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May 30, 2013 |
in Car reviews, Suzuki Grand Vitara |
Phil Hanson |
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Two statistics, both the number “four”, point to the fact that Suzuki’s third generation Grand Vitara is nearing the end of its lifespan. The first four is its ANCAP safety rating,...
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May 29, 2013 |
in Car reviews, Nissan Navara, Ute |
Phil Hanson |
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Here’s a ute that you don’t seed … but one that’s awfully nice to have. what’s special about this version of the D40 Navara is its V9X V6 turbodiesel engine, acquired as a...
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May 29, 2013 |
in Car reviews, Hyundai Santa Fe |
Paul Owen |
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Things didn’t quite go according to the script when Hyundai Automotive NZ launched the latest version of the Santa Fe SUV, especially with regards to the petrol models. The...
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May 29, 2013 |
in Audi Q5, Car reviews |
Paul Owen |
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It’s a diesel-SUV, but not as we know one, Phil. The new S-version of the popular Audi Q5 doesn’t do mud-plugging, and while it will tolerate running the kids to school and...
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May 22, 2013 |
in 4x4s, Car reviews, Isuzu D-Max |
Phil Hanson |
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Builders of utes have been bending over backwards to purge their, ugh, truck-like origins. The aim seems to be to build a ute that’s indistinguishable from a car,...
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May 22, 2013 |
in Audi A4, Car reviews |
Phil Hanson |
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Audi’s A4 Avant, one of the best looking wagons, flawlessly blends pretty with purposeful. Its lines were nipped and tucked in a 2012 facelift that included a minor exterior...
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May 17, 2013 |
in Car reviews, Kia Cerato |
Alastair Sloane |
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The growth of Kia sales in New Zealand can be measured in part by the success of the Cerato sedan: The first-generation model averaged 220 units a year between 2004-08 and the...
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May 16, 2013 |
in Car reviews, Latest news, Mini Clubman |
Alastair Sloane |
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The Cooper S Paceman is the seventh Mini variant to go on sale in New Zealand. It’s a compact, SUV-type three-door based on the platform of the Countryman but restyled to give it a...
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May 16, 2013 |
in Car reviews, Jaguar XF, Latest news |
Alastair Sloane |
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This is one of two cars Jaguar bought into New Zealand to set a sub-$100k price point against the Germans in the most popular segment of the luxury market. The XF is...
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May 16, 2013 |
in Car reviews, Latest news, Volvo V40 |
Alastair Sloane |
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The T5-R is the go-fast variant in Volvo’s V40 hatchback range. The V40 scored the highest ever result in the Euro NCAP crash testing regime with a near-perfect five-star rating,...
