The document provides a comparison of 4 leading car brands - Holden, Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru. It summarizes key information about each brand's history and popular sedan models. Specifications such as engine sizes, fuel efficiency, safety features, and prices are outlined in table format. In the conclusion, the Toyota is assessed to have the best overall performance. The Holden is considered safest, while the Subaru is deemed best value for money. All 4 brands are said to have outstanding and appealing features for Australian buyers.

1. INTRODUCTION - CARS
A comparison of four leading car sellers.
Presented by:
• Samantha Stevenson
• Leah Davie
• Regan Bell
• Udhayanan Nesiah

2. INFORMATION
Originally known as GM Holden Ltd, the
company was founded by James Alexander
Holden, and became a automobile and car
parts business in 1908.
Cars and parts are manufactured in Australia.
based in South Australia, and distributed all over
the world.
HOLDEN
Commodore SV6 Sedan

3. INFORMATION
HOLDEN
"WE DESIGNED A CAR TO RIVAL THE WORLDS BEST.
At all kinds of levels, we focused on appealing to the
senses. Primarily, we want people to appreciate how
great it feels to drive a car that gives so much back in
terms of all-round refinement, high technology features,
roomy comfort, fuel efficiency and trademark Holden
performance.
Andrew Smith, Design Director”
www.holden.com.au, 6 September 2013
Commodore SV6 Sedan

4. INFORMATION
TOYOTA
Toyota Camry Sedan
Toyota was first created in 1937 by Kiichori Toyoda
since then Toyota has grown to become the "worlds
largest automaker in 2013."

5. TOYOTA INFORMATION
Toyota Camry Sedan
Toyota made their first car in the April of 1936, named the
AA. Since then Toyota has brought out several cars that
have lifted the company’s name. From the legendary Supra,
to the fuel efficient Prius, and their flagship sedan the Toyota
Camry
The four door sedan helped Toyota take the title of world’s
largest automaker from General Motors in 2012, and has
reported over to have sold over 2.43 million vehicles in just
the first quarter of 2013.
Toyota also boast's the Camry's durability and reliability by having one of best resale
value, that way the car doesn't cost the company in the long run and the client can
upgrade to the next Camry with confidence knowing they can attract an excellent
resale price.

6. INFORMATION
Mazda brand was
established in 1920 and
has a rich history of
being bold, daring and
orginal
The first Mazda 3 came
out in 2004, a compact
car manufactured in
Japan by the Mazda
Motor Corporation.
It's one of the world’s
best small hatchbacks
and sedans with more
than 3.5-million sold in
over 120 countries.
Here in Australia
consumers have voted
with their wallets and
the Mazda3 was our
best-selling car outright
in 2011 and 2012.
www.mazda.com.au
MAZDA

7. MAZDA
• Mazda 3 sedan is one of the most popular sold cars for 2013. It's
looks are both eye cathcing sporty in design. Mazda 3 is now letting
you personizlie your own car, also coming with great accessories.
Mazda 3 incudles, safety and security, such as: Duel airbags and
an anit-theft alarm system, MP3 and bluetooth, high performance
and is fuel economical.
• With it's 4 star rating from highway traffic adminisration and great
drive away deal the Mazda 3 Sedan is 19,990 drive away. Perfect
for a luxury car, first car buyer or a family car
• www.mazda.com.au

8. INFORMATION
• The word Subaru comes from the Japanese name
for the star constellation “Taurus”, a cluster of the 7
star sisters. Therefore there are 7 stars on the Subaru
car badge .
• Fuji Heavy Industries are the manufacturers of
Subaru, and were making aircraft vehicles until
1954, when they decided to branch into the
automoble industry.
• The first car was made in 1954, and was a 1.5 litre
compact car.
SUBARU

9. INFORMATION
SUBARU
• The Subaru Impreza is the most popular 4-door
model of Subaru car, and has won numerous
awards in the car industry for its performance and
safety features.
• The Impreza was first manufactured in 1992, and
was manufactured in Australia in 1993.

10. PERFORMANCE
Car
Sedan 4 door
HOLDEN TOYOTA MAZDA SUBURU
Fuel Consumption 3.6L V6 Sidi Engine
Hills assist
Petrol: 7.8 L/100km
Hybrid: 5.2L/100km
9.9L/100km – 60L tank 2.0L Boxer Engine
Combined :6.8L/100km
auto start stop technology
Engine Size 3.6L V6 Sidi Engine
6 speed transmission
2.5L straight 4 dual VVT-I
engine, 6 speed auto
transmission/Paddle shift
2.3L direct injection spark
ignition, turbocharged 4
cylinder 16 valve DOHC
2.0L Horizontally opposed
Boxer engine
6-speed
manual/automatic
transmission
Suspension Sports suspension
Electric Stability control
Australian tuned
suspensions
electronic stability control
suspensions with coil
springs, dynamic stability
control
Electronic stability control
Steering Cruise control
Electric Power steering
Electric Power Steering
Cruise Control
Traction Control
Electro hydraulic power
assist steering
cruise control
Cruise Control
Power Steering
traction control
Breaks & Tyres Anti lock breaking system
2 wheel drive with alloy
wheels
Anti lock breaking system
front wheel drive with alloy
wheels. Electronic brake
force distribution
Anti-lock brake system
with electronic brake
force distribution with alloy
wheels
Auto braking system
Electronic break force
distribution
vehicle dynamic control

