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Loved your review.

Average Review.

Don't purchase this item by itself as you can't purchase the rear camera down the track all knows it has the input to connect the rear camera and to spend around $ 350 not to be able to purchase the rear camera spend extra $ 100 and buy it as a daul camera pack instead but if you don't need the rear camera then just buy as a single camera for the price for around $350

The price is much higher then that

Do you think Standard Range(LFP) will be enough also? Or Extended Range(NCM) is much better?

I really hate that so many EV manufacturers use these funky door handles. I want a regular door handle. Is that too much to ask?

Excellent review. I can’t believe though we are looking at over $100000 for a midrange people mover. Have we been subtly brainwashed into accepting this as the norm? People movers are clearly bought by large families. We still own our first model 7 seat Honda Odyssey and it cost the same as Holden Calais new and apart from the height was about the same dimensions. Not cheap then but served the same purpose as this. It’s been utterly trouble free (when Honda were top of their game) apart from one minor alternator rebuild and usual servicing.We raised our family in it and found it perfect for city driving and great for country trips but could have used more power on steep hills and boot space with all seats in use. But it does have a space saver. Would we be able to afford this model if we were looking today for its electric equivalent? No way! Where are we heading Alan?

Pity Nissan Australia hasn't released a more rugged version such as the 'Rock Creek' model in the states. A 'Dingo Track' version here would be my choice in that Tan colourway with extra ruggedness. I own a classic r50 2000 Pathy

That isnt a place to tie the shopping too....they fold down the middle row seats

Audi doesn’t give us the sportback in a phev variant in the US :(

Nice no frills car for the person who just weekly travelling is to the Bridge / Bowls Club, the local IGA, Chemist and Dan Murphys. I like them!

Pity Kia spent the money on all the fancy extras instead of a decent engine, 5 speed auto, proper rear seating and a nicer ride. I could live without all those drivers aids in such an entry level car. Mazda managed a proper 1.5L engine, excellent auto, great handling and a proper back seat when they released the Mazda2 over 20 years ago. Ours is still going strong. Kia seem to simply have got their priorities wrong. Look for a secondhand Mazda 2 instead.

Everything you need for a suburban runabout; keep part of the back seat down permanently for the trip to the supermarket. Needs a sixth gear for Sydney/ Newcastle, Melbourne/Geelong or Brisbane/Sunshine Coast. All the safety gear; great for a first car or older folk who've lost the need for speed.

Great Looking Car. Ruined it by loosing the 1 litre turbo. Overseas models got keyless entry. Push start Sunroof. Too expensive for the lack of features. Especially against the new 2024 MG3.

They can shove that car and their obnoxious prices up their a@@. Much better vehicles out there for a lot less.

Well balanced and very fair review. Overpriced, especially when all those options are added. 1.5L turbo producing a very modest output presumably for fuel consumption. Except you were unable to even get close during your test drive. And I dislike the DCT transmission especially for city driving too. And why no space saver when there is room for one? Far better out there. For example Our married daughter bought a Mazda CX30 when needing a compact SUV urgently for imminent arrival of our grandson and there was a shortage of cars following Covid etc. it was, I think, $42000 or a bit less top model and came with 2.5L normally aspirated petrol engine, traditional 6 speed automatic and space saver tyre. They love it. VW, you have bombed out again. The four circles badge and nice ( extra) paint don’t hide it as being an overpriced VW Polo.

I would say the Arteon is upper class

i do have this camera with the rear one too, the isplay is not as good as i expected from a 4k camera. Image looks very average

Love your reviews, especially when David joins you. You make a great double act. For $120000 or more drive away and 2.1 tonnes, and remember it’s just a very well made upmarket VW. And what’s with the huge centre tunnel and the ridiculously small boot with no under floor cable storage and bet there’s no spare. Just can’t see it attracting any more buyers to EVs. Plenty of competition out there I’m sure. Could you tell us what it’s up against?

Having had five Audis in my past, this is certainly an aspirational vehicle. Great Audi finish and comfort with a bit of grunt. Ideal for urban running or some out of town trips.

I have a 2019 Outlander Sport GT 2.4 liter here in the U.S. ASX or RVR everywhere else in the world. I have all the bells and whistles except for the moon roof. It's a great car that I leave in two wheel drive unless the weather is bad, then I can put it in all wheel drive and even four wheel lock if it's off road or snowing. Overall, it's a great little SUV.

Great review

EVs in USA have dropped a lot %. If you just go EV buy a demo or used unless you plan on keeping it for a long time. They will depreciate

A balanced review as always. But a grandpa’s car for those with more money than good sense. Way too expensive. I am a grandpa but intend to buy my last car this year but a petrol model before they all become extinct. I plan to buy my 4th Alfa, a Giulia, either a TI or Veloce, to see out my days. Won’t cost me anything like this car to buy and run especially with depreciation and the driving pleasure will be immeasurable, I know. Have always swum against the tide. I do have the same Alfa mechanic, still, after 24 years so just need to test drive when well enough and then start looking. 😁

Does this has ambient lighting

Enjoyed your review as ever. Sorry, $102000 for an upmarket VW with an annoying DSG transmission. And that swoopy rear end sure is attractive but purely style over substance. Looks good but rear legroom and boot are unnecessarily compromised and what no spare wheel? A fail for me. 😗

Thanks guy's for your great review. Brought a new Gt 130 8speed auto in fusion orange 8 10 months ago. Absolutely love the car and no problems or recalls. Highly recommended and one of the best looking cars in the carpark. Keep up the brilliant work.

