BREAK IT DOWN

ENGINES: 1.5-litre iVTEC petrol four or e:HEV petrol-electric range extender/hybrid

POWER: 89kW/145Nm (iVTEC) or 72kW/131Nm (e: HEV petrol engine) plus 80kW/253Nm (e:HEV electric motor)

GEARBOX: Continuously variable, FWD ECONOMY: 5.8l/100km (iVTEC) or 2.8l/100km (e: HEV)

PRICES: $28,000-$35,000.

+ High-tech hybridisation, cute Crosstar pseudoSUV, incredible cabin packaging (as always)

— Sensing tech only on top Luxe, no hybrid option

for Crosstar, petrol engine still a bit vocal at speed.