It has the right proportion of power, handling and looks, and a sweet five-speed manual gearbox that puts you in control
The Toyota Ist is based on the Yaris, but feels roomier.
It's lithe, agile and fast, and sitting in front of the fire blocking the heat from everyone else.
Driving the base model of the Toyota Corolla GX is a challenge to my expectations.
Sharp styling is nice, and strong performance can be exciting, but nothing speaks to new car buyers as loudly as price.
With the Prius c, you get a compact hatchback with a decent-sized boot and surprising rear legroom.
The stretched Golf will cater to anyone who requires a larger cargo capacity and hybrid-rivalling fuel economy.
When released in the mid-1960s, it was a cheap and cheerful small vehicle that was reliable, frugal and easy to drive.
The Corolla is the biggest selling car in the world and an institution here in NZ.
Richard Edwards 
Darren Cottingham