This isn’t your typical ‘driver’s car’; it’s more like the car that drives you. Let’s break it down.

Under the sleek exterior, the IM5 packs an 800V SiC platform—a fancy way of saying this car is built to charge quickly and perform even faster. With an all-wheel drive system and a maximum power output of 372 kW from the rear motor, the IM5 shoots from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in just 3.2 seconds. That’s quicker than you can say ‘acceleration burnout.’ It’s like driving a rocket, but without the danger of actually leaving the planet.

As for range, you’re looking at 625 kilometres on the NEDC cycle and 575 kilometres with the more accurate WLTP test. Plenty of distance for most drivers, though if you’re planning to cross continents, you might want to bring a portable charger—or just embrace the road trip lifestyle with a few pit stops.

The wheels? Oh, they’re 20-inch alloys with a staggered setup: 245/40 R20 in the front and 275/35 R20 in the rear. They look great, handle beautifully, and, frankly, seem to scream, ‘I’m here for the fast lane.’

And charging? The IM5 is no slouch there either. With a maximum DC charging rate of 396 kW, this car can replenish its battery faster than your phone. So, if you’re in a rush, it’s good to know that waiting for a charge won’t feel like waiting for your toast to pop up.

The IM IM5 Performance 2025 is a beast of a car. It doesn’t just perform—it redefines performance for the electric age. If you’re ready to make the jump into the future, just make sure you don’t blink when you hit the accelerator.”

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Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the MG IM5 Performance could also look at the following:  BYD Seal, Tesla Model 3, Polestar 4, Hyundai IONIQ 6,

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Being the base model, it comes with fabric seats, manual seat adjustment,  and 16 inch alloy wheels.

The ’S’ model does come with almost the full suite of safety features though, and two isofix and three top tether points for baby seats.

It also comes with the panoramic screen that extends from in front of the driver through to the central screen. This provided clear images especially for the reverse camera.

Smart phone connectivity and charging is wired unfortunately.

Rear seats have reasonable room and the boot is spacious. However, the boot opening will limit what can be placed in there.

For a baby pram and other gear, the upcoming hatchback model may be better. One practical design feature is that the rear seats will fold flat if you need to store something longer.

The K4 S comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder petrol engine, front wheel drive and a six speed automatic transmission.

It provides adequate performance and economy. If you want something  more sporty the GT version is your choice.

The Kia K4 S is priced from $30,590 plus the usual costs.

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Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Kia K4 could also look at the following: Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai I30, Peugeot 308, Cupra Leon, Honda Civic

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 The Camry SL model adds a number of convenience features to the vehicle.

These include:

• 3 inch driver instrument cluster
• Leather seat upholstery
• Electric adjustment for the passenger seat
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Colour HUD
• Automatic wipers
• 18 inch alloy wheels and more

It is powered by the smooth and economical 2.5-litre Hybrid Electric powertrain. This drives the front wheels through a CVT. Over the week I had the Camry SL I averaged around 5.4 l/100 km and that included a mix of different roads and driving styles.

Economy is outstanding.

I have to say that the Camry SL is a comfortable place to sit. It immediately makes occupants feel at home. It does everything asked of it so easily. That’s the key to the Camry – It’s so easy to live with.

Boot space is good for a sedan, its deep and long and one rear seat folds down for longer items. However, it would be difficult to slide a large stroller in there.

The rear seats are comfortable for two people and come with two isofix and three top tether points.

Priced from $53,990 plus the usual costs the Toyota Camry SL is excellent value.

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Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Camry SL Hybrid could look at: Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, BYD Seal, Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4

Camry SL Hybrid Specific details 

(additional/changed features over Ascent Sport)

Exterior

• 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45 R 18 tyres
• Heated exterior mirrors with memory and reverse functions.
• Front and rear camera washers
• Rear and back side privacy glass
• Panoramic roof

Interior

• Leather seat upholstery
• 8-way power passenger seat with lumbar support
• Driver seat memory
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Paddle shifters on steering wheel.
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Digital rear view mirror
• Synthetic leather rear console box

Comfort and convenience.

• Automatic rain-sensing wipers
• Power-adjustable heated steering whee

Safety

• Head-up display.

Multimedia

• 9-speaker premium JBL^® audio system

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The S line Editions feature a range of styling and design cues, and enhanced comfort and luxury, elevating these vehicles to another level of luxury and style.

Pricing for the S Line packages ranges from $1000 to $1500 for the packages that normally cost $7000.

Specific vehicles that benefit are the

• The Audi A1 35 TFSI S line Edition
• Q2 35 TFSI S line Edition
• Q3 35 TFSI S line Edition and Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line Edition

There are other packages available as well at special prices.

With EOFY fast approaching, the timing is perfect for customers to take advantage of the significant added value these upgrades represent for only modest increases in price over the models on which they are based

Vehicles are available now from Audi dealers. Pricing for the Audi A1 35 TFSI S line starts at $41,800 through to the Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line Edition priced at $62,000. These prices are plus the usual costs.

My only comment is that if you are looking at buying either the AI, Q2 or Q3, Noew is the time to head to your Audi dealer. These prices are excellent value and there is no way of knowing just how long they will last.

