$36,490 $38,790
F4 F4
Tarago
GLi GLX GLi GLX Ultima
When we drove it
F= Frontdrive,R=Reardrive, A=All-wheeldrive
Glass's predicted resale rating, retained after 3 years
Recommended octane rating
Fuel consumption in Litres/100km
0-400m acceleration, in sec s (Wheels tested figures in italics)
Kilograms
M=manual, A=automatic, S=sequential, C=CVT
Newton metres
Kilowatts
Issue tested
Drive
98 61 98 51
R R
The legendary family bus
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GXL GXL VX VX Sahara Sahara
$83,730 $88,830 $92,216 $97,216 $113,216 $118,216
F F A F A
Seven-seater 4WD with real off-road ability
Urban Urban Urban+ Urban+ GTI GTI
WorkMate GXL
LandCruiser
GX
King of the outback, not the road
Wonderful cruise comfort and exceptional refinement; go-anywhere ruggedness It’s a tank; cabin entry/egress difficult; brakes easily waterlogged; lumbering dynamics The Pick: Outstanding diesel V8; opt for the VX with the tricky KDSS suspension $76,216 V8TTD 4.5 200 650 A6 2635 — — 9.5 D 61 A
156 wheelsmag.com.au
2585 2630 2640 2705 2640 2705
0-400 metres
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— — — — — —
Fuel Resale cons. RON %
13.4 9.5 13.4 9.5 13.4 9.5
91 D 91 D 91 D
Issue tested
Drive
A A A A A A
YARRA VALLEY TOYOTA 35 Hewish Road, Croydon 3136 Trust. Value. Excellence. Since 1968 Sales: 03 9725 5555
DL:1541
110TSI 110TSI 110TSI Trendline 110TSI Trendline 110TSI Comfortline 110TSI Highline 110TDI Highline GTI GTI GTI Performance R R
Ageing compact contender
Updated Golf stays above small-car par
Golf Mk7.5 aces the competition; stunning interior and refinement; brilliant GTI All-wheel-drive R not as dynamic as GTI Performance; no manual GTI Performance The Pick: The all-round excellent 110TSI. Or the fabulous GTI in any specification $23,990 L4T 1.4 110 250 M6 1209 9.1 — 5.3 95 54 $26,490 L4T 1.4 110 250 S7 1233 9.1 — 5.1 95 54 $24,990 L4T 1.4 110 250 M6 1209 9.1 — 5.3 95 54 $27,490 L4T 1.4 110 250 S7 1233 9.1 — 5.1 95 54 $28,990 L4T 1.4 110 250 S7 1233 9.1 — 5.1 95 54 $34,490 L4T 1.4 110 250 S7 1265 8.2 — 5.1 95 58 $36,990 L4TD 2.0 110 340 S7 1326 8.3 — 8.5 D 59 09/17 $41,490 L4T 2.0 169 350 M6 1313 6.5 — 6.2 98 60 $43,990 L4T 2.0 169 350 S6 1324 6.4 14.5 6.6 98 60 $47,990 L4T 2.0 180 370 S6 1364 6.4 14.6 6.6 98 60 $52,990 L4T 2.0 213 380 M6 1476 5.2 7.1 98 62 $55,490 L4T 2.0 213 380 S7 1495 5.0 13.2 6.9 98 61
Golf wagon
110TSI Trendline 110TSI Comfortline 110TSI Highline 110TDI Highline
Go anywhere Golf
Firmly suspended soft-top
Drives like a (Mk6) Golf; neatly packages four seats into a compact, relatively light body Increased steering vibration over hatch; dated design; won’t be replaced until Golf Mk8 The Pick: For not that much extra coin, Audi’s new-gen A3 Cabriolet is a much better bet $43,990 L4ST 1.4 118 240 S7 1443 8.4 — 6.5 95 50 01/12 F
Jetta
118TSI Trendline
Lots of VW for the money
Twincharger punch for $23K; huge boot; plenty of room; efficient engines; slick cabin Bland styling; Mk 6 Golf platform and interior architecture; folk will think you play bowls The Pick: A base 118TSI over any Corolla, Lancer, Elantra, Cerato or Cruze sedan $23,990 L4ST 1.4 118 240 M6 1315 8.3 — 6.5 95 46 01/12 F
