Wheels Australia — June 2017

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Jazz Lowerprice,greaterclass

Ripper entry price for all-new Jazz; polished interior; superb packaging flexibility

Messy styling; vague steering; numb handling; value dissipates at the top end

 The Pick: Either the entry-level VTi or possibly the neatly equipped VTi-S CVT

VTi $14,990 L4 1.5 88 145 M5 1048 — — 6.2 91 55 F

VTi $16,990 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1053 10.2 17.3 5.8 91 53 03/15 F

VTi-S $19,790 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1095 — — 5.8 91 56 F

VTi-L $22,490 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1130 — — 5.8 91 57 10/14 F

City BootedJazz,re-booted

Riding on an all-new platform, new-gen City is far from the putrid drive we expected

Not pretty, but it’s better in the flesh; VTi-L’s wheels introduce some ride harshness

 The Pick: VTi manual if you have to, though the CVT ain’t too bad if you don’t like cars

VTi $15,990 L4 1.5 88 145 M5 1082 — — 5.8 91 48 F

VTi $17,990 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1103 10.7 17.7 5.7 91 48 10/14 F

VTi-L $21,590 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1107 — — 5.7 91 50 08/14 F

Civic Aclassiccomeback

Sparkling performance from 1.5 turbo; supple ride; refinement; steering; space

No manual option; unnecessary growth of exterior proportions; underwhelming 1.8

 The Pick: The 1.5 is the better engine option and the VTi-L gets more than enough gear

VTi hatch $22,390 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1289 — — 6.4 91 F

VTi sedan $22,390 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1261 — — 6.4 91 56 07/16 F

VTi-S hatch $24,490 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1289 — — 6.4 91 F

VTi-S sedan $24,490 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1261 9.2 — 6.4 91 56 01/17 F

VTi-L hatch $27,790 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1364 — — 6.1 91 F

VTi-L sedan $27,790 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1331 — — 6.0 91 56 07/16 F

RS hatch $32,290 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1364 — — 6.1 91 F

RS sedan $31,790 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1331 7.4 15.4 6.0 91 58 12/16 F

VTi-LX hatch $33,590 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1364 — — 6.1 91 F

VTi-LX sedan $33,590 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1331 — — 6.0 91 58 07/16 F

Accord Thecarthatcan(sortof)steeritself

Freshenednosestandsout;veryrefined;plentyofpunchfromV6;rearseatspace

A car for those who begrudgingly drive; dated five-speed auto; hybrid is no longer

 The Pick: Keep it cheap and go for the VTi, which at least has the space, if not the pace

VTi $32,990 L4 2.4 129 225 A5 1510 — — 8.0 91 53 F

VTi-L $43,990 L4 2.4 129 225 A5 1572 — — 8.2 91 55 F

V6L $52,590 V6 3.5 206 339 A6 1667 — — 9.2 91 55 F

NSX It’sbeenawhile

Accessible supercar performance and dynamics; intriguing tech; refinement; brakes

Can’t choose your own dynamic settings; flat seats; cabin hardware not special enough

The Pick:At this money it’s temping to go for a Porsche 911 Turbo – with change

$420,000 V6TTH 3.5 427 646 S9 1780 — — 9.7 A

HR-V BestsmallSUVforspace

Coupe-esque styling; generous equipment; ‘magic seat’ packaging; okay dynamics

Limited range (no 4WD, no manual); flimsy luggage cover; anaesthetised steering

 The Pick: Entry-level VTi offers a tempting package for a tasty price

VTi $24,990 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1328 — — 6.6 91 50 03/16 F

VTi-S $27,990 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1366 — — 6.9 91 50 F

VTi-L $33,340 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1366 10.2 17.5 6.9 91 52 05/15 F

CR-V Smalleroutside,biggerinside

Excellent 1.6 diesel; sweet petrol drivetrains; roomy cabin and boot; thoughtful design

2.0-litre trades flexibility for economy; dull dynamics; patchy ride; vague steering

 The Pick: The less you spend, the better, though the new DTi-L’s 1.6 diesel is terrific

