Hatchback Reviews

Kia Cerato S 2017 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 29 Nov 2017

The S is the entry point to the slimmed-down Kia Cerato range, kicking off from $19,990 (manual) and stretching to $22,290 (automatic).

Read the article

Kia Cerato 2017 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 29 Nov 2017

The cut-price and cool-looking Kia Cerato punches well above its price in the fashion stakes, which is at least partly why it's Kia's best-selling model. So is there substance to go with the style?

Read the article

Kia Cerato Sport+ 2017 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 29 Nov 2017

The Sport+ is the new top-of-the-range Cerato, following a rationalising of the range for 2018 and beyond. It sits atop the Sport and entry-level S in the three-model family.

Read the article

Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 2018 review

By Matt Campbell · 27 Nov 2017

Less and more - that seems to be the rationale behind this flagship Golf GTI, which has two fewer doors but plenty of extra grunt.

Read the article

Mazda 2 2018 review: Maxx hatch weekend test

By Tom White · 22 Nov 2017

Australia is a big place, and sometimes little hatchbacks have to move outside their comfort zone. You might think of the little Mazda2 as a 'city car'. This conjures up visions of boxy things with grey interiors, budget adornments and out-of-town performance that can be... lacking. The reality is though, Australia

Read the article

Ford Focus RS Limited Edition 2018 review

By James Cleary · 21 Nov 2017

The Ford Focus RS Limited Edition is underpinned by hardware upgrades designed to appeal to track day devotees, so it’s no surprise Sydney Motorsport Park was the venue for our local launch drive.

Read the article

Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo 2018 review: weekend test

By Dan Pugh · 17 Nov 2017

Like anyone with a family, small cars rarely enter my motoring orbit. But with a new field of hatchbacks that promise to be more practical than ever before, is it time to rethink that viewpoint?

Read the article