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Megane RS 280 Mar 19 $45,990(6m)$50,490(6dc) I4/1.8T 205/6000 390/2400 front 1407 146 5.8* – 7.5* 4.0Class-defining Meg RS returned with five doors and a tough new look, ready to throttle i30 N
Megane RS 280 Cup Jul 19 $48,990(6m)$51,990(6dc) I4/1.8T 205/6000 390/2400 front 1407 146 5.98 14.07 7.4 4.0^ Drivers will want the Cup for its Brembos, LSD and 19s. Now with a DCT optionRolls-Royce http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
Ghost Series II Feb 15 $595,000 DA (8a) V12/6.6TT 420/5250 780/1500 rear 2360 17 8 4.9 – 14.0 4.5^ Quicker and sportier, but no less opulent. What’s the point of a sportier, faster Rolls Royce, though?
Ghost EWB Series II $675,000 DA (8a) V12/6.6TT 420/5250 780/1500 rear 2450 171 5.0 – 14.1 4.5 Even more luxurious with rear-seat space. For those who prefer someone else to do the driving
Phantom Nov 17 $855,000 DA (8a) V12/6.75TT 420/6000 900/1700 rear 2560 164 5.3 – 13.9 4.5 Comes with twin turbos and 130kg in sound deadening. Even this small Phantom is still massive
Phantom EWB $990,000 DA (8a) V12/6.75TT 420/6000 900/1700 rear 2610 161 5.4 – 13.9 4.5 Small apartment-sized legroom and 900Nm has great appeal. Some cabin details are OT T
Wraith Dec 14 $645,000 DA (8a) V12/6.6TT 465/5600 800/1500 rear 2360 197 4.6 – 14.0 4.5 Incredible comfort and luxury with traffic-stopping styling. Definitely no drivers’car, though
Dawn Jun 16 $749,000 DA (8a) V12/6.6TT 420/5250 780/1500 rear 2560 164 4.9 – 14.2 4.5 Jaw-dropping looks and a ‘you’ve-made-it’ driving experience that’s best suited to wafting
Cullinan $685,000DA(8a) V12/6.75TT 420/5000 850/1600 all 2660 158 – – 15.0 4.0 OTT SUV looks like a pimped London cab, including ‘suicide’ doors. Also meant for back-seat relaxingSkoda http://www.skoda.com.au
Octavia RS 180TSI $39,990 (7dc) I4/2.0T 180/6700 370/1600 front 1445 125 6.6 – 6.6 4.0^ LSD and 180kW for sub-$40K is a brilliant move by Skoda. Shame about the DSG-only status
Octavia RS 180TSI Wagon $41,490 (7dc) I4/2.0T 180/6700 370/1600 front 1467 123 7 6.7 – 6.7 4.0^ The Octavia pulls its ace card, with a superb mix of performance and practicality
Octavia RS245 Ann 18 $45,490 (7dc) I4/2.0T 180/6700 370/1600 front 1445 125 6.6 – 6.6 4.0 With the base model having an LSD and 180kW, the RS245 becomes a luxe-pack model grade
Octavia RS245 Wagon Jan 18 $46,990 (7dc) I4/2.0T 180/6700 370/1600 front 1467 123 6.7 – 6.7 4.0 So much better than a Subaru Levorg. Frumpy new styling only heightens design appeal of Golf
Superb 206TSI Sportline $56,790 (6dc) I4/2.0T 206/6500 350/1700 all 1537 134 5.8 – 7.3 3.5 Golf R speed in a practical package. Trade off is that it’s not as agile and needs adaptive suspension
Superb 206TSI Sportline $58,490(6dc) I4/2.0T 206/6500 350/1700 all 1600 129 5.8 – 7.3 3.5 Great combo of looks, speed and smart packaging. A bit more low-down urge would be niceSubaru http://www.subaru.com.au
WRX Nov 14 $39,690 (6m) $42,690 (cvt) F4/2.0T 197/5600 350/2400 all 1476 138 6.08 14.15 9.2 3.5 Gains a harder edge with entertaining handling, but the lumpy power curve and firm ride remain
WRX Premium May 14 $46,090 (6m) $49,290(cvt) F4/2.0T 197/5600 350/2400 all 1514 138 6.24 14.27 9.2 3.5 Extra kit makes it a more habitable place, which isn’t what the WRX has traditionally been about
WRX STi Jul 18 $51,340 (6m) F4/2.5T 221/6000 407/4000 all 1548 146 5.29 13.51 12.1 3.5 Looks tough, with handling prowess and affordable price. Interior can’t match class benchmarks
WRX STi Premium Apr 16 $56,090 (6m) F4/2.5T 221/6000 407/4000 all 1572 146 5.49 13.62 10.4 3.5^ You can delete the wing, but it isn’t actually any faster than the last STi and the steering’s iffy
WRX STi Spec.R Ann 17 $58,140 (6m) F4/2.5T 221/6000 407/4000 all 1572 146 ––10.4 3.5^ Luxo seats and upgraded brakes for the top STI. Still not sure why it gets the hallowed ‘R’ badge
Liberty 3.6R $43,590 (cvt) F6/3.6 191/5600 350/4400 all 1605 119 7.2 – 10.3 3.0 Segment-crushing power (on paper), but it doesn’t translate in reality
Levorg GT-S $49,590 (cvt) F4/2.0T 197/5600 350/2400 all 1591 124 6.6 – 8.7 3.0 Fast wagons are cool. Changes to awful suspension promised a lot, but didn’t deliver
Levorg STI Jan 18 $52,090 (cvt) F4/2.0T 197/5600 350/2400 all 1591 124 6.6 – 8.7 3.0^ Looks tougher than the GT-S, but drives no better
BRZ Aug 17 $34,280 (6m) $36,520 (6a) F4/2.0 152/7000 212/6400 rear 1242 122 7.12 15.08 8.4 4.5^ Looks better than the 86, with loads of handling balance. Engine really needs to be spanked for pace
BRZ tS Jul 18 $40,434(6m)$42,434(6a) F4/2.0 152/7000 212/6400 rear 1255 121 7.48 15.37 8.6 4.5^ JDM special scores Brembos, Sachs dampers and STI springs, which weakens the value equationSuzuki http://www.suzuki.com.au
Swift Sport Jul 18 $25,490(6m)$27,490(6a) I4/1.4T 103/5500 230/2500 front 970 106 7.86 15.72 6.1 4.0^ Perky engine, light chassis and loads of kit makes this back-to-basics hot hatch a winnerTesla http://www.teslamotors.com
Model 3 Performance $85,000 (1a) Dual EM 353 639 all 1847 191 3.4 – 0.0 4.0^ An M3 killer? We’ll see, but it’s quicker, cheaper and has a Track Mode!
