The 408 GT will be available in a Plug In Hybrid variant only and will be priced from $67,9990 plus the usual costs.

What will buyers get for that. Firstly, a stunning design that offers a blend of coupe, fastback, and SUV styling, that transcends boundaries of design.

Secondly a luxurious and premium interior. Its French, so it has quirks and that adds to the appeal. Plush seating that cocoons the occupants, a well laid out dash. In front of the driver is the latest generation PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®, instantly recognisable by its compact steering wheel dedicated to driving pleasure and controlled agility.

The 408 GT Fastback provides 360Nm of torque and 165kW of power from a 132kW PureTech engine combined with an 81kW electric motor, coupled with a smooth 8-speed automatic gearbox.

With a 12.4kWh capacity lithium-ion battery, there is an estimated EV only range of 60km.

Charging is easy to do overnight at home. It will take about 6 hrs. for a full charge.

Drive modes include Hybrid, Electric and Sport and you can select which suits as well as regenerative braking.

The Peugeot 408 GT Fastback PHEV is available now for order and is for discerning buyers that want something just a little bit different.

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I really like the elegant design that stands out from the crowd.

It comes with a 1.6L petrol engine, front wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

This combination provides excellent economy, zippy urban acceleration, and effortless motorway cruising. The suspension is super smooth, like you are riding on air at times.

One thing you notice is just how quiet it is when driving.

The C5-X is bigger than it looks and there is plenty of room inside. The interior is also different but carries the elegance theme throughout.

Its luxurious and well laid out, but some features take a little getting used to.

The French are well known for doing things a little differently and the Citroën C5-X certainly is an example of that thinking.

When you compare it to some of the other premium European brands like BMW or Mercedes Benz, the Citroën personality shines bright against their blandness and dullness.

Priced from a little over $57,500 dollars the Citroën C5-X is also stunning value.

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The Cerato is a popular midsized passenger car that comes in both sedan and hatchback designs. The hatchback design is both stylish and practical.

Typical of Kia, the GT Hatchback comes with a long list of standard features, many that other brands have as options.

Inside its well laid out, comfortable and very easy to live with. I like the thick steering wheel, heated seats, and overall ambience of the interior.

Front seats have plenty of room, the rear seats are what you would expect for a hatch this size, but the boot is large and practical.

It also comes with a sporty 1.6L turbo petrol engine and 7 speed DCT transmission. This combination drives the front wheels and provides reasonable performance and economy.

The Cerato isn’t what you would call a hot hatch, yet its engaging and a bit of fun to drive every day,

The Kia Cerato GT Hatch is priced from $36,860 plus the usual costs. Its one of those cars that just feels right when you sit inside. It does everything you ask of it, it’s well priced and is a solid alternative to an SUV

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I especially like the front grill and sabre tooth style front headlights.

Inside its comfort all the way. I love the low set sports steering wheel. Its thick and provides direct feedback.

Above that sits the 3D digital dash, which is different and really cool!

The 308 GT Sport PHEV is powered by a 1.6L turbo petrol, hybrid engine with enough performance to keep most people happy. It has long legs on the motorway, cruising easily and is zippy around town.

The electric range is about 40km which seems low but the 308 charges quickly and if you set it up right you can charge it a couple of times during the day. I also like the fact that you can select when you use the EV portion.

The 308 comes with little luxuries like wireless smart phone connectivity, automatic LED matrix headlights and a massage seat for the driver.

The Peugeot 308 GT Sport PHEV is priced from around $65,000 plus the usual costs and is ideal for buyers that want something just a little bit different.

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Instead of the Peugeot 308 GT PHEV buyers could look at.

Well basically nothing else is a smaller hatch style with PHEV and the same level of style and class. Perhaps the elegant Peugeot 508 Sportback PHEV. or the Volvo XC 40 Recharge.

Other PHEVs include: MG ZS PHEV, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, Kia Niro PHEV,

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What you could also expect, given it’s a Citroen, is innovative design, some quirky features, and a limousine like ride.

Inside the layout is different and some of the controls take a little getting used to. The central screen can be individualised, perhaps a little too much. But its spacious and extremely comfortable.

The C5-X is powered by a turbocharged 1.6L PureTech Petrol engine, producing 133kW of power, driving the front wheels through an 8-speed Efficient Automatic Transmission.

It performs well above what the raw figures would indicate. Around town its punchy, but on the freeway the long legs really take effect and it cruises effortlessly and economically. I got around 6.3l/100km on the freeway and that was with some enthusiastic driving.

The Citroen C5-X is an elegant presence in a segment that sometimes gets hung up on badges and loses its individuality. Its for buyers that want something just a little different. At a bit under $58,000 plus the usual costs its also an absolute bargain against other premium brands.

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The CS-X sits almost in its own segment and crosses many boundaries.

Buyers could look at: Audi Q3, Peugeot 508 GT fastback, Genesis G70, VW Passat, Lexus NX, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-PACE.

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The GT Premium wagon is the top model in the range and with extra room throughout over the hatch I believe the best.

The 308 is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine delivering 96 kilowatts of power and 230 Newton metres of torque. It is paired with the impressive eight-speed Efficient Automatic Transmission (EAT8).

On the road it drives well above what those figures may indicate as well as an almost limousine like ride..

Inside its sumptuous. Leather seats cocoon the occupants, the sports steering wheel and I Cockpit design allow for engaged driving style.

The digital driver instrument panel is 3d with the ability to configure it to the drivers desires. Along with this the central screen also has multiple configurability, perhaps too much.

In a world that is all about SUVs or EVs, having estates like the Peugeot 308 GT Premium is rewarding. It like art in many ways.

Priced from $50,490 its for buyers that appreciate beauty and something just a little bit different.

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The Medium size wagon segment has all but been replaced by SUVs. That’s a shame.

Buyers could look at Subaru WRX Sportswagon,  Audi A3 Sportback,  Citroen C4 Shine, Mazda6 Wagon, VW Golf Wagon,

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The GR Corolla joins other Toyotas in the GR stable, the GR 86, GR Supra and GR Yaris. It looks awesome, especially in the Feverish Red colour but there are four choices available.

Inside its well-equipped and comfortable.

I had the opportunity to drive the GR Corolla around Sydney Motorsport Park on the launch and I have to say it’s a LOT OF FUN.

It’s powered by the same high-output 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine found in the GR Yaris, that has been tuned to produce a boosted 221kW of power at 6500rpm and 370Nm of torque over a wider rev band, from 3000-5550rpm.

All GR Corollas come equipped with a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission and the sophisticated GR-FOUR all-wheel-drive system, supported with Torsen®² limited-slip differentials on both the front and rear axles.

The GR Corolla is available now but there are only 700 vehicles available in the first year and a number have already been pre ordered. So if you want one better get in quick

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GR Corolla final thoughts

Here is a sports hatch that can be driven every day as well as having fun on the track. Not many cars achieve that balance.

It takes a sometimes-bland Corolla style and brings the WOW factor. It looks great!

Balance is the key word here. Everything works in harmony, the responsiveness, ride and handling, steering weight, and aural sensitivity.

It engenders confidence. You simply feel good driving it.

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Sports hatchbacks are few and far between these days.

Buyers could look at the Subaru WRX Sportswagon, Hyundai i30N, Honda Type R, Renault Megane RS, Audi S3.

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