Super TestCar reviews - Ford - Laser - LXi 4-dr sedanFord modelsResearch Ford Used Rivals7 May 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 4D SEDAN (1994-1999) LIKE the Laser, the last Aussie-built Corolla put on weight, which made it quite a large (and quite bland) small car. Even so, it is a well proven, well made car meeting all basic requirements. The 1.6 twin-cam engine drives the front wheels via four-speed auto or five-speed manual. The 1.8 is gutsier. NISSAN N15 PULSAR 4D SEDAN (1995-2000) ANOTHER model with a long heritage. Fully-imported by '93, its chunky styling and roomy body won over many buyers, as did the go from its 1.6-litre engine. The front-wheel drive dynamics are about average for the class. Later "Plus" Pulsars proved popular, and included air, central locking and power steering. MITSUBISHI CE LANCER 4D SEDAN (1996-2003) MORE of a poverty pack with a GLi's 69kW 1.5 so go for the sparkier 86kW 1.8 GLi from '99 or the better-equipped GLXi. Power steering was standard, but not much else. A good, honest performer with reliable mechanicals and a ready market, the Lancer benefits from the rally-winning EVO model's reputation. HYUNDAI J2 LANTRA 4D SEDAN (1996-1999) THE South Korean Hyundai's J2 Lantra is a decent small front-wheel drive car if bought cheap, with distinctive style, good equipment levels and a lusty 94kW 1.8-litre engine. Handling and ride are OK too. Sportswagon is more attractive and versatile. Just make sure auto has been serviced regularly. All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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