Need Review Rss Copy Here http://www.imperialselect.co.za/reviews.php Sat, 19 May 2012 07:55:44 +0200 Sat, 19 May 2012 07:55:44 +0200 Shake it up!  with the Renault Mégane ‘Shake It!’ Renault South Africa continues its expansion into the vehicle market, this time with its C-segment lin http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/renault-megane-shake-it 2010-09-28 Go big, or go home ! with the Daihatsu Terios SUV The first thing you notice about Daihatsu’s new Terios SUV is that it is much bigger than its predecessor - and all the http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/daihatsu-terios-special 2010-09-28 The surprisingly fashionable Chery QQ3 With rich colors, appealing look and fashionable configurations, Chery QQ3 is the first sedan in China to cater for fashion-conscious people. http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/chery-qq3 2010-09-28 The Hyundai getz, gets our thumbs up ! The Hyundai Getz is one of Hyundai's most popular models and it's easy to see why. Cheap to run, spacious inside and a five-y http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/hyundai-getz 2010-09-28 A closer look at the Hyndai Atos In Europe super small cars with high specs and low prices are gaining traction in a market area traditionally dominated by mid-section cars. This trend is h http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/hyundai-atos 2010-09-28 Six months ago you might have been interested in a Toyota Yaris sedan because of its 30+ mpg gas mileage. Now, after looking at your investment portfolio, interest stems from the low price. Che http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/toyota-yaris 2010-09-30 The spacious VW Polo Sedan is characterised by a decidedly powerful design. As the design of the fully galvanised body is fully original from the B-pillar back, this has created an extremely homoge http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/polo-sedan 2010-09-30 The popular Tata Indica was launched in 1998, which was purely a hatchback. The car has made a successful journey so far and has gained millions of Indian hearts for its brand cars in the Indian ma http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/tata-indica-vista 2010-10-12 Renault Sandero 1.4 Authentique sweeps the board as South Africa’s most affordable car. The Renault Sandero 1.4 Authentique has been independently named South Africa’s most http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/renault-sandero-comes-out-tops-in-2010 2010-11-15 Most South Africans will know that SsangYong is an automotive manufacturer from somewhere in the Orient, but when asked to name a few of its models many are usually left scratching their heads. How http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/after-a-long-hiatus-ssangyong-launches 2010-11-15 The Picanto is great value and competent. Driving The Kia Picanto is very capable on open roads. The skinny tyres provide decent grip, and although body control could be kept in better chec http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/kia-picanto 2010-12-21 Put your preconceptions aside - the Hyundai Elantra is rather good. There's a roomy saloon or a practical hatch to choose from, and if you go for the 2.0 CDX you get gadgets such as cr http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/hyundai-elantra 2010-12-21 Performance There’s just one engine on offer in the Ssangyong Rexton: an old Mercedes-sourced 2.7-litre turbodiesel. This comes in 163- or 183bhp outputs, but both are lethargic, and th http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ssangyong-rexton 2010-12-21 Performance There's only one engine available in the Proton Gen-2 saloon: a 110bhp 1.6-litre. But, for the same price, you have the option of a dual-fuel version that can also run on LPG. http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/proton-gen-2 2010-12-21 Performance The Daihatsu Sirion comes with a choice of three petrol engines, a 68bhp 1.0-litre, a 86bhp 1.3-litre and a 100bhp 1.5-litre unit. Neither the 1.0-litre or 1.3-litre is that powerful http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/daihatsu-sirion 2010-12-21 Performance The entry-level 74bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine struggles to shift the Renault Clio, but the turbocharged 99bhp version is strong, smooth and responsive making it the pick. Avoid the 1. http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/renault-clio 2010-12-21 It might not look it, but the i10 is a city car that can rival the best in the class. Solidly built, well equipped and good to drive it represents a big step forward for Hyundai. Styling/Imag http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/hyundai-i10 2010-12-21 A new brand from the Far East has established itself on South African soil. Zotye's stable in SA only includes one vehicle, the new Zoyte Nomad SUV. The era of Hippies might be lo http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/zotye-nomad 2010-12-21 The Tata Safari has been symbolic of the Indian SUV market. Initially, it shared the same chassis and suspension as its cousins, the Sierra, the Sumo and so on. Its a bit of an old dog, this car an http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/tata-safari 2010-12-21 The China-made Tiggo is not ugly. This compact SUV has decent external visual appeal, better than a couple of other SUVs that come to mind. The Chery Tiggo’s looks has benefited from so http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/chery-tiggo 2010-12-21 Performance Diesel engines are popular in cars like these, and the Kia Sportage has two to choose from. The 114bhp 1.7 is frustratingly slow, and although the 134bhp 2.0 is much quicker, it&r http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/kia-sportage 2010-12-21 Too big to be a supermini, yet not quite a small family hatchback, the Hyundai Accent sits awkwardly between the accepted class categories. But, less of an issue is that it is well equipped, with g