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Our feature on driver training on p 18, and

its ultimate aim, safer driving looks at much

of the thinking being employed in the New

Zealand business environment towards this

much-debated subject. However, one area

which has not yet been openly explored here,

and yet one which it is claimed has achieved

some success overseas, is the psychometric

profiling of drivers.

Psychometric profiling encourages drivers

to reflect on their thoughts, and change their

driving behaviour. UK police say it delivers

behavioural and attitudinal change, and by

coaching and mentoring, improvements can be

benchmarked that are recognised by the courts.

Psychometric testing is viewed in some

quarters as superior to online assessments,

driver, vehicle and journey management

programmes, and telematics (electronic

monitoring by wireless systems).

But just what is psychometric profiling?

Broadly speaking, psychometric tests are

structured personality questionnaires which

require an employee to respond to a number of

questions or statements.

The responses give an indication of such

things as attitudes to work, ability to get

on with others, motivation, determination,

perseverance, social skills, and preferred

working styles. Or in this case, the attitude

towards driving on the road.

However, I see a weakness in using this as

the only means of trying to change driver

behaviour and attitudes. There is no “right” or

“wrong” answer in psychometric testing, so a

canny employee may be able to work out what

sort of answer will put him in a good light and

thus probably avoid any further action.

My take is that a driver’s record in terms of

traffic fines, licence demerit points, accident

damage (including while parked, which is often

used as a cover-up for the driver’s own driving

errors), plus fuel consumption and tyre wear,

should all be collated, and used in conjunction

with the psychometric test.

Is profiling the answer?

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Employers need to take a more active role

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drivers if we are to achieve meaningful change

to an accident record which it is estimated

sees a third of all fatal road accidents in

New Zealand wiping out drivers who are on

company business.

There is no shortcut to safer driving, and if

we want to get this appalling record sorted, we

all need to roll up our sleeves and get involved.

After-pArtyAnother big debate among overseas fleet

specialists is the subject of drink-driving. We

are all aware of the legal limits, and most

company vehicle drivers act responsibly most

of the time. But what happens after the Friday

afternoon sales meeting, or the end-of-week

get together in the workshop, or the meeting in

the pub after work?

How much alcohol is consumed, and how

many company vehicles are then driven by

people who may not pass a breathalyser test?

More to the point, do you have a drink-

driving policy in your company? Do you

discourage it, or in fact tacitly encourage it by

allowing your staff to have a couple of toots

after work at the end of the week?

And what happens on Monday morning,

when someone comes in obviously under-the-

weather after a well-lubricated barbeque on

Sunday? Do you test your staff to see if they’re

still legally drunk from the night before?

Do you do anything? Or do you just hope

that “she’ll be right, mate,” and move on to

something less contentious?

Moving one step further, but on a similar tack,

what is your attitude towards illegal drugs in the

workplace? Do you even have a policy?

Not lecturing – just giving you something to

think about!

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Introducing the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander. It’s more advanced and

more refined than ever. There are new 2.0L and 2.4L Smart MIVEC

Petrol engines, which are up to 20% more efficient, as well as a new

2.2L Diesel option. You’ll drive even more cleanly and greenly with

the new Eco Mode system. You’re kept very safe, thanks to ABS

with EBD, Active Stability and Traction Control. VRX models feature

e-Assist, which incorporates Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward

Collision Mitigation. Choose from 2 or 4 wheel drive for even more

grip. The interior has been redesigned completely, with distinctly

European styling, seven seats and a seven-inch touch screen with

Satellite Navigation and audio controls on VRX models. The only

things you’ll recognise from the previous model are the superb ride

and the unbeatable Diamond Advantage Warranty. This all-new

and rather smart package can be yours from $39,990 + ORC*.

Specifications vary between models. Price listed is for 2.0L 2WD LS model – 4WD VRX model shown. Visit www.mmnz.co.nz for Diamond Advantage Warranty terms and conditions. Price excludes On Road Costs of up to $750 for Petrol models and $950 for Diesel models, which includes Registration, WoF and a full tank of fuel.

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Introducing the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander. It’s more advanced and

more refined than ever. There are new 2.0L and 2.4L Smart MIVEC

Petrol engines, which are up to 20% more efficient, as well as a new

2.2L Diesel option. You’ll drive even more cleanly and greenly with

the new Eco Mode system. You’re kept very safe, thanks to ABS

with EBD, Active Stability and Traction Control. VRX models feature

e-Assist, which incorporates Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward

Collision Mitigation. Choose from 2 or 4 wheel drive for even more

grip. The interior has been redesigned completely, with distinctly

European styling, seven seats and a seven-inch touch screen with

Satellite Navigation and audio controls on VRX models. The only

things you’ll recognise from the previous model are the superb ride

and the unbeatable Diamond Advantage Warranty. This all-new

and rather smart package can be yours from $39,990 + ORC*.

Specifications vary between models. Price listed is for 2.0L 2WD LS model – 4WD VRX model shown. Visit www.mmnz.co.nz for Diamond Advantage Warranty terms and conditions. Price excludes On Road Costs of up to $750 for Petrol models and $950 for Diesel models, which includes Registration, WoF and a full tank of fuel.

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Holden says the local small car wagon segment is currently dominated by the Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30 which account for more than 70 percent of sales in the segment, and the majority go to private and business buyers with the government and rental buyers taking a much smaller percentage.

While wagon sales in the small car segment only account for more than eight percent of the segment we suspect this will continue to grow as buyers continue the trend to downsize from the large and medium vehicle segments, and as more small wagons become available.

In New Zealand, Holden is specifically targeting the fleet and business buyer with the Korean-built Cruze wagon so it will only be offered with a 2-litre turbo-diesel engine in CD specification and a 1.8-Litre petrol engine in CD and CDX specification and all

Plugging the gapsHolden will continue to plug the gaps in its vehicle line-up in 2013. Robert Barry recently drove the new Cruze CDX wagon in Australia and summarises his first impressions.

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have six-speed automatic transmissions.Sadly we don’t expect to see Holden

offering its 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine in this variant nor do we expect to see the sport orientated SR and SR-V specification models which are offered in the Australia-built Cruze sedan and hatch models.

The Korean-built Cruze wagon also does without the electro-mechanical steering and watts-link bars for the rear suspension which improved the sharpness and comfort of the Aussie-built cars.

However the Cruze CD wagon does mirror the Cruze CD sedan and hatch for standard equipment which includes six airbags, air-conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth with voice recognition, iPod integration, rear park assist, auto-headlamps, cloth upholstery and 16-inch steel wheels. Additionally the wagon gets roof rails as standard too.

The Cruze CDX wagon also matches its premium-feel sedan and hatch siblings with leather upholstery, climate control, heated front seats, chrome highlights, front fog lamps, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift handle and 17-inch alloy wheels. Roof rails are again standard on this model too.

In terms of space in the cargo area the Cruze wagon is almost a mid-size vehicle being only 19 litres shy of the current Mazda6 wagon. There are 500 litres with the seats up (versus 519 in the Mazda6) and 1478 litres with the seats folded down. There is plenty of head and leg space for 180cm tall people in the rear seats, and throughout the cabin the car feels spacious and comfortable.

Thanks to the geometry of the torsion beam rear suspension the new Cruze Wagon is blessed with a flat cargo floor and a practical low loading lip which allows large and heavy items to be easily stowed without the need to strain your back unnecessarily.

Naturally being the biggest variant in the Cruze line the customer pays a bit more for the additional 80 litres of space of the wagon over the hatch, but pricing is still

prices: 2013 Holden Cruze wagonPetrol 1.8-Litre CD $33,400 Petrol 1.8-Litre CDX $36,000Diesel 2-Litre CD $38,400

competitive, the 1.8-litre CD petrol auto retails from $33,400, the 2-litre CD diesel auto retails from $38,400 and the more luxuriously appointed 1.8-litre CDX petrol retails from $36,000.

On the road the Cruze wagon provides a quiet and comfortable ride but the inline 103kW 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine often struggles with the weight of the car on steep inclines, however the six-speed automatic does its best to keep the car torqueing along. Performance from the engine overall is adequate rather than overtly sporting, but this is all in keeping with the cars function as a practical load carrier.

In summary the new Cruze wagon is a comfortable and competent vehicle that nicely plugs the gap in Holden’s small car line up and further strengthens the companies offer to the fleet and private market.


One size fits allMazda recently introduced its newly facelifted CX-9 to the

motoring media and Robert Barry discovered the changes

are more than skin deep.

Large seven-seat all-wheel-drive crossover vehicles such as the 3.7-litre V6 Mazda CX-9 continue to grow in popularity among fleet and private buyers because of their versatility, commanding road presence and luxury appointments.

Unlike other markets, Mazda New Zealand has restricted its CX-9 model line-up to just one vehicle in leather-clad Limited specification with 4WD as standard from $65,490. It also says that the CX-9 will comfortably sit two adults in the third row of seats, which some of its competitors do not.

While Mazda New Zealand says it could have also offered a cheaper CX-9 in a GSX specification with cloth upholstery for around $60,000, but at that price point a $5,000 increment is inconsequential to the buyer and tlarge SUV customers prefer AWD and they also want all the bells and whistles available to them.

The 2013 model year CX-9 certainly delivers more bells and whistles than the previous generation, with an upgraded Infotainment system featuring Bluetooth

and iPod connectivity, 10-speaker 277 watt Bose audio, MP3/WMA-compatible six-disc audio, steering wheel mounted audio controls, TomTom satellite navigation, a colour touchscreen with reverse camera display and speech-recognition systems based on an intuitive HMI (Human Machine Interface).

The most striking change for the new vehicle is that the front and rear adopts the Kodo – Soul of Motion – exterior design which first appeared on its smaller sibling the CX-5, and is soon to appear on the all-new Mazda6 sedan and station wagon later this year..

The broad chrome-plated Kodo wing that has become the new family face of Mazda has been introduced to the front of the CX-9., with redesigned with front xenon headlights and new rear combination lamps.

Front fog-amps with chrome-plated bezels and LED daytime running lamps with a halo ring light guide around the headlamp are standard in the New Zealand model. The door mirrors feature side indicators, heater

and reverse tilt-down function for added safety when reversing, in addition to the reversing camera. The rear-tailgate now opens or closes electrically.

On the safety front there’s a range of active safety technology, including forward obstruction warning (FOW), lane departure warning (LDW), and high beam control system (HBCS).

The FOW system uses a camera to detect and alert the driver to the possibility of an imminent collision, while the LDW uses a camera to “see” lane markings and warns the driver of an unintentional lane departure.

HBCS automatically switches between high and low beams based on surroundings, while blind spot monitoring (BSM) uses radar to monitor and alert the driver to vehicles approaching from behind on either side of the car.

Mazda has carried over the 204kW MZI 3.7-Litre V6 engine with no changes, allied to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual override.

Once you’ve climbed into the driver’s seat of CX-9 and shut the barn-like doors, you immediately feel at home in the spacious interior, as the instrumentation is clearly laid out in the usual Mazda-fashion and all the controls are easily found and used.

There’s three-zone climate air conditioning with independent control for the rear occupants and power sliding and tilt glass sunroof directly overhead the driver and front occupant, so ventilation is not an issue.

The CX-9 is no sports car; it’s a large comfortable cruiser that prefers to travel in a straight line, but the AWD system provides assurance when you are faced with a winding road, and there is surprisingly little body roll, which will please the rearmost occupants.

At more than five metres long and almost two metres wide the CX-9 is a large vehicle and feels it even from behind the wheel, so the newly introduced land departure warning and blind spot monitoring systems aren’t just gimmicks, they are actually very helpful features when you are travelling down the motorway.

In summary the changes to the one-size-fits-all CX-9 are certainly more than skin deep and will no doubt surprise and delight those buyers who are looking for comfort, value and amenity in a luxury seven seat vehicle.

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Barina CDX hatch

The well-specified new Holden Barina CDX brings a raft of engineering improvements and refinements to the small car class which should translate into more fleet and private sales.

At the end of October 2012 the segment was led by the Suzuki Swift, in second place was the Toyota Yaris, with the Ford Fiesta in third and the Mazda2 fourth overall. At this time the Barina was in fifth place overall, so Holden hopes that the addition of the improved CDX hatch will attract more buyers into the showroom and improve its ranking in the sales figures.

In terms of specification, for an incremental $2,000 over the CD, the Barina CDX offers buyers more kit and amenities, including the new Holden MyLink infotainment system.

MyLink integrates the Barina’s radio with a compatible Smartphone or stored media through Bluetooth, auxiliary jack or USB. Holden says this allows drivers to enjoy simple, safe and personalised connectivity while their Smartphone is stowed.

Holden will launch the MyLink system with the Stitcher Smart Radio embedded application. Additional applications that the system is compatible with include Pandora Internet radio, TuneIn radio and the BringGo navigation app which will run through the Smartphone’s 3G or 4G service.

Expect to see Pandora, TuneIn and BringGo launched locally during the first two quarters of 2013.

As part of the $2,000 price increment

Barinas with more SparkThanks to some engineering refinements, the new Holden Barina CDX and

the Barina Spark automatic are much improved for the 2013 model year,

says Robert Barry after a brief drive in Melbourne.

from the CD hatch, the Barina CDX also receives front fog lamps, reverse park sensors, 7-inch colour touch screen, leather wrapped steering wheel and transmission shifter, Sportec seat trim, heated front seats, trip computer, storage tray under the front passenger seat, sunglasses holder, and chrome exterior accents.

But more importantly from a fleet buying perspective, Holden has introduced a new six-speed automatic gearbox in the Barina CDX which it says offers an improvement of 10 percent fuel economy over the previous model year Barina, and it is available as an option on the entry level Barina CD.

While I couldn’t confirm the fuel economy on our brief test drive around the rural roads of northern Melbourne, I can confirm that the new electric power steering combined with the new 17-inch alloy wheel and tyre

package, and the retuned suspension, has transformed the Barina from being a bland but competent pool car into a surprisingly decent and fun-to-drive light hatchback.

The new automatic is much better than the previous models; shifts are much slicker, and there is far less of a tendency to “hunt” for the appropriate ratio when driving up or down an incline.

Local development on the Barina’s suspension by Holden’s Australian engineers in conjunction with the global team in Korea has produced a more sure-footed vehicle in the CDX. It felt very taut and composed as we crisscrossed some Victorian switchack roads, and there was noticeably less body roll. Compliance over corrugations and lumpy chip sealed road is also much improved.

Barina Spark CD automatic

The Barina Spark has always been a nippy, easy-to-park, urban-orientated runabout, and while it may only have a four-speed automatic, the addition of this two-pedal transmission has transformed the CD into a much more user-friendly option.

The model year 2013 Barina Spark CD has also gained the benefit of Bluetooth connectivity and steering-wheel mounted phone controls, electric power steering, remote flip key, hill start assist and a fuel-saving neutral idle feature. It’s also had a bit of a cosmetic makeover including a new look front grille, side skirts, headlamps and tail lamps in addition to a body colour rear spoiler.

We felt the two-pedal Barina Spark actually works better than the manual version; the engine power seems to be well matched to the gear ratios, and the small vehicle had no problem keeping up with the bigger vehicles on the launch drive programme, even with two decent-sized Kiwi blokes and their luggage on board.

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The range is complete. Now there's an Amarok for everyone.Available in a range of reliable, hi-performance TDI Diesel engines, including the Twin Turbo TDI, 2WD and 4Motion high/low 4X4 drive variants, Double or Single cab, Manual and Auto.

The Amarok Double Cab Highline and Standard models are the first 4WD utes in the New Zealand market to receive a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. The Double Cab enables you to carry up to 5 people comfortably, with a payload capacity of up to 1.15 tonnes. Available in either two-wheel drive or 4Motion high/low ratio 4X4 drive variants with a range of features to suit your lifestyle.

The Amarok Super Single Cab is considered to be the classic 'workhorse'. Class leading in cabin room and tray space while boasting an extremely low fuel consumption from only 7.5 litres per 100 kms.

The much anticipated Amarok 8-speed Automatic is class-leading, not only does it improve drivability on and off road, but it also provides the optimum in fuel economy. Combined with our high performance Twin Turbo TDI engine with 4Motion permanent 4X4 drive, it thumps out an impressive 420Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm, and its 3 tonne towing capacity means you never have to leave the boat behind.

We can go on, but talking about it them will never compare to driving one. Which one do you want to test drive?Call Poll or Bernie on: 0800 AMAROK

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The Volkswagen Amarok Ute is here. Test drive it now.The much-anticipated Amarok has arrived. And true to its badge, it sets the standard in its class.

Available in a range of reliable, hi-performance TDI Diesel engines, including the Twin Turbo

TDI which thumps out an impressive 400Nms of torque from 1,500 rpm, making towing a cinch.

Its highly fuel-efficient engine technology, combined with an 80-litre fuel tank means you can

go up to 1,000 kms# between fuel stops. With the roomiest cabin in the market, there’s more than

enough space for the family, or for the boys. Along with impressive performance, the Amarok

Double Cab Highline is the first Double Cab 4WD ute in the New Zealand market to receive a

5-star ANCAP safety rating. It also boasts the largest load area, with a payload capacity of up to

1.15 tonnes - so equipment like quads and dirt bikes can be loaded in and out easily. And its 2.8

tonne towing capacity means you’ll never have to leave the boat behind. The Amarok is available

in either two-wheel drive or 4Motion high/low ratio all-wheel drive variants, with a range of

different features to suit your lifestyle. We could go on. But talking about it will never compare

to driving it. So call us on to arrange a test drive .

The new Amarok. Priced from $43,000*

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Tough. And smart.Where other utes get stuck, the Amarok gets going. It unites cross-country mobility, flexibility and efficiency like no other pickup. You won’t believe it until you’ve driven it.

Call Continental Car Services Volkswagen on 0800 AMAROK to book your test drive today, and see why we are New Zealand’s number one Volkswagen Commercial Dealership.

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The range is complete. Now there's an Amarok for everyone.Available in a range of reliable, hi-performance TDI Diesel engines, including the Twin Turbo TDI, 2WD and 4Motion high/low 4X4 drive variants, Double or Single cab, Manual and Auto.

The Amarok Double Cab Highline and Standard models are the first 4WD utes in the New Zealand market to receive a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. The Double Cab enables you to carry up to 5 people comfortably, with a payload capacity of up to 1.15 tonnes. Available in either two-wheel drive or 4Motion high/low ratio 4X4 drive variants with a range of features to suit your lifestyle.

The Amarok Super Single Cab is considered to be the classic 'workhorse'. Class leading in cabin room and tray space while boasting an extremely low fuel consumption from only 7.5 litres per 100 kms.

The much anticipated Amarok 8-speed Automatic is class-leading, not only does it improve drivability on and off road, but it also provides the optimum in fuel economy. Combined with our high performance Twin Turbo TDI engine with 4Motion permanent 4X4 drive, it thumps out an impressive 420Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm, and its 3 tonne towing capacity means you never have to leave the boat behind.

We can go on, but talking about it them will never compare to driving one. Which one do you want to test drive?Call Poll or Bernie on: 0800 AMAROK

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Call Continental Car Services Volkswagen on 0800 AMAROK to book your test drive today, and see why we are New Zealand’s number one Volkswagen Commercial Dealership.

Commercial Dealer of the Year for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011.

Sold the most commercial vehicles in NZ for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011

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Forester gets EyeSightFor 2013 the new Subaru Forester XT

Premium receives a new turbocharged 2-litre boxer engine, Subaru’s EyeSight system, the SI-drive system and a plethora of luxury specification. While people may like or loathe the front grille design of the Subaru Forester XT Premium, the rest of the vehicle will meet their expectations, because it’s a luxuriously appointed sports crossover wagon that blends comfort and performance into a user-friendly package.

For 2013, the Forester XT Premium receives a new direct injection technology

(DIT) 2-litre turbocharged boxer engine which is a development of the naturally aspirated unit found in the new BRZ Coupe which was launched late in 2012.

Subaru says the DIT engine produces 177kW at 5,600rpm and torque of 350Nm at 2,400rpm.

Another change of tack for the entire 2013 Forester range being launched this month is that the old automatic transmissions have been deleted in favour of the more fuel efficient Subaru Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Using the SI-Drive system with intelligent, sport and sport # (sharp) driving modes we found that the new Lineartronic CVT makes good use of the turbocharged power available from the DIT engine.

Whether you’re pottering quietly around the city or having a play around a back country road, the Lineartronic CVT provides seamless instantly acceleration and it isn’t unduly noisy or flarey as other transmissions of this type, drivers can also opt to manually control the gearbox through its eight manual “steps”.

The Lineartronic CVT equipped Forester models also come with the new X-Mode function which the company says makes it easier for drivers to safely navigate badly kept roads, slippery surfaces and steep hills, with just one switch which is located in front of the transmission selector.

When X-Mode is engaged, at 40km/h or less, status information is displayed on the multifunction display, including hill descent control and vehicle dynamics control. Subaru says that X-Mode centralises control of the engine, all-wheel drive, brakes and other critical components to help ensure safe driving even on poor surfaces.

The hill descent control system helps maintain a constant speed.

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Holden Colorado 7 It’s been a decade since Holden had a body-on-frame 4x4 wagon in its

product line-up. Robert Barry sampled the new Colorado on-road and

off-road recently in Melbourne.

Ten years is a long time between drinks, and when the last of the 4WD Holden Jackaroo and Monterey wagons rolled off the dealers’ yards in 2003, no-one at GM could have foreseen the explosion in SUV sales almost a decade later.

Holden is now running very hard to plug the model gaps in its SUV offer, and the “tough truck” Colorado 7, which was designed in Brazil for international markets, will be joined later this year by the compact Korean-built Holden Trax SUV.All New Zealand bound Colorado 7 models have a 5-star NCap safety rating, and are sourced from GM Thailand, where they are built in the same Rayong factory as the Colorado Ute.

The new Colorado 7 ventures into popular territory currently occupied by other ute-based wagons such as the Nissan Pathfinder, which is heavily related to the Navara, and the Mitsubishi Challenger which is all-Triton underneath. Two grades of trim are on offer, the Colorado 7 LT with 16-inch alloy wheels and cloth upholstery, and the Colorado 7 LTZ with 18-inch alloy wheels and leather upholstery. Hill descent control, rear park assistance, Bluetooth connectivity, and a reversing camera are standard on both models as is a six-speed automatic transmission. The towing capacity with a braked trailer is three tons.

Interestingly, the difference in alloy wheel size correlates to a difference in minimum ground clearance. Holden quotes the LT at 219mm of ground clearance while the LTZ said to have 231mm of ground clearance! Both have a 30 degree approach angle, a 22 degree

departure angle and a 22 degree ramp breakover angle.

All Colorado 7 models are equipped with the same four-cylinder 132kW/470Nm Duramax 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine as the Ute, but it feels and sounds a great deal quieter and more refined in this application.

Although it’s clearly based on the Colorado utility, the chassis of the new 7 has been engineered independently with a bias towards passenger comfort. Up front is an independent double wishbone suspension while at the rear there is a five-link live axle suspension setup.

Inside the cabin the Colorado 7 offers a flexible seven-seat layout, with as many as 30 storage spaces located throughout. The dashboard set up is very similar to the Colorado Ute but has a nicer tactile and quality feel to it, and we found the electrically adjustable leather seats in the LTZ are firm but comfortable for long journeys on- road and off-road. No seat heaters though – a minor minus point.

For maximum flexibility the Colorado 7’s second row has 60/40 split folding seats which can be stowed in a forward tumble motion with a single latch in the seat back. The second row seat backs also recline by up to six degrees, while the third row has a 50/50 split configuration. Both rows fold to create a flat load space.

There’s a 235-litre rear cargo area with the third row in use, which increases to 878 litres with the third row folded into the floor. Additional storage is available with the second row tumbled (1,780-litres) and folded (1,830-litres).

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rows benefit from roof-mounted air conditioning controls with four air vents, a nice touch which allows them to choose a temperature suited to their needs, rather than being controlled from up front by the driver and front seat occupant.

