Small Cars, Hatches & Economy Vehicles

Five-door Suzuki Jimny for Q3? Popular small SUV off-roader rumoured for launch soon in Japan

By Chris Thompson · 20 Apr 2023

We know the five-door version of the 2024 Suzuki Jimny will come to Australia, but when is still up in the air. But a report from Japan, as well as from its manufacturing home of India, gives us a better idea of when the brand's diminutive off-roader might be ready for Oz.

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Ford sets its sights on MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric with 2024 Puma electric car

By David Morley · 20 Apr 2023

Ford Australia has confirmed it will introduce an all-electric Puma as the next EV in its short-term plans, taking on the likes of the MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3.

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No number two: The 2023 Smart #3 is the brand's second new electric car built with Geely

By Chris Thompson · 19 Apr 2023

Smart Automobile might have made a choice appropriate for its brand name when it named its new small electric car, the #3, skipping over #2 and avoiding some crass jokes.

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BYD Atto 1? Would this small $18k electric car with 400km of range work in Australia? Could it be our cheapest EV yet?

By Tom White · 18 Apr 2023

BYD has revealed pricing for its latest model in China, a tiny hatchback that will sit under the confirmed-for-Australia Atto 2 hatch, to serve as the brand’s entry-level EV overseas.

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Were the automatic transmission issues of the 2017 Ford Focus rectified in the LZ and later models?

By David Morley · 17 Apr 2023

While I understand earlier models of the 2017 Ford Focus have had issues with the automatic transmission, had these issues been rectified in the LZ and later models? I have the Sports Turbo model.

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How do I check if the 2005 Honda Jazz was recalled for a gearbox problem?

By David Morley · 17 Apr 2023

Was the 2005 Honda Jazz recalled for a gearbox problem? How do I check this?

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Are the indicators in a Suzuki Swift on the left or right hand side?

By David Morley · 17 Apr 2023

Are the flickers on the left or right of the steering wheel in a Suzuki Swift?

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How would only doing 5400km affect the average selling price of a 2013 Hyundai i30?

By David Morley · 17 Apr 2023

Hi, my mum is thinking of selling her 2013 Hyundai i30 which I think is the basic trim model. Given it has only done 5400km does this make a difference to the average selling price of $6710 listed for this model?

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What's going on with the Mitsubishi ASX? Ageing but popular small SUV is reaching the end of the road with no successor in sight for Australia

By Tom White · 13 Apr 2023

Why Mitsubishi says the future of the ASX and even Eclipse Cross SUVs are yet to be set in stone.

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What's the average length of a car?

By Marcus Craft · 12 Apr 2023

When you’re buying a car there are numerous factors to take into account but perhaps the most important question you have to ask yourself before buying your new or second-hand vehicle is: how long is it?

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