http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/hyundai-accent 2010-12-21 Since it re-emerged as an independent marque from the wreckage of Daewoo in 2002 SsangYong has been peddling its wares in Australia with modest success. It is the most expensive of the Korean brand http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ssangyong-actyon 2010-12-21 Until today, you couldn’t mention a Proton in the same breath as the Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz and Mazda2, because, frankly, its cars were too flawed. But it i http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/proton-satria-neo 2010-12-21 Daihatsu is a manufacturer often forgotten by buyers, which is a shame. The firm makes some cracking small cars, and the Charade is one of its best. Inside, there's plenty of space for http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/daihatsu-charade 2010-12-21 Renault’s first foray into the compact SUV segment is the Koleos – a 4x2 and 4x4 wagon crossover that is roughly between the size of a Nissan Dualis and Nissan X-Trail. But no http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/renault-koleos 2010-12-21 Performance The New Kia Sorento is available with a 172bhp 2.4-litre petrol engine, but most buyers will choose the 194bhp 2.2-litre diesel instead. This generates oodles of torque, so it can hau http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/kia-sorento 2010-12-21 •    Performance The entry-level 77bhp 1.2-litre petrol feels very peppy and flexible for a small engine; the 98bhp 1.4 is gutsier but has no great advantage. http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Hyundai-i20 2011-01-31 Korean giant Hyundai should know a thing or two about what makes a good crossover. The Santa Fe is an established presence in the compact SUV sector, and the company’s smaller Tucson alre http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Hyundai-ix35 2011-01-31 PROTON has finally replaced its original Persona, a car that was based on an ancient Mitsubishi platform. In line with its fast-paced evolution, the emerging Malaysian brand has introduced a n http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Proton-Persona 2011-01-31 AT one point in our car-loving family history we owned a British Racing Green Mini Moke. However, the only thing racy about it was the colour as the Moke was notoriously slow, moderately unrel http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Proton-Savvy 2011-01-31 In a world increasingly populated with road-biased soft-roaders, the unashamedly traditional Ssangyong Kyron comes as a refreshing change. It's a big, tough and well-priced SUV that&#39 http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Ssangyong-Kyron 2011-01-31 Tata has launched another version of its hot selling saloon, the Indigo. The frugal diesel heart made strong economic sense and the price it came at, was simply unbelievable as there was no car tha http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Tata-Indigo 2011-01-31 This car had lit up the Indian car scene well before its launch. Buyers showed interest in the car since the time when it was merely a concept called Aria. A frugal turbocharged intercooled diesel http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Tata-Indigo-Tdi 2011-01-31 •    Performance There are three engines – 96bhp 1.4- and 111bhp 1.6-litre petrols or a 109bhp 1.5-litre turbodiesel. The diesel is the pick of the r http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Kia-Rio-Hatchback 2011-01-31 Remember the kid at school who shuffled off at the end of the summer term all braces and acne, only to return as the best looking in the year come the autumn term? That's what's hap http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/daihatsu-terios 2011-01-31 The SsangYong Sports Dual Cab ute is an interesting vehicle in the one-tonne dual-cab market, especially since recreational buyers are looking for more car-like features. The SsangYong dual-cab ute http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Ssangyong-Actyon-Sports-Dual-Cab 2011-01-31 LAST year, after much anticipation, we finally drove the third-generation, X91 Laguna Privilege 2.0 dCi hatch automatic, and found it the most disappointing new car of 2008. Fitted with low-pr http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Renault-Laguna 2011-02-23 There's plenty of space and practicality in both five-seat Scenic and seven-seat Grand Scenic. The three rear seats can be folded or removed completely, while the additional two rearmost ch http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-23 Forget the tacky "We want a sizzling hottie who would like to get naughty" ad, the Indica Xeta is way more than some hippie wannabe girls somewhere in Goa! Tata Indica V2 Xeta now http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-23 The New Kia Sedona is a Chrysler Voyager-sized people-carrier at what looks like a bargain price. However, don't think you're getting a modern, versatile MPV that drives well - you& http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-23 We can only assume the Daihatsu Materia was engineered first and designed later, although neither aspect of it comes across as having been given much thought. It's the oddest-looking car we http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-23 The Kia Cerato replaced the Shuma in May 2004. Inside the contemporary cabin, the layout is neat and tidy, and build quality is of a reasonable standard, but the materials are far from the most exp http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-28 Daihatsu has more experience building compact city cars than pretty much any other manufacturer, with the company's expertise being evident in the new Sirion. As with the Daihatsu Chara http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-28 “The Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic offer good value for money and are designed to take whatever family life can throw at them.” The Scenic first arrived in 1996, and