Review: Citroën Mk.2 C4 hatch (2011-18) Review: Citroën Mk.2-I C4 hatch (2011-15) Overview Released in October 2011, the Citroën Mk.2 Phase I (Mk.2-I) C4 hatch was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Mulhouse, France, the front-wheel drive Mk.2 C4 was available with a choice of three 1.6-litre engines – naturally aspirated petrol, turbocharged petrol and […]
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Review: Citroën C4 Aircross (2012-18)
Review: Citroën C4 Aircross (2012-18) Overview Released in July 2012, the Citroën C4 Aircross was a five-door, compact SUV available in front- and all-wheel drive models. Manufactured in Mulhouse, France, the C4 Aircross was initially powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a six-step sports […]
Review: Citroën C3 Aircross (2019-20)
Review: Citroën C3 Aircross (2019-20) Overview Released in Australia in April 2019, the Citroën C3 Aircross was a compact SUV. Manufactured in Zaragoza, Spain, the front-wheel drive Citroën C3 Aircross was powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Over the combined ADR 81/02 test cycle, fuel […]
Review: Citroën Mk.1 C4 coupe (2005-09)
Review: Citroën Mk.1 C4 coupe (2005-09) Overview Released in April 2005, the Citroën C4 coupe was a small, three-door liftback. Manufactured in Mulhouse, France, the front-wheel drive C4 coupe range consisted of VTR and VTS editions, powered by 1.6- and 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines respectively. Of these engines, the 1.6-litre TU5 petrol engine had double overhead […]
Review: Citroën C3 Pluriel (2004-10)
Review: Citroën C3 Pluriel (2004-10) Review: Citroën Mk.I C3 Pluriel (2004-05) Overview Released in September 2004, the Citroën C3 Pluriel was a three-door, four-seat hatchback with a removable roof and side arches. Manufactured in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France, the front-wheel drive C3 Pluriel was powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a five-speed semi-automatic transmission […]
Review: BMW E46 3-Series Touring (2002-05)
Overview Released in June 2002, the BMW E46 Mk.II (E46.II) 3-Series Touring was a compact executive wagon. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive 3-Series Touring range consisted solely of the 320i. The 320i was powered by a 2.2-litre inline six cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. Compared […]
Review: BMW F30 3-Series sedan (2012-19)
Review: BMW F30 3-Series sedan (2012-15) Overview Released in February 2012, the BMW F30 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. Manufactured in Rosslyn, South Africa, the rear-wheel drive BMW F30 3-Series sedan range initially consisted of the 320d, 328i and 335i models, followed by the 318d and 320i in May 2012 and the 316i in […]
Review: BMW G20 3-Series sedan (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in March 2019, the BMW G20 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. For Australia, the BMW G20 3-Series range initially consisted of 320d and 330i models, with M340i xDrive models expected to follow later in 2019. Australian-delivered BMW G20 3-Series Sedans were manufactured in Rosslyn, South Africa. Engines for the BMW […]
Review: BMW E90 3-Series sedan (2005-11)
Review: BMW E90.I 3-Series sedan (2005-08) Overview Released in May 2005, the BMW E90 Mk.I (E90.I) 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. Manufactured in Rosslyn, South Africa, the rear-wheel drive E90 sedan range initially consisted of the 320i and 330i models, with the 325i following in August. The range was further expanded in June 2006 […]
Review: BMW E36 3-Series sedan (1991-98)
Overview Released in May 1991, the BMW E36 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. The rear-wheel drive E36 3-Series range initially consisted of the 318i, 320i and 325i models. In June 1995, however, the 325i was replaced by the 328i and the 320i was effectively replaced by the 323i which arrived in January 1996, while […]