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INNER FOCUS Audi e-tron 1. NOW SCREENING Audi’s ‘haptic’ screens give a physical response to your touch (unlike a phone) and do away with the need for a separate multimedia controller. The larger one is 10.1-inch; below is an 8.6-inch display controlling HVAC and vehicle functions. 2. JUST A TRIM S-Line interior package (fitted as part of First Edition upgrades) includes Valcona diamond- quilted leather, Alcantara door trims and leather for upper dash and lower interior panels. Stainless-steel pedals and S-Line wheel also feature. 3. WATTS WHAT With so little cabin noise, e-tron’s Bang & Olufsen audio really shines. It runs 16 speakers, including centre and subwoofer, driven by a 705- watt class-D amp. It’s a rung down from the system available in Q7/Q8, but still fantastic. Mercedes- Benz EQC 1. SPEAK YOUR PIECE Merc’s voice-command system works okay with basic commands, but won’t dig deeper into sub-menus for you, which is where it would be more useful. Try asking, “Hey, Mercedes, adjust the bass” and, well, she ain’t no DJ... 2. CUSTOM TUNE EQC’s ‘Individual’ drive mode allows you to tailor just three parameters, compared to the five offered on e-tron. ‘Drive’ allows more immediate throttle response, ‘Steering’ adds more wheel weight, while ‘ESP’ relaxes the stability control. 3. TAKE A SEAT EQC’s front seats are brilliantly comfortable on a long haul. Generous side bolsters plus adjustable under-thigh support are standouts. Electric column adjustment (manual on e-tron) is handy, responding to memory preset for driving position. @wheelsaustralia 101

COMPARISON / MERC EQC v AUDI E-TRON Ponch studies the EQC’s full-length front DLR. Or maybe he’s just checking his hair in the reflection If it’s 150km or less to a destination charger, both cars can gulp energy for that distance in just 15 minutes again via the MMI, giving more of a ‘one-pedal’ feel a lot of back in 2016. That says either motor efficiency and battery EV owners will be attracted to. The Merc, meanwhile, offers density has plateaued, or that disruptor Tesla got a massive four re-gen calibrations, ranging from ‘barely there’ to the jump on its rivals, from which they’re still playing catch-up, or strongest one, which is sufficient to keep you mostly off the something else altogether. brake pedal in stop-start driving. The second point is that for the prospective owner who So, what about the other more mundane but equally does regular long hauls, the ranges of both EQC and e-tron crucial stuff attached to EV ownership, like recharging? Well, could be an issue. Highway cruising range from an 80 percent the qualifier here is that most owners will charge at home, charge will likely be no more than high-200 kays (given a overnight, so differences in fast DC-charging capability may buffer is needed to locate a suitable fast charger), with a only present themselves on occasional road trips, depending recharging time of 30-40 minutes required at each stop, on what your typical usage involves. But if you do regular assuming you don’t have to wait for a charger. long hauls, both cars provide free access to the Chargefox network; the Merc for five years, the Audi for six. Thanks to But this sort of usage falls to a minority. For most owners better thermal management of the battery system, it’s the currently driving premium SUVs, either of this pair will slot e-tron that can absorb faster charge rates. Where available, into daily driving life as seamlessly as they both deploy their the Audi can take up to 150kW DC, while the EQC can accept powertrain power and panache. up to 110kW, although there are currently only 14 ultra-rapid chargers on the east coast capable of exceeding this (see As for picking a winner, the easiest conclusion to draw sidebar opposite), and regular use of these will adversely is that there’s no loser. But even ignoring for a moment the impact long-term battery health. price and spec disparity of our two test cars and lining up the EQC against its direct e-tron rival, the 50 quattro SUV Also, keep in mind that if it’s around 150km or less to a (where the price difference is a negligible $200), sees the destination charger, both cars can gulp enough energy for EQC with battery and output superiority, countered by the that distance in just 15 minutes. e-tron still holding its space and (slim) dynamics advantage. Over an afternoon coffee, Ponch and I agree there are a We’ll give it to the the Audi by a wafer-thin margin, but couple of unavoidable facts to acknowledge about this pair. with both manufacturers promising that this pair are just the The first is that neither actually makes a range, output or start of an EV roll-out across all segments, the broader take- performance gain over the gullwinged Tesla Model X launched out is this: the future is actually not that difficult to define, and it looks pretty damn enticing. 102 whichcar.com.au/wheels

QUICK Fill ’er PLUG up, boss BOTH CARS COME with a subscription for free charging on the Chargefox network, where recharging normally costs around 40 cents per kWh, potentially saving owners around $24 per charge (assuming 60kWh is added). Chargefox’s website claims the company has 1400 plugs, with chargers ranging from standard (22kW) and fast (50kW) to ultra-rapid (up to 350kW). There are currently 13 ultra-rapid charging stations along the east coast, with energy provided from 100 percent renewables. SPECS 1 2LEADING THE CHARGE No. No. AUDI E-TRON 55 FIRST ED. MERCEDES-BENZ EQC 400 $159,000 ($161,300 as tested) $137,900 ($144,200 as tested) Drivetrain Two dual-motor (front & rear) AWD Motors Two 80kWh lithium-ion Layout dual-motor (front & rear) AWD 300kW Battery 95kWh lithium-ion 760Nm Power 300kW single-speed reduction gear Torque 664Nm Gearbox single-speed reduction gear steel, 5 doors, 5 seats 4774 /1884/1622/2873mm Chassis 1624/1624mm 2425kg e-tron provides charging Body steel, 5 doors, 5 seats 500 litres ports on both sides; EQC’s L/W/H/W–B 80kWh single port is where the fuel 4901/1935/1629/2928mm 28kWh/100km (test average) Track (F/R) 1655/1652mm Front: struts, adaptive dampers, filler is located on GLC Weight coil springs, anti-roll bar Boot 2490kg Rear: multi-links, adaptive dampers, Battery air springs, anti-roll bar 600 litres electric rack-and-pinion Economy ventilated discs (360mm) Suspension 95kWh ventilated discs (360mm) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 28.5kWh/100km (test average) 235/45 ZR21 (f); 265/40 ZR21 (r) Front: muti-links, adaptive dampers, air springs, anti-roll bar Rear: multi-links, adaptive dampers, air springs, anti-roll bar Steering electric rack-and-pinion Front brakes ventilated discs (370mm) Rear brakes solid discs (360mm) Continental SportContact 6 Tyres Tyre size 265/45 ZR21 (f/r) Safety not tested (Aus) ANCAP rating not tested (Aus) 8.5/10 Verdict 8.5/10 Warranty: 5yr/unlimited km. Service interval: 12 months/15,000km. Warranty: 3yr/unlimited km. Glass’s 3-year resale: NA. Service interval: 12 months/10,000km. AAMI Insurance: NA. Glass’s 3-year resale: NA. *Includes 21-inch AMG wheels ($1800); AAMI Insurance: NA. front seats with heating and cooling ($1800); * *Includes metallic paint ($2300) MBUX augmented reality navigation ($900) @wheelsaustralia 103

COMPARISON / A4 v 330i v IS300 ROAD TEST FEST fTtohrehrroeaed FOR ANYONE PREPARED TO SWIM AGAINST THE SUV TIDE, THESE THREE PREMIUM MID-SIZE SEDANS DELIVER AMPLE DRIVER REWARDS. BUT WHICH DOES IT BEST? WORDS DAVID MORLE Y PHOTOS CRISTIAN BRUNELLI 104 whichcar.com.au/wheels

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COMPARISON / A4 v 330i v IS300 R EMEMBER VINYL? The LP record? Maybe There is progress and then there is improvement. you don’t. But just as digital formats have Confusing something different with something better has taken over the music world, so have new-age seen the demise of cultures, marriages and vinyl records. packaging and technology alternatives (yes, And, we would suggest, is also threatening proper driver’s the SUV and hybrids) colonised the motoring cars we know and love. landscape almost to an equivalent extent, largely at the expense of the previously conventional. So, having established the case for the existence of conventional sedans, which one do you want? The Lexus And yet here we are, faced with three mid-sized sedans, IS300 F Sport is fresh from a facelift (with better connectivity vinyl throwbacks the lot of them, none of which rely on including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and important electrified driveline tech (the Audi claims hybrid content, but safety additions including AEB (with pedestrian and cyclist stay with us), front-wheel-drive packaging nor, crucially, the recognition), rear cross-traffic alert with braking and SUV mindset. Be they dinosaurs, then? No, they are not. They intersection turn-assist. Lexus has also done plenty of work simply represent an alternative that will appeal to the purists making the car lighter and stronger, with increased front and out there. People like us. rear tracks for this updated version, yet with a 30kg weight reduction. Call it $70,000 on the nose, although a lot of folks Again, the comparison with vinyl is too much to resist. will be tempted by the Enhancement Pack that provides a Aficionados of the Long Player will gladly forgo the clinical sunroof, powered rear blind and a 17-speaker sound system, cleanliness, convenience and portability of digital tunes, and adds $3100. claiming that a flow of electrons can never offer the warmth of sound of vinyl. From the lush, bassy plop of the stylus onto Also feeling nice and crisp after a trip through the mill is the LP to the mohair-static of the lead-in and finally to the the Audi A4 45. Okay, so the look isn’t a radical departure party-in-a-groove that is Side One, the LP offers the fidelity (although Audi claims nearly every panel is different), that digital can’t. And let’s not even start on sleeve artwork. but the mechanical layout will also be familiar; a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder and a seven-speed dual-clutch Similarly, the old-school sedan offers a centre of gravity, transmission driving all four wheels as per the quattro steering feel and sense of purpose in terms of tyres and mantra. All the things that have made the A4 such a good seating position (and more) that an SUV cannot. Not even gadget forever. The hybrid system? Um, a 12-volt system said a really good SUV (again, stay with us) can hope to match to be able to lower fuel consumption by 0.3 litres per 100km the poise, at-the-wheel entertainment and ability to cover by allowing the car to coast. If you can pick it, well done. ground quickly with any member of this trio. So, having established the case for the existence of conventional sedans, which one do you want? 106 whichcar.com.au/wheels

Above right: A4’s dual-screen combo is the most useful of the trio here, and its interior continues to set the standard for tactility and materials quality MINI Call of the mild BOOST HOW AUDI’S ‘HYBRID’ SYSTEM HELPS THE ECO CAUSE AUDI A CALLS IT a mild hybrid, and while it doesn’t actually do anything about driving the A4s wheels, the system fitted to our test car is interesting from a technical point of view. It just doesn’t do that much. With a 1.2kWh battery under the boot floor (which is why there’s a can of repair-goop instead of a spare tyre), the A4 can recoup some braking energy and even switch the engine off to coast and harvest for up to about 10 seconds at a time. That allows the electric motor to which the battery is wired to spin the engine over faster when the stop-start function is making itself useful, with the grunt of 5kW rather than the normal, weedy starter-motor fitted to a conventional car. Perhaps the most innovative thing about the system is that it also makes use of the front-facing camera to know when the car in front has started to move in traffic and preps the A4 for blast-off. @wheelsaustralia 107

COMPARISON / A4 v 330i v IS300 The BMW 330i M Sport is, if not the old bloke with grey hair, certainly the least changed in recent times 108 whichcar.com.au/wheels

BMW’s instrument cluster isn’t Bigger news is inside, where Audi has finally adapted its MMI a patch on Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, infotainment system from pricier, larger models to fit the A4. It’s with the default ‘nav’ display simply a better mousetrap but will require some acclimatisation, (pictured) of very limited use mainly because gone are the familiar rotary dial and button on the centre console. But you will need to pay extra for the driver- assistance gear including adaptive cruise, active lane-assist, Pre-Sense front, collision avoidance, high-beam assist, turn assist, head-up display, 360-degree camera and park assist. That will pile an extra $3770 onto the basic but fairly sharp $68,900 ask. Our test car also had the S-Line interior package (Nappa leather, flat-bottomed tiller, black headlining, ambient lighting and more) at $2730 and the carbonfibre kit for $3770 (which Audi could keep). Throw in metallic paint (yes, it’s extra) at $1990 and you’re looking at a significant $81,160. All of which makes the BMW 330i M Sport, if not the old bloke with grey hair, certainly the least changed in recent times. That, however, should be no bad thing, as the first-seen-in-2019 G20 3 Series platform was a big step forward for a car that had recently ceased to be the company’s biggest seller (though you should blame SUVs for that rather than any fault of the outgoing 3). And what was interesting was that the new G20 in 330i guise clung tightly to the elements that had made the previous 330i – and the 328i before that – such a sweet spot within the whole 3 Series line-up. Including, of course, the 2.0-litre engine tuned to just below 200kW and an eight-speed automatic. The BMW is, however, the dearest of the lot with an initial ask of $77,900. On top of that, our test car was also fitted with the $2900 glass sunroof option and, like many manufacturers, BMW still wants to charge extra for metallic paint. In this case, it’s a $2000 whack, for a grand total of $82,800. But that BMW driveline remains one of the best in the business, regardless of the fact that inline sixes have traditionally claimed best-in-show in 3 Series Beemers. But there’s something about the feisty, zingy 2.0-litre in the 330i that stamps it as special. It’s also the most accomplished of this trio and feels a fraction quicker than the Audi, mainly due to a small extra dollop of ambition when it comes to tagging the redline. Oh, the A4’s mill is just as smooth and equally spritzy, but it’s tuned more for mid-range flexibility, with simply less to be gained by holding each gear to 6500rpm. It sounds good, though, even if the BMW exhaust note is a bit louder (and played through the speakers, sadly, just to confound the vinyl-record analogy), and it won’t disappoint when you pin the throttle. Which is not something you can always say of the Lexus... Look, this isn’t a bad engine, but the 2.0-litre in the IS300 just isn’t in the same league as the other two in terms of throttle response, low-end grunt and mid-range balls. The throttle calibration is lazy and the engine feels a lot slower to build boost. In fact, it’s simply softer everywhere. ‘Indifferent’ is a strong word, but there we are. Against the clock, it promises to be at least a second or two slower to 100km/h (there’s precious little to split the BMW and Audi in that particular contest) and even the raspy little over-run blat on full-rpm upshifts can’t save it in this company. Of course, as with any modern driveline, the transmission has at least as big a task as the engine, and again the Lexus simply doesn’t cut it in this division. Upshifts are okay, but downshifts are @wheelsaustralia 109

COMPARISON / A4 v 330i v IS300 lazy and, even when you give the slightly plasticky down-paddle there’s a flowing feel to the way they consume corners that has a solid flapping, the actual ’box doesn’t always respond as per a lot to do with nicely matched front and rear ends. The BMW, the owner’s handbook. As in, it doesn’t always shift down. At however, scores a few extra points for the clarity of its steering all. We’ve seen cars with less-than-stunning engines saved by a and the substantial feel that makes an incredibly good first clever-clogs transmission. The IS300 is not one of those. impression. The Audi helm is also deadly accurate but, perhaps because of the quattro all-wheel-drive system, there seems to Audi’s seven-speed dual-clutch, on the other hand, has be a slight division of labour between the front suspension and been a praiseworthy contraption for many years. Nothing has the steering rack. It’s almost as if the up-and-down playbook changed there, and the relationship between the engine and for the suspension has been filed one drawer down from the transmission is absolutely blissful. Okay, in Comfort mode side-to-side steering stuff, rather than being squished together there can be a bit of a delay between adding some throttle to form a single feedback matrix as it has been in the BMW. percentage and feeling the kick-down, but we suspect that’s The pay-off, though, is that the all-paw Audi will be a couple mainly so the shifts can be even faster in Sport mode. The of kilometres per hour later to chirp its tyres mid-corner. That calibration engineers simply needed to leave some headroom said, the A4 is also a firmer ride and clearly leans towards so that the Sport setting was somehow sharper. Beyond that, body control over plushness. the gearbox shifts cleanly and crisply, and faithfully obeys the paddles with not just any old downshift but a perfect one with The BMW’s steering and comfort edge, however, is all a seamlessness that requires you to watch the tacho to know it predicated on you leaving the drive mode in Comfort and has even happened. pretending Sport and Sport Plus don’t even exist. Dialling up either of the Sport modes suddenly takes ride harshness way But here’s the kicker: Even though it uses more conventional beyond the A4’s and makes the steering leaden and stodgy. torque-converter engineering, the eight-speed in the BMW is So, Comfort it is then. just as darn good. You can poke it and prod it with the paddles and force it to downshift with a trailing throttle, steady throttle But if the BMW Comfort steering is your favourite jeans and or even full throttle and the result is always the same degree of T-shirt, the Lexus is a naturist colony. The IS might lack a little buttered satin and pin-point rev-matching accuracy. Upshifts? steering weight for some tastes, but it is absolutely the pick of Maybe, just maybe, the Audi is a nano-smidge quicker to the bunch in terms of processing input, adding some electronic complete the ratio switch, but there’s really nothing in it. assistance, producing a result at the front tyres and then back along the wheelbase to the centre of the driver’s seat. And, There’s also a strong common theme in the way both while fiddling about with the IS’s adaptive dampers and drive German cars feel to drive. Both are superbly damped and 110 whichcar.com.au/wheels

If BMW’s Comfort steering is your favourite jeans and T-shirt, the Lexus is a naturist colony Wider tracks for this updated IS300 help its appetite for corners, and it steers great. But mid-bend bumps upset it more than they do the Germans @wheelsaustralia 111

Above: A4‘s AWD system does give it a traction advantage on corner exit over rivals, especially in the wet. But it comes at the expense of the BMW’s steering clarity COMPARISON / A4 v 330i v IS300 modes does very little, that’s preferable to the demolition The Audi is better, with extra visibility from the rear job the BMW’s mode switch can perform. seat, more room in every direction, a pair of vents, a single 12-volt outlet (though no USB), rear-seat climate controls It all falls away a bit for the Lexus in the rear-end and door bins sufficient for a 600ml bottle. Only a flat seat department, though, and what feels like a lack of travel and cushion really plays against it. preload give the IS300 a slight tendency to pogo post-apex should you locate a bump with the rear end still wound up Meanwhile, the BMW feels just a bit nicer in the rear in from the corner itself. The spring can be felt nearing the end terms of materials and leather-clad touch-points and there’s of its travel, with a sharp uptick in rate at the same time. It’s even more leg and foot-room (headroom is fine in all three). not crude per se, but it’s not as good as the others. There’s better upper-body support from the rear seat itself, it’s quieter back there and you get more stuff, including map Brakes? No problems with any of these, the only relevant lights, vents, climate controls, 12-volt outlet and two USB comment being that the Audi’s stoppers seem a fraction over- ports. The bigger your kids, the more the BMW will shine. assisted during the first few millimetres of the pedal’s travel. Oh, and the BMW, despite being a two-pedal car, positions There’s clearly been some homework copying in the boot- its brake pedal more or less where it would be in a manual design departments because all three have very similar rather than slightly towards the centre of the footwell, which spaces out back. The Audi has a slightly bigger opening than will only be of consequence if you’re a left-foot braker. the BMW and both get 40/20/40 split rear seats. The BMW has a bigger pair of netted bins on each side of the boot, but We’ve covered the driving environments in a breakout the Audi has a floor net, which is more useful than it sounds. (opposite), but it remains that these are all driver-focused The Lexus gets a more conventional 60/40 split rear seat, cars. Which means life in the back seat isn’t always a major but benefits from a bigger boot opening than the others. consideration, a view that completely ignores reality for It misses out on nets and bins, but at least has a spare tyre many of us. To be fair, modern packaging has made great (albeit a space-saver). leaps in keeping the whole family happy, but there are some important differences. Fuel tank sizes range from 58 and 59 litres (Audi and BMW respectively) to 66 litres for the Lexus. However, The Lexus, for instance, features a relative lack of both despite an on-paper fuel consumption discrepancy of as leg and toe-room against the others when set up for a 182cm much as 1.8 litres per 100km between the sippiest (BMW) driver and a 172cm passenger directly behind. The rear pew and the guzzliest (Lexus), in the real world our recorded fuel itself is good apart from a slight lack of under-thigh support consumption figures were all within 0.12 litres per 100km of and there are two air-vents, but no USB or 12-volt sockets each other. and no rear door bins. 112 whichcar.com.au/wheels

