BMW Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its new i8 Roadster, which joins the updated i8 Coupe LCI in local showrooms. Priced from $318,900 for the i8 Coupe and $348,900 for the open top i8 Roadster, both plug-in hybrid models feature a further development of the BMW eDrive …
Read More »Volkswagen reveals Caddy Beach campervan
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has held a surprise unveiling of the Caddy Beach, its newest special edition, at the launch of the all-new Crafter utility van. The Caddy Beach builds on the long-wheel-based Caddy Maxi Trendline with exclusive features for traversing the outdoors in comfort, safety and style. It produces 220Nm …
Read More »Honda adds sporty RS variant to updated HR-V range
Honda’s updated HR-V compact crossover will go on sale next month with a new addition to the line-up in the form of the HR-V RS sports variant. The HR-V stable now houses a four grade lineup starting from $24,990 for the VTi and rounding out from $34,590 for the top …
Read More »Renault ZOE electric vehicle now on sale to retail customers
Renault’s all-electric ZOE is now on sale to the general public due to private customer demand and after undergoing successful fleet trials in Australia last year. Priced from $47,490 plus on-road costs, the ZOE will initially be sold through four specially expanded electric vehicle dealer network in the country. This …
Read More »“Hey Mercedes” voice control debuts on 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class will arrive in Australia in August starting with the mid-spec A 200 model. Slightly larger than before, the A-Class is said to be more comfortable and equipped with standard features such as the MBUX multimedia system with widescreen cockpit and touchscreen, plus a host of …
Read More »AEB, Lane Keep Assist standard on 2018 Kia Sportage range
Two years after its local launch, Kia Australia has given its 2018 Sportage a mild facelift, better refinement and enhanced safety equipment. Available in four trim levels – Si, Si Premium, SLi and GT-Line – and a choice of three engines, the Si, Si Premium and SLi are motivated by …
Read More »2019 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing and specification confirmed
Hyundai’s new fourth-generation Santa Fe SUV has arrived Down Under, promising class-leading active safety features, interior space and functionality, packaged in a family-friendly style. The seven-seat Santa Fe is available in three trim levels – Active, Elite and Highlander – and come standard with Hyundai’s SmartSense active safety suite and …
Read More »2018 Renault Megane R.S. on sale now from $44,990
Renault has announced the highly anticipated Megane R.S. will arrive in Australia in September priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs. Available in both manual and EDC twin-clutch automatic transmission for the first time, the French hot hatch also features a first in class four-wheel-steering system. Powering the car is a …
Read More »Seven-seat Mazda CX-8 offered in three grades
Mazda has officially launched the all-new CX-8 mid-size seven-seat SUV in Australia. Sitting between the CX-5 and the CX-9 on the sizing scale, the middle kid offers seven-seat option in a more compact package. The three-tier CX-8 range is exclusively powered by a 2.2L SKYACTIV-D twin-turbo diesel engine that produces 140kW …
Read More »2019 Kia Optima revised and refreshed
Kia has afforded the 2019 Optima a makeover designed to give the mid-sized sedan a renewed relevance in an ever-changing Australian new car landscape. With a light once-over for external styling coupled to specification adjustment and a price realignment, the 2019 Si and GT Optima continues its role as Kia’s …
Read More »2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt to land Down Under in October
It has been confirmed the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt will be available in Australia this October. You’ll want to get in quick though as just 700 examples will be sent Down Under. With a starting price of $73,688 including the Luxury Car Tax charges but excluding on-road costs, it is …
Read More »2018 Audi A8 pricing and specification
The all-new 2018 Audi A8 will arrive in Australia from mid-July with up to $36,000 worth of additional value, compared to its predecessor, depending on the model and packages specified. Built on the latest incarnation of the Audi Space Frame (ASF), using a combination of aluminium and carbon fibre, the …
Read More »Diesel-only Mazda CX-8 pricing and grades announced
Ahead of its much anticipated launch in Australia, Mazda has revealed grades and pricing for the new CX-8 seven-seat SUV. Arriving at dealerships in July, Mazda’s diesel-only SUV slots between the full-size CX-9 seven seater and CX-5 mid-size crossover with pricing starting from $42,490 plus on-road costs. The three-tier Mazda CX-8 …
Read More »RAM 1500 officially arrives in Australia from $79,990
The RAM 1500 has officially arrived in Australia complete with factory warranty for the first time, while competing in the fastest growing market sector in the country. The full-size pickup is said to set new standards for towing capacity, tub size, interior space and comfort, along with the only V8 …
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