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Nissan Sunny / Nissan 1200 / Nissan 120Y

The Nissan Sunny has long been synonymous with being a reliable, durable range of cars. However, the Sunny lineup has not been exclusively about the Sunny model; it has been an umbrella model that integrated the Nissan Almera, the Pulsar, and the Tiida under its production. The Nissan Sunny has seen its day as the Datsun 1000 Deluxe in 1966 to its integration with the Nissan Pulsar and Nissan Almera product lines.

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Toyota Prius

The very first Prius vehicles were sold in Japan, and shortly afterward the model was made available around the world in the year 2000. The Toyota Prius was first launched in the market back in 1997 as a full hybrid electric vehicle and offered in the 4-door sedan body style. However, post-2003, the car has been manufactured and sold only in the 4-door liftback shape. The Prius has been lauded in international markets for its environment-friendly emissions and also for delivering impressive fuel efficiency.

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Nissan Almera

Talk about versatility, and the Almera comes quickly into mind. Most people know the Nissan Almera as a subcompact car, although one look at it doesn't show its long and composite origin. While we may recognize it as the distinctive hatchback that it is, the Almera has come in many iterations in the past, including the Nissan Pulsar, the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy, the Samsung SM3, the Nissan Latio and the Nissan Sunny. In terms of performance, the Almera has utilized a variety of drivetrains, too.

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Kia Carnival

The number 1 and top-selling people-mover – that is what Kia Carnival is to Australia’s riding and driving population. Classed as a minivan or an M-segment passenger car, the Carnival sits five. The front-engine, front-wheel-drive minivan went in production since 1998 and is currently on its third generation. In other parts of the world, it also goes by the name of Kia Sedona and Naza Ria, Kia VQ, Kia Carnival Royale, and Hyundai Entourage.

Dec 20th, 2019

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback brings together the best of two worlds. This car exists in two forms: a station wagon based on another vehicle, the Subaru Legacy (aka Liberty), and a hatchback based on the Subaru Impreza, called the Outback Sport. As the name suggests, Subaru marketed at the Outback as a family-friendly SUV for off-road and adventure use. To strengthen that image, Australian actor Paul Hogan of the Crocodile Dundee fame became the face of the Outback brand.

Dec 20th, 2019

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Nissan Pulsar

The Nissan Pulsar is one of the most distinctive subcompacts in history. It hails from a long line of reliable models and has covered various sedan models under the Nissan Bluebird. The Pulsar has ties to the Opel Astra, the Nissan Sunny, the Nissan Almera and the Nissan Tiida, among others. With its back based on the Opel Astra, the Pulsar has a rich history of reliance and utility. The Pulsar’s past has come from its days as a smooth, classy 3-door fastback sedan in its first-generation N10 and N11 to the modern smooth-riding hatchbacks and sedans that wear the Pulsar nameplate.

Dec 20th, 2019

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Audi S1

The Audi S1 is a high-performance variant of Audi’s supermini class A1, available from 2014 to 2018, and represents Audi's smallest S model. It has a powerful engine and four-wheel drive that lend it significant performance potential but at the expense of ride comfort and weight.

Dec 20th, 2019

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Audi S3

he Audi S3 is the high-performance version of the Audi A3, available since 1999 and currently in its third generation. Its competition includes Ford Focus ST, Golf GTI, BMW 1-Series M version, as well as Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG. Three years after the launch of Audi A3, S3 came in a three-door hatchback version exclusively. It was developed and built by Quattro GmbH, Audi's high-performance division.

Dec 20th, 2019

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BMW Z4

The success of the BMW Z3 has led to the development of the next series of sports roadsters. The Z4 was designed to address problems in the Z3 by providing a stiffer chassis and a more advanced multi-link rear suspension. Adhering to the 2-seat, 2-door configuration with very sporty looks, the Z4 was longer and wider than the previous Z3. It was initially introduced as a convertible model, but a sportier coupe version was later released.

Dec 19th, 2019

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Daewoo 1.5i / Daewoo Cielo

Daewoo model may not have gained prominence in their short stint in major markets, but unknown to most car buyers, several popular marques in the market are rebadged Daewoos. Some of these are Chevrolet’s Captiva (Daewoo Winstorm), Epica (Daewoo Tosca), Aveo (Daewoo Lanos), and Spark (Daewoo Matiz).

Dec 19th, 2019

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Daewoo Espero

The Daewoo Espero is a segment-D or midsize car, built as a 4-door notchback sedan. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and uses General Motors’ J-platform. Its name is Spanish for “I hope” and was later changed to Aranos in some markets. In Australia, it was known as Espero from its first release in 1995 until its end of production in 1997.

Dec 19th, 2019

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Daewoo Nubira

The Daewoo Nubira is a C-segment or compact car produced by Daewoo in 1997. It succeeded Daewoo Cielo and continued to be in production until 2002. It utilized Daewoo’s J100 platform and a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The body styles include a 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback, and 5-door station wagon, although not all markets received all three.

Dec 18th, 2019

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Renault Trafic

The Renault Trafic has existed in the market since 1980, and other automakers had been selling it under various names. For instance, Fiat markets it as the Talento, Nissan as the NV300, and Opel/Vauxhall as the Vivaro. The Trafic has always been classed as a light commercial van, regardless of brand and generation. It entered the Australian market in the year 2004 and is now selling under its third generation.

Dec 18th, 2019

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Daewoo Leganza

The Daewoo Leganza is a four-door sedan classed as a mid-size executive, the successor to Daewoo Espero. The South Korean automaker Daewoo began producing it in 1997 from their facilities in South Korea and Egypt, later adding production facilities in Vietnam and Romania. This front-engined, front-wheel-drive car’s name derives from combining two Italian words, 'elegante' and 'forza', which allude to its elegance and power. Its production ended in 2002 with the introduction of its successor, Daewoo Magnus.

Dec 18th, 2019

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Daewoo Tacuma

The Daewoo Tacuma is a compact people-mover or multipurpose vehicle (MPV), built either as a five-door station wagon or minivan with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The Italian Pininfarina S.p.A. automotive designing firm drew the design concept for it, while Daewoo developed it under project code U100 based on the J100 Nubira.

Dec 18th, 2019