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As the popular Mirage disappears from Mitsubishi’s local line-up, the Colt nameplate returns, ready to battle it out in the premium small car sector. Its stylish “mono-box” design, (more compact people mover than hatchback), features a panoramic front screen and upright abbreviated tail. Only one drivetrain is on offer for our market – the 1.5litre MIVEC four cylinder mated to Mitsubishi’s automatic INVECS III CVT (continuously variable transmission).
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Becomes expensive when fully optioned Mitsubishi has introduced the CH range of upgrades from the Lancer sedan into the wagon line-up which was last on sale in Australia in late 2003. The frontal styling from the sedan has been adopted and the VR-X Sportswagon has a sportier look compared to the base ES specced version, with larger cut outs in the grille, and a front air dam with fog lights and side skirts. The external mirrors are colour coded to the rest of the body and darkened glass [Mitsubishi call Privacy glass] is from the rear doors back.
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SUBARU FORESTER X 2.5 Litre Manual Wagon
FEATURES
BEST WORST
Improved performance
Safety and convenience features
Build quality
Rear legroom still a bit tight
Not as stylish as some competitor vehicles
Some drivetrain harshness in manual version
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Call NRMA Automotive Technical Services on 1300 655 443, should you require additional information on this vehicle, on other makes, or for general advice on automotive matters.
ROAD TEST REPORT
August
SUBARU IMPREZA RV
2.0-Litre Manual Five-door Hatch
FEATURES
BEST WORST
Secure handling, roadholding
and braking
Equipment levels
Standards of finish
Lacks good low speed
performance
Limited rear leg room
Temporary use spare tyre
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SUZUKI LIANA 1.6-Litre manual
FEATURES
BEST WORST
Spacious interior
Level of standard equipment
Comfortable ride
Spacious interior
Level of standard equipment
Comfortable ride
The small passenger car class is one of the most competitive segments of the Australian new vehicle market with a host of different makes and models all vying for a share of new vehicle sales. One of the latest offerings to the class is the Liana from Japanese manufacturer Suzuki.
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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 Subaru Impreza WRX has enjoyed immense popularity since its release in 1994. The WRX is a real pocket rocketship that delivers impressive performance from a turbocharged 2.0 litre engine and excellent handling assisted by Subaru’s all wheel drive technology.
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Call NRMA Technical Advice on 1300 655 443, should you require additional information on this vehicle, on other makes, or for general advice on automotive matters.
ROAD TEST REPORT
August
VOLVO S60
AWD 2.4 litre sedan
FEATURES
BEST WORST
Confident handling
Comprehensive level of safety equipment Build quality Restricted rear leg room PULP required for optimum performance
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VOLVO S60 Sedan 2.4 litre 20 valve SE automatic and 2.3 litre T5 Geartronic automatic Volvo’s new mid-size S60 sedan typifies the company’s new emphasis on introducing more contemporary styling and a more youthful driving appeal, without in any way sacrificing the marque’s traditional virtues of strength and safety. The S60 shares its platform and suspension with the Volvo S80 sedan and the V70 wagon, though it is lighter and shorter than both of those models. The S60 replaces the S70 sedan (the V70 wagon continues) and is available in three different engine and equipment combinations.
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The ranks of Volvo’s S60 compact luxury cars were recently bolstered by the addition of a new all wheel drive variant called the S60 AWD. The release of an all wheel drive S60 is a significant step by Volvo to ensure its vehicles offer drivers premium levels of safety and vehicle performance. One of the most notable points of the new S60 AWD is that the all wheel drive system is the first electronically controlled system to be fitted to a Volvo car. Previous all wheel drive Volvos used a viscous coupling arrangement. When the front wheels slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels by the viscous coupling, often causing a certain amount of jerkiness as it locks and unlocks.
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