Driving impressions

On the tarmac at low and higher speeds the cabin of the Colorado 7 is noticeably quieter to travel in than the Colorado ute on all types of road surfaces, and the levels of noise, harshness and vibration from the engine and suspension are noticeably improved over the Pickup, too.

The ride quality and handling of the 7 are also more car-like than the ute’s, but occasionally over corrugations and bumps, a mild pitching from the rear suspension still subtly reminds you that this is a tough truck and not a large all-wheel-drive crossover such as the Ford Territory or Mazda CX-9.

From urban Melbourne the media party headed northeast to the Toolangi State Forest for a brief off-road excursion to test out the low range gearbox and the hill descent control systems.

Recent rain had turned the normally dry and sandy forestry roads into a slippery challenge, particularly on one steep incline, where mud and rocks almost defeated one driver who had managed to gum up his road tyres with muck and debris.

As we were the second-to-last vehicle to cross this particular incline, I selected low ratio second gear and squeezed the accelerator gently. The Colorado 7 responded perfectly and we bounced steadily over the rocky muddy patches and up to the crest of the hill without any drama.

Though the off-road drive was short, it provided enough difficult terrain and fording conditions to suggest that the Colorado 7 is equally capable off the beaten track as its ute sibling.

Where the more luxury-orientated Colorado 7 will score more Brownie points over the workaday Colorado ute for private and fleet buyers, will be its ability to carry seven passengers in comfort or five occupants and a considerable amount of luggage with greater ease and efficiency.

the Colorado 7 offers a well specified off-roader for family and fleet users.

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MB fighting backMercedes-Benz is determined to get back

into pole position in the luxury market in New Zealand, says new Australia and NZ CEO Jurgen Sauer, fresh from an eight-year stint as the head of Mercedes-Benz in Russia.

“We want to bring forward our business in New Zealand , and what we show today will help a lot,” he said at a preview of new products due to be released this year.

“New Zealand is important for us. It’s not the biggest, but it’s an important market. We are behind BMW and Audi in New Zealand, but we are working hard to change that.”

Ben Griffin, general manager of Mercedes-Benz New Zealand, introduced a whole raft of new models which were scheduled to go on a road show to Mercedes dealers across the country, and which will come on sale during the year.

The new A-Class, which goes on sale here in March, is probably the most important model in the Mercedes armoury for 2013, with keen pricing that takes the A-Class head-on against its German luxury opponents, especially with its design change from the “sit-up-and-beg” appearance of the previous model to a low-

slung sporty four-door coupe look.Engines range engines from 90kW to 155kW,

with emissions from 135g/km and a best-in-class drag coefficient of 0.27. The standard specification includes, amongst other things, the radar-based collision prevention assistance system and reversing camera. Starting at $46,900 for the A 180 BlueEfficiency with automatic transmission.

All feature a start/stop function as standard, as well as the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission with paddle shift as standard.

The top-of-the-range 2-litre A 250 Sport gets 18-inch AMG alloy wheels with 235/40 R 18 tyres all round, together with red brake callipers, as well as an a AMG-developed front axle and a suspension that has been configured to match.

Models: A 180 BE, 1,595cc, 90 kW, 5.8L/100km,$46,900; A 200 BE 1,595cc, 115kW, 6.1L/100km, $54,900; A 200 CDI BE, 1,796cc, 100kW, 4.6L/100km, $54,900; A 250 Sport, 1,991cc, 155kW, 6.6L/100km, $64,900.

Less important, but interesting nevertheless, is a blinged-up version of the standard C250 coupe, the AMG Sports

Package Plus, which features an AMG sports suspension, more-direct speed-sensitive sports steering, a sports exhaust system, and a more sporty transmission configuration, as well as a matt paint finish exclusively available for these models.

Most important, they have a power upgrade to 150kW/350Nm, as well as 18-inch wheels, AMG body styling to the front apron, side sill panels, rear apron, and an AMG spoiler, while insidfe there are sports seats and steering wheel, red stitching, and AMG floor mates. This package became available from mid-November.

We also saw a rare CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake Edition 1, a limited edition model of which only five have been allocated to Australia and New Zealand, and which will be delivered to customers at least three months before the official New Zealand launch of the AMG model.

The CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake Edition 1 comes with a 24kW increase in power to 410 kW and 100Nm more torque, to 800 Nm, over the standard AMG variant.

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Old fleet worries MTANew Zealand’s average vehicle age belies

huge regional variations, and many of the vehicles outside of the main cities are much older and have many fewer modern safety features, MTA says.

The commonly-accepted average age of vehicles on New Zealand roads is 13 years – which is still old, compared to those we benchmark ourselves against.

However, Ministry of Transport (MoT) figures obtained by MTA also show startling variation across the country, with a significantly older fleet outside of the three main population centres. As an “average” is effectively an arithmetic midpoint, says the MTA, for every brand new vehicle you see, its 26-year-old counterpart is still operating, somewhere in New Zealand.

MTA has found the average registered vehicle age also generally gets older the further south you travel, with huge regional variation.

By region, Waimate has the oldest fleet in the country, at an average age of 17 years, followed by Tasman and Waimakariri. The newest cars in the country, by region, are registered in Auckland, North Shore

and Wellington – not surprising, as this is where the majority of company-owned vehicles are based.

“This isn’t just about driving a new car with all the mod-cons – the increasing number of old, often poorly-maintained, vehicles has serious safety implications for anyone who travels on the roads of New Zealand,” MTA spokesman Ian Stronach says.

Features such as airbags and ABS braking, once only installed on high-end luxury models, have become standard on newer vehicles. Vehicle construction technology has got much better, too. These factors drastically increase the chances of survival for vehicle occupants in serious crashes.

“The world was very different in 1996, but the majority of our vehicle fleet was built then or before,” says Stronach.

MoT data shows that, in 2000, NZ-new vehicles were being scrapped at 18 years (on average), and used imports scrapped at 15 years (on average).

However, as more modern vehicles are increasingly reliable and durable, and many New Zealanders are feeling the economic squeeze, they are holding onto their cars longer. In 2011, NZ-new cars were still being

scrapped after 18 years, but the average scrapping age of imported used vehicles had climbed to 19 years.

Added to the unique New Zealand driving environment, many New Zealanders adopt a casual approach to vehicle servicing.

An MTA survey carried out in July this year found 51 percent of vehicles needed work done on the day they were booked in for a warrant of fitness, so they could pass the minimum test for road safety. The most common faults picked up were bald tyres, non-functioning windscreen wipers, and broken indicator, stop and headlights – easily noticeable, fundamental and worryingly overlooked requirements for safe driving.

Old cars, poor maintenance and challenging roads add up to make driving in New Zealand more dangerous than it needs to be. MTA considers this is even more reason to keep the current vehicle inspection system – the best time to consider changing the frequency of warrant of fitness inspection is when the average vehicle on the road is 10 years old.

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Euro Ncap has crash tested some of Europe’s best-selling business and family vans using protocols that are more true-to-life than the current legal tests for these van-based vehicles.

The safety organisation is calling on manufacturers to offer these vehicles with higher levels of safety equipment and for legislators to review their lenient legal safety requirements.

In the tests, the Ford Transit Custom was the only vehicle to score five stars. The Hyundai H1 scored three stars. The Fiat Scudo also scored three stars, while the Renault Trafic scored two

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stars. Some of these vehicles are also rebadged and sold by other manufacturers. The Fiat Scudo is available as the Peugeot Expert and Citroën Jumpy. The Renault Trafic also sells as the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro and Nissan Primastar.

Dr Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general of Euro Ncap, said: “This time around Euro Ncap has focused on van variants that offer eight to nine seats. These vehicles are often used for business or considered by families as alternatives to large MPVs. Being derived from commercial van platforms, these people-carriers are updated less

regularly and are generally less equipped for safety than normal passenger cars.”

Some manufacturers are responding to Euro Ncap’s call and have committed to better equip light commercial vehicles when sold as family cars. The Ford Transit Custom, designed with Euro Ncap’s protocol in mind, features among other items curtain airbags that improve protection in the severe pole side impact test.

The vehicle also received recognition in Euro Ncap’s Advanced rewards scheme for offering Lane Keep Assist, an important accident prevention technology, as an option to customers.

Fiat has also responded to Euro Ncap’s assessment. The manufacturer is making safety features such as the front passenger airbag and a speed limitation device standard in more markets. The Scudo’s Peugeot and

Citroën sister models are doing the same.

“We are optimistic that the safety of these vehicles will advance significantly in the next few years,” said van Ratingen. “By and large this is a neglected vehicle category that from a safety perspective is still immature. Per legislation, these vehicles have never had to be well-equipped with safety technologies. Not all offer electronic stability control as standard and most provide poor protection for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians in the event of a collision.”

The protocols used by Euro Ncap to test family and business vans are slightly adapted from those used for passenger cars. The car safety organisation has designed its protocol to encourage greater fitment of safety equipment and to promote all-round protection to car occupants and other road users.

Volvo Car Corporation is now ramping up production of the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid ahead of first customer deliveries in early 2013. After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars from model year 2014.

The assembly of the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid has been successfully integrated on the same production line as the regular powered V60, V70, XC70, S80 and XC90 models at the Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The integration in the standard production flow gives the plug-in hybrid buyer the possibility to choose in principle all options available for the standard V60. The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the synthesis of close cooperation between Volvo Car Corporation and Swedish electricity supplier Vattenfall. The two companies have financed the development project jointly.

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New range from Turtle WaxFor those who like to look after their company vehicle, Turtle Wax has introduced its new Ice Premium Care range with a new formulation

which is said to give a longer-lasting shine and better protection.The new formula consists of synthetic polymers blended

with carnuba waxes, and the product requires just a single application.

Turtle Wax says the new product repels dirt, dust and road grime, and makes it easier to remove bugs, tree sap and bird droppings.

In addition it fills in surface swirl marks and can be applied in direct sunlight, while protecting against UV rays.

Unlike many conventional waxes that leave a white residue, Ice Premium Care can be applied to virtually all exterior surfaces of the vehicle, including flat paint, rubber mouldings, plastic trim, glass and chrome without staining or leaving a residue. However it is not for use on oxidised finishes.

The prime product in the range is Ice Premium Care Liquid Wax, but other products in the range include Ice Premium Care Wash 2 in 1, which removes dirt and grime with thick, lubricating suds and rinses clean so as not to leave water spots; Ice Premium Care Spray Wax, which not only shines but also hides minor scratches and swirl marks,

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The Volkswagen Golf 7, which is to be launched here soon, has received a top five-star rating by Euro Ncap safety testers, and also won the award for innovations in the area of integral safety at the Euro Ncap Advanced Awards.

Along with Lane Assist and Front Assist, the key systems proactive occupant protection, and the standard multi-collision brake, were recognised as pioneering safety innovations.

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Time for a change in attitudeYou wouldn’t let an employee handle a chainsaw without proper training. Yet there are many more deaths while

driving on the job in New Zealand than there are from chainsaw accidents – as many as one in three of total

road fatalities – and not enough driver training.

Company managements have a responsibility to ensure their employees have a safe and healthy workplace, but how many realise that for many of their workers this extends to the motor vehicles they drive while on the job?

Driver training has been proven to save lives, and on a financial level, fewer accidents save downtime, cut repair costs, save on unnecessary duplication of staff (as in employing temporary staff to stand in for employees off work as a result of an accident), while proper training programmes can result in lower insurance premiums.

But it has to be the right sort of driver training.

According to Britain’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA): “There is evidence that some driver training courses tend to concentrate on vehicle control skills and place too little emphasis on attitudes, behaviour, risk assessment, and hazard perception skills.”

And from a study done at the University of Turku in Finland (where they really understand the need for car control): “Efforts to make novice drivers drive more safely on slippery roads by means of special courses have mainly failed. In order to understand why the courses have failed, the views of instructors and students on the goals of skid training courses were compared.

“The importance given to anticipating vs manoeuvring skills was analysed. After completing a skid training course, students in four Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) assessed manoeuvring skills to be equally important to anticipating skills in the courses.

“However, instructors assessed anticipating skills to be more important than manoeuvring skills. The differences between the assessments of instructors and students were the same in all four countries.

“Manoeuvring exercises are widely used in the courses, although the main purpose of these courses is to develop anticipating skills. The exercises may give students the impression that manoeuvring skills are more important than anticipating skills.

“Manoeuvring exercises also increase their self-confidence and may lead to underestimation of the risks involved, resulting in, for example, driving at higher speed.”

So what’s the answer?Well, it’s highlighted in the Finnish study:

the main purpose of a driving course should be to develop anticipating skills.

And the latest safe driving bulletin from Australia’s fleet services Innovation Group - which is circulated to fleet managers here and in Australia – points to the driver’s attitude as a problem area.

“When an employee is required to drive due to the nature of their role, a lax management attitude on driver safety can have a profound impact on their driving behaviour,” says the bulletin.

And Mary Williams, director of road safety organisation Brake, and a leading UK spokesperson on fleet driver safety, sums up the approach of management towards the safety of their drivers as: “A growing mood of intolerance that is developing towards ‘sloppy management’ of fleets which risks the lives of employees through a complacent attitude to safety.”

And she says it’s time for a change to the lack of interest many fleets show towards safety issues, including driver training.

The underlining theme of a recent presentation Mary made to the Institute of Mechanical Engineers in London, suggests that businesses need to reach a balance between emphasising the financial imperatives to their

employees (who require the use of motor vehicle as part of their employment), and the importance of road safety.

“Successful businesses owe a lot of their success to how well their management communicates information to their employees when it comes to financial goals, and the same should apply to the road safety attitudes their employees should adopt,” she says.

“The message needs to be supported by an appropriate policy and mandated, conveying a mind-set which aims to minimise risks at all times, through the appropriate attitude.”

Ms Williams has worked with Dr Will Murray, research director at leading road safety company Interactive Driving Systems. Dr Murray has been involved in a number of studies of driving conditions and safety in New Zealand.

There are three main areas of driver training currently in place – behind the wheel (BTW) training, computer-based programmes, including online, and simulators.

Dr Murray questions the effectiveness of BTW training when used exclusively to improve car control skills, and says practical training needs to be focused on developing the desirable attitudes and behaviour of drivers who are at risk.

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“In light of such criticism from researchers, and because of industry feedback, many BTW trainers have expanded their programmes to focus on wider issues such as fleet reviews, risk assessment, management policy and driver handbooks,” he says.

However, he concedes that training to cope with difficult conditions, such as mud or ice, remains important for drivers who have to deal with such conditions on a regular basis, such as forestry workers, first responders, and the like.

Although there has been some criticism of computer-based systems, Dr Murray favours this area of driver training, and has been involved with research and development of such a system in New Zealand, Interactive Driving Systems’ Virtual Risk Manager. See www.virtualriskmanager.net/nzacc for more details.

However he stresses that these systems should be used as the

basis for an holistic approach to risk assessment, management and training.

The third area of training, the use of simulators, is constantly growing, particularly in highly specialised, expensive, or dangerous training.

Simulators also have potential for more basic training, says Dr Murray, but there are limitations – on the number of people who can be trained at a time, high capital and fixed costs, and the need for trainees to have to go to a static simulator (although some simulators can be taken to the workplace).

He says that no matter what programmes a company finally chooses, it is important for organisations considering driver training to have an effective risk management process in place, shaped by a detailed understanding of the costs and risks involved.

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National Advanced Drivers School car control courses are aimed primarily at fleet operators of all sizes, who wish to ensure that their drivers are safe as they can make them on the road.

The school has a three-course programme, with the bulk of its business being centred about its core level one course.

The level two course isdesigned as a refresher and to be a bit more challenging, as is the three, the latter as a refresher course for those who have maybe completed both the level one and two courses but adds a few more variations.

This course has also been designed to be used for team building.

The school also offers on request corporate drive days, product launches for motor vehicle manufacturers, and performance days, and is also willing to tailor courses to meet specific requirements.

The school has a team of well-trained and highly experienced instructors, some of whom have been with the school for more than 15 years.

Each attendee’s skills assessment report is mailed back to the client within 24 hours after the completion of the course, so issues can be addressed immediately, particularly if there are safety issues.

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Hit while parked – or not?Driver training is not just about safety in the marketplace. It’s also about

limiting insurance claims and repair downtime. But what happens if your

company vehicle drivers are not telling the truth, the whole truth, and

nothing but the truth? Will Murray reports.

In all the motor claims data, and at several fleet client meetings, as well as in our day-to-day discussions with motor fleet insurers and other industry suppliers recently, a recurring theme has been the on-going incidence of “Damage caused to vehicles while parked”.

This is not a new issue. Research analysing fleet claims data from around the world over the past 20 years has continually shown that a high percentage of fleet vehicle insurance claims happen at low speed, and that parking and manoeuvring is a perennial issue worthy of more attention by the fleet industry.

Based on the work of Interactive Driving Systems across the global motor fleet industry, “Hit while parked” incidents are invariably one of the top five collision types encountered by most organisations, particularly car and small commercial vehicle

Figure 1 – Hit wHile parked incidents

Description Car % Commercial % Total %

Damaged while parked - known third party 842 2 1,860 3 2,702 3

Damaged while parked - unknown third party 8,275 24 10,730 16 19,005 19

All other types 26,126 74 52,929 81 79,055 78

total 35,243 65,519 100,762

fleet, and especially when telephone-based reporting is in place.

Most recently, we undertook the following detailed analysis

based on 100,000+ motor fleet insurance claims, of which 22 percent overall, and 25 percent for cars, were classified as “Damage while parked”.

Although relatively minor in nature, “Hit while parked” events are a serious issue for the fleet sector – with the 100,00 plus events in Figure 1 representing more than £13-m (NZ$25-m) in direct damage costs, at an average of £600-£700 (NZ$1,140-1,330) per event to repair.

Given the extent and cost of the problem, the following guidance focuses on three case studies and provides information on likely causes and potential solutions. Some key issues discussed are:• Obtaining the facts to get good data, to allow targeted policies, procedures, coaching, appropriate vehicle selection and journey/site risk assessment.• The financial and other implications of “Hit while parked” claims. • Accurate data, which is vital for selecting the correct type of management, driver, vehicle or site-based interventions.


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australian Fleet data

claim type claims costs ($)

Damage while parked 18% 11%

Reversing 16% 11%

Hit rear 15% 21%

Hit object 14% 11%

Other (23 cat) 11% 11%

Right of way 9% 14%

Undetected 7% 6%

Animals 5% 6%

Hit stationary vehicle 3% 3%

Lost control 2% 6%

• Policies that allow for genuine cases, but ensure drivers are not better off by being selective with the truth when reporting events.

Our experience in three specific claims analysis projects with major clients in the US, UK and Australia (Figure 2) can shed a great deal of light on the issue of “dents” inflicted on vehicles by drivers called “damaged or hit while parked”, “damage found”, “driver unknown”, “unreported”, “it wasn”t me”, “driver other” or “properly parked vehicle”. These types of incidents are also sometimes called “justs” - oh boss I’ve “just” noticed some damage on my vehicle but I’m not sure how it go there!

provides a great deal of insight into the “Hit while parked” type of incident. In the Australian case in Figure 2, when the data was analysed further, the project sponsor in the client company was identified as having made such a claim himself.

In the discussions that followed he admitted “off the record” that the incident had actually involved his wife crashing his company car as she was manoeuvring in their own driveway. He told us that the easiest way for him to get a “no questions asked repair” was to report it as a “Damage while parked” event. Interestingly, the project sponsor has since won a major safety award for helping the company to implement the much more rigorous Internet-enabled incident reporting, investigation and recording programme developed as part of the project.

In the UK case in Figure 3, there are two types of “Hit while parked” data, those where

the third party is know (3.4% of all claims) and those where the third party is not (14.6% of claims). Our research suggests that these should be treated separately, because the first figure is more certain than the second – as third party evidence is available.

Countermeasures we would recommend: • Implementation of detailed procedures, coaching, guidance, rules and work instructions for drivers, supervisors, managers, workshop staff and claims handlers.• Ensuring that when “Damage while parked” incidents are reported by drivers they give complete information, particularly on the exact time, location address and type.• Better reporting, recording, investigation and analysis of incident types and locations to identify at-risk staff and particular hotspots. “Hit while parked” incidents should be investigated with as much rigour and depth as all other event types – so that it is not seen as an easy way to report incidents despite what actually happened. • Developing a campaign and “blitz” on “Hit while parked” incidents.Review of vehicle selection and scheduling policies to ensure that the correct vehicles are being allocated to the correct jobs.• Using plug and play or mobile phone based telemetry data to monitor vehicles and drivers involved in repeated “Hit while parked” or “damage found”

type incidents.• Encouraging honesty in reporting and better memory retention, with strong consequences for drivers found to be not reporting truthfully. • Targeted coaching interventions aimed at parking and manoeuvring, and the importance of honest and accurate claims reporting by drivers.• Making “Hit while parked” an at-fault incident type when there is no known third party or witness; or changing the name to “Inappropriate parking”.Detailed analysis of parking offences by drivers.• Improved risk assessment of locations, such as car parks and company or customer sites, where there are recurring problems.• Improved communications and guidance for drivers on safe parking.

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The data in Figure 2 helps confirm the view that slow speed maneouvring, including “Hit while parked” incidents are a major problem in terms of the number of incidents, if not quite so in terms of the proportion of costs or cost per incident.

In the Australian data in Figure 2, “Damage while parked” incidents was the most common claim type (18 percent of all events), but only made up 11percent of the total costs and had a relatively low cost per claim of $1,080. Typically, higher speed incidents, particularly those involving more than one vehicle, will cost more than a slow speed parking related incident.

Further analysis of the data


What lies ahead?Last year, 2012 saw a surprisingly buoyant market with more than 100,000

new vehicles sold and no doubt the majority were purchased by private

and public fleets. Robert Barry talks to the leasing and fleet management

industry about what lies ahead for 2013.

Procurement trendsA recent newcomer to the New Zealand

market, Auckland-based Maxxia Asset Management, says it received more Trans-Tasman tenders in 2012 than in previous years.

“There seems to be a concerted move towards Trans-Tasman tenders to maximise buying power,” says Maxxia’s Kerry Rice.

“For SG Fleet the main procurement trend has been sourcing vehicles that are fit for purpose,” says managing director Geoff Tipene. “Our client base has very specific needs and as a result we work very closely with the client and third party suppliers.

“We try to deliver a vehicle that will reliably perform the duties required by the client while maintaining all health and safety requirements but a commercially competitive price.”

Optifleet director Jack Gordon-Crosby says his company has seen an increase in the number of clients entering into long term agreements with vehicle distributors for the supply and ongoing servicing of motor vehicles. He says there is a greater tendency towards long term relationships rather than one-off purchases.

“Value for money (considering whole of life costs) is almost always the most important consideration in procurement,” says Jack.

“Every organisation has their own unique preferences and as a result weightings in the evaluation process. To some it may be important to have a green fleet, and therefore sustainability credentials will be weighted higher than in other fleets. Generally though, it comes down to total costs.”

“The dramatic downsizing (in category of vehicle) of fleet vehicles experienced over the last few years has probably reached its practical limit, with clients now looking to enhance ‘fit for purpose’ characteristics within the fleet,” says ORIX fleet sales manager Nigel Bell-Booth.

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who have seen their company supplied vehicle drop several category sizes, companies are now looking for innovative vehicle choices that will achieve multiple competing fleet targets.

“In particular, the growth of the compact SUV sector has been noticeable and ORIX expect this category to become the predominant vehicle choice in tool of trade fleets over the next few years.

Supply chainAccording to Nigel Bell-Booth, supply on

passenger vehicles is generally back up to speed following the Japanese Earthquake, however the legacy of the Thai floods continues to have a dramatic impact on the

availability of many of the major ute brands.“While production is now back up to

speed, the backlog of orders internationally has resulted in significant lead / delivery time delays across the market,” he says. “This is expected to continue into the near future and requires lease companies to carefully plan and pre-order stock, along with realistic management of client expectations.”

“Our clients have certainly had to look at alternative vehicles this year due to shortages of preferred light commercial vehicles with a prime example being the Ford Ranger,” says Kerry Rice.

“We have been lucky that in many cases we have been able to source suitable alternatives such as Mazda BT-50 and Nissan

Navara pickups instead.”