What a beautiful car and what a joy to be able to drive it. I’d be looking for tunnels everywhere just to hear the sound of that glorious V8. Great review, thank you.

Piano black can be polished, just take care not to scratch it.

Ah yes, my favorite SUV! But for now, I call it the Alfa Cantaffordglio !!

The ultimate uber prestige

I’ve bored you silly with my previous comments of having taken around 50 journeys in Lexus cabs as a result of Prostate Cancer, first tests and then treatment. This was with a company which uses Lexus hybrids exclusively, possibly the NX SUV, and except for the price I wouldn’t consider anything else in the range. I’ve chatted about the vehicle, whenever I had a fresh driver and without exception they all rave: lovely to drive, utterly trouble free, great dealer support and pretty good fuel economy. As a passenger I can’t fault them. They are so beautifully built, very comfortable and so elegant. When you get in one with 300000km yet it still feels like a new car you can see why they sell so well. The price of your test car is a bit of a shock but I can see why you liked it so much. Nice review.

An EV one can truly lust after

Good review as ever. I like the way Mazda are heading. A lot of money but so is the opposition but with Mazda quality and reliability. If this is in your price range certainly worth short listing. After sales service is excellent with Mazda. Have you noticed how many Mazda you see on the road? For a such a small company they must be doing something right.

Correction: at 0:50 you mentioned Takumi package as $50,000. It's only $5000.

Had another Lexus taxi trip Thursday to the hospital following lengthy treatment for Stage 4 prostate cancer to see Professor. The company uses exclusive Lexus cars and to kill the time I ask every new drivers how they find the car. I find the cars so beautifully built, finished and comfortable and every driver loves them. They are so trouble free. One cabby said “how many kms did I think it had covered”? I guessed 100 thousand from the ride and appearance and he laughed and said it had just been in for its four hundred thousand kilometre service. It was still like new and apart from fluid changes it only needed new front brake pads. In the past year I have had at least 26 Lexus trips (almost all SUVs) and the cars all felt and looked like new. Just had to pass this on. By the way the cancer is in remission but the treatment has left me so sick. Really enjoy your reviews.

If it used the Insignia or Regal name then Holden might still be in production.

Does it record our speed?

I know it's cheap and it's an EV, but l tend to think a mazda 2 or 3 in the base model would be a better proposition especially in the long term and resale. Just saying?

love ur reviews as always. I have just picked up my Kona Premium, with 19's. The downside is you cannot request 17's, as the 19's are standard. In the UK & Europe you have the option but not in Australia :( They are not even available on the accessories section of the Hyundai website!!!

Love your reviews when David joins you, Alan. You each bring different perspectives to the cars and the humorous exchanges are a delight. Pleased to see the Koreans are competing so well with the Chinese. Hyundai (and I assume now Kia) has quite an established reputation now in quality and after sales service. Nice review.

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Oh Subaru what have you done? Nice looking, beautifully built, all the bells and whistles but underpowered, very average fuel consumption, rather cramped and that awful CVT transmission. A miss for me for a brand I once really admired.

I wish there was an app leading to a host of selections regarding noises that are just a pain to live with. One should be able to go into this section and select all the noises you DON’T want to hear your car make and select to turn them off PERMANENTLY. This should be linked to your key so that if more than one person uses the car they can put their preferences in as well.

can someone bppease explain in some markets eg USA get the 2.5 eng which i presume its from the Forrest but here were stuck with the 2.0 wjen coupled with AWD feels grossly underpowered

I've been looking to buy for a long time now, what l have found is you you have two choices either a 1.5 turbo powered vehicle with a dual clutch or a vehicle powered by a two litre under powered motor with a CVT. l'm a 76 year old self funded retirement, but l'm not dead quite yet and would love a vehicle that had a bit more power for the highway and a conventional auto transmission. The closest love come is a Mazda 3 GT or Astina. Thanks for your review it has been worthwhile and considering all the safety features on the Subaru it's worth a test drive. Always look forward to your reviews.

Boring for some; but reliable,safe and well equipped. The omission of LED headlamps on the base model is stingy. Obviously the CVT transmission is not assisting fuel economy,

This car gives me queer as folk vibes. I loved that show. But this car is not for me. Lovely review though

As an Alfa lover I think you have really summed up the Tonale. I love the looks but otherwise feel it just misses the mark. If I wanted an SUV I would prefer a second hand Stelvio. Stellantis are ruining the make. I can only pray they change their mind about Alfa going fully electric. And fancy an Alfa with vague steering?

Ciao. Ti faccio una domanda. I motori Ingenium Diesel hanno avuto numerosi problemi. Ti chiedo se il tuo Ingenium a benzina ha problemi. Grazie