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HR-VJan 1999

HR-V

HONDA had hoped to replicate the success of its CR-V in the light-SUV segment with its HR-V mini-4WD wagon.But Australians seemed to shun such cars – with exception to the inexpensive Daihatsu Terios – as the Mitsubishi Pajero iO also proved.The HR-V was based on the light car that preceded the popular Jazz that Australians never saw – the Toyota Starlet-like Logo – and so was deceptively compact in its dimensions.Initially a two-door wagon arrived, in base and Sport guises, powered by a 77kW/138Nm 1.6-litre SOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine.Interestingly the automatic was of the constant velocity CVT type – giving smoothness and efficiency a regular torque-converter automatic cannot quite match – while a conventional five-speed manual was the other gearbox choice.The HR-V was essentially a front-wheel drive hatchback, until slippage detected in the front wheels activated a version of Honda’s tried and true Real Time part-time 4WD system.All models included dual airbags, power steering, central locking, power windows and cloth trim, while the racier Sport added anti-lock brakes, remote central locking, alloy wheels, roof racks and a rear spoiler.The latter was discontinued in May 2000, two months after the four-door HR-V wagon arrived.A limited edition ‘Indy’ special was based on the base three-door model, and was available in late ’99.

CE Series II LancerAug 1998

CE Series II Lancer

A minor facelift, featuring a new grille, more standard features, revised cabin trim and the availability of a Tiptronic-style four-speed auto in the MR Coupe, signalled the CE II.In October ’99 Mitsubishi the 86kW 1.8L engine became standard in the GLi sedan and optional in the GLi coupe, while a sporty body-kitted VR-X limited edition became available.In May ’01, 100 206kW Lancer Ralliart Evolution VI 4WD sedans went on sale, along with a much tamer LRX-1 sedan and coupe bodykit special.In May ’02 a locally engineered Lancer Cabriolet was launched, based on the 1.8L GLXi coupe.From July ’02 the next generation CG Lancer 2.0L range supplemented the CE sedan (and eventually replaced it in early '03), coupe and wagon range, with the RG Colt finally replacing the latter in September 2004.

SatriaFeb 1997

Satria

The Satria was based on the (unseen locally) 1992 Mitsubishi CC Mirage nee Lancer three-door hatchback, just as the Wira/Persona and M21 were.This car had a better chance of success, owing to the pretty styling, keen pricing and road manners that bettered arch-rivals the Daewoo 1.5i and Lanos, Ford Festiva and Hyundai Excel.Five four-cylinder engines were offered – a 66kW/126Nm 1.5-litre OHC 8V unit in the GL (until ’99) and GLi (revised to 64kW/120Nm output from November 2000 in the GLi, post-2000 XLi and XLS) a 55kW108Nm 1.3 in the post-’99 GL and short-lived 2000-01 GLS a 70kW/138Nm 1.6 SOHC 16V unit in the pre-2000 XLi the Persona’s 83kW/137Nm 1.6 DOHC 16V in the Feb 2000 to Nov 2000 Satria XLi “Son of a Gun” and the post-’99 GTi’s 103kW/164Nm 1.8-litre DOHC 16V.The latter two benefited greatly from Lotus tuned suspension and steering (that made it fun to fling around), a gutsy and involving engine, an attractive bodykit and alloy wheels, and high equipment levels.

S40 and V40 Phase IFeb 1997

S40 and V40 Phase I

News that Volvo was going head-to-head with the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series was met with high expectation, but the reality of the front-wheel drive four-door sedan (S40) and wagon (V – for Versatility – 40) was a letdown.Co-developed with Mitsubishi (its version was a Holden Vectra rival called the Carisma) and built at a new plant in the Netherlands, Volvo originally intended to call its range the S4, until Audi threatened legal action.And the problems were only starting. Severe criticism about mediocre handling and ride attributes forced Volvo to release retuned versions not long after launch, but even these cars weren’t BMW beaters when released locally in early ’97 – but at least they were better than the awful Volvo 440 they usurped.Initially, there was the S40 2.0, using a 103kW/183Nm 1948cc DOHC 16V four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed auto.Speedier versions included the 118kW/230Nm turbo 2.0T version from Feb ’98, as well as the all-out T4 powered by a 147kW/300Nm 1.9-litre turbo. It only came as a five-speed manual (and thankfully traction control).A cheaper 1.8 with 90kW/170Nm and variable valve timing (VVT) arrived in mid-’99, along with the better-equipped SE models.More importantly, there were improvements to the suspension and ride.

S40 and V40 Phase IFeb 1997

S40 and V40 Phase I

News that Volvo was going head-to-head with the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series was met with high expectation, but the reality of the front-wheel drive four-door sedan (S40) and wagon (V – for Versatility – 40) was a let-down.Co-developed with Mitsubishi (its version was a Holden Vectra rival called the Carisma) and built at a new plant in the Netherlands, Volvo originally intended to call its range the S4, until Audi threatened legal action. And the problems were only starting.Severe criticism about mediocre handling and ride attributes forced Volvo to release retuned versions not long after launch, but even these cars weren’t BMW beaters when released locally in early ’97 – but at least they were better than the awful Volvo 440 they usurped.Initially there was the S40 2.0, using a 103kW/183Nm 1948cc DOHC 16V four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed auto.Speedier versions included the 118kW/230Nm turbo 2.0T version from Feb ’98, as well as the all-out T4 powered by a 147kW/300Nm 1.9-litre turbo. It only came as a five-speed manual (and thankfully traction control).A cheaper 1.8 with 90kW/170Nm and variable valve timing (VVT) arrived in mid-’99, along with the better-equipped SE models. More importantly there were improvements to the suspension and ride.

GS VoyagerFeb 1997

GS Voyager

Daimler Benz purchased Chrysler in 1998, resulting in a name change to DaimlerChrysler.Chrysler is credited with inventing the big people-mover market in the US with its Voyager.Along with the unseen-locally Renault Espace, the Voyager was passenger – not commercial – vehicle based, so its creators had a free hand in optimising the car for people carrying consumption.The Voyager’s dual side-sliding doors, a walk-through cabin and three rows of seating for up to eight occupants became segment hallmarks.Australia had to wait until the third iteration – the GS – from late ’95.Sourced from DaimlerChrysler’s Austrian production facility, two versions were introduced here in early ’97 – the short wheelbase (2878mm) Voyager SE and long wheelbase (3030mm) Grand Voyager.The latter came in SE, LE and (from October ’98 to early 2000) luxury LE LTD guises. All were powered by a 116kW/275Nm 3.3-litre OHV V6 mated only to a four-speed column shift automatic gearbox.Along with the price, equipment levels were high: dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, air-conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, power steering, electric windows, heated windscreen and power mirrors were SE features.The LE and LE LTD included alloy wheels, fog lights, leather upholstery, power front seats, roof racks and a trip computer.The well-specified Grand Voyager LX became the GS model’s flagship from September 2000.Although prices were always high, the Voyager did well against the now ageing Toyota Tarago and smaller Honda Odyssey and Mitsubishi Nimbus, while slight trim changes kept the model fresh.But the arrival of the cut-price 1999 Kia Carnival and new Tarago in late 2000 hurt sales, especially as the then falling Australian dollar put prices beyond many people’s reach.The almost all-new RG Voyager replaced it in May 2001.

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