Wagon

Volvo S60, V60: first drive review

A punchy petrol engine and smooth diesel are a good start for Volvo’s new four-cylinder engine range.

Peter McKay Cleaner interiors and tweaks to the driving experience freshen Volvo’s mid-sized sedan and wagon.

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New car review

New car review: Audi RS4 Avant

RS4

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Jonathan Hawley Audi's hi-po wagon is a car that serves both the head and the heart - but beware of your back!

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First drive review: Holden VF Commodore SV6 Sportwagon LPG

Wagon

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Andrew MacLean The rear styling is the biggest disappointment for what is an impressive alternative to an SUV in the VF Commodore Sportwagon.

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New car review: Mercedes-Benz CLS250 CDI Shooting Brake

CLS

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Toby Hagon This luxury wagon with the swoopy silhouette stands out from the crowd.

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New car review: Audi RS6 Avant

Audi RS6

Jonathan Hawley The latest RS6 gives up a V10 for a V8 but it hasn’t hurt the hot-shot wagon’s brutal performance.

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Review

Head to head: Volkswagen Passat Alltrack and Subaru Outback 2.0D

Head to head

David McCowen High-riding diesel wagons put to the test.

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Review

Welcome wagons: Audi v BMW v Mercedes-Benz

Wagons

Cameron McGavin Their popularity has waned but these beauties show the old family workhorse is not dead.

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New car review: Subaru Outback

Outback

Matt Campbell A self-shifting gearbox makes a big difference to the Japanese brand's high-riding diesel wagon.

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New car review: Mazda6 Atenza Diesel Wagon

Mazda6

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Cameron McGavin As SUV sales continue to soar, Mazda's sportier station wagon offers a classy alternative.

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Driven: Holden Cruze Sportwagon

Holden Cruze Sportswagon

Matt Campbell New pint-sized wagon is sporty in name only.

New car review: Opel Insignia Select Sports Tourer Diesel

Opel Insignia Tourer

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Toby Hagon This mid-size wagon has grunt and a generous suite of features.

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New car review: Audi A6 Allroad quattro 3.0 TDI

Audi A6

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Jonathan Hawley This high-riding wagon has everything going for it, except the price tag.

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New car review: Opel Astra Select Sports Tourer

Astra wagon

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Jonathan Hawley Euro wagon an attractive alternative to the current breed of compact SUVs.

New car review: Subaru Liberty Exiga Premium

2013 Subaru Exiga

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Toby Hagon The seventh seat makes a wannabe worthy.

She says, he says: Audi A6 Avant

Deb and Steve

Style comes at a cost in this sleek family wagon.

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Road test: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Toby Hagon It has space and pace, but unfortunately this sporty beauty doesn't ride like a luxury car.

Volvo V60 D3

Volvo V60

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Bruce Newton The sleek Swedish wagon ticks a lot of boxes but lags behind its diesel rivals.

Skoda Octavia Scout Premium

Skoda Octavia

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Bruce Newton The soft-roader belatedly extends its appeal with a self-shifting gearbox.

Car pool: Saab 9-3X

Stephen Ottley From $59,800 plus on-road and dealer costs. 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo-petrol; 154kW/300Nm; 6-sp auto; 10.0L/100km and 229g/km CO2; AWD.

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BMW 520d Touring

BMW 520d Touring

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Cameron McGavin Luxury does come with a larger load capacity, writes Cameron McGavin.