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This is a bold move considering that the market is now almost 60% SUVs and that EV sales are less than 5% market share.

The G80 EV comes in one highly equipped AWD model.

Powered by a 94.5 kWh battery. The G80 EV has a WLTP range of 570km, but a realistic real-world range would be closer to 500km.

Inside the 27-inch OLED display is a prominent feature. The front seats are especially comfortable.

Rear seats are true limousine quality. Abundant leg room from the extended wheelbase and individual seat controls make the rear a pleasant place to sit. Oh, and for those that don’t like opening their own doors the rear ones are powered.

For the audiophiles there is a powerful 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system.

As you would expect Genesis has thrown everything in the G80 EV that they can, even an  UV-C Sanitising Console to keep germs away.

Priced from $155,000 plus the usual costs, the Genesis is actually good value.

Cars such as the Genesis G80 EV are becoming rare but bring an element of affordable sophistication that is needed in the market.

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What is good?

• Elegant exterior styling
• Interior space
• Technology and connectivity

What is not so good?

• No hybrid version
• No full-size spare
• Boot space is limited.

Genesis Genesis G80 EV  buyers could also look at:

Buyers could look at: Lexus LS600h, Audi e-tron GT, BMW I5, Mercedes Benz EQS 4MATIC,

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This combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor. This combination provides a total maximum system output of 230 kW and 550 Nm. Along with a smooth nine-speed automatic transmission delivering power to the rear wheels.

The 25.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack offers an all-electric NEDC-tested range of 104 km. This allows commuters to complete most city commutes on electric-only power. Its reasonably responsive with a 0 – 100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds,

Two cables are included as standard. A charging cable for wallbox and public charging stations. And a cable for home charging from a domestic socket.

The standard vehicle offers AC charging up to 11 kW for a 0-100 per cent charge in approximately two hours. Buyers can opt for DC charging as well. You can charge the vehicle up to 55 kW in addition to AC charging. With a 0-80 per cent charge achieved in approximately 20 minutes.

In addition to the high level of standard equipment offered in the C 300, features on the C 350 e include DIGITAL LIGHT, Burmester® 3D Sound System and Driving Assistance Package Plus.

Pricing for the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e starts at $98,200 pus the usual costs.

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However, Audi has just released the updated versions of their stylish A3 and S3 sedans and Sportback models.

They arrive with a sportier look inside and out, contemporary design elements, and added value for customers.

The latest iteration of these models receive revised exterior design with a redesigned Singleframe grille, new corporate identity, and a refreshed interior.

Further, the S3 receives a power upgrade and improved performance and dynamism. This is from the addition of a torque splitter. Technology previously reserved for the vehicle’s powerhouse sibling, the Audi RS 3.

Now with 245 kW and 420 Nm of torque, the S3 is more powerful than ever. The Audi S3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, with top speed limited to 250 km/h.

On top of this it will happily potter around town with no fuss.

Pricing starts at $54,800 for the entry A3 model through to $81,800 for the S3 top spec model. All plus the usual costs.

A full drive review will be coming shortly.

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(*Manufacturer List Pricing [MLP] – excludes dealer delivery and government statutory charges)

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SUVs remain the most popular vehicle with 57% of the total.

Light Commercial vehicles, driven by our love affair with dual cab Utes was next with 22% of sales.

Passenger cars continue to decline in popularity now accounting for only 17% of sales and trucks make up the rest.

The most popular fuel source is petrol with 44%. The next is diesel with 30%. Hybrids had a fantastic year, reflecting the practicality. They grew from 8% to 14% of sales. PHEVs also grew more than double and now are almost 2% of sales.

The fuel source that dropped is the one that the government is trying to force us into. That’s EVs that declined from 7 to 6% of sales.

Outside the urban jungles EVs simply don’t make sense in Australia. Hybrids and PHEVs on the other hand make a lot of sense. They improve fuel economy, take five minutes to fill up and place no restrictions on consumers lifestyles. And with the PHEVs for many buyers , if they have a convenient charging place, they can drive on EV power daily.

No I can’t see Australians buying not the EV hype too much any time soon.

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Ioniq 6 has a four-door coupe style that is egg shaped. There is a touch of Audi TT Coupe in there, but it stands alone in terms of edgy design.

I drove the top model the EPIQ.

Inside the IONIQ 6 is spacious and minimalistic.

The front seats are particularly comfortable and the seat back design allows maximum` rear seat leg room. Head room in the rear is a little tight for taller passengers though.

In front of the driver is a dual tablet style screen layout. One for the drivers information, The second for the central touch screen.

It takes a little while to get used to the side digital rear view mirrors.  They sit inside the cabin with a camera outside.

You find yourself looking where the cameras are out of habit. However, they are functional and provide excellent visibility.

Another unusual feature is the column mounted transmission stalk.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 Epic is good for about 430km in real life from its 77.4 kilowatt hour battery. Around town the economy rate was about 18 kilowatt hours per 100 kilometres. That’s pretty good.

The price of a Hyundai IONIQ 6 starts from around $85,500 dollars, in addition to the usual costs.

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