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01.

Kia Stinger

4

From

$52,750

The Kia Stinger was the most anticipated vehicle the Korean brand had ever launched - and less than a year since it first landed in Australia, the big rear-wheel drive five-door liftback is still one...

02.

Audi A7

4

From

$125,700

The all-new, second-generation version of the Audi A7 is startlingly familiar - and to the untrained eye, there mightn't have been enough change here.

03.

Peugeot 508

4

From

$63,431

With just one variant, Peugeot hopes the design-focused and tech-rich 508 will draw in Euro car buyers, old and new. Will the brand's popularity in Europe finally translate in Australia?

04.

Skoda Octavia

4

From

$38,990

The Skoda Octavia 2018 range offers buyers unparalleled pragmatism, and a broad range of options to suit varied budgets.

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