INNER FOCUS Audi A4 45 TFSI No surprises that the Audi (which pioneered this stuff) manages to make better use of the anime-dash artform from an interface and information point of view. The A4’s steering wheel with its soft leather and flat bottom is another highlight. Only the most recent changes to the control systems will require any real brain plasticity on your part, although the carbonfibre trim seems a bit naff in 2021 (but, hey, it is optional after all). BMW 330i M Sport The BMW’s at-the-wheel deal is precisely what you would expect from a manufacturer with this level of understanding of driver’s cars. The head-up display is brilliantly legible (provided your sunglasses aren’t polarised) and the new, customisable, animated dashboard is okay. But bits of the interior are not great; the reversed tacho (it sweeps anti-clockwise) , for example, is simply unfathomable. The infotainment screen, though, definitely looks more integrated than the Audi’s seemingly stuck-on unit. Lexus IS300 F Sport The Lexus is a mixed bag, lacking a head-up display and featuring some, er, interesting aspects associated with its now-familiar ‘waterfall’ dashboard architecture. The track-pad (mouse-pad) menu- driver takes some getting used to, as do the haptic climate control sliders. But the IS retains a conventional Park detente system and is fitted with the best front seats by a good margin. The IS tested is also the only car of this lot to feature electric adjustment for the steering column. @wheelsaustralia 113

SPECS COMPARISON / A4 v 330i v IS300 BMW 330i M SPORT AUDI A4 45 TFSI S-LINE LEXUS IS300 F SPORT $77,900/Tested $82,800* $68,900/Tested $81,160* $70,000/ no options Drivetrain 4cyl, dohc, 16v, turbo 4cyl, dohc, 16v, turbo front engine (east-west) AWD front engine (north-south) RWD Engine 4cyl, dohc, 16v, turbo 1984cc 1998cc Layout front engine (north-south) RWD 183kW @ 5500rpm 180kW @ 5800rpm Capacity 1998cc 370Nm @ 1600rpm 350Nm @ 1650rpm Power 190kW @ 5000rpm 7-speed dual-clutch 8-speed automatic Torque 400Nm @ 1550rpm Gearbox 8-speed automatic steel, 4 doors, 5 seats steel, 4 doors, 5 seats 4762/1847/1431/2820mm 4710/1840/1435/2800mm Chassis 1572/1555mm 1580/1575mm 1620kg 1660kg Body steel, 4 doors, 5 seats 460L 480L L/W/H/W–B 4709/1827/1435/2851mm petrol/58 litres petrol/66 litres 7.1L/100km (ADR combined cycle) 8.2L/100km (ADR combined cycle) Track (F/R) 1573/1569mm Weight 1470kg Front: struts, adaptive dampers, coils, Front: double A-arms, adaptive damp- Boot 480L anti-roll bar. Rear: multi-links, ers, coils, anti-roll bar. Rear: multi-links, adaptive dampers, coils, anti-roll bar adaptive dampers, coils, anti-roll bar Fuel/tank petrol/59 litres Economy 6.4L/100km (ADR combined cycle) electric rack-and-pinion electric rack-and-pinion Suspension Front: struts, adaptive dampers, coils, ventilated discs (338mm) ventilated discs (334mm) ventilated discs (330mm) ventilated discs (297mm) anti-roll bar. Rear: multi-links, Continental Sport Contact 6 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx adaptive dampers, coils, anti-roll bar 245/35 R19 (f/r) 235/40R19 (f) 265/35 R19 (r) Steering electric rack-and-pinion Front brakes ventilated discs (348mm) Rear brakes ventilated discs (345mm) Pirelli P Zero Tyres Tyre size 225/40R19 (f) 255/35 R19 (r) Safety Five stars Five stars ANCAP rating Five stars 8.0/10 7.5/10 Verdict 8.5/10 Warranty: 3 years/unlimited km Warranty: 4 years/100,000km Service interval: 12 months/10,000km Service interval: 12 months/15,000km Warranty: 3 years/unlimited km Glass’s 3-year resale: NA Glass’s 3-year resale: NA Service interval: 12 months/15,000km AAMI insurance: $1559.94 AAMI insurance: $1708.27 Glass’s 3-year resale: NA Metallic paint ($1990); Assistance Plus pack AAMI insurance: $1709.41 ($3770); Carbon pack ($3770); S Line interior *Metallic paint ($2000); Glass sunroof ($2900) pack ($2730). 114 whichcar.com.au/wheels

The Verdict TID BITS THESE ARE ALL very resolved vehicles and all are on- point in terms of their chances of luring buyers away from 6 thoughts SUVs. Yes, the BMW is a bit more expensive than the others (though not once you load up your A4 45), but in monthly 1 The Lexus function that lease-payment terms (especially when comparison rates are automatically slides the in the cellar as they are now) there won’t be a lot in it. The driver’s seat rearwards when major differences come down to niceties, at which point the engine is shut down (in order the BMW is just a bit, er, nicer. Kind of everywhere. It has to allow 250kg of American beef 95 percent of the Lexus’s steering alacrity, 95 percent of to exit the scene) means that the Audi’s interior appeal and transmission brilliance, and everybody else winds up climbing either runs the other cars too close to call in most other around the B-pillar to escape. aspects of its design or actually trumps them (rear-seat accommodation; outright performance). 2 Rising hipline and steeper rear window of the Lexus The A4, meanwhile, is firmer to ride in and lacks the mean a smaller view out for last few grams of steering feel, but we reckon both those both rear-seaters and the driver. elements would soon evolve into just part of the deal. The It’s not claustrophobic, but neither Lexus’s shortcomings, meanwhile – notably its uncooperative is it as airy as the BMW or Audi. transmission and unsparkly engine – are more likely to devolve, to actually become elements that might frustrate 3 BMW’s iDrive interface is you on a more regular basis. So the win goes to BMW. better than it has ever been. But is it perfect yet? Maybe not, and we’re inclined to think the ‘Favourites’ buttons remain a consolation prize for those who were not raised by robots. 4 Like the Audi, the 3 Series features a separate Park button rather than a physical detente on the shifter (as the Lexus has). The separate button is increasingly common, but is it any better? We think not. 5 Audi’s exterior styling is nothing if not evolutionary. Audi claims that, even though the latest upgrade was a facelift rather than an all-new model, nearly every external panel was altered. We’ll have to take their word for that... 6 The only car with any obvious quality defects here was the Audi, which exhibited a tiny, intermittent buzz from somewhere in the rear seat. It couldn’t be heard from the front seats, though. @wheelsaustralia 115

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Garage WE DRIVE ’EM LIKE WE OWN ’EM MAZDA GENESIS KIA BT-50 GV80 SORENTO NEW CARS PUT THROUGH THE WRINGER PLUS 118GARAGE 124DATABANK 146 DRIVEN TO BT-50 ute arrives, The hard numbers EXTINCTION GV80 proves it stops and ultimate guide Quirky Veloster as well as it goes, and to every new hatch-come-coupe we compare Sorento passenger car on reached its peak petrol versus diesel sale in Australia then disappeared v @wheelsaustralia 117 PAGE PAGE PAGE

Garage REPORT ONE MAZDA BT-50 GT C AN MAZDA’S Zoom since 2010. While the last BT-50 Zoom ethos, which was co-developed with Ford on the Price (MSRP) $59,990 imbues everyday cars Ranger chassis, this all-new third-gen This month 1203km @ 8.9L/100km with driving spirit, do model is the result of a partnership the same for a dual- with Isuzu. So everything short of Total 3299km @ 9.0L/100km cab ute? That’s the the Mazda badge on its nose is new. question at the heart of this long- That’s a good thing because, even WELCOME TO term test. I want to see how one of though the last BT-50 wasn’t bad, THE FAMILY, the newest utes on the block handles the Isuzu D-Max’s reputation for BIG FELLA my weekday work commutes and bulletproof reliability and trust is weekend DIY duties. You see, we second to none with owners. MAZDA’S NEW BT-50 bought a house during the 2020 TAKES ON A GROWING Covid pandemic and it needs a lot of But tough doesn’t mean spartan. FAMILY IN THE MIDDLE OF work. Bunnings is going to love me. All BT-50s come with alloys, LEDs, remote locking, cruise control, air- HOME RENOVATIONS The BT-50 GT will have to keep up con, electric windows and mirrors, with all of that, plus it needs to cart Bluetooth, Apple Carplay (and me, the wife and our baby around, Android Auto) and digital radio. which will test the BT-50’s newfound The GT model I’ve got has a full interior class. leather interior (brown), electrically adjustable and heated seats, a fold- This BT-50 launched in Australia in down armrest in the rear, heated October 2020, replacing the previous mirrors, front parking sensors, dual- generation that had been around 118 whichcar.com.au/wheels

The BT-50’s driving position is very good and remains five years ago, including the previous misreading digital signs a couple comfortable on extended drives. The seat has plenty of BT-50. These days many rivals have of times – one of which was on the electric adjustment and the steering wheel tilts and telescopes comparable safety credentials, Monash Freeway when it thought though none beat the Mazda. 80km/h was 40km/h. zone climate control and a nine-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation. But how do they work in the real All these ‘safety’ systems should world? So far, it has been a mixed assist the driver’s awareness, not The entertainment system is bag, primarily because some of the detract from it. I’ve got a meeting pretty much identical to the one systems are too eager to intervene. with Mazda shortly to help me in the D-Max and nothing like any understand the different systems other Mazda I’ve driven. Many of the The autonomous emergency better and to attend to a couple of settings are ‘locked out’ while on the braking sometimes triggers when a minor niggles elsewhere, like the move, presumably for safety reasons. car in front is turning left, which not GT’s propensity to relock itself after For example, the passenger cannot only scares me but also the hard- I put something in the passenger side enter an address into the sat-nav braking car behind me. The blind-spot and walk around to the driver’s side. unless the car is stopped. assist is overzealous, and the lane departure prevention sometimes tries And how to set the clock in the Also keeping the family safe is to overrule my attempt to change instrument binnacle, which shows a an impressive arsenal of features lanes even though the gap is there. completely different time to the one (reversing camera, AEB, ESC, blind- on the entertainment system. Little spot monitoring, lane keeping and I’m not game to try the BT-50’s niggles, but the kind an owner would departure warning, rear cross-traffic intelligent speed limiter, which want to be addressed. alert and speed assist) that help it is said to keep the car’s speed score a five-star ANCAP rating. Few below the speed limit shown on Next stop after that? Bunnings! utes would have boasted such kit just traffic signs, because I’ve caught it GLENN BUTLER @wheelsaustralia 119

Garage REPORT FOUR GENESIS GV80 3.5T AWD T WO THINGS have Our GV80 is the 3.5-litre petrol become apparent this twin-turbo V6 with 279kW/530Nm Price as tested $120,600 month. The first is that on tap, which is the quickest variant This month 1005km @ 13.0L/100km the Genesis is quicker in the three-strong GV80 range, and lighter on its feet and it knocked over the 0-100km/h Overall 5095km @ 11.8L/100km that its size suggests. sprint in 5.9sec, while the quarter Watch a GV80 roll by and you could took 14.1sec at 162km/h. That level STOP! be forgiven for thinking it has the of performance puts it on par with HAMMER dynamic panache of a Sherman more expensive rivals from BMW, tank, but the numbers don’t lie; this Audi and Mercedes, but there’s one TIME heavyweight wears ballet shoes. discipline where the GV80 smashes Well, in a straight line anyway… its competition – braking. THE TWIN-TURBO GV80 HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH GO. AND, IT With some spare time up our Despite weighing 2.5 tonnes, sleeves after filming our latest NBY26G pulled up from 100km/h TURNS OUT, PLENTY OF WOAH Drag Race video for our sister title, in 33.4 metres. To give that number MOTOR magazine (look us up on context, that’s a full 3.5 metres YouTube!), we decided to run the shorter than what we’ve recorded GV80 down the strip. And the figures at the same dragstrip in the Audi were illuminating. Q5 and Volvo XC90, and 2.5 metres 120 whichcar.com.au/wheels

Remaining determinedly matte in its expensive special duco, heavily onto its nose and bobs for a this blind-spot function (the same the Genesis GV80 continues to shine either day or night few damper strokes once it comes to tech is available on the Kia Sorento) a complete stop. as a gimmick, but I find it useful better than the BMW X5. In an every time I drive. It’s an excellent emergency scenario, that amount of My second discovery this month tool to gauge how close your wheels distance can make all the difference. is that I’m coming to appreciate the are to the gutter while parking. little tech touches inside the cabin. And it’s not just the petrol V6 The first is the blind-spot cameras, And then there’s the crisp GV80 that displays strong braking which show a live video feed of 21-speaker Lexicon stereo. It’s performance. All three GV80 beside the car when you switch on an part of the feature-heavy $10,000 variants showed impressive stopping indicator. It’s the same trick Honda Luxury pack (which is an option power at Car of the Year and actually pulled almost a decade ago, except that I first thought too expensive pulled up from 80km/h to zero in that the Honda only showed vision but am now starting to see value a shorter distance than a Yaris ZR on the left side of the car while the in), and its rich sound and clarity hybrid on both tarmac and dirt. Genesis shows both flanks. And the are seriously impressive, especially vision is shown inside the instrument when playing MC Hammer – which, The brakes themselves are big cluster, not the centre screen, which given the braking performance, but not extraordinarily so, yet the allows you to retain Google Maps seems strangely appropriate. “Stop, way the GV80 washes off speed is instructions while turning. hammer time!” dramatic. As is the sensation from inside the cabin as the big SUV dives Some of the Wheels team dismissed ALEX INWOOD @wheelsaustralia 121

Garage REPORT FIVE KIA SORENTO GT-LINE V6 A LLOW US A quick such drawbacks, thanks to the joyous recap, for those of you combination of highly combustible Price as tested $61,990 playing along at home unleaded fuel, a lower compression This month 403km @ 14.4L/100km who may have lobbed ratio and lively spark plugs. We also back in late from a knew that as a front driver the V6 was Total 403km @ 14.4L/100km commercial break. less dynamically adept than its AWD For the past four months I’ve been diesel sibling. More prone to axle A DIFFERENT the custodian of a top-spec Sorento GT- tramp and torque-steer; less composed MOTIVE Line diesel all-wheel drive, the Korean and athletic on loose or wet surfaces. company’s flagship seven-seater SUV. WE SWITCH FROM DIESEL TO Contrary to my default setting, I’ve But we also understand that daily PETROL POWER IN KIA’S been a largely non-grumbling one. That motoring life for most of you (and car ended its tenure last issue, with us) is pretty far removed from the LARGE SUV AND WEIGH UP the only real caveats to its all-round relentless punishment of COTY THE COST VERSUS BENEFITS goodness being no third-row airbags testing. So when the opportunity and the typical diesel NVH drawbacks. emerged for me to spend a month Not awful, but the vibey idle was at with this top-spec GT-Line petrol odds with the otherwise well-polished front-driver, of course it was a fine manners, and the level of clatter under idea. It’s a chance to see how it fares modest acceleration, while not bad by in more genteel real-world conditions four-pot-oiler class standards, still left (and keep me off Sydney buses where room for improvement. COVID probably lives) as well as allowing me to compare real-world We knew from our most recent consumption and running costs of COTY testing of both engine variants diesel versus petrol. that the V6 petrol version had no But first, let’s take a hushed moment 122 whichcar.com.au/wheels

to reflect on the quietness of the petrol Opting for V6 petrol power over diesel saves you $3000 at capacities of 67 litres, so at current variant. It’s best appreciated stationary, purchase time, but could add $36 to weekly running costs prices (diesel $1.27 and 95 RON ideally while treating the ears to some unleaded $1.50), it costs around $85 quality decibels from the excellent the effortless low-speed shove of the to fill the diesel, translating to around Bose audio system specific to GT-Line. diesel, but it’s sure not lethargic, and $11.40 for every 100km travelled. In The car will only allow the accessories again the more refined, attenuated this petrol version, a fill is around to run for a few minutes with the aural experience is a compensation $100, and the cost per 100km is nearly engine off, so an internal combustion plenty will find persuasive. In normal twice as much; a hefty $21.75 thanks accompaniment is unavoidable. In the driving, on dry roads, the front-drive to the double whammy of higher diesel, during any quieter passage of layout isn’t an issue, especially consumption and higher fuel price. music – like the Nirvana ‘soft-loud-soft’ in isolation and when not being signature that became a ’90s genre compared back to back with the For the family doing, say, 350km per convention – the idle is ever-present; AWD model. Different story in the week, the extra cost of petrol will be an inescapable background distraction. wet or on dirt, but I did cover that in around $36 over what the diesel owner In the petrol, this is replaced by the the February issue so no need for is paying. sweet sound of silence. I may be a bit further elaboration. NVH OCD, I’ll own that, but by any Don’t forget the diesel AWD models measure the V6 is beautifully muted Instead, let’s get to the battle at the add $3000 to the Sorento’s purchase at idle, with the gentle whisper of bowser, ignoring ADR consumption price (regardless of which of the four the ventilation and seat-cooling fans numbers and instead dealing with spec levels you choose), so it would actually more audible than the lump typical real-world scenarios. take around 21 months for the fuel under the bonnet. The lack of any saving to pay for itself. But factor in vibration through the steering wheel is My overall consumption (mainly slightly higher resale, longer touring almost a bonus. urban) in the diesel was around range and the AWD security, no 9L/100km; in the same conditions, wonder the diesel is currently the On the road, the V6 doesn’t have the petrol model seems set to settle bigger Sorento seller. around mid-14s. Both have tank ASH WESTERMAN @wheelsaustralia 123