Model X Ludicrous Sep 18 $149,600 DA (1a) Dual EM 568 990 all 2487 228 2.9 – 0.0 4.0^ A bloody quick, and now much cheaper, way to haul a family in silence
Model S Ludicrous $142,300DA(1a) DualEM 568 967 all 2241 253 2.7 – 0.0 4.0^ Dual electric motors provide epic acceleration, but Oz infrastructure limits it to urban dutiesToyot a http://www.toyota.com.au
86 GT Aug 17 $31,440 (6m) F4/2.0 152/7000 212/6400 rear 1239 123 7.63 15.36 8.4 4.0^ About as much fun as you can have in a car, regardless of price. Performance Pack option a must
86 GT $33,740 (6a) F4/2.0 147/7000 205/6400 rear 1261 117 – – 7.1 4.0^ As above but with less power. Road noise and ride can get irritating
86 GTS Jul 18 $36,640 (6m) F4/2.0 152/7000 212/6400 rear 1258 121 7.25 15.19 8.4 4.5^ Revised 86 scored more power and chassis tweaks, but the BRZ offers better value equation
86 GTS $38,940 (6a) F4/2.0 147/7000 205/6400 rear 1278 115 – – 7.1 4.0^ Starting to get up there in price, yet with Performance Pack still optional
Supra GT Jul 19 $84,900 (8a) I6/3.0T 250/6500 500/1600 rear 1495 167 4.4 – – 4.0^ Impressive return for the Supra nameplate, but it’s not the sportscar Toyota thinks it is
Supra GTS Jul 19 $94,900(8a) I6/3.0T 250/6500 500/1600 rear 1495 167 4.4 – – 4.0^ As above with more kit, including bigger brakes, head-up display, fancy audio and 19-inch wheelsVolkswagen http://www.volkswagen.com.au
Polo GTI Jul 19 $31,990 (7dc) I4/2.0T 147/6000 320/1500 front 1355 108 6.7 – 5.9 4.0^ Larger, more polished hot hatch, but heavier, no faster and still no manual
Golf GTI Jul 19 $46,190 (7dc) I4/2.0T 180/6200 370/1600 front–––––4.5^ Full-phat 180kW and LSD in five-door guise to challenge i30 N, but tragically DSG only
Golf R Mar 18 $57,190 (7dc) I4/2.0T 213/6200 380/1800 all 1450 – 4.8 – 7.2 4.5^ Faster than before, with a beefy engine note. Sadly, we don’t get the 228kW/400Nm overseas tune
Golf R Wagon $57,490 (7dc) I4/2.0T 213/6200 380/1800 all –––––4.5^ This wagon trumps any premium medium SUV, but price is getting into S3 Sportback territory
Golf R Special Edition Jul 19 $61,990 (7dc) I4/2.0T 213/6200 380/1800 all 1450 – 4.8 – 7.2 4.5^ Bigger brakes and Akropovic exhaust put the hardcore in R, but DSG only and price is steep
Passat 206TSI wagon $62,290 (6dc) I4/2.0T 206/6500 350/1700 all 1639 127 5.7 – 7.4 3.0^ Extended hatch lends practical appeal, but the light-footed Golf R wagon is far more tantalising
Arteon 206TSI $67,490(7dc) I4/2.0T 206/6500 350/1800 all 1658 124 5.6 – 7.5 3.5^ Stretched liftback looks good, remains quick. Although it’s a hefty premium for a tizzed-up PassatVolvo http://www.volvocars.com.au
S60 T8 R-Design PH $85,990 (8a) I4/2.0TS (E) 311/na 680/na all 2055 147 4.4 – 2.0 3.5^ Check those outputs! Hybrid super-Swede promises brutal pace and silent EV running
V60 T8 R-Design PH $87,990 (8a) I4/2.0TS (E) 311/na 680/na all 2079 147 4.6 – 2.1 3.5^ 400hp wagons are few and far between, especially for way less than $100K!
XC60 T8 R-Design $92,990 (8a) I4/2.0TS (E) 300/5700 510/3100 all 2105 147 5.3 – 2.1 3.5^ High power-to-weight ratio, but the fuel-economy claims are unrealisticM HOTHOT SOURCE.SOURCE.FASTFAST CAR GUIDECARGUIDE RENAULT – VOLVO
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