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CooperS $47,200 L4T 2.0 141 280 A8 1460 7.4 6.5
CooperSDAll4 $52,300 L4TD 2.0 140 400 A8 1535 7.4 5.2
Countryman
Somehow carries Cooper’s lively and fun
nature into a versatile SUV-ish package,
although extra mass blunts three-pot’s zing
PHEV $57,200 L3TH 1.5 165 385 A6 – 6.9 2.1
JCW $57,900 L4T 2.0 170 350 M6 1540 6.5 7.8
JCW $57,900 L4T 2.0 170 350 A8 1555 6.5 7.4
Mirage
Once-proud Mirage looks dowdy and dull and
has a bouncy ride, tight rear seat and wheezy
power. Still, it’s well-equipped for the price...
ES $13,490 L3 1.2 57 100 M5 865 14.54.6
ES $14,990 L3 1.2 57 100 C 895 14.54.6
LS $15,990 L3 1.2 57 100 C 895 14.54.9
Lancer
Fans of Lancers past should look away.
Rubbish dynamics, cheap interior, CV T, poor
seats all ruin the show. Look at competitors
ES Sport $19,500 L4 2.0 110 197 M5 1285 9.6 6.9
ES Sport $21,000 L4 2.0 110 197 C 1315 10.3 7.4
LS sedan $23,500 L4 2.0 110 197 C 1355 10.5 7.4
GSR Sportback $22,500 L4 2.4 125 226 M5 1370 9.1 8.9
GSR Sportback $24,000 L4 2.4 125 226 C 1400 9.8 8.7
GSRsedan $22,500 L4 2.4 125 226 M5 1345 9.1 8.9
GSRsedan $24,000 L4 2.4 125 226 C 1375 9.8 8.7
ASX
This thing looks better with each facelift and
is keenly priced, but its interior is smaller than
rivals and it lacks refinement. Feeling old
ES $23,490 L4 2.0 110 197 M5 1335 10.0 7.6
ES $25,490 L4 2.0 110 197 C 1335 10.0 7.4
ES ADAS $26,990 L4 2.0 110 197 C 1335 10.0 7.4
LS $27,990 L4 2.0 110 197 C 1365 10.0 7.4
Exceed $30,990 L4 2.0 110 197 C 1375 10.0 7.4
Eclipse Cross
A modern, stylish Mitsubishi with a sharp,
up-to-date cabin and plenty of kit across all
variants. You don’t really need more than ES
ES $29,990 L4T 1.5 110 250 C 1490 9.5 7.3
LS $31,990 L4T 1.5 110 250 C 1490 9.5 7.3
Exceed $36,000 L4T 1.5 110 250 C 1490 9.5 7.3
Exceed $38,500 L4T 1.5 110 250 C 1555 9.5 7.7
Outlander
Clever and compact-ish SUV that squeezes
in seven seats (if you avoid PHEV). Facelift is
quieter, smoother but infotainment suffers
ES $29,29O L4 2.0 110 190 M5 1410 10.0 7.0
ES $31,290 L4 2.4 124 220 C 1430 9.5 6.7
ES ADAS $32,790 L4 2.4 124 220 C 1430 9.5 6.7
LS $33,790 L4 2.4 124 220 C 1430 9.5 6.7
ES AWD $33,790 L4 2.4 124 220 C 1500 9.5 6.7
ES ADAS AWD $35,290 L4 2.4 124 220 C 1500 9.5 6.7
LS 4WD $36,290 L4 2.4 124 220 C 1500 9.5 6.7
LS AWD DiD $39,790 L4TD 2.2 110 360 A6 1630 9.5 6.2
Exceed AWD $42,290 L4 2.4 124 220 C 1535 9.5 6.7
Exceed AWD DiD $45,790 L4TD 2.2 110 360 A6 1630 9.5 6.2
PHEVES $45,990 L4H 2.0 120 332 A1 1810 10.0 1.7
PHEVExceed $53,990 L4H 2.0 120 332 A1 1871 10.0 1.7
Pajero Sport
Rugged and capable with clever on-demand
4WD system, but it looks like a troll and its old-
school chassis compromises road dynamics
GLX $46,000 L4TD 2.5 133 430 A8 2045 10.0 8.0
GLS $49,000 L4TD 2.5 133 430 A8 2060 10.0 8.0
Exceed $54,200 L4TD 2.5 133 430 A8 2070 10.0 8.0
Pajero
A proper off-roader that’s also a capable
family car, but it is feeling old, ponderous and
heav y, with a creaky and noisy diesel
GLX $53,990 L4TD 3.2 147 441 A5 2263 10.5 8.6
GLS $58,990 L4TD 3.2 147 441 A5 2314 10.5 8.6
3 Wheeler
If you’re a loveable eccentric with a quirky
bent for maiming dozy pedestrians, you can
buynobetter
$92,300 V2 2.0 60 140 M5 550 6.0 9.3
Aero 8
Guten Morgan! BMW-sourced mechanicals
give fifth-gen Aero 8 savage turn of pace.
