Hatchback Reviews

Cupra Born 2023 review

By Tom White · 04 May 2023

This little hatch wants to offer performance range and value, can it really do it all?

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Honda Civic Type R 2023 expert review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 10 Apr 2023

One of the world's most exciting hot-hatches, the Honda Civic Type R has long existed in its own, thrilling orbit. Now, the 2023 (FLS) redesign broadens its horizons with far-more down-to-earth styling, a huge cabin-quality uplift and sustained efficiency improvements, dramatically boosting the Japanese firecracker's appeal. But what about its value, given that the price has rocketed up so much?

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Toyota Yaris 2023 review: ZR Hybrid

By Tom White · 04 Apr 2023

It might be one of the most fuel efficient cars without a plug, but the Yaris has moved upmarket in more than a few ways.

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Peugeot 308 2023 review: GT Sport Hatch Plug-in Hybrid

By Laura Berry · 29 Mar 2023

Peugeot's plug-in hybrid version of its 308 small hatch has arrived in Australia and we sampled it at its launch to discover its range, safety features and price compared to fully electric cars such as a Tesla Model 3 or Polestar 2.

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Toyota GR Corolla 2023 review

By Stephen Ottley · 23 Feb 2023

Toyota spent decades ignoring the hot hatch market and now it has launched its second entrant in three years. But can the new GR Corolla not only live up to the hype of the GR Yaris but go head-to-head with the likes of the Honda Civic Type R and Volkswagen Golf R?

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GWM Ora GT 2023 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 17 Feb 2023

If the GWM Ora appeals but you want a little more pizzazz, then the GT version might be what you're looking for.

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GWM Ora Long Range 2023 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 15 Feb 2023

The GWM Ora Long Range gets the same driveline as the Standard Range, but with a 63kWh battery for 420km of range and it costs $47,990, before on-road costs.

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GWM Ora Standard Range 2023 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 13 Feb 2023

GWM's all-electric Ora comes in three forms, but the first two are really the same vehicle with the option of a larger battery.

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GWM Ora 2023 review

By David Morley · 09 Feb 2023

A small-car invasion from a new country is nothing new. The Japanese did it in the 1960s and '70s with the likes of Datsun, Toyota and Mitsubishi rewriting the book on what Aussies wanted in a small car.

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Mitsubishi eK X EV 2023 review

By Tony O'Kane · 16 Jan 2023

Could Mitsubishi's tiny EV work for Australia's urban motorists, or is it simply too small for the task?

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