Hatchback News

By Tim Nicholson · 16 Dec 2021

The Cupra Born is locked and loaded for an Australian launch, and now we have an idea of what the electric hot hatch might cost when it goes on sale.Expected to hit Australian shores either late 2022 or early 2023, the Born will be the fourth Cupra model

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Volkswagen confirms new Golf R pricing

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Dec 2021

Volkswagen Australia has been forced into a late engine and price change for the new-generation Golf R.

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Next-generation Mini Hatch spied undisguised

By Justin Hilliard · 13 Dec 2021

Mini’s fourth-generation Hatch – or Cooper – has had an early reveal thanks to some spy images published over the weekend, which show the new city car inside and out, with the latter headlined by a bold redesign of the classic rear end

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Why Honda is on the right course in Australia

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Dec 2021

One of the most shocking automotive developments of this already melodramatic decade has been the repositioning of Honda (vehicles) in Australia.

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New Mazda 2 Hybrid hatchback finally unveiled

By Justin Hilliard · 07 Dec 2021

Mazda has finally revealed the new Mazda2 Hybrid, but the ‘self-charging’ light hatchback might look more than a little familiar

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Mitsubishi to continue Mirage sales for now

By Tim Nicholson · 06 Dec 2021

Mitsubishi will continue to sell its Mirage micro car for a while yet, despite the hatchback not complying with the Australian Design Rule (ADR) changes that came into effect on November 1.The Japanese carmaker looks like it is the only manufacturer affec

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There are more exciting EVs on the way

By Stephen Ottley · 04 Dec 2021

There’s been a rush of excitement around electric vehicles (EVs) in 2021, and 2022 promises even more. But that doesn’t mean you should necessarily rush out and buy an EV, because there are several more exciting additions bound for Australia in the not-too-distant future.

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Supply issues continue to impact sales

By Tim Nicholson · 03 Dec 2021

Australia's new-car market continues to be badly impacted by the global semi-conductor shortage and supply-chain issues, as sales dropped by 15.3 per cent in November compared with the same month last year.The tally of 80,639 units last month was a result

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Honda confirms new Civic pricing and specs

By Justin Hilliard · 29 Nov 2021

Honda Australia has confirmed the Civic small hatchback is moving upmarket with its 11th generation, announcing a near-$50,000 starting price for the redesigned segment stalwart

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Odyssey out, new crossover in for Honda Aus

By Justin Hilliard · 29 Nov 2021

Honda Australia has “an onslaught on new product” due over the next 18 months, likely including an all-new crossover, as part of its renewed SUV focus, but one famous people-mover nameplate will be axed along the way

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