bank + VEHICLE PRICES, SPECS & REVIEWS EVERY MONTH Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Alfa Romeo 5 years/150,000km Giulietta DB11 A luxo grand tourer that emits pure sex appeal from its exhaust tips. Hefty weight hurts its dynamics, but those looks, right? THE PICK: AMR is a beautifully sorted sports tourer Circa-2011 front-drive VW Golf rival majors on rorty fun and oozes Coupe $382,495 V8TT 4.0 375 675 A8 1760 4.0 9.9 98 - R personality, but feels cramped and dated. Production ends this year Volante THE PICK: Soon to be dead; haggle hard for a deal on the one you want AMR $406,495 V8TT 4.0 375 675 A8 1870 4.0 11.4 98 - R Super TCT $35,950 L4T 1.4 125 250 D6 1284 7.7 4.9 95 44 F Volante $437,400 V12TT 5.2 470 700 A8 1870 3.7 11.4 98 - R Veloce TCT $42,950 L4T 1.7 177 340 D6 1299 6.0 6.8 95 46 F DBX DBS Superleggera Sport Veloce Giulia Makes a convincing case as the world’s most beautiful super-GT. Quadrifoglio Stunning opulence and excessive torque, though it’s no Ferrari 812SF Quadrifoglio towers as an M3 terroriser while all soar dynamically, but THE PICK: Aston’s beguiling flagship true to the marque Coupe reliability niggles and quality glitches keep Alfa’s best from greatness Spider THE PICK: Remember: spend more and the more glorious the Giulia gets $536,900 V12TT 5.2 533 900 A8 1693 3.4 12.3 95 - 09/18 R Petrol $63,950 L4T 2.0 147 330 A8 1394 6.6 6.0 95 51 R $570,200 V12TT 5.2 533 900 A8 1863 3.6 14 98 - R Diesel Ti $71,450 L4T 2.0 206 400 A8 1490 5.7 6.1 95 52 06/17 R DBX Q $138,950 V6TT 2.9 375 600 A8 1585 4.4 8.2 95 52 04/17 R All-important Aston SUV hailed as a potential saviour for the brand. B5 Sedan Debuts a new platform and a more powerful tune of AMG’s V8TT B5 Touring 4C THE PICK: You can buy two AMG GLC 63s for this money... Pure Styling, focused dynamics and sexy carbon tub offset by charmless $357,000 V8TT 4.0 405 700 A9 2245 4.5 14.3 98 - 09/20 A Legende four-pot, snappy handling and steep pricing. Production has ended THE PICK: Get in while stock remains in dealers Audi Coupe Roadster $89,000 L4T 1.7 177 350 D6 1025 4.5 6.8 95 55 02/15 R 3 years/unlimited $99,000 L4T 1.7 177 350 D6 1035 4.6 6.8 95 55 06/15 R Stelvio A1 Takes Giulia’s brilliance and squanders it somewhat. Steering too Audi’s second-gen baby has grown and gained a higher-tech cabin and fast for some, cabin quality poor. Ballistic Q the only real winner supermodel looks, but cheapo trim and high pricing undermine it THE PICK: Stelvio impasse? Join the Q THE PICK: 40 TFSI for its slick performance – or related VW Polo GTI $65,900 L4T 2.0 148 330 A8 1619 7.2 7.0 95 57 02/19 A 30 TFSI $32,750 L3T 1.0 85 200 D7 1125 9.4 5.4 95 53 F $67,900 L4TD 2.2 154 470 A8 1620 6.6 4.8 D 57 10/18 A 35 TFSI $35,290 L4T 1.5 110 250 D7 1165 7.7 5.8 95 54 02/20 F $78,900 L4T 2.0 206 400 A8 1619 5.7 7.0 95 55 02/19 A 40 TFSI $46,450 L4T 2.0 147 320 D6 1260 6.5 6.4 95 54 13/19 F $149,900 V6TT 2.9 375 600 A8 1830 3.8 10.2 95 59 03/18 A A3 Alpina 3 years/200,000km About to be replaced with an all-new A3, so bargains should be afoot. Still, a recent range refresh was welcome and RS3 remains a highlight THE PICK: If your budget allows, RS3 is an evocative delight 35 TFSI S Line $43,300 L4T 1.4 110 250 D7 1240 8.2 5.1 95 54 F B5 35 TFSI S Line sedan $44,900 L4T 1.4 110 250 D7 1250 8.2 5.0 95 55 F Addresses our minor reservations about the latest M5. How does 35 TFSI S Line cabriolet $52,400 L4T 1.4 110 250 D7 1380 8.9 5.2 95 55 F Alpina manage that with a staff of just over 100? THE PICK: Touring wagon offers what no M5 sedan can 40 TFSI S Line $49,300 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1315 6.8 6.0 95 55 F $210,000 V8TT 4.4 447 800 A8 1894 3.5 10.5 98 50 A 40 TFSI S Line sedan $50,900 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1320 6.8 5.9 95 55 F $217,000 V8TT 4.4 447 800 A8 2120 3.7 11.1 98 50 10/19 A 40 TFSI S Line cabriolet $58,400 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1430 7.2 6.1 95 55 F XD3 40 TFSI quattro S Line $52,900 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1385 6.2 6.1 95 56 A While Australia misses out on the quad-turbo monster, diesel beast is 40 TFSI qttr S Line sedan $54,500 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1390 6.2 6.0 95 56 A powerful enough to make X3M nervous, but Macan is more compelling THE PICK: Alpina has made the choice very easy 40 TFSI qttr S Line cab $62,000 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1540 6.9 6.3 95 56 A S3 $64,200 L4T 2.0 213 380 D7 1430 4.8 6.6 95 57 A $109,900 L6TTD 3.0 245 700 A8 2015 4.6 6.4 D 61 A S3 Sedan $65,800 L4T 2.0 213 380 D7 1460 4.8 6.5 95 57 A S3 Cabriolet $73,400 L4T 2.0 213 380 D7 1620 5.3 6.8 95 57 A Alpine 3 years/100,000km RS3 $83,436 L5T 2.5 294 480 D7 1510 4.1 8.5 98 62 09/20 A RS3 sedan $86,136 L5T 2.5 294 480 D7 1515 4.1 8.5 98 62 A A110 A4 A clear nod to the 1960s and ’70s rally icon without resorting to retro The yardstick for build quality and now value-for-money, though lack pastiche. Extols the virtues of lightness and a well-sorted chassis of adaptive dampers undermines regular A4’s refinement THE PICK: Whatever your budget allows, you lucky thing you THE PICK: A4 TFSI Allroad for its ride, fluency and space $98,388 L4T 1.8 185 320 D7 1080 4.5 6.2 95 55 05/19 R 35 TFSI $55,900 L4T 2.0 110 270 D7 1440 8.6 6.1 95 51 F $103,388 L4T 1.8 185 320 D7 1123 4.5 6.2 95 55 R 35TFSI S Line $59,900 L4T 2.0 110 270 D7 1440 8.6 6.1 95 51 F 45 TFSI S Line $68,500 L4T 2.0 183 370 D7 1545 5.8 7.1 95 52 A Aston Martin 3 years/unlimited 45 TFSI S Line Avant $71,000 L4T 2.0 183 370 D7 1590 6.0 7.3 95 52 A 40 TDI Allroad $70,600 L4TD 2.0 150 400 D7 1645 7.3 4.9 D 52 A Vantage 45 TFSI quattro Allroad $72,600 L4T 2.0 183 370 D7 1615 6.1 7.4 95 52 A A return to form for Aston, helped along in no small way by borrowing S4 quattro $99,500 V6T 3.0 260 500 A8 1645 4.7 8.6 95 - A that outstanding twin-turbo V8 from Mercedes-AMG. A real gem THE PICK: AdVantage: driver. V8 finally delivers S4 Avant quattro $102,000 V6T 3.0 260 500 A8 1690 4.9 8.8 95 - A RS4 Avant $147,900 V6TT 2.9 331 600 A8 1790 4.1 8.9 98 46 A $299,950 V8TT 4.0 375 685 A8 1530 3.6 10.3 98 - 09/18 R $315,000 V8TT 4.0 375 685 A8 1590 3.8 9.4 98 - R 124 whichcar.com.au/wheels

ALFA ROMEO – BMW YOUR COMPLETE NEW CAR BUYER’S GUIDE WHAT IT ALL MEANS PRICE Recommended retail figure at time of publication (asterisk indicates driveaway price) ENGINE TYPE L, in-line; V, vee; F, flat. Number of cylinders. T, turbo; S, supercharged; D, diesel; H, hybrid; E, electric SIZE Litres or kWh POWER kW TORQUE Nm TRANSMISSION M, manual; A, auto; D, dual-clutch; C, CVT WEIGHT Kerb, kg 0-100 km/h, acceleration in seconds (Wheels as-tested figures in italics) FUEL CONS Consumption in litres, or kWh, per 100km RON Octane of fuel required, as numbered, or D for diesel RESALE percent, 3-year resale in Glass’s ISSUE TESTED month/year DRIVE A, all-wheel; F, front; R, rear. Any figure in bold is our own estimate. Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive A5 A quick car for those who have grown out of going quick. Now here in facelifted 2021 guise which brings fresh sheetmetal and cabin tech THE PICK: S5 is satisfying and plenty quick enough 40 TFSI S Line S’back $71,900 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1455 7.3 6.4 95 56 F 40 TFSI S Line Coupe $71,900 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1490 7.5 6.5 95 56 F 40 TFSI S Line Cabriolet $85,400 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1655 7.9 6.7 95 56 F Q5 45 TFSI qttr S Line S’back $79,900 L4T 2.0 183 370 D7 1530 5.8 7.1 95 64 A Quietly handsome, Mexican-built Q5 generously equipped and 45 TFSI S Line Coupe $79,900 L4T 2.0 183 370 D7 1570 6.0 7.1 95 54 A arguably more well-rounded than its monotone German rivals THE PICK: Sweet 45 TFSI quattro Launch Edition is a nicely maxxed Q5 45 TFSI S Line Cabriolet $93,400 L4T 2.0 183 370 D7 1735 6.3 7.4 95 – A 40 TDI quattro $68,900 L4TD 2.0 150 400 S7 1805 7.6 5.4 D – A S5 Sportback quattro $106,900 V6T 3.0 260 500 A8 1675 4.8 8.8 95 – A 45 TFSI quattro $69,600 L4T 2.0 183 370 S7 1750 6.3 8.0 95 – A S5 Coupe quattro $106,900 V6T 3.0 260 500 A8 1640 4.7 8.8 95 – A 40 TDI quattro Sport $74,900 L4TD 2.0 150 400 S7 1805 7.6 5.4 D – A S5 Cabriolet quattro $120,400 V6T 3.0 260 500 A8 1840 5.1 9.1 95 – A 45 TFSI quattro Sport $76,600 L4T 2.0 183 370 S7 1750 6.3 8.0 95 – A A RS5 Coupe $150,900 V6TT 2.9 331 600 A8 1685 3.7 8.8 98 53 40 TDI qttr Launch Ed. $78,300 L4TD 2.0 150 400 S7 1805 7.6 5.4 D – A RS5 Sportback $150,900 V6TT 2.9 331 600 A8 1720 3.9 8.9 98 53 A 45 TFSI qttr Launch Ed. $80,800 L4T 2.0 183 370 S7 1750 6.3 8.0 95 – A A6 50 TDI quattro S-Line $89,600 V6TD 3.0 210 620 A8 1935 5.7 6.8 D – A All-new, tech-laden model arrived late in 2019 ready to tackle the Q7 E-Class and 5 Series. Four-wheel steer a ‘must tick’ option THE PICK: RS6 is a ballistic missile. 45TDI Allroad the sensible choice Facelift has added air suspension and useful equipment upgrades as standard. Still very polished and decent dynamically to boot. 40 TFSI $84,900 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 - - - 95 52 F THE PICK: 50TDI offers grunt, refinement and more space than rivals 45 TFSI quattro $96,900 L4T 2.0 180 370 D7 1770 6.0 7.2 95 52 A 45 TDI quattro $103,300 V6TD 3.0 170 500 A8 2165 7.3 7.0 D 56 A 45 TFSI quattro S Line $106,000 L4T 2.0 180 370 D7 1695 6.0 7.3 95 52 02/20 A 50 TDI quattro $114,300 V6TD 3.0 210 600 A8 2165 6.5 6.8 D 56 A 55 TFSI quattro S Line $116,000 V6T 3.0 250 500 D7 1845 5.1 7.2 95 52 A 50 TDI quattro S line $121,300 V6TD 3.0 210 600 A8 2165 6.5 6.8 D 56 07/20 A 45 TDI Allroad $109,200 V6TD 3.0 170 500 A8 1945 6.7 5.9 D 46 A 55 TFSI S-line quattro $121,300 V6T 3.0 250 500 A8 2140 5.6 9.0 95 – A S6 $149,900 V6TT 2.9 331 600 A8 1910 4.5 8.4 98 42 08/20 A SQ7 $161,500 V8TTD 4.0 320 900 A8 2385 4.8 7.6 D 63 A RS6 Avant $216,000 V8TT 4.0 441 800 A8 2075 3.6 11.7 98 47 09/20 A Q8 A7 Sportback A technological powerhouse that rivals A8 for luxurious people moving. SQ8 TDI is convincing; RS is a Lambo Urus for half the cash Ingolstadt took a punt pitching a hatch at this price point, and the niche- THE PICK: Base 55 TFSI is convincing. RS defies the laws of physics within-a-niche A7 offers little over its A6 sibling except exclusivity THE PICK: Makes far more sense than the related A8 limo 50TDI $129,600 V6T 3.0 210 600 A8 2145 6.3 6.9 D 63 A 45 TFSI quattro $114,636 L4T 2.0 180 370 D7 1750 6.2 7.3 98 45 A 55 TFSI $130,200 V6T 3.0 250 500 A8 2145 5.7 13.3 95 63 10/19 A 55 TFSI quattro $133,236 V6T 3.0 250 500 D7 1920 5.3 7.1 95 45 A SQ8 TDI $166,500 V8TTD 4.0 320 900 A8 2365 4.8 7.8 D 63 A S7 $159,136 V6TT 2.9 331 600 A8 1965 4.6 8.5 98 48 08/20 A RS $208,500 V8TT 4.0 441 800 A8 2240 3.8 12.1 98 63 A RS7 $224,000 V8TT 4.0 441 800 A8 2065 3.6 11.6 98 47 A e-tron A8 It has the COTY-winning Mercedes-Benz EQC as competition, but late- arriving e-tron offers more choice than its fellow German rival Audi pours everything it knows into the mighty A8 – it’s an indulgent THE PICK: Sportback offers extra style for your quiet arrival experience. But the autonomous tech doesn’t quite stack up in reality THE PICK: If you can play in this league, the S8 is goals 50 quattro $137,100 E 71 230 540 1R 2370 6.8 23.6 - 61 A 50 TDI quattro $194,500 V6TD 3.0 210 600 A8 1975 5.9 5.6 D 47 02/19 A 55 quattro $146,100 E 95 300 664 1R 2480 5.7 22.0 - 61 A 55 TFSI quattro $197,036 V6T 3.0 250 500 A8 1920 5.6 7.9 95 47 A 50 quattro Sportback $148,100 E 71 230 540 1R 2370 6.8 23.2 - 47 A L 50 TDI quattro $209,100 V6TD 3.0 210 600 A8 2000 5.9 5.8 D 47 A 55 quattro Sportback $157,100 E 95 300 664 1R 2480 5.7 22.7 - 47 A L 55 TFSI quattro $212,136 V6T 3.0 250 500 A8 1945 5.7 7.9 95 47 02/19 A S8 $260,000 V8TT 4.0 420 800 A8 2230 3.8 10.5 98 47 A Bentley 3 years/unlimited TT Continental GT Rock-solid coupe that’s usually maligned on account of not being a An undeniable sheen of bespoke Englishness and a focus on ride Porsche. The multi-faceted TT deserves a fairer go quality make this the pick of the grand touring coupes. V8 now in Oz THE PICK: S one of the most competent ‘real world’ sports cars around THE PICK: W12 delivers on its promises with regal insouciance 45 TFSI quattro $80,900 L4T 2.0 180 370 D7 1365 5.2 7.0 95 51 A S quattro RS $99,300 L4T 2.0 210 380 D6 1385 4.5 16.0 98 51 11/19 A V8 $400,900 V8TT 4.0 404 770 D8 2143 4.0 - 98 - A V8 Convertible $134,900 L5T 2.5 294 480 D7 1450 3.7 8.0 98 67 09/20 A W12 $441,300 V8TT 4.0 404 770 D8 2209 4.1 - 98 - A W12 Convertible R8 $422,000 W12TT 6.0 467 900 D8 2344 3.7 12.2 98 - 02/19 A Speed Recently updated flagship now sports even more aggressive styling $464,600 W12TT 6.0 467 900 D8 2414 3.7 12.3 98 - 12/19 A and tweaked dynamics. Operatic V10 is one of the best donks on sale V8 THE PICK: Rear-drive models are less expensive and more fun Diesel Flying Spur W12 V10 RWD $295,000 V10 5.2 397 540 D7 1595 3.7 12.9 98 64 R Speed Third-generation debuts all-new architecture that adds 48v tech and rear-steer. Three chamber air springs offer a silken ride V10 RWD Spyder $316,500 V10 5.2 397 540 D7 1695 3.8 13.1 98 64 R THE PICK: To paraphrase Holden, there’s nothing quite like a W12 V10 Performance $395,000 V10 5.2 456 580 D7 1595 3.1 13.1 98 64 A $469,000 W12TT 6.0 467 900 D7 2437 3.8 14.8 98 A V10 Perf Spyder $416,500 V10 5.2 456 580 D7 1695 3.2 13.3 98 64 A Mulsanne Q2 Curious but intoxicating melange of tech and tradition. Feels like a throwback but delivers in all the areas that matter. In a class of its own Small but near perfectly formed sub-SUV needs a stack of options to THE PICK: You may as well do it properly, so Speed it is feel agreeably premium. Most buyers don’t seem to mind THE PICK: 40 TFSI quattro Edition #2 solves the options conundrum $541,000 V8TT 6.8 377 1020 A8 2711 5.3 15.0 98 - R 35 TFSI $41,950 L4T 1.4 110 250 D7 1405 8.5 10.6 95 55 07/17 F $553,600 V8TT 6.8 395 1100 A8 2711 4.9 15.0 98 - R 35 TFSI Edition #2 $44,550 40 TFSI quattro sport $49,400 L4T 1.4 110 250 D7 1405 8.5 5.6 95 56 F Bentayga L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1430 6.7 6.5 95 56 07/18 A Bentley’s SUV effort is an expectably serene, rapid, capable and classy machine. Dropped pork pie styling not everyone’s cup of tea 40 TFSI qttr Edition #2 $52,400 L4T 2.0 140 320 D7 1430 6.7 6.5 95 55 A THE PICK: W12 will crush any critics claiming this is just a Q7 in UK drag Q3 $340,400 V8TT 4.0 404 770 A8 2395 4.5 11.4 98 - A Second-gen adopts Golf 7.5 architecture so is far more advanced, $348,300 V8TTD 4.0 320 900 A8 2499 4.8 8.0 D - A spacious and refined. Now comes in tapered Sportback guise THE PICK: Launch edition has more kit for cheap if you’ve got the dosh $441,400 W12TT 6.0 447 900 A8 2440 4.1 13.1 98 - 10/16 A 35 TFSI $46,950 L4T 1.4 110 250 D6 1470 9.3 7.2 95 56 12/19 F $491,000 W12TT 6.0 467 900 A8 2508 3.9 14.3 95 A Sportback 35 TFSI S-line $50,450 L4T 1.4 110 250 D6 1545 9.3 7.3 95 56 F 40 TFSI $54,450 L4T 2.0 132 320 D7 1620 7.8 8.0 95 56 A BMW 3 years/unlimited L4T 2.0 132 320 D7 1620 7.8 8.2 95 57 A 40 TFSI quattro S-line $59,950 S’back 40 TFSI qttr S-line $62,350 L4T 2.0 132 320 D7 1695 7.8 8.3 95 57 A 1 Series RS $89,900 L5T 2.5 294 480 D7 1715 4.5 8.9 98 58 A Front-drive 1 Series kills the old rear-driver for packaging but suffers from a lumpy ride and frumpy demeanour RS Sportback $92,900 L5T 2.5 294 480 D7 1700 4.5 8.9 98 58 A THE PICK: New 128ti seems promising, unlike the rather disjointed M135i 118i $47,900 L3T 1.5 103 220 D7 1320 8.5 5.9 95 58 F @wheelsaustralia 125

