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Hyundai's hot i30 N launched with a focus on fun, both on the road and the track. How does it stack up in the hands of Chris Atkinson?

We compare and contrast the brand new i30 N Line Premium sedan against the similarly edgy Civic VTi-LX, and sleek Mazda 3 G25 Astina - all in sedan forms.

Hyundai’s radically styled i30 Sedan hopes to invigorate interest in small four-doors with smarts, practicality, driver enjoyment and exceptional value.

We haven't been behind the wheel of the facelifted 2021 Hyundai i30 hatch. Before we do, how does the Elite grade stack up against its fellow top-seller, Toyota's Corolla ZR?

Quicker, more composed and more fun on track with a DCT to rival more expensive sports cars. The updated Hyundai i30 N has been worth the wait.

Germany's finest affordable FWD hot hatch enters a new generation in early 2021, just in time to battle Hyundai's upgraded i30 N. Before we get some wheel-time, let's look at the specs.

The Toyota RAV4 is one of Australia's best selling vehicles, but should you bother paying the extra coin for a hybrid variant?

The logic here is simple: does a top-of-the-range product from a lesser-known company stack up against a near-base-grade version of an ageing top-seller? Does taking a punt on a low profile offering make some sense? It's the Korando Ultimate v Tucson Active X.

Australia's top-selling passenger cars go head-to-head, in high-end N Line Premium and ZR Hybrid guise respectively. They differ in almost every way but price.

In the world of small city hatchbacks, Hyundai's i30 has always been a popular choice. How does the 2020 Premium uphold this reputation?

We never thought we'd call a hybrid Toyota interesting, but Toyota seems to have hit the right formula with the Corolla ZR hybrid.

Two electrified family SUVs from Japan go head-to-head.

The Toyota Corolla has always been a sensible, practical option. In hybrid sedan form, it's the epitome ultra of sensible, practical motoring.

It's the priciest Toyota Camry you can buy and one of the last mainstream family sedans you can still get with a V6 engine. But is the SL V6 worth the premium over the fuel-sipping SL Hybrid?

It’s no longer just the car you recommend to friends and family members who don’t care about cars. The 2020 Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid has all the usual Corolla strong suits but is more enjoyable to drive and terrific value for money.

Kia’s mid-size SUV is in the twilight of its life but it’s growing old gracefully.