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Best Small Sedans
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.Audi RS3
8.3
What we love
- -Ferocious five-cylinder turbo
- -A breadth of capability between everyday comfort...
- -... and dynamic ability
What we don't
- -Boot space is on the low side
- -Second row can feel a little cramped
- -Haptic pads on steering wheel a little tetchy
3.Toyota Corolla
8.0
4 badges available
$32,110 - $70,490*MRLP
What we love
- -Engine punches harder than it has any right to
- -Automatic doesn't diminish the GR Corolla's character
- -Easier to live with daily than the manual version
What we don't
- -Small interior
- -Limited boot capacity
- -Misses out on several storage opportunities
4.Audi A3
7.8
1 badge available
$54,800 - $57,800*MRLP
What we love
- -Still looking good
- -Excellent interior upgrades
- -Strong drivetrain
What we don't
- -More expensive
- -Style Pack pricey
- -Sedan less roomy in the back
5.Audi S3
7.8
What we love
- -RS3 rear diff is very welcome
- -Still looking good
- -More fun than before
What we don't
- -Ever-increasing price
- -Limited rear head room in sedan
- -Trick diff eats boots space
6.Kia K4
7.6
4 badges available
$30,590 - $42,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Bigger and more spacious than ever
- -Warmed-up performance and good handling characteristics
- -Still rocking Kia's seven-year warranty
What we don't
- -Overbearing safety technology can still make you cranky
- -Doesn't ride as well as others in the segment
- -1.6-litre turbo engine is a little thirsty
7.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
8.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
9.Hyundai i30
7.4
5 badges available
$29,250 - $56,200*MRLP
What we love
- -Excellent real-world fuel economy
- -Nicely appointed and spacious interior
- -Well-sorted ride comfort
What we don't
- -Three-star ANCAP safety rating
- -More expensive to service than key rival
- -Infuriating speed sign recognition system
10.Mazda 2
7.2
1 badge available
$26,990 - $28,190*MRLP
What we love
- -Fun city car handling
- -Premium-looking exterior
- -Reasonable running costs
What we don't
- -Squeezy rear seat
- -Interior lacks much-needed storage
- -Auto transmission needs to be smarter around town
Drive's Best Cars
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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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