Finance options Nigel Bell-Booth says that Sale and Lease

back is still a very popular option as it offers business owners the opportunity to realise the equity in an owned fleet, as well as benefiting immediately from the inherent advantages of leasing.

“Of particular note has been the interest expressed in this product by many SOE’s and public sector organisations, primarily as a result of the Government’s restriction on funding over the next few years,” says Nigel.

“These organisations have seen sale and leaseback as a variable way to free up capital and continue to meet their budgetary targets under the new funding regime.”

Disposal trendsThe buoyancy of the used vehicle market

has been the real trend for 2012 according to Geoff Tipene.

“SG Fleet finds the best results come from disposing our vehicles through trade and public auctions. Using this process allows for full transparency and gives us real and accurate data for both forecasting residuals and assisting with client reviews,” he says.

Jack Gordon-Crosby agrees with these sentiments: “The auction houses are still the most efficient and effective means to dispose of motor vehicles and the bulk of the clients we work with continue to see the value in using this channel.”

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to be rolled over in the first half of 2013,” says Kerry Rice. “But even with the number of larger fleets being replaced we expect that residual values will continue to hold firm through this period.”

“This area has been and always will be, a tricky one,” says Geoff Tipene. “When a used market is strong and the fleet management operators (FMO) are not incurring losses you tend to see confidence and increased residual values, but unfortunately history shows that eventually the markets or vehicle segments will reset for whatever reason. As quickly as used prices drop so do the residual values with adverse effects on customer rentals.

It is my opinion that apart from a downward decline in future values on ‘end of line’ or ‘run out’ models residuals have remained fairly stable with increases in the more popular and safe segments.”

The legacy of the de-fleeting during the 2008-2009 years of the GFC have meant that quality ex-lease stock availability is currently very low, says Nigel Bell-Booth.

“Coupled with the downturn in the importation of Japanese second-hand vehicles and the general low levels of quality stock in the market, second-hand values have been pushed up across all disposal channels,” he says.

“Of particular note is the significant fall in popularity of large six cylinder vehicles, and the increase in customer interest in SUV’s, which have resulted in a significant respective decrease and increase in second-hand values.”

Benchmarking and utilisationBenchmarking is still very much a relevant

practise within the fleet industry, according to Geoff Tipene.

“At SG we are fortunate to have nationally-based clients that have like for-like vehicles in their fleet. This fleet structure allows us at a client’s quarterly

review to benchmark cost centre to cost centre, business unit to business unit, region to region and industry to industry, he says.

“Benchmarking this way highlights the exceptions in a fleet and gives the internal manager reason to raise questions regarding the cost performance of a vehicle(s), business unit or even reward if running costs are below industry standards.”

“Too many organisations are still leaving value and/or cost savings on the table when purchasing, running and disposing of their fleets, because they don’t have an accurate handle on the lifecycle costs of their existing assets,” says Jack Gordon-Crosby.

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“Often they don’t have technology and tools to capture and report on actual fleet running costs, and true utilisation. Fleet procurement specialists are well placed to help organisations identify all opportunities to reduce total fleet costs.”

Sales forecast

Kerry Rice says that all indications are that growth will continue in the first half of 2013 but albeit at a slower pace than 2012, however in the second half of 2013 he feels there will be a levelling off

as most of the larger fleets will have been replaced by then.

Jack Gordon-Crosby is bullish about the prospects for new vehicle sales in 2013: “Based on what we are seeing, we predict a growth in new vehicle sales of a minimum of 10 percent in the coming year.”

Geoff Tipene says that he personally feels new vehicle sales in 2013 will hit the high 90,000 mark rather than cracking the 100,000 unit sales as there was a great deal of rental car purchasing in 2012 which in his opinion contributed to artificial growth in the new vehicle market.

There are more than 240,000 cars on New Zealand roads aged 16 years and over which are clearly nearing the end of their economic life, which is one contributing factor to the strength of residual values for newer vehicles, as well as the restriction on second hand imports to vehicles which meet emission and safety standards.

Annually New Zealand also scraps more than 190,000 vehicles through deregistration, accidents, and vehicles which are permanently taken off the road.

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Alliance boosts FleetPartners

A recent global strategic alliance with Paris-based ALD Automotive and Chicago-based Wheels Inc., has allowed FleetPartners NZ to offer greater ecionomies of scale, says MD Dennis Kelly, with the alliance creating a network covering 43 countries, and with 1.3-million vehicles under management, of which FleetPartners has more than 50,000 vehicles across Australia and New Zealand.

Says Dennis: ”When FleetPartners became a key part of the international alliance with ALD Automotive and Wheels, it was seen that the combined alliance would strengthen our ability to provide a unique international perspective for New Zealand-based companies and those international companies that have

operations based here. “This international approach, when

combined with our sister company in Australia, allows FleetPartners to offer greater economies of scale, a wider range of services and underlines our individual approach to our customers here in New Zealand.

“Since the alliance we have seen evidence of increasing co-operation between the alliance members in our region, allowing FleetPartners to move to both pan-Tasman and globalised service provisions.

“In addition the experience around the globe allows FleetPartners to be truly innovative in an ever-changing fleet market. By recognising the trends around the world we are able to develop solutions for our customers that will reduce cost and business risk for their fleet operations.

“We have seen examples of international alliance customers seeking FleetPartners’ support both here in New Zealand and in Australia. Due to the opportunity and the work being generated by the Alliance FleetPartners has invested in a dedicated International Alliance Manager who co-ordinates the Alliance in the Pan Tasman area.

He said much of the success of the international alliance can be attributed to the levels of communication between the three companies, including global teleconference meetings to exchange ideas and opportunities for all regions.

“This level of co-operation is unique in the fleet industry and the blend of ideas provides clear direction for fleet both here in New Zealand and other markets. New Zealand customers are seeing increased service levels and for their sister companies in Australia and around the world, which allows for true fleet accountability and cost reduction for our customers.”

Wheels, Inc., which pioneered the concept of auto leasing in 1939, provides a full range of specialised services to help corporations manage their vehicle fleets, while its holding company, Frank Consolidated Enterprises, is a $2-billion company that currently ranks as the largest privately held fleet management company in North America.

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This is particularly noticeable in the medium segment and the SUV segment, both of which have expanded this year, while the rapid reduction of models across the large car segment of the last few years has largely levelled off now.

You will no doubt notice a few key vehicles missing from the guide this year - namely the Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Golf and Subaru Forester. This is because as we go to print new models of each are due to be

launched, so having the old prices and specs in this Buyer’s Guide was largely irrelevant.

The respective manufacturer’s websites will have details and prices of the new vehicles as they are released, and we will publish details and road tests of them over the coming months as we get our hands on them.

Because we can’t include literally everything, there have to be limits. As such we have excluded anything overtly sporty, as well as convertibles and coupes

and any car or SUV that is priced over our “executive” cut-off of $75,000.

This year we have redesigned the pages to include more information, so there are no special codes you have to worry abaout.

However, as far as automatic transmission is concerned, this can mean either a conventional automatic, a CVT (continuously variable transmission), an automated dual clutch transmission or any variation of these types.

Last year saw an overall rationalisation of most

manufacturer’s ranges in New Zealand, with a number

of them quietly dropping slow-selling models. However,

a surprising number of all new models introduced has

taken up the space.


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Alfa Romeo Mito PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Multiair Sport $39,990 3/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1368 99 230 5.6 126 5 StarMultiair Sport $42,990 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1368 99 230 5.6 126 5 StarMultiair QV $42,990 3/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1368 125 250 6.0 139 5 Star

Alfa Romeo MitoSmall and perfectly formed, the undeniably stylish three-door Mito is the perfect antidote to the ubiquitousness of the Mini. Except it isn’t as much fun to drive and isn’t built to BMW quality standards.Pros: looks great; has strong, economical engines.Cons: ride is a bit grim; Italian build quality; expensive for what it offers.

Chery J1 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.3 5 Door $12,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1297 62 122 6.7 n/a 3 Star

Chery J1If price is your biggest concern, then you will struggle to get cheaper than the J1. But with a spartan interior, no stability control and only two airbags, there is very little else to get excited about with the J1.Pros: price, price, price. And a good warranty.Cons: only two airbags, no stability control, seems to be thirstier than something this small should be.

Citroen C3 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

VTR $27,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 88 160 6.9 122 5 Star

Citroen C3Where Citroen’s DS cars are all stylish and quirky, the ordinary C cars have gone for a far more conservative approach. And the C3 is no exception to this rule. A competent small car that offers nothing above the pack.Pros: a bit different; good looking; comfortable; practical.Cons: unrefined four-speed auto; expensive.

Citroen DS3 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

DSPORT EGS $29,990 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1397 70 136 5.5 127 5 StarDSTYLE $37,990 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 88 160 7.0 160 5 StarDSPORT $39,990 3/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1598 115 240 6.7 155 5 Star

Citroen DS3Distinctive, quirky and massive fun to drive, the DS3 is everything the car it is based on – the C3 – isn’t. A fantastic interior layout adds to the fun, but the DS3 even manages to be slightly practical. The EGS transmission in the base 70kW model is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, while the manual 115kW turbo range-topper is an absolute firecracker.Pros: fantastic, distinctive looks; great handling and ride; surprisingly practical for a three-door.Cons: only auto is a four-speeder; looks may be a bit too distinctive for some.

Audi A1 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.4 TFSI $39,800 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 90 200 5.3 122 5 Star1.4 TFSI Sport $42,800 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 90 200 5.3 122 5 Star1.4 TFSI Sport Plus $47,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 136 250 5.9 139 5 Star

Audi A1The A1 disguises its VW roots impressively with a fantastic interior, strong engines and top-notch build quality. You do pay a hefty premium for it though. The five-door Sportback works better than the original three-door both in terms of looks and as a concept – it just makes more sense, for some reason.Pros: incredible build quality; well equipped; brilliant engines; great handling.Cons: expensive; pop-up screen in dash is utterly pointless.

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Daihatsu Sirion PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.3 5 Door $18,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1298 64 120 5.8 137 4 Star1.3 5 Door $19,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1298 64 120 6.4 151 4 Star1.5 SX $23,490 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1495 76 138 6.7 157 4 Star

Fiat 500 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Lounge $26,990 3/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1368 64 131 6.3 149 5 StarLounge $29,490 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1368 64 131 n/a n/a 5 Star

Ford Fiesta PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX $23,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1596 89 151 6.1 146 5 StarLX $25,490 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1596 89 151 6.1 146 5 StarLX $26,990 5/hatch Manual Diesel I4/1560 66 200 4.4 117 5 StarZetec $25,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1596 89 151 6.1 146 5 StarZetec $27,490 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1596 89 151 6.1 146 5 Star

Holden Barina Spark PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

CD $16,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1206 59 107 5.6 128 4 StarCD $18,490 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1206 59 107 5.6 128 4 Star

Holden Barina PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

CD hatch $22,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1598 85 155 6.8 155 5 StarCD hatch $24,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 85 155 6.7 153 5 StarCD sedan $24,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1598 85 155 6.7 154 5 StarCDX hatch $26,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 85 155 6.4 146 5 Star

Daihatsu SirionCheap and cheerful, but owned by Toyota – what more do you want? The Sirion has been around for a while now, but still manages to represent good value for money and still looks good, even if it does lack the cheeky retro knowing wink of its predecessor.Pros: great build quality; good engines; surprising fun to throw around.Cons: starting to show its age; upper-spec SX model is getting a bit pricey.

Fiat 500Utterly cheerful, but not THAT cheap, the 500 is a surprisingly good car once you learn how to drive it. Like an Italian, that is; flat out everywhere. Extraordinarily impractical, but it still attracts the looks, so makes a good promotional opportunity.Pros: look at it! You just want to hug it; surprisingly good build quality; great dynamics.Cons: slightly grim ride; awful seating position for taller drivers; no room anywhere.

Ford FiestaThere is only one car in the segment that is more enjoyable than the Fiesta – the Suzuki Swift Sport. The difference is the Fiesta offers the same level of enjoyment across the entire range. High spec and massive fun, but also impressively practical and comfortable, the Fiesta is a hard one to go past.Pros: great dynamics, fizzy engines and brilliant transmissions; looks good; well-specced at every price point; very comfortable.Cons: built down to a price.

Holden Barina SparkFunky, fantastic looks and a unique interior hide a decidedly average attempt at a compact city car underneath. Still, it is remarkably cheap for what is on offer, although it desperately needs more power.Pros: funky looks; inspired interior design; perky around town.Cons: desperately needs more power; cheap materials.

Holden BarinaA good-looking, well-specced contender that suffers from cheap materials and poor build quality. Looks great inside and out, but inside it suffered from cheap materials. Frugal and zippy around town, it needs more power to be a decent open road cruiser.Pros: frugal; looks great; well-priced.Cons: underpowered; poor auto transmission; cheap interior.

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Honda JazzEasily the most intelligent packaging of any small car, just wrapped up in an extremely conservative package. The “magic seats” in the rear of the Jazz are a folding masterpiece to be applauded, but the rest of it is a car that does what it is supposed to do, but nothing more.Pros: swallows a remarkable amount of cargo thanks to its genius packaging; open and airy; ridiculously easy to park.Cons: dull and dreary engines; ordinary handling; a bit expensive.

Honda Jazz PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

S $24,700 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1496 88 145 6.4 151 5 Star1.3S $24,700 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1339 73 127 5.8 137 5 StarS $27,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1496 88 145 6.7 159 5 Star1.3S $27,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1339 73 127 6.6 156 5 StarSport $29,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1496 88 145 6.7 159 5 StarIMA TBA 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1339 72 167 4.5 107 5 Star

Honda City PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

S $29,500 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1496 88 145 6.6 156 5 StarL $32,875 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1496 88 145 6.6 156 5 Star

Hyundai i20 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GL $25,490 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1396 74 136 5.3 126 5 StarGL $25,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1396 74 136 5.9 140 5 StarGLS $25,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1396 74 136 5.3 126 5 StarGLS $26,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1396 74 136 5.9 140 5 Star

Kia Picanto PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX ISG $18,590 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1248 64 123 4.3 100 5 StarLX $18,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1248 64 123 5.3 125 5 StarEX $20,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1248 64 123 5.6 130 5 Star

Kia Rio PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX ISG $22,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1396 80 137 5.3 124 5 StarLX $23,490 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1396 80 137 6.4 150 5 StarLX $24,990 5/hatch Manual Diesel I4/1396 66 220 4.3 113 5 StarEX $25,790 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1396 80 137 6.4 150 5 Star

Honda CityBasically a Jazz sedan, the City comes across as less than the sum of its parts. Without the magic seats and resulting incredibly load-swallowing ability, you are left with a fairly ordinary, uninspiring small sedan. Not terrible, just lacking in much to elevate it above the pack.Pros: easy to manoeuvre; well-built.Cons: dull and dreary engines; ordinary handling; expensive.

Hyundai i20The last i20 was an underdone facelift that didn’t live up to Hyundai’s increasingly high standards. And the new one is, unfortunately, much the same. While it packs in an incredible amount of kit for the price, the woolly handling, weird steering and underpowered engine do it no favours.Pros: looks great; packs a remarkable amount of kit for the price; practical and roomy.Cons: extraordinarily strange steering; needs more power.

Kia PicantoThe new Picanto may have shed its cute looks and bargain-basement pricing appeal, but it has more than made up for it by becoming an attractive, well-equipped and remarkably manoeuvrable, grown-up city car.Pros: looks great; characterful, fuel-sipping engine; good levels of spec across range.Cons: clunky four-speed auto ‘gearbox robs power and ruins performance; ISG auto stop-start function has a mind of its own.

Kia RioOn paper the Kia Rio has all the indications that it will be a fabulous car, but unfortunately a low-tech four-speed auto trans, lethargic petrol engines, and poor handling dull what is otherwise a great-looking, well-equipped, comfortable little car.Pros: well-built; well-specced; looks fantastic; great pricing; diesel manual well worth considering.Cons: lacklustre handling, most unimpressive in the wet; four-speed auto.



Mazda2 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Classic $23,245 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1498 76 137 6.4 n/a 5 StarClassic $24,645 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1498 76 137 6.8 n/a 5 StarSport $25,155 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1498 76 137 6.4 n/a 5 StarSport $26,555 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1498 76 137 6.8 n/a 5 Star

Mini PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Ray $29,200 3/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1598 72 153 5.4 127 5 StarRay $31,900 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 72 153 6.7 156 5 StarCooper $36,200 3/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1598 90 160 5.8 136 5 StarCooper $39,200 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 90 160 6.7 156 5 StarCooper D $40,600 3/hatch Manual Diesel I4/1560 82 270 3.8 99 5 StarCooper D $43,600 3/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1560 82 270 4.1 110 5 StarClubman Cooper $41,200 3/wagon Manual Petrol I4/1598 90 160 5.9 138 5 StarClubman Cooper $44,200 3/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1598 90 160 6.8 158 5 StarCooper S $44,200 3/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1598 135 240 6.3 146 5 StarClubman Cooper D $45,600 3/wagon Manual Diesel I4/1560 82 270 3.9 103 5 StarCooper S $47,200 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 135 240 6.7 155 5 StarClubman Cooper D $48,600 3/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1560 82 270 4.2 115 5 StarClubman Cooper S $49,200 3/wagon Manual Petrol I4/1598 135 240 6.3 146 5 StarClubman Cooper S $52,200 3/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1598 135 240 6.7 156 5 Star

Nissan Micra PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

ST $22,600 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1498 75 136 6.6 156 4 StarTi $24,100 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1498 75 136 6.6 156 4 Star

Mazda2While it may be getting on in years, the little Mazda2 still more than holds its own in the super-competitive super-mini segment. Great looks, strong engines and tenacious handling mark it out as a good pick, but the old four-speed auto gearbox lets it down a little.Pros: attractive; fun to drive; spacious; comfortable.Cons: been around for a while; four-speed auto saps performance; plasticky interior.

MiniStarting to get a bit long in the tooth now, the Mini is still a fantastic car to drive. While the hatch is largely impractical, the Clubman does add a bit of useful load space. Strong engines, great transmissions and brilliant handling are the Mini’s strong points. Lack of usable space, the overly retro interior and age its weak points.Pros: massive fun to drive, even the lower-powered models; still looks cool; brilliant diesel.Cons: impractical; getting on now.

Nissan MicraDespite a new body and new platform, the littlest Nissan still relies on “proven technology” under the bonnet, with the retention of the previous model’s engine and transmission. While this no doubt helps makes the Micra cheaper than the likes of a Ford Fiesta, it does make it feel older as well.Pros: looks a lot more normal than old one; lighter and more fuel efficient; great around town.Cons: looks a lot more ordinary than the old one; sluggish auto; out of its depth on the open road.

Peugeot 208Great fun to drive, great looking, sharply-priced and remarkably easy to live with, the 208 would be the complete package. Except Peugeot has seen fit to saddle it with the quirky old four-speed auto transmission. Everything else is brilliant, though.Pros: great engines; clever, well-laid out interior; perky handling.Cons: four-speed auto; dash-dominating touch screen is a bit useless without sat nav (which is on its way).

Peugeot 208 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Active $23,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I3/1199 60 118 4.5 104 n/aActive $25,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 88 160 6.7 154 n/aAllure $28,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 88 160 6.7 154 n/aAllure $29,990 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 88 160 6.7 154 n/a

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Skoda Fabia PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.6 $23,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 77 153 7.5 180 4 StarTSI 77 $30,500 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1197 77 175 5.3 124 4 StarvRS $35,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 132 250 6.2 148 4 Star

Suzuki Alto PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $17,250 5/hatch Manual Petrol I3/996 50 90 4.5 107 4 StarGLX $19,550 5/hatch Auto Petrol I3/996 50 90 5.2 124 4 Star

Suzuki Splash PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $18,500 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1199 69 118 5.1 118 4 StarGLX $19,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1199 69 118 5.7 131 4 StarLTD $21,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1199 69 118 5.7 131 4 Star

Suzuki Swift PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GL $20,500 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1372 70 130 5.5 132 5 StarGLX $22,500 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1372 70 130 5.5 132 5 StarGLX $23,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1372 70 130 6.2 147 5 StarLTD $23,500 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1372 70 130 5.5 132 5 StarLTD $24,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1372 70 130 6.2 147 5 StarRS $24,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1372 70 130 5.5 132 5 StarRS $26,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1372 70 130 6.2 147 5 StarDiesel $25,990 5/hatch Manual Diesel I4/1297 55 190 4.2 109 5 StarSport $27,500 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1586 100 160 6.1 144 5 StarSport $28,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1586 100 160 6.5 153 5 Star

Skoda FabiaBrilliant VW Polo-based supermini brings cute, quirky looks and crisp handling to the party. Strangely, not quite as cohesive a package as its German sibling, the Fabia still makes for a compelling and convincing option.Pros: great engines and transmissions; sharp handling; individual looking.Cons: firm ride; plasticky interior; individual looking.

Suzuki AltoSmall, cheap and basic, the Alto is transport at its barest form. Except it isn’t actually all that cheap for what it is. The tiny 996cc three-cylinder engine is enthusiastic and the highlight of the package. Cheap build quality is the lowlight.Pros: perky engine; cheap to run.Cons: poor build quality; cheap materials; not actually that cheap.

Suzuki SplashNot as good as a Swift sums up the Splash nicely. Built down to a price, the Splash fails to impress dynamically, but also in terms of packaging and build quality. A cheap car at a price not much cheaper than the Swift.Pros: looks good; eager engine.Cons: poor auto trans; poor handling; low-rent interior; poor finishing.

Suzuki SwiftA blistering success since the last model was launched, and it is easy to see why. The new Swift improves on the last car’s woeful rear legroom, but pretty much leaves the good bits alone, making it a strong contender in the compact segment. The manual Sport is still the most fun you can buy for under $100,000.Pros: usable rear seats now; practical and fun; cheap to run.Cons: looks too much like the old one; price creeping up.



Toyota Yaris PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

YR $23,580 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1299 63 121 6.3 147 5 StarYR $24,080 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1299 63 121 5.7 134 5 StarYR $25,580 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1299 63 121 6.3 147 5 StarYRS $27,780 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1497 80 141 6.3 147 5 StarSedan $30,830 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1496 80 141 6.7 160 5 Star

Toyota Prius C PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

L1 $31,280 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1497 74 111 3.9 90 n/aL2 $32,280 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1497 74 111 3.9 90 n/aS-Tech $35,280 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1497 74 111 3.9 90 n/a

Volkswagen Polo PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

63kW $22,500 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1390 63 132 5.8 135 5 Star63kW $25,750 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 63 132 5.8 135 5 Star66kW $29,750 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1197 66 160 5.3 124 5 StarCrossPolo $35,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1197 77 175 5.5 128 5 StarGTi $38,250 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 132 250 5.9 139 5 Star

Toyota YarisA cheerful, almost characterful small Toyota that does pretty much everything well and very little wrong. It’s not the most exciting compact car on the market, but it’s not exactly as boring as it might have been either.Pros: decent handling; 1.3 manual surprisingly fun; very practical and roomy; easy to live with.Cons: a bit bland; four-speed auto nothing special; interior attractive but very plasticky.

Toyota Prius CUsing last-generation Prius hatch technology, the Prius C downsizes (and downprices) into the compact segment, with remarkably good results. Less demanding that you change your driving style than the larger Prius, remarkable fuel consumption figures can be coaxed out of the C with very little effort.Pros: great looking; surprisingly decent handler; good value for money; loads of kit.Cons: cheap for a hybrid, but still quite expensive for a compact; plastic interior.