was t http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-28 The Ssangyong Korando gives you a decent balance of comfort and handling, and lots of power for an affordable price. You get those all-important chunky 4x4 looks and masses of interior space, too. http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-28 There's much to like about the Renault Twingo. It's spacious and there's a grown-up feel to the city car's design that is missing from rivals such as the Ford Ka http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-02-28 As far as vehicles from China are concerned, Foton can be considered one of the more reliable names in the light commercial category. The Foton brand belongs to the Beijing Automotive Group, manufa http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31   If you are not bowled over by the appeal of the seven-year warranty offered by the Cee’d or three-door Pro_cee’d, then you'll be impressed by the car& http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31   • Performance   The 1.4-litre petrol engine is the pick of the range because it’s the cheapest to buy and gives eager performance. By contrast, th http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31   Pitched as a distinctive alternative to the likes of the Ford Fiesta, the Kia Soul offers lots of interior space and the beefed up looks of a 4x4, in a compact, easy to drive package http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31   The Diahatsu Materia is a small car that genuinely stands out from the crowd. You’ll either love its squared-off low-riding look or hate it. For those who love it, it&a http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31 If you can’t find a Renault Clio to suit you, then you’re not looking hard enough! The French supermini is offered in either three or five-door body styles, with the choice of e http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31   They share a name, and sit next to one another on the specification lists - but that's where the similarity between the Megane Coupe and the five-door Megane ends. The three- http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31   The seven-seater Rodius is the biggest people carrier on the market and proves that big doesn't always mean beautiful. Its distinctive looks split opinion - some buyers think http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31   The GEN-2 Hatchback replaced the slow-selling and elderly Wira and was an all-new design when it went on sale in 2004. But even at launch it felt at least a generation behind sim http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31   This Fiesta-sized package is one Japanese supermini that not only looks modern, but feels it. The cheap price gets buyers into the showrooms, but it's the quality interior fi http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-03-31 The Satria is the name that replaced Compact on Proton's three-door hatchback model. The car (both Compact and Satria) is based on the old Mitsubishi Colt that ran from 1992 to 1996. Its im http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30   Tata began selling this car with a huge Indian tricolor as the brand ambassador, pun most definitely intended. The only and most significant reason for the huge number of bookings th http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-28   Indigo marina is that car which has entered a segment that was long lost and conceived as some kind of a marketing goof up, after the lack of success of the Palio adventure, Siena we http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-28   It is hard to accept that the new Korando is related in any way to previous SsangYong design treats like the Actyon Sports Ute and Stavic people-mover. Who knows how far SsangYo http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-28   The real attraction of the cis that it gives you a lot of car for the money, with something like Land Rover Discovery space for Freelander money.   Up front, the das http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-28   This Accent shares the same name as the model that ran from 1994-1999, but it's an all-new model. It also got a tweak in 2003. It's a straight-forward, practical and http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-28   The only way is up for Kia! Fresh from shocking the SUV class 
with the excellent Sportage, the company has its sights set on another crucial sector – the city http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-29   It’s time to raise a glass to a resurging Renault for the brilliant Megane RS 250. An example of going way beyond the sum of its parts, this hottest hatch scorches wit http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-29 NOT content to follow convention, Daihatsu has produced a micro car that blurs the distinction between traditional hatch, small wagon and even mini-MPV. Turning heads with its distinctive & http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-28 Thanks to the i30, Hyundai has moved away from the cheap-and-cheerful budget cars it used to be associated with. Aiming its sights on models like the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, it looks modern http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-28 The Sonata is Hyundai's attempt at a relatively upmarket four-door saloon, but aside from decent equipment levels and a comfortable ride, there's little to recommend it. The anonymo http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-04-28 The Satria Neo is a decent-value small hatchback with good levels of equipment and neat styling. Lotus (which is owned by Proton) had a hand in the design and also the handling, but it's be http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30 The Savvy is a small hatchback from Proton that's designed to be a better value alternative to more mainstream cars like the Ford Ka. It's certainly cheaper new but unfortunately th http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30 The Proton GEN-2 