The Ford Courier is more focused on being a workhorse than current utes.
The Mazda Demio handles well and is spacious. A solid record for reliability is a bonus, and it is cheap to run.
Fiat has created a fun, affordable sports car off a dependable base with the Abarth 124 Spider.
The Audi A3 is a European alternative to other small hatchback options.
Sometimes sampling doesn't work, but the new Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S-Tronic shows it can be done.
The Toyota Avensis is most commonly available as a practical station wagon.
The Toyota Alphard is one of the most comfortable and reliable ways to transport a large family or group of friends.
The Toyota RAV4 is a small-to-medium size SUV that is at home both in the city and at the ski field.
Small on the outside, but big on the inside, the Honda Fit is a great car for city drivers.
Richard Edwards 
Darren Cottingham