Volkswagen PoloA brilliant little car with huge presence, massive character and fantastic dynamics. Practical, economical and nippy, the Polo is a true class leader, with the GTi making a thoroughly wonderful (if expensive by segment standards) hot hatch.Pros: wonderful dynamics; great interior; surprisingly roomy.Cons: CrossPolo pretty redundant; 7-speed DSG a few gears too many for the 63kW.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Multiair $46,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1368 125 250 5.8 134 5 StarMultiair $49,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1368 125 250 5.2 121 5 StarJTD $52,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1956 125 350 4.5 119 5 StarQV $54,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1742 173 340 7.6 177 5 Star


1.4 TFSI $47,400 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 92 200 5.8 137 4 Star1.4 TFSI Sport $51,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 92 200 5.8 137 4 Star2.0 TDI $54,900 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 5.4 143 4 Star2.0 TDI Sport $59,400 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 5.4 143 4 Star1.8 TFSI Sport $59,400 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 118 250 6.7 158 4 Star

BMW 1 Series PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

116i $49,700 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 100 220 5.7 132 5 Star118i $55,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 125 250 5.9 137 5 Star118d $56,600 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1995 105 320 4.5 118 5 Star125i M Sport $64,600 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1995 160 310 6.6 154 5 Star


1.6 5 Door $16,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1597 87 147 8.9 n/a 3 Star


VTI $29,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 88 160 7.0 165 5 StarTurbo EGS $39,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 115 240 6.4 148 5 StarTurbo EGS $39,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1560 82 270 4.2 109 5 Star

Alfa Romeo GiuliettaYet again stunning looks tug at the heart, while the rational side screams “NO!” Just not anywhere near as loudly as with other Alfas. Looks great, has strong engines, and is a blast to drive. Pros: sporty, sexy looks in a practical package; good engines,Cons: it IS quite expensive for what it is; still the lingering spectre of long-term Alfa reliability. Or lack of it?

Audi A3With a new model due imminently, the current A3 is starting to show its age. It does still hold up relatively well though, especially with the current range of engines. Keep an eye on www.audi.co.nz for details of the new model.Pros: great handler; strong, modern engines; excellent packaging.Cons: due for replacement.

BMW 1 SeriesMX-5-style RWD dynamics in a practical five-door package and a range of fantastically strong, ridiculously economical engines make the 1 Series a truly compelling prospect. Packaging woes and stripped-out nature of the last car largely resolved now, too.Pros: perfect blend of ride comfort and handling; well-priced for what comes standard now; not a bad engine in the range.Cons: while the looks have been improved, it is still a bit crook from some angles.

Chery J3More impressive than its smaller sibling, the J1, the Chery J3 offers remarkable value for money, providing the purchaser is willing to travel back in time about 10 years and likes Korean cars of that era – as that is exactly what it feels like.Pros: like the J1, price and warranty; an impressive level of standard spec for the price; six airbags.Cons: thirstier than it should be; still no stability control.

Citroen C4Stuck in a deeply competitive segment, the C4 struggles to offer anything to really make it stand out. Bland styling and conservative spec mask a decent car, but oddball transmissions make life more difficult than they should.Pros: comfortable; frugal engines.Cons: bland styling; strange EGS transmission not to all tastes.

holden.co.nz *Lease offer available from 8 February 2013 to 30 April 2013. Monthly lease price based on 36 months/45,000 kms non-maintained operating lease and includes GST but excludes on-road costs and any accessories. Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer or discount and is available to GST-registered companies only. Offer is subject to Holden Financial Services standard fi nancial terms and lending criteria. Holden Financial Services is a division of MARAC Finance Limited.

Business confi dence.

The Holden Cruze range. There’s a lot to feel good about. Right now, the road ahead couldn’t be smoother than behind the wheel of a stylish, new Holden Cruze. In a choice of body styles, including the all-new Sportwagon, as well as a selection of engines and powertrains, Cruze offers value you’ll fi nd hard to beat. On the top-of-the-range SRi-V model you can expect driver-friendly technology, including touch-screen satellite navigation and a premium DVD audio system. Across the range, Bluetooth® with voice recognition and the highest possible, 5-star ANCAP safety features come as standard. Holden Cruze. From as little as $450 per month* for the Cruze Sedan CD 1.8L Manual. It’s one good reason to approach 2013 with confi dence.

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So Chic $44,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 115 240 6.4 148 5 StarSo Chic $45,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 120 240 7.7 178 5 StarSo Chic $46,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1560 82 270 4.2 109 5 StarSport Chic $48,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1598 147 275 6.4 149 5 Star

Ford Focus PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Ambiente $32,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1596 92 159 6.4 149 5 StarAmbiente $34,490 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1596 92 159 6.4 149 5 StarTrend $35,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1999 125 202 6.6 154 5 StarTrend $38,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 5.4 142 5 StarTrend $40,490 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 5.3 139 5 StarSport $41,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1999 125 202 6.7 156 5 StarTitanium $46,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1999 125 202 6.7 156 5 StarTitanium $46,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1999 125 202 6.7 156 5 Star

Holden Cruze PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

CD $30,400 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/1796 104 176 7.0 160 5 StarCD $30,900 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1796 104 176 7.0 160 5 StarCD $31,900 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1796 104 176 7.4 169 5 StarCD $32,400 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1796 104 176 7.4 169 5 StarCD $33,400 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1796 104 176 7.5 174 5 StarCD Turbo $33,900 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1364 103 200 6.9 158 5 StarCD Turbo $34,400 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1364 103 200 6.9 158 5 StarCDX $35,400 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1796 104 176 7.4 169 5 StarCDX $36,000 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1796 104 176 7.5 174 5 StarSRI Turbo $36,400 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1364 103 200 6.6 151 5 StarCD $36,900 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1998 120 360 6.7 125 5 StarCD $37,400 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1998 120 360 6.7 125 5 StarSRI Turbo $37,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1364 103 200 6.9 158 5 StarCD $38,400 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1998 120 360 6.8 127 5 StarSRI-V Turbo $38,900 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/1364 103 200 6.4 146 5 StarSRI-V Turbo $39,400 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1364 103 200 6.4 146 5 StarSRI-V Turbo $40,400 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1364 103 200 6.9 158 5 StarSRI-V Turbo $40,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1364 103 200 6.9 158 5 Star

Citroen DS4A strange blend of SUV ride height and sports car handling makes the DS4 a slightly confused proposition that is fantastic to drive, but hard to understand. Impractical rear doors with windows that don’t wind down are quirky, but pointless as rear legroom is woeful. Strange, but great fun.Pros: fantastic handling; great ride; turbo Sport Chic is very quick.Cons: high seating position at odds with sporty handling; stupid model names; it’s just weird.

Ford FocusWhen this generation of Focus was launched, it was a brilliant car that did very little wrong, except it was too expensive. Ford has fixed that now, so it is merely a brilliant car that does very little wrong. Well specced, supremely comfortable and dynamically brilliant, the Focus takes it right up to the VW Golf, and then some.Pros: hatch looks great; fantastic quality materials used; Titanium model packed with spec; fantastic dynamics and comfort; well equipped.Cons: sedan and wagon look a bit boring though; hard plastics well hidden, but still present.

Holden CruzeThe little car that just keeps getting better and finally proves that Holden CAN make something other than a Commodore. Series II facelift bought a number of improvements that completed the Cruze package nicely, and the new 1.4-litre petrol engine is an absolute cracker.Pros: ride, performance and handling vastly improved; slick looks; very well equipped.Cons: some interior surfaces are cheap; old 1.8-litre petrol is a waste of time.

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Honda Civic PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.8S $32,900 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/1798 104 174 6.8 161 5 StarEuro S $32,900 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1798 104 174 6.1 148 5 Star1.8S $34,900 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1798 104 174 6.7 159 5 StarEuro S $34,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 104 174 6.5 155 5 Star2.0S $38,500 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4.1997 114 190 7.5 178 5 StarEuro L $38,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 104 174 6.5 155 5 Star2.0N $39,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1997 114 190 7.5 178 5 StarIMA $39,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1498 82 172 4.4 104 5 Star

Honda Insight PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

SX $35,600 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1339 72 167 4.6 106 5 StarE $38,800 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1339 72 167 4.6 106 5 StarN $40,000 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1339 72 167 4.6 106 5 Star

Hyundai Accent PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.6 $31,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1591 91 156 6.4 151 5 Star1.6 $31,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1591 91 156 6.4 151 5 Star1.6 CRDi $34,490 5/hatch Manual Diesel I4/1582 94 260 4.4 119 5 Star1.6 CRDi $34,490 4/sedan Manual Diesel I4/1582 94 260 4.4 119 5 Star1.6 Elite $35,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1591 91 156 6.4 151 5 Star1.6 Elite $35,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1591 91 156 6.4 151 5 Star1.6 CRDi $34,490 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1582 94 260 5.6 148 5 Star1.6 CRDi $35,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1582 94 260 5.6 148 5 Star

Hyundai Elantra PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.8 $35,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1797 110 176 7.1 170 5 Star1.8 Elite $39,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1797 110 176 7.1 170 5 Star1.8 Elite Ltd $41,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1797 110 176 7.1 170 5 Star

Honda CivicA car of two halves, which is probably why Honda insists that the dreary sedan and the brilliant Euro hatch are two different cars – they certainly feel it. Ignore the sedan and head straight for the hatch if you care for great handling, impressive ride comfort, sexy styling and remarkable practicality.Pros: the hatch – it looks great, handles great and is brilliant around town.Cons: the sedan – cheap materials, lethargic engines and woolly handling; the hatch’s engine is a bit underpowered, too

Honda InsightCheaper hybrid technology for the masses is what Honda was aiming for with the Insight. And it kind of works, too. Think of the Insight as a good-looking small hatch that just happens to have Honda’s IMA technology, and you will be very happy with it. Think of it as a fuel-miser eco-warrior and you will undoubtedly be disappointed.Pros: looks great, with a hint of retro-charm; very practical; stylish interior; decent handling.Cons: quite hard to coax decent fuel economy out of around town; a bit plasticky inside.

Hyundai AccentOne of the many cars Hyundai has seen fit to jam in the segment, the Accent is a thoroughly competent entrant. It does nothing particularly wrong, but neither does it excel in any particular area. Effectively replacing the 1.6-litre petrol i30, you would probably be better off spending a little bit more and buying a 1.8-litre i30 instead.Pros: looks good, like all current Hyundais; well priced.Cons: by being just ordinary, it fails to reach the impressive heights of a lot of the current Hyundai range.

Hyundai ElantraThink of the Elantra as a sedan version of the i30, just not quite as good. Which does basically sum it up. Not a bad car in any respect, but unless you REALLY need a sedan, then the i30 is a far superior car in every regard.Pros: good looks; well equipped; well-priced.Cons: largely pointless next to the i30.

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1.8 $34,490 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1797 110 178 6.5 156 5 Star1.8 $35,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1797 110 178 6.9 164 5 Star1.6 CRDi $38,490 5/hatch Manual Diesel I4/1582 94 260 4.5 119 5 Star1.6 CRDi $39,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1582 94 260 5.6 147 5 Star1.8 Elite $39,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1797 110 178 6.9 164 5 Star1.6 CRDi Elite $43,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1582 94 260 5.6 147 5 Star

Hyundai i30 wagon PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.6 $33,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1591 90 154 6.9 165 5 Star1.6 CRDi $38,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1582 85 260 5.8 154 5 Star2.0 Elite $40,490 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1975 105 186 7.7 183 5 Star1.6 CRDi Elite $42,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1582 85 260 5.8 154 5 Star

Kia Cerato PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX $28,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 194 7.7 183 4 StarEX $30,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 194 7.7 183 4 StarEX $30,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 194 7.7 183 4 StarSX $34,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 194 7.7 183 4 StarSX $34,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 194 7.7 183 4 Star

Kia Soul PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.6 $30,490 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1591 95 157 7.3 170 5 Star

Lexus CT200h PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.8 $55,000 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 73 142 4.1 94 5 Star1.8 Limited $71,100 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 73 142 4.1 94 5 Star1.8 F Sport $72,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 73 142 4.1 94 5 Star

Hyundai i30The i30 was a benchmark car for Hyundai when it was first released, and the new version simply threw all that away and started again, with equally impressive results. No “for a Korean car” qualifiers are necessary for the i30, as it easily holds its own against cars such as the Ford Focus and VW Golf, if not in terms of ultimate quality, certainly in terms of value for money.Pros: great looking; impressively equipped; high quality interior; great engines.Cons: interior lighting a bit garish; that’s about it really!

Hyundai i30 wagon (old model)The previous-generation i30 wagon is doing stand-in duty until the new one is ready. But that is still no bad thing, as the previous model was – and still is – a brilliant little car. That said, it IS still starting to show its age, and waiting for the new one would probably be advised, if you can.Pros: still a great little wagon; very well-priced and equipped; diesel engine is a highlight.Cons: ageing, and showing it; four-speed auto is a very blunt instrument.

Kia CeratoA classy, attractive little car, the Cerato’s biggest stumbling point was previously the old four-speed auto ‘gearbox. Now it has a six-speeder, it is the engine that struggles to keep up to the high-levels set by the rest of the car. Still a very worth Corolla competitor that deserves far more sales than it actually gets.Pros: looks great as a sedan or hatch; highly-equipped; remarkably well-priced; comfortable and fun.Cons: engine showing its age now.

Kia SoulThe Soul was supposed to sell in truckloads to young people. Except young people don’t buy new cars in New Zealand. So old people bought them instead. Now the brightly coloured, silly-named models have gone, replaced by a single model that actually shows the Soul for what it is: a practical, comfortable, sensible hatch that is remarkable value for money.Pros: price; practicality and flexibility; great driving position.Cons: quite a bit of body roll; very plasticky interior.

Lexus CT200hA Toyota Prius in a fancy – if rather dated – suit is pretty much what the CT200h is. Not that that is a bad thing, but we were expecting more from Lexus. The ‘90s Mazda3 looks aside, the CT200h is still all Lexus inside the cabin, which means superb fit and finish and high quality materials.Pros: Prius fuel consumption with Lexus luxury; great interior; amazing fit and finish.Cons: Prius performance with a Lexus price tag; strangely dated styling.




GLX $31,695 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1999 108 182 7.9 n/a 5 StarGLX $32,795 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1999 108 182 8.2 n/a 5 StarGLX $32,795 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1999 108 182 8.2 n/a 5 StarGSX $32,295 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1999 108 182 8.2 n/a 5 StarGSX $32,295 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1999 108 182 8.2 n/a 5 StarGSE Skyactiv $37,395 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1998 113 194 6.2 n/a 5 StarSP25 $39,695 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/2488 122 227 8.6 n/a 5 StarSP25 $41,195 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/2488 122 227 8.6 n/a 5 StarSP25 $41,195 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2488 122 227 8.6 n/a 5 StarSP25 Limited $44,195 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/2488 122 227 8.6 n/a 5 StarSP25 Limited $44,195 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2488 122 227 8.6 n/a 5 Star

Mercedes-Benz A-Class PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

A 180 $46,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1595 90 200 5.8 135 n/aA 200 $54,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1595 115 250 6.1 141 n/aA 200 CDI $54,900 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1796 100 300 4.6 121 n/aA 250 Sport $64,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1991 155 350 6.6 152 n/a

Mercedes-Benz B-Class PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

B 180 $49,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1595 90 200 5.8 136 5 StarB 200 $56,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1595 115 250 5.9 137 5 StarB 200 CDI $56,900 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1796 100 300 4.6 122 5 StarB 250 $64,900 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1991 155 350 6.5 151 5 Star

MG6 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GT S $29,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1796 118 215 7.9 184 n/aMagnette S $29,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/1796 118 215 7.9 184 n/aGT SE $31,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1796 118 215 7.9 184 n/amagnette SE $31,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/1796 118 215 7.9 184 n/aGT TSE $34,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1796 118 215 7.9 184 n/aMagnette TSE $34,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/1796 118 215 7.9 184 n/a

Mazda3Easily the best of the Japanese entrants in the small segment, the Mazda3 has always been brilliant in every regard, except one: it has always been quite thirsty. Expect that to change now with the introduction of Mazda’s new Skyactiv engines into the range. Only in one model for now, but that is the key; for now. Just wait.Pros: aggressive looks; great interiors; spacious and airy; fantastic handling; well-equipped.Cons: non-Skyactiv engines thirsty, particularly the 2.5.

Mercedes-Benz A-ClassThe new-generation A-Class has been something of a rethink for Mercedes; gone is the tall mini-people mover look, and in its place is, well, something more like a BMW 1 Series. Good-looking small hatch bodies will be followed by a range of body styles and engines, but the ones in there so far are very good indeed.Pros: less like a mini-people mover; strong engines.Cons: Slightly weird ergonomics

Mercedes-Benz B-ClassThinking of the B-Class as part of the wider A-Class family is the easiest way to get a handle on its place in the Mercedes range. Essentially the mini-people mover of the range (see what they did there?) the B-Class brings huge improvements in interior quality, enjoyable dynamics and strong engines.Pros: great interior quality; strong engines; B 250 is a surprising performance nana-car.Cons: the mini-people mover shape is awkward; the transmission lever positioning is confusing.

MG6A resurrected British/Chinese MG based on the old Rover 75 platform sounds a bit dodgy, but the results are far better than you might imagine. Build quality is good, while performance and dynamics are more than acceptable. Being only available with a manual will no doubt limit its appeal for now, but dual-clutch transmissions and new engines are coming.Pros: surprisingly good build quality; well equipped; very well priced.Cons: feels a bit dated, which isn’t surprising; manual only.

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Mitsubishi Lancer PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

ES $28,590 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/1998 115 201 6.9 158 5 StarES $28,590 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1998 115 201 6.9 158 5 StarES $30,690 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 201 7.2 165 5 StarES $30,690 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 201 7.3 168 5 StarSEi $36,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 201 7.3 168 5 StarSEi $36,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1998 115 201 7.3 168 5 StarVRX $40,890 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2360 127 230 8.5 195 5 StarVRX $40,890 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/2360 127 230 8.9 204 5 Star

Nissan Leaf PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Leaf $69,700 5/hatch Auto Electric n/a 80 n/a 0 0 5 Star

Nissan Tiida PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

ST $31,300 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1797 93 174 7.8 178 4 StarST $31,300 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1797 93 174 7.8 178 4 Star

Nissan Juke PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

ST $31,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 86 158 6.3 147 5 StarTi $33,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 86 158 6.3 147 5 Star

Nissan Wingroad PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

ST-L $34,400 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1797 94 176 6.2 142 4 Star

Mitsubishi LancerStrong pricing, good looks and great equipment levels save the Lancer from sinking without a second look from anyone in the small segment. Cheap interiors, questionable build quality and noise hurt the Lancer, but most issues have been addressed now. Still saddled with a noisy engine and a CVT transmission, the price and equipment make up for a lot.Pros: very well priced; impressive levels of equipment, especially SEi; up-spec sedans particularly good looking.Cons: hatch just looks wrong; unrefined ride and handling; CVT transmission.

Nissan LeafWhether you consider electric cars to be the future of motoring or not, the Leaf is a fascinating glimpse at what might be. Remarkably like a “normal” car to drive, the only real difference is the lack of engine noise. And the massive lump of torque available everywhere. High quality and slightly space-age interior.Pros: cheap to run; unique; surprisingly quick.Cons: the future or a technological dead end? Expensive; slightly odd-looking.

Nissan TiidaThe forgotten child of the Nissan range, the Tiida probably isn’t long for this market with the revival of the Pulsar sedan. Or it may see a second wind. In the meantime, it represents decent motoring at a good price.Pros: Nissan quality; price; quality interior.Cons: strange name and odd proportions; very ordinary engine.

Nissan JukeConcept car looks mark the Juke out as something very different in the small car segment. A unique interior matches up with the exterior, promising exciting things. Which the driving experience doesn’t really deliver, the fresh appearance and unique approach still make it one worth considering.Pros: unique looks; great interior; excellent build quality.Cons: harsh ride; needs more power; looks won’t appeal to all.

Nissan WingroadThe even-more-forgotten child of the Nissan range. Extraordinarily Japanese domestic market-looking, the Wingroad fills a gap in the Nissan line-up and does it at a very impressive price.Pros: a quality wagon at a low price.Cons: unconventional looks.



Nissan Qashqai PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

ST $37,700 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1997 104 196 7.6 179 5 StarTi $40,800 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1997 104 196 7.6 179 5 Star+2 ST $40,800 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1997 104 196 8.0 189 5 Star


Access $29,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 88 160 7.2 166 5 StarActive $37,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 115 240 6.7 155 5 StarActive $41,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 6.1 159 5 StarAllure $41,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 115 240 6.7 155 5 StarAllure $45,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 6.1 159 5 StarActive SW $45,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 6.7 174 5 Star


Sport $49,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 6.6 176 5 Star

Renault Megane PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.0 $31,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1997 102 195 8.2 n/a 5 Star2.0 $34,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1997 102 195 7.9 n/a 5 Star

Renault Fluence PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.0 $34,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1997 103 195 7.8 185 5 Star

Nissan QashqaiA massive success for Nissan both here and internationally, the Qashqai overcomes its odd name by being handsome, stylish, incredibly practical and a joy to drive. It has its downsides, but not very many of them.Pros: High quality interior; remarkably comfortable; incredibly versatile.Cons: CVT trans not the best; +2 seven-seater model needs more grunt.

Peugeot 308Ever so slightly quirky and still very good, the 308 continues to be the mainstay of the Peugeot line-up. Extreme comfort takes priority over ultimate handling prowess, but as a daily driver, the 308 is hard to ignore.Pros: very comfortable and remarkably easy to live with; excellent quality.Cons: auto transmissions are erratic in a way that only the French can manage.

Peugeot 3008A true “crossover,” the 3008 attempts to take the best bits of an SUV and a car and combine the two. It comes very close to working, but instead of creating a brilliant new style of car it simply becomes neither one thing nor the other. Great build quality and impressive ride comfort save the day though.Pros: massively practical; roomy and comfortable; lots of quirky, original touches inside.Cons: looks a bit awkward from some angles; the answer to a question nobody asked?

Renault MeganeEuro style at an incredibly cheap price. While the Megane may not be quite as stylish as some of its Euro counterparts, neither is it as expensive. Capable and competent, the Megane is a thoroughly recommendable Corolla competitor.Pros: confident on the open road; nimble around town; attractive cabin.Cons: dated styling; cheap interior.

Renault FluenceBasically a sedan version of the Megane, the Fluence echoes everything good (and not so good) about its hatch sibling, goes even more conservative with the styling, and adds a boot.Pros: confident on the open road; nimble around town; attractive cabin.Cons: bland styling; cheap interior.

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Subaru Impreza PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.0i $34,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.1 164 5 Star2.0i $34,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.1 164 5 Star2.0i $36,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 6.8 157 5 Star2.0i $36,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 6.8 157 5 Star2.0i-L $37,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.1 164 5 Star2.0i-L $37,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.1 164 5 Star2.0i-L $39,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 6.8 157 5 Star2.0i-L $39,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 6.8 157 5 Star2.0i-S $39,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.1 164 5 Star2.0i-S $39,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.1 164 5 Star2.0i-S $41,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 6.8 157 5 Star2.0i-S $41,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 6.8 157 5 Star2.0i-SL $44,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.1 164 5 Star2.0i-SL $44,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.1 164 5 Star2.0i-SL $46,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 6.8 157 5 Star2.0i-SL $46,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 6.8 157 5 Star

Subaru XV PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.0i $38,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.3 168 5 Star2.0i $40,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.0 162 5 Star2.0i-L $44,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.0 162 5 Star2.0i-S $48,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol H4/1995 110 196 7.0 162 5 Star

Suzuki SX4 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $25,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1995 112 190 7.3 170 4 StarSedan $26,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1995 112 190 7.6 178 4 StarGLX $27,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1995 112 190 7.6 178 4 StarGLX i-AWD $27,990 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1995 112 190 7.6 178 4 StarGLX i-AWD $29,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1995 112 190 8.0 188 4 StarLTD $29,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1995 112 190 7.6 178 4 StarLTD i-AWD $31,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1995 112 190 8.0 188 4 Star

Toyota Corolla PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GX $30,780 5/wagon Manual Petrol I4/1496 80 138 5.7 132 n/a

Subaru ImprezaWith a history of being a great little car with an awful interior, the last few generations of Impeza have worked to fix that particular issue. Now the newest seems to have it cracked. While there are a few areas of hard plastics, the new Impreza is a vast interior improvement over its predecessors. It is also a great little car as well.Pros: great engine; well specced; very well priced; good interior quality, AWD standard.Cons: looks like a smaller Legacy; not exactly over-endowed with power.