Data bank Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive 128ti $56,900 L4T 2.0 180 380 A8 1445 6.3 6.1 95 – F 745e $209,900 L6TTH 3.0 290 600 A8 1995 5.2 2.4 95 42 R M135i xDrive Pure M135i xDrive $65,900 L4T 2.0 225 450 A8 1525 4.8 7.5 95 60 A 740Li $234,900 L6TT 3.0 250 450 A8 1805 5.6 7.9 95 42 R 218i Gran Coupe $70,900 L4T 2.0 225 450 A8 1525 4.8 7.5 95 60 03/20 A 750i xDrive $277,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 1965 4.0 10.1 95 42 A 220i Gran Coupe 220i 2 Series M760Li xDrive $383,900 V12TT 6.6 448 850 A8 2220 3.8 13.0 98 42 A 220i Convertible M235i xDrive Pure GC Is the M2 the best-value performance car on the road today? And 8 Series M235i Gran Coupe don’t you hate being asked rhetorical questions by a magazine? M240i THE PICK: Easy. M2 Competition. Future classic status guaranteed Just when you thought the market for big, style-statement coupes had M240i Convertible all but evaporated, BMW breathes in new life – and tasty M variants M2 Competition $49,990 L3T 1.5 103 220 D7 1375 8.7 5.7 95 - F THE PICK: If you can afford the price of admission, go the M8 Comp M2 Competition $53,990 L4T 2.0 141 280 D7 1430 7.2 - 95 - F 840i Gran Coupe $204,900 L6T 3.0 250 500 A8 1710 5.2 7.4 95 67 R S $56,900 L4T 2.0 135 270 A8 1373 7.2 5.8 95 57 R 840i Coupe $207,900 L6T 3.0 250 500 A8 1710 5.0 7.1 95 67 R $64,900 L4T 2.0 135 270 A8 1540 7.7 6.1 95 57 R 840i Convertible $222,900 L6T 3.0 250 500 A8 1830 5.3 7.3 95 67 R $67,990 L4T 2.0 225 450 A8 1570 4.9 7.1 95 55 A M850i xDrive G’ Coupe $277,700 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 1995 3.9 9.9 95 67 A $72,990 L4T 2.0 225 450 A8 1570 4.9 7.1 95 55 A M850i xDrive $280,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 1965 3.7 9.8 95 67 06/19 A $81,900 L6T 3.0 250 500 A8 1485 4.6 7.0 95 62 R M850i xDrive Convert $289,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 2024 3.9 9.9 95 67 A $91,900 L6T 3.0 250 500 A8 1630 4.7 7.4 95 62 R M8 Comp Gran Coupe $354,900 V8TT 4.4 460 750 A8 1980 3.2 10.7 98 67 A $102,900 L6TT 3.0 302 550 M6 1550 4.4 9.8 98 51 R M8 Competition Coupe $357,900 V8TT 4.4 460 750 A8 1885 3.2 10.4 98 67 A $109,900 L6TT 3.0 302 550 D7 1575 4.4 13.4 98 51 11/19 R Z4 i3 Big engine, small car, no roof, it’s an age-old recipe that works brilliantly in the new Z4. Ignore the four-pot and go the straight-six Proud winner of Wheels’ 2014 COTY, BMW’s sole full EV scores well THE PICK: M40i gains 285kW tune and a 4.1sec 0-100km/h time for its drive and design, less so for its sky-high asking price THE PICK: BMW’s made the choice for you sDrive20i $88,900 L4T 2.0 145 320 M6 1405 6.6 6.5 95 55 R $71,900 E 42 135 270 R1 1245 6.9 16.1 - 53 R sDrive20i $88,900 L4T 2.0 145 320 A8 1405 6.6 6.5 95 55 02/20 R sDrive30i $109,900 L4T 2.0 190 400 A8 1415 5.4 6.5 95 55 R New M3 M40i $129,900 L6T 3.0 285 500 A8 1535 4.1 7.4 95 55 02/20 R Bavarian four-door fighter returns X1 With its mega-snout swagger and standard six-speed manual, the ‘entry-level’ 353kW A good-looking design hides some dynamic foibles, not least of M3 – available solely with rear-wheel drive – is no base model. It scores every piece of which is the sharp and bumpy ride on the standard suspension chassis trickery at BMW M’s disposal, including M Drive Professional system integrating THE PICK: Stick to the petrols, an XC40, or consider the latest Audi Q3 M Track Mode, M Laptimer, 10-stage M Traction Control and an M Drift Analyser. sDrive18i $47,900 L3T 1.5 103 220 D7 - 9.6 - 95 56 F sDrive18d $53,900 L4TD 2.0 110 350 A8 1495 9.2 4.7 D 56 F sDrive20i $55,900 L4T 2.0 141 280 D7 1510 7.6 5.9 95 56 F 320i $70,900 L4T 2.0 135 300 A8 1460 7.2 6.3 95 51 R xDrive25i $66,900 L4TD 2.0 170 350 A8 1595 6.5 6.6 D 57 A 330i $77,900 330i Touring $81,900 L4T 2.0 190 400 A8 1490 5.8 8.9 95 52 02/20 R X2 330e $84,900 M340i xDrive Pure $101,900 L4T 2.0 190 400 A8 1575 5.9 7.0 95 48 02/20 R A surprisingly uncompromising small SUV that is both stylish M340i xDrive $111,900 and spacious inside, despite the low-slung roofline. Clever M3 $144,900 L4TH 2.0 215 420 A8 1740 5.9 6.4 95 52 R THE PICK: Turbo triple has appeal, but 20i is an extra $9K well spent L6T 3.0 285 500 A8 1670 4.4 7.7 95 52 A sDrive18i $49,900 L3T 1.5 103 220 D7 1415 9.6 6.3 95 56 F L6T 3.0 285 500 A8 1670 4.4 7.7 95 52 02/20 A L6TT 3.0 353 550 M6 – 4.2 – 98 – R sDrive20i M Sport $60,900 L4T 2.0 141 280 D7 1460 7.2 6.1 95 56 07/18 F X2 M35i Pure X2 M35i $68,900 L4T 2.0 225 450 A8 1615 4.9 7.4 95 - A New M4 sDrive20i $73,900 L4T 2.0 225 450 A8 1615 4.9 7.4 95 - A xDrive20d As above, but with two fewer doors xDrive30i M Sport X3 xDrive30d M Sport Apart from being marginally lighter and $5K more expensive, the new M4 Coupe is M40i Bigger, better version of one of BMW’s most important cars. Oodles a rinse-and-repeat of the M3, including its manual ’box and rear-drive. Wheels are M Competition of space, but the options list could bring a tear to a statue’s eye forged 19s front, 20s rear in four different designs, Cup tyres optional (Michelin or THE PICK: Mid-spec xDrive30i, unless you want M Comp ball-tearer Pirelli). Two lairy colours make their debut – Sao Paulo Yellow and Isle of Man Green. xDrive20i M Sport xDrive30i M Sport $71,900 L4T 2.0 135 290 A8 1660 8.2 9.6 95 63 F M40i M Competition $74,900 L4TD 2.0 140 400 A8 1745 8.0 5.7 D 63 A xDrive25d $85,900 L4T 2.0 185 350 A8 1720 6.3 7.6 95 63 A xDrive30d M Sport 420i $71,900 L4T 2.0 135 300 A8 1525 7.5 5.8 95 57 R xDrive40i M Sport $92,900 L6TD 3.0 190 620 A8 1820 5.8 6.0 D 63 A 420i Convertible $89,900 L4T 2.0 135 300 A8 – 8.2 – 95 – R xDrive45e M Sport 430i $90,900 L4T 2.0 190 400 A8 1545 5.8 6.1 95 57 R M50i Pure $113,900 L6T 3.0 265 500 A8 1885 4.8 8.9 95 58 A 430i Convertible $107,900 L4T 2.0 190 400 A8 - 6.2 - 95 – R M50i M440i xDrive $118,900 L6T 3.0 285 500 A8 1740 4.5 7.1 95 57 A X5 M Competition $157,900 L6TT 3.0 375 600 A8 1970 4.1 11.7 98 - 10/19 A M440i xDrive Conv. $135,900 L6T 3.0 285 500 A8 – 4.9 – 95 – A M4 $149,900 L6TT 3.0 353 550 M6 – 4.2 – 98 – R xDrive30d M Sport X4 xDrive40i M Sport M50i Pure Oh, you’re paying $10K more than an equivalent X3 for a M50i swoopier roofline? Can we interest you in some magic beans? X6 M Competition THE PICK: The X3 twin of whichever takes your fancy $83,900 L4T 2.0 135 290 A8 1678 8.3 7.8 95 61 A $93,900 L4T 2.0 185 350 A8 1678 6.3 7.8 95 61 A New M5 CS $121,900 L6T 3.0 265 500 A8 1783 4.8 9.2 95 58 A Executive dons the activewear $164,900 L6TT 3.0 375 600 A8 1932 3.7 11.7 98 - 04/20 A X5 Shredding 70kg from the M5 Competition’s waistline and adding 7kW and $28K, Fourth time’s a charm for X5. Advanced tech, smartly packaged, lovely the M5 CS is the most powerful car BMW has ever produced. It can smash its way to dash and fun to punt around. Likeable 30d offers lag-free diesel punch 100km/h in just 3.0sec. Standard M Carbon front buckets are joined by individual rear THE PICK: Tasty 40i, since a straight-six petrol is what BMW’s all about seats, and carbon-ceramic brakes are 23kg lighter than the Competition’s. $104,900 L4TD 2.0 170 450 A8 2105 7.5 6.2 D 63 A $121,900 L6TTD 3.0 195 620 A8 2110 6.6 7.2 D 63 02/20 A 520i $99,900 L4T 2.0 135 290 A8 1610 7.9 5.5 95 36 R $124,900 L6T 3.0 250 450 A8 2005 5.2 9.2 95 63 02/20 A R 530i $119,900 L4T 2.0 185 350 A8 1625 6.4 5.5 95 36 R $135,900 L6TH 3.0 290 600 A8 2435 5.6 2.0 95 63 A 530e $122,900 L4TH 2.0 215 420 A8 1835 5.9 1.8 95 36 R A $142,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 2345 4.3 10.5 95 63 A A 530d $125,900 L6TD 3.0 195 620 A8 1760 5.6 4.6 D 36 A $157,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 2345 4.3 10.5 95 63 A A M550i xDrive Pure $139,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 1915 3.8 10.0 95 55 $212,900 V8TT 4.4 460 750 A8 2310 3.8 13.0 95 - 04/20 A R M550i xDrive $154,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 1915 3.8 10.0 95 55 R X6 M5 Competition $246,900 V8TT 4.4 460 750 A8 1895 3.3 10.6 98 42 If you thought the X5 could do with a little less load-carrying ability and M5 CS $274,900 V8TT 4.4 467 750 A8 1825 3.0 – 98 – rear headroom, and a lot more grille, the X6 was built for you THE PICK: An X5, or a V8 petrol... the M Comp if the budget can stretch 7 Series $127,900 L6TTD 3.0 195 620 A8 2110 5.5 - D 63 A Straight-six power for most of the range will please many, but it’s $130,900 L6T 3.0 250 450 A8 2005 6.5 - 95 63 A the V12 you really want, as it is the last of the breed THE PICK: All impress but 745e is an intriguing eco-oddball GT $148,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 2235 4.3 10.5 95 63 A 730d $204,900 L6TTD 3.0 195 620 A8 1825 6.1 5.7 D 42 $163,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 2235 4.3 - 95 63 13/19 A 740i $204,900 L6TT 3.0 250 450 A8 1760 5.5 7.7 95 42 $218,900 V8TT 4.4 460 750 A8 2295 3.8 12.7 95 - A 126 whichcar.com.au/wheels

BMW – FORD YOUR COMPLETE NEW CAR BUYER’S GUIDE WHAT IT ALL MEANS PRICE Recommended retail figure at time of publication (asterisk indicates driveaway price) ENGINE TYPE L, in-line; V, vee; F, flat. Number of cylinders. T, turbo; S, supercharged; D, diesel; H, hybrid; E, electric SIZE Litres or kWh POWER kW TORQUE Nm TRANSMISSION M, manual; A, auto; D, dual-clutch; C, CVT WEIGHT Kerb, kg 0-100 km/h, acceleration in seconds (Wheels as-tested figures in italics) FUEL CONS Consumption in litres, or kWh, per 100km RON Octane of fuel required, as numbered, or D for diesel RESALE percent, 3-year resale in Glass’s ISSUE TESTED month/year DRIVE A, all-wheel; F, front; R, rear. Any figure in bold is our own estimate. Price X7 Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive US luxury seven-seater built for space. Value twin-turbo diesel eclipsed by stonking if exxy V8 petrol, but still outstandingly muscular THE PICK: Too big to be sporty, so the diesel makes way more sense xDrive30d $135,900 L6TTD 3.0 195 620 A8 2370 6.7 9.7 D 63 10/19 A M50i $181,900 V8TT 4.4 390 750 A8 2460 4.7 - 95 63 A 275 485 S GTS $675,888 V12 6.5 588 718 D7 1705 3.0 16.4 98 - R CSR SF90 Stradale Caterham 2 years/50,000km SF90 Stradale C Luxury SRT Core Seven The plug-in hybrid electric craze reaches Maranello. However, it isn’t SRT for tree-hugging, the extra volts are all about adding performance THE PICK: If you’ve got the means, you won’t be disappointed Developed from Colin Chapman’s 1957 vision; a time when cigarettes $846,888 V8TTH 4.0 574 800 D8 1570 2.5 - 98 - 09/20 A were good for you. Ridiculously fast fun. Range now revised for 2020 THE PICK: 485 S is all the reborn Lotus 7 fun you’ll ever need $73,700 L4 1.6 100 160 M5 675 5.5 6.2 95 55 R Fiat 3 years/150,000km $114,000 L4 2.0 177 206 M6 700 4.5 7.7 95 55 R $115,000 L4 2.0 177 206 M6 700 4.5 7.7 95 55 R 500 Chrysler 3 years/100,000km Ageing Italian icon still an artistic, affordable runabout – but avoid robotised auto and buy a seat cushion for bonkers Abarth THE PICK: Now too old, so buy used or wait for an all-new generation Lounge $19,250 L4 1.2 51 102 M5 885 12.9 4.9 95 - F Lounge 300 Club $21,200 L4 1.2 51 102 S5 935 12.9 4.8 95 - F Abarth 595 Ballin’ on a budget, relatively speaking. Chassis’ ability begs for big-V8 Abarth 595 $23,250 L4 1.2 51 102 S5 920 12.9 4.8 95 - F grunt, and top SRT worth a stretch for its adaptive dampers Abarth 595 Comp. THE PICK: SRT for your VF II SS or Falcon XR8 fix Abarth 595 Comp. $26,990 L4T 1.4 107 206 M5 1035 7.9 5.8 95 48 07/16 F $59,950 V6 3.6 210 340 A8 1724 7.7 9.7 91 35 R Lounge $28,990 L4T 1.4 107 206 S5 1035 8.0 5.8 95 48 F Lounge $65,950 V8 6.4 350 637 A8 1946 4.5 13.0 98 35 09/19 R Club $31,990 L4T 1.4 132 250 M5 1045 6.7 5.7 95 51 13/17 F Abarth 595C $77,450 V8 6.4 350 637 A8 1965 4.5 13.0 98 36 R Abarth 595C $33,990 L4T 1.4 132 250 S5 1085 6.9 6.9 95 51 F Abarth 595C Comp. Abarth 595C Comp. 500 C Citroën 5 years/unlimited Pop The least costly way to get rays on your noggin, but (like all 500s) iffy Pop ergonomics, robotised auto and spec holes undermine a great design Pop Star THE PICK: 500 too slow, 595 too hard, so try a used A3 Cabrio instead $23,990 L4 1.2 51 102 M5 920 12.9 4.9 95 54 F New C3 $25,250 L4 1.2 51 102 S5 935 12.9 4.8 95 54 F Funky Frenchie back for more $27,250 L4 1.2 51 102 S5 935 12.9 4.8 95 54 F $29,990 L4T 1.4 107 206 M5 1075 7.8 6.0 95 48 07/16 F Offered in just one premium spec, Citroen’s likeable but invisible C3 hatch scores a $31,990 L4T 1.4 107 206 S5 1035 8.0 5.8 95 48 F facelift for 2021. More focused styling with new LED headlights and parking sensors, redesigned ‘Airbumps’, fresh alloys and new colours (Spring Blue and Arctic Steel). $35,990 L4T 1.4 132 250 M5 1045 6.7 6.0 95 51 F Inside, C3 scores ‘Advanced Comfort’ seat padding from the C5 Aircross. $37,990 L4T 1.4 132 250 S5 1085 6.9 5.8 95 51 F 500 X Shine $28,990 L3T 1.2 81 205 A6 1090 10.7 6.6 95 52 05/18 F Unrelated to the smaller 500, the Jeep Renegade-derived X offers charm, space, comfort and – surprise – value. Not a bad drive either Feel C3 Aircross THE PICK: Pop Star brings with it loads of kit to offset that poop name Shine Six grand more than the C3 for an extra 100kg of weight and few $24,990 L4T 1.4 103 230 M6 1295 9.8 6.0 95 52 02/16 F millimetres of ride height. Value is in the eye of the beholder THE PICK: Buy the C3 hatch and save, or stretch to the C5 Aircross $26,990 L4T 1.4 103 230 D6 1295 9.8 5.7 95 52 F $34,990 L3T 1.2 81 205 A6 1203 10.4 8.4 95 54 12/19 F $29,990 L4T 1.4 103 230 D6 1295 9.5 5.7 95 52 02/16 F C5 Aircross The SUV for those looking for a Goldilocks pick between the Peugeot Ford 5 years/unlimited 3008 and 5008. Divisive styling, amicable in most other areas THE PICK: Plusher Shine more in keeping with Citroën’s comfort image $42,990 L4T 1.6 121 240 A6 1402 9.9 7.9 95 56 F Fiesta ST $46,990 L4T 1.6 121 240 A6 1402 9.9 7.9 95 57 F It took a while to get here, but the Fiesta ST makes up for lost time by being a brilliant performance car. Some lament loss of the three-door Ferrari THE PICK: There’s only one, and it ticks all the boxes. A true hot hatch 3 years/unlimited ST $32,290 L3T 1.5 147 290 M6 1262 6.7 7.5 95 - 05/20 F Focus Portofino Ford has swung the axe and culled the Focus range from seven to just four variants. We’ll miss the wagon, but this remains a decent Golf rival It’s taken a while, but Ferrari’s entry-level effort is finally one to be THE PICK: ST is a very good hot hatch, though Hyundai i30 N is better... proud of. Turbo engine suits Portofino’s more supine edge THE PICK: A massive leap over the California it replaces ST-Line Hatch $30,990 L3T 1.5 134 240 A8 1347 8.2 6.4 91 48 05/19 F $403,888 V8TT 3.9 441 760 D7 1664 3.5 10.7 98 - R Active $30,990 L3T 1.5 134 240 A8 1329 8.7 6.4 91 48 09/19 F Roma ST $44,890 L4T 2.3 206 420 M6 1508 5.7 7.9 95 - 06/20 F Pretty and deceptively appealing, Roma is also a joy to drive thanks to ST $44,890 L4T 2.3 206 420 A7 1540 5.5 8.0 95 - F its searing pace and long-legged chassis tune THE PICK: We’d take this over the heavier, less powerful Portofino Mustang $409,888 V8TT 3.9 456 760 D8 1570 3.4 11.2 98 - 10/20 R Muscle range now a whole lot beefier with the inclusion of the locally assembled R-Spec and the beefed-up four-pot models. Praise be F8 Tributo THE PICK: R-Spec for racing cred and the FOMO feel of a 500-car run Ravishing styling and stupendous speed as expected, but Tributo’s High Performance 2.3L $51,490 L4T 2.3 236 448 M6 1705 6.0 9.6 91 55 R true triumph is just how everyday comfortable and user-friendly it is THE PICK: You can’t go wrong with either, but the wait will be agonising High Performance 2.3L $54,490 L4T 2.3 236 448 A10 1716 6.0 9.6 91 55 06/20 R F8 Tributo $484,888 V8TT 3.9 530 770 D7 1435 2.9 12.9 98 - R High Perf. 2.3L Conv $51,490 L4T 2.3 236 448 A10 1780 6.2 9.6 91 56 R F8 Tributo Spider $536,888 V8TT 3.9 530 770 D7 1505 2.9 12.9 98 - 11/19 R GT Fastback $64,190 V8 5.0 339 556 M6 1701 4.6 13.0 98 67 07/19 R T GTC4Lusso GT Fastback $67,190 V8 5.0 339 556 A10 1785 4.3 12.7 98 66 R Superfast This is what happens when Ferrari engineers get on the turps. It GT Convertible $75,390 V8 5.0 339 556 A10 1855 4.5 12.7 98 67 R shouldn’t work, yet does so brilliantly. Sadly production has now ended THE PICK: What a ‘crossover’ from Ferrari should be. #noFerrariSUVs R-Spec $99,616 V8S 5.0 500 827 M6 1701 4.7 12.4 98 67 03/20 R $511,888 V8TT 3.9 442 760 D7 1840 3.5 11.6 98 - R Puma $585,888 V12 6.3 507 697 D7 1920 3.5 15.3 98 - 02/17 A Ford’s new small SUV looks exxy compared with rivals but is bursting with standard gear. Plus, it’s a million times better than the EcoSport! 812 THE PICK: Trim and equipment the decider here. We’d go the ST-Line Recipient of the greatest naturally aspirated production engine ever $29,990 L3T 1.0 92 170 D7 1314 10.0 5.3 95 - F made. The rest of the package is almost as good. A landmark car THE PICK: A top-drawer supercar in GT clothing ST-Line $32,340 L3T 1.0 92 170 D7 1314 10.0 5.3 95 - F $613,888 V12 6.5 588 718 D7 1705 3.0 16.4 98 - R ST-Line V $35,540 L3T 1.0 92 170 D7 1314 10.0 5.3 95 - F @wheelsaustralia 127

