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Carrera Cabriolet $248,350 F6TT 3.0 272 450 S7 1520 4.6 — 7.5 98 56 R renault.com.au
Carrera S Cabriolet $277,500 F6TT 3.0 309 500 M7 1510 4.5 — 8.8 98 51 R
Carrera S Cabriolet $283,450 F6TT 3.0 309 500 S7 1530 4.3 — 7.8 98 51 R
Carrera GTS Cab $303,900 F6TT 3.0 331 550 M7 1520 4.2 — 9.4 98 51 R
Carrera GTS Cab $311,290 F6TT 3.0 331 550 S7 1540 3.8 — 8.4 98 51 R
Carrera 4 $237,000 F6TT 3.0 272 450 M7 1480 4.5 — 8.7 98 51 A
Carrera 4 $242,950 F6TT 3.0 272 450 S7 1500 4.3 — 7.7 98 51 A
Carrera 4S $272,100 F6TT 3.0 309 500 M7 1490 4.2 — 8.9 98 51 A
Carrera 4S $278,050 F6TT 3.0 309 500 S7 1510 4.0 — 7.9 98 51 A
Carrera 4 GTS $298,600 F6TT 3.0 331 550 M7 1495 4.0 — 9.5 98 51 A
Carrera 4 GTS $305,990 F6TT 3.0 331 550 S7 1515 3.6 — 8.5 98 51 A
Carrera 4 Cabriolet $258,500 F6TT 3.0 272 450 M7 1550 4.7 — 8.9 98 51 A
Carrera 4 Cabriolet $264,450 F6TT 3.0 272 450 S7 1570 4.5 — 7.9 98 51 A
Carrera 4S Cabriolet $293,600 F6TT 3.0 309 500 M7 1560 4.4 — 9.0 98 51 A
Carrera 4S Cabriolet $299,550 F6TT 3.0 309 500 S7 1580 4.2 — 8.0 98 51 A
Carrera 4 GTS Cab $320,100 F6TT 3.0 331 550 M7 1565 4.1 — 9.7 98 51 A
Carrera 4 GTS Cab $327,490 F6TT 3.0 331 550 S7 1585 3.7 — 8.7 98 51 A
Targa 4 $258,500 F6TT 3.0 272 450 M7 1570 4.7 — 8.9 98 51 A
Targa 4 $264,450 F6TT 3.0 272 450 S7 1590 4.5 — 7.9 98 51 A
Targa 4S $293,600 F6TT 3.0 309 500 M7 1580 4.4 — 9.0 98 51 A
Targa 4S $299,550 F6TT 3.0 309 500 S7 1600 4.2 — 8.0 98 51 A
Targa 4 GTS $320,100 F6TT 3.0 331 550 M7 1585 4.1 — 9.7 98 51 A
Targa 4 GTS $327,490 F6TT 3.0 331 550 S7 1605 3.4 11.4 8.7 98 51 10/17 A
GT3 $326,800 F6 4.0 368 460 M6 1488 3.9 — 12.9 98 R
GT3 $326,800 F6 4.0 368 460 S7 1505 3.4 — 12.7 98 R
GT3 RS $416,500 F6 4.0 383 460 S7 1430 3.2 — 12.8 98 R
Turbo $390,000 F6TT 3.8 397 710 S7 1595 3.0 — 9.1 98 51 A
Turbo S $461,600 F6TT 3.8 427 750 S7 1600 2.9 — 9.1 98 51 A
Turbo Cabriolet $411,500 F6TT 3.8 397 710 S7 1665 3.1 — 9.3 98 51 A
Turbo S Cabriolet $483,100 F6TT 3.8 427 750 S7 1670 3.0 — 9.3 98 51 04/17 A
Panamera Atones for the sins of the original
Fabinterior;improveddesign;powerfulengines,evenintheHybrid;rideandhandling
Price;sheerbulk;scratchybrakes;understeeratthelimit;Hybridrefinementneedswork
The Pick:If you’re going to spend this much go the whole hog for the Turbo
$214,800 V6T 3.0 243 450 S8 1815 5.5 — 7.6 98 57 R
4 $225,200 V6T 3.0 243 450 S8 1850 5.3 — 7.8 98 57 A
4 E-Hybrid $248,500 V6TTH 2.9 340 700 S8 2170 4.6 — 2.5 98 57 A
4S $310,500 V6TT 2.9 324 550 S8 1870 4.2 — 8.2 98 57 A
4S Diesel $318,600 V8TTD 4.0 310 850 S8 2050 4.3 — 6.8 D 57 A
Turbo $384,500 V8TT 4.0 404 770 S8 1995 3.6 — 9.4 98 57 A
Turbo S E-Hybrid $460,100 V8TTH 4.0 500 850 S8 2310 3.4 — 2.9 98 57 A
Macan Porsche’s most popular model
Stuttgart’s smallest tractor is also its cheapest; not a clone of its Audi Q5 cousin
Hefty twin-turbo V6 power lost on a high-riding SUV; sports pedigree is marketing spin