C a l c u l a t e yo u r c a r ’s C O 2 o u t p u t HOW TO:
F F F F
Golf 7.5 updates in an all-paw wagon for more adventure potential Excellent diesel only offered in exxy Premium spec; road noise on coarse chip The Pick: Diesel is pricey but offers the best economy with more towing-friendly torque $34,490 L4T 1.8 132 280 S7 1491 7.8 — 6.8 95 57 A $38,490 L4T 1.8 132 280 S7 1491 7.8 — 6.8 95 56 A $40,990 L4TD 2.0 135 380 S6 1526 7.8 — 5.4 D 58 A
Golf Cabriolet
118TSI Exclusive
F F F F F F F F F F A A
COTY winner with cargo
Stacks of space plus all of Golf 7.5’s polish and class No manual gearbox or high-performance variant until R arrives The Pick: 110TSI Trendline wagon packs all the equipment and engine you really need $28,990 L4T 1.4 110 250 S7 1312 9.5 — 5.2 95 56 $30,490 L4T 1.4 110 250 S7 1312 9.5 — 5.2 95 58 $35,990 L4T 1.4 110 250 S7 1312 8.6 — 5.1 95 58 $38,490 L4TD 2.0 110 340 S6 1326 8.9 — 4.6 D 59
Golf Alltrack
132TSI 132TSI Premium 135TDI Premium
3yr/unlimited volkswagen.com.au
Slick and fresh with recent update; lively 81kW 1.2 turbo; rapid GTI Class-leading active safety kit is optional; rivals have closed in on Polo’s quality lead The Pick: Providing you tick the (standard for MY16) adaptive dampers, a GTI manual $16,990 L4T 1.2 66 160 M5 1032 10.8 — 4.8 95 47 F $19,490 L4T 1.2 66 160 S7 1064 11.3 18.0 4.8 95 46 F $19,990 L4T 1.2 81 175 M6 1060 9.3 — 4.9 95 47 F $22,490 L4T 1.2 81 175 S7 1088 9.3 — 4.8 95 46 F $27,490 L4T 1.8 141 320 M6 1234 6.4 14.7 6.1 95 55 10/15 F $29,990 L4T 1.8 141 250 S7 1242 6.7 — 5.7 95 55 F
Golf
LandCruiser 70 Hopeless on-road, brilliant off-road Immensely capable in the rough stuff; borderline unkillable; strong V8 diesel Lacks refinement; ordinary dynamics; spartan interior; missing basic safety gear The Pick: Forget the frills and go for the WorkMate; just make sure you take it off road! $57,990 V8TD 4.5 151 430 M5 2295 — — 10.7 D 58 A $61,990 V8TD 4.5 151 430 M5 2295 — — 10.7 D 69 A
A6 A6 A6 A6 A6 A6
0-100 km/h
61 69 61 61 61 61
Polo
Hilux spawns an SUV
More torque from new diesel; grunty petrol V6; great off-road; massive 150-litre fuel tank Separate chassis and live rear axle hobbles handling; swing-out tailgate The Pick: Go for the refined diesel; VX with kinetic suspension option offers best handling $54,050 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2150 — — 8.8 D 61 A $54,990 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 — — — 8.8 D 61 A $55,490 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 — — — 8.8 D 61 A $57,490 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2290 13.5 18.7 8.8 D 61 02/16 A $61,190 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2290 — — 8.8 D 61 A $63,230 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 — — — 8.8 D 59 A $62,210 V6 4.0 207 381 A6 2290 — — 13.0 91 61 A $74,170 V6 4.0 207 381 A6 — — — 13.0 91 61 A $75,190 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 — — — 8.8 D 61 A $84,880 V6 4.0 207 381 A6 2355 — — 13.0 91 57 A $85,900 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2435 — — 8.8 D 61 A
227 439 200 650 227 439 200 650 227 439 200 650
Volkswagen
Is bigger really better?
