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    The hatchback remains a popular option among many car buyers due to its clever packaging, with interior space typically maximised thanks to its roof-hinged tailgate. Hatchbacks are generally shorter than sedans and come with the option of three or five doors with seating for four or five passengers. Sizing stretches from micro to large and everything in between.

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    Honda Civic 2024 review: Type R track test
    9/10
    Before we dive in, this isn’t your typical road test. That’s because there’s no road, per se. Instead, the majority of what you’re about to read comes from The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia.You’ve read the headline, though, so you’re probably putting it all together: a Honda Civic Type R on a well-liked race track must be bliss. Let’s find out.A very quick catch-up for those not in the know. The Honda Civic Type R (or CTR if you like) is the brand’s only performance model on sale after the demise of the NSX supercar. The current (FL5) CTR is a little over a year old, having been launched internationally in late 2022, but has only been on Aussie shores for a little while. In fact, we’ve already reviewed it for the road, back in April.But Honda Australia was keen to get media behind the wheel in a setting it says the CTR thrives in - a racetrack. Its predecessor was a car loved almost universally, can this one live up to the new standard?
    Mazda 3 2024 review: Evolve SP G25 hatch
    8.5/10
    Half a decade on, the current-generation Mazda 3 has weathered a world of change.Cheap cars have vanished. Electric vehicles are commonplace and the small car class it belongs to has been decimated by SUVs. Big names like the Ford Focus, Holden Astra and Mitsubishi Lancer are history.But while it looks identical to the car unveiled at the 2018 LA Auto Show, today’s Mazda 3 has also evolved, albeit gently.Let’s see how competitive the latest and improved (as well as more expensive) version is.
    MG MG4 XPower 2024 review
    6.9/10
    MG has been one of the fastest growing brands in the Australian market in the past five years, carving a spot for itself amongst the best-selling names.But now it’s about to take on arguably its toughest challenge yet - selling a performance car.MG’s success until now has been built largely on value, with its affordable MG3 and ZS SUV leading the way. The arrival of the all-new, all-electric MG4 XPower means the brand will try its luck at selling cars based on performance, dynamics and an emotional connection.It’s not the first electric hot hatch in Australia, that distinction arguably belongs to the Cupra Born. But, MG has achieved much higher sales locally than Cupra, making it the first electric hot hatch from a mainstream brand, and that’s why it has the potential to be a game changer for the market.If the XPower succeeds it will likely reshape the hot hatch market, which until now has been dominated by long-time players and big-name brands, including the Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30 N, Toyota GR Corolla and Volkswagen Golf R.
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    Locked in! 2024 Suzuki Swift confirmed for Australia as Kia Rio, VW Polo and Toyota Yaris hybrid rival
    The 2024 Suzuki Swift has been confirmed as, essentially, the model the brand brought to the recent 2023 Japan Mobility Show as a concept.
    Battle lines! Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux ute sales are neck and neck for 2023, but which one will take the overall sales crown?
    A fierce battle is brewing for the overall best-selling model for 2023 with just one month of sales to go. And the two contenders are the eternally popular Toyota HiLux and the Australian-developed Ford Ranger utes.
    Price bump: 2024 Kia Cerato sedan and hatch pricing increased slightly with no update to specs or features for Toyota Corolla rival
    One of Australia’s favourite small cars is getting a relatively small but consistent price increase, with the Kia Cerato now a few hundred dollars more expensive than before.
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    The standard turning circle of a car in Australia is 12m. That figure comes from averaging the turning circles of popular vehicle types spanning the Australian new car market.
    What are the average dimensions of a car?
    The average dimensions of a car are 4.9 metres long, 1.94 metres wide and 1.8 metres high.
    Vehicle types explained
    What is a car? A car is any four-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle that is designed to carry passengers rather than cargo.
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