StylinglessMartyFeldmanthanoriginal
$270,000 V8 4.8 270 450 M6 1200 — —
Classic
Strangely appealing despite many obvious
shortcomings. Breathtaking Plus 8 is
like strapping on an exhumed Scud missile
4/4 $89,900 L4 1.6 82 131 M6 868 8.0 6.3
Plus 4 $103,500 L4 2.0 115 201 M6 877 7.5 7.0
Roadster $139,775 V6 3.7 209 352 M6 950 5.5 9.8Price Enginetype Size PowerTorqueTrans.Kerbweight0 -10 0Fuel cons. Price Enginetype Size PowerTorqueTrans.Kerbweight0 -10 0Fuelcons.
Price Enginetype Size PowerTorqueTrans.Kerbweight0 -10 0Fuelcons.Mitsubishi
5 years/100,000kmMorgan
2 years/100,000kmExceed $65,990 L4TD 3.2147 441 A52335 10.5 9.2
Triton
New styling and added safety are welcome,
but the old chassis and unremarkable 2.4-litre
turbo-diesel engine remain unchanged
GLX $37,490 L4TD 2.4 133 430 M6 1950 10.0 7.9
GLX $39,900 L4TD 2.4 133 430 A6 1955 10.0 8.6
GLX ADAS $40,790 L4TD 2.4 133 430 M6 1951 10.0 7.9
GLX ADAS $40,790 L4TD 2.4 133 430 A6 1956 10.0 8.6
GLX+ $39,990 L4TD 2.4 133 430 M6 1944 10.0 7.9
GLX+ $42,490 L4TD 2.4 133 430 A6 1949 10.0 8.6
GLS $44,490 L4TD 2.4 133 430 M6 1994 10.0 7.9
GLS $46,990 L4TD 2.4 133 430 A6 2000 10.0 8.6
GLS Premium $51,990 L4TD 2.4 133 430 A6 2041 10.0 8.6Nissan
5 years/unlimitedLeaf
One of the most affordable EVs in the country,
the Leaf makes the most sense due to large
batteryandrange.Gainsfive-starsafety,too
$49,990 E 40 110 320 1R 1580 8.4 0.0
370Z
Little has changed in its eleventeen years
on sale – the 370Z’s still a coarse, hard, loud
blast from the rear-drive coupe past. We like it
$49,990 V6 3.7 245 363 M6 1515 5.610.6
$52,490 V6 3.7 245 363 A7 1526 5.710.4
Nismo $61,490 V6 3.7 253 371 M6 1528 — 10.6
Nismo $63,990 V6 3.7 253 371 A7 1538 — 10.4
370Z Roadster
Gains additional weight in transition to ragtop,
yet trades little entertainment value in quest
to put wind between follicles
$60,990 V6 3.7 245 363 M6 1570 — 11.2
$63,490 V6 3.7 245 363 A7 1582 — 10.9
GT-R
Manga-styled, twin-turbo V6 coupe with rear-
biased AWD a fast blast that delivers supercar
pace for Boxster GTS bucks
Premium $189,000 V6TT 3.8 419 632 D6 1765 — 11.7
Premium Luxury $195,000 V6TT 3.8 419 632 D6 1765 — 11.7
TrackEdition $227,000 V6TT 3.8 419 632 D6 1760 — 11.7
Nismo $299,000 V6TT 3.8 441 652 D6 1739 2.7 11.7
Juke
Baby Nissan crossover runs all the way from
practical, value-priced curiosity to Nismo
RS’s weirdly unfocused no-man’s land
ST $23,490 L4T 1.2 85 190 M5 1251 — 5.6
Ti-S $30,190 L4T 1.6 140 240 M6 1308 — 6.0
Ti-S $33,840 L4T 1.6 140 240 C 1421 — 6.5
Nismo RS $37,790 L4T 1.6 160 280 M6 1309 — 7.2
Nismo RS $41,490 L4T 1.6 157 250 C 1451 — 7.3Qashqai
An attractive, practical and sharp-priced
package – what’s not to like? Mostly the lack
of grunt and firm ride
ST $27,990 L4 2.0 106 200 M6 1343 9.9 7.7
ST $29,490 L4 2.0 106 200 C 1375 10.1 6.9
ST+ $30,790 L4 2.0 106 200 C 1384 – 6.9
ST-L $33,290 L4 2.0 106 200 C 1392 10.1 6.9
Ti $37,990 L4 2.0 106 200 C 1429 10.1 6.9
X-Trail