Data bank Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Escape GV80 Underrated and worthy of attention, Ford offers an ideal, ahem, This upmarket SUV should unlock market awareness for Genesis. The Escape from the masses. Plug-in hybrid model now delayed GV80 is pitched as a X5 rival, meaning leather/wood trim abounds THE PICK: ST-Line is the sweet spot with its punchy 2.0-litre turbo THE PICK: You’ll want six cylinders, but it pushes the price past $100K $35,990 L4T 2.0 183 387 A8 1611 - 8.6 95 - F 2.5T $90,600 L4T 2.5 224 422 A8 2073 – – 95 – R ST-Line $37,990 L4T 2.0 183 387 A8 1621 - 8.6 95 - F 2.5T $95,600 L4T 2.5 224 422 A8 2073 – – 95 – A ST-Line AWD Vignale $40,990 L4T 2.0 183 387 A8 1690 - 8.6 95 - A 3.0D $103,600 L6TD 3.0 204 588 A8 2230 - - D - A Vignale AWD $46,590 L4T 2.0 183 387 A8 1621 - 8.6 95 - F 3.5T $108,600 V6TT 3.5 279 530 A8 2267 - - 95 - A Trend Trend AWD $49,590 L4T 2.0 183 387 A8 1690 - 8.6 95 - A ST-Line ST-Line AWD Endura GMSV 3 years/100,000km Titanium Titanium AWD Canadian-made Edge is spacious and pleasant to steer, but misses the Chevrolet Silverado mark with only five seats, laggy diesel, comedy pricing and daft name Ambiente 5-seat RWD THE PICK: The bigger the discount, the better sense Endura makes Size dwarfs just about everything else on the road; could tow your Ambiente 7-seat RWD house into a better suburb thanks to monster engine Ambiente 5-seat 4WD $44,990 L4TD 2.0 140 400 A8 1933 8.2 6.7 D 60 F THE PICK: No diesels means V8 petrol your only choice Ambiente 7-seat 4WD Trend Bi-Turbo RWD $48,900 L4TD 2.0 140 400 A8 1995 8.2 6.7 D 62 A $113,990 V8 6.2 313 624 A10 2588 6.4 13.5 95 - 08/20 A Trend 4WD Trend Bi-Turbo 4WD $53,900 L4TD 2.0 140 400 A8 1949 8.2 6.7 D 62 F 1500 LTZ Premium Ed. Sport Bi-Turbo RWD Sport Bi-Turbo 4WD $57,900 L4TD 2.0 140 400 A8 2012 8.2 6.7 D 61 A Sport Bi-Turbo 4WD Titanium Bi-Turbo $63,900 L4TD 2.0 140 400 A8 1999 8.2 6.7 D 62 F GWM-Haval XL $67,990 L4TD 2.0 140 400 A8 2062 10.4 6.7 D 62 04/19 A 7 years/unlimited XL XL Everest XLS XLS Ranger-derived SUV is a gun off-road and capable on it. World’s sole H2 XLS Sport Oz-designed/engineered/developed SUV. New grilles, updates for ’21 XLS Sport THE PICK: Sport bi-turbo for its lack of chrome chintz Spacious and reasonably equipped, the H2 trips due to sub-par XLT performance, economy and steering. Better alternatives abound XLT $50,050 L5TD 3.2 143 470 A6 2239 11.0 8.4 D 57 R THE PICK: Dated Mitsubishi ASX runs rings around H2 XLT FX4 MAX $50,190 L5TD 3.2 143 470 A6 2266 11.0 8.4 D 57 R Premium $22,990* L4T 1.5 110 210 A6 1529 11.8 9.0 95 44 F Wildtrak Lux Wildtrak $55,090 L5TD 3.2 143 470 A6 2343 11.0 8.5 D 57 A $25,990* L4T 1.5 110 210 A6 1529 11.8 9.0 95 44 F Wildtrak Premium Wildtrak X $55,190 L5TD 3.2 143 470 A6 2370 11.0 8.5 D 57 A Lux H6 Wildtrak X Wildtrak X $57,090 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2305 10.5 6.9 D 58 R Lux Fairly handsome, undeniably roomy and with some zip, but sadly the Raptor Ultra H6’s chassis sets an industry benchmark for peerless ineptitude $60,890 L5TD 3.2 143 470 A6 2407 11.0 8.5 D 58 A THE PICK: Any rival is currently preferable Cannon $62,390 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2444 10.5 7.1 D 58 A Cannon-L $29,990* L4T 2.0 145 315 A6 1715 10.0 9.8 95 50 06/17 F Cannon-X $60,090 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2286 10.5 6.9 D R $33,990* L4T 2.0 145 315 A6 1715 10.0 9.8 95 52 F $62,890 L5TD 3.2 143 470 A6 2408 11.0 8.5 D A H9 $64,390 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2387 10.5 7.0 D A A Mazda CX-9 or Kia Sorento costs similar money. The three-row H9’s ZF ’box isn’t bad, but beyond that we’re grasping at straws $73,190 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2494 10.5 7.1 D 58 A THE PICK: Family planning Ranger $41,990* L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 2236 11.0 10.5 95 52 A A decade on, the Aussie-engineered Ranger remains a Blue Oval $45,990* L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 2236 11.0 10.5 95 52 A success story that keeps getting better with age THE PICK: Superb Raptor by a Baja mile, though FX4 Max comes close Ute $48,490 L4TD 2.2 118 385 A6 2034 10.1 8.0 D 56 A If equipment sizzle matters then Great Wall’s Ute is a game-changer … until you unearth its drivetrain flaws and dynamic foibles $48,790 L5TD 3.2 147 470 M6 2068 10.3 8.7 D 56 A THE PICK: As its showroom glamour is so enticing, the loaded Cannon-X $50,990 L5TD 3.2 147 470 A6 2068 10.1 8.7 D 56 A $33,990* L4TD 2.0 120 400 A8 2100 – 9.4 D – A $50,090 L5TD 3.2 147 470 M6 2064 10.3 8.7 D 56 A $37,990* L4TD 2.0 120 400 A8 2100 – 9.4 D – A $52,290 L5TD 3.2 147 470 A6 2064 10.1 8.7 D 56 A $40,990* L4TD 2.0 120 400 A8 2100 – 9.4 D – A $53,340 L5TD 3.2 147 470 M6 2064 10.3 8.7 D 56 A $55,540 L5TD 3.2 147 470 A6 2064 10.1 8.7 D 56 A Honda $57,040 L5TD 3.2 147 470 M6 2159 10.3 8.7 D 56 A 5 years/unlimited $59,240 L5TD 3.2 147 470 A6 2159 10.1 8.7 D 56 07/18 A $60,740 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2198 9.7 7.4 D 56 A Jazz $65,490 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2219 9.8 7.4 D - A Sheer versatility and clever packaging makes most sense in bargain base VTi. However, Jazz is soon to disappear from Honda’s Oz line-up $61,890 L5TD 3.2 147 470 M6 2200 10.3 8.7 D 57 A THE PICK: VTi while you can. Spending more brings diminishing returns $64,090 L5TD 3.2 147 470 A6 2200 10.1 8.7 D 58 A Final Edition $19,990 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1095 10.3 5.8 91 56 F VTi-L $65,590 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2239 9.8 7.4 D 58 A $24,490 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1130 10.3 5.8 91 57 10/14 F VTi hatch $63,890 L5TD 3.2 147 470 M6 2200 10.3 8.7 D 58 A VTi sedan Civic VTi-S hatch $66,490 L5TD 3.2 147 470 A6 2200 10.1 8.7 D - A VTi-S sedan A comeback of sorts, led in part by the gifted Type R, and aided by VTi-L hatch clever packaging, rorty turbo and sharp dynamics. Recently refreshed $67,990 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2239 9.8 7.4 D - A VTi-L sedan THE PICK: Avoid 1.8 atmo. And reflections of the car while driving... RS hatch $77,190 L4TTD 2.0 157 500 A10 2332 9.9 8.2 D 58 08/19 A RS sedan $23,790 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1262 9.2 6.4 91 54 F VTi-LX hatch VTi-LX sedan $23,590 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1248 9.2 6.4 91 54 07/16 F Type R Genesis 5 years/unlimited $27,300 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1261 9.2 6.4 91 54 12/18 F VTi-LX Turbo VTi-LX Hybrid $26,290 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1250 9.2 6.4 91 54 01/17 F G70 VTi $31,100 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1322 7.5 6.1 91 54 F Hyundai needed G70 to be a 3 Series botherer. Lucky it’s exactly that, $30,090 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1302 7.5 6.0 91 54 07/16 F aided by pace, handling and the right specs... cheapo m’media aside THE PICK: 3.3T Ultimate has a proper LSD diff; makes a real difference $35,600 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1341 7.5 6.1 91 56 F 2.0T $59,300 L4T 2.0 179 353 A8 1604 5.9 8.7 95 55 02/20 R $34,090 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1326 7.4 6.0 91 56 12/16 F 2.0T Sport 2.0T Ultimate $63,300 L4T 2.0 179 353 A8 1604 5.9 9.0 95 55 R $36,600 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1344 7.6 6.1 91 56 09/17 F 3.3T Sport 3.3T Ultimate $69,300 L4T 2.0 179 353 A8 1604 5.9 9.0 95 55 R $35,590 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1327 7.5 6.0 91 56 07/16 F 3.3T Ultimate Sport $72,450 V6TT 3.3 272 510 A8 1719 4.9 10.2 95 55 10/19 R $54,990 L4T 2.0 228 400 M6 1396 6.0 9.9 95 55 F 2.5T 3.5T AWD $79,950 V6TT 3.3 272 510 A8 1719 4.7 10.2 95 55 R Accord $79,950 V6TT 3.3 272 510 A8 1719 4.7 10.2 95 55 02/20 R With COTY wins (’77 original and ’08 Euro), every Accord arrives with high hopes. Earth Dreams chassis, turbo and hybrid sound promising G80 THE PICK: The turbo four is demonstrably better than hybrid Korean limo with a touch of Art Deco glamour and a great big dose of $51,990 L4T 1.5 140 260 C 1504 – 6.5 91 - 02/20 F individuality, along with segment-leading equipment THE PICK: Twin-turbo V6 for its AWD purchase and adaptive damping $54,990 L4H 2.0 158 315 C 1591 – 4.3 91 - F $84,900 L4T 2.5 224 422 A8 1869 6.0 8.6 95 – R HR-V $99,900 V6TT 3.5 279 530 A8 2023 5.1 10.7 95 – A Jazz-based ‘Magic Seat’ brings vast interior packaging configurations and 1.8 is gutsy, but handsome HR-V is loud, firm riding and a dull drive THE PICK: VTi-S, since its cabin doesn’t feel quite as Bi-Lo as the base $25,990 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1269 9.9 8.1 91 50 01/20 F 128 whichcar.com.au/wheels