Persona four-door saloon looks a little more sophisticated than the five-door hatchback. The enclosed boot also offers extra safety, but it’s a below-par and disappointin http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30 The price is right on the Chery J1. The first Chinese passenger car to hit the road in Australia always had to be cheap to make an impact. The value is unquestionable, the J1 is the new Australian http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30 What we liked >> Frugal, powerful 2.7-litre diesel engine >> Tough separate chassis, dual range 4X4 >> Highway rear drive with 2300kg towing capacit http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30 The second generation Kia Sorento represents a massive leap forward for the Korean SUV. Previously the Sorento was all about towing weights, off-road ability and good value. This one is almost exac http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30 Like most of the compact SUVs launched this decade, the new Kia Sportage is not intended for conquering muddy hillsides, it's aimed squarely at the small family market previously dominated http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30 What we liked   >> Killer new car price-tag >> Tardis-like interior space >> Great fuel economy Not so much > http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30 What we liked >> Economy >> Value pricing >> Spacious Interior Not so much >> Crosswind stability/roadholding &gt http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-05-30   The big Hyundai i40 Estate is a sharp looking family car, with a bold grille, creases along the sides and a neat tailgate. Family buyers will be impressed by the practicality on offe http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   Kia has built itself a good reputation by offering a range of cars with good value and specification at their heart, but more recently the Korean firm has added more sex appeal. http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   What's New for 2010   The 2010 Kia Forte is an all-new compact car available in sedan and coupe body styles. It offers impressive styling and feature content http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   TAKE special note of Kia’s new Sportage. It represents the most complete example yet of the Korean company’s innovative, European-influenced, design face that so http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   Vehicle Overview   Redesigned last year, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra compact car arrives at a time when automakers are redoubling their efforts in this segment. With se http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   To bring you the most useful review of the 2009 Kia Rio, editors at TheCarConnection.com have driven the Rio, then supplemented their firsthand impressions with highlights from other http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   The 2011 Hyundai Sonata takes some smart styling and performance risks to raise its profile.   Styling   8 out of 10 - Hyundai joins Ford and Nissan http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   Likes:   An extreme makeover that works Smoothed-over four-cylinder engine Still offers a manual transmission Spacious interior Fuel economy & http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   The Drive   Power for this track attack machine is derived from the same 4-cylinder turbocharged unit in the R26. Though the engineers at Renault Sport Technologies http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   Almost all the young brand would experience the product’s deficiency when their business is under seed stage, but Chery is running fast, in a short while, they have owned n http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-06-29   The Kia Picanto doesn’t pretend to do anything clever; it's a cheap and cheerful four-person runabout. As long as those four people don’t have too many ba http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-07-29   The latest Renault Clio is one of the best small cars around in terms of cabin room thanks to a long wheelbase which means excellent rear passenger space. It's also very refi http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-07-29   Another impressive stride forward for Hyundai, if only because it feels so much better built than the older fair. Tiny and cheap too, but not as desirable as the Toyota Aygo at all. http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-07-29   The Diahatsu Materia is a small car that genuinely stands out from the crowd. You’ll either love its squared-off low-riding look or hate it. For those who love it, it&r http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-07-29   Kia has made a step forward with this, the third-generation Sportage: the first incarnation was quite ugly and the second-generation was found wanting when compared with rivals from http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-07-29   The seven-seater Ssangyong Rodius is the biggest people carrieron the market and proves that big doesn't always mean beautiful. Its distinctive looks split opinion - some buy http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-07-29   The Savvy is a small hatchback from Proton that's designed to be a better value alternative to more mainstream cars like the Ford Ka. It's certainly cheaper new but u http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-07-29   It's hard to find fault with the Hyundai i20, as it beats rivals hands-down for the amount of equipment you get for the money. Prices for basic versions are low, while equipm http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-07-29   “A car the Japanese no longer need be entirely ashamed of. Which spares them the ritual disembowelment at least.”   The Daihatsu Sirion is not ac http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31   “Isn’t Terios a Greek shipping magnate? I’m sure I met him once on holiday. Hugely fat.”   