Australia’s newest automotive brand, HAVAL has set up shop in Australia with three premium SUVs – the H2, H8 and H9. With its head quarters in Melbourne, the Chinese brand’s first four Australian dealers are Berwick HAVAL, King’s HAVAL in Geelong, Lansvale HAVAL in Sydney and Autostrada HAVAL in Perth. …
Read More »Peugeot 208 to shake up compact segment with sub-$16k price tag
Peugeot Australia will launch its strongest offering in the compact passenger segment with two new 208 models entering the market priced below $20,000 plus on-roads. All models benefit from new drivetrains, new transmissions or new on-board technology. The 60kW 208 Access manual will retail for just $15,990 – the most …
Read More »Holden Commodore VFII Ute launched as the most powerful ever
Holden has unveiled the most powerful Commodore Ute ever at the legendary Deniliquin Ute Muster. The public debut of the Commodore VFII Ute was reserved for Holden fans at the Ute Muster with the VFII Ute joining its sedan and wagon siblings with the introduction of a new 6.2-litre LS3 …
Read More »Pricing and spec revised for BMW 2 Series Coupe and Convertible
BMW Australia has sharpen pricing and added more kit across the 2 Series Coupe range, with the entry-level 220i Coupe now starting from $48,900 plus on-roads. In a bid to broaden the accessibility of the rear-wheel-drive sports car, prices have been reduced by at least $2,000 on all four models …
Read More »2016 Jaguar XF pricing and specification
Jaguar Australian has announced the price of its all-new Jaguar XF range. Priced from $82,800 plus on-roads for the XF Prestige 20d, deliveries of the new model will commence from Q1, 2016. The new XF retains its predecessor’s core attributes but uses Jaguar’s aluminium intensive architecture to shave up to …
Read More »2016 Toyota Hilux on sale now – 31 variants to choose from
The all-new Toyota Hilux has launched in Australia with up to 31 variants to choose from – eight more than the previous generation. Kicking off the range is the 4×2 Single Cab (cab chassis) Workmate manual, priced from $20,990 plus on-roads. The mid-spec SR starts from $28,490 and is available …
Read More »Sub-$50k for all-new BMW X1
BMW has announced Australian pricing and specification for the all-new X1 ahead of its arrival in October, with the model range starting from $49,500 plus on-roads. Opening with the sDrive18d, the all-new X1 range will be available in four variants, with the entry-level model followed by the sDrive20i from $51,600, …
Read More »Volkswagen Golf Alltrack on sale now from $37,990
Volkswagen has launched the Golf Alltrack in Australia, priced from $37,990 plus on-road costs. Available in just one specification, the Alltrack debuts Volkswagen’s new 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder TSI engine in the Golf range. It delivers 132kW and 280Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed DSG transmission transferring power …
Read More »Turbo-powered Lexus IS 200t arrives Down Under
Lexus Australia has launched the turbo-powered IS 200t, which replaces the IS 250 in the range priced from $57,500 plus on-roads. Following its unveiling in the NX 200t compact SUV, Lexus has turned its 2.0-litre four cylinder turbocharged petrol engine 90 degrees for its debut in IS’s north-south, rear-wheel drive …
Read More »Sub-$100k for Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
FCA Australia has today confirmed local pricing for the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, which is due to arrive Down Under in November 2015. The open-top 4C Spider will join its hard-topped sibling in Australia priced from $99,000 plus on-roads. Like the 4C Coupé, the 4C Spider will feature a mid-engine layout …
Read More »Peugeot 508 GT launched with sharper pricing
Peugeot has launched its repowered, Euro 6-compliant 508 GT range in Australia. Priced from $59,990 drive-away for the sedan, and $62,990 drive-away for the Touring (wagon), Peugeot claims the new model saves customers over $3,000 for each body style and offers reduced fuel use and increased driving range. The 508 …
Read More »Holden VFII Commodore unveiled – SS V8 boasts 304kW/570Nm!
Holden has taken the covers off its last-ever locally built VFII Commodore, billed as the quickest, most powerful and most advanced Commodore ever built. VFII introduces a new 6.2-litre LS3 engine to all V8 models, along with numerous upgrades including bi-modal exhaust, mechanical sound enhancer and all-new styling cues. Making …
Read More »All-new 2015 Suzuki Vitara on sale now in Australia
Suzuki has launched its all-new Vitara in Australia. Available in two grades – RT-S and RT-X – the new generation Vitara is priced from $21,990 plus on-roads for the RT-S 5-speed manual, and $23,990 for the 6-speed automatic with “F1 inspired” sport paddle shift. All variants come standard with Satellite …
Read More »Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium on sale from $52,990
Renault has introduced the 2015 Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium to its Australian line up, replacing the outgoing R.S. 265 Cup Premium. The Mégane R.S. range now comprise the Mégane R.S. 265 Cup, priced from $43,990 (Manufacturer’s List Price), and the Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium, priced from $52,990 (MLP). …
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