Wheels Australia — August 2016

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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 — — 7.6 91 64 04/14 F
  VTi-L $46,040 L4 2.4 129 225 C 1819 — — 7.8 91 65 04/14 F

Hyundai

5yr/unlimited

hyundai.com.au

+$31,990L41.6 103167 S6 1265 ——6.4 91 63F

SR Turbo $29,990 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 12656.5 14.66.9 91 62 03/13 F

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

SR Turbo + $33,990 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1307 — — 6.9 91 64 F

SR Turbo + $36,490 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1347 — — 7.1 91 64 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 $27,990 L4 2.0 114 192 M6 — — — 91 50 F
  Active $30,490 L4 2.0 114 192 A6 — — — 91 50 F
  Active X $30,490 L4 2.0 121 203 M6 1484 — — 7.8 91 52 F
  Active X $32,990 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 — — — 7.9 91 50 02/16 F
  Elite $35,240 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1569 — — 7.9 91 52 F
  Elite $38,240 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1575 — — 7.7 91 53 02/16 A
  Elite CRDi $40,240 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1622 — — 6.4 D 52 A
  Highlander $43,490 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1690 8.1 16.07.7 9 1 5 3 1 1/ 1 5 A
  Highlander CRDi $45,490 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1744 — — 6.8 D 53 A
  SantaFe Thevalueseven-seater
  Grunty diesel engine option; more equipment with Series II update; functional interior
  Petrol engine struggles; interior presentation nothing special; firm ride on Highlander


• The Pick:Highlander CRDi is expensive but brings lashings of gear and AEB
  Active $38,490 L4 2.4 138 241 M6 1720 — — 9.4 91 54 A
  Active $40,990 L4 2.4 138 241 A6 1743 — — 9.4 91 54 A
  Active CRDi $41,490 L4TD 2.2 147 440 M6 1828 — — 6.3 D 54 A
  Active CRDi $43,990 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A6 1857 — — 7.4 D 54 A
  Elite CRDi $48,490 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A6 1857 — — 7.4 D 58 A
  Highlander CRDi $53,240 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A6 1857 — — 7.4 D 59 A
  iMax Value-packedeight-seater
  Keenly priced; plenty of fruit, including twin sliding side doors and rear parking sensors
  It’s an LCV with extra seats, so feels basic in some areas; more about seats than driving


• The Pick: The diesel is a much better option, althouhg it ramps the price up significantly
  2.4 $39,990 L4 2.4 129 228 A4 2128 — — 10.6 91 51 R
  2.5 CRDi $43,490 L4TD 2.5 100 343 M6 2215 — — 8.1 D 59 R
  2.5 CRDi $46,490 L4TD 2.5 125 441 A5 2230 — — 9.0 D 59 R

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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
  Handsome style; uprated diesel with dual-clutch ’box; EU-sourced wagon scores IRS
  Volume-selling 1.8 off the pace; dynamics and refinement lack polish; steering is sub-par


• The Pick: New Series II SR gets a sweeter 2.0, but any i30 hatch is a C-grade proposition
  Active $20,990 L4 1.8 107 175 M6 1248 — — 7.0 91 56 F
  Active $23,290 L4 1.8 107 175 A6 1270 — — 7.3 91 54 F
  Active X $22,090 L4 1.8 107 175 M6 1248 — — 7.0 91 57 F
  Active X $24,390 L4 1.8 107 175 A6 1270 — — 7.3 91 56 F
  Active CRDi $23,590 L4TD 1.6 100 260 M6 1310 — — 4.6 D 56 F
  Active CRDi $25,890 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1337 — — 4.9 D 56 F
  Active X CRDi $24,690 L4TD 1.6 100 260 M6 1310 — — 4.6 D 56 F
  Active X CRDi $26,990 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1337 — — 4.9 D 56 F
  SR $25,590 L4 2.0 124 201 M6 1285 — — 7.3 91 56 F
  SR $27,890 L4 2.0 124 201 A6 — — — 7.7 91 56 F
  SR Premium $30,590 L4 2.0 124 201 M6 — — — 7.3 91 58 F
  SR Premium $32,890 L4 2.0 124 201 A6 — — — 7.7 91 58 F
  Premium CRDi $34,490 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1337 — — 4.9 D 58 F
  Tourer $27,990 L4 1.6 98 163 S7 — — — 6.0 91 52 F
  Tourer CRDi $30,590 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 — — — 4.8 D 52 F
  Tourer Elite CRDi $34,190 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 — — — 4.8 D 53 F
  Elantra Newfoundmaturityandappeal
  Crisp styling; willing, efficient engine; local suspension tune; refinement; space; value
  Bland interior; mild suspension boom; auto tranny lacks intuition; no AEB


