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Aussie car round-up ranks economy and practicality

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 ... Read more →

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