Wheels Australia – August 2019

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Impreza

Interior, refinement, ride and handling all

polished, but the flat-four is light-on for grunt

and base 2.0i misses out on safety kit

2.0i sedan $22,690 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1386 10.1 6.6

2.0i hatch $22,890 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1399 10.1 6.6

2.0i-L sedan $24,790 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1409 10.1 6.6

2.0i-L hatch $24,990 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1421 10.1 6.6

2.0i Premium sedan $26,590 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1409 10.1 6.6

2.0i Premium hatch $26,790 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1421 10.1 6.6

2.0i-Ssedan $29,540 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1433 10.1 7.2

2.0i-Shatch $29,740 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1438 10.1 7.2

XV

Impreza in Lycra comes in cool colours with

a bit more ground clearance, but also a

bit less chassis polish than its sibling

2.0i $28,280 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1420 10.7 7.5

2.0i-L $30,640 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1435 9.77. 5

2.0iPremium $32,440 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1440 10.7 7.5

2.0i-S $35,540 F4 2.0 115 196 C 1445 10.7 7.5

WRX

Iconic Rex brings pace, traction, handling,

practicality and value as ever, but it’s a bit

rough round the edges compared with a GTI

$39,340 F4T 2.0 197 350 M6 1469 6.0 9.2

$42,340 F4T 2.0 197 350 C 1527 6.3 8.6

Premium $45,740 F4T 2.0 197 350 M6 1504 6.0 9.2

Premium $48,940 F4T 2.0 197 350 C 1562 6.3 8.6

STi $50,990 F4T 2.5 221 407 M6 1525 4.9 10.4

STiPremium $55,740 F4T 2.5 221 407 M6 1537 5.310.4

STIspec.R $57,790 F4T 2.5 221 407 M6 1537 4.9 10.4

Liberty

Sensible Subie looks and feels classy and is a

solid and refined drive, but it falls short of the

nameplate’s historical dynamic appeal

2.5i $30,240 F4 2.5 129 235 C 1542 9.6 7.3

2.5iPremium $36,640 F4 2.5 129 235 C 1568 9.27. 3

3.6RPremium $43,140 F6 3.6 191 350 C 1645 7. 39.9

Outback

Liberty-wagon appeal and practicality with a

light off-roading slant, the Outback is a better

bet than its sedan sibling in every spec

2.5i $36,240 F4 2.5 129 235 C 1597 10.2 7.3

Subaru

5 years/unlimited

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Skoda

5 years/unlimited

Tivoli

Small, underdone and outdated before it even

arrived in Oz. Look for the thoroughly face-

lifted version coming soon

EX $23,490* L4T 1.6 94 160 M6 1230 — 6.6

EX $25,490* L4T 1.6 94 160 A6 1300 — 7.2

ELX $27,490* L4T 1.6 94 160 M6 1300 — 6.6

ELX $29,990* L4TD 1.6 85 300 A6 1390 — 7.2

Ultimate $33,990* L4TD 1.6 85 300 A6 1480 — 5.5

XLV ELX $31,990* L4TD 1.6 85 300 A6 — — 5.9

XLV Ultimate $34,990* L4TD 1.6 85 300 A6 — — 5.9

EX $30,490 L4TD 2.2 133 420 M6— 10.08.2

EX $32,490 L4TD 2.2 133 420 A6— 10.08.9

ELX $35,990 L4TD 2.2 133 420 A6— 10.08.9

Ultimate $39,990 L4TD 2.2 133 420 A6— 10.08.9

EL XXLV $33,990*L4TD 2.2 133 420 M6— 10.08.2

ELXLXV $35,990*L4TD 2.2 133 420 A6— 10.08.9

UltimateXLV $39,990*L4TD 2.2 133 420 A6— 10.08.9

UltimatePlusXLV $43,990*L4TD 2.2 133 420 A6— 10.08.9

Rexton

Suprisingly competent take on the 4x4 wagon.

Handsome interior, inoffensive exterior and

keen pricing means they should shift a few

EX $39,990* L4T 2.0 165 350 A7 2010 — 10.4

ELX $46,990* L4TD 2.2 133 420 A7 2230 — 8.3

Ultimate $52,990* L4TD 2.2 133 420 A7 2230 — 8.3

SsangYong

7yr/150,000km

2.5i Premium $42,640 F4 2.5 129 235 C 1628 10.2 7.3

2.0D $38,740 F4TD 2.0 110 350 C 1685 9.9 6.3

2.0DPremium $45,640 F4TD 2.0 110 350 C 1724 9.96.3

3.6RPremium $49,140 F6 3.6 191 350 C 1702 7.6 9.9

Levorg

Levorg seems to have it all – sharp price (in

low grades), practical wagon body and turbo

boxer pace. But CV T and dull dynamics...

