One of the fastest ŠKODA Octavia’s yet, the fire-breathing Octavia RS 245, has joined the local range. And unlike the previous RS 230 which was offered in limited numbers in 2016, more powerful RS 245 is a mainstay of the Octavia range. Building on the popular Octavia RS platform, the …
Read More »Rolls-Royce Phantom rolls in from just under $1m
The eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom has been officially launched in Australia this week, with access to the iconic symbol of success, power and wealth starting from $950,000, or $1.1m for the extended wheelbase version. Speaking at the unveiling in Sydney today, Paul Harris, Asia Pacific Regional Director for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said, …
Read More »Ford Everest Titanium gains no-cost off-road options
Australian customers can now order a Ford Everest Titanium with a choice of wheels and tyres to take full advantage of the top-spec Everest’s off-road capability. Everest Titanium buyers can now choose between an optional 18 by 8.0-inch alloy wheel, with an increased tyre sidewall, for improved off-road performance, or …
Read More »Holden Astra Sportwagon joins local lineup
Holden burgeoning Astra range has gained a new addition today with the arrival of the Astra Sportwagon. Joining its Astra Hatch and Sedan siblings, the Astra Sportwagon is designed and engineered at Opel’s Russelsheim headquarters and built in the UK at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility. It benefits from the …
Read More »Audi Q7 e-tron quattro plug-in hybrid arriving January 2018
Audi will be bringing its hybrid technology into the large SUV segment with the arrival of the Q7 e-tron quattro in January 2018. Joining the current line-up, which consists of the Q7 TDI, Q7 160 TDI and SQ7 performance flagship, the Q7 plug-in hybrid boasts the only diesel Plug-in Hybrid Electric …
Read More »Toyota revamps HiLux range with ten new variants
Toyota is set to expand the appeal of HiLux for families, tradespeople and fleet buyers by adding eight new automatic variants in a comprehensive revamp of Australia’s best-selling vehicle range. In the first significant revitalisation of the HiLux range since the launch of the current generation, the wide-ranging update also …
Read More »2018 BMW X3 Pricing and Specification confirmed
BMW Australia has confirmed pricing and specification details for the all-new 2018 BMW X3 mid-size crossover. Available from November 2017, the new X3 range will initially consist of the X3 xDrive20d, X3 xDrive30i and X3 xDrive30d variants. The launch range will be joined by additional models in 2018. With a modern …
Read More »2018 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet pricing and specification
The all-new second-generation Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet have joined the burgeoning A5 family, arriving in Australia priced from $83,400 plus on-roads. Like its predecessor, the A5 Cabriolet features a soft top that opens in 15 seconds and closes in 18 seconds at the push of a button. It can …
Read More »Volkswagen hot hatch onslaught – cut price Golf R Grid Edition launched
Volkswagen’s hot hatch onslaught continues in Australia, with the company launching the cut price Golf R Grid Edition. Available in December, the model is unique to Australia with its name and badge coined internally at Volkswagen Australia. Priced from $47,490 for the manual hatchback, $49,990 with DSG and $51,990 for …
Read More »Updated Abarth 595 lands in Australia – small car with a big sting
Abarth has introduced its updated Abarth 595 in Australia. Available in both hatch and convertible variants, the pocket rocket is offered in 595 and 595 Competizione trims. Originally launched in 2008, the updated Abarth 595 is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine delivering 107kW in the 595, and 132kW in …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional range on sale now
The rugged Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional range is set to go on sale in Australia in Wagon and Cab Chassis body styles. Launched in 1979, the G-Class is the vehicle of choice for numerous military forces around the globe but has late been the ‘cool’ choice for people wanting an SUV with off-road …
Read More »Audi RS 5 Coupe locked in for December arrival priced from $156,600
The all-new Audi RS 5 Coupe is locked and loaded for its arrival into Australian shores this December priced from $156,600 plus on-road costs. The RS 5 Coupe is the first RS model to utilise the new MLBevo chassis architecture and the first Audi Sport model to make use of Audi’s …
Read More »2018 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack gets Wolfsburg treatment
Volkswagen Australia has announced a limited number of the 2018 Passat Alltrack will receive the special Wolfsburg Edition. Based on the MY18 Passat Alltrack 140TDI and limited to just 250 units, the high-riding Passat will retain its $54,990 (excluding on-road costs) price tag as the regular model. The MY18 update …
Read More »All-new 2017 Volvo XC60 arrives in October from under $60k
Volvo Car Australia has announced the pricing of its all-new XC60 SUV which is set to arrive in local showrooms in October. Priced from $59,990 the new XC60 will be available in three variants – Momentum, Inscription and the sporty R-Design. According to Volvo, the new model is loaded …
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