Hatchback Reviews
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Holden Astra RS hatch manual 2017 review
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By Tim Robson · 21 Apr 2017
Holden has a battle on its hands to convince people that it's still a viable alternative to the sea of rivals in the local car market. The German-built Astra is a central plank of that strategy.
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Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI COD 2017 review
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By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Apr 2017
The world is awash with stereotypes, and Audi drivers cop it hard. TT? Deep-pocketed hairdressers. R8? Deeper-pocketed mid-life-crisis-ists. A8? Jason Statham wannabes. A3? Bought by everyone else.
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Holden Astra RS-V hatch 2017 review
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By Vani Naidoo · 20 Apr 2017
Awards lost their lustre when we started handing them out just for turning up. So, when Holden launched the 2016 Euro Car of the Year-winning Astra, it was easy to dismiss it as just another award.
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Mazda2 GT 2017 review: snapshot
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By Peter Anderson · 12 Apr 2017
After the blip of the hatch-only Genki, the sedan returns alongside the hatch in GT specification, the new range-topper from 2017.
Mazda 2 2017 review
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By Peter Anderson · 12 Apr 2017
The Mazda2 is the favourite small hatch for private buyers. While others have fallen away, the 2 has held firm, its stylish sheetmetal and quality interior setting it apart in its class.
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Mazda 2 Maxx 2017 review: snapshot
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By Peter Anderson · 12 Apr 2017
Stepping up from the Neo is the Maxx, starting at $17,690 for the manual and $19,690 for the auto, a leap of $2700.
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Mazda2 Genki 2017 review: snapshot
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By Peter Anderson · 12 Apr 2017
The Genki used to top the range and only comes as a five-door hatch priced at $20,690 for the manual and $22,690 for the auto.
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Mazda 2 Neo 2017 review: snapshot
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By Peter Anderson · 12 Apr 2017
The Neo opens the now four model range of Mazda's popular hatch, with prices unchanged at $14,990 for manual and $16,990 for the six-speed auto, hatch or sedan.
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Suzuki Baleno GLX Turbo 2017 review
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By James Cleary · 07 Apr 2017
In a round of word association, it's a fair bet your response to 'Suzuki' will be motorcycles. A massive force on two wheels, the brand of course also produces cars, in plants around the world.
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Kia Rio SLi 2017 review
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By Tim Robson · 05 Apr 2017
Even as the market for small passenger cars continues to soften, carmakers are still building small, light, and practical hatches. Kia's fourth gen Rio is one example, except for one glaring omission.