FORD – ISUZU YOUR COMPLETE NEW CAR BUYER’S GUIDE WHAT IT ALL MEANS PRICE Recommended retail figure at time of publication (asterisk indicates driveaway price) ENGINE TYPE L, in-line; V, vee; F, flat. Number of cylinders. T, turbo; S, supercharged; D, diesel; H, hybrid; E, electric SIZE Litres or kWh POWER kW TORQUE Nm TRANSMISSION M, manual; A, auto; D, dual-clutch; C, CVT WEIGHT Kerb, kg 0-100 km/h, acceleration in seconds (Wheels as-tested figures in italics) FUEL CONS Consumption in litres, or kWh, per 100km RON Octane of fuel required, as numbered, or D for diesel RESALE percent, 3-year resale in Glass’s ISSUE TESTED month/year DRIVE A, all-wheel; F, front; R, rear. Any figure in bold is our own estimate. Price VTi-S Engine F RS type VTi-LX Size Power Vi Torque VTi Trans. VTi 7 Kerb VTi-X weight VTi-L AWD 0-100 VTi-L 7 Fuel cons. VTi-LX AWD RON Resale % Vi L7 Issue Vi LX7 tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive $230,390 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1274 10.2 6.9 91 50 $33,690 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1294 10.2 6.9 91 50 F $36,240 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1319 10.2 6.9 91 52 05/15 F CR-V Designed for families, yet offers an able chassis and frugal turbo Venue oomph. But Vi’s 2.0L is slow and 7-seater’s third row is kids-only THE PICK: Generously equipped VTi-X offers the best value $31,300 L4 2.0 113 189 C 1504 - 7.6 91 57 F A much, much better baby bus than people give it credit for, though those base alloys look like roller skates. Now no longer sub-$20K $34,200 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1536 9.8 7.0 91 52 F THE PICK: Probably the Active with its stylish 17s and added glamour $36,100 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1604 9.8 7.3 91 54 F $20,690 L4 1.6 90 151 M6 1140 11.2 7.0 91 – F $37,000 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1540 9.8 7.3 91 54 F $22,710 L4 1.6 90 151 A6 1165 11.4 7.2 91 – F $41,100 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1597 10.0 7.4 91 55 A Active $22,620 L4 1.6 90 151 M6 1200 11.2 7.0 91 – F Active $44,200 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1642 10.0 7.3 91 56 F Elite $24,640 L4 1.6 90 151 A6 1225 11.4 7.2 91 – 11/19 F $48,500 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1636 10.0 7.4 91 56 A $26,490 L4 1.6 90 151 A6 1225 10.4 7.2 91 – 01/20 F Odyssey A shadow of its former excellence, the van-on-wheels Odyssey is New KONA improved for 2021 but only a wholesale reboot can save it THE PICK: The cheaper the better, so the weirdly named Vi L7 Korea’s popular SUV sharpens up $44,250 L4 2.4 129 225 C 1824 – 8.0 91 F $51,150 L4 2.4 129 225 C 1854 – 8.0 91 F Now looking more handsome than it did at launch, the facelifted Kona has been split into two lines – the base, Active, Elite and Highlander front-drivers with a new 2.0-litre Hyundai 5 years/unlimited and CVT transmission, and a pair of N-Line models with AWD, multi-link IRS and a new- gen 146kW 1.6 turbo. Updated Kona EV arrives next month, Kona N later in the year. i30 $26,600 L4 2.0 110 180 C 1280 – 6.2 91 – F Clever interior, engaging dynamics, plenty of polish... every variant is Active $28,200 L4 2.0 110 180 C 1280 – 6.2 91 – F incrementally better on the last, so buy the best one you can afford. Elite THE PICK: N hot hatch. But anything with a turbo, we reckon. Highlander $31,600 L4 2.0 110 180 C 1383 – 6.2 91 – F N-Line N-Line Premium $38,000 L4 2.0 110 180 C 1383 – 6.2 91 – F $23,420 L4 2.0 120 203 M6 1357 – 7.3 91 54 F Active $36,300 L4T 1.6 146 265 D7 1395 – 6.9 91 – A Active $25,420 L4 2.0 120 203 A6 1382 – 7.4 91 54 F Active X $42,400 L4T 1.6 146 265 D7 1504 – 6.9 91 – A Active X Active $26,920 L4 2.0 120 203 A6 1382 – 7.4 91 54 12/18 F Active CRDi Tucson Elite Elite N-Line $30,220 L4 2.0 120 203 A6 1382 – 7.4 91 54 F Elite Hyundai’s popular mid-sizer adds AEB across the range. Decent N-Line Active X CRDi handling and attractive, spacious interior offset by terse ride N-Line Premium $29,420 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1407 – 7.5 91 54 F Elite CRDi THE PICK: Turbos much nicer than raucous 2.0 petrol front-drivers N-Line Premium Highlander N $31,420 L4T 1.6 150 265 D7 1436 – 7.8 91 56 F Highlander CRDi $29,640 L4 2.0 122 205 M6 1596 9.9 7.8 91 50 F Fastback N $34,220 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1407 – 7.5 91 56 F CRDi $32,140 L4 2.0 122 205 A6 1620 10.2 10.0 91 52 12/19 F Active Active Active $36,220 L4T 1.6 150 265 D7 1436 – 7.8 91 56 F Active CRDi $32,640 L4 2.0 122 205 M6 1596 9.9 7.8 91 51 F Elite Elite N-Line $41,400 L4T 2.0 202 353 M6 1429 6.4 10.2 95 58 10/18 F Elite CRDi $35,140 L4 2.0 122 205 A6 1620 9.9 7.9 91 52 F N-Line Highlander N-Line Premium $42,910 L4T 2.0 202 353 M6 1441 6.3 12.2 95 58 08/20 F Highlander CRDi $37,440 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A8 1820 9.0 6.4 D 53 A Hybrid Elite i30 Sedan CRDi $38,200 L4 2.0 122 205 A6 1620 9.0 7.9 91 52 F Hybrid Premium Highlander PHEV Elite A new-gen, anti-bland Elantra-in-drag that finally pushes design Highlander CRDi $41,200 L4T 1.6 130 265 D7 1698 9.5 7.7 91 53 A PHEV Premium boundaries in every direction, including up and down Electric Elite THE PICK: If you value any level of performance, you’ll need a turbo $40,440 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A8 1820 9.0 6.4 D 53 A Electric Premium $24,790 L4 2.0 117 191 M6 1210 – 7.0 91 – F $43,500 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A8 1820 9.0 6.4 D 53 A $26,790 L4 2.0 117 191 A6 1230 – 7.0 91 – F $46,850 L4T 1.6 130 265 D7 1698 8.4 12.3 91 54 06/19 A $30,790 L4 2.0 117 191 A6 1300 – 7.0 91 – F $49,150 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A8 1820 9.0 6.4 D 54 A $30,290 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 – – – – – F Santa Fe $32,290 L4T 1.6 150 265 D7 – – – – – F Along with its Kia Sorento cousin, one of the finest large SUVs you can buy, especially the beautifully presented Elite and Highlander $37,290 L4T 1.6 150 265 D7 – – – – – F THE PICK: The Active and Elite AWD diesels are the value sweet spot Ioniq $44,700 V6 3.5 200 331 A8 1735 – 10.5 91 – F Mid-life update cuts the gap to Nissan’s Leaf with more power, torque $48,200 L4TD 2.2 148 440 S8 1820 – 6.1 D – A and range for Electric variants, but cheapest EV status at risk THE PICK: Electric Elite, to keep bragging rights on Oz EV pricing, just $48,300 V6 3.5 200 331 A8 1735 – 10.5 91 – F $35,140 L4H 1.6 104 265 D6 1375 10.8 3.9 91 52 F $51,800 L4TD 2.2 148 440 S8 1820 – 6.1 D – A $40,390 L4H 1.6 104 265 D6 1375 11.1 3.9 91 54 F $54,300 V6 3.5 200 331 A8 1858 – 10.5 91 – F $42,410 L4PH 1.6 104 265 D6 1495 10.6 1.1 91 54 F $57,800 L4TD 2.2 148 440 S8 1943 – 6.1 D – A $46,950 L4PH 1.6 104 265 D6 1495 10.6 1.1 91 54 F $61,700 V6 3.5 200 331 A8 1858 – 10.5 91 – F $48,970 E 38 100 295 R1 1527 9.9 14.5 – 54 13/19 F $65,200 L4TD 2.2 148 440 S8 1943 – 6.1 D – A $53,010 E 38 100 295 R1 1527 9.9 14.5 – 55 10/19 F Palisade New SONATA Burly, handsome Hyundai SUV even larger than Santa Fe, with excellent refinement and the ability to seat up to eight people Mid-size sedan N-ters the ring THE PICK: Highlander diesel with 2nd-row Captain’s chairs is proper luxe $60,000 V6 3.8 217 355 A8 1897 – 10.7 91 – F $64,000 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A8 1983 – 7.3 D – A Now a one-size-fits-all proposition whose only option is metallic paint, the eighth-gen $71,000 V6 3.8 217 355 A8 1960 – 10.7 91 – F Sonata lands in sporty N-Line form. With all-new ‘Smartstream’ 2.5-litre direct-injected, turbo-petrol four tied to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, Hyundai’s feisty new $75,000 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A8 2069 – 7.3 D – A flagship introduces some much-needed flair to the humdrum Sonata nameplate. Isuzu 6 years/150,000km N-Line $50,990 L4T 2.5 213 422 D8 1623 – 8.1 91 – F Turbo Veloster MU-X Turbo Turbo Premium Built in right-hook guise especially for Australia, it’s the sportier, Indestructible timing chain is its prime user benefit. Tough as old Turbo Premium funkier brother to the i30. However, it’s been axed. Get it while it lasts Blundstones but new MU-X is just around the corner THE PICK: Turbo or bust, and a welcome modern-day Honda Integra THE PICK: Lots of 4x4 for the dough, but Ford Everest is a lot better $29,780 L4 2.0 110 180 M6 1295 9.4 7.0 91 – F LS-M 2WD $42,900 L4TD 3.0 130 430 A6 1992 – 8.0 D 52 R LS-U 2WD $32,110 L4 2.0 110 180 D7 1315 9.6 7.1 91 – F LS-M 4WD $45,300 L4TD 3.0 130 430 A6 2042 – 8.1 D 52 R LS-T 2WD $35,840 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1320 7.7 7.3 91 – F LS-U 4WD $50,200 L4TD 3.0 130 430 A6 2092 – 8.1 D 54 A LS-T 4WD $38,870 L4T 1.6 150 265 D7 1350 7.1 6.9 91 – 12/19 F $49,100 L4TD 3.0 130 430 A6 2062 – 8.1 D 53 R $39,380 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1320 7.7 7.3 91 – F $52,600 L4TD 3.0 130 430 A6 2142 – 8.1 D 53 A $42,410 L4T 1.6 150 265 D7 1350 7.1 6.9 91 – 07/20 F $56,400 L4TD 3.0 130 430 A6 2157 – 8.1 D 54 A @wheelsaustralia 129

Data bank Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive D-Max Grand Cherokee New D-Max has moved upmarket with richer spec, more grunt and Big and brassy, feels its weight around town; rear-seat packaging iffy; heaps of safety gear. Prices have crept up as a result getting on but still handsome and always great off the beaten track THE PICK: Now a genuine rival for Ranger/Hilux in any spec THE PICK: Limited, unless you’re unhinged enough to handle Trackhawk SX $47,900 L4TD 3.0 140 450 M6 2025 - 7.7 D 47 A Night Eagle $59,950 V6 3.6 213 347 A8 2084 8.5 10.0 91 54 A SX Night Eagle LS-M $49,900 L4TD 3.0 140 450 A6 2035 - 8.0 D 47 A Limited $65,950 V6TD 3.0 184 570 A8 2267 8.0 7.5 D 56 A LS-M S-Limited LS-U $51,000 L4TD 3.0 140 450 M6 2020 - 7.7 D 49 A S-Limited $63,950 V6 3.6 184 347 A8 2169 8.5 10.0 91 56 A LS-U Trailhawk X-Terrain $53,000 L4TD 3.0 140 450 A6 2030 - 8.0 D 49 A Overland $72,950 V6TD 3.0 184 570 A8 2281 8.0 7.5 D 56 A Summit $53,900 L4TD 3.0 140 450 M6 2035 - 7.7 D 49 A SRT $72,950 V8 5.7 259 520 A8 - - 13.0 91 56 A Trackhawk $54,900 L4TD 3.0 140 450 A6 2045 - 8.0 D 50 A $75,950 V6TD 3.0 184 570 A8 2340 8.0 7.5 D 56 A Sport S 2dr $62,900 L4TD 3.0 140 450 A6 2130 - 8.0 D 49 A Overland 2dr $79,450 V6TD 3.0 184 570 A8 2327 8.0 7.5 D 56 A Unlimited Night Eagle Unlimited Overland $85,950 V6TD 3.0 184 570 A8 2281 8.0 7.0 D 58 A Unlimited Rubicon Jaguar 5 years/unlimited $92,450 V8 6.4 344 624 A8 2289 5.0 14.0 98 58 A Sport S Overland $139,950 V8S 6.2 522 868 A8 2399 3.7 16.8 98 58 07/19 A Rubicon XE Wrangler Down from 14 to two, the best of the XE powertrains remains – a slick, JL redesign brings room, refinement, tech and on-road control, but iffy punchy 2.0t, blending beautifully with poised, supple, involving chassis ergonomics and high prices grate – now with increased safety kit THE PICK: Either. Facelift brings XE right back into sharp contention THE PICK: Rubicon might be the most able off-roader despite diesel axing P300 R-Dynamic SE $65,670 L4T 2.0 221 400 A8 1633 5.9 6.9 95 51 10/19 R $51,950 V6 3.6 209 347 A8 1762 7.5 9.6 91 – A P300 R-Dynamic HSE $71,940 L4T 2.0 221 400 A8 1665 5.9 6.9 95 52 R $61,450 V6 3.6 209 347 A8 1762 7.6 9.6 91 – A XF $60,950 V6 3.6 209 347 A8 1900 7.9 9.7 91 – A Second-gen XF finally scores the lighting detail and interior flair to $65,950 V6 3.6 209 347 A8 1900 7.9 9.7 91 – A match its supple ride and driver appeal, only to see the range shrivel THE PICK: The best engine into one primo spec, now with AWD $67,450 V6 3.6 209 347 A8 1992 7.9 10.3 91 – A R-Dnmc HSE P300 AWD $100,200 L4T 2.0 221 400 A8 1744 6.1 7.1 95 – A Gladiator E-Pace The dual-cab for those who go off-road. Hugely capable, and looks tough. Rubicon has electronically locking differentials, but no diesels Looking far more chic now that it’s been facelifted, the latest E-Pace THE PICK: Rubicon affords extra off-road gear for little extra cash brings big improvements in cabin tech and luxury THE PICK: The 300 Sport with mild-hybrid system and adaptive AWD $65,450 V6 3.6 209 347 A8 2104 – 11.2 91 – A R-Dynamic S P250 $63,900 L4T 2.0 184 365 A9 1782 7.5 7.7 98 – A $75,490 V6 3.6 209 347 A8 2104 – 11.2 91 – A R-Dynamic SE P250 $67,200 L4T 2.0 184 365 A9 1782 7.5 7.7 98 – A $76,490 V6 3.6 209 347 A8 2215 – 12.4 91 – 03/20 A R-Dynamic HSE P250 $71,300 L4T 2.0 184 365 A9 1782 7.5 7.7 98 – A Kia 300 Sport $79,600 L4T 2.0 221 400 A9 1877 6.9 8.0 98 – A 7 years/unlimited F-Pace Trademark steering crispness, handling and space finally joined by a Picanto cutting-edge interior and sparkling mild-hybrid straight sixes THE PICK: P400 with its electric supercharger, or mad-hatter SVR Scores for packaging, agility, fun (especially the GT) and industry-best warranty. Recently updated with styling tweaks and more equipment R-Dynamic S P250 $74,990 L4T 2.0 184 365 A8 1897 7.3 7.4 95 – A THE PICK: Manual cars are more fun, though the auto isn’t bad R-Dynamic SE P250 $79,600 L4T 2.0 184 365 A8 1897 7.3 7.4 95 – A S $15,190 L4 1.2 62 122 M5 976 12.0 5.0 91 46 F S R-Dynamic SE D300 $94,940 L6TDH 3.0 221 650 A8 2083 6.4 - D – A GT-Line $16,790 L4 1.2 62 122 A4 995 11.7 6.9 91 47 F GT-Line R-Dynamic SE P400 $97,400 L6TH 3.0 294 550 A8 2028 5.4 - 95 – A GT $16,640 L4 1.2 62 122 M5 995 12.0 5.8 91 47 F R-Dynamic HSE P400 $109,150 L6 3.0 294 550 A8 2028 5.4 - 95 – A S $18,240 L4 1.2 62 122 A4 995 12.0 5.8 91 47 F S SVR $141,040 V8S 5.0 405 700 A8 2058 4.0 12.2 98 – A Sport $19,490 L3T 1.0 74 172 M5 1007 12.1 7.3 91 48 F Sport F-Type GT-Line Rio Now more aggressive to behold, with a larger front grille and new light S Updated Rio ditches the fun-sapping four-speed auto for much- signatures. Not as sharp as Cayman/Boxster but has more personality S improved six-speed unit. Roomy cabin and warranty are key strengths THE PICK: P575 R is monster, though supercharged sixes are great S hatch THE PICK: GT-Line, even with turbo lag, hard ride and high-ish price S hatch P300 R-Dynamic $126,400 L4T 2.0 221 400 A8 1520 5.7 7.2 95 49 R Sport $18,590 L4 1.4 74 133 M6 1112 12.0 5.6 91 – F Sport P300 R-Dynamic convrt $145,100 L4T 2.0 221 400 A8 1540 5.7 7.2 95 49 R Sport hatch $20,890 L4 1.4 74 133 A6 1137 12.0 6.2 91 – F Sport hatch P380 R-Dynamic $173,100 V6S 3.0 280 460 A8 1572 4.9 8.6 95 49 R GT $20,090 L4 1.4 74 133 M6 1112 12.0 5.6 91 – F GT hatch P380 R-Dynamic convrt $191,800 V6S 3.0 280 460 A8 1592 4.9 8.6 95 49 R $22,390 L4 1.4 74 133 A6 1132 12.0 6.0 91 – F 200S P380 First Edition $205,300 V6S 3.0 280 460 A8 1572 4.9 8.6 95 49 R GT-Line $24,490 L3T 1.0 74 172 D7 1176 11.5 5.4 91 – F 330S P575 R $263,300 V8S 5.0 423 700 A8 1743 3.7 11.3 98 49 A GT Cerato I-Pace S Compelling value thanks to a leading warranty, space, practicality and S CRDi spec, but lacks sophistication and polish of better rivals like Mazda 3 A breathtaking first electric car from Jaguar. Intriguing to behold and THE PICK: GT a little ragged dynamically but fast, fun and keenly priced fun to pedal hard, it shows Tesla a thing or two about build quality THE PICK: All three grades recently updated. Trim the only difference $21,490 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1339 8.0 7.1 91 47 F S $128,860 E 90 294 696 1R 2058 4.8 22.3 - 61 A $24,290 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1362 8.0 7.1 91 47 F SE $138,460 E 90 294 696 1R 2058 4.8 22.3 - 61 A $21,490 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1301 8.0 7.1 91 47 F HSE $152,060 E 90 294 696 1R 3058 4.8 22.3 - 61 A $24,290 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1332 8.0 7.1 91 47 F $23,490 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1339 8.0 7.1 91 48 F Jeep $26,290 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1362 8.0 7.1 91 48 F 5 years/100,000km $23,90 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1301 8.0 7.1 91 48 F $26,290 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1332 8.0 7.1 91 48 F Compass $33,490 L4T 1.6 150 265 D7 1395 6.9 6.8 91 48 F Bigger but duller than (now defunct) Renegade. Recently updated with $33,490 L4T 1.6 150 265 D7 1370 6.9 6.8 91 48 05/19 F welcome gear/safety additions but prices have jumped THE PICK: Meh, although Trailhawk 4x4 can go places a CX-5 can’t Stinger Night Eagle $36,950 L4 2.4 129 229 A6 1446 9.3 7.9 91 – F Sparkly new lights, up-to-date tech and fruity GT exhaust make the Limited stylish, sporty rear-drive Stinger even more seductive S-Limited $42,950 L4 2.4 129 229 A9 1503 10.1 9.7 91 – A THE PICK: They’re all fun to drive but Stinger GT has the most bite Trailhawk $45,950 L4 2.4 129 229 A9 1503 10.1 9.7 91 – A $49,550 L4T 2.0 182 353 A8 1720 7.1 8.8 95 – 06/18 R Sport Limited $49,450 L4TD 2.0 125 350 A9 1621 9.7 5.7 D – A $57,230 L4T 2.0 182 353 A8 1720 6.9 8.8 95 – 03/19 R Trailhawk S-Limited Cherokee $53,330 V6TT 3.3 274 510 A8 1793 4.9 10.2 95 – R Facelift brought blander nose but upgraded dash, and Cherokee is still $63,260 V6TT 3.3 274 510 A8 1793 5.1 10.2 95 – 03/18 R one of the better Jeeps to drive on-road, but quality isn’t brilliant THE PICK: V6s, and again Trailhawk annihilates all rivals off-road Carnival $37,950 L4 2.4 130 229 A9 1738 10.0 8.3 91 53 08/14 F Proving that people movers are still relevant, striking new Carnival knocks it out of the park with its space and design class $49,950 V6 3.2 200 315 A9 1834 8.0 10.0 91 – A THE PICK: Si for value, yet it’s hard to ignore the Platinum’s plushness $49,950 V6 3.2 200 315 A9 1862 8.0 10.0 91 55 08/14 A $46,880 V6 3.5 216 355 A8 – – 9.6 91 – F $52,650 V6 3.2 200 315 A9 1864 8.0 10.0 91 56 A $48,880 L4TD 2.2 148 440 A8 – – 6.5 D – F 130 whichcar.com.au/wheels

