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Best Sedans under $80k
5 badges available
$57,500 - $122,500*MRLP
What we love
- -The unbelievable amount of performance on offer
- -Level of grip in sub-par conditions
- -Tech- and feature-packed cabin
What we don't
- -Some road noise creeps into the cabin
- -Standard seats lack support
- -Average fit and finish on some trim pieces
2.SKODA Superb
8.1
1 badge available
$67,990 - $69,690*MRLP
What we love
- -Genuinely fun to drive with decent road manners
- -Generous list of standard equipment
- -Classy yet understated interior and huge cargo area
What we don't
- -New dual-clutch an improvement but still a touch lazy
- -Conservative exterior styling
- -At over $70K on the road, price is nudging premium territory
3 badges available
$60,990 - $77,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Phenomenal performance...
- -... matched by comfortable ride and decent dynamics
- -Comfortable and spacious cabin
What we don't
- -Over-reliance on screens for vital functions
- -No spare tyre (inflation kit only)
- -Small-ish boot for the segment
4.Honda Accord
7.8
1 badge available
$64,900 - $64,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Ultra-serene cabin
- -Snappy Google-powered infotainment
- -Low cost of ownership
What we don't
- -Borderline premium price tag
- -Infotainment relies on internet connection
- -Where the heck are the heated seats?
5.Tesla Model 3
7.8
3 badges available
$54,900 - $80,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Suspension improvements are top-notch
- -Price cuts have it within reach of more buyers
- -Snappy performance without straying into ludicrous
What we don't
- -No spare tyre, no inflation kit, nothing
- -Short warranty by today's standards
- -New screen-based gear selector is fiddly
6.Audi A5
7.7
1 badge available
$79,900 - $79,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Attractive exterior styling doesn’t rock the boat
- -Compliant ride, confidence-inspiring handling
- -New interior technology is a big step up
What we don't
- -Interior doesn’t feel as expensive as it used to
- -Fiddly touch-sensitive controls not as easy to use as old A4’s dials
- -No lane-centring assist is a surprising omission
7.BYD Seal
7.7
3 badges available
$46,990 - $61,990*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
8.BMW 2 Series
7.5
5 badges available
$60,400 - $102,100*MRLP
What we love
- -Very comfortable
- -Better looking than before
- -Quiet and refined
What we don't
- -Rear headroom not as good as 118 hatch
- -Some polarising styling elements
9.Hyundai IONIQ 6
7.5
2 badges available
$67,300 - $86,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Super-slippery looks are beneficial on the highway
- -One of the most efficient EVs getting around
- -Smooth, easy and quiet driving experience
What we don't
- -Second-row head room is compromised
- -Sedan-style packaging not as practical as an SUV or wagon
- -Traffic sign recognition system can get in the bin
10.Subaru WRX
7.5
4 badges available
$48,190 - $63,290*MRLP
What we love
- -Fast when given space to run
- -Rides well in town and out
- -Great on gravel, just like a WRX should be
What we don't
- -No emotional WRX connection, just like the Levorg
- -Infotainment fiddly and low-res
- -CVT and regular drive modes are a bit dull
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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