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Overall, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 range remains a strong and competitive force in the seven-seat large SUV segment. The updated styling, the availability of satellite navigation as standard on the mid-spec models and the genuine third-row practicality are all benefits which outweigh the lack of a diesel power plant....
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Even though the light steering needs a bit more feel, it’s evident that the V8 is cheaper and better than the W12. Now, the only choice is whether you want driving dynamics of the roof or the aural drama of the soft-top....
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It may not be ultra-fast, or particularly polished with its cabin and refinement, but the Ford Fiesta Metal is an enthusiast’s special and a charmer to boot. If properly hard driving is the priority, then it’s an easy pick over a VW Polo 77TSI or even GTI, and the superb steering alone places it ahead of the otherwise-excellent, and quieter, Swift Sport....
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It’s almost cliché to say that Alfa Romeo’s have a soul, but whatever it is, there’s something that you get with an Alfa that you don’t tend to get with other mass produced cars. It’s as if every Alfa Romeo is built slightly differently and has its own personality....
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You can get into a Nissan X-Trail from just $28,490 (before on-road costs are added) if you’re happy to forgo AWD and a number of features, and trade the turbo diesel for a 102kW/196Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol....
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The Mercedes-Benz SLK250 is the second in the range to offer that desirability for less than $100,000, and with some improved performance over the SLK200 it’s perhaps no surprise this is the most popular of Stuttgart’s compact luxury roadster locally....
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The Holden Cruze is now ‘Australia’s small car’ with a big asterisk next to that statement. The addition of a wagon variant – naturally dubbed Sportwagon to complement Commodore – leaves only its sibling hatchback and sedan variants built locally, as the big-booted Cruze hails from South Korea....
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On price alone the Jaguar XF 2.0 Petrol is an outstanding proposition in the luxury car segment. It bridges the gap between large Aussie cars – like the Falcon G6E Ecoboost with which it shares its engine – and the entry level Germans and Japanese. The Jag’s newfound affordability may also place the smaller C-Class, A4 and 3 Series cars on notice....
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There are a few areas where the Mazda6 is less than excellent. The top models are expensive, pushing beyond $40K for the diesel, and $50K for the loaded Atenza. The Sport and Touring offer a stronger value proposition in addition to a superior ride to the GT and Atenza. The steering is fractionally less feelsome than before, and the sedan isn’t quite as agile as the wagon. But that’s about it....
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Starting at $88,614, the Audi Q7 3.0TDI represents excellent value for money. With the added surety of off-road ability, seven seats for passenger hauling and a heap of grunt for towing and overtaking, it’s hard to imagine any other choice....
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