ISUZU – LAND ROVER YOUR COMPLETE NEW CAR BUYER’S GUIDE WHAT IT ALL MEANS PRICE Recommended retail figure at time of publication (asterisk indicates driveaway price) ENGINE TYPE L, in-line; V, vee; F, flat. Number of cylinders. T, turbo; S, supercharged; D, diesel; H, hybrid; E, electric SIZE Litres or kWh POWER kW TORQUE Nm TRANSMISSION M, manual; A, auto; D, dual-clutch; C, CVT WEIGHT Kerb, kg 0-100 km/h, acceleration in seconds (Wheels as-tested figures in italics) FUEL CONS Consumption in litres, or kWh, per 100km RON Octane of fuel required, as numbered, or D for diesel RESALE percent, 3-year resale in Glass’s ISSUE TESTED month/year DRIVE A, all-wheel; F, front; R, rear. Any figure in bold is our own estimate. Price Engine F type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Si $52,380 V6 3.5 216 355 A8 – – 9.6 91 - Si CRDi SLi $54,380 L4TD 2.2 148 440 A8 – – 6.5 D - F SLi CRDi Platinum $56,880 V6 3.5 216 355 A8 – – 9.6 91 - F Platinum CRDi $58,880 L4TD 2.2 148 440 A8 – – 6.5 D - F Lamborghini S S $64,680 V6 3.5 216 355 A8 – – 9.6 91 - F 2 years/unlimited S SX $66,680 L4TD 2.2 148 440 A8 – – 6.5 D - F SX SX Sportage SX+ SX+ Rates for family focused cabin, easy controls, equipment, handling, Huracan GT-Line warranty and design, but 2.0L petrol struggles and ride isn’t settled GT-Line THE PICK: Why no turbo-petrol, Kia? Go diesel every time Sure, rear vision is rubbish and it ain’t cheap, but the engine is aural sex, it’s fantastic to drive, and the Performante is next-level wild S $28,690 L4 2.0 114 192 M6 1506 9.9 7.9 91 - F THE PICK: We’re fans of the base rear-driver, but partial to Performante S Sport $30,690 L4 2.0 114 192 A6 1559 10.4 7.9 91 52 F Sport GT-Line $36,090 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A8 1590 9.5 6.4 D 54 A LP 580-2 $378,900 V10 5.2 426 540 D7 1389 3.4 11.9 98 – 12/16 R LP 580-2 Spyder S $30,790 L4 2.0 114 192 M6 1506 10.2 7.9 91 - F LP 610-4 $429,000 V10 5.2 426 540 D7 1509 3.6 12.1 98 – R Sport LP 610-4 Spyder Sport+ $32,790 L4 2.0 114 192 A6 1559 10.4 7.9 91 52 F Evo $428,000 V10 5.2 449 560 D7 1422 3.2 12.5 98 – 08/14 A Sport+ Performante GT-Line $38,190 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A8 1590 9.5 6.4 D 54 A Performante Spyder $470,800 V10 5.2 449 560 D7 1524 3.4 12.3 98 – A S $37,990 L4 2.0 114 192 A6 1532 10.4 11.2 91 54 06/17 F S $459,441 V10 5.2 470 600 D7 1422 2.9 13.7 98 – 12/19 A S S Roadster Sport $43,390 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A8 1590 9.5 6.4 D 55 A SVJ $483,866 V10 5.2 470 600 D7 1382 2.9 13.7 98 – 07/17 A Sport Sport+ $45,290 L4 2.4 135 237 A6 1559 10.4 8.5 91 53 A $532,635 V10 5.2 470 600 D7 1507 3.1 14.0 98 – A Sport+ GT-Line $48,190 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A8 1590 9.5 6.4 D 53 A Aventador GT-Line Stonic Probably the last deafening roar of the atmo supercar. Updates to suspension and fabulous V12 have lifted its game. Could be collectible If you’ve been craving a slightly pumped Rio hatch with a wafer-thin THE PICK: Hey, it’s only (your) money, so go set a ’Ring PB in the SVJ hint of SUV flavour, then the Stonic seems to make sense THE PICK: The turbo GT-Line because it’s the only Stonic with grunt $788,914 V12 6.5 544 690 S7 1575 2.9 16.0 98 – 05/17 A $21,490 L4 1.4 74 133 M6 – – 6.0 91 – F $825,530 V12 6.5 544 690 S7 1625 3.0 16.9 98 – A $22,990 L4 1.4 74 133 A6 – – 6.7 91 – F $949,640 V12 6.5 566 720 S7 1525 2.8 17.9 98 – A $24,490 L4 1.4 74 133 M6 1192 – 6.0 91 – F Urus $25,990 L4 1.4 74 133 A6 1192 – 6.7 91 – F Doesn’t look like anything else in the Lambo line-up, but retains Raging Bull in a china shop spirit. Shockingly quick for an SUV $29,990 L3T 1.0 74 172 D7 1227 11.7 5.4 91 – F THE PICK: This, or a Cayenne Turbo and a secondhand 997 911 Seltos $391,968 V8TT 4.0 478 850 A8 2200 3.6 12.7 98 – A Kia’s first crossover brings turbo AWD, oodles of boot space and a Land Rover 5 years/unlimited price to keep honest Hyundai cousin Kona, which shares its platform THE PICK: Sport+ turbo for range-best outputs at 5K less than GT-Line $25,990 L4 2.0 110 180 C 1355 8.7 8.0 91 – 01/20 F $28,990 L4 2.0 110 180 C 1355 9.0 6.8 91 – F Discovery Sport $32,490 L4 2.0 110 180 C 1355 9.0 6.8 91 – F Perfect sizing, ace proportions, strong (fresh) engines, eager chassis and the right badge, plus updated styling inside and out. Winner $35,990 L4T 1.6 130 265 D7 1470 8.5 7.6 91 – A THE PICK: P250 or D240, then pick a trim that suits $41,400 L4T 1.6 130 265 D7 1470 8.5 7.6 91 – 03/20 A P200 S $60,500 L4T 2.0 147 320 A9 1947 9.2 8.1 95 61 A D150 S Sorento P250 SE $62,450 L4TD 2.0 110 380 A9 2028 11.8 5.7 D 61 A D180 SE Flash new family bus offers equipment levels and luxo-feel to rival the D240 HSE $67,852 L4T 2.0 184 365 A9 1985 7.8 8.1 95 61 A best from Germany. A seriously persuasive large SUV P200 R-Dynamic S THE PICK: Gutsy V6 petrol is front-drive only, so go diesel D150 R-Dynamic S $67,910 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 2028 10.1 5.9 D 61 A P250 R-Dynamic SE $45,850 V6 3.5 200 332 A8 1941 7.8 9.7 91 – F D180 R-Dynamic SE $79,700 L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 2090 7.9 6.6 D 61 A D240 R-Dynamic HSE $48,850 L4TD 2.2 148 440 D8 1956 9.2 6.1 D – A $63,100 L4T 2.0 147 320 A9 1947 9.2 8.1 95 61 A $48,470 V6 3.5 200 332 A8 1941 7.8 9.7 91 – F $65,050 L4TD 2.0 110 380 A9 2028 11.8 5.7 D 61 A $51,470 L4TD 2.2 148 440 D8 1956 9.2 6.1 D – A $71,232 L4T 2.0 184 365 A9 1985 7.8 8.1 95 62 A $52,850 V6 3.5 200 332 A8 1941 7.8 9.7 91 – F $70,510 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 2028 10.1 5.9 D 61 08/20 A $55,850 L4TD 2.2 148 440 D8 1956 9.2 6.1 D – A $82,900 L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 2090 7.9 6.6 D 61 A $60,070 V6 3.5 200 332 A8 1941 7.8 9.7 91 – F $63,070 L4TD 2.2 148 440 D8 1946 9.2 6.1 D – A HAVE YOUR 2c! Tired of talking to yourself? Join the growing Wheels online community! 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bank Price Price Engine Engine type type Size Size Power Power Torque Torque Trans. Trans. Kerb Kerb weight weight 0-100 0-100 Fuel cons. Fuel cons. RON RON Resale % Resale % Issue Issue tested tested Drive Drive Defender 5.0 Autobiography LWB $284,045 V8S 5.0 386 625 A8 2413 5.5 13.8 95 61 A 5.0 SVAutobio. Dynamic $345,806 V8S 5.0 415 700 A8 2413 5.5 12.8 95 61 A New-gen Defender is just as capable off-road but now miles better on 5.0 SVAutobiog. LWB $403,306 V8S 5.0 415 700 A8 2413 5.5 12.8 95 61 A it. Plenty of design nods to the original, yet also thoroughly modern. Nice THE PICK: Aussie diesel allocation sold out for now. Go petrol. D200 $69,626 L4TTD 2.0 147 430 A8 2248 10.3 8.9 D - A D240 D240 S $75,536 L4TTD 2.0 177 430 A8 2248 9.1 8.9 D - A LDV 5 years/130,000km D240 SE P400 S $83,435 L4TTD 2.0 177 430 A8 2248 9.1 8.9 D - A P400 SE P400 HSE $90,936 L4TTD 2.0 177 430 A8 2248 9.1 8.9 D - A Price D240 First Ed Engine P400 X $95,335 L6T 3.0 294 550 A8 2286 6.1 11.2 95 - A type Size D150 Power D180 Torque D240 Trans. P200 Kerb P250 weight P300 0-100 Fuel cons. S D300 RON SE D300 Resale % HSE D300 Issue R-Dynamic S D300 tested R-Dynamic SE D300 Drive R-Dynamic HSE D300 R-Dynamic S P360 $102,736 L6T 3.0 294 550 A8 2286 6.1 11.2 95 - A D90 R-Dynamic SE P360 R-Dynamic HSE P360 $112,535 L6T 3.0 294 550 A8 2286 6.1 11.2 95 - A For those seeking a Prado-sized wagon but can’t afford the real deal. Petrol donk is decent, as is the handling. Lots of gear and space, too. R-Dynamic S P250 $102,135 L4TTD 2.0 177 430 A8 2248 9.1 8.9 D - A THE PICK: All-paw Executive petrol for off-road ability and value R-Dynamic SE P250 R-Dyn SE D200 MHEV $136,736 L6T 3.0 294 550 A8 2388 6.4 11.2 95 - A Mode $35,990 L4T 2.0 165 350 A6 2085 - 10.2 95 - F R-Dyn SE P400 MHEV Executive R-Dyn SE P400 MHEV Range Rover Evoque Executive $39,990 L4T 2.0 165 350 A6 2085 - 10.2 95 - F Executive D250 SE Behind samey, softer styling is a roomier, richer, comfier, higher-tech $43,990 L4T 2.0 165 350 A6 2285 - 10.9 95 - A D300 SE experience. Pricey though, and COTY exposed diesel’s dynamic flaws Pro D300 HSE THE PICK: P300 HSE feels properly posh and grown-up Pro $47,990 L4TD 2.0 160 480 A8 2370 - 9.1 D - A D300 HSE Dynamic Luxe D300 Autobio. Dyn $64-73K L4TD 2.0 110 380 A9 1891 11.2 5.7 D 61 02/20 A Luxe T60 D350 HSE Mega Tub D350 HSE Dynamic $67-76K L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1891 9.3 5.8 D 61 A Mega Tub We used to snigger at Chinese-made utes. Not anymore. T60 drives P300 SE Trailrider 2 well, is adequate off-road and includes Aussie-honed suspension P400e PHEV SE $83-94K L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 1955 7.7 6.3 D 61 A Trailrider 2 THE PICK: Luxe brings worthwhile equipment additions P400e PHEV HSE P525 HSE Dynamic $62-71K L4T 2.0 147 320 A9 1845 8.5 8.1 95 61 10/19 A $30,516 L4TD 2.8 110 360 M6 1895 - 8.8 D - A P525 Autobio. Dyn P575 SVR $66-75K L4T 2.0 183 365 A9 1893 7.5 8.1 95 61 02/20 A $32,621 L4TD 2.8 110 360 A6 1925 - 9.6 D - A P575 SVR Carbon Ed $82-93K L4T 2.0 221 400 A9 1925 6.6 8.2 95 61 A $35,253 L4TD 2.8 110 360 M6 1945 - 8.8 D - A SDV6 Vogue 3.0 i6 Vogue Discovery $37,358 L4TD 2.8 110 360 A6 2005 - 9.6 D - A Si4 PHEV Vogue SDV8 Vogue Fresh mild-hybrid straight-sixes expand Disco’s all-terrain talents to $36,831 L4TD 2.8 110 360 M6 1970 - 8.8 D - A SDV8 Vogue SE include Prado-crushing performance and refinement SDV8 Autobiography THE PICK: The punchy diesel gets the nod for big trips and towing ease $38,937 L4TD 2.8 110 360 A6 2030 - 9.6 D - A SDV8 Autobio. LWB 4.4 SVAutobiog. LWB $99,900 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2362 6.8 TBC D - A $39,990 L4TD 2.0 120 375 M6 2005 - 8.5 D - A 5.0 Autobiography $106,100 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2362 6.8 TBC D - A $42,095 L4TD 2.0 120 375 A6 2035 - 8.5 D - A $113,700 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2362 6.8 TBC D - A $105,200 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2362 6.8 TBC D - A Lexus 4 years/100,000km $111,400 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2362 6.8 TBC D - A $118,600 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2362 6.8 TBC D - A CT200h $105,200 L6ST 3.0 265 500 A8 2342 6.5 TBC 98 - A Previous-Corolla-based CT200h a total fail, with excessive drone, dud steering, bouncy ride, noisy cabin and tight packaging. Please avoid $111,400 L6ST 3.0 265 500 A8 2342 6.5 TBC 98 - A THE PICK: UX and latest Corolla ZR Hybrid are light-years ahead $118,600 L6ST 3.0 265 500 A8 2342 6.5 TBC 98 - A Luxury $41,750 L4H 1.8 100 142 C 1465 10.3 4.1 95 51 06/11 F F-Sport Velar Sports Luxury $51,500 L4H 1.8 100 142 C 1465 10.3 4.1 95 53 F Land Rover finally saw sense and refined the Velar range. Special, 300 Luxury $58,500 L4H 1.8 100 142 C 1465 10.3 4.1 95 54 F opulent, athletic. The stylish Velar is lofty in more ways than one 300 F-Sport THE PICK: Style and substance throughout the range. Take your pick. 300h Luxury IS 300h F-Sport $87,000 L4T 2.0 184 365 A8 1875 7.5 7.7 95 - A 350 F-Sport If you want a Lexus rear-driver in the 3 Series mould then this comprehensive ‘wide-track’ makeover is probably your last chance $92,000 L4T 2.0 184 365 A8 1875 7.5 7.7 95 - A 300h Luxury THE PICK: The lighter IS300 F-Sport with the sweet turbo four 300h F Sport $96,000 L4TDH 2.0 150 430 A8 1928 8.2 5.3 D - A 300h Sports Luxury $61,500 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1620 7.3 7.4 95 50 R $117,000 L6ST 3.0 294 550 A8 2010 5.5 8.9 95 - A 500 F-Sport $70,000 L4T 2.0 188 350 A8 1650 7.3 7.4 95 50 R 500h F-Sport $127,000 L6ST 3.0 294 550 A8 2010 5.5 8.9 95 - A 500 Sports Luxury $64,500 L4H 2.5 164 221 C 1720 8.5 5.1 95 50 R 500h Sports Luxury Range Rover Sport $73,000 L4H 2.5 164 221 C 1720 8.5 5.1 95 51 R 300 Luxury V6 diesels out, inline Ingenium sixes in for this classy and astonishingly 350 Luxury $75,000 V6 3.5 232 380 A8 1635 5.9 9.7 95 51 R competent luxury SUV. Ensure you spec Terrain Response 300 F-Sport THE PICK: Petrol V8 tempting, if you own an oil well. Otherwise P400e 350 F-Sport ES F $113,485 L6TD 3.0 183 600 A8 2134 8.5 8.0 D 53 A F Track Edition Old one was for retired Americans or those who’d given up on life. All- new Mk7, with its accomplished platform, revolutionises the concept $122,985 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2178 7.3 8.0 D 53 A 500 THE PICK: Heaven’s waiting room renovated for the 2020s $139,685 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2178 7.3 8.0 D 53 A $62,525 L4H 2.5 151 213 C 1685 8.5 5.5 95 51 F $146,585 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2178 7.3 8.0 D 53 A $71,500 L4H 2.5 151 213 C 1705 8.5 5.5 95 51 F $179,755 L6TTD 3.0 221 650 A8 2178 7.3 8.0 D 53 A $77,000 L4H 2.5 151 213 C 1705 8.5 5.5 95 51 F $152,813 L6TTD 3.0 258 700 A8 2203 6.9 8.4 D 53 A $160,113 L6TTD 3.0 258 700 A8 2203 6.9 8.4 D 53 A LS $106,113 L4T 2.0 221 400 A8 2076 7.3 9.2 95 53 A Subtly honed Lexus flagship now befitting its status as a sporty-yet- plush limousine defined by its stunning build quality $134,166 L4TH 2.0 297 640 A8 2464 6.3 2.8 95 53 A THE PICK: The regular LS500 for its torque-converter automatic ’box $149,696 L4TH 2.0 297 640 A8 2464 6.3 2.8 95 53 A $195,953 V6TT 3.4 310 600 A10 2240 5.0 9.5 95 – R $175,613 V8S 5.0 386 625 A8 2323 5.3 12.8 95 53 A $195,953 V6H 3.5 264 n/a C 2235 5.4 6.6 95 – R $205,283 V8S 5.0 386 625 A8 2323 5.3 12.8 95 53 A $201,078 V6TT 3.4 310 600 A10 2280 5.0 9.5 95 – R $244,249 V8S 5.0 423 700 A8 2323 4.5 12.8 95 53 A $201,078 V6H 3.5 264 n/a C 2295 5.4 6.6 95 – R $273,906 V8S 5.0 423 700 A8 2323 4.5 12.8 95 53 A RC Range Rover Lots to savour, like arresting design, craftsmanship and brutal V8, though rear seat is snug and four-pot turbo is somewhat vanilla Berserk pricing reflects headroom in this market, but there’s not a duff THE PICK: Go the V8-powered F and enjoy the real duality of character pick here. If you have the means, congrats. All-new Mk5 out in 2021 THE PICK: Huge weight deserves the low-rpm shove of the V8 diesel $67,990 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1675 7.5 7.3 95 56 R $195,738 V6TTD 3.0 202 625 A8 2160 7.9 6.9 D 61 A $70,736 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 1680 6.1 9.4 95 56 R $201,031 L6T 3.0 294 550 A8 2330 7.4 11.5 95 61 A $75,736 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1700 7.5 7.3 95 56 R $211,313 L4TH 2.0 297 640 A8 - 6.4 2.8 95 61 A $78,736 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 - 6.1 9.4 95 56 02/16 R $211,830 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2360 6.9 8.7 D 61 A $136,636 V8 5.0 351 530 A8 1780 4.5 10.9 98 53 07/19 R $230,431 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2360 6.9 8.7 D 61 05/13 A $165,117 V8 5.0 351 530 A8 1715 4.2 11.2 98 53 R $260,946 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2360 6.9 8.7 D 61 A LC $270,946 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 - 7.2 8.7 D 61 A V8 has the presence, power and poise - best suited to convertible - whereas the hybrid is spoilt by droning CVT and uninspiring soundtrack $376,806 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 - - - D 61 A THE PICK: The V8, no question, in either bodystyle $273,846 V8S 5.0 386 625 A8 2330 5.4 13.8 95 61 A $194,757 V8 5.0 351 540 A10 1930 4.5 11.6 98 67 R 132 whichcar.com.au/wheels