The Pick:Thediesel,astheV6talksthetorqueytalk without attempting the sporty walk
$80,110 L4T 2.0 185 370 S7 1770 6.5 — 7.4 95 63 A
S Diesel $95,300 V6TD 3.0 190 580 S7 1880 6.3 — 6.3 D 63 08/14 A
S $95,900 V6TT 3.0 250 460 S7 1865 5.4 — 9.0 98 63 A
GTS $113,700 V6TT 3.0 265 500 S7 1895 5.0 — 9.2 98 63 A
Turbo $133,500 V6TT 3.6 294 550 S7 1925 4.8 — 9.2 98 63 02/18 A
Cayenne Larger, lighter and pretty at last
Drives like a Porsche on road, yet decent off road; rousing turbo V6 and stonking TT V8
No hybrid or diesel for now; no seven-seat option; most exciting features are optional
The Pick: Greenies won’t like you anyway, so give ’em good reason with the 404kW Turbo
$116,300 V6T 3.0 250 450 A8 1985 6.2 — 9.0 95 63 A
S $155,100 V6TT 2.9 324 550 A8 2020 5.2 — 9.2 95 63 A
Turbo $239,400 V8TT 4.0 404 770 A8 2175 4.1 — 11.7 95 63 A
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Clio Fashionable and fun, especially the RS
Charming Clio blends dynamic excellence with timeless style and terrific emgines
Off-the-line lethargy of dual-clutch 1.2 turbo (why no six-speed manual?); no rear airbags
The Pick: The Life three-pot manual, or the superb Renaultsport in Sport, Cup or Trophy
Life $16,990 L3T 0.9 66 135 M5 1019 12.2 — 4.5 95 43 F
Life $18,990 L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1019 9.4 — 5.2 95 47 F
Zen $20,990 L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1104 9.4 — 5.2 95 47 F
Intens $23,490 L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1104 9.4 — 5.2 95 49 F
GT-Line $23,490 L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1120 9.4 — 5.2 95 49 F
RS200 Sport $30,990 L4T 1.6 147 260 S6 1218 6.7 14.9 6.3 95 51 F
RS200 Cup $32,490 L4T 1.6 147 260 S6 1218 6.7 14.9 6.3 95 51 F
RS220 Trophy $38,990 L4T 1.6 162 280 S6 1270 6.6 — 5.9 95 51 04/18 F
Megane Targeting the mainstream
GT’sroadholding,handlingverveandperformance;much-improvedseven-speedEDC
Cabin lacks premium finishes; GT’s synthetic engine sound; tyre roar on coarse bitumen
The Pick: GT is the pick for those wanting a sporty drive, but Zen wagon loves families
Life hatch $22,490 L4T 1.2 97 205 M6 — — — 5.5 95 48 F
Life hatch $24,990 L4T 1.2 97 205 S7 — — — 5.6 95 49 F
Zen hatch $27,990 L4T 1.2 97 205 S7 1265 9.5 — 5.6 95 50 01/17 F
Zen sedan $28,490 L4T 1.2 97 205 S7 1321 — — 6.1 95 50 F
Zen wagon $29,990 L4T 1.2 97 205 S7 1337 — — 6.2 95 50 F
Intens sedan $33,990 L4T 1.2 97 205 S7 1321 — — 6.1 95 50 F
GT-Line hatch $32,990 L4T 1.2 97 205 S7 1265 10.3 — 5.6 95 51 F
GT-Line wagon $33,990 L4T 1.2 97 205 S7 1337 — — 5.6 95 51 F
GT hatch $38,990 L4T 1.6 151 280 S7 1392 7.1 — 6.0 95 51 F
GT wagon $39,990 L4T 1.6 151 280 S7 1430 — — 6.0 95 51 F
Captur Très chic
Brings high style to the baby SUV segment; supple dynamics; plush seats; packaging
100kg weight gain takes the shine off Clio’s drivetrains; laggy dual-clutch gearbox
The Pick: Reduced price and weight of charming TCe90 three-pot manual earns our vote
