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If you find the new Passat to be rather stiff and boxy looking, you might actually like the Superb instead. Strong crease lines add a sharper profile and chunkier cues give the Superb a more muscular shape compared to the Passat’s ‘flat’ look.
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Simply Superb | Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI Laurin & Klement

The flagship model from the Volkswagen-owned Czech brand lives up to its name once again.


But then again if you were to scan through our market, the other options would include the Mazda 2, Mitsubishi Space Star and Nissan Note; yes, it’s the Japanese that are still dominating our market in the sub-S$95k segment.
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Seat Ibiza 1.0 EcoTSI | More Than Meets The Eye

IN Seat, Ibiza, Seat Ibiza, 1.0, EcoTSI, Seat Ibiza 1.0 EcoTSI Style Plus, Spain, Spanish, Seat Centre Singapore, 2018

Looking for a new set of wheels to run around town? Seat’s little hatchback here is worth a closer look


But that said let me begin by bringing forward one part of this 1.0-litre Golf that I definitely, well, do not find pleasant.
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Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI | Miniature Golf

IN Volkswagen, Golf, 1.0, TSI, Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI, Golf 1.0 TSI, 2018, VW, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Volkswagen Centre Singapore

The Golf now comes with a size ‘S’ engine – so is this the good news for drivers who are sensitive to engine capacity?


Powered mainly by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, that on its own, pushes out a decent 181 bhp and 290 Nm of torque. But coupled with the huge battery that sits under the rear boot, the combined power output is a rather heady 252 bhp and a cumulative torque figure of 420 Nm. This enables the hybrid 3-Series to hit 100 km/h from standstill in 6.1 seconds and propels it to a 225 km/h top speed.
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BMW 330e iPerformance | Electrifying

We test the first model in BMW’s performance range - the 330e packs some hybrid punch while retaining its 3-Series drive characteristics


At launch, the Golf TSI debuts with a new 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged TSI engine, offering 108 bhp and 200 Nm of torque – 25 Nm more than the outgoing 1.2-litre TSI unit. Power increases are also seen in the Golf GTI and Golf R, now producing 226 and 286 bhp respectively.
Happenings

Hatchback icon gets perfected further

Volkswagen’s latest Golf is now available in Singapore


A little steep for most, I agree. But what if I tell you there’s an alternative that you could consider?
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Volkswagen Tiguan TSI R-Line | Hot-hatch On Stilts

IN Volkswagen, Tiguan, R-Line, VW, SUV, Volkswagen Tiguan TSI R-Line, 220 bhp, Volkswagen Centre SIngapore, 2017

What looks like an SUV but acts like a hot-hatch? This one…


Let's manage some expectations first - you’re never going to get a car that looks like a 911, as this is a 4-door sedan. So for now, this is as good as it gets. Well maybe the newly launched Sport Tourismo is better. But for a sedan, this works nicely.
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Porsche Panamera 3.0 PDK | Subliminal

The new Panamera is simply sublime. I wasn't a big fan of the previous model, but this - this is perfect.


The sixth generation Polo has grown, making it larger than its predecessor in all of its dimensions. This has resulted in more interior space and a significantly increased boot volume, which has grown from 280 to 351-litres. In addition, the new Polo, with its length of 4,053 mm, is only slightly shorter than the fourth generation Golf; but it surpasses that Golf when it comes to its wheelbase (53 mm longer) and space for the driver, passengers and luggage (21-litres more).
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New generation VW Polo Revealed

IN Volkswagen, Polo, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Polo, 6th generation, Polo Mark 6, TSI, TDI, TGI, MQB AO, GTI

Sixth-gen Polo is the largest Polo ever, and will come with five variants


Look back at the 1999 Megane. It goes against the usual boxy exterior others in the segment were busying themselves with; personally speaking though, it still looks relevant today. If Renault were to update the equipment level, spruce up the interior and then put it back in the market, I’m sure there would still be people signing on the dotted line for ‘em.
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Renault Megane Sedan DCI | Wasn't Expecting That

IN Renault, Megane, Sedan, Renault Megane Sedan, Megane Sedan, Turbodiesel, Turbo, Diesel, DCI, Wearnes Automotive

The new Renault Megane looks undeniably good in this new skin, but does it have the substance to match?


The VRE revamp is the biggest overhaul the Volvo showroom has seen, costing approximately S$4-million and taking 6 months to complete. It comes at a strategic time, with a new era of Volvo piloted by the launch of the new face of Volvo, represented by the all-New Volvo XC90, S90 and soon to come V90; it is an opportune time to showcase what Scandinavian luxury is all about.
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Volvo Re-opens Scandinavian-inspired Showroom

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, Volvo Cars Singapore, Wearnes Automotive, Wearnes, VRE, 2016,

Volvo Cars Singapore showcases the all-new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) concept at the re-opening of the Volvo showroom


Now revived thanks to a new dealer (the same people who brought in the Chery brand), the Spanish brand’s foothold in the local automotive scenery seems positive. The dealer has gotten it all sorted – they’ve hired a PR agency, the publicity tactic looks (and sounds) properly thought out and most importantly, a good product range.With us today is the 5-door family hatchback.
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Quick Bite: SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

