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The hatchback remains a popular option among many car buyers due to its clever packaging, with interior space typically maximised thanks to its roof-hinged tailgate. Hatchbacks are generally shorter than sedans and come with the option of three or five doors with seating for four or five passengers. Sizing stretches from micro to large and everything in between.

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Abarth 500e 2024 review
7.2/10
Meet the Abarth 500e, the mad-hatter sibling to the very good and all-electric Fiat 500e, and the Italian brand's first attempt at a bonafide EV hot hatch.It's tiny, tough and – despite the lack of engine and exhaust – it burbles manically when you fire it up.So does this mean Italy’s pint-sized, petrol-powered icon has a future in the all-electric era? Let’s go find out.
Nissan Sakura 2024 review
7.5/10
It is no secret that the Chinese brands have taken Australia’s affordable EV market by storm. The three most affordable electric models in Australia are all Chinese, and all start under $40k.But this is the Nissan Sakura, a Japanese-market EV that has global potential, with the brand’s most senior executives saying they want to bring cheaper electric vehicles to the masses.How cheap? Well this one starts at around 2.5m yen, which is less than $27,000.So, does Nissan have something here that can upset the cheap EV apple cart? Let’s go find out.
Honda Civic 2024 review: Type R track test
9/10
Before we dive in, this isn’t your typical road test. That’s because there’s no road, per se. Instead, the majority of what you’re about to read comes from The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia.You’ve read the headline, though, so you’re probably putting it all together: a Honda Civic Type R on a well-liked race track must be bliss. Let’s find out.A very quick catch-up for those not in the know. The Honda Civic Type R (or CTR if you like) is the brand’s only performance model on sale after the demise of the NSX supercar. The current (FL5) CTR is a little over a year old, having been launched internationally in late 2022, but has only been on Aussie shores for a little while. In fact, we’ve already reviewed it for the road, back in April.But Honda Australia was keen to get media behind the wheel in a setting it says the CTR thrives in - a racetrack. Its predecessor was a car loved almost universally, can this one live up to the new standard?
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