Subaru XVBasically an Impreza with slightly increased ride height and a black plastic body kit, the XV brings everything that is good about Impreza and adds height and plastic.Pros: great engine; well specced; very well priced; good interior quality, AWD standard.Cons: Not exactly an off-roader.

Suzuki SX4As a small hatch/SUV/crossover, the SX4 has a lot going for it indeed. Pleasant looks, a great interior, a good ride and decent handling, it may be starting to look a bit dated (even after a facelift), but it is still a convincing package. Except for the dull, unconvincing sedan.Pros: the upper-spec AWD models are great; good engines; well equipped.Cons: sedan is underdone; starting to show its age.

Toyota CorollaThe world’s best-selling car to date, and a constant topper of the local sales charts, the Corolla recently entered its 11th generation – and keeps on selling. Sticking with the same basic concept (and the exact same engine), the Corolla has improved in several key areas. It is more fuel-efficient, better looking, handles better, and carries more standard kit. Can’t go wrong, really.Pros: it’s a Corolla; surprisingly chuckable; great seats; attractive interior.Cons: CVT transmission keeps the excitement down; old engine is old.



Toyota Prius PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Prius $50,280 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 73 142 3.9 89 5 StarPrius V $51,280 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1798 73 142 4.1 99 5 StarPrius V s-Tech $55,780 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1798 73 142 4.1 99 5 StarPrius i-Tech $61,280 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 73 142 3.9 89 5 Star

Volkswagen Beetle PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

118kW TSI $46,500 3/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 118 240 6.2 143 n/a

Volvo V40 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

D4 $49,990 5/hatch Manual Diesel I5/1984 130 400 4.3 114 5 StarD4 $54,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I5/1984 130 400 5.2 136 5 StarT4 $52,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I5/1984 132 300 n/a n/a 5 StarT5 R-Design $64,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I5/2497 187 360 7.9 185 5 Star

GX $32,780 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1496 80 138 5.1 118 n/aGX $33,490 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1798 103 173 7.1 166 5 StarGX $34,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 103 173 6.6 152 5 StarGX $36,180 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1798 100 175 7.4 173 5 StarGLX $37,490 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 103 173 6.6 152 5 StarLevin SX $38,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 103 173 6.6 152 5 StarGLX $39,280 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1798 100 175 7.4 173 5 StarLevin ZR $43,690 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 103 173 6.6 152 5 Star

Toyota PriusThe high-tech flag-bearer for everything fuel efficient, the Prius recently grew into a family of cars with the addition of the smaller C and the larger V wagon. The current hatch and Prius V are the tech-leaders, with the V even boasting lithium-ion batteries. Not a driver’s car though.Pros: miserly fuel economy; V is massively roomy and practical; spaceage array of high-tech toys in i-TechsCons: literally no steering or brake feel; expensive.

Volkswagen BeetleThe second incarnation of the “new” Beetle takes a lower, tougher stance and is (thankfully) based on a far newer Golf platform. Spec levels are up, as is engine power, and the range of engines available overseas look exciting. Limited numbers here now, more coming.Pros: looks far less cartoonish; strong engine; brilliant interior.Cons: a bit too retro?

Volvo V40The last Volvo to be based on a Ford platform, apparently. But then being based on a Focus platform is certainly no bad thing, and the V40 takes the utmost advantage of this. Great dynamics, exceptional ride quality and strong engines are a highlight, as are the great looks and good equipment levels.Pros: looks great; nimble and very comfortable; brilliant dash readout.Cons: not exactly cheap; all the clever safety toys are optional.

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Volkswagen GolfVolkswagen will launch the seventh-generation Golf hatch in the New Zealand market this month. With familiar, but more angular styling, the new car will be larger, roomier and lighter than the 6th-gen car.In Europe the new Golf comes with a range of engines including 63kW and 77kW versions of Volkswagen’s 1.2-litre petrol four-cylinder, as well as a 103kW 1.4-litre four. Diesel engines are either a 77kW 1.6 or a 110kW 2.0-litre.

While the popular five-door hatch will appear first, variants to be introduced later include a three-door hatch, taller five-door Golf Plus, a wagon, a five-door liftback CC, a cabriolet and high-performance GTi and Golf R models.

Go to www.volkswagen.co.nz for details and prices.


Alfa Romeo 159 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

JTD Ti $59,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel I5/2387 147 400 8.0 210 5 StarSportwagen Ti $62,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I5/2387 147 400 8.1 215 5 Star


1.8 TFSI $69,900 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1798 125 320 5.8 134 5 Star2.0 TDI $71,900 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1968 105 320 4.8 127 5 Star1.8 TFSI $73,900 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1798 125 320 6.0 138 5 Star

BMW 3 Series PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

320i $74,300 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1997 135 270 6.0 144 5 Star320d $74,700 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1995 135 380 4.5 117 5 Star


Comfort $46,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1997 115 240 n/a n/a 5 StarComfort $49,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 6.8 179 5 StarComfort $52,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 6.8 179 5 StarExclusive $59,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 6.8 179 5 StarExclusive $74,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel V6/2993 177 450 7.4 189 5 Star


Sport Chic $59,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1598 115 240 7.3 169 n/a

Alfa Romeo 159The sexiest mid-sizer around is starting to age now, but you wouldn’t know it to look at it – or to drive it, for that matter. But while the looks are hard to go past, the reliability is still suspect, and the traditionally Italian ergonomics are “challenging”Pros: stunning looks; fantastic interior; convincing sporty feel from a mid-size sedan.Cons: suspect reliability; dismal resale value; poor ergonomics.

Audi A4Sensational-looking and well-equipped, the A4 is a very powerful entrant in the mid-size segment. New 1.8-litre petrol engine is a strong, impressive and frugal performer, but the fact it is attached to a CVT transmission is a disappointment. Still, the levels of refinement and quality on display more than make up for that.Pros: sensational looks; remarkable quality inside and out; great engines.Cons: fwd only at this price point; CVT dulls performance; dead steering.

BMW 3 SeriesThe car that just keeps getting better. While only just sneaking under our $75k cut-off makes it a lot of money for a mid-sizer, the quality and ability on show in the 3 Series is simply startling, for any price.Pros: great looks, great engines, an amazing transmission, and a perfect balance between ride and handling.Cons: interior quality not quite as high as previous model; a lot of options still frighteningly expensive.

Citroen C5A mid-size car that feels remarkably bigger and more luxurious that its segment would suggest, the C5 carries on the tradition of wonderfully cosseting bigger Citroens. Strong engines and a remarkably good six-speed automatic transmission round out an impressive package.Pros: fantastic ride quality; surprisingly good handling too; well specced; subtly quirky, but still very classy.Cons: expensive; getting on a bit now.

Citroen DS5Another remarkably good looking, quirky member of Citroen’s DS range, the DS5 takes everything that is good about the DS3 and everything sensible about the DS4 and makes them bigger and better.Pros: looks great; fantastic interior; lots of kit.Cons: expensive; frustrating transmission; we don’t get the really interesting diesel hybrid version.

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Ford Mondeo PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX $42,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/2261 118 208 9.3 223 5 StarLX $44,490 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/2261 118 208 9.3 223 5 StarLX $45,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 5.6 149 5 StarLX $47,490 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 5.6 149 5 StarZetec $47,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1999 149 300 8.0 187 5 StarZetec $49,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 5.6 149 5 StarZetec $51,490 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 5.6 149 5 StarTitanium $52,990 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1999 149 300 8.0 187 5 StarTitanium $54,990 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 5.6 149 5 Star

Honda Accord Euro PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

SN $43,700 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/2354 148 234 8.7 206 5 StarSN $47,200 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2354 148 234 8.5 202 5 StarLN $51,000 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2354 148 234 8.5 202 5 StarLN Tourer $53,200 4/wagon Auto Petrol I4/2354 148 234 8.6 204 5 Star


2.0 GDi $44,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1999 130 213 7.5 176 5 Star1.7 $47,490 5/wagon Manual Diesel I4/1685 100 330 4.5 119 5 Star1.7 $48,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1685 100 320 5.6 149 5 Star2.0 Gdi Elite $49,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1999 130 213 7.7 179 5 Star1.7 Elite $53,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1685 100 320 6.0 159 5 Star1.7 Elite Limited $59,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1685 100 320 6.0 159 5 Star


2.0 $42,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1998 122 198 7.6 180 5 Star2.4 $45,490 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2359 148 250 7.9 188 5 Star2.4 Elite $49,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2359 148 250 7.9 188 5 Star2.4 Elite Limited $52,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2359 148 250 7.9 188 5 Star

Ford MondeoMuch-loved and highly praised the world over – and rightfully so – this generation of Mondeo has taken Ford’s mid-size offering to new levels of impressiveness. Offering more interior space than the big Aussie Falcon, the Mondeo is also fantastically comfortable, stunningly good to throw around, and remarkably well-equipped.Pros: the ride quality/handling balance is simply perfect; diesel and EcoBoost petrol engines are incredible; top-level Titanium is getting up in price, but is amazingly well equipped.Cons: base petrol engine a bit old and wheezy; base level cars a bit stripped out.

Honda Accord EuroAlthough it is getting on a bit now, the Accord Euro is still a remarkably strong contender in the mid-size arena. The engine is the biggest give-away to the car’s age, but dynamically the Euro is still able to foot it with the best. It is quite expensive, though.Pros: dynamically brilliant, yet still comfortable; brilliant interior layout; looks great still.Cons: engine not up to opposition anymore.

Hyundai i40Everything that is good about Hyundai is summed up in the startlingly sexy i40 wagon. Getting past the looks, the interior quality is remarkable, the engines – particularly the diesel – are fantastic, and the ride quality/handling are sublime. A sexy, euro-designed wagon with very little wrong with it.Pros: Sweet handling and fantastic comfort; huge amounts of space; fantastic quality; looks stunning in the right colour.Cons: steering is a bit distant.

Hyundai i45If the taut and impressive i40 wagon is clearly designed for the Euro market, then the big, shiny, soft i45 can only be for the American market. Highly specced and supremely comfortable, the i45 is hard to go past in a bang-for-your-buck sense, but the excessive chrome and uninspiring handling may put some off.Pros: Lots of kit; lots of chrome (if you like that); very comfortable and spacious.Cons: floppy handling; lots of chrome (if you don’t like that); mute steering.


Kia Optima PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX $41,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2359 148 250 7.9 189 5 StarEX $46,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2359 148 250 7.9 189 5 StarLTD $50,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2359 148 250 7.9 189 5 Star

Lexus IS PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

IS250 $63,790 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/2500 153 252 9.1 214 5 Star


GLX $41,945 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1998 108 184 8.2 194 5 StarGLX $43,795 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1998 108 184 8.5 201 5 StarGSX $43,945 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2488 125 226 8.7 206 5 StarGSX $45,695 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/2488 125 226 8.9 211 5 StarGSX $45,895 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/2488 125 226 8.8 208 5 StarLimited $49,595 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/2488 125 226 8.5 201 5 StarLimited $50,345 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2488 125 226 8.7 206 5 StarLimited $51,095 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/2488 125 226 8.8 208 5 Star

Mercedes-Benz C-Class PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

C 200 $69,900 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1796 135 270 7.2 167 5 StarC 200 CDI $72,500 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/2143 100 330 5.4 143 5 StarC 200 $72,900 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1796 135 270 7.3 170 5 Star

Kia OptimaThe biggest car in the Kia range is also the best looking. Remarkably handsome, the Optima carries this through into an attractive well-built interior and tops it off with a high level of standard spec across the range. Handling isn’t a strong point, but it isn’t terrible, and it does everything else well enough.Pros: looks great; well-equipped; comfortable ride.Cons: vague steering; nose-heavy handling.

Lexus ISSuperb build quality, good looks and an engine that sounds the business, can’t disguise the fact that the IS is getting very old now. While the engine sounds great, it is a couple of generations behind the competition, as is the rest of the car. A new one isn’t far away, so recommending anything other than waiting for that is a hard call.Pros: still looks great; great engine note; fantastic build quality.Cons: not terribly well-equipped for the money; showing its age now; engine needs more power.

Mazda6The Mazda6 and Ford Mondeo have pretty much locked out the top rung of the medium segment for a while now. But where the Mondeo is a great all-rounder, the 6 has always had a sharper, sportier bent to it. For bringing a bit of sports car zing to the serious, practical medium sedan/hatch/wagon segment, the 6 is hard to go past. New model due soon is larger and, possibly, more expensive.Pros: sportiest drive of the mid-sizers; fantastic steering; great interiors; well-equipped.Cons: engines can be thirsty when pushed but new models will get SkyActiv eco units.

Mercedes-Benz C-ClassStartlingly complete when it first appeared, the latest C-Class has only got better as it has gone on. Superb build quality gives the feel of Mercedes of old that felt carved from a solid block of steel, while modern technology has swarmed through the interior. Lithe, sporty and still luxurious, the C-Class is a leader still.Pros: solid, massive quality; lithe and responsive; brilliant engines.Cons: a bit conservative looking; muddled control layout.



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Skoda Octavia PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

TSI 90 $34,500 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1390 90 200 6.3 148 4 StarTDI 77 $36,500 5/hatch Manual Diesel I4/1598 77 250 4.5 119 4 StarTSI 90 $37,000 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1390 90 200 6.3 147 4 StarTSI 90 $37,000 5/wagon Manual Petrol I4/1390 90 200 6.3 148 4 StarTDI 77 $39,000 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1598 77 250 4.7 123 4 StarTDI 77 $39,000 5/wagon Manual Diesel I4/1598 77 250 4.5 119 4 StarTSI 90 $39,500 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1390 90 200 6.3 147 4 StarTDI 77 $41,500 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1598 77 250 4.7 123 4 StarTSI 118 $41,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 118 250 6.6 155 4 StarTSI 118 $44,000 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1798 118 250 6.6 155 4 StarScout TDI $49,000 5/wagon Manual Diesel I4/1968 103 320 5.9 155 4 StarvRS TSI $49,500 5/hatch Manual Petrol I4/1984 147 280 7.5 175 4 StarScout TDI $51,500 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 6.2 162 4 StarvRS TDI $51,500 5/hatch Manual Diesel I4/1968 125 350 5.7 150 4 StarvRS TSI $52,000 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1984 147 280 7.7 180 4 StarvRS TSI $52,000 5/wagon Manual Petrol I4/1984 147 280 7.5 175 4 StarvRS TDI $54,000 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 6.0 159 4 StarvRS TDI $54,000 5/wagon Manual Diesel I4/1968 125 350 5.7 150 4 StarvRS TSI $54,500 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1984 147 280 7.7 180 4 StarvRS TDI $56,500 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 6.0 159 4 Star

Subaru Legacy PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.5i Sport $48,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol H4/2498 127 235 7.9 182 5 Star2.5i Sport $48,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol H4/2498 127 235 8.0 185 5 Star2.5i Premium $53,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol H4/2498 127 235 7.9 182 5 Star2.5i Premium $53,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol H4/2498 127 235 8.0 185 5 Star3.6X $67,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol H6/3630 191 350 10.3 242 5 Star2.5 GT Spec. B Premuim $69,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol H4/2457 195 350 9.7 228 5 Star2.5 GT Spec. B Premuim $69,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol H4/2457 195 350 9.7 228 5 Star


Active $46,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1598 115 240 7.1 164 5 StarAllure $54,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 4.9 129 5 StarAllure $57,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1997 120 340 5.0 130 5 StarGT $65,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/2179 135 450 5.7 150 5 StarGT $68,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/2179 135 450 5.7 150 5 Star

Peugeot 508Slick, smooth and massively well-finished, the 508 is a very impressive (if strangely anonymous) executive express. Well-equipped and supremely capable, whatever engine you go for, it will impress. Fantastic ride quality and slick handling.Pros: well-equipped; great cabin; brilliant engines.Cons: handsome, but tends to disappear in the traffic.

Skoda OctaviaWhile it is starting to age a bit now, the Octavia is still a remarkably compelling mid-size car. Strong looks, a great ride and impressive dynamics mark it out as a good option in the segment, even though it is now considerable smaller than the likes of a Ford Mondeo.Pros: strong, economical engines; great transmissions; fluent handling; vRS models are firecrackers.Cons: getting on a bit.

Subaru LegacyThe Legacy sits at the very top end of the medium segment, getting very close to being a large car. Always a quality entrant, the Legacy has upped its game in recent incarnations by adding massively improved fuel consumption and higher quality interiors to the mix. 3.6X is an interesting concept (a raised sedan) packed with tech and a ferocious price.Pros: roomy; comfortable; powerful; great build quality.Cons: still a bit plasticky inside; 3.6 six is thirsty; slightly odd looking.


Subaru Outback PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.5i $49,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol H4/2498 127 235 8.0 185 5 Star2.5i Premium $54,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol H4/2498 127 235 8.4 185 5 Star2.0 Diesel $57,990 5/wagon Manual Diesel H4/1998 110 350 6.0 158 5 Star3.6R $61,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol H6/3630 191 350 10.3 242 5 Star3.6R Premium $69,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol H6/3630 191 350 10.3 242 5 Star

Suzuki Kizashi PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $35,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/2393 131 230 7.9 186 5 StarGLX $37,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2393 131 230 7.9 186 5 StarLTD $41,990 4/sedan Manual Petrol I4/2393 131 230 7.9 186 5 StarLTD $43,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2393 131 230 7.9 186 5 StarSport $48,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2393 131 230 8.4 198 5 Star

Toyota Camry PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GL $44,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2494 133 231 7.8 183 5 StarAtara S $48,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2494 133 231 7.8 183 5 StarHybrid $50,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2494 118 213 5.2 121 5 StarAtara SX $51,490 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2494 135 235 7.8 183 5 StarHybrid i-Tech $56,890 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/2494 118 213 5.2 121 5 Star

Toyota Avensis PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Tourer $47,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1987 112 196 7.1 165 5 Star

Subaru OutbackEssentially a Legacy wagon with a raised ride height, the Outback has always been popular on these shores. Big, roomy and comfortable, it is an ideal wagon for the Kiwi lifestyle. Vastly improved fuel consumption and quality have helped the latest incarnations.Pros: heaps of room; comfortable; practical; looks work better on a tall wagon.Cons: pricey; can be thirsty still.

Suzuki KizashiSuzuki’s first attempt at a mid-size car is an impressive first go, and an impressive car in general. Smaller than the average in the segment, the Kizashi is a sporty, confident handler that is also comfortable and well-specced. The only real downside is its prodigious thirst.Pros: great looker; sharp handling; well equipped.Cons: CVT transmission; thirstier than it should be.

Toyota CamryRecently injected with a bit more soul, the Camry has actually added “interesting” to its arsenal of good points. Sort of. Still a solid mid-size performer, the Camry will never be a sizzler, but the hybrid is a very good, interesting car, while the Atara models add a dose of sporting pretension. GL actually remains the driver’s pick though, with its better-sorted suspension.Pros: well-priced and equipped; comfortable and roomy; strong engines; hybrid is quick.Cons: Atara suspension far too firm; leather colour combinations on SX horrifying; GL a bit bland-looking.

Toyota AvensisThe Avensis is a wonderfully European wagon that is every bit as competent as the similar-sized (and brilliant) Hyundai i40. European ride and handling put it a notch above the rest, while even the CVT transmission works well with the engine.Pros: looks good; drives good; loads of space.Cons: one-size-fits-all spec.



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Volkswagen CC PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

125kW TDI $61,750 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 5.5 144 5 StarV6 FSI 4Motion $73,250 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3597 220 350 9.3 215 5 Star

Volvo S60/V60 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

T4 $59,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1595 132 240 7.2 166 5 StarT4 $62,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1595 132 240 7.5 173 5 StarD4 $68,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel I5/1984 120 400 5.8 152 5 StarD4 $71,990 5/wagon Auto Diesel I5/1984 120 400 6.0 160 5 StarT5 R-Design $72,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1999 177 320 8.3 193 5 Star

Volkswagen Passat PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

118kW TSI $47,500 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1798 118 250 7.1 162 5 Star103kW TDI $49,500 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 5.2 135 5 Star118kW TSI $50,000 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1798 118 250 7.1 165 5 Star103kW TDI $52,000 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 5.2 135 5 Star125kW TDI $57,750 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 5.3 139 5 StarAlltrack TDI 4Motion $59,500 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 5.8 152 5 Star125kW TDI $60,250 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 5.3 139 5 Star125kW TDI 4Motion $60,250 4/sedan Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 5.8 152 5 Star125kW TDI 4Motion $62,750 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 5.8 152 5 Star

Volkswagen PassatBrilliant engines and great dynamics mark the Passat out as a star of the mid-size sector, but bland styling manages to keep it largely invisible in the crowd. Class-leading interiors and impressive equipment levels all help keep the package top-notch.Pros: strong engines; good levels of standard spec.Cons: anonymous styling.

Volkswagen CCFormerly known as the Passat CC, the CC has now struck out as a stand-alone model in the line-up. Except it’s still pretty much a Passat underneath. Not that that is a bad thing; the Passat only needs great looks to make it a thoroughly convincing package anyway!Pros: slinky coupe-like profile; grunty engines; fully-loaded.Cons: not cheap; sleek roofline limits rear headroom.

Volvo S60/V60A wonderfully comfortable mid-sizer with serious grunt and a deeply luxurious side that shines through. The S60 is a stunner of a sedan, but the V60 wagon is the true sex symbol of the line-up. Definitely comfort-biased though, despite the sleek, sporty looks.Pros: fantastic looks; roomy and practical; sumptuous interior.Cons: not as sporty as it looks; sleek wagon limits load space; expensive.



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The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released five star safety ratings for the new Subaru Forester and Volvo V40 as 2013 sees the safety rating hurdles raised. The new Subaru Forester performed well in all its physical tests, and its Eyesight system has many crash avoidance functions. Vehicles rated by ANCAP in 2013 must meet stricter requirements in order to reach the five star safety standard. More details available on www.companyvehicle.co.nz


1. Compared to the I6 4.0L petrol engine. These results are obtained from controlled laboratory tests conducted by Ford Motor Company to Australian Design Rule ADR81/02 and are provided to assist you in comparing the fuel economy of Falcon with other like vehicles. The actual fuel consumption you will achieve will depend, however, on many factors including your driving habits, the prevailing conditions and your vehicles equipment, condition and use.

Full size performance with small car economyEnjoy Falcon power with greater economy and fewer emissions thanks to the new 2.0L EcoBoost™ petrol engine, available in the Falcon XT. By using advanced direct injection and turbo-charging technologies it increases fuel efficiency, achieving 8.1L/100kms, while still reducing emissions by up to 15%1. All without compromising on the performance you expect. Put the power to the test yourself. Visit your local Ford Dealer to experience the Falcon XT EcoBoost™ today.

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1. Compared to the I6 4.0L petrol engine. These results are obtained from controlled laboratory tests conducted by Ford Motor Company to Australian Design Rule ADR81/02 and are provided to assist you in comparing the fuel economy of Falcon with other like vehicles. The actual fuel consumption you will achieve will depend, however, on many factors including your driving habits, the prevailing conditions and your vehicles equipment, condition and use.

Full size performance with small car economyEnjoy Falcon power with greater economy and fewer emissions thanks to the new 2.0L EcoBoost™ petrol engine, available in the Falcon XT. By using advanced direct injection and turbo-charging technologies it increases fuel efficiency, achieving 8.1L/100kms, while still reducing emissions by up to 15%1. All without compromising on the performance you expect. Put the power to the test yourself. Visit your local Ford Dealer to experience the Falcon XT EcoBoost™ today.

