Hatchback Reviews

Holden Commodore Tourer 2018 review: snapshot

By Malcolm Flynn · 21 Mar 2018

The Tourer is the off-road flavoured version of the all-new ZB Commodore line-up, with a little extra ground clearance (overall height increase: 42mm) and an unpainted plastic bodykit to help protect it on dirt roads. The Tourer is available in two trim levels, comprised of the $45,990 Calais Tourer and the $53,990

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Holden Commodore Calais 2018 review: snapshot

By Malcolm Flynn · 21 Mar 2018

The more luxurious $40,990 Calais sits toward the upper end of the all-new ZB Commodore line-up.

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Holden Commodore Calais-V 2018 review: snapshot

By Malcolm Flynn · 21 Mar 2018

Like the Calais, the Calais-V is limited to the Liftback bodystyle unless you opt for the off-road flavoured Tourer.

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Holden Commodore VXR 2018 review: snapshot

By Malcolm Flynn · 21 Mar 2018

The $55,990 Commodore VXR forms a new performance flagship for the all-new ZB Commodore line-up, replacing the SS models of the past.

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Holden Commodore 2018 review

By Malcolm Flynn · 21 Mar 2018

The new ZB Holden is a whole lot more Commodore than you may realise. Whether it lives up to its reputation is another matter.

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Renault Clio 2018 review: RS Cup

By Peter Anderson · 20 Mar 2018

The Renault Clio RS 200 is almost five years old - is it still the benchmark for fast, fun-loving Australians with a penchant for French products?

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Suzuki Swift 2018 review: Sport

By Tom White · 20 Mar 2018

Despite being a latecomer in the segment, this Suzuki is the last of its kind. That’s not to say that the just-released $25,490 Swift Sport doesn’t have any competitors, it does. But none in the same vein, and none of them Japanese. Back in the ‘90s you could choose from a number of silly small Japanese hatches

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Tesla Model S 75D 2018 review

By Nedahl Stelio · 20 Mar 2018

Tesla's Model S is the pride of the ground-breaking electric carmaker's fleet. So, how does this sleek, full-size, five-door hatch fit with a family of four's requirements for a full week. Can the quiet achiever live up to its smooth reputation, and justify its not insubstantial price-tag?

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Kia Picanto manual 2018 review

By James Lisle · 16 Mar 2018

For many, micro cars are probably not top-of-mind when it comes to spangling new vehicles. But they're often front-and-centre for young, first new car buyers, as well as a more mature group looking for reliable, comfortable and convenient transport. And on that basis, you have to hope the little Kia Picanto is going

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Citroen C3 2018 review

By Peter Anderson · 15 Mar 2018

Citroen has always Done Things Differently. For most of the time, Citroens have also looked like it when they were doing things differently - either unconventionally pretty (the DS) or boldly individual (virtually everything else). A few years ago, after a series of dull cars like the Xantia and the C4, the French

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