Jordan Mulach
What city car should you buy in 2024?
Whether you want to make parking easier or like to live a compact lifestyle, there are plenty of micro and light cars to buy in Australia. Here's what the CarExpert team would consider.
2 Years Ago
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2023 - Shine
1.2 L, 6-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Shine
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.2 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.2 / 100 km
Power and torque
81kW / 205Nm
865km
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.2 L
Cylinders
3cyl
865km
Power
81kW at 5500 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
10.9 s
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.2 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
6.8 / 100km
Highway efficiency
4.2 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
118g / km
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
3996 mm
Height
1474 mm
Width
1749 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1489 mm
Rear track
1486 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Boot space
300 L
Kerb weight
2403 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1640 kg
Tare weight
1064 kg
Braked towing capacity
450 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
450 kg
Front tyres
205/55 R16 91V
Front rims
6.5x16
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91V
Rear rims
6.5x16
Safety rating
4 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
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