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The compact all wheel drive (AWD) market has enjoyed particularly healthy sales in recent times with a number of new and very good offerings competing for a share of sales. One of the latest releases is an all-new wagon called the Outlander, that Mitsubishi intends to market as an ‘adventure picnicker’. While it is set to replace the iO, which is currently in run-out mode, the Outlander is a larger vehicle that provides significantly more interior space.
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SUZUKI XL-7 4WD Wagon
2.7-Litre V6 Manual
FEATURES
BEST WORST
Extra space and seating capacity compared with Vitara models
Good overall performance
Well finished and well equipped
Centre ‘ramp-over’ clearance limits off-road ability
Fiddly radio controls
Only fair seat comfort and support
With seating for up to seven people, Suzuki’s new XL-7 four-wheel drive wagon will appeal to buyers who are looking for a more affordable and easier-to-handle alternative to large-size people movers or heavyweight 4WDs.
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The quality of fit and finish Rates well on safety Top ranking security score Volkswagen describes the fourth generation Polo hatchback as representing “quality in a concentrate” and that’s pretty apt, considering it’s arguably one of the best quality cars in the small hatchback class. For example, Volkswagen says that the new bodyshell has best-in-class torsional rigidity, with significantly enhanced safety qualities. The new Polo scored four stars in Euro NCAP crash tests. Everything about the body spells high quality; from the excellent paint and trim finish, to the solid feel of the doors and rear hatch when closing, and to the small panel gaps that are achieved through laser welding processes.
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High standard of finish Five Star Euro NCAP rating On road performance With many European car makers deciding to introduce diesel versions of their new luxury models into Australia, it would seem a logical step for Peugeot to do the same - given that they have been at the forefront in the latest thinking in diesel design and innovation for many years. Peugeot introduced the first Diesel Particulate Filter in 2000, which has overcome the diesel particulate [black soot] problem that has plagued the industry forever. The new Peugeot 407 ST HDi Diesel is a n exiting new vehicle in many ways; Peugeot has been able to put their latest diesel technology into one of the most striking looking vehicles around.
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