It’s not the best SUV out there, but it’s reliable
and Japanese, with seven-seats, handsome
styling and keen pricing
ST $28,490 L4 2.0 106 200 M6 1464 — 8.2
ST $30,990 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1497 — 7.9
ST 7-seat $32,490 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1547 — 8.1
ST 4WD $32,990 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1553 — 8.3
TS 4WD $35,590 L4TD 2.0 130 380 C 1656 — 6.0
TS $35,990 L4TD 2.0 130 380 C 1706 – 6.1
ST-L $37,200 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1532 — 7.9
ST-L 7-seat $38,700 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1573 — 8.1
ST-L 4WD $39,200 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1588 – 8.3
Ti 4WD $44,790 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1601 — 8.3
TL4WD $47,790 L4TD 2.0 130 380 C 1706 — 6.1
Pathfinder
Big Nissan delivers space, value, V6 grunt and
go-most-places ability to make an ideal family
wagon-meets-adventure machine
ST 2WD $41,990 V6 3.5 202 340 C 1970 — 9.9
ST 4WD $45,490 V6 3.5 202 340 C 2034 — 10.1
ST Hybrid 2WD $44,490 L4SH 2.5 188 330 C 2151 — 8.6
ST+ 2WD $44,590 V6 3.5 202 340 C 1970 – 9.9
ST+ 4WD $48,090 V6 3.5 202 340 C 2034 – 10.1
ST-L 2WD $53,375 V6 3.5 202 340 C 2012 — 9.9
ST-L 4WD $58,375 V6 3.5 202 340 C 2075 — 10.1
ST-L Hybrid 4WD $61,375 L4SH 2.5 188 330 C 2176 — 8.7
Ti 2WD $62,190 V6 3.5 202 340 C 2055 — 9.9
Ti 4WD $66,190 V6 3.5 202 340 C 2119 — 10.1
Ti Hybrid4WD $69,190 L4SH 2.5 188 330 C 2219 — 8.7
Y62 Patrol
Bent-eight’s grunt and thirst a match for
2800kg Patrol’s size, which all make sense in
the wide open spaces of the Outback...
Ti $72,880 V8 5.6 298 560 A7 2815 — 14.4
Ti-L $89,880 V8 5.6 298 560 A7 2850 — 14.4
Navara
Coil-sprung rear end has been improved; twin-
turbo engine strong, but missing final ride and
handling polish. Haggle hard if you must
RX $39,990 L4TD 2.3 120 403 M6 1816 — 6.3
RX $42,990 L4TD 2.3 140 450 A7 1823 — 6.9
SL $43,990 L4TD 2.3 120 403 M6 1923 — 6.5
SL $46,490 L4TD 2.3 140 450 A7 1928 — 7.0
ST $47,190 L4TTD 2.3 140 450 M6 1862 — 6.3
ST $49,490 L4TTD 2.3 140 450 A7 1865 — 6.8
ST-X $51,990 L4TTD 2.3 140 450 M6 1917 — 6.3
ST-X $54,490 L4TTD 2.3 140 450 A7 1921 — 6.8208
Clearly the hilarious and fabulous GTi is the
208 you want, but the three-pot turbo is also a
charmer. The driving position is polarising
Active $21,990 L3T 1.2 81 205 A6 1070 10.9 4.5
Allure $24,990 L3T 1.2 81 205 A6 1070 10.9 4.5
GT-Line $26,990 L3T 1.2 81 205 A6 107011.04.5
GTi $29,990 L4T 1.6 153 300 M6 1160 6.8 5.4
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Blessed with terrific dynamics, particularly in
the GTi, and handsome style, the big surprise
is how much fun the entry 1.2 triple can be
Active $26,990 L3T 1.2 96 230 A6 1150 10.2 5.0
Allure $31,990 L3T 1.2 96 230 A6 1150 10.2 5.1
Allure HDi $35,990 L4TD 2.0 110 370 A6 1310 9.6 4.4
Allure Touring HDi $37,990 L4TD 2.0 110 370 A6 1420 10.0 4.6Peugeot
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