11. SAFETY FEATURES
Car
Sedan 4 door
HOLDEN TOYOTA MAZDA SUBURU
Airbags Duel front plus side impact
for driver & passenger
Side curtain airbags
7 SRS airbags for all
passengers including knee
airbags
Duel front Airbags, duel
front side airbags and
duel side air curtains
7 airbags:
dual front, dual side
curtain and knee
Seatbelts Auto Locking retractor on
rear seatbelts
Child restraint anchor
point
Three point emergency
lock retractor seatbelts
child restraint anchor
point
3 point safety belts for all
occupants. Integrated
child seat anchors
Height adjustable
seatbelts, whiplash
reduction
pretensioners and load
limiters
3x child anchor points
seatbelt warning lights
Parking Rear view camera
Auto Park assist
Auto release Electric Park
break
Reverse traffic alert
Blind spot alert
Parking sensors
Rear view camera
reverse traffic alert
blind spot monitor
remote central locking
4 sensors integrated into
the rear bumper. Front
parking sensors
Electronic throttle control
system
remote central locking
Safety rating 5 star ANCAP safety rating 5 star ANCAP safety rating Nation Highway Traffic
safety administration 4 star
5 star ANCAP safety rating

12. VALUE FOR MONEY
Car
Sedan 4 door
HOLDEN TOYOTA MAZDA SUBURU
Cost $39,908 drive away $34,135 drive away $19,990 drive away $23,990 Drive away
Manual
$26,990 drive away
automatic
Security Alarm system
Remote control priority key
Alarm System
Remote Key with smart
entry
Anti-theft alarm system.
Engine immobilizer theft-
deterrent system, keyless
entry and push start
button
Pre-wired for alarm system
Immobiliser Security
Systems
remote central locking
Technology Infolink infotainment
system with touch screen
Blue tooth with voice
control
Pandora & smart radio
apps
Rain sensing wipers
Automatic High beam
Traffic avoidance system
Bluetooth/voice control
7” touch screen
Satellite Navigation
Bluetooth audio and MP3
compatible, CD player,
USB input
MP3/WMA/IPOD
compatible
wireless Bluetooth
technology
USB connection
Comfort & Design Sports seats
Sleek design
Electric seats, leather
accented seats,
Leather seats
sporty design
Leather steering wheel,
gear shift and trim
choice of 8 colours

13. CONCLUSION
Performance
i would say toyota for performance because it has the best all round features. It does not have the largest engine but with a
dual VVTi engine it definetly has some performance to it, further the toyota also has all the features including main features
such as traction control which only the toyota and subaru have, the subaru can be considered to be very close to it but misses
features such as stability control and a standard 2.0l boxer engine will be smallest out of the three. The mazda though having
all the main features minus traction control, does consume the most fuels out of the four, therefore does not have that all
round balance. And lastly the holden seems to lack brake force distribution and traction control, the larger engine will pack
more of a punch than the other three considerably but will use more petrol in doing so.
For Safety
Although they all seem to be pretty tied, Holden seems to be slightly better when it comes to safety.
Value for money
At face value you would think its the mazda but because mazda lacks the 5 star ancap safety rating and the does consume
more fuel than the others may not be value for money, i would have to say the subaru definetly is value for money, with fair
performance and good fuel consumption, and standard features, however it does lack some cosmetics but the price seems to
be reasonable for the criteria subaru has met.
All cars are leading brands in Australia, with the 4 door sedan being the most popular choice of car for Australians. They all
have outstanding features that are appealing, and yet they also have slight changes that buyers would be more attracted to
when looking for a car.

14. ACCURACY OF ONLINE SOURCES
• We can refer to accuracy of our online sources by taking the 5 criteria
checklist approach: accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and
coverage or scope.
• The main websites we have used are the sites of authority, such as Holden,
Toyota and Suburu. We have all gone straight to the source and used the
brand sites, which contain up-to-date information.
• Wikipedia, although currency (up to date), can be edited by multiple users
(although there is a page that you can click on to establish edits and by
who). Their objectivity is reliable as they are simply stating facts.

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