonnet. Amazing acceleration considering it's only 2.0-litre turbo. Gearbox is bliss. Sport mode feels like a beast. Fuel consumption is great. Over 750km range with full tank. Insurance is expensive. SOS call system battery has failed already and was expensive to replace. Servicing is expensive, too. It has done only 17,900 km and so far just the SOS call system battery has failed. Everything else work perfectly, but it's too soon to judge the reliability.

The car has ABS brakes, great suspension, airbags and has the original stereo it came out with. It's a very good size car. The back seats fold down and it has a very large boot. It drives very smoothly. It has never broken down on me in the three years I have had it, and the temperature gauge has never even gone close to half way up, even after driving for three hours. Great car. In the three years I have had it, all I have needed to do was get a service and buy a new battery last year, because it still had the original battery in it. Even though I checked the oil and water, I have never had the top up since my service last year. It pains me to say that this is the most reliable car I have ever owned because I am personally a Holden girl, and even though this car has done 347,000km on it, it's still a baby when you think of how many kilometres a Ford can actually do.

There's a huge GPS map in the speedo. The sports package tightens steering and suspension. You can disconnect DSG and ABS for real fun. It's very practical as a two-seater, with a huge boot. But there's poor legroom in rear seat. There is lots of legroom up front. This car is even fun to drive at 40km/h. Press the Sports mode button and it handles like a go-kart. Cruise control at speed is very comfortable. I can easily average under 4L/100km. Servicing is simple and a good price for oil and filters. It has DPF burn at times. No cost. Tyres has been the biggest expense. Nothing has ever gone wrong with this car. Extremely reliable.

Average for the year 1990. A very practical, large and comfortable station wagon layout with an ample-sized rear cargo area. 34 years and 295,000km of a pleasant and comfortable driving experience. Relative to the 295,000km traveled over the 34 years I have owned and driven the car, I estimate that the costs have been reasonable. Overall, a very reliable and well maintained vehicle.

I cannot fault this car. Very comfortable and handles very well. The air conditioning and power steering are very good. It handles the road very well. It's very reliable and I always feel safe when driving it. It doesn't cost much to get some petrol for it and it seems to last while. In regards to servicing we have been going to the same reputable mechanic, who has signed the logbook many times now. Insurance depends on who you go with. It's fantastically reliable. As I said before, it handles the road well and the air conditioning is awesome. The power steering works extremely well. You could even turn the wheel with one hand. Cleaning is easy, especially with the white car.

It's got driver and passenger airbags, and side airbags the in rear, plus a sunroof, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth and automatic headlights. The seats have black leather and are comfortable, with adjustability and memory for the drivers seat. It has the best dual-zone climate control. Very easy to drive. The diesel is economical, fast, responsive and reliable. Compulsory third-party insurance is $670 per year. Comprehensive insurance is $580 every six months. Diesel economy is 4.8L/100km. I can get 1450km out of a tank. Very good suspension and tyres. The engine is very quiet. You can go around Australia two times. It's very reliable.

Too complex. Passenger area is roomy with good legroom, although the centre console is wider than necessary without providing facilities as good as others. Boot size is good. No CD player. Easy to drive, but don't like i-stop or lane departure warning, which affects steering adversely. I turn both off. The electric steering feels a bit dead. The brake pedal needs more of a left-side extentsion for left-foot braking. The cruise control buttons are too small and the general system is confusing, unlike previous models. Fuel consumption on 91 octane is 10-11L/100km in town or country, which is worse than expected. Servicing yet to be tried. Insurance average, but has gone up, of course. No problems so far, but only low mileage to date. Time will tell, but Mazda reliability with earlier models has been very good in the past.

