Hatchback News

By James Cleary · 24 Sep 2023

Vehicle supply has arguably been the Australian new-car market’s hottest talking point in 2023, and one recent newcomer to local showrooms, EV specialist BYD, has seemingly conquered the issue thanks to strategic investments in dedicated production capacity established in the brand’s Chinese factories.

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Toyota holds back on two luxury legends

By Tom White · 23 Sep 2023

Speaking to CarsGuide at the launch of the HiLux GR Sport, Toyota's local division said it had no interest in trading out its slow-selling Granvia for the more luxurious and hybrid-driven Alphard people mover, nor did it see space in its line-up for the brand's flagship Crown sedan and crossover.

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The $22K Mazda2 still 'first car priced'

By Chris Thompson · 23 Sep 2023

During the launch of the updated Mazda2 hatchback, the country's third-most-popular car brand was keen to position the entry-point into its range as an ideal first car.

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How much would you pay for an EV hot hatch?

By Tim Nicholson · 22 Sep 2023

The Cupra Born finally has an electric hot hatch rival! The Abarth 500e will hit Australian showrooms by the end of 2023 and it will be offered in a limited-edition 'Scorpionissima' grade initially. Once they sell out, it will be available exclusively in regular Turismo trim from early 2024 on.

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Subaru prices new-gen Impreza

By Tung Nguyen · 20 Sep 2023

Subaru's new-generation Impreza hatch will hit local driveways from December this year, with pricing up at least $4000 compared to before.

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Updated Mazda2 price confirmed for Australia

By Chris Thompson · 18 Sep 2023

The entry into one of Australia’s favourite car brands has gone under the scalpel for a facelift almost a decade into its current generation, with the Mazda2 having been updated with a fresh look.

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Opel says Australia is 'on its list' at last

By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 Sep 2023

Opel has confirmed that it is considering selling vehicles in Australia again, but – as per the New Zealand model – not in the traditional sense, and likely with electric vehicles (EVs) only.

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This is good news for affordable car buyers

By Stephen Ottley · 16 Sep 2023

MG has good news for Australian new car buyers, but bad news for its market rivals - it won’t be quitting on offering affordable cars anytime soon.

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Hyundai hot hatches back on the menu

By Tung Nguyen · 14 Sep 2023

Hyundai Australia has reopened order books for N versions of its i20 and i30 hot hatches after overwhelming demand forced an over year-long stop sale on both models.

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More plug-in Pugs on the way!

By Tom White · 11 Sep 2023

Expect French underdog Peugeot's line-up to be fully refreshed and highly electrified in 2024.

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