IN SEAT, Leon, 1.2 TSI, SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI, Spain, Hatchback, Family hatchback, Manual, SEAT Centre Singapore

The Spanish brand is now available locally again, and the aggressive product assault means consumers are the big winners; this Leon is at the forefront


As if Volkswagen’s product assault isn’t enough, the German brand recently added two new models to spoil local buyers even more: Meet the new Caddy and Caddy Maxi. Volkswagen consider these two new models ‘MPC’, or multi-purpose car; but come on Volkswagen, an MPV is an MPV…
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Road Trip With VW's People Carriers

IN Volkswagen, VW, Veedub, MPV, Wagon, MPC, Touran, Sharan, Golf Variant, Golf Sportsvan, Caddy, Caddy Maxi, People Carrier, Volkswagen Centre Singapore

We headed up North to Melaka with the range of people carrier in Volkswagen's local line up


Suddenly along came this new RX, which is a definite far cry from what it began with. Lets just focus on the exterior first – a radical and ferocious face that could scare road-hogging gits. Just look at the amount of details, how the slit-eyed headlamps, one-piece spindle grill with chrome frames, creased bonnet and stylishly designed foglamps all seem to come together brilliantly; compare it to the current X5, Q7 and XC90 and I’m sure the trio look less exciting. Boring, even.
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Moving Forward | Lexus RX200t

IN Lexus, RX200t, RX, Lexus RX200t, Turbocharged, SUV, Luxury SUV, Borneo Motors

Despite being a pioneer in the luxury SUV segment, the Europeans have always given a hard fight to entice drivers - is this new RX able to lead?


With 123 bhp and 200 Nm worth of torque available courtesy of a 1.4-litre turbocharged TSI powerplant mated to a 7-speed DSG ‘box, the Golf Variant is a surprisingly eager sprinter; flooring the accelerator could still cause the front two wheels to wheelspin off the mark. Well, it’s ok to be a little juvenile every once in a while.
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Wagon Special 4: Volkswagen Golf Variant

IN Volkswagen, Golf, Variant, Wagon, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Golf Variant, 1.4 TSI, R-Line, Volkswagen Centre Singapore

With the Golf successfully dominating the hatchback segment, can this wagon variant do the same?


And I’m saying this based on its price tag. The Passat 1.8 TSI in Highline spec here commands $156,300 with COE.
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI | VW’s New Opus

IN Volkswagen, VW, Passat TSI, Passat, 1.8 TSI Highline, Large Sedan, Volkswagen Large Sedan

VW’s latest contender in the large sedan segment hits the right notes, but the only challenge now is to sway buyers into its direction


In terms of handling, there’s nothing to fault the Disco Sport. You could actually take fast and sweeping corners without a hitch, and the electric helm actually getting positive feedback. Body movements at directional changes are not at all silly, and I dare bet my unopened pack of premium 3-in-1 coffee it could keep up with a standard Golf Sport.
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A New Discovery | Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE

IN Land Rover, Landie, LR, Discovery Sport, Discovery, Sport, Si4, SUV

It's either this or...


That is until Porsche pulls the same stunt with their Panamerarara though...
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Utter Genius | Jaguar XJ i4 2.0

IN Jaguar, XJ, I4, 2.0-litre, Jaguar XJ i4 2.0-litre, Jag, Wearnes Automotive

Jaguar strapped in a 2.0-litre engine into their XJ – first question asked by most was, “can the car even move?”


Ok, so that was just a mild exaggeration. What wasn’t exaggerated, however, were that the order books were filled even before the car was officially launched. Heck, queries were made before the car arrived for LTA’s obligatory homologation (which apparently took sixty-eight years, seven months, three weeks and twenty-two days to complete).
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Flavourful Entrée | Porsche Macan

IN Porsche, Porsche Macan, Macan, Eurokars Group, Porsche Centre Singapore, Stuttgart Auto Pte Ltd

We’ve previously driven both the Macan S and Macan Turbo, now we see how the entry-level variant fares in this ever-burgeoning segment


After all, the Golf is no lightweight considering its 1,184 kg kerbweight; and (on paper) it can only whip out some 104 bhp and 175 Nm (available from as low as 1,550 rpm, though) of torque. Last but not least, 10.2 seconds is needed to get from 0 to 100 km/h.
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The Singapore Car | Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI

IN Volkswagen, Golf, 1.2 TSI, VW, 1.2, Turbocharged, DSG

A full-sized hatchback with a small engine equates to a money-saving proposition – exactly what every Singaporean driver desired…


And I am not exaggerating. Really. Just how on earth did Audi manage to come up with this scheme? By planting a highly tuned 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder lump under the bonnet, and then pair it to a 6-speed S-tronic ‘box. The rest, as they would say, is history: 276 bhp at your disposal and then 380 Nm available from as low as 1,800 rpm. Jaw-dropping stuff.
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The Super Hatch For The Super Man | Audi S3 Sportback

IN Audi, S3, Hot-hatch, Hatchback, Audi S3 Sportback, Sportback, A3

If you’re the sort who moves around a whole lot but do not possess the super power of the man with the red cape (and underwear outside), then read this



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