Aussie car round-up ranks economy and practicality
by Dane Muldoon on Feb 26th 2007 at 6:29PM 
Australian motoring site CARSguide has done a round-up of affordable, practical and economical vehicle options on the local market. Looking at sub-$40,000 transport, their complete list of criteria in weighing up the models was:
- Economy - the claimed fuel consumption in combined conditions and likely running costs, based in part on the NRMA's annually compiled data.
- Practicality - size, number of seats and doors, and boot space.
- Value - purchase price, standard gear and quality.
- Image - a bit subjective, but even a practical purchase isn't without an emotional quotient.
- Driving - derived from CARSguide's on-road experiences.
Analysis: Fuel economy has always been a factor in car reviews but it seems to be gaining more and more importance in this world of rising fuel prices. Great work from Mazda to take the diesel fight to the Europeans. I'll tell you what though, from the look of this list Honda must be doing something right as well.
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[Source: CARSguide]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jim 9:18AM (2/27/2007)
Of these seven cars, only 3 are sold in the US in substantially the same form. All three are from Honda. Yes, the engine size in the US is a bit larger (i.e., 1.5L in the Fit/Jazz vs. 1.3L in other markets) but it's substatially the same car. The wonderful Suzuki Swift isn't here, neither are the diesels.
Thanks, Honda. As for th e others, I really believe these cars would sell here, if offered.
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