The Range Rover Evoque has entered its six years of production, with over 600,000 units delivered to date, making it one of Land Rover’s most successful and awarded models in history. To commemorate this milestone, the British luxury marque is introducing a new Special Edition model, the Evoque Landmark. Available in …
Read More »2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R pricing and specs: Golf R wagon added to range
Volkswagen has unveiled the pricing and specifications for its updated 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R performance range, with pricing kicking off at $41,490 plus on-road costs for the GTI six-speed manual. Headlining the updated range is the return of the three-door GTI and the Golf R wagon, the latter …
Read More »Updated 2017 Nissan X-Trail gets new stronger diesel engine
The updated 2017 Nissan X-Trail has arrived in Australia, boasting enhancements to its exterior and interior styling, as well as the addition of a new 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and improved equipment levels across the range. Visually, the upgrade brings Nissan’s bold new V-Motion grille to the mid-size SUV, giving it a family …
Read More »Kia’s much improved 2017 Picanto lands
Kia’s new 2017 Picanto city hatchback has landed in Australia promising new levels of refinement, technology, quality and unbeatable value. Now in its third-generation, the new Picanto brings a new, more assertive design and improved cabin to the A-segment. “The current Picanto was a toe in the water for us in …
Read More »Renault Clio updated for 2017 with new packaging and sharper pricing
The sporty Renault Clio small hatchback has been updated with more features and a sharp new price for 2017. Arriving in Australia this month, the new-look Clio takes on Renault’s new nomenclature, in-line with the recently released Koleos crossover and Megane hatch models. The simplified line-up includes the entry-level Life, available with …
Read More »Updated 2017 BMW 4 Series ditches diesel power, gains more tech
BMW’s refreshed 4 Series range will arrive into Australian showrooms in June without a diesel line-up and slight price increase on some variants. Following last year’s engine update across the range, the new 2017 BMW 4 Series LCI – stands for Life Cycle Improvement – brings updated styling and enhanced …
Read More »2018 Audi Q5 pricing and specification announced
The all-new second generation Audi Q5 will arrive into Australia late June this year with a four tier range spearheaded by the Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro Design from $65,900 plus on-road costs, a hike of $2300 over the outgoing base variant. Expected to be the most popular model, the Q5 2.0 …
Read More »2017 Hyundai i30 pricing and specifications announced
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 …
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