Fiat Chrysler Australia has announced the pricing for the Abarth 124 Spider, which is hitting local showrooms in October. The drop-top will kick-off from $41,990 plus-on roads for the six-speed manual, with the six-speed automatic commanding an additional $2,000. However, to sweeten the deal even further, the Abarth 124 Spider …
Read More »2017 Volkswagen Tiguan – Price, Spec and All You Need to Know
The all-new, second generation Volkswagen Tiguan has arrived Down Under with a full range of petrol and diesel variants in varying grade levels. Pricing for the physically larger Tiguan kicks off from $31,990 plus on-road costs, two grand cheaper than the comparable first generation entry model at the time of its launch. …
Read More »Citroen and Rip Curl celebrate alliance with Cactus Rip Curl Edition
Citroen Australia is celebrating its new alliance with iconic Aussie brand, Rip Curl, with 15 Rip Curl Edition Cactus in Australia. On sale from late November, the special edition Cactus features ‘Rip Curl’ graphics on the front guards and C-pillars, Grip Control, Goodyear mud and snow tyres, silver bumper guards front …
Read More »2017 Holden Colorado – Price, Spec and All You Need to Know
The revised 2017 Holden Colorado officially goes on sale this month, chasing a slice of the increasing lucrative light commercial segment currently dominated by heavyweights Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger – both of which had their new models launched late last year. Complete with a long list of technology introductions, …
Read More »2017 Mazda6 gains improved safety and refinement
The Mazda6 range has gained yet another update for 2017, this time focused on dynamic safety, interior design and NVH enhancements. With no change to pricing, the new Mazda6 gains a more comprehensive i-ACTIVSENSE safety suit which now adds pedestrian recognition to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), with the upper …
Read More »2016 Renault Megane pricing and specification
Renault Australia has announced the pricing and specification of the all-new 2016 Renault Megane which will hit local showrooms on Monday, 19 September. Australian Meganes will mimic Renault’s international naming convention, with the line up consisting of four variants at launch – Life, Zen, GT-Line and GT. Priced from $22,490 plus …
Read More »Safety boost for 2017 Toyota RAV4
Toyota has expanded the availability of advanced safety features including autonomous braking to eight of its 10 RAV4 models. Mid-range GXL variants have also been upgraded with the addition of satellite navigation# as standard, along with Toyota Link connected mobility and digital (DAB+) radio. The safety technology is available as …
Read More »2017 Holden Trailblazer pricing and specification
Holden has released the pricing and specification of the new 2017 Holden Trailblazer ahead of the model going on sale in October. Essentially an extensively updated Colorado 7, the new seven-seat Trailblazer range is consist of just two variants, with the LT starting from $47,990 plus on-road costs, and the …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz SLC Pricing and Specification announced
Mercedes-Benz has announced Australian pricing and specification for the SLC Class, which is essentially a facelifted SLK relaunched with a new nameplate, as Mercedes streamlines its decking order based on the C-, E- and S-class. Acknowledging the close relationship with the C-Class from which much of the roadster’s technology is derived, the …
Read More »Land Rover Discovery Sport gains new Ingenium diesel engine
Land Rover’s aging 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine in the Discovery Sport has been replaced with the new Ingenium turbo diesel engine. The new all-aluminium, four-cylinder engine will find its way under the bonnet of all 2017 model year Land Rover Discovery Sports. Already seeing service in the Range Rover Evoque, …
Read More »Hyundai introduces ‘30’ Special Edition Tucson and Santa Fe models
Hyundai is commemorating its 30 years in Australia with limited-production special edition versions of its compact Tucson and seven-seat Santa Fe SUVs. Limited to just 300 examples each, the special edition models deliver added performance and unique features and equipment. The all-wheel-drive Tucson ’30’ Special Edition is powered by the company’s familiar 1.6-litre turbocharged …
Read More »Significantly improved 2017 Nissan GT-R on sale now in Australia
The 2017 Nissan GT-R has landed in Australia, bringing significant update to the R35 model since its local launch in 2009. The new car boasts a thoroughly refreshed front fascia that includes a redesigned bonnet, front bumpers, daytime running lights and new matte chrome finish ‘V-motion’ grille. The latter has …
Read More »2017 Mercedes-Benz SL pricing and specification announced
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and specification for the new SL-Class, which has been updated with more powerful engines, new 9-speed automatic transmission, Dynamic Select driving modes with five transmission modes and Active Body Control with curve tilting function. The new Mercedes-Benz SL range comprises three models from launch, the SL 400, …
Read More »2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet pricing and specification
Mercedes-Benz has announced the pricing and specification of its C-Class Cabriolet which goes on sale in October 2016. The four-model range kicks off with the C 200 Cabriolet priced from $85,900 plus on-road costs. For that you get a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 135kW and 300Nm of torque married …
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