Hatchback Reviews

Polestar 2 2023 review: Long range Single motor - long-term | Part 2

By Tom White · 19 Jun 2023

This month we set out to test the Polestar 2's range on a 300km journey which will be familiar to many Sydneysiders.

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Toyota Corolla 2023 review: ZR Hatch

By Stephen Ottley · 13 Jun 2023

The Toyota Corolla has been one of Australia's most popular cars for decades. Why? Well, as this 2023 updated version demonstrates, it's because the Japanese giant never stops trying to improve it, to make it even more popular.

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Abarth 500e 2023 review

By James Cleary · 26 May 2023

EVs have been with us for a while, but Abarth is leading the way when it comes to a dedicated zero-emissions hot hatch. The Italian performance specialist has delivered the Abarth 500e, a pure-electric FWD micro macho three-door coupe with the performance to match its go-fast looks. CarsGuide was invited to Italy for a preview drive before it arrives in Australia late this year.

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Fiat 500e 2023 review: preview test

By James Cleary · 23 May 2023

It's small, cute and pure electric; the latest evolution of Fiat's 500, the 500e, is a city car that combines chic design with quick-charging EV efficiency. We had a brief steer in Fiat's home of Turin, Italy before this all-new model arrives here in July.

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Polestar 2 2023 review: Long range Single motor - long-term | Part 1

By Tom White · 08 May 2023

I subjectively quite like the Polestar 2, but I'm about to find out if it's actually any good to live with.

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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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