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Chrysler 300 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Limited $57,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3604 210 340 9.7 n/a n/aLimited $62,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel V6/2987 177 550 7.2 n/a n/aC $62,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3604 210 340 9.7 n/a n/aC $67,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel V6/2987 177 550 7.2 n/a n/aC Luxury $67,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3604 210 340 9.7 n/a n/aC Luxury $73,990 4/sedan Auto Diesel V6/2987 177 550 7.2 n/a n/a

Ford Falcon PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

XT EcoBoost $48,490 4/sedan Auto Petrol I4/1999 179 353 8.1 192 5 StarXT EcoLPi $50,490 4/sedan Auto LPG I6/3984 198 409 12.3 199 5 StarXR6 $53,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I6/3984 195 391 9.9 236 5 StarXR6 Turbo $58,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I6/3984 270 533 11.7 278 5 StarG6E $58,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I6/3984 195 391 9.9 236 5 StarG6E Turbo $63,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol I6/3984 270 533 11.7 278 5 Star

Holden Commodore PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Z-Series $49,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/2986 190 290 8.9 203 5 StarZ-Series $52,390 5/wagon Auto Petrol V6/2986 190 290 8.9 203 5 StarBerlina $53,790 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/2986 190 290 8.9 203 5 StarSV6 Z-Series $55,490 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3564 210 350 9.5 217 5 StarSV6 Z-Series $57,890 5/wagon Auto Petrol V6/3564 210 350 9.8 224 5 StarCalais $58,790 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3564 210 350 9.5 217 5 StarSS Z-Series $61,490 4/sedan Auto Petrol V8/5967 260 517 12.3 281 5 StarCalais V $66,790 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3564 210 350 9.5 217 5 StarCalais V $68,990 5/wagon Auto Petrol V6/3564 210 350 9.8 224 5 StarSSV Z-Series $71,590 4/sedan Auto Petrol V8/5967 260 517 12.3 281 5 StarCalais V $72,390 4/sedan Auto Petrol V8/5967 260 517 12.3 281 5 StarSSV Z-Series $74,290 5/wagon Auto Petrol V8/5967 260 517 12.3 281 5 StarCalais V $74,690 5/wagon Auto Petrol V8/5967 260 517 12.4 283 5 Star

Honda Accord V6 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LN $56,600 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3471 202 342 9.9 235 n/aLN Sport $59,670 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3471 202 342 9.9 235 n/a

Chrysler 300Still gangsta after all these years. The “new” 300 is actually not all that new - a new skin stretched over the old underpinnings is more like it. Still, it has massive road presence and does wafting, comfortable cruising in a way only America knows how.Pros: supremely comfortable; well-equipped at every level; fantastic engines.Cons: floppy American handling; you REALLY have to like chrome; low quality cloth upholstery.

Ford FalconSadly appearing to be on its last legs, the Falcon is still a fantastic steer, with plenty of charm and personality. The addition of the brilliant EcoBoost 2-litre, four-cylinder engine to the range has only made it better, with a purity of handling and sublime ride quality that eclipses even the already good six-cylinder models.Pros: EcoBoost engine is a stunner; ride quality and handling still top notch; XR6 Turbo still a performance bargain; a proper, big RWD car.Cons: getting old; EcoBoost engine only available in very basic base model XT.

Holden CommodoreYou can’t deny that it’s getting on in years, but you also cannot deny that it is still a very good car. While the long-in-the-tooth 3.6 V6 is getting a bit past its use-by date, the 3-litre V6 and venerable V8 are still great. Need to cut costs shows through in a few places, but generally still a very impressive package.Pros: great ride/handling mix; well equipped; 3-litre V6 and 6.0-litre V8 great engines.Cons: 3.6-litre V6 thirsty and old; some interior plastics nasty.

Honda Accord V6A distinctly different approach to the Accord for the American market ditches dynamic excellence for straight-line power and ride comfort. The V6 is impressively powerful and comfortable, and interior quality is high. A fantastic distance-swallowing cruiser.Pros: ride quality; interior quality; sublimely powerful engine.Cons: floppy handling; questionable value-for-money.

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Nissan Maxima PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

350L $52,990 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3498 185 326 10.2 239 4 Star

Skoda Superb PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

TSI 118 $46,000 5/hatch Auto Petrol I4/1798 118 250 7.1 168 5 StarTSI 118 $48,500 5/wagon Auto Petrol I4/1798 118 250 7.3 170 5 StarTDI 103 $48,500 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 5.9 154 5 StarTDI 103 $51,000 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 6.0 158 5 StarTDI 103 4x4 $54,000 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 6.3 166 5 StarTDI 125 $59,500 5/hatch Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 6.0 157 5 StarTDI 125 $62,000 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 125 350 6.1 159 5 StarTDI 4x4 $63,000 5/wagon Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 6.3 166 5 StarV6 4x4 $66,500 5/hatch Auto Petrol V6/3597 191 350 10.1 235 5 StarV6 4x4 $69,000 5/wagon Auto Petrol V6/3597 191 350 10.2 237 5 Star

Toyota Aurion PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

AT-X $46,690 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3456 200 336 9.3 215 5 StarSportivo SX6 $51,790 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3456 200 336 9.3 215 5 StarTouring $52,090 4/sedan Auto Petrol V6/3456 200 336 9.3 215 5 Star

Nissan MaximaOnce a highlight in the large car market, the Maxima has become a victim of the drastically shrinking numbers of customers for the segment. Still packing one of the best V6s in the segment, the Maxima’s styling has become a bit anonymous of late. A good interior and high level of standard spec round things out nicely.Pros: great engine; well laid out interior; decent handling.Cons: bland looks.

Skoda SuperbPretty brave naming your car “superb”, but fortunately Skoda got it very right indeed. The Superb is, simply put, superb. Incredible packaging means a staggering amount of interior space, brilliant engines and transmissions make for rapid progress with miserly fuel usage, and fantastic quality makes for a simply superb experience.Pros: great quality inside and out; awesome engines; excellent ride quality; hugely roomy.Cons: sedan/hatch looks a bit oddly proportioned.

Toyota AurionMore than just a Camry with a big V6 under the bonnet, but not much more. The Aurion’s V6 is a prodigiously powerful beast, to the point that it struggles for grip literally everywhere in the wet. But in the dry it is an entertaining, quick and comfortable car that takes some beating.Pros: power, everywhere; loads of space; well equipped.Cons: too much power for the front wheels, particularly in the wet.

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Wherever your working day takes you, the all-new Holden Colorado helps you get there in a whole lot more comfort. With its dual cockpit design, flowing instrument panel, Bluetooth®, multimedia audio and integrated centre console, it offers business class comfort and features at an economy class price. And, with 470Nm of torque from as low as 2000 rpm on the 2.8L auto, 3.5 tonne towing capacity on 2.8L models and up to 1 tonne payload* across the range, it makes light work of even the toughest jobs. To find out more, take a load off and head to your nearest Holden Dealer today.

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With its futuristic aerodynamic styling and a fuel-efficient hybrid-electric powertrain, the Nissan Resonance concept made its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.Resonance was created by Nissan Design America, San Diego, CA, under the direction of Shiro Nakamura, senior vice president and chief creative officer of Nissan Motor Company Ltd. More details available at www.companyvehicle.co.nz


Wherever your working day takes you, the all-new Holden Colorado helps you get there in a whole lot more comfort. With its dual cockpit design, flowing instrument panel, Bluetooth®, multimedia audio and integrated centre console, it offers business class comfort and features at an economy class price. And, with 470Nm of torque from as low as 2000 rpm on the 2.8L auto, 3.5 tonne towing capacity on 2.8L models and up to 1 tonne payload* across the range, it makes light work of even the toughest jobs. To find out more, take a load off and head to your nearest Holden Dealer today.

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Ford Falcon PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

XR6 $45,990 2/wellside Auto Petrol I6/3984 195 391 10.7 255 5 Star

Ford Ranger Extra Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

XL $40,290 2/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarXLT $46,990 2/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarXL 4x4 $50,790 2/chassis Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarXL 4x4 $52,790 2/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarXLT 4x4 $57,090 2/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3199 147 470 9.2 246 5 Star

Ford Ranger Double Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

XL $42,690 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarXL $44,690 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarXLT $46,190 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarXLT $48,190 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarXL 4x4 $52,990 4/chassis Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.9 235 5 StarXL 4x4 $54,090 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.9 235 5 StarXL 4x4 $56,090 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3199 147 470 9.2 246 5 StarXLT 4x4 $58,690 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 8.9 235 5 StarXLT 4x4 $60,690 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3199 147 470 9.4 248 5 StarWildtrak 4x4 $64,290 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3199 147 470 9.4 248 5 StarWildtrak 4x4 $66,290 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3199 147 470 9.6 256 5 Star

Great Wall V-series PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

V240 $20,990 2/chassis Manual Petrol I4/2378 100 200 10.7 255 n/aV240 $25,990 4/wellside Manual Petrol I4/2378 100 200 10.7 255 n/aV200 $26,990 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/1996 105 310 8.3 193 n/aV200 $27,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1996 105 310 8.3 193 n/aV240 4x4 $28,990 4/wellside Manual Petrol I4/2378 100 200 10.7 255 n/aV200 4x4 $30,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1996 105 310 8.3 193 n/a

Ford FalconEven if the Falcon sedan survives, it is safe to say that the ute won’t. Last chance to buy a much-loved classic or good riddance to an old, outdated dinosaur? The Falcon Ute still offers great dynamics and comfort, but just seems out of touch with today’s ute market. Sad, because it is still very good.Pros: ride comfort; impressive dynamics; strong, powerful engine; much better load height than the tower 4WD-height trucks that dominate the ute market.Cons: thirsty; old-tech; outdated.

Ford Ranger Single CabFollowing on after Volkswagen’s stunning first go at a ute with the Amarok, the Ranger (and its Mazda BT-50 twin) was the first of the traditional ute-makers to hit back. And hit back they did. Bigger, more powerful and more impressive than before, the Ranger takes the fight right back up to the Amarok.Pros: amazing dynamics; car-like comfort; fantastic engine; incredible off-road ability.Cons: it’s big. Very, very big.

Great Wall V-seriesProof that the Chinese manufacturers learn fast. While the first Great Wall utes were questionable, the latest generation are far less so. There are still a large number of rough edges (literally in a lot of cases) but the level of improvement is impressive. That is about the only thing that is truly impressive though, as they still have a way to go yet.Pros: remarkably cheap for what is on offer; mechanicals feel tough; 4WD models impressive off the road.Cons: engines are rough and the petrol is drastically lacking in power; build quality very patchy; “leather” is nasty; noisy.

Ford Ranger Double CabThe Ford engineers paid special attention to ensuring the back seat of the Ranger double cab gives real car-like comfort, and the result is that even tall blokes will find it comfy in the back, with enough legroom, as well as support under the thighs. The seats tip up so you can store stuff under them.

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Holden Colorado Single Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

DX $38,400 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2499 110 350 7.9 206 4 StarDX 4x4 $44,900 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 8.1 211 4 Star

Holden Colorado Extra Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX 4x4 $49,990 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 8.1 211 5 StarLTZ 4x4 $58,400 2/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 7.9 206 5 Star

Holden Colorado Double Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX $44,400 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 7.8 203 5 StarLT $45,900 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 7.8 203 5 StarLT $47,900 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2776 132 470 9.0 235 5 StarLTZ $49,900 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 7.8 203 5 StarLX 4x4 $51,400 4/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 8.1 211 5 StarLTZ $51,900 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2776 132 470 9.0 235 5 StarLX 4x4 $54,400 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 7.9 203 5 StarLT 4x4 $55,900 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 7.9 203 5 StarLT 4x4 $57,900 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2776 132 470 9.1 237 5 StarLTZ 4x4 $59,900 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2776 132 440 7.9 203 5 StarLTZ 4x4 $61,900 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2776 132 470 9.1 237 5 Star

Holden Commodore PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

SV6 Z-Series $49,000 2/wellside Auto Petrol V6/3564 210 350 9.9 226 5 StarSS Z-Series $55,400 2/wellside Auto Petrol V8/5967 260 517 12.4 283 5 StarSSV Z-Series $60,100 2/wellside Manual Petrol V8/5967 260 517 12.3 281 5 StarSSV Z-Series $60,100 2/wellside Auto Petrol V8/5967 260 517 12.4 283 5 Star

Holden Colorado Single CabHolden went after the market-leading Toyota Hilux with the new Colorado, and manages to better the Hilux in most key areas. Unfortunately the VW Amarok, Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 have quietly moved the goalposts in the meantime, and utterly blown the rest away. Cheap interiors, a coarse engine, and dodgy build quality hurt the Colorado, however excellent off-road ability save, the 4WD models nicely.Pros: bold looks; good equipment levels; strong off road performance.Cons: poor build quality; cheap interior materials; coarse engine.

Holden CommodoreLike the Ford Falcon ute, the Commodore ute is one of the last of a dying breed. Still an undeniably great vehicle, the need for a car-based petrol V6-powered ute has largely passed thanks to the increasing refinements and capability of the diesel utes.Pros: looks great; great load height; powerful and refined.Cons: outdated; thirsty.

Holden Colorado Extra CabThe Extra Cab configuration means allows a longer wellside or tray than a double cab, but with the ability to still occasionally (for short distances) carry two people inside, or alternatively stuff you want to keep under lock and key or out of the weather.

Holden Colorado Double CabThere’s a lot more room in the latest Colorado double cab than in the previous model, and it also comes with a lot more kit, even on the base models. Plus the bonus of a 5-star safety rating.

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Isuzu D-Max Single Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX $36,890 2/chassis Manual I4/2999 130 380 8.0 212 4 Star

Isuzu D-Max Extra Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX 4x4 $48,890 2/chassis Manual I4/2999 130 380 8.3 220 4 Star

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LS $44,790 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2999 130 380 8.3 220 4 StarLS $48,890 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2999 130 380 8.1 214 4 StarLX 4x4 $49,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2999 130 380 8.3 220 4 StarLS 4x4 $54,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2999 130 380 8.3 220 4 StarLS 4x4 $56,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2999 130 380 8.1 214 4 Star

Land Rover Defender PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

110 4x4 $61,500 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2402 90 360 11.1 295 n/a110 4x4 $71,500 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2402 90 360 11.1 295 n/a130 4x4 $71,500 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2402 90 360 11.1 295 n/a

Mazda BT-50 Single Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $35,295 2/chassis Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarGLX $37,395 2/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarGLX 4x4 $46,795 2/chassis Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 Star

Isuzu D-Max Single CabDeveloped alongside the Holden Colorado, the D-Max catches some of the Colorado’s flak, but manages to produce a more convincing interior trim and finish. Maybe that’s because it’s built in Isuzu’s Thai factory, not General Motors’?Isuzu has also stuck to its own engine, and although a couple of kW and Nm short of the GM unit in the Holden, it’s gutsy where it counts, and especially off-road.Pros: great looks, good pricing, easy maintenance on Isuzu engine.Cons: shares some of its interior trim with the Colorado.

Land Rover DefenderWell past its prime, but still insanely capable off the road, the Defender is perhaps the ultimate 4x4. At the expense of almost every form of refinement that is expected from a modern vehicle, that is. Great off the road; pretty terrible on it.Pros: almost nothing will stop it off the road; rugged and simple; classic looks.Cons: absolutely awful on the road; noisy, uncomfortable and impractical; expensive; classic looks.

Mazda BT-50 Single CabThe big smiling BT-50 is, on paper, possibly the best buy in the ute segment. Offering all the power, torque and size of the Ford Ranger, the BT-50 adds a locking rear differential for slightly LESS money. Providing you can deal with the polarising looks, that is.Pros: the looks; the power; the handling.Cons: the looks; the sheer massive size.

Isuzu D-Max Extra CabSitting between the single cab and double cab in terms of wellside or tray length, the Extra Cab layout enables space for two occasional seats under cover inside the cab, or by flicking up the rear seat you can carry valuable items inside, under lock and key.

Isuzu D-Max Double CabIsuzu benefits from the joint development of the basic structure with the Holden Colorado, getting the same space and comfort levels in the double cab.



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Mazda BT-50 Extra Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $38,395 2/chassis Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarGLX $40,295 2/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarGLX 4x4 $49,795 2/chassis Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarGLX 4x4 $50,995 2/chassis Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarGLX 4x4 $51,795 2/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 Star

Mazda BT-50 Double Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $42,695 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarGLX $44,195 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarGSX $46,195 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.4 222 5 StarGSX $48,195 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarGLX 4x4 $51,295 4/chassis Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarGLX 4x4 $52,995 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarGLX 4x4 $54,495 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3198 147 470 9.2 246 5 StarGSX 4x4 $57,595 4/wellside Manual Diesel I5/3198 147 470 8.9 239 5 StarGSX 4x4 $59,595 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3198 147 470 9.2 246 5 StarLimited 4x4 $62,395 4/wellside Auto Diesel I5/3198 147 470 9.2 246 5 Star

Mitsubishi Triton single Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $34,790 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2477 102 319 8.2 214 4 StarGL 4x4 $44,190 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2477 133 407 8.0 208 4 Star

Mitsubishi Triton Extra Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GL 4x4 $45,190 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2477 133 407 8.1 211 4 StarGL 4x4 $47,190 2/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2477 133 407 8.1 211 4 Star

Mitsubishi Triton The Triton has always been a brilliantly capable ute, saddled with “challenging” looks. This has improved drastically with facelifts over the years, and it is now almost good-looking. What it definitely is, however, is spectacular value-for-money, and incredibly capable, both on and off the road.Pros: supremely capable off-road; and supremely capable on it; excellent pricing.Cons: still looks a bit odd; interior cheap in places.

Mazda BT-50 Extra CabAccess via two rear-opening doors, plus lots of room inside, makes the BT Extra Cab configuration a versatile alternative for those who don’t need four seats all the time, or need to a longer wellside or tray than you’ll get with a double cab.

Mazda BT-50 Double CabThe Mazda BT-50 double cab is one of the roomiest on the market, and its upmarket interior is particularly attractive. With the ability to carry five big blokes in comfort, it offers a real alternative to an SUV-type vehicle while remaining rugged and versatile.

Mitsubishi Triton Extra CabThis model gives the benefits of a longer wellside or tray than the double cab’s, combined with extra cab space which gives greater versatility and the ability to carry valuable items out of sight – or the weather - and locked away.


Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GL $40,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2477 133 356 8.0 208 4 StarGLX $45,120 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2477 102 319 8.2 214 4 StarGL 4x4 $46,490 4/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2477 133 407 8.1 211 4 StarGLX $47,120 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2477 102 319 8.6 224 4 StarGL 4x4 $48,490 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2477 133 407 8.1 211 4 StarGLS $50,890 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2477 133 356 9.4 245 4 StarGLX 4x4 $51,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2477 133 407 8.1 211 4 StarGLX 4x4 $53,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2477 133 356 9.3 242 4 StarGLS 4x4 $55,440 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2477 133 407 8.3 216 4 StarGLS 4x4 $57,440 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2477 133 356 9.6 250 4 Star

Nissan Navara DX Single Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

4x2 $30,200 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2488 98 304 7.3 190 3 Star4x4 $39,450 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2488 98 304 9.1 237 3 Star

Nissan Navara DX Double Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

4x2 $34,450 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 98 304 8.0 208 3 Star4x4 $44,500 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 98 304 9.2 240 3 Star

Nissan Navara D40 Extra Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

RX 4x4 $46,490 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2488 126 403 9.8 256 5 StarRX 4x4 $48,490 2/chassis Auto Diesel I4/2488 126 403 10.5 274 5 StarRX 4x4 $48,490 2/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 126 403 9.8 256 5 StarRX 4x4 $50,490 2/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2488 126 403 10.5 274 5 Star

Nissan Navara DX Single CabThe previous-generation D22 Navara soldiers on alongside the newer D40 as a budget offering in the ute segment. Given its safety equipment and crash ratings are around the same as the Chinese alternatives, it does make it a good option.Pros: proven technology; rugged and reliable; still looks good.Cons: opting for Ranger or BT-50 a year or two-old would get a safer, better ute.

Nissan Navara D40 Extra CabThe D40 Navara was one of the first traditional utes to go truly BIG, and has been remarkably successful as a result. It also packs a brilliant diesel engine, great interior, and is massively comfortable. Plus it looks like a truck.Pros: strong, punchy engines; remarkably comfortable; supremely capable off-road.Cons: manual transmission is like stirring paint; ST-X 550 is awesome, but massively expensive.

Mitsubishi Triton Double CabThe Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab has one of the longest wellsides on the ute market, giving a distinct advantage for those who need to carry longish stuff. But it depends on which model you choose, the top-end GLS being the longest.


Nissan Navara DX Double CabWith the D40 getting bigger, Nissan sought to cater to the smaller end of the ute segment by keeping the previous-generation D22 in production for some markets. The double cab D22 started production in 2000 and has been kept up to date with numerous facelifts since. In 2009 it received new door handles.


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Nissan Navara D40 Dble Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

RX $39,900 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 106 356 9.1 237 5 StarRX $41,900 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2488 106 356 9.9 258 5 StarST $42,900 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 106 356 9.1 237 5 StarST $44,900 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2488 106 356 9.9 258 5 StarST-X $45,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 120 403 8.3 217 5 StarST-X $47,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2488 120 403 8.7 227 5 StarRX 4x4 $49,490 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 126 403 9.8 256 5 StarRX 4x4 $51,490 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2488 126 403 10.5 274 5 StarST 4x4 $52,490 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 126 403 9.8 256 5 StarST 4x4 $54,490 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2488 126 403 10.5 274 5 StarST-X 450 4x4 $57,490 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2488 140 450 8.5 222 5 StarST-X 450 4x4 $59,490 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2488 140 450 9.0 235 5 StarST-X 550 4x4 $67,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel V6/2991 170 550 9.3 243 5 Star

SsangYong Actyon PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Workmate 4x4 $32,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1998 114 360 7.6 199 n/aWorkmate 4x4 $34,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/1998 114 360 8.1 212 n/aSports $36,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1998 114 360 7.5 196 3 StarSports $38,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/1998 114 360 7.8 204 3 StarSports 4x4 $39,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1998 114 360 7.6 199 3 StarSports 4x4 $41,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/1998 114 360 8.1 212 3 StarSPR 4x4 $45,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1998 114 360 7.6 199 3 StarSPR 4x4 $47,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/1998 114 360 8.1 212 3 Star

Toyota Hilux Single Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

4x2 $35,790 2/chassis Manual Petrol I4/2694 116 240 11.5 271 4 Star4x2 $40,090 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.1 214 4 Star4x4 $47,490 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.2 217 4 Star

SsangYong ActyonThe recent extensive facelift fixed the only thing that was really wrong with the Actyon – its looks. Now it has the looks to match its handling prowess and ride quality – very impressive indeed. While the interior is a bit cheap and dated, the prices and equipment levels more than make up for this.Pros: comfortable and confident on the road; economical; great looking.Cons: cheap interior; engine runs out of breath above 4,000rpm.

Toyota HiluxThe Hilux is the ultimate expression of the phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Leader of the ute segment for 30 years, it is only relatively recently that the Hilux has come under fire from some seriously good competition as VW takes a crack at the segment and Ford/Mazda get very serious about it indeed. Still as rugged, tough and reliable as ever, but the cracks are showing with age.Pros: tough and reliable; rock-solid resale; much-improved interior.Cons: old; outclassed by recent opposition; unrefined ride and handling.

Nissan Navara D40 Double CabThis model is supplied from two different factories, the RX from Nissan’s Thailand factory, and the ST and ST-X from Spain. Both offer lots of interior space, while the ST-X versions come heavily kitted out. There are three different power outputs from either four or six-cylinder diesel engines.


Toyota Hilux Extra Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

4x2 $42,090 2/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.1 214 4 Star4x4 $51,090 2/chassis Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.3 219 4 Star4x4 $53,990 2/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.3 219 4 StarSR5 4x4 $59,290 2/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.3 219 4 Star

Toyota Hilux Double Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

4x2 $40,390 4/wellside Manual Petrol I4/2694 116 240 11.6 273 4 Star4x2 $43,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.1 214 4 Star4x4 $53,190 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.3 219 4 Star4x4 $56,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2982 126 343 9.3 245 4 StarSR5 4x4 $59,390 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/2982 126 343 8.3 219 4 StarSR5 4x4 $61,890 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/2982 126 343 9.3 245 4 Star

Volkswage Amarok Sgle Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

TDI $41,990 2/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1968 90 340 7.5 195 4 StarTDI 4Motion $49,990 2/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1968 120 400 7.8 205 5 Star

Volkswage Amarok Dble Cab PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

TDI $43,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1968 90 340 7.3 192 4 StarTDI Highline $49,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1968 120 400 7.6 199 4 StarTDI 4Motion $56,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1968 120 400 7.8 206 5 StarTDI 4Motion Highline $61,990 4/wellside Manual Diesel I4/1968 120 400 7.8 206 5 StarTDI 4Motion Highline $64,990 4/wellside Auto Diesel I4/1968 120 400 8.3 219 5 Star

Volkswagen Amarok Single CabThe Amarok shook up the ute segment when it arrived a few years back, and now that the range has widened, the impact hasn’t lessened. Dropping a low-ratio transfer case in favour of eight gears and an array of clever off-road electronics in the automatic model raised a few eyebrows, but the job is done with equal ease and considerably less weight as a result.Pros: remarkably car-like dynamics and comfort levels; remarkably capable off the road; well-equipped; incredibly well built.Cons: clutch is like a switch in the manual, exposing a massive torque hole low down in the revs; very, very big, and feels it off-road.

