Sedan Reviews
Porsche Taycan 4S 2025 review: snapshot
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By James Cleary · 10 Aug 2024
Cost-of-entry to the ‘one-from-base’ Taycan 4S is $215,700. Highlight spec additions include ambient lighting, soft-close doors and an ‘Intelligent Range Manager’ which uses the nav and onboard systems to optimise energy use.
Porsche Taycan 2025 review - Australian first drive
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By James Cleary · 08 Aug 2024
The current (first) generation Porsche Taycan, the German brand's first pure-electric car, has reached mid life. But far from suffering a crisis it's been upgraded with more power so it's even faster. It also charges more rapidly with an extended range and a cosmetic refresh. The dynamics have been tweaked and the standard features list has lengthened as prices have gone up. Take a ride with us.
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Volvo S60 2024 review: Recharge Black Edition
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By Emily Agar · 20 Jul 2024
The PHEV powertrain of the Volvo S60 was scrapped a few years ago but the recently launched Black Edition sees it return. Is it a victorious homecoming?
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Subaru WRX 2024 review: RS
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By James Cleary · 26 Jun 2024
For some baffling reason Subaru manual models were missing out on the brand's 'EyeSight' active (crash-avoidance) safety suite but that's been rectified in the six-speed manual WRX RS. What better excuse for CarsGuide to reacquaint itself with this turbocharged four-door flyer.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024 review
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By Chris Thompson · 06 Jun 2024
Mercedes is making big strides with its new generation models... is the E-Class up to the task of carrying on its heritage?
Tesla Model 3 2024 review: Performance - EV test
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By Tom White · 30 May 2024
The first Tesla Model 3 Performance arrived in 2019 and as its name implied the compact four-door sedan was indecently fast. And now the formula has been applied to the recently facelifted and upgraded 3. No surprise it's even quicker in a straight line and stunningly capable in the corners. But, does that mean it's a more enjoyable or satisfying drive? We find out.
Peugeot 408 2024 review: GT PHEV
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By Emily Agar · 19 May 2024
Peugeot has released a new plug-in hybrid, the ambitiously designed 408. It has killer looks but how practical is the PHEV powertrain?
Honda Accord 2024 review: e:HEV RS
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By Tim Nicholson · 15 May 2024
The Honda Accord nameplate has been around since 1977 and the 11th-generation version has just landed in Australia. It has crept up into semi-premium territory and sits somewhere between a Toyota Camry and Lexus ES. But does it have the features and tech to take on Japan's finest?
Tesla Model 3 2024 review: Performance
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By Stephen Corby · 24 Apr 2024
Tesla has already defined the term 'electric vehicle' and it's had one previous go at deciding what an 'Electric Performance Car' should be like, with the original Tesla Model 3 Performance, which felt quite a lot like a Model 3 with too much performance, and no subtlety. This time, the company promises, it's taken the mission seriously, and come up with something driving enthusiasts will love.
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BYD Seal 2024 review: Premium
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By Tom White · 14 Apr 2024
BYD has put the world's established automakers on the back foot with its meteoric rise but its Seal sedan has a task in front of it in going head-to-head with Tesla's Model 3.