Hatchback Reviews

Cupra Leon 2023 review

By Tung Nguyen · 18 Aug 2022

Cupra is the latest automotive brand to try and crack the Australian market, but unlike others that have failed, the Spanish brand is backed by the gigantic Volkswagen Group. Three models are on offer at launch, with the Leon hatchback being the most conventional, so should you consider a Cupra?

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Audi RS 3 2023 review: Sedan and Sportback

By David Morley · 05 Aug 2022

Audi has already shown us the new A3 and S3. But if you've been waiting for the ultimate performance version of the platform, that wait is over as the RS3 enters showrooms. The RS3 has always been fast and grippy, but this time, it's also showing a brutal side that is pure muscle.

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Volkswagen Polo 2022 review: Life

By Emily Agar · 31 Jul 2022

The Volkswagen Polo Life hasn't changed much since the last version but it's popular for a reason. Still, it's a safe play compared to some of the other hatchback designs coming out now. If you're looking at this for a family car you need or want something that's small on the outside. But does that mean it's going to be too cramped on the inside?

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Ford Fiesta ST 2023 review

By Tim Nicholson · 25 Jul 2022

A feisty new rival has put the pressure on, but is the Ford Fiesta ST the top pick for a light hot hatch?

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Skoda Superb 2022 review: Sportline Liftback

By Emily Agar · 19 Jul 2022

The Superb is the biggest car Skoda makes that isn't an SUV. Interestingly, like some other European models, it has an all-wheel drive drivetrain and if you want a bit more space, the Superb also comes in a wagon version. Is the Skoda Superb Sportline Liftback the family car we didn't know we needed?

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Mazda 2 2022 review: Pure SP

By James Cleary · 23 Jun 2022

The Mazda2 has been around a while, but successive updates have helped it stay in touch with its compact urban competitors, and keep its head above water as the SUV wave continues to swamp the Aussie new car market. Does the recently introduced Pure SP grade put more air in this long time favourite's Floaties?

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Volkswagen Polo GTI 2022 review

By James Cleary · 03 Jun 2022

Think of the letters GTI, and most performance enthusiasts will also be thinking Volkswagen. The Polo GTI is the German giant's pocket-size hot hatch, and it's just had a refresh with more tech, more safety, some cosmetic tweaks, and a higher starting price. We tested it on road and track to see how it shapes up.

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Volkswagen Polo 2022 review

By James Cleary · 03 Jun 2022

Volkswagen may have embraced the shift to SUVs, but it hasn't forgotten its passenger car roots, with an upgraded version of the city-sized Polo arriving with even more safety, additional tech, extra standard features, and a higher starting price.

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EV Comparison Review: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD, BMW iX xDrive40, Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD & Polestar 2 LR dual-motor AWD

By Tom White · 30 Apr 2022

What will we discover driving the four latest and greatest EVs in a variety of conditions?

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Cupra Leon 2022 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Apr 2022

Any day another hot hatch family lands in Australia is a good day, but does the Cupra Leon have what it takes to mix it with rivals like the Hyundai i30 N, or its VW Group siblings, the Golf GTI and Golf R? We put the most powerful example of the new Leon to a track-attack test to find out.

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