• The Pick: If you're happy with an auto, the extra dollars for the Elite are worthwhile
  Active $21,490 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1255 — — 7.1 91 48 F
  Active $23,790 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1275 — — 7.2 91 48 F
  Elite $26,490 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1355 — — 7.2 91 49 F
  i40 Euro-flavouredKorean
  MixesEurostyleandspacewithdecentdynamicsandeffectivedrivetrains
  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 $33,090 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1524 — — 5.1 D 43 F
  Active Tourer $32,490 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1483 — — 7.5 91 43 F
  Active Tourer CRDi $35,090 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1539 — — 5.1 D 43 F
  Premium sedan CRDi $41,990 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1524 — — 5.1 D 45 F
  Premium Tourer $41,390 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 $29,990 L4 2.4 138 241 A6 1500 — — 8.3 91 44 F
  Elite $36,990 L4T 2.0 180 350 A6 1560 — — 9.2 91 45 04/15 F
  Premium $41,990 L4T 2.0 180 350 A6 1645 — — 9.2 91 45 04/15 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
  $60,000 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 51 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
  $24,490 L4 1.6 103 167 M6 1180 9.8 16.9 6.4 91 61 04/12 F
  $26,990 L4 1.6 103 167 S6 1215 — — 6.4 91 61 F

• $29,490 L4 1.6 103 167 M6 1230 — — 6.4 91 62 04/12 F

Infiniti

4yr/120,000km

infiniticars.com.au

Q50 ShootsforEurope,andfallsshort

Thrusty and efficient V6 Hybrid drivetrain;slick build quality;plush seats; rarity

Ill-conceived electronic systems and steer-by-wire steering spell dynamic confusion

• The Pick: One of the new 2.0-litre turbo-petrol fours without all the crappo techno stuff
  2.0 GT $50,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 — 8.5 — 7.3 95 40 R
  2.0 S $56,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 — 8.5 — 7.3 95 40 R
  2.0 S Premium $60,500 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 — 8.5 — 7.3 95 40 11/14 R
  2.2d GT $51,900 L4TD 2.1 125 400 A7 1729 8.5 — 5.2 D 40 R
  2.2d S $57,900 L4TD 2.1 125 400 A7 1729 8.5 — 5.2 D 40 R
  2.2d S Premium $61,900 L4TD 2.1 125 400 A7 1729 8.5 — 5.2 D 40 R
  3.5h S $67,900 V6H 3.5 268 546 S7 1775 5.4 13.7 6.8 95 41 12/14 R
  3.5h S Premium $73,400 V6H 3.5 268 546 S7 1853 5.4 — 7.2 95 41 A
  Q60 Finelooks,heritage,character
  Coupe’s driver appeal; standard equipment; muscular V6; terrific seats; great vision
  Convertible’s wobbles and stiff ride; foot-operated park brake


• The Pick: GT Premium coupe delivers BMW-style thrills for considerably less
  GT Premium $63,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1670 5.9 — 10.5 95 50 03/12 R
  S Premium $69,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1692 6.1 14.210.5 95 51 05/14 R
  S Prem. Conv. $77,400 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1866 6.4 — 11.4 95 50 03/12 R
  Q70 Japan’s5Series?Notquite
  Pacey, efficient hybrid; interesting looks; interesting handling; superb cabin quality
  Super-light and strangely geared steering; Hyundai Genesis is a better luxury sedan


• The Pick: Rivals a Lexus GS but won’t touch a 5 Series or E-Class
  GT $68,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 — 6.2 — 10.2 98 41 R
  S Premium $78,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 — 6.2 — 10.8 98 41 R
  3.5h Premium $82,900 V6H 3.5 225 350 A7 — 5.3 — 6.9 98 42 R
  QX70 Show-stoppingstyle
  Roomy, luxurious and powerful soft-roader;plenty of grip and grunt; unique appearance
  Cargo capacity and visibility suffer for its style; intrusive tyre roar drowns out the V8


• The Pick: Diesel for torque, V8 for grunt, any of them for QX’s stand-apart styling
  3.7 GT $75,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1893 6.8 — 12.1 98 50 11/12 A
  3.7 S $82,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1893 6.8 — 12.1 98 50 A
  3.7 S Premium $85,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1908 6.8 — 12.1 98 52 A
  3.0d GT $77,900 V6TD 3.0 175 550 A7 2036 8.3 — 9.0 D 50 A
  3.0d S $84,900 V6TD 3.0 175 550 A7 2036 8.3 — 9.0 D 50 11/12 A
  3.0d S Premium $87,900 V6TD 3.0 175 550 A7 2051 8.3 — 9.0 D 52 A
  5.0 S Premium $104,400 V8 5.0 287 500 A7 1992 5.8 — 13.1 98 52 A
  QX80 PatrolV8hitwitha(big)uglystick
  Loaded with gear; willing V8 makes for decent performance; cheaper than its Lexus rival
  Big, heavy and thirsty; no diesel option; 22-inch wheels not suited to off-roading


• The Pick: Check out a Y62 Patrol ... or a diesel LandCruiser
  $110,900 V8 5.6 298 560 A7 2770 — — 98 58 A

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