Tougher looks, better manners
4.6 4.5 4.6 4.5 4.6 4.5
DEALER DIRECTORY
VIC
F F F F A A A A A A A A
Kerb Eng size Power Torque Trans. weight
Eng type
V8 V8TTD V8 V8TTD V8 V8TTD
Dealer Quick Finder
More than the look
Genuine off-road ability; rugged and durable; interior space; black steelies on base cars Vague steering; choppy ride; sluggish six-speed auto; lacks equipment of some rivals The Pick: Grab a GXL with the sinister black wheels, and stick with the manual $47,990 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2110 — — 7.8 D 60 A $49,990 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2110 — — 8.6 D 60 A $52,990 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2110 — — 7.8 D 61 A $54,990 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2110 — — 8.6 D 60 A $59,990 L4TD 2.8 130 420 M6 2135 — — 7.8 D 62 A $61,990 L4TD 2.8 130 450 A6 2135 — — 8.6 D 61 A
Prado
GX 5-seat GX 5-seat GX GX GXL GXL GXL VX VX Kakadu Kakadu
Fuel Resale cons. RON %
8.4 7.1
Practical and roomy; quieter and more dynamically polished; strong engine; nice price Lack of a diesel narrows its appeal; average cabin plastics; no longer made in Japan The Pick: GX front-drive, with its standard seven seats and Australian suspension tune $43,550 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 1935 8.3 — 10.2 91 54 F $47,550 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 2005 7.8 15.7 10.6 91 55 10/16 A $53,550 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 1950 8.3 — 10.2 91 55 F $57,550 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 2020 8.7 — 10.6 91 56 A $65,935 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 1990 8.3 — 10.4 91 56 F $69,906 V6 3.5 201 337 A6 2060 7.9 15.7 10.6 91 57 09/15 A
Fortuner
GX GX GXL GXL Crusader Crusader
— —
Lots of room; decent versatility; capable performance; CVT works well with 2.0-litre Bulky dashboard an ergonomic malaise; engine needs revs; not very good off-road The Pick: A CX-5, X-Trail, Kuga or Forester, though the roomy RAV4 has its appeal $28,550 L4 2.0 107 187 M6 1465 — — 7.7 91 52 $29,990 L4 2.0 107 187 C 1500 — — 7.0 91 52 $31,990 L4 2.0 107 187 M6 1475 — — 7.7 91 54 $35,390 L4 2.0 107 187 C 1510 — — 7.0 91 54 $33,650 L4 2.5 132 233 A6 1590 — — 8.5 91 54 $36,710 L4TD 2.2 110 340 M6 1620 — — 5.7 D 54 $37,490 L4TD 2.2 110 340 A6 1630 — — 6.7 D 55 $38,450 L4 2.5 132 233 A6 1590 11.5 18.2 10.4 91 54 06/17 $39,990 L4TD 2.2 110 340 M6 1630 — — 5.7 D 55 $43,550 L4TD 2.2 110 340 A6 1630 — — 6.7 D 55 $45,400 L4 2.5 132 233 A6 1600 — — 8.5 91 56 $50,500 L4TD 2.2 110 340 A6 1635 — — 6.7 D 56
Kluger
GX GX GXL GXL Grande Grande
0-400 metres
Bold design; capable chassis; well specified; generous active safety gear standard Demand likely to outstrip supply; engine could use more pep; Koba is pricey The Pick: Base C-HR front-driver represents good value and is fun to drive $26,990 L4T 1.2 85 185 M6 1375 — — 91 $28,990 L4T 1.2 85 185 C 1385 — — 91 $30,990 L4T 1.2 85 185 C 1460 — — 91 $33,290 L4T 1.2 85 185 C 1440 — — 8.0 91 05/17 $35,290 L4T 1.2 85 185 C 1510 — — 91
RAV4
GX 2WD GX 2WD GXL 2WD GXL 2WD GX GX GX GXL GXL GXL Cruiser Cruiser
0-100 km/h
M6 1275 — A6 — 8.2
This is the people mover of people movers with a refined and updated interior Won’t do much for your sex appeal; lacks the innovation of the 1990s ‘egg’ Tarago The Pick: If you can stretch the budget, get the GLi V6 and gain good sprog-hauling torque $45,490 L4 2.4 125 224 C 1795 — — 8.9 91 52 F $47,990 L4 2.4 125 224 C 1795 — — 8.9 91 53 F $50,490 V6 3.5 202 340 A6 1870 — — 10.2 95 53 F $55,990 V6 3.5 202 340 A6 1870 — — 10.3 95 53 F $65,600 V6 3.5 202 340 A6 1930 — — 10.3 95 54 F
C-HR
Koba Koba
Kerb Eng size Power Torque Trans. weight
2.0 152 212 2.0 147 205
0-100km/h acceleration, in secs (Wheels tested figures in italics)
Eng type
Price
GTS GTS
Litres
L=in-line,V=vee,F=flat,R=rotary. Numberofcylsorrotors. T=turbo, S= s'charged,D=diesel,H=hybrid
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Recommended Retail Price at time of publication (* indicates driveaway)
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NEW ARRIVALS
Take ADR fuel economy and multiply it by the relevant factor below to give grams of CO2 per km. Petrol: 23.8 Diesel: 26.5 LPG: 16.1 For example, if a car does 8.4L/100km and runs on petrol, CO2 produced is: 8.4 x 23.8 = 199.9g/km See, it’s easy when you know how…