Toyota Hilux Extra CabThe extra space behind the front seats in the Hilux Extra Cab gives the advantage of extra storage and extra comfort for the front seat passengers, plus the bonus of a longer wellside or tray than the double cab models.

Toyota Hilux Double CabThe rough and tough Hilux double cab gets smoother the higher you go up the model lineup, with the latest SR5 models getting traction control as well as a host of other features.

Volkswagen Amarok Double CabThe first stand-alone Volkswagen ute with a separate chassis, the Amarok was also the first of the new “super truck” big utes to hit New Zealand, and offers bags of space, good rear seat versatility, and legendary VW build quality.


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Audi Q3 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.0 TDI $70,900 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1968 130 380 5.9 156 5 Star

BMW X1 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

sDrive18d $65,000 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 105 320 5.0 130 5 StarsDrive20i $69,000 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1997 135 270 6.7 156 5 StarsDrive20d $71,000 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 135 380 5.0 130 5 Star

Citroen C4 Aircross PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2WD $41,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 110 197 8.1 193 5 Star4WD $44,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 110 197 8.1 193 5 Star


2.0 $21,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1999 102 182 8.9 n/a n/a

Daihatsu Terios PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

1.5 4x4 $26,240 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/1495 77 140 7.7 179 5 Star1.5 4x4 $27,250 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1495 77 140 8.5 201 5 StarSX 4x4 $29,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1495 77 140 8.5 201 5 Star

Audi Q3Eager engines, sharp handling and impressive spec make the Q3 a standout in the small SUV arena. Small but well-packaged, the Q3 brings a lot, but asks very little in terms of compromise. Typically-Audi high build quality adds polish to a very complete package.Pros: sporty handling a surprise; good load-space for a small, curvy car; great steering feel.Cons: ride possibly a bit firm for some.

BMW X1The latest example of BMW’s foray into SUVs is an interesting little car, aimed far more at driving dynamics and interior practicality than anything in the way of off-road ability. Pros: as much fun to drive as a BMW should be; massively practical and impressively roomy.Cons: proportions are a bit uncomfortable looking; 4WD models start costing a lot.

Chery J11It’s not a De Lorean, but it is a trip back in time. The J11 features an impressive level of standard spec for something so cheap, but with only two airbags and no stability control, its value becomes suspect.Pros: price and warranty.Cons: a serious lack of standard safety features; elderly, derivative design.

Citroen C4 AircrossThis one quietly slipped on to the New Zealand market with absolutely no fanfare whatsoever, so we haven’t driven it yet. But given it is the Citroen version of the Peugeot-rebodied Mitsubishi ASX, we would expect it to be largely similar.Pros: Looks even better than the Peugeot version.Cons: still a Mitsubishi underneath.

Daihatsu TeriosIt feels bad to say anything less than nice about the Terios, it’s just so cute. But it is starting to show its age, and is a bit expensive for what it is. Still, it IS cute, remarkably versatile and Daihatsu is owned by Toyota, so that counts for a lot.Pros: cute looks; fantastic build quality; surprisingly capable off-road.Cons: cute looks; aging; a bit too pricey.

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Ford Kuga PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Titanium 4x4 $53,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I5/2522 147 320 10.3 244 5 Star

Ford Territory PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

TX $49,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I6/3984 195 391 10.6 249 5 StarTS $54,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I6/3984 195 391 10.6 249 5 StarTS $59,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel V6/2720 140 440 8.8 232 5 StarTitanium $59,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I6/3984 195 391 10.6 249 5 StarTX 4x4 $59,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel V6/2720 140 440 9.0 236 5 StarTS 4x4 $64,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel V6/2720 140 440 9.0 236 5 StarTitanium 4x4 $69,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel V6/2720 140 440 9.0 236 5 Star

Great Wall X-series PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

X240 4x4 $28,990 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/2378 100 200 10.3 237 4 StarX200 4x4 $31,990 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/1996 105 310 7.6 208 4 StarX200 4x4 $34,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1996 105 310 9.2 240 4 Star

Holden Captiva 5 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.4 $38,490 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/2384 123 230 8.8 201 4 Star2.4 $39,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2384 123 230 8.8 201 4 Star2.2 4x4 $44,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2231 135 400 8.2 214 4 Star

Ford KugaThe Kuga was basically dropped on the local market by overseas forces, making it a bit of an orphan in the model range. Still, this doesn’t lessen the appeal of what is a fantastic small SUV. The high price and horrific fuel usage might though.hough the next generation, out this year, might improve matters.Pros: great looking; fantastically comfortable; dynamically impressive; highly-specced.Cons: expensive; current model is thirstier than a Territory.

Ford TerritoryAn unqualified sales success for Ford, the Territory has managed to soldier on well past its expected use-by date just by being so damn good. The recent long-overdue refresh added a fantastic diesel engine, but also goes to show just how good the incredibly old 4-litre inline six still actually is.Pros: massive amounts of room; great looking; incredibly comfortable; quick and impressively good at going around corners.Cons: petrol is thirsty; it IS getting old.

Great Wall X-seriesDerivative styling hides a surprisingly competent SUV that offers remarkable value-for-money. While the build quality is variable and the materials low quality, the whole package comes together quite well. Still a way to go yet, but quite impressive for the money.Pros: highly specced; handsome in a generic way.Cons: noisy; unsophisticated ride; strange smell of cheap plastics and glues.

Holden Captiva 5Remarkably well-priced, the Captiva 5 is a strong package, with the diesel AWD model being the standout. Decent fit and finish make it pleasant inside, albeit a bit plasticky in some areas. Comfortable on the road, it is also a decent handler.Pros: comfortable and pleasant to drive; great diesel; handsome.Cons: petrol engine a bit underwhelming; cheap materials in a lot of places.

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Holden Captiva 7 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

SX $41,890 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2384 123 230 9.0 206 4 StarSX $45,890 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2231 135 400 7.6 198 4 StarCX 4x4 $50,890 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/2997 190 288 10.1 231 4 StarCX 4x4 $52,890 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2231 135 400 8.1 211 4 StarLX 4x4 $55,890 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/2997 190 288 10.1 231 4 StarLX 4x4 $57,890 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2231 135 400 8.1 211 4 Star

Holden Colorado 7 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LT $62,900 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2776 132 470 9.4 245 n/aLTZ $66,900 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2776 132 470 9.4 245 n/a

Honda CRV PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

S $37,900 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/1997 114 190 7.8 182 n/aS $39,900 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1997 114 190 7.7 179 n/aN 4x4 $46,600 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2354 140 222 8.7 202 n/aSport 4x4 $48,900 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2354 140 222 8.7 202 n/aSport N 4x4 $51,700 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2354 140 222 8.7 202 n/a

Hyundai ix35 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.0 $40,490 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 122 197 8.5 203 5 Star2.4 4x4 $45,490 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2359 130 227 9.0 219 5 Star2.4 Elite 4x4 $49,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2359 130 227 9.0 219 5 Star2.0R 4x4 $50,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 135 392 7.5 198 5 Star2.0R Elite 4x4 $54,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 135 392 7.5 198 5 Star

Holden Captiva 7Bigger and newer than the Captiva 5, the 7 actually lags behind its smaller, older sibling in terms of build quality and fit and finish. The well laid-out interior is extremely plasticky, but extraordinarily roomy. Pros: good-looking; loads of room; V6 and diesel are strong engines.Cons: 2.4 petrol is underwhelming, V6 and diesel very thirsty.

Holden Colorado 7Although based on the Colorado ute, the Colorado 7 manages to put right many of the ute’s vices, thanks, we suspect, to Aussie engineering input, and offers Holden’s first “tough truck” SUV in many years, complete with low ratio gearbox.Pros: strong, spacious, great off-road ability, and as tough as SUVs get these days thanks to its separate chassis.Cons: it’s big; engine still a bit rough at times.

Honda CRVFor many, many years the CRV was a class leader, but the explosion in interest in the SUV market made that a very hard call to make in recent years, particularly for the ageing CRV. The new model does little to change that by being visually generic and dynamically ordinary. No great surprises here, but the 4WD models are far more impressive than the 2WD.Pros: ride quality; build quality; inoffensive styling.Cons: inoffensive styling to the point that it is almost invisible; 2WD models not worth the effort.

Hyundai ix35The styling may not be to all tastes, but the rest of the package is truly impressive, particularly the diesel. Well-specced, competitively-priced and wonderfully competent on the road, the ix35 makes for a compelling proposition. Provided you can handle the looks.Pros: well-priced; well-balanced; well-specced.Cons: 2-litre a bit ordinary; looks may not appeal.



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Hyundai Santa Fe PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.4 5-seat 4x4 $53,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2349 129 228 9.4 223 5 Star2.4 7-seat 4x4 $54,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2349 129 228 9.4 223 5 Star2.4 Elite 7-seat 4x4 $59,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2349 129 228 9.4 223 5 Star3.5 V6 7-seat $59,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3470 206 335 9.6 230 5 Star2.2R 5-seat 4x4 $59,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.5 197 5 Star2.2R 7-seat 4x4 $60,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.5 197 5 Star2.2R Elite 7-seat 4x4 $66,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.5 197 5 Star

Jeep Compass PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Sport $32,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1999 115 190 7.6 200 4 StarLimited 4x4 $39,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2360 125 220 9.1 222 4 Star

Jeep Patriot PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Limited 4x4 $39,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2360 125 220 9.1 222 4 Star

Jeep Cherokee PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Limited 4x4 $53,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3701 151 314 12.4 n/a n/aLimited 4x4 $58,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2776 130 460 n/a n/a n/a

Jeep Wrangler PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Renegade 4x4 $52,990 3/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3604 209 347 10.4 240 4 StarRubicon 4x4 $57,990 3/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3604 209 347 10.4 240 4 StarUnlimited Renegade 4x4 $57,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3604 209 347 10.4 240 4 StarUnlimited Rubicon 4x4 $62,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3604 209 347 10.4 240 4 StarUnlimited Renegade 4x4 $64,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2776 130 460 n/a n/a 4 Star

Hyundai Santa FeBig and conservatively handsome, the Santa Fe has been a deserved success for Hyundai. An all-new model is coming soon, but the current car still stands strong, with good pricing, high levels of kits, and convincing handling both on and off the road.Pros: heaps of room; massively well-built; handsome; well-specced; impressive handling.Cons: be gone soon; starting to get quite expensive; V6 a bit pointless.

Jeep CompassWhen it first came out, there was a lot to criticise about the Compass – the cheap interior, the weird looks, the CVT transmission. All those problems are largely gone now (except the CVT) with a new face and interior that are far superior to the original. And look at that price!Pros: incredible price; much-improved interior; ride comfort; massively practical.Cons: Still looks a bit odd from some angles; the CVT transmission; not a proper Jeep.

Jeep PatriotIdentical to the Compass under the skin, the Patriot has always been the better-looking twin, and remains so. Also gains the same interior and spec improvements as the Compass, as well as the impressive price.Pros: looks like a proper Jeep at least; high levels of equipment; extremely well-priced.Cons: looks a bit under-wheeled; again, the CVT transmission; vague handling.

Jeep CherokeeA bit like the overlooked middle child, the Cherokee is still around, and still offers a remarkably good package for the money. Comfortable enough on the road, its real forte – like all Jeeps above the Compass and Patriot -– is off the sealed stuff.Pros: comfortable; nice interior packaging; good value for money; massively practical.Cons: interior a bit cheap; build quality not as good as newer models.

Jeep WranglerThe Wrangler is built for one purpose; to be spectacular off the road. And it certainly is, getting progressively better the further you get off the beaten track. On the road it is not quite so impressive, but its lumbering nature and massive road and wind noise actually goes to make up a big part of its charm.Pros: will go almost literally anywhere; new petrol V6 and transmission make a massive improvement; looks awesome.Cons: Four-door Unlimited looks fantastic, but is MASSIVE; thirsty; very noisy; utterly impractical and infuriating roof system.


Jeep Grand Cherokee PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Laredo $64,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3604 210 347 11.4 n/a 4 StarLaredo $69,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel V6/2987 177 550 8.3 n/a 4 Star

Kia Sportage PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Urban LX $34,240 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 122 197 8.7 207 5 StarUrban EX $38,240 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 122 197 8.7 207 5 StarEX 4x4 $43,240 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2359 130 227 9.2 219 5 StarLTD 4x4 $47,240 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2359 130 227 9.2 219 5 StarEX 4x4 $48,240 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 135 392 7.5 198 5 StarLTD 4x4 $52,240 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 135 392 7.5 198 5 Star

Kia Sorento R PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LX $46,490 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2359 130 227 8.6 205 5 StarLX 4x4 $49,490 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2359 130 227 8.8 210 5 StarLX $50,690 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.1 187 5 StarLX 4x4 $53,690 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.3 192 5 StarEX 4x4 $58,690 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.3 192 5 StarLTD $60,490 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.1 187 5 StarLTD 4x4 $63,490 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.3 192 5 StarPremium 4x4 $66,190 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2199 145 436 7.3 192 5 Star

Land Rover Freelander PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

TD4 SE 4x4 $66,000 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2179 110 400 7.0 185 5 StarSi4 SE 4x4 $66,000 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1999 177 340 9.6 n/a 5 Star

Jeep Grand CherokeeWhile only the base Laredo sneaks in under our $75k cut-off, it still represents an impressive chunk of luxury and sheer American metal. Massively improved in almost every aspect, the new-generation Grand Cherokee is an impressive beast. Unfortunately handling is the one area it is less than impressive.Pros: big, bold and distinctly American; superbly comfortable; well-specced; great value-for-money.Cons: big, bold and distinctly American; floppy, wobbly handling fails to impress.

Kia SportageLooking for all the world like a full-size Hot Wheels car, the great-looking Sportage also brings a great (although admittedly less adventurous) interior and great dynamics to the small SUV segment. Although some of the base models are a bit less convincing, the higher spec models are very impressive.Pros: looks fantastic; great interior; well-built; nice to drive.Cons: only looks fantastic on big wheels – which do compromise the ride; interior space compromised by sexy styling.

Kia Sorento RSubstantially re-engineered underneath, the “new” Kia Sorento brings a subtle exterior facelift, new levels of refinement and a big increase in spec to the successful big SUV. Still very handsome and capable, the “new” Sorento may not actually be all that new, but it is even more impressive.Pros: very confident and capable on the road; spacious, practical and comfortable; great engine; ventilated seats in the Premium are fantastic.Cons: upper-spec models getting pricey; doesn’t look different enough from old model.

Land Rover FreelanderSuperbly comfortable and quiet, the Freelander happily fills the gap in the Land Rover range between the agricultural Defender and the luxurious Discovery, thankfully by being more like a mini-Disco than anything else. Pros: great engines; superb ride quality; high-quality interior.Cons: expensive; getting on now.



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Land Rover Defender PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

90 Station Wagon 4x4 $68,500 3/SUV Manual Diesel I4/2401 90 360 10.0 266 n/a110 Stationwagon 4x4 $71,500 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/2401 90 360 11.0 291 n/a

Mazda CX-5 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLX $39,690 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1997 114 200 6.4 148 5 StarGSX $41,390 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1997 114 200 6.4 148 5 StarGSX 4x4 $43,390 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1997 113 198 6.9 160 5 StarGSX 4x4 $46,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2184 129 420 5.7 149 5 StarLimited 4x4 $52,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1997 113 198 6.9 160 5 StarLimited 4x4 $55,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2184 129 420 5.7 149 5 Star

Mazda CX-9 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Limited 4x4 $65,490 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3726 204 367 11.3 n/a 5 Star

Mini Countryman PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Cooper $45,900 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/1598 90 160 6.5 149 4 StarCooper $48,900 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1598 90 160 7.6 165 4 StarCooper D $49,200 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/1560 82 270 4.4 115 4 StarCooper D 4x4 $51,900 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/1560 82 270 4.9 128 4 StarCooper D $52,200 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1560 82 270 5.6 146 4 StarCooper S $54,200 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/1598 135 240 6.9 158 4 StarCooper D 4x4 $55,900 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1560 82 270 6.0 156 4 StarCooper S $57,200 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1598 135 240 7.5 172 4 StarCooper S 4x4 $57,200 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/1598 135 240 8.1 186 4 StarCooper S 4x4 $60,200 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1598 135 240 8.1 186 4 Star

Land Rover DefenderWell past its prime, but still insanely capable off the road, the Defender is perhaps the ultimate 4x4. At the expense of almost every form of refinement that is expected from a modern vehicle, that is. Great off the road; pretty terrible on it.Pros: almost nothing will stop it off the road; rugged and simple; classic looks.Cons: absolutely awful on the road; noisy, uncomfortable and impractical; expensive; classic looks.

Mazda CX-5A startlingly good entry into the SUV market, particularly the incredible diesel. Strong, confident and remarkably capable, the CX-5 is literally a no-compromise car. Huge amounts of space and practicality, great looks and confident handling, there is a lot to like about the CX-5.Pros: diesel engine is a gem; brilliant driving position; great seats; massively practical.Cons: petrol engine not quite as brilliant as diesel; stereo a bit complex and confusing.

Mazda CX-9The CX-5’s (very) big brother may be a generation older, but still holds up well alongside its smaller, younger brother. The big 3.5-litre V6 is a lusty, bellowing beast that hauls the big CX-9 along at a surprising rate and, although it is set up more for comfort, it still manages to go around a corner well.Pros: superb comfort; lusty V6; massive amounts of usable room.Cons: lusty V6 is thirsty; it is VERY big.

Mini CountrymanA bigger Mini SUV may sound strange, and the Countryman proves that, yes, that is indeed the case. The larger five-door 4x4 Mini is a slightly odd-looking beast, but manages to deliver a similar driving experience – although not quite as visceral -– as the hatch. Well-equipped, but with slightly suspect build quality, the Countryman is… interesting.Pros: feels like a more grown-up Mini; strong performance from Cooper S models; more useful room; brilliant AWD system.Cons: Minis shouldn’t grow up; awkward looks.


Mitsubishi ASX PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LS $36,690 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 112 200 7.9 181 5 StarSport $40,590 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 112 200 7.9 181 5 StarSport 4x4 $43,590 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 112 200 8.1 186 5 StarSport 4x4 $47,990 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/1798 112 305 5.7 149 5 Star

Mitsubishi Outlander PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

LS 5-seat $39,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 112 193 6.6 151 5 StarLS 5-seat 4x4 $43,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2360 126 224 7.5 172 5 StarXLS 7-seat 4x4 $47,490 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2360 126 224 7.5 172 5 StarVR 7-seat 4x4 $49,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2268 112 366 5.8 151 5 StarVRX 7-seat 4x4 $54,490 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2360 126 224 7.5 172 5 StarVRX 7-seat 4x4 $56,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2268 112 366 5.8 151 5 Star

Mitsubishi Challenger PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

GLS 4x4 $58,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2477 133 356 9.8 255 4 StarExceed 4x4 $63,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2477 133 356 9.8 255 4 Star

Nissan X-Trail PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.0L $36,990 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/1997 102 198 8.5 195 4 Star2.0L $38,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1997 102 198 8.4 193 4 StarST-L 4x4 $43,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2488 125 226 9.1 209 4 StarTS 4x4 $46,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 110 320 7.4 193 4 StarTi 4x4 $49,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2488 125 226 9.1 209 4 StarTL 4x4 $51,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 110 320 7.4 193 4 Star

Mitsubishi ASXA midway point between the Lancer’s size and manoeuvrability, and the Outlander’s ride height and practicality, the ASX makes a lot of sense. Good looks and good equipment levels help; droney engines and dull dynamics don’t.Pros: flexible and practical; perfect size for town driving; handsome; well-specced.Cons: quite cheap in places; petrol/CVT combo not good; best model (diesel 4x4) very expensive.

Mitsubishi OutlanderThe new Outlander is a massive improvement over a car that wasn’t all that bad to begin with. The addition of a strong diesel engine to the lineup just strengthens it even more. Comfortable and remarkably quiet, the Outlander is yet another strong contender in the SUV segment.Pros: quiet and comfortable; great diesel engine; base model 2-litre petrol CVT is surprisingly good; great build quality.Cons: looks aren’t to all tastes; nose has a bit too much chrome.

Mitsubishi ChallengerThe big, rugged ute-based SUV with proper off-road ability is a dying breed these days, but the Challenger still proudly waves that flag. Take everything about the Triton ute and add more seats and you pretty much have the Challenger, which means it may be unsophisticated, but it is tough and remarkably capable.Pros: rugged; brilliant off-road; surprisingly good on it.Cons: unsophisticated ride; noisy.

Nissan X-TrailThe square, purposeful X-Trail may share its underpinnings with the Qashqai, but you wouldn’t know it to look at them. This is good, because while the X-Trail possesses a decent amount of off-road ability, it also possesses the Qashqai’s exemplary on-road manners as well.Pros: good on-road and capable off it; bold, blocky styling; well-priced and strongly specced.Cons: CVT transmission is ordinary; 2WD models a bit ordinary.



SuVS

Nissan Murano PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

3.5 V6 4x4 $65,950 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3498 191 336 10.9 255 n/a


Active $37,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 110 197 7.9 185 5 StarAllure $39,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 110 197 7.9 185 5 StarFeline 4x4 $45,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1998 110 197 8.1 192 5 Star

Renault Koleos PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

2.5 $37,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2488 126 226 9.3 223 5 Star2.5 4x4 $43,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2488 126 226 9.5 228 5 Star2.0 4x4 $49,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1995 110 320 7.1 186 5 Star

Skoda Yeti PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

TSI 77 $37,500 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1197 77 175 6.4 149 5 StarTDI 4x4 $45,500 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/1968 103 320 6.0 157 5 StarTDI 4x4 $48,000 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 6.5 169 5 Star

SsangYong Korando PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Sport $31,990 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/1998 129 360 6.0 157 n/aSport $34,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1998 129 360 7.3 194 n/aSport 4x4 $42,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1998 129 360 7.5 199 n/aSPR 4x4 $44,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1998 129 360 7.5 199 n/a

Nissan MuranoThe Murano’s big, chromed grin yells at you that it was designed for the American market, and the soft handling only backs that up. Massively comfortable, the Murano doesn’t really do corners, though, but brilliant engine means straight line performance is beyond doubt.Pros: great V6 engine; brash styling works well; supremely comfortable and quick.Cons: thirsty; doesn’t really go around corners all that well; no real off-road ability.

Peugeot 4008Mitsubishi ASX-based replacement for the 4007 brings all that is good and bad about the ASX and adds a big dose of pleasing Euro visuals to the proceedings. Looks great form the outside, but disappointingly Mitsubishi-like from the inside. Pros: looks fantastic; brilliant around town; very practical.Cons: plasticky interior; droning CVT/engine combo; too much Mitsubishi on show.

Renault KoleosBased on the same platform as the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai, the Koleos is strangely easy to overlook in the segment, but is every bit as good as its Japanese counterparts. Recent facelift has robbed the Koleos of a lot of its character, but the overriding sense of quality remains.Pros: very capable on the road, excels on gravel; remarkably comfortable; brilliant cabin.Cons: oddly bland-looking after facelift; TomTom navigation system infuriating.

