Wheels Australia — June 2017

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Price

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type

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size Power Torque Trans.

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weight

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RAV4 Is bigger really better?

Lots of room; decent versatility; capable performance; CVT works well with 2.0-litre

Bulky dashboard an ergonomic malaise; engine needs revs; not very good off-road


 The Pick: A CX-5, X-Trail, Kuga or Forester, though the roomy RAV4 has its appeal

GX 2WD $28,550 L4 2.0 107 187 M6 1465 — — 7.7 91 52 F

GX 2WD $29,990 L4 2.0 107 187 C 1500 — — 7.0 91 52 F

GXL 2WD $31,990 L4 2.0 107 187 M6 1475 — — 7.7 91 54 F

GXL 2WD $35,390 L4 2.0 107 187 C 1510 — — 7.0 91 54 F

GX $33,650 L4 2.5 132 233 A6 1590 — — 8.5 91 54 A

GX $36,710 L4TD 2.2 110 340 M6 1620 — — 5.7 D 54 A

GX $37,490 L4TD 2.2 110 340 A6 1630 — — 6.7 D 55 A

GXL $38,450 L4 2.5 132 233 A6 1590 — — 8.5 91 54 A

GXL $39,990 L4TD 2.2 110 340 M6 1630 — — 5.7 D 55 A

GXL $43,550 L4TD 2.2 110 340 A6 1630 — — 6.7 D 55 A

Cruiser $45,400 L4 2.5 132 233 A6 1600 — — 8.5 91 56 A

Cruiser $50,500 L4TD 2.2 110 340 A6 1635 — — 6.7 D 56 A

Kluger Tougher looks, better manners

Practical and roomy; quieter and more dynamically polished; strong engine; nice price

Lack of a diesel narrows its appeal; average cabin plastics; no longer made in Japan


 The Pick: GX front-drive, with its standard seven seats and Australian suspension tune

GX $43,550 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 1935 8.3 — 10.2 91 54 F

GX $47,550 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 2005 7. 8 1 5 .7 10.6 91 55 10/16 A

GXL $53,550 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 1950 8.3 — 10.2 91 55 F

GXL $57,550 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 2020 8.7 — 10.6 91 56 A

Grande $65,935 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 1990 8.3 — 10.4 91 56 F

Grande $69,906 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 2060 7.9 1 5 .7 10.6 91 57 09/15 A

Fortuner HiluxspawnsanSUV

Genuineoff-roadability;ruggedanddurable;interiorspace;blacksteeliesonbasecars

Vague steering; choppy ride; sluggish six-speed auto; lacks equipment of some rivals


 The Pick: Grab a GXL with the sinister black wheels, and stick with the manual

GX $47,990 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2110 — — 7.8 D 60 A

GX $49,990 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2110 — — 8.6 D 60 A

GXL $52,990 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2110 — — 7.8 D 61 A

GXL $54,990 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2110 — — 8.6 D 60 A

Crusader $59,990 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2135 — — 7.8 D 62 A

Crusader $61,990 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2135 — — 8.6 D 61 A

Prado Seven-seater 4WD with real off-road ability

More torque from new diesel; grunty petrol V6; great off-road; massive 150-litre fuel tank

Separate chassis and live rear axle hobbles handling; swing-out tailgate


 The Pick: Go for the refined diesel; VX with kinetic suspension option offers best handling

GX 5-seat $54,050 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2150 — — 8.8 D 61 A

GX 5-seat $54,990 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 — — — 8.8 D 61 A

GX $55,490 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 — — — 8.8 D 61 A

GX $57,490 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2290 13.5 18.7 8.8 D 61 02/16 A

GXL $61,190 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2290 — — 8.8 D 61 A

GXL $63,230 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 — — — 8.8 D 59 A

GXL $62,210 V6 4.0 207 381 A6 2290 — — 13.0 91 61 A

VX $74,170 V6 4.0 207 381 A6 — — — 13.0 91 61 A

VX $75,190 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 — — — 8.8 D 61 A

Kakadu $84,880 V6 4.0 207 381 A6 2355 — — 13.0 91 57 A

Kakadu $85,900 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2435 — — 8.8 D 61 A

LandCruiser70 Hopeless on-road, brilliant off-road

Immensely capable in the rough stuff; borderline unkillable; strong V8 diesel

Lacks refinement; ordinary dynamics; basic interior; missing basic safety gear


 The Pick: Forget the frills and go for the WorkMate; just make sure you take it off road!

