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Medium SUV under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

If you want the space of an SUV, without the premium price tag, then check out the Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and the Hyundai Tucson.

City SUV: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Mazda has a firm stake at the top of this rapidly growing category. Introducing the Mazda CX-3, Suzuki Vitara and Peugeot 2008

Premium Large cars: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Gone are the days when big luxury cars were all gas guzzlers. Introducing the Mercedes-Benz E200, BMW 520i and Audi A6

TURBO BARRA-POWERED XW FALCON UTE AT DRAG CHALLENGE

Despite bowing out early, Queensland’s Ben Smith had a blast on his first Drag Challenge in his turbo six-powered XW ute

250CI SIX-CYLINDER FORD XF UTE AT DRAG CHALLENGE

Rob Thorpe tackled Drag Challenge with his old-school, 280hp crossflow six-powered XF ute

Premium Medium cars $45K to $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Depreciation takes its toll on otherwise excellent cars. Introducing the Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 and Volvo S60

Premium Compact cars under $50K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

These three compact cars, Audi A1, Mini Cooper and the BMW 118i, will give you greater economy in a nifty city-car size, with a touch of class.

BLOWN MANUAL 6.2-LITRE HSV MALOO AT DRAG CHALLENGE

Kim Smith was the quickest woman at Drag Challenge – and the quickest self-shifter – in her manual supercharged Maloo

Large cars $45K to $65K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Cars at this level need to tick a few boxes to deliver on value. Introducing Hyundai Genesis, Ford G6E and Holden Calais

Large cars under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Economical engines have helped large cars avoid becoming instant money pits. introducing the Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon and Skoda Superb

DRAG CHALLENGE DYO WINNER: BENNY PHILLIPS

Benny Phillips took on some of the best DYO racers in Oz to win his class at Drag Challenge

Medium cars under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

This segment shows how sensible choices need not be boring. Introducing the Subaru Liberty, Toyota Camry and Mazda 6

TURBO LS FORD CAPRI AND TWIN-TURBO LS MITSUBISHI EXPRESS VAN AT DRAG CHALLENGE

Good mates Elvio Gonzalez and Con Pakos tackled Drag Challenge in vastly different – but both LS-powered – conveyances

Small cars over $24K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Diesel engines in small cars are not popular in Australia, but they are effective at keeping overall costs down. Introducing the Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato and Honda Civic.

BRIGHT ROD RUN 2016

10 of the best from this year’s Bright Rod Run

Small cars under $24K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

In this hotly contested category it pays to have an economic edge. Introducing the Kia Cerato, Hyundai i30 and Peugeot 308.

Light Cars $17K to $25K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Mid-range light cars come with creature comforts that initially cost more but help retain value. Introducing the Mazda 2 Maxx, Suzuki Swift and Kia Rio

Light under $17K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

You want a Light car to be light on the pocket, as these three are. Introducing the Mazda 2, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Yaris

City cars: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Just because they’re small and cheap to run doesn’t mean all city cars offer great value. Here are three that do: Suzuki Celerio, Kia Picanto and Holden Spark.