Peugeot Australia has made sweeping changes to its 308 lineup, reducing the range from 17 variants to just six in an effort to reduce complexity, increase specification and improve overall value. The model line-up now begins with Active then moves to Allure (petrol and diesel), Allure Touring, GT and GTi …
Read More »2017 Maserati Ghibli receives more tech, more power and new options
The MY17 Maserati Ghibli has reached Australian showrooms, delivering more technology, more power and a new range of options to boost exclusivity. While the car’s exterior remains pretty much unchanged, the MY17 Ghibli benefits from a host of interior upgrades. The central dashboard has been redesigned to accommodate a high-resolution …
Read More »2017 BMW 5 Series Pricing and Specification announced
The all-new seventh-generation BMW 5 Series has launched in Australia with a bump in price across the range compared to the previous model. The four-tier line-up commences from $93,900 plus on-road costs for the range-opening turbo diesel 520d. The new pricing represents a hike of over $10,000 compared to the model …
Read More »Biturbo V8-powered Audi SQ7 lands in Australia
Audi‘s mighty twin turbo-diesel V8-powered SQ7 TDI has landed in Australia, delivering 320kW of power and a potent 900Nm of torque to the popular seven seater SUV. The engine’s two variable-vane exhaust turbochargers sit inside the V8’s 90-degree vee, and operate in series to produce a maximum of 2.4 bar …
Read More »Ford adds RWD Everest Trend to 2017 Ford Everest range
Ford has added the rear-wheel drive Everest Trend variant to the 2017 Ford Everest range. Priced from $55,990 plus on-roads, the RWD Everest Trend is $5,000 less than the four-wheel drive variant and comes with the same 3.2-litre TDCi engine mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission generating 143kW of power …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz introduces G-Professional Cab Chassis workhorse
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its G-Professional Cab Chassis ute to the Australian market. Based on the Mercedes G-Class or “G-wagen” as it is more commonly known, the G-Professional comes with a 2,085kg payload (4,490kg GVM) without a tray and has a 245mm ground clearance, thanks to a reinforced chassis and suspension. …
Read More »Refreshed 2017 Holden Barina gets Camaro front fascia
Having been responsible for designing the Holden Colorado Extreme and Trailblazer Premier show cars, General Motor’s Australian design team is at it again, this time designing the refreshed 2017 Holden Barina with a distinctly grown-up feel. “It was time for the Barina to grow up at bit and expand its …
Read More »All-new 2017 Infiniti Q60 checks in from $62,900
The all-new 2017 Infiniti Q60 has launched in Australia, reigniting its presence in the increasingly tight premium sports coupe segment. The new Q60’s Australian market introduction commences with the Q60 GT and GT with Enhancement Pack priced from $62,900 and $65,900 respectively. Both models are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine …
Read More »Refreshed 2017 Lexus IS range pricing and specification announced
Lexus has launched the facelifted IS sports sedan in Australia today on the backdrop of one million global sales of the 3 Series and C-Class rival. The new IS range is expected to assist Lexus achieve a new all-time sales record in Australia of more than 9,000 deliveries. The substantial improvements …
Read More »New Suzuki S-Cross Turbo aims for small SUV crown
Suzuki Australia is banking on the extensively updated S-Cross crossover for growth in the fast-growing compact SUV segment. Promising great value and a focus on lifestyle and adventure, the S-Cross range now includes the Turbo and Turbo Prestige models. The raft of changes begin under the bonnet with a 6-speed …
Read More »Power Boost and new Track Mode highlight updated 2017 Toyota 86
The updated Toyota 86, Australia’s best selling sports car, now gains a new “track” mode and sees a slight price increase of between $300 and $800 across the range. The cheapest Toyota 86 now lobs just over $30k, sitting at $30,790 before on road costs for the GT Manual. Price …
Read More »2017 Mitsubishi ASX on sale now in Australia
Mitsubishi has introduced the new-look 2017 Mitsubishi ASX with the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front styling. The updated styling brings the ASX in line with the Outlander and Pajero Sport. Along with the new gloss black and chrome finished front grille and bumper, the ASX also gains a new shark …
Read More »Lexus GS F and RC F upgraded with Adaptive Variable Suspension
The Lexus GS F sports sedan and RC F sports coupe have been upgraded with the brand’s latest driver-selectable Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS). The AVS uses a range of sensors, including G force, yaw-rate and speed sensors to monitor and control the damping force at all four wheels simultaneously based …
Read More »Hardtop Mazda MX-5 RF lands in February from $38,550
The hardtop version of the Mazda MX-5 is heading to Australia for a February 2017 launch. Boasting a retractable fastback roof, the two-model Mazda MX-5 RF line up starts from $38,550 plus on roads for the 6-speed manual, $4,060 more than its equivalent soft top sibling. Unlike the previous generation …
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