Road Tests Archive
Audi Q5 and SQ 5 – MY2018 – SUVs as a refined sedan
22 July 2017
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Better looks, more features and improved all-wheel drive technology Audi has just launched its second generation Q5 medium sized SUV along with the hot version SQ5. Four of the top 6 best selling Audis in Australia are SUVs. So clearly this is an important car for them. New looks, and they say more features
2017 Audi S4 – As good as a fictional space ship
8 July 2017
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Great performance, wonderful instruments and a modern interior At a glance The new Audi S4 and the new Audi S4 Avant Engine – Newly developed 3.0 TFSI with turbocharging and direct injection: peak power of 260kW, peak torque of 500Nm at a low 1370 rpm – 15kW more power and 60Nm more torque compared to
Subaru XV – MY 2018 First Impressions
24 June 2017
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Subaru vehicles have a special place in the market being car like in their on-road performance and competent in their off-road capability. In 2012 they launched the XV their smallest car in their current fleet. Small SUVs are better known for being cute rather than tough so the Subaru has a clear point of differentiation.
Honda Odyssey 2017 – Can a people mover be sexy?
16 June 2017
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Can you have function and fashion in the one vehicle Honda strived to give its Odyssey people mover a sexy image. You may remember the television advertisement of parents kissing in the front seat only to have the camera pan back and you see the children looking on in disgust. The message is that you
2017 Ford Focus RS Review
9 June 2017
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A pocket rocket with more power than most competitors. More power than the same engine in a Mustang – why? So far this year 52% of Ford’s total sales in Australia are Ranger utes Their next best selling car is the Ford Mustang Those two cars account for over 63% of all their sales.
Honda Jazz: Practical, efficient. Space saver tyre creates no extra room; manual needs an extra gear
3 June 2017
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We have been testing a few powerful cars recently which is fine for the rev head but what about the practical runabout. The Honda Jazz is classified in the Light car class which is the second smallest in the sedan category. Only the Micros are smaller. In this class there are 14 competitors and in
