Hatchback News
Honda Civic Type R vs hot hatch rivals
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By Chris Thompson · 21 Nov 2022
The Honda Civic Type R is back for another crack at the hot hatch crown, but this time it's asking a little more of prospective buyers than its last generation.With relatively divisive styling but highly praised driving dynamics and ability, the Civic Typ
Toyota Corolla vs popular hatchback rivals
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By Chris Thompson · 21 Nov 2022
The Toyota Corolla, the world's best-selling nameplate, is currently in a post-update glow after receiving a revamp for Australia in early November, but is it still the benchmark hatchback for buyers?The Corolla has rivals like the Hyundai i30 at its heel
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VW not worried about BYD, Telsa, or Toyota
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By Tom White · 20 Nov 2022
Volkswagen is confident it has buyers for the incoming ID range who wouldn't consider a BYD or a Tesla.
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2012 prices v 2017: Do cars really cost more?
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Nov 2022
Are Australians worse off today than back when we made cars up to five years ago? We compare the 2022, 2017 and – for a fuller perspective – 2012 prices of several popular models, using our trusty inflation calculator with figures rounded out to the nearest whole number, to find out how far from reality that original, more competitive price premise has strayed. You might be shocked by the result!
Honda Civic hybrid pricing hits BMW territory
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By Tim Nicholson · 18 Nov 2022
Honda's new Civic hybrid will hit showrooms next month with pricing that puts it firmly in premium territory.The hybrid hatchback is the second Civic variant to go on sale since the late 2021 launch of the petrol-powered VTi-LX.Available in one model grad
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2023 Subaru Impreza revealed
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By Tung Nguyen · 18 Nov 2022
Subaru has gone official with its new-generation Impreza at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, with the update headlined by a more potent 2.5-litre petrol engine.CarsGuide has contacted Subaru Australia to determine if and when the new model will arrive D
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2023 Honda Civic Type R priced
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By Tung Nguyen · 17 Nov 2022
Honda Australia has opened the order books for its hotly-anticipated 2023 Civic Type R hot hatch, confirming its February 2023 arrival and $72,600 drive-away price.
New Toyota Prius revealed, not for Australia
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By Chris Thompson · 16 Nov 2022
Toyota has revealed the next generation of its iconic Prius hybrid after weeks of anticipation, but Australians aren't likely to see it on the road any time soon.The new Toyota Prius consists of a three-drivetrain family, with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vari
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The types of cars Australians buy in 2022
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By Chris Thompson · 13 Nov 2022
Australians don’t buy cars like they used to, we know this, and we also know that SUVs and utes have filled showrooms and flown out the doors faster than they can be stocked lately - but what does the Australian car market really look like right now?
Toyota Prius successor revealed next week
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By Chris Thompson · 11 Nov 2022
Toyota will reveal the successor to its veteran hybrid, the Prius, next week on November 16 with a chance the new model will be a plug-in hybrid.Both Toyota's pioneering role in the push for hybrid drivetrains as well as the brand's hesitancy to move to f