1.6 GT $36,090 F4T 1.6 125 250 C 1579 8.9 7.4

1.6 GT Premium $42,990 F4T 1.6 125 250 C 1620 8.9 7.4

2.0GT-S $49,240 F4T 2.0 197 350 C 1631 6.6 8.7

2.0STISport $52,090 F4T 2.0 197 350 C 1631 6.6 8.7

BRZ

Toyota 86 co-development boasts the

same slick steering, fine RWD balance and

acceptable engine, with a dab less oversteer

$34,990 F4 2.0 147 205 M6 1282 7.8 9.0

$36,280 F4 2.0 147 205 A6 1304 8.2 7.1

Premium $35,790 F4 2.0 147 205 M6 1282 7.6 7.8

Premium $37,790 F4 2.0 147 205 A6 1304 8.2 7.1

tS $40,194 F4 2.0 147 205 M6 1295 7.6 7.8

tS $42,194 F4 2.0 147 205 A6 1317 8.2 7.1

Forester

Space, refinement, value, practicality and

driver appeal, with decent flat-four and CV T

auto combo. Still looks a little boxy

2.5i $33,490 F4 2.5 136 239 C 1563 9.1 7.4

2.5i-L $35,490 F4 2.5 136 239 C 1565 9.1 7.4

2.5i- Premium $38,490 F4 2.5 136 239 C 1586 9.1 7.4

2.5i-S $41,490 F4 2.5 136 239 C 1617 9.27.4

Swift

Appealing and effervescent tot. Interior well

equipped, if a little chintzy. Sport well worth

the added outlay. You can thank us later

GL Navigator $16,990 L4 1.2 66 120 M5 870 — 4.6

GL Navigator $17,990 L4 1.2 66 120 C 900 — 4.8

GL Navigator safety $18,990 L4 1.2 66 120 C 900 — 4.8

GLX Turbo $22,990 L3T 1.0 82 160 A6 915 10.25.1

Sport $25,490 L4T 1.4 103 230 M6 970 7.2 6.1

Sport $27,490 L4T 1.4 103 230 A6 990 — 6.1

Baleno

Doesn’t offer too much to convince us that

a Swift isn’t a far better idea. Better than

you’d think but that’s not saying much

GL $15,990 L4 1.4 68 130 M5 895 — 5.1

GL $16,990 L4 1.4 68 130 A4 915 — 5.4

GLX $18,990 L3T 1.0 82 160 A6 935 — 5.2

S-Cross

Cut-down range seems to have only delivered

Australia the S-Cross cast-offs. No AWD, no

manual = no interest

Turbo $27,990 L4T 1.4 103 220 A6 1170 8.55.9

TurboPrestige $29,490 L4T 1.4 103 220 A6 1170 — 5.9

Jimny

Pint-size off-roader can’t be stopped by

terrain, though you’ll risk your sanity on

prolonged highway stints

$23,990 L4 1.5 75 130 M5 1075 — 6.4

$25,990 L4 1.5 75 130 A4 1090 — 6.9

Ignis

Delightful baby SUV marred by the lack of a

1.0-litre turbo triple. Pricing is sharp, steering

a little less so. A hit and miss affair, then

GL $15,990 L4 1.2 66 120 M5 820 — 4.7

GL $16,990 L4 1.2 66 120 C 865 — 4.9

GLX $18,990 L4 1.2 66 120 C 865 — 4.9

Vitara

Well packaged, but ageing. Facelift has

improved interior quality, but we’d still avoid

the base atmo engine

$22,490 L4 1.6 86 156 M5 1075 — 5.8

$24,490 L4 1.6 86 156 A6 1120 — 6.0

Turbo $29,990 L4T 1.4 103 220 A6 1160 — 5.9

Turbo AWD $33,990 L4T 1.4 103 220 A6 1235 8.36.2

New

Dual-cab sales are booming

so SsangYong has decided

to get in on the action withtheMusso.XLVvariantsadd

310mm to the tray, andhavea class-leadingpayloadof

1020kg. For those wantingupto 1262 litresofcargospace

on a budget, look no further. Base models are the most

affordable utes on the market, with a liveable spec level.