VTi $27,490 L4 2.0 114 190 M6 1460 10.0 — 7.8 91 52 F

VTi $29,790 L4 2.0 114 190 A5 1488 — — 7.7 91 52 F

VTi AWD $32,790 L4 2.4 140 222 A5 1580 — — 8.7 91 54 A

VTi-S $32,290 L4 2.0 114 190 A5 1488 — — 7.7 91 54 F

VTi-S AWD $35,290 L4 2.4 140 222 A5 1580 — — 8.7 91 54 A

VTi-L $39,290 L4 2.0 114 190 A5 1488 — — 7.7 91 55 F

Hyundai

5yr/unlimited

hyundai.com.au

Accent Picksupwherei20leftoff

Space, equipment and pricing argue; decent CVT for 1.4; Oz-only SR adds sporty flavour

Gluggy steering, restless chassis and anaemic 1.4-litre donk dull the shine for drivers

 The Pick: Either an SR manual or something else entirely – like an i30

Active hatch $14,990 L4 1.4 74 133 M6 1115 — — 5.7 91 45 F

Active hatch $16,990 L4 1.4 74 133 C 1140 — — 6.2 91 45 F

Active sedan $14,990 L4 1.4 74 133 M6 1115 — — 5.7 91 46 F

Active sedan $16,990 L4 1.4 74 133 C 1140 — — 6.2 91 46 F

SR hatch $16,990 L4 1.6 103 167 M6 1115 9.0 16.5 6.1 91 46 F

SR hatch $18,990 L4 1.6 103 167 A6 1140 — — 6.6 91 46 F

i30 Drivingandownershipease

New chassis is huge fun; 1.6-litre turbo talks the SR language; sweet steering; Euro look

Interior quality hasn’t stepped up to meet the other improvements

 The Pick: Independent rear suspension and cracking turbo engine gives SR the edge

Active 2.0 GDi $20,950 L4 2 120 203 M6 1251 7.3 91 F

Active 2.0 GDi $23,250 L4 2 120 203 S7 1276 7.4 91 F

Active 1.6 CRDi $23,450 L4TD 1.6 100 280 M6 1312 4.5 D F

Active 1.6 CRDi $25,950 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1339 4.7 D F

SR 1.6 T-GDi $25,950 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1315 7.5 91 F

SR 1.6 T-GDi $28,950 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1344 7.5 91 F

Elite 1.6 CRDi $28,950 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1339 4.7 D F

Premium 1.6 CRDi $33,950 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1339 4.7 D F

SR Premium 1.6 T-GDi $33,950 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1344 7.5 91 F

Elantra Newfoundmaturityandappeal

Willing, efficient engine – more so as the turbo; dynamics; refinement; space; value

Bland interior; mild suspension boom; auto tranny lacks intuition; no AEB

 The Pick: SR Turbo is great value, otherwise be more sensible with the Elite

Active $21,950 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1255 — — 7.1 91 48 F

Active $23,790 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1275 9.0 — 7.2 91 49 01/17 F

Elite $26,990 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1355 — — 7.2 91 50 F

SR Turbo $28,990 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1360 — — 7.7 91 12/16 F

SR Turbo $31,290 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1390 7.0 1 5 .1 7. 2 9 1 1 2 / 1 6 F

i40 Euro-flavouredKorean

Mixes Euro style and space with decent dynamics and effective drivetrains

Ultimately not that quick; Premium’s ride quality and price; no petrol sedan

 The Pick: An Active Tourer turbo-diesel, with Hyundai’s new seven-speed dual-clutch ’box

Active sedan CRDi $33,690 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1524 — — 5.1 D 44 F

Active Tourer $33,090 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1483 — — 7.5 91 44 F

Active Tourer CRDi $35,090 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1539 — — 5.1 D 44 F

Premium sedan CRDi $42,850 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1524 — — 5.1 D 45 F

Premium Tourer $42,250 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1483 — — 7.5 91 45 F

Premium Tourer CRDi $43,990 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1539 — — 5.1 D 46 F

