Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification of its all-new 2017 Hyundai i30 hatch, which goes on sale later this month. The entry-level i30 Active manual lops in at $20,950 excluding on-road costs, $500 less than the outgoing model. Despite the price reduction, Hyundai says the model comes with approximately …
Read More »2017 Ford Mondeo gets premium look and new ‘Metalicious’ colour
Ford has given its 2017 Mondeo a sharp new look and revised equipment levels across the range, including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Most prominent will be the flagship Titanium’s bold new 19-inch alloy wheels. Replacing the current 18-inch alloys, the fresh five-spoke design will see lower-profile 235/40 Continental tyres to …
Read More »2017 Mazda2 gets segment first safety upgrade
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are now available on the updated Mazda2 and fitted as standard on the high-spec Genki and GT variants – a first for the light car segment. They join Smart City Brake Support – Forward (SCBS-F) which is now standard across …
Read More »New 2018 Jaguar F-Type gains 221kW turbo 4-cyl entry-level variant
The new 2018 Jaguar F-Type is gaining an entry-level model featuring the brand’s turbocharged four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine to broaden its appeal. Jaguar says the advanced 221kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbocharge powerplant will continue to deliver Jaguar’s sports car DNA with enhanced agility and improved efficiency and affordability. The engine is paired …
Read More »Hyundai revamps 2018 Tucson range with powertrain upgrade
Hyundai has revised the specification for the Tucson compact SUV including the adoption of a 2.0-litre direct-injection petrol engine in two model grades and range-wide access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility. Released as 2018 models, the four-tier Tucson line-up gets the 2.0-litre GDi (gasoline direction-injection) four-cylinder engine in …
Read More »Kia adds Special Models to Cerato and Sportage range
Kia has spiced-up two of its most popular models – Cerato and Sportage – with a pair of new specification grades aimed at boosting their appeal with increased value and added features. The Cerato Sport will slip into the range above the S automatic and under the Si automatic, effectively …
Read More »2017 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series given more Altitude
Toyota has introduced an Altitude special edition for its popular 2017 LandCruiser 200 Series. Based on the GXL turbo-diesel variant, the Altitude brings a series of luxury, comfort, convenience and safety enhancements to the model. Inside, the interior has been updated with leather-accented upholstery, power adjustments for the front seats …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG E 63 checks in from $210k
Mercedes-Benz’s range-topping E-Class, the 2017 AMG E63 and E63 S, will lob from $209,900 and $239,900 plus on-road costs respectively when they arrive into Australia in June. The performance flagships will join the lukewarm AMG E 43 launched last month priced from $159,900 plus on-road costs. The new models have dropped the outgoing models’ …
Read More »Updated 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV brings Fast Charging flexibility
The updated 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has arrived with a revised design, new technology, increased refinement and additional fast charging flexibility. Adopting styling changes from the Model Year 2017 Outlander range, the PHEV variant sports revised front and rear fascia with Mitsubishi’s “Dynamic Shield” front grille, new front and rear …
Read More »Toyota launches LandCruiser Prado Altitude special-edition
Toyota is keeping its popular LandCruiser Prado fresh with the launch of a special edition model for 2017. The LandCruiser Prado Altitude, based on the mid-spec GXL turbo-diesel with automatic transmission, claims to deliver at least $10,000 of extra features for just $5,000. Instantly distinguishable from the rest of the range, …
Read More »2017 Audi A5 and S5 Coupe pricing and specification announced
The second generation Audi A5 and S5 Coupe have landed in Australia boasting a four-tier line-up including the range-topping S5 before the RS 5 performance flagship lobs in sometime next year. Arriving ten years after the original model went on sale in 2007, the all-new A5 brings an all-new chassis, advanced engines, and …
Read More »Facelifted Toyota Yaris arrives in Australia with better safety tech
The facelifted 2017 Toyota Yaris has arrived in Australia with a range of advanced safety features available across the range. The pre-collision system with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert and automatic high beam are standard on the range-topping ZR and offered as a $650 option on the Ascent and …
Read More »Hyundai adds V6 power to Santa Fe range
Hyundai has permanently retained a V6 model to the Santa Fe seven-seat SUV range following the success of the V6-powered Santa Fe 30th Limited Edition launched in September last year. Priced from $40,990, a $200 hike over the limited run 30th Edition, the Santa Fe V6 is added to the range as …
Read More »Maserati marks 60th anniversary with unique GranTurismo and GranCabrio
Maserati is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the launch of its first series production road car, the Maserati 3500GT, with two special edition models – the GranTurismo and GranCabrio, which have arrived in Australia just days after they were unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. The first Maserati production road …
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