MUSSO

Korean workingm

Suzuki

3 years/100,000km

Fabia

Packed with personality and practical too if

you’re wise enough to choose a wagon, but

does feel outclassed by new-gen V W Polo

70TSI $16,890 L3T 1.0 70 160 M5 1043 10.6 4.5

70TSI wagon $18,040 L3T 1.0 70 160 M5 1107 10.8 4.5

81TSI $19,890 L3T 1.0 81 200 D7 1097 9.8 4.7

81TSI wagon $21,040 L3T 1.0 81 200 D7 1161 9.9 4.7

81TSIMonteCarlo $23,990 L3T 1.0 81 200 D7 109710.54.7

81TSIM’Carlowgn $25,140 L3T 1.0 81 200 D7 1087 9.4 4.7

Rapid Spaceback

A sniff of old-school tech and a drab, budget

interior only slightly spoil this clever rework of

thePoloplatform.A lotofcarforthemoney

92TSI $23,990 L4T 1.4 92 200 D7 1210 9.4 6.0

Octavia

Enormous luggage capacity, eager and

efficient engines and value for money make

you wonder why you’d choose V W. Oh. Resale

110TSI sedan $23,890 L4T 2.0 110 250 M6 1219 8.1 5.4

110TSI wagon $25,390 L4T 2.0 110 250 M6 1251 8.2 5.2

110TSI sedan $26,390 L4T 2.0 110 250 D7 1234 8.1 6.4

110TSI wagon $27,890 L4T 2.0 110 250 D7 1266 8.2 6.4

110TSI Sport $30,390 L4T 2.0 110 250 D7 1234 8.3 6.4

110TSI Sport wagon $31,890 L4T 2.0 110 250 D7 1266 8.3 6.4

EWB $1,100,000 V12TT 6.5 420 900 A8 2610 5.4 13.9

Cullinan

Luxury has reached a new level. May seem

expensive, but it’s cheaper than a helicopter.

But whatever you do, just don’t call it an SUV

$685,000 V12TT 6.6 420 850 A8 2660 5.2 15.0

RS sedan $39,990 L4T 2.0 180 370 D7 1391 6.6 6.4

RS245 sedan $45,490 L4T 2.0 180 370 D7 1391 6.6 6.4

RSwagon $41,490 L4T 2.0 180 370 D7 1458 6.6 6.4

RS245wagon $46,990 L4T 2.0 180 370 D7 1462 6.6 6.4

Superb

Not quite as poised as a Passat but Superb

has more personality, impressive space and

quality feel. AWD models are the pick

162TSI $40,690 L4T 2.0 162 350 D6 14636.66.4

162TSI wagon $42,390 L4T 2.0 162 350 D6 1490 7.1 6.4

140TDI $44,690 L4TD 2.0 140 400 D6 1513 7.7 4.8

140TDI wagon $46,390 L4TD 2.0 140 400 D6 1540 7.8 4.8

206TSI 4x4 $51,790 L4T 2.0 206 350 D6 1573 5.8 7.3

206TSI 4x4 wagon $53,490 L4T 2.0 206 350 D6 1600 5.8 7.3

Sportline $56,790 L4T 2.0 206 350 D6 16005.47. 3

Sportlinewagon $58,490 L4T 2.0 206 350 D6 1600 5.8 7.3

Karoq

Less quirky-cool than the Yeti it replaces, the

Karoq still tempts on price and has plenty of

handy features, and space. Go the manual

110TSI $29,990 L4T 1.5 110 250 M6 1303 8.4 5.7

110TSI $32,290 L4T 1.5 110 250 D7 1318 8.6 5.8

Kodiaq

Skoda wins the space race again, with plenty

of comfort and surprise and delightful

features, but value equation appeals the most

132TSI 4x4 $42,990 L4T 2.0 132 320 D7 16778.87. 6

132TSI 4x4 Sportline $46,990 L4T 2.0 132 320 D7 1677 8.2 7.6

140TDI 4x4 $48,990 L4TD 2.0 140 400 D7 1761 8.6 5.9

140TDI 4x4 Sportline $52,990 L4TD 2.0 140 400 D7 1761 8.55.9

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