Skoda YetiBrilliant small SUV with car-like capabilities and great looks. Superb Skoda build quality is a highlight, as is the diesel engine. Nothing wrong with the petrol either, and the spacious, airy interior tops things off nicely.Pros: great engines; looks tough and cute at the same time; brilliantly well-built.Cons: FWD model not as convincing as 4x4 counterparts.

SsangYong KorandoA brilliant-looking, remarkably well-priced small SUV worthy of consideration. While there are obvious areas where the Korando has been built down to a price, the overall effect is impressive. The cheaper models are more compelling – the higher you go, the lesser the bang-for-your-buck factor impresses.Pros: great looks; roomy and comfortable; strong engine.Cons: coarse engine; unrefined in places.


SsangYong Kyron PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

Sports 4x4 $36,990 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/1968 104 310 8.8 232 n/aSports 4x4 $41,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1968 104 310 8.8 232 n/aSPR 4x4 $49,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2696 121 340 9.0 239 n/a

SsangYong Rexton W PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

TeamMate Xdi 4x4 $39,990 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/2696 121 340 7.5 232 n/aTeamMate Xdi 4x4 $42,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2696 121 340 7.5 232 n/aSport 4x4 $49,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2696 121 340 7.5 232 n/aSPR 4x4 $59,990 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/2696 137 402 8.0 233 n/a

Subaru Tribeca PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

3.6R Premium 4x4 $69,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol H6/3630 190 350 11.6 275 5 Star

Suzuki Jimny PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

JX 4x4 $19,990 3/SUV Manual Petrol I4/1328 63 110 7.2 171 n/aSierra 4x4 $22,990 3/SUV Manual Petrol I4/1328 63 110 7.2 171 n/aSierra 4x4 $24,500 3/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1328 63 110 7.6 181 n/a

Suzuki Grand Vitara PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

JLX 4x4 $31,690 3/SUV Manual Petrol I4/2393 122 225 8.8 209 4 StarJLX 4x4 $33,190 3/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2393 122 225 9.6 228 4 StarJLX $34,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2393 122 225 9.5 224 4 StarJLX 4x4 $37,990 5/SUV Manual Petrol I4/2393 122 225 8.9 212 4 StarJLX 4x4 $39,500 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2393 122 225 9.9 234 4 StarSP Edition 4x4 $39,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2393 122 225 9.9 234 4 StarLTD 4x4 $41,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/2393 122 225 9.9 234 4 StarJLX 4x4 $43,990 5/SUV Manual Diesel I4/1897 95 300 6.8 179 4 Star

SsangYong KyronOne of the few “proper” rigid frame off-roaders left, the Kyron is undoubtedly an old vehicle now, though. While it feels it, with its unrefined handling and ride, it is still a tough, capable SUV with strong diesel engines and a proper low ratio gearbox.Pros: big and solid; strong engines; well specced.Cons: unrefined ride; lumbering handling.

SsangYong Rexton WUpgrade on the venerable Rexton II, the Rexton W doesn’t add a lot in terms of changes, except that there are now three models instead of two to allow the tough 4x4 to come in at mean pricing, and lots more electronic “fruit”. Two versions have low ratio; the top SPR doesn’t, but still has 4WD. Pros: good looks; low price.Cons: Getting really old!

Subaru TribecaThe big Tribeca has a lot of good things going for it, it’s just that handling and interior quality aren’t on that list. A generation older than the new Legacy and Imprezas, the Tribeca still suffers from the old Subaru complaint of cheap, plasticky interiors.Pros: hugely roomy; very powerful; very practical and flexible; good looks.Cons: thirsty; floppy handling; cheap interior in an expensive car.

Suzuki JimnyAncient and rugged, the Jimny is unrefined, noisy and massive fun both on and off the road. The real fun is off the sealed stuff though, where the diminutive Jimny is all-but unstoppable. In terms of safety, comfort, refinement and equipment it is awful. In terms of toughness, practicality, fun and going almost anywhere on the planet, it is unbeatable.Pros: will go anywhere; cheap to run; tough as hell; utterly charming.Cons: noisy; uncomfortable; coarse; unrefined (still utterly charming though).

Suzuki Grand VitaraNot the youngest in the segment, but still one of the most capable. The Grand Vitara is, at its heart, a no-nonsense off-roader with a hint of luxury around the up-spec models for good measure. Decent enough on the road, brilliant off it.Pros: great off road; strong engines; well-built.Cons: up-spec models feel like an afterthought; unrefined.



SuVS

Toyota Highlander PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

V6 $55,280 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3456 201 337 11.0 259 5 StarV6 4x4 $59,780 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3456 201 337 11.6 271 5 StarLimited 4x4 $67,780 5/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3456 201 337 11.6 271 5 Star

Toyota FJ Cruiser PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

4.0 V6 4x4 $71,280 3/SUV Auto Petrol V6/3956 200 380 11.4 267 n/a

Volkswagen Tiguan PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

132kW TSI 4x4 $49,500 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1984 132 280 8.6 199 5 Star103kW TDI 4x4 $54,000 5/SUV Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 320 6.3 167 5 Star

Volvo XC60 PRICE DOORS/BODY TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC kW Nm AVE. L/100km CO2 (g/km) SAFETY

T5 $69,990 5/SUV Auto Petrol I4/1999 177 320 8.5 198 5 Star

Toyota HighlanderPacking the same awesome V6 as the Aurion, the Highlander is not short on power. Which is actually a massive shame for the 2WD model, which struggles badly to deal with it. The 4WD models have no such problems and, with their superior ride and handling are the way to buy a Highlander. Pros: big, roomy and powerful; cosseting ride; huge amounts of load space.Cons: 2WD model is awful; handling decent, but very soft; thirsty.

Toyota FJ CruiserA Tonka Toy made life-size, the FJ Cruiser attracts stares everywhere, even after a few years’ familiarity. You expect it to be big and floppy, with dead steering and awful handling, but it isn’t. The interior is very retro and very plastic, but it manages to work its charms on you and become quite likeable. Good dynamics and ride help immensely.Pros: retro styling; surprisingly nimble; powerful engine; extremely capable off-road.Cons: retro styling; serious rear 3/4 blind spots; thirsty.

Volkswagen TiguanA wonderfully car-like SUV that is actually reasonably capable off the sealed stuff. Great engines and a high level of standard spec strengthen the Tiguan’s argument, while strong dynamics seal the deal.Pros: very car-like to throw around; roomy and comfortable; lots of clever touches.Cons: expensive.

Volvo XC60Sleeker and sexier than most in the segment, the XC60 is a worthy contender in the SUV market. Fantastic looks and impressive dynamics and marred by the fact that all the brilliantly clever safety features are optional extras. Still a luxurious, high-quality, well-built machine though.Pros: it looks great; drives pretty decently too; very comfortable; spacious.Cons: expensive.

Subaru ForesterSubaru will launch the next-generation Forester in the New Zealand market this month. Larger and boasting more aggressive styling, the new Forester will come with a choice of three horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engines; a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre making 127kW, a turbo-charged 2.0-litre making 206kW and a 2.0-litre diesel making 112kW.Transmission choices will be a six-speed manual or a Lineartronic CVT, with the turbo engine only being available with the CVT.Go to www.subaru.co.nz for details and prices.

Toyota RAV4A new version of Toyota’s popular RAV4 launches later in the year as well. Boasting swoopier new-generation Toyota styling, the new RAV4 is lower and more car-like than ever. The side-hinged tailgate is gone, replaced by a more conventional top-hinged version, while the looks move from conventional to something far more adventurous.Eight different models will be available in New Zealand, both in FWD and 4WD with a choice of 2.0 and 2.5-litre petrol engines and a 2.2-litre diesel. A six-speed automatic transmission replaces the four-speed unit in the current car.Go to www.toyota.co.nz for prices and details.


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Citroen Berlingo PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CCPOWER (kW)

TORQUE (Nm)

1.6 HDi $29,990 2728 Std. 2130 Manual Diesel I4/1560 66 215

Fiat Ducato PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CCPOWER (kW)

TORQUE (Nm)

Med. 251.BGB $59,990 4035 High 3500 Manual Diesel I4/2287 96 320

Med. 251.BGB $62,990 4035 High 3500 Auto Diesel I4/2287 96 320

Med. 251.BGC $62,490 4035 High 3500 Manual Diesel I4/2287 109 350

Med. 251.BGC $65,490 4035 High 3500 Auto Diesel I4/2287 109 350

Med. 251.BGD $64,990 4035 High 3500 Manual Diesel I4/2996 130 400

Med. 251.BGD $67,990 4035 High 3500 Auto Diesel I4/2996 130 400

Heavy 251.HGB $63,990 4035 High 4000 Manual Diesel I4/2287 96 320

Heavy 251.HGB $66,990 4035 High 4000 Auto Diesel I4/2287 96 320

Heavy 251.HGC $66,490 4035 High 4000 Manual Diesel I4/2287 109 350

Heavy 251.HGC $69,490 4035 High 4000 Auto Diesel I4/2287 109 350

Heavy 251.HGD $68,990 4035 High 4000 Manual Diesel I4/2996 130 400

Heavy 251.HGD $71,990 4035 High 4000 Auto Diesel I4/2996 130 400

Ford Transit Custom PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CCPOWER (kW)

TORQUE (Nm)

Transit Custom $49,490 2933 Low 2900 Manual Diesel I4/2198 114 385

Fiat Scudo PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CCPOWER (kW)

TORQUE (Nm)

272.4L2 $39,996 3122 Std. 2932 Manual Diesel I4/1997 88 300

Ford Transit PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CCPOWER (kW)

TORQUE (Nm)

SWB $50,990 2933 Std. 3325 Manual Diesel I4/2198 74 285

LWB $59,090 3750 Med. 3490 Manual Diesel I4/2198 114 385

Jumbo 350 $68,390 3750 High 3490 Manual Diesel I4/2198 114 385

Jumbo 450 $69,790 3750 High 4490 Manual Diesel I4/2198 114 385

Bus (12-seater) $69,990 3750 Med. 3490 Manual Diesel I4/2198 114 385

Scudo Ducato

Transit Custom Transit

CitreonThe Citroen Berlingo drives like a car but has all the equipment and space of a light commercial van. Completely redesigned and reengineered, it has increased load capacity of up to 750kg or 3.7cu m, and a wide range of standard features. The load compartment is integrated into the shape of the vehicle providing a larger, more useable load space, enhanced aerodynamics, and ease of access and manoeuvrability for the driver.

FiatFiat offers two sizes of vans – the medium sized Scudo, which has a 3,122mm wheelbase and the larger Ducato. Both gets diesel power, with three power/torque ratings for the Ducato, and each Ducato model is available with either manual or automatic transmission.

FordFord is about to introduce its Custom line of vans, smaller than the top-selling Transit range. The new van sits on a 2,933mm wheelbase, with a 2.2-litre 114kW diesel and manual transmission. The big Transit continues with a wide variety of heights, two wheelbase choices, and two engines, all with manual gearboxes.


Holden Combo PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

Combo $30,400 n/a Std. 1925 Manual Petrol I4/1364 66 125

Hyundai iLoad/iMax PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

iLoad $46,990 3200 Std. n/a Manual Diesel I4/2497 100 343

iLoad $48,990 3200 Std. n/a Auto Diesel I4/2497 125 441

iMax (8-seater) $54,990 3200 Std. n/a Manual Diesel I4/2497 100 343

iMax (8-seater) $56,990 3200 Std. n/a Auto Diesel I4/2497 125 441

iMax (8-seater) $58,990 3200 Std. n/a Auto Petrol I4/2359 126 224

Mercedes-Benz Vito PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

110 $44,990 3200 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/2143 70 250



122 $55,990 3200 Std. 2800 Auto Diesel V6/2987 165 440

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter PRICE EXCL GST W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

210 Compact $50,600 3250 Std 2990 Manual Diesel I4/2143 70 250

313 Standard $55,800 3665 High 3490 Manual Diesel I4/2143 95 305

313 Long $59,700 4325 High 3490 Manual Diesel I4/2143 95 305

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Iveco Daily PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

50C17 12m3 $54,308 3300 High 5200 Manual Diesel I4/2998 125 400




Vito Sprinter

HoldenThe Holden Combo has been popular model in the small van segment for years. Only one version is available, with a 1,925kg GVM and a 1.4-litre petrol engine producing 66kW and linked to a manual gearbox. Expect a new one soon.

HyundaiThe Hyundai iLoad has become a popular van in the small/medium forward control sector, taking the fight to the ubiquitous Hiace with a 3,200mm wheelbase and a choice of 100kW or 125kW turbodiesel engines, plus manual or auto ‘boxes. The iMax is a minibus version.

IvecoThe Iveco Daily falls into the larger van segment, with 3,300mm or 3,950mm wheelbases and high roofs as standard. Only manual transmission is available, while motive power comes from a 125kW/400Nm 3-litre turbodiesel.

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz has two van models, the medium-sized Vito and the larger Sprinter. There are four models in the Vito line-up, with engine output ranging from 70 to 165kW, while the Sprinter has three models, with the option of 70kW or 95kW..



Mitsubishi L300 PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

SWB $30,690 2235 Std. 2305 Manual Petrol I4/2351 97 192

LWB $35,790 2435 Std. 2505 Manual Petrol I4/2351 97 192

Nissan Urvan PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

3.0T $45,550 2415 Std. 3100 Manual Diesel I4/2953 96 265

3.0T $47,550 2415 Std. 3100 Auto Diesel I4/2953 96 265

Peugeot Partner PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

1.6 HDi $29,990 2728 Std. 2130 Manual Diesel I4/1560 66 215

Suzuki APV PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

1.6 $22,500 2625 Std. 1950 Manual Petrol I4/1590 68 127

316 Standard $59,300 3665 High 3490 Manual Diesel I4/2143 120 360


319 Standard $62,800 3665 High 3490 Manual Diesel V6/2987 140 440

319 Long $66,700 4325 High 3490 Manual Diesel V6/2987 140 440


516 Extra Long $71,400 4325 High 5000 Manual Diesel I4/2143 120 360

519 Long $72,700 4325 High 5000 Manual Diesel V6/2987 140 440

519 Extra Long $74,900 4325 High 5000 Manual Diesel V6/2987 140 440

MitsubishiThe Mitsubishi L300 continues to be popular with the “Tradie” sector, and if available in both short wheelbase and SWB. Both are available only with 97kW petrol engines and manual transmission, while GVM is either 2,305kg or 2,505kg.

NissanThe Nissan Urvan is a forward-control van in the Hiace sector, and comes with a 2,415 wheelbase and a GVM of 3,100kg. There are both manual and automatic transmission options, and 96kW turbodiesel power.

PeugeotThe Peugeot Partner shares its underpinnings with the Citroen Berlingo, with both vehicles coming from the PSA stable in France. Power comes from a 66kW turbodiesel, there’s manual transmission, and 2,130kg GVM.

SuzukiThe little Suzuki APV seems to have carved a niche for itself – especially among coffer vendows – with its compact but dimensions and easy driving from its 68kW petrol engine and manual gearbox. Wheelbase is 2,625mm.


Toyota Hiace PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW) TORQUE (Nm)

ZL (3-seater) $47,330 2570 Std. 2800 Manual Petrol I4/2694 111 241

ZL (3-seater) $49,630 2570 Std. 2800 Auto Petrol I4/2694 111 241

ZL (6-seater) $48,330 2570 Std. 2800 Manual Petrol I4/2694 111 241

ZL (3-seater) $51,030 2570 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/2982 100 300

ZL (3-seater) $53,230 2570 Std. 2800 Auto Diesel I4/2982 100 300

ZL (6-seater) $52,130 2570 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/2982 100 300

ZX (3-seater) $56,830 3110 Med. 3200 Manual Diesel I4/2982 100 300

ZX (3-seater) $58,830 3110 Med. 3200 Auto Diesel I4/2982 100 300

Minibus (12-seater) $65,480 3110 Med. 3200 Manual Diesel I4/2982 100 300

Minibus (12-seater) $67,780 3110 Med. 3200 Auto Diesel I4/2982 100 300

Volkswagen Caddy PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

1.2 TSI $29,990 n/a Std. 2089 Manual Petrol I4/1197 77 175

1.6 TDI $35,990 n/a Std. 2175 Manual Diesel I4/1598 75 250

1.6 TDI $39,000 n/a Std. 2175 Auto Diesel I4/1598 75 250

Maxi 1.2 TSI $32,990 3006 Std. 2233 Manual Petrol I4/1197 77 175

Maxi 1.6 HDI $38,500 3006 Std. 2310 Manual Diesel I4/1598 75 250

Maxi 1.6 HDI $42,000 3006 Std. 2310 Auto Diesel I4/1598 75 250

Life (7-seater) $47,990 3006 Std. 2280 Auto Diesel I4/1598 75 250Volkswagen Transporter (Med. roof add $1400, High roof add $1900) PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

SWB 250Nm $47,500 3000 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/1968 75 250



SWB 340Nm $55,500 3000 Std. 2800 Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 340

SWB 400Nm $57,500 3000 Std. 2800 Auto Diesel I4/1968 132 400

SWB 340Nm 4Motion $58,000 3000 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/1968 103 340

SWB 400Nm 4Motion $59,990 3000 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/1968 132 400

SWB 400Nm 4Motion $63,500 3000 Std. 2800 Auto Diesel I4/1968 132 400

LWB 250Nm $49,990 3400 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/1968 75 250



LWB 340Nm $58,000 3400 Std. 2800 Auto Diesel I4/1968 103 340

LWB 400Nm $59,990 3400 Std. 2800 Auto Diesel I4/1968 132 400

LWB 340Nm 4Motion $60,500 3400 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/1968 103 340

LWB 400Nm 4Motion $62,500 3400 Std. 2800 Manual Diesel I4/1968 132 400

LWB 400Nm 4Motion $65,990 3400 Std. 2800 Auto Diesel I4/1968 132 400


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ToyotaThere’s only one van in the Toyota stable, but it’s been topping the charts since Adam got his driving licence! There are 10 models available, with the option of a simple van with three seats in front, to a passenger/load combination with seating for six, through to full 12-seater minibuses. Both petrol and diesel engines are offered, along with manual and automatic transmissions.

VolkswagenTwo vans come your way from Volkswagen in the small-medium sector, the car-derived Caddy, and the bigger Transporter. Both offer a wide range of engines, and two wheelbase lengths.



Hino 300 Light Duty PRICE W/BASE MM GVM kg TRANS FUEL CYL./CC POWER (kw) TORQUE (NM)

615 Short $50,105 2525 5500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 110 420

615 Short $52,060 2525 5500 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420

615 Short Dump $59,660 2525 5500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 110 420

615 Medium $51,755 3400 5500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 110 420

615 Medium $60,410 3430 5500 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420



717 Medium $68,520 3430 5995 or 6500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

717 Medium Dump $68,520 3430 5995 or 6500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

815 Medium $61,380 3430 5995 or 7300 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420

815 Crew $69,165 4200 5995 or 7300 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420

915 Hybrid $71,890 3870 5995 or 8500 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420

917 Crew $66,200 4200 5995 or 8500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464


917 Long $55,900 3870 8500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

917 X-Long $60,055 4200 8500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

Ford Transit cab/chassis PRICE W/BASE mm GVM kg TRANS FUEL CYL./CC POWER (kw) TORQUE (NM)

350 $56,990 3750 3490 Manual Diesel I4/2198 114 385

460 $58,190 3750 4490 Manual Diesel I4/2198 114 385

Volkswagen Multivan PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

Comfortline (7-seater) $69,990 3000 Std. 3000 Auto Diesel I4/1968 132 400

Comfortline 4Motion (7-seater) $76,500 3000 Std. 3000 Auto Diesel I4/1968 132 400

Volkswagen Crafter (Std. roof less $2000, Super high roof add $4000, Super LWB add $2000) PRICE W/BASE mm ROOF GVM kg TRANS. FUEL CYL./CC POWER kW TORQUE (Nm)

35 MWB 300Nm $63,500 3665 Med. 3500 Manual Diesel I4/1968 80 300

35 MWB 340Nm $66,500 3665 Med. 3500 Manual Diesel I4/1968 105 340

35 LWB 340Nm $69,500 4325 Med. 3500 Manual Diesel I4/1968 105 340

50 LWB 340Nm $76,500 4325 Med. 5000 Manual Diesel I4/1968 105 340

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Hino 300 Light Duty PRICE W/BASE MM GVM kg TRANS FUEL CYL./CC POWER (kw) TORQUE (NM)


615 Short $51,500 2525 5500 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420

615 Short Dump $59,100 2525 5500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 110 420


615 Medium $59,800 3430 5500 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420


717 Medium $57,000 3430 5995/6500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

717 Medium Dump $67,900 3430 5995 or 6500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

815 Medium $60,800 3430 5995 or 7300 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420

815 Crew $68,500 4200 5995 or 7300 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420

915 Hybrid $71,200 3870 5995 or 8500 Automatic Diesel I4/4009 110 420

917 Crew $66,200 4200 5995 or 8500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464


917 Long $55,300 3870 8500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

917 X-Long $59,500 4200 8500 Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

917 Dump $75,300 n/a n/a Manual Diesel I4/4009 121 464

VolkswagenVolkswagen’s larger offerings are the 7-seater Multivan, based on the Transporter, and the much bigger Crafter, a full-size van with 3,665mm or 4,325mm wheelbases and either 80kW or 105kW power.

FordFord offers a chassis/cab version of the regular Transit which proves ideal for short-haulage applications. There are two choices, 3,490kg or 4,490kg GVM, both on the same 3,750mm wheelbase, and engine is the popular 2.2-litre turbodiesel which has found itself into a wide variety of vehicles ranging from Land Rover through to Jaguar.

HinoAs part of the Toyota stable, the Hino truck lineup is wide and almost all-embracing. Short, medium, long and extra-long wheelbases are available, and you can get off-the-shelf dump truck or crew carrier applications, as well as versions with manual and automatic transmission. There are two 4-litre turbo-diesels with either 110kW or 121kW power.


Kia 2500 PRICE W/BASE MM GVM kg TRANS FUEL CYL./CC POWER (kw) TORQUE (NM)

K2500 Flatdeck $36,490 2615 3240 Manual Diesel I4/2497 96 255

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter c/c PRICE W/BASE MM GVM kg TRANS FUEL CYL./CC POWER (kw) TORQUE (NM)

313 $52,550 3250 n/a Manual Diesel I4/2143 95 305


516 Duel Cab $65,000 4325 n/a Manual Diesel I4/2143 120 360


Iveco Daily cab/chassis PRICE W/BASE MM GVM kg TRANS FUEL CYL./CC POWER (kw) TORQUE (NM)

50C17 $46,306 3750 5200 Manual Diesel I4/2998 130 400

50C17 LWB $46,980 4350 5200 Manual Diesel I4/2998 130 400

70C17 $53,462 4350 7000 Manual Diesel I4/2998 130 400

70C17 LWB $54,136 4750 7000 Manual Diesel I4/2998 130 400

50C17 double cab $56,779 3750 5000 Manual Diesel I4/2998 130 400

50C17 double cab LWB $57,453 4350 5000 Manual Diesel I4/2998 130 400

70C17 double cab $60,369 3750 6700 Manual Diesel I4/2998 130 400

70C17 double cab LWB $61,043 4350 6700 Manual Diesel I4/2998 130 400


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IvecoIveco offers a range of cab/chassis options. All are based on the Daily, and there are two wheelbase options, 3,750mm and 4,350mm, and GVM ratings ranging from 5,200kg to 7,000kg. In each case, though, power comes from a 130kW 3-litre turbo-diesel.

KiaThere’s only currently one truck from Kia, the K2500, which comes complete with its own flatdeck. A smaller truck – in the same size segment as the Hiace – it has a 2,615mm wheelbase and 3,240kg GVM. Power comes from a 96kW 2.5-litre turbo-diesel.

Mercedes-BenzThe Sprinter cab/chassis comes in three wheelbase variations, the Compact at 3,250mm, the Standard 3,665mm and the Long which has a wheelbase of 4,325mm. The Sprinter Dual cab/chassis comes in one wheelbase variation, the Long, version which has a wheelbase of 4325mm. Power ranges from 95kW to 140kW.



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