WorkMate $57,990 V8TD 4.5 151 430 M5 2295 — — 10.7 D 58 A

GXL $61,990 V8TD 4.5 151 430 M5 2295 — — 10.7 D 69 A

LandCruiser King of the outback, not the road

Wonderful cruise comfort and exceptional refinement; go-anywhere ruggedness

It’s a tank; cabin entry/egress difficult; brakes easily waterlogged; lumbering dynamics


 The Pick: Outstanding diesel V8; opt for the VX with the tricky KDSS suspension

GX $76,216 V8TTD 4.5 200 650 A6 2635 — — 9.5 D 61 A

GXL $83,730 V8 4.6 227 439 A6 2585 — — 13.4 91 61 A

GXL $88,830 V8TTD 4.5 200 650 A6 2630 — — 9.5 D 69 A

VX $92,216 V8 4.6 227 439 A6 2640 — — 13.4 91 61 A

VX $97,216 V8TTD 4.5 200 650 A6 2705 — — 9.5 D 61 A

Sahara $113,216 V8 4.6 227 439 A6 2640 — — 13.4 91 61 A

Sahara $118,216 V8TTD 4.5 200 650 A6 2705 — — 9.5 D 61 A

Volkswagen

3yr/unlimited

volkswagen.com.au

Polo 2010 heelsW CaroftheYear

Updated Polo still a good thing; slick 81kW 1.2 turbo; deceptively rapid GTI

Class-leading active safety kit is optional;rivals have closed in on Polo’s quality lead


The Pick:Providingyoutickthe(standardforMY16)adaptivedampers,aGTImanual

66TSI Trendline $16,990 L4T 1.2 66 160 M5 1032 10.8 — 4.8 95 47 F

66TSI Trendline $19,490 L4T 1.2 66 160 S7 1064 11.3 18.04.8 95 46 03/15 F

81TSI Comfortline $18,490 L4T 1.2 81 175 M6 1060 9.3 — 4.9 95 47 F

81TSI Comfortline $20,990 L4T 1.2 81 175 S7 1088 9.3 — 4.8 95 46 10/14 F

GTI $27,490 L4T 1.8 141 320 M6 12346.4 14.76.1 95 55 10/15 F

GTI $29,990 L4T 1.8 141 250 S7 1242 6.7 — 5.7 95 55 F

Golf Our2013CaroftheYear

Golf Mk7 aces the competition; stunning interior and refinement; brilliant GTI

All-wheel-drive R not as dynamic as GTI Performance; no diesel or GTI P manuals


 The Pick: For now, the excellent 92TSI. Or the fabulous GTI in any specification

92TSI $22,840 L4T 1.4 92 200 M6 1209 9.1 — 5.3 95 54 04/15 F

92TSI $24,990 L4T 1.4 92 200 S7 1233 9.1 — 5.1 95 54 12/13 F

92TSI Trendline $24,340 L4T 1.4 92 200 M6 1209 9.1 — 5.3 95 54 F

92TSI Trendline $26,490 L4T 1.4 92 200 S7 1233 9.1 — 5.1 95 54 F

92TSI Comfortline $28,340 L4T 1.4 92 200 S7 1233 9.1 16.7 5.1 95 54 12/15 F

110TSI Highline $33,340 L4T 1.4 110 250 S7 1265 8.2 — 5.1 95 58 03/14 F

110TDI Highline $35,840 L4TD 2.0 110 340 S6 1326 8.1 15.9 4.6 D 59 08/13 F

GTI $41,340 L4T 2.0 162 350 M6 1313 6.5 — 6.2 98 60 F

GTI $43,490 L4T 2.0 162 350 S6 1324 6.4 14.5 6.6 98 60 11/13 F

GTI Performance $46,490 L4T 2.0 169 350 S6 1364 6.4 14.6 6.6 98 60 05/14 F

R $52,990 L4T 2.0 206 380 M6 1476 5.2 7.1 98 62 A

R $55,240 L4T 2.0 206 380 S6 1495 5.0 13.2 6.9 98 61 05/14 A

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update – the so-called Go f 7.5

• Volkswagen has dropped in a
  bonus treat for GTI fans, namely
  the return of a three-door
  version dubbed the Performance
  Edition 1. While the standard
  GTI gets a small power boost
  from 162kW to 169kW, the

figure up to a beefy 1 0kW. I

that wasn’t enticing enough,

the locking diff of the 40 Years

limited edition and bigger

brakes are also included. Be

quick though – just 150 are up

for grabs; after that it’s back

to five-door stock.

Alongwith a comprehensive

update–theso-calledGolf75

returningthree-door takes that

figureuptoabeefy180kW If

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GOLF

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

=m

anual,

A

=automatic,

S=sequential,

C=CVT

Kilograms0-100km/h acceleration, in secs(Wheels

tested figures in italics)

0-400m acceleration, in sec s(Wheels

tested figures in italics)

Fuel consumption inLitr

es/100km

Recommended octane ratingGlass's predicted resalera

ting, retained after 3 years

Rec When we drove it

ommended Retail Price

at time of publication(* indicates driveaway) F= F

ront drive,

R=Reardrive,

A

=All-wheel drive

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