Zen $21,990 L3T 0.9 66 135 M5 1134 13.0 — 4.9 95 45 F
Zen $24,990 L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1215 10.9 — 5.4 95 46 F
Intens $28,990 L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1215 11.1 18.05.4 95 47 05/15 F
Koleos Nissan genes in French skin
Solidvalue;interiorspace;torqueydieselfortowingease;superbBosestereo
Ancient petrol drivetrain; low-geared steering; lacks body control; lacks Frenchness
The Pick: Koleos looks smart but there are far better alternatives, like Peugeot’s 3008/5008
Life $30,990 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1552 — — 8.1 95 50 F
Zen 4x2 $35,490 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1611 9.5 — 8.1 95 51 F
Zen 4x4 $37,990 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1608 9.8 — 8.3 95 51 A
Intens $44,990 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1608 9.8 — 8.3 95 52 A
Intens Diesel $47,490 L4TD 2.0 130 380 C — — — 6.1 D 53 A
Initiale $45,490 L4 2.5 126 226 C 1608 9.8 — 8.3 95 52Proton
5yr/150,000km
proton.com.auPreve Last shot at success
Smartlooks;keenpricing;five-yearservicepackage;Lotus-developedsuspension
Underwhelming engine; poor cabin quality; lack of overall appeal; resale values
The Pick: Not the hoary atmo 1.6-litre, and only the turbo if you’re desperate
GX $15,490 L4 1.6 80 150 M5 1305 12.0 — 7.2 95 38 F
GX $17,990 L4 1.6 80 150 C 1325 12.5 — 7.4 95 38 F
GXR $22,990 L4T 1.6 103 205 C 1356 9.6 — 8.6 95 40 F
Suprima S Sisforsport,we’retold
Heaps of standard gear; safety gear; better looker than already sharp Preve sedan
Preve turbo is slightly faster to 100km/h; manual gearbox option not here yet
The Pick: None, unless it’s sub-$15K and on run-out ... which it is
GX $17,990 L4T 1.6 103 205 C 1355 9.9 — 8.8 95 39 F
GXR $20,990 L4T 1.6 103 205 C 1370 9.9 — 8.8 95 41 F
Exora Australia’smostaffordable7-seater
Driveaway pricing; solid after-sales service; spacious and flexible interior
Four-star ANCAP safety; lacking performance; no cruise control on GX; no curtain airbags
The Pick: Exora GXR gains useful kit including leather, reverse camera and cruise
GX $25,990 L4T 1.6 103 205 C 1475 — — 8.2 91 56 F
GXR $27,990 L4T 1.6 103 205 C 1485 — — 8.2 91 56 F
Renault’s Koleos now has
another string to its bow with
autonomous emergency braking
included as standard, joining
only a handful of other brands
that can offer the safety-boosting
technology range-wide in the
mid-sized SUV segment. Drivers
of the Koleos now have an extra
line of defence against the classic
nose-to-tail as well as avoidingpedestrian and cyclist collisions
with audible and visual
warnings when a potential
hazard is detected, followed by
emergency braking intervention
if the driver does not react. The
deal is further enhanced with
the inclusion of Apple CarPlay
as part of the update for no extra
cash, with the entry-level Life
price unchanged at $29,990.hits the picksKoleosPOWERED BY
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