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01.
Skoda Octavia
From
$28,990
7.6/10
From
$28,990

The Skoda Octavia RS wagon might be the go‑to car for families who want a sporty, stylish model with practicality as its middle name, but how did the new‑gen sports wagon deal with family life for Matt Campbell? He lived with it for six months ‑ through the birth of his first child, a 100‑plus‑day lockdown, and through a few annoying car tech glitches. He's what he thought.


02.
Skoda Fabia
From
$36,990
7.8/10
From
$36,990

The Skoda Fabia might be a much pricier proposition than it used to be, but does the feature‑packed runabout offer more bang‑for‑your‑buck than premium light cars?


03.
Peugeot 308
From
$39,990
9/10
From
$39,990

It's been three months and with great sadness I must hand back the Peugeot 308 GT Premium Hatch back. It's a reminder that hatchbacks are just as, if not more practical, than small SUVs. And the drive experience will be vastly superior. Let me explain...


04.
Mazda 6
From
$36,990
7/10
From
$36,990

The special 20th Anniversary Edition Mazda 6 wagon shows its history but what about its future? With some luxuriously‑appointed rivals to contend with, does it offer enough to be considered by a modern family?


05.
Subaru Levorg
From
$24,490
7.4/10
From
$24,490

Need proof that wagons are bought solely by enthusiasts now? The Levorg's most popular variant is the top‑spec STI...


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