Wheels Australia — June 2017

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Clio Fashionandfun,especiallytheRS

Charming new Clio blends dynamic excellence with terrific new turbocharged engines

1.2 turbo dual-clutch only; some (optional) colour-coding looks cheap; no rear airbags


 The Pick: The Expression three-pot manual, or the superb Renaultsport in base trim

Authentique TCe90 $15,490* L3T 0.9 66 135 M5 1019 12.2 — 4.5 95 43 F

Expression TCe90 $20,140* L3T 0.9 66 135 M5 1019 12.2 — 4.5 95 47 10/13 F

Expression TCe120 $21,140* L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1104 10.6 17.6 5.2 95 47 03/15 F

Dynamique TCe120 $24,990* L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1104 9.4 — 5.2 95 49 10/13 F

GT $25,990* L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1120 9.4 — 5.2 95 49 F

GT Premium $29,990* L4T 1.2 88 190 S6 1120 10.9 17.9 5.2 95 51 03/16 F

RS200 Sport $29,990* L4T 1.6 147 240 S6 1218 6.7 14.9 6.3 95 52 F

Targa 4 GTS $327,790 F6TT 3.0 331 550 S7 1605 3.7 — 8.7 98 A

GT3 $327,100 F6TT 4.0 368 460 M6 1488 3.9 — 12.9 98 R

GT3 $327,100 F6TT 4.0 368 460 S7 1505 3.4 — 12.7 98 R

Turbo $390,300 F6TT 3.8 397 710 S7 1595 3.0 — 9.1 98 57 A

Turbo S $461,900 F6TT 3.8 427 750 S7 1600 2.9 — 9.1 98 57 A

Turbo Cabriolet $411,800 F6TT 3.8 397 710 S7 1665 3.1 — 9.3 98 57 A

Turbo S Cabriolet $483,400 F6TT 3.8 427 750 S7 1670 3.0 — 9.3 98 57 A

Panamera Atonesforthesinsoftheoriginal

Fab interior; improved design; powerful engines, even in the Hybrid; ride and handling

Price; big and heavy on the road; understeer at the limit; Hybrid refinement needs work


 The Pick: If you’re going to spend this much go the whole hog for the Turbo

$215,100 V6T 3.0 243 450 S8 1815 5.5 — 7.6 98 R

4 $225,500 V6T 3.0 243 450 S8 1850 5.3 — 7.8 98 A

4 E-Hybrid $248,500 V6TTH 2.9 340 700 S8 2170 4.6 — 2.5 98 A

4S $310,800 V6TT 2.9 324 550 S8 1870 4.2 — 8.2 98 A

4S Diesel $318,600 V8TTD 4.0 310 850 S8 2050 4.3 — 6.8 D A

Turbo $384,800 V8TT 4.0 404 770 S8 1995 3.6 — 9.4 98 A

Turbo S E-Hybrid $460,100 V8TTH 4.0 500 850 S8 3.4 — 2.9 98 A

Macan Forthempoorerfolk

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: The diesel, as the V6 talks the torquey talk without attempting the sporty walk

$80,410 L4T 2.0 185 370 S7 1770 6.5 — 7.4 95 A

S Diesel $95,300 V6TD 3.0 190 580 S7 1880 6.3 — 6.3 D 63 08/14 A

S $96,200 V6TT 3.0 250 460 S7 1865 5.4 — 9.0 98 63 A

GTS $114,000 V6TT 3.0 265 500 S7 1895 5.0 — 9.2 98 A

Turbo $133,800 V6TT 3.6 294 550 S7 1925 4.8 — 9.2 98 63 A

Cayenne Nowlarger,lighterandlessugly

Drives like a Porsche on road, and decent off road; rousing atmo and stonking TT V8s

Hybrid more exxy and thirsty than Diesel (at least it’s quicker), and feels a little artificial


 The Pick: Greenies won’t like you anyway, so give ’em good reason with the 382kW Turbo

Diesel $109,200 V6TD 3.0 193 580 A8 2110 7.2 — 6.6 D 63 A

$110,400 V6 3.6 220 400 A8 2040 7.6 — 9.2 95 63 A

S $144,800 V6TT 3.6 309 550 A8 2085 5.4 — 9.5 95 63 01/15 A

S Diesel $150,600 V8TTD 4.2 283 850 A8 2215 5.3 — 8.0 D 63 A

S E-Hybrid $145,500 V6H 3.6 306 590 A8 2350 5.9 — 3.4 95 63 12/14 A

GTS $158,000 V6TT 3.6 324 600 A8 2110 5.1 — 9.8 98 63 A

Turbo $237,800 V8TT 4.8 382 750 A8 2185 4.4 — 11.2 98 63 A

Turbo S $290,200 V8TT 4.8 419 800 A8 2235 4.1 — 11.5 98 63 A

Proton

5yr/150,000km

proton.com.au

Preve Lastshotatsuccess

Smart looks; keen pricing; five-year service package; Lotus-developed suspension

Underwhelming engine; poor cabin quality; lack of overall appeal; resale values


 The Pick: Proton’s five-star support package has appeal, if you treat cars as appliances

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

Heapsofstandardgear;safeinacrash; betterlookerthanalreadysharpPrevesedan

Preve turbo is slightly faster to 100km /h; manual gearbox option not here yet


 The Pick: Wait for the Super Premium before doing anything rash

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

5yr/unlimited km

renault.com.au

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L=in-line,

V=vee,

F=flat,

R=rotary.

Number of cyls or rotors.

T=turbo,

S= s'charged,

D=diesel,

H=hybrid

LitresKilowattsNewton metresM

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anual,

A

=automatic,

S=sequential,

C=CVT

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Recommended octane ratingGlass's predicted resalera

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ront drive,

R=Reardrive,

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