BY MALCOLM LIVERMORE | 9th May 2003
THE Falcon is powered by an overhead cam, in-line 4.0-litre six, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. Spacious accommodation for five adults and excellent road manners. Driver's airbag, central locking, power mirrors and four-speaker sound system are standard.
MITSUBISHI MAGNA 4D SEDAN (1996-1997)
SLIGHTLY more compact than the Holden and Ford but still accommodates five comfortably. Build quality and performance are first class. Front-wheel drive with a 3.0-litre V6 engine, five- speed manual or four-speed auto. Driver's airbag, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, central locking, power mirrors/steering and radio/cassette player.
TOYOTA VIENTA 4D SEDAN (1995-1997)
UPMARKET version of the base Camry with a twin cam, 24-valve, 3.0-litre V6. Front-wheel drive. Four-speed auto or five-speed manual. Well finished. Driver's airbag, ABS, air-conditioning, alloys, cruise control, central locking, power mirrors and steering, rear spoiler and high grade radio/cassette player.
HYUNDAI SONATA 4D SEDAN (1993-1999)
FRONT-wheel drive with a 3.0-litre V6 engine. Four-speed auto. Some early build faults but a huge range of extras. Driver's airbag, ABS, air-conditioning, alarm system, cruise control, central locking, leather, full electrics, sunroof, windows and a four-speaker radio/cassette.