Despite some serious revisions, th http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/Daihatsu-Terios-2 2011-08-31   “Getz? Getz what? Getz ignored I suspect”   • A surprisingly capable little thing that heralded Hyundai's rebirth as a company t http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31   “Are they building cars to make Hammond look big? His Cuban heels do that already.”   Another impressive stride forward for Hyundai, if only beca http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31   “A Kia that belongs to Karen? If so, somebody should tell her that other MPVs are available. All of them more interesting.”   The Kia Carens is a http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31   “Apparently this is a very good car. I’d still rather flambe myself in cheap brandy than drive one though.”   The Kia Ceed is car that http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31   “That sounds like an illegal muscle-building milkshake. Should we call the IOC”?   The Proton Gen-2 was the first indication that Proton might be http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31   “How do you tell your mates you drive that without getting a slap”?    And that’s before they even know how bad it is.&rsq http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31   “Let’s hope Renault can keep the bonnet closed on this one. Are we allowed to say that”?   ’The third generation Renault Clio http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31   “The Grand Espace is a monster. Just ask Hammond. He gets agoraphobic inside”.   The last word in MPVs, the Renault Espace is simply vast, but ma http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-08-31 “You have to be very comfortable with your sexuality to drive one of these. That, and quite small.” The Daihatsu Copen ought to be awful, which helps explain why it seems so blo http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 “A breezeblock with wheels, albeit slightly less attractive and economical” Improbable styling makes the Daihatsu Materia stick out in any company. It’s also very we http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 “Great - if you are more 'Tesco' than you are 'Waitrose', if you see what we mean.” Good value supermini with a great warranty. Not a car to lu http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 “Either someone’s slipped something into my drink, or this is a Korean car you actually might want to buy.” Sharing its underpinnings with the already highly lauded Ki http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 “It is to motoring what the disposable camera is to photography.” The Kia Picanto is a cheap small car. As in really cheap. Disposable motoring if you’re not bothere http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 “Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand. But she doesn’t dance on the road, unfortunately.” If dullness was a winning feature then consider the Kia Rio hatchback a http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 “What the hell happened here? It looks like someone cracked the designer over the head half way through the job.” The Proton Savvy is a new-ish and sharply styled offering, bo http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 A small SUV that’s forgettable that we can’t really remember anything about it. Oh, it’s cheap. That’s about all • Comfort With the exception of http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 “Only the French would bother to make an off-roader that can actually go off-road. Fools.” Renault arrives late to the SUV game with a Nissan-inspired 4x4 that’s gre http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 It's obvious Renault has tried very hard with this new Megane. Quality and driving experience has definitely improved, but as a genuine Golf rival, it's not quite there. &bull http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-09-30 “Isn’t there a choc-ice called a Sonata? Or am I getting confused? Anyway, I’d rather have the choc-ice.” Apparently new but desperately off the pace http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31 “Well it looks a lot better than the old one, but so does the pope and he was a Nazi.” One of those cars that, despite being quite good, really struggles to get beyond it http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31 “Marginally better than performing a home-surgery vasectomy with your family Labrador administering the anaesthetic.” The Kia Sedona is a big, honest seven-seat MPV that do http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31 “Has presence without aggression or excess. Boxiness is great for space too. Dynamics don’t quite live up to it, sadly.” Funky, relatively cheap, decent dynamics http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31 The Kia Sorento is a budget SUV that’s short on pretension and long in the tooth. Despite a recent facelift it isn’t the most exciting thing in the world. (That’s our http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31 “The Clio’s grown up. What the hell for? If I wanted grown up I wouldn’t be buying a hot hatch would I?” The third generation Clio’s improveme http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31 “The original compact MPV. Should we be grateful for that though?” Despite spawning a fiercely contested niche in versatile family motoring, the Renault Scenic continues http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31  “Convertibles are supposed to impart an air of stylishness to their drivers. This one doesn’t. At all.” Not the best-looking coupe-convertible out there http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31 It’s big. It goes off-road a bit. You don’t want one. Neither do we •    Comfort It’s big and soft. By definition, this http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31   “It won’t take you long to guess the Top Gear office nickname for this one. It’s apt, too.”   Looks like a BMW X6 with a conser http://www.imperialselect.co.za/info-hub/car-reviews/ 2011-10-31