Tech is old but simple, especially without the sat-nav head unit. The speakers are great and can be loud with the right inputs. Super safe with the AWD and 10 airbags. And the steering is perfectly weighted. Only thing I could say about the interior is that you can set the clock to a specific second. Super practical, with loads of space given it is a hatchback. It can fit up to five adults (not so comfortably) or four adults (comfortably). The back seats fold completely flat, giving the spacious boot even more space. It's small so it's rather easy to park (the bonnet is a little long, so It takes a little to learn where the front of the car is). It has rear parking sensors which makes it super easy to reverse, and there are almost no blind spots. I have found that on this car they placed the rearview mirror very, very low, which causes a nice big blind spot in the middle of the windscreen. This car has nice big wing mirrors, which may be an eyesore at the start, but they help you see loads of the surroundings. The driving experience is awesome. When the automatic transmission wants to work, it's rather zippy, and the steering feel is great and perfectly weighted. The AWD system really helps to keep it on the road as well, especially during quick maneuvers. The car has plenty of power for overtaking at any speed, even at highway speeds, as well as plenty of power to get up to speed. This car has horrible fuel efficiency. It may be because I don't do the longest trips, but I get from 12 to 14L/100km and get around 300km out of the 60L tank. Each fill is around 80 bucks on 91 and the car is recommended to run on higher octanes like 98, which would be even more expensive. Other than that, rego is rather cheap at $256 every three months, and I have full comprehensive insurance, which is around $250 a month, which may be way too much for this car. I wouldn't suggest getting full comprehensive. and the services arent the cheapest either. My last service was around $350, which was just a regular service without any big fixes. This car has over 220,00km on it and it still runs a dream. I know the boxer engines have a bad rep, but this 2.0 DOHC boxer engine hasn't given me a single problem. Although finding info about the specific engines in the Impreza RS is hard as the engine they have is almost only found in the RS, which is not a worldwide car. But every day I wake up, get in and it always starts - hasn't stuttered once.

The multimedia and safety technology in Mazda cars harmonise, creating a symphony of innovation with 25-watt amplifier power and crystal-clear audio and alerts. Advanced safety features like rader cruise control and lane departure warning seamlessly integrate, ensuring a safe and enjoyable driving experience fused with intuitive infotainment systems elevating the journey. Mazda cars strike a harmonious balance between performance, comfort and practicality, offering a well-rounded package for daily driving, with a blend for spaciousness, ergonomics and fuel efficiency. Slipping behind the wheel, I ignite the engine and the amplifier sprang to life, filling the cabin with rich crystal sound. As I merged onto the highway the engine purred smoothly. The LED headlights cast a bright light, illuminating the road ahead. With each curve, the responsive steering creates a symphony of performance and comfort. Fuel: $150 per monthInsurance: $100 per monthMaintenance: $50 per monthCharging: $25 per monthTotal: $325 per month, with an additional 25 per cent for miscellaneous expenses (tyre, repairs etc.), equalling $406.25 a month. The Mazda's reliability is strong, with a reliable 24-volt charging system, comprehensive insurance and moderate maintenance costs.

The car has every safety feature. What I find interesting is that insurance companies will insure this car for less than my previous car due to these features. A lady walked across behind the car when I was reversing, it hit brakes before I could. The seats are very comfortable. The driver side is well laid out, with most things easy to find. The voice command feature doesn't work very well. It's just good enough to call someone. The interior lighting is nice especially in the evening.The HUD is an essential feature for me now, as it saves my head checking the speed. It also shows when to turn and what the cruise control is set to.The rear cargo area is fairly big and suits our needs. Can't say I love the automatic opening door, but have worked out I can stop it fully opening when I have a 6m paddling ski on the racks. Hop in the seat and press the 'Start' button to get things going, then confirm your acceptance of driving the vehicle, and then press the settings roller to turn off the annoying 'Speed Limit' warning. Okay, we are good to go and roll out of the garage with warnings going off as we go past posts.Off we go. It's so quiet and comfortable, with a spacious surrounding. The car accelerates when needed instantly. I just love it every time, as there's no lag and no noise. Handling is reasonable with the weight all down low. It is not a sports coupe but a sedan, so I think it is fine. The efficiency of the EV is just amazing. I have really noticed the reduced cost. Charging is mainly done at home, but when charging on a highway run, most times we haven't clashed with others. There is still conversations had as we charged, sharing stories of our EV experience. Insurance has been a real surprise with it being far cheaper than my previous car. Tyres and wiper blades are the main consumables. I just enjoy that as well. It is early days, but to date we haven't had an issue. There have been a few over-the-air updates for screen updates, I think, but not sure what they did. I have been using the ABRP app to workout where to charge and when. This takes all the hard work out of planning a trip.Also, I love the Bluelink app that shows the current status of the car, allows you to remotely lock and unlock, see what is around the car and look at the stats of your drives.