Sonata Competent,conservative

Smart styling; excellent road manners; generous rear seat and boot space

Well-built cabin lacks sophistication; doesn’t have the safety kit of some rivals; thirsty

 The Pick: Elite, which gets the turbo donk and a decent amount of kit

Active $30590 L4 2.4 138 241 A6 1500 — — 8.3 91 44 F

Elite $38,350 L4T 2.0 180 350 A6 1560 — — 9.2 91 45 04/15 F

Premium $45,490 L4T 2.0 180 350 A6 1645 7.0 1 5 .09.2 91 46 09/16 F

Genesis Hyundai'sfirsttrueluxurycar

Excellent quality; luxury levels of refinement; impressive ride/handling mix; cabin space

Ageing V6 is thirsty and a bit thrashy; expensive option packs undermine its value

 The Pick: Either the base Genesis or the $71K Sensory model with premium leather

$61,500 V6 3.8 232 397 A8 1890 6.5 — 11.2 91 52 12/14 R

Sensory $71,000 V6 3.8 232 397 A8 1890 6.5 — 11.2 91 51 12/14 R

Ultimate $82,000 V6 3.8 232 397 A8 1890 6.5 — 11.2 91 53 12/14 R

Veloster Bravetwo-plus-one-doorcoupe

Innovative design, keen pricing, individual styling and Korea’s first-ever dual-clutcher

Can’t match the steering and handling excellence of 86/BRZ; atmo 1.6 struggles

 The Pick: Kids and fashionistas will love it. Enthusiasts will wish they shopped elsewhere

$29,590 L4 1.6 103 167 M6 1180 9.8 — 6.4 91 63 F

$32,090 L4 1.6 103 167 S6 1215 — — 6.4 91 62 F

SR Turbo $30,650 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 12656.5 —6.9 91 64 F

SR Turbo $33,990 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1305 — — 7.1 91 63 F

Tucson ix35replacementstepsup

Muscular design looks the business; broad model range with flexible 1.6 turbo-petrol

Front-drivers only available with atmo 2.0 engines; Highlander the only Tucson with AEB

 The Pick: Elite AWD with new turbo engine, seven-speed dual-clutch and sharp pricing

Active $28,590 L4 2.0 114 192 M6 — — — 91 52 F

VTi-L AWD $42,290 L4 2.4 140 222 A5 1580 11.3 17.9 8.7 91 56 08/14 A

DTi-L AWD $44,290 L4TD 1.6118 350 A9 1754 10.2 — 5.9 D 56 03/16 A

Odyssey Odysseybecomesabreederbus

Tall, ungainly new body makes Odyssey a true Tarago alternative; improved economy

Everything great about the old Odyssey no longer applies – this one’s a van with seats

 The Pick: Besides a vasectomy, probably the VTi for its additional seat and lower price

VTi $37,610 L4 2.4 129 225 C 1776 10.2 17.5 7.6 91 64 10/16 F

VTi-L $46,490 L4 2.4 129 225 C 1819 — — 7.8 91 65 04/14 F

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VIC

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Sales: 03 9794 5455 DL:8846

Honda

3yr/100,000km

honda.com.au

GTS-R $109,490 V8S 6.2 435 740 M6 — — — — 98 — R

GTS-R $111,990 V8S 6.2 435 740 A6 — — — — 98 — R

GTS-R W1 $169,990 V8S 6.2 474 815 M6 18954.5 12.3 20.7 98 — 05/17 R

Maloo Businessupfront,partyoutback

Uniquetakeonatwo-doorsportscar;feelspremiuminside;strongsuperchargedV8

Hard tonneau cover looks bulky; it’s not particularly good at carrying heavy things

 The Pick: First-ever GTS-R Maloo could be a collector’s item. Loads of arse-out fun, too

R8 LSA 30 Years $79,990 V8S 6.2 410 691 M6 — — 15.5 98 49 R

R8 LSA 30 Years $82,490 V8S 6.2 410 691 A6 — — 15.8 98 49 R

GTS-R Maloo $96,990 V8S 6.2 435 740 M6 — — 98 R

GTS-R Maloo $99,490 V8S 6.2 435 740 A6 — — 98 R

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