LAND ROVER – MAZDA YOUR COMPLETE NEW CAR BUYER’S GUIDE WHAT IT ALL MEANS PRICE Recommended retail figure at time of publication (asterisk indicates driveaway price) ENGINE TYPE L, in-line; V, vee; F, flat. Number of cylinders. T, turbo; S, supercharged; D, diesel; H, hybrid; E, electric SIZE Litres or kWh POWER kW TORQUE Nm TRANSMISSION M, manual; A, auto; D, dual-clutch; C, CVT WEIGHT Kerb, kg 0-100 km/h, acceleration in seconds (Wheels as-tested figures in italics) FUEL CONS Consumption in litres, or kWh, per 100km RON Octane of fuel required, as numbered, or D for diesel RESALE percent, 3-year resale in Glass’s ISSUE TESTED month/year DRIVE A, all-wheel; F, front; R, rear. Any figure in bold is our own estimate. Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive 500h $195,165 V6H 3.5 264 350 C 1980 5.0 6.7 95 67 R 500 Convertible $214,000 V8 5.0 351 540 A10 2035 - 12.7 95 - R 200 Luxury 200 Sports Luxury UX 200 F-Sport 250h Luxury First model to switch to advanced TNGA platform, so is Lexus’s most Maserati 3 years/unlimited 250h Sports Luxury resolved SUV, but it’s essentially a Corolla in (effective) heels and drag 250h F-Sport THE PICK: Base Luxury is sweetest riding, the rest are far too harsh 250h Sports Lux. AWD 250h F-Sport AWD $46,500 L4 2.0 126 205 C 1490 9.2 5.8 95 56 F 300 Luxury $55,500 L4 2.0 126 205 C 1515 9.2 5.8 95 56 F 300h Luxury 300 Luxury $56,000 L4 2.0 126 205 C 1540 9.2 5.8 95 56 F 300h Luxury 300 F-Sport $50,000 L4H 2.0 131 205 C 1575 8.5 4.5 95 57 F 300h F-Sport 300 F-Sport $59,000 L4H 2.0 131 205 C 1600 8.5 4.5 95 57 F New GHIBLI 300h F-Sport 300 Sports Luxury $59,500 L4H 2.0 131 205 C 1625 8.5 4.5 95 57 F Italian sports sedan gets a facelift 300h Sports Luxury $63,500 L4H 2.0 131 205 C 1635 8.7 4.7 95 57 A 300 Luxury 300 F-Sport $64,000 L4H 2.0 131 205 C 1680 8.7 4.7 95 57 A Maserati’s MY21 model refresh begins with the updated Ghibli. Sharing its new front 300 Sports Luxury grille styling and tail-light design cues with the MY21 Quattroporte and Levante, the 350 Luxury NX Ghibli gains new-gen multimedia with a larger 10.1-inch screen and much-improved 350 F-Sport appearance. There’s a four-cylinder Hybrid and 427kW Trofeo flagship on the way. 350 Sports Luxury While eye-catching and punchy with a quality interior, underneath it’s 450h Luxury an old RAV4, with a hard ride, too much noise and little finesse 450h F-Sport THE PICK: 300’s punchy turbo is good... but a new RAV4 Hybrid is better 450h Sports Luxury 350L Luxury $55,700 L4T 2.0 175 350 A6 1700 7.3 7.7 95 53 F $144,990 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 1810 5.5 10.5 98 – R 350L Sports Luxury $168,990 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 1810 5.5 10.5 98 – R 450hL Luxury $68,200 L4H 2.5 147 210 C 1740 9.1 5.6 95 56 F GranLusso $168,990 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 1810 5.5 10.5 98 – R 450hL Sports Luxury GranSport $175,000 V6TT 3.0 316 580 A8 1810 4.9 10.6 98 – R $60,200 L4T 2.0 175 350 A6 1755 7.1 7.9 95 56 A S GranLusso $175,000 V6TT 3.0 316 580 A8 1810 4.9 10.6 98 – R 450d S GranSport 570 $62,700 L4H 2.5 147 210 C 1800 9.1 5.7 95 56 A 570S $61,700 L4T 2.0 175 350 A6 1755 7.1 7.9 95 57 F Sport 220 Cup 250 $64,200 L4H 2.5 147 210 C 1800 8.9 5.7 95 59 08/15 F Sport 350 $66,152 L4T 2.0 175 350 A6 1860 7.1 7.9 95 53 A New QUATTROPORTE Sport 350 Roadster Cup 410 $68,700 L4H 2.5 147 210 C 1895 9.1 5.7 95 56 A The lairy limo from Modena Cup 410 Roadster $73,608 L4T 2.0 175 350 A6 1860 7.1 7.9 95 56 A GT410 Sport $76,814 L4H 2.5 147 210 C 1895 9.1 5.7 95 59 A In line with updated Ghibli, the MY21 Quattroporte scores a multimedia boost with a 10.1-inch frameless screen with high-res graphics, as well as “non-invasive” styling RX tweaks intended to create a cohesive family look. New ‘Active Driving Assist’ adds lane-centring to the lane-keep assist, while 427kW Trofeo will see the return of a V8. Love or hate the design, it grabs attention, as does the lack of steering feel and busy ride. But it is spacious and leaves little on the options list THE PICK: Turbo four is a peach, so consider a 300 F-Sport. Or XC60... $73,136 L4T 2.0 175 350 A6 1890 9.2 8.1 95 61 F $210,990 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 1860 5.5 10.6 98 – R $227,990 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 1860 5.5 10.6 98 – R $88,136 L4T 2.0 175 350 A6 1890 9.2 8.1 95 61 F GranLusso $227,990 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 1860 5.5 10.6 98 – R GranSport $269,990 V6TT 3.0 316 580 A8 1900 5.0 10.6 98 – R $94,836 L4T 2.0 175 350 A6 1890 9.2 8.1 95 61 F S GranLusso $269,990 V6TT 3.0 316 580 A8 1900 5.0 10.6 98 – R S GranSport $83,136 V6 3.5 221 370 A8 1980 8.0 9.6 95 61 A $95,636 V6 3.5 221 370 A8 1980 8.0 9.6 95 61 A $101,836 V6 3.5 221 370 A8 1980 8.0 9.6 95 61 A $92,388 V6H 3.5 230 335 C 2150 7.7 5.7 95 61 A New LEVANTE $104,888 V6H 3.5 230 335 C 2150 7.7 5.7 95 61 A t Status symbol SUV spritzed $111,088 V6H 3.5 230 335 C 2150 7.7 5.7 95 61 A $86,836 V6 3.5 221 370 A8 2105 8.0 10.6 95 61 A MY21 treatment updates Levante range with fresh family grilles and new tail-lights featuring boomerang LED shapes to evoke the 1998-2002 3200GT coupe. Misses $103,836 V6 3.5 221 370 A8 2105 8.0 10.6 95 61 A out on the larger multimedia screen of its sedan siblings but gains improved resolution and graphics, along with classier instruments (shared with the sedans). $95,888 V6H 3.5 230 335 C 2275 8.0 6.0 95 61 A $113,088 V6H 3.5 230 335 C 2275 8.0 6.0 95 61 12/19 A LX 350 $127,000 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 2109 6.0 11.4 98 – A GranLusso $146,990 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 2109 6.0 11.4 98 – A Massive and truck-like to drive, LX can’t hide its LandCruiser bones, GranSport $146,990 V6TT 3.0 257 500 A8 2109 6.0 11.4 98 – A making it an off-road dynamo. But Land Rover has this turf covered S GranLusso $182,490 V6TT 3.0 316 580 A8 2109 5.2 11.6 98 – A THE PICK: Go the diesel to avoid making oil companies even richer S GranSport $182,490 V6TT 3.0 316 580 A8 2109 5.2 11.6 98 – A GTS $268,990 V8TT 3.8 390 730 A8 2170 4.2 13.1 98 – A $137,636 V8TD 4.5 200 650 A6 - - 9.5 D - A Trofeo $336,990 V8TT 3.8 427 730 A8 2170 4.1 13.2 98 – A $146,636 V8 5.7 270 530 A8 2510 7.7 14.4 95 61 A $168,767 V8 5.7 270 530 A8 2510 7.7 14.4 96 60 A Lotus 2 years/unlimited Elise New MC20 Maserati returns to supercar form You don’t get very much for your money, but that’s the point. This or a The MC20’s breathtaking styling could explain why it is already sold out for 2021. McLaren 600LT for best steering in the business? Probably this Featuring frameless ‘scissor’ doors, a carbonfibre monococque and a Maserati THE PICK: Unless you’re prepping for Targa Tassie, you don’t need the Cup 3.0-litre twin-turbo ‘Nettuno’ 90-degree V6 tied to an eight-speed dual-clutch, the MC20 is the marque’s first supercar in 15 years. An EV version is also on the cards. $87,990 L4S 1.8 162 250 M6 904 4.6 7.7 95 55 R $107,990 L4S 1.8 181 250 M6 917 4.3 7.8 95 55 R Exige $438,000 V6TT 3.0 470 730 D8 1500 2.9 11.6 98 – R Even the Sport 350 feels as if the scenery speed’s been jacked to 11. Mazda Utterly analogue, richly rewarding, wickedly uncompromising. Brilliant THE PICK: No-cost Roadster options make weird and wonderful sense $139,500 V6S 3.5 258 400 M6 1125 3.9 11.1 95 55 R 5 years/unlimited $139,500 V6S 3.5 258 400 M6 1115 4.0 11.1 95 55 R $169,990 V6S 3.5 306 420 M6 1017 3.9 11.1 98 55 08/19 R 2 $169,990 V6S 3.5 306 420 M6 1108 3.4 10.2 95 55 R Facelift brings the axe to the previous entry model, meaning an end to cheap ’n’ cheerful. Full safety suite plus engine tweaks help compensate Evora THE PICK: Suddenly a manual Pure hatch starts to look like smart money Felt dated a decade ago and throwing more grunt at it won’t solve that. G15 Pure hatch $20,990 L4 1.5 82 144 M6 1035 10.8 4.9 91 52 F Fast and furious, new GT 410 Sport promises a civilised experience G15 Pure hatch THE PICK: Even the chassis’ brilliance isn’t enough to convince us G15 Pure sedan $22,990 L4 1.5 82 144 A6 1047 10.8 5.4 91 54 F G15 Pure sedan $20,990 L4 1.5 82 144 M6 1045 10.8 4.9 91 54 F $189,990 V6S 3.5 306 420 M6 1320 4.2 9.7 95 55 R G15 Evolve hatch G15 GT hatch $22,990 L4 1.5 82 144 A6 1060 10.8 5.4 91 54 F $24,490 L4 1.5 82 144 A6 1047 10.9 5.5 91 54 04/20 F $25,990 L4 1.5 82 144 A6 1047 10.8 5.4 91 54 F @wheelsaustralia 133

Data bank Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive Price Engine type Size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 Fuel cons. RON Resale % Issue tested Drive G15 GT sedan $25,990 L4 1.5 82 144 A6 1060 10.8 5.5 91 54 F CX-3 100th Anniversary htch $27,490 L4 1.5 82 144 A6 1047 10.8 5.4 91 – F Yet another once-over for ’21, focusing on seat comfort and upgraded multimedia, giving the evergreen CX-3 even more life 3 THE PICK: With flashy tan/white interior, Maxx Sport LE, or anything AWD New 3 rushes to the top of its class. Elegant interior a highlight and now Neo Sport $22,890 L4 2.0 110 195 M6 1266 9.0 6.6 91 - F one of, if not the quietest in the segment. Skyactiv-X has finally arrived! Neo Sport THE PICK: G25’s extra torque is worth it, otherwise Pure manual Maxx Sport $24,890 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1297 9.0 6.3 91 - F Maxx Sport G20 Pure sedan $25,590 L4 2.0 114 200 M6 1316 9.0 6.3 91 51 F Maxx Sport LE $24,890 L4 2.0 110 195 M6 1266 9.0 6.6 91 - F Maxx Sport AWD G20 Pure sedan $26,590 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1339 9.0 6.1 91 52 F sTouring $26,890 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1297 9.2 6.3 91 - 01/20 F sTouring G20 Pure hatch $25,590 L4 2.0 114 200 M6 1317 9.0 6.4 91 52 F sTouring AWD $27,640 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1297 9.0 6.3 91 - F Akari G20 Pure hatch $26,590 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1338 9.0 6.2 91 52 02/20 F Akari $28,890 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1360 9.0 6.7 91 - A Akari AWD G20 Evolve sedan $27,290 L4 2.0 114 200 M6 1316 9.0 6.3 91 52 F Akari LE $29,090 L4 2.0 110 195 M6 1266 9.0 6.6 91 - F Akari LE AWD G20 Evolve sedan $28,290 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1339 9.0 6.1 91 52 F 100th Anniversary $31,090 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1297 9.0 6.3 91 - 02/18 F G20 Evolve hatch $27,290 L4 2.0 114 200 M6 1317 9.0 6.4 91 52 F G20 Pure FWD $33,090 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1360 9.0 6.7 91 - A G20 Evolve FWD G20 Evolve hatch $28,290 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1338 9.0 6.2 91 52 06/19 F G20 Touring FWD $34,190 L4 2.0 110 195 M6 1278 9.0 6.6 91 - F G20 Astina FWD G20 Touring sedan $29,590 L4 2.0 114 200 M6 1316 9.0 6.3 91 52 F G25 Touring FWD $36,190 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1309 9.0 6.3 91 - F G25 Touring AWD G20 Touring sedan $30,590 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1339 9.0 6.1 91 52 F G25 Astina FWD $38,190 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1371 9.0 6.7 91 - A G25 Astina AWD G20 Touring hatch $29,590 L4 2.0 114 200 M6 1317 9.0 6.4 91 52 F $36,690 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1309 9.1 6.3 91 - 05/17 F G20 Touring hatch $30,590 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1338 9.0 6.2 91 52 F $38,690 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1371 9.0 6.7 91 - A G25 Evolve sedan $30,090 L4 2.5 139 252 M6 1350 8.6 6.2 91 52 F $37,690 L4 2.0 110 195 A6 1309 9.0 6.3 91 - F G25 Evolve sedan $31,090 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1376 8.6 6.5 91 52 F CX-30 G25 Evolve hatch $30,090 L4 2.5 139 252 M6 1339 8.6 6.3 91 52 F Built in response to customer demand, the CX-30 slots between the CX-3 and CX-5. And it’s a real winner... a COTY winner, actually G25 Evolve hatch $31,090 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1368 8.6 6.6 91 52 F THE PICK: G20s pleasing, but the G25 Touring FWD is Goldilocks spec G25 GT sedan $34,090 L4 2.5 139 252 M6 1350 8.6 6.2 91 52 F $29,990 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1339 10.2 6.5 91 52 F G25 GT sedan $35,090 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1376 8.6 6.5 91 52 F $31,490 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1339 10.2 6.5 91 52 F G25 GT hatch $34,090 L4 2.5 139 252 M6 1339 8.6 6.3 91 52 F $34,990 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1339 10.2 6.5 91 52 04/20 F G25 GT hatch $35,090 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1368 8.6 6.6 91 52 F $38,990 L4 2.0 114 200 A6 1376 10.2 6.5 91 52 F G25 Astina sedan $37,590 L4 2.5 139 252 M6 1362 8.6 6.2 91 52 F $36,490 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1376 8.7 6.6 91 52 F G25 Astina sedan $38,590 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1388 8.6 6.5 91 52 02/20 F $38,490 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1376 9.1 6.8 91 52 A G25 Astina hatch $37,590 L4 2.5 139 252 M6 1351 8.6 6.2 91 52 F $41,490 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1388 8.7 6.6 91 52 03/20 F G25 Astina hatch $38,590 X20 Astina sedan $40,590 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1380 8.6 8.8 91 52 05/19 F $43,490 L4 2.5 139 252 A6 1388 9.1 6.8 91 52 A X20 Astina sedan $41,590 X20 Astina hatch $40,590 L4T 2.0 132 224 M6 1417 8.2 5.3 95 52 F L4T 2.0 132 224 A6 1440 8.7 5.3 95 52 F New CX-5 L4T 2.0 132 224 M6 1416 8.2 5.3 95 52 F The latest to cop Mazda’s 2021 updates X20 Astina hatch $41,590 L4T 2.0 132 224 A6 1439 8.7 5.3 95 52 09/20 F 6 Next in line for Mazda’s MY21 treatment is the strong-selling CX-5, headlined by a GT SP model with black mirror caps and 19-inch wheels. Inside, GT SP boasts synthetic Evergreen Mazda 6 keeps getting better with age, in particular the suede/Maztex trim with red stitching and shares its new (from CX-30) 10.25-inch deceptively rapid turbo-petrol in new-for-’21 GT SP form multimedia screen with GT and Akera. Base Maxx ditches steelies for 17-inch alloys. THE PICK: Wagon always trumps sedan, and turbo-petrol over diesel Sport $34,590 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1536 8.1 7.0 91 – F Sport wagon $35,890 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1553 8.1 7.0 91 – F Maxx FWD $31,190 L4 2.0 115 200 M6 1510 – 6.9 91 – F Maxx FWD Touring $38,890 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1536 8.1 7.0 91 – F Maxx $33,190 L4 2.0 115 200 A6 1558 – 6.9 91 – F Maxx Sport FWD Touring wagon $40,190 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1553 8.1 7.0 91 – F Maxx Sport $36,190 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1641 – 7.4 91 – A Maxx Sport GT SP $46,690 L4T 2.5 170 420 A6 1607 7.0 7.6 91 – F Touring $36,490 L4 2.0 115 200 A6 1558 – 6.9 91 – F GT SP wagon $47,990 L4T 2.5 170 420 A6 1613 7.0 7.6 91 – F Touring GT $39,490 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1641 – 7.4 91 – A GT Turbo Atenza $50,090 L4T 2.5 170 420 A6 1620 7.0 7.6 91 – F GT $42,490 L4TTD 2.2 140 450 A6 1714 – 5.7 D – A GT SP Atenza wagon $51,390 L4T 2.5 170 420 A6 1627 7.0 7.6 91 – F GT SP Turbo $41,280 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1641 – 7.4 91 – A Akera MX-5 Akera Turbo $44,280 L4TTD 2.2 140 450 A6 1714 – 5.7 D – A Akera Bilstein-equipped, track-focused RS models add another layer to the $46,990 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1681 – 7.4 91 – YB17 A multi-talented, COTY-winning, adorably petite MX-5 Sport FWD THE PICK: Roadster over RF, and manual over auto – especially the 1.5 Sport AWD $49,490 L4T 2.5 170 420 A6 1718 – 8.2 91 – A Touring Roadster $36,090 L4 1.5 97 152 M6 1021 8.3 6.2 95 – R $49,990 L4TTD 2.2 140 450 A6 1754 – 5.7 D – A Roadster $38,090 L4 1.5 97 152 A6 1038 8.3 6.4 95 – R $47,490 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1681 – 7.4 91 – A Roadster GT $44,020 L4 2.0 135 205 M6 1035 6.5 6.8 95 – 09/19 R $49,990 L4T 2.5 170 420 A6 1718 – 8.2 91 – A Roadster GT $46,020 L4 2.0 135 205 A6 1061 6.5 7.0 95 – R $49,380 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1681 – 7.4 91 – A Roadster GT RS $47,020 L4 2.0 135 205 M6 1052 6.5 6.8 95 – R $51,880 L4T 2.5 170 420 A6 1718 – 8.2 91 – A RF $41,400 L4 2.0 135 205 M6 1107 6.8 6.9 95 – R $52,380 L4TTD 2.2 140 450 A6 1754 – 5.7 D – A RF $43,400 L4 2.0 135 205 A6 1134 6.8 7.2 95 – R CX-8 RF GT $48,100 L4 2.0 135 205 M6 1107 6.8 6.9 95 – R A tad dull but good at seating seven in comfort. A stretched CX-5, so RF GT $50,100 L4 2.0 135 205 A6 1134 6.8 7.2 95 – R narrower than huge CX-9. Finally available with a cheaper petrol option THE PICK: Torque-rich oiler is best with all-wheel drive, so Sport AWD RF GT RS $51,100 L4 2.0 135 205 M6 1101 6.8 6.9 95 – R $39,910 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1782 10.9 8.1 91 – F RF GT Black Roof $49,120 L4 2.0 135 205 M6 1107 6.8 6.9 95 – R $46,910 L4TTD 2.2 140 450 A6 1971 9.0 6.0 D 60 A RF GT Black Roof $51,120 L4 2.0 135 205 A6 1134 6.8 7.2 95 – R $46,590 L4 2.5 140 252 A6 1782 10.9 8.1 91 – 05/20 F WAYS TO wheels Join us at facebook.com/ GET YOUR WheelsAustralia and DAILY Twitter@WheelsAustralia. WHEELS We’re also on Instagram! 134 whichcar.com.au/wheels