Lexus Australia has rolled out its in-house developed and built 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine on new RC coupe and updated GS sedan. The RC 200t model will now be the entry-level model to the RC range and priced from $64,000 plus on-road costs. It will be available in three grades …
Read More »Sub-$35k for more powerful Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre
The wait is over for those patiently waiting for the new 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5. Already 170 sold before the car has even launch in Australia, the more powerful variant of the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 goes on sale in dealerships today priced from $34,490 plus on-roads for the 2.0 GT 6-speed manual. …
Read More »All-New 2015 Lexus RX pricing and specification announced
Lexus’ all-new fourth generation RX crossover has arrived in Australia, bringing a dramatic new shift in design compared to previous models and the nameplate’s first ever turbocharged petrol engine. The local line-up is the most comprehensive of any Lexus market in the world, with the range featuring the RX 200t, …
Read More »Fourth-gen Kia Optima promises much more than just good looks
Kia’s fourth-generation Optima midsize sedan has been officially unveiled, with the company targeting 3,000 sales a year in the highly competitive segment that includes the Mazda6 and Ford Mondeo. The latest iteration Optima looks more like a major facelift over the previous model, though Kia claims the makeover is all-new. …
Read More »2016 BMW 7 Series pricing and specification
BMW has introduced the sixth generation 7 Series flagship in Australia, priced from $217,500 plus on-road costs for the 730d. Available in 3 variants and offered with standard and long wheelbase, the 2016 BMW 7 Series is lighter and more technologically advanced than its predecessor. Sporting what BMW calls “harmonious …
Read More »More features and new looks for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II
Hyundai has given its Santa Fe SUV a bit of a nip and tuck for 2016, with the Series II bringing fresh new looks, updated interior, more equipment and an advanced range of new active safety features. The Santa Fe Series II range also brings improved communication and entertainment technology. …
Read More »2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition on sale now – 150 only
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition has arrived in Australia, priced from $53,700 plus on-road costs. Just 150 units of the iconic model will arrive in local showrooms, each with its own unique serial number plate, from AU0001 to AU0150. As a fitting farewell, Mitsubishi has also boost the Lancer …
Read More »2015 Peugeot 208 pricing and specification
The updated 2015 Peugeot 208 range has just gone on sale in Australia with refreshed styling, new powertrain and new colour options. All models feature Euro 6 emissions-compliant drivetrains, with the new 208 Access joining the range for the first time. Packing either a 60kW 1.2-litre PureTech matched with a …
Read More »Citroen C4 Cactus pricing and specifications – on sale Feb 2016
Citroen Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its new Cactus compact SUV ahead of the car’s on sale date in February 2016. Local model will be offered with two drivetrains, both featuring stop-start technology. The 5-speed manual, 81kW/205Nm PureTech 1.2-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder variant will retail for $26,990 plus …
Read More »2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series goes hi-tech
Toyota has released its range-topping LandCruise 200 Series Sahara with innovative cameras that is said to make it easier to manoeuvre the large SUV. Drivers can now obtain a panoramic view around the Sahara using four cameras – front, rear and in the side mirrors – to provide added confidence …
Read More »2016 Ford Focus RS bows in at $50,990
The all-paw performance sports car arena is about to get shaken up in 2016 as Ford’s sizzling hot Focus RS is all set for Australian shores, arriving in dealerships from mid-next year. Bringing with it to the segment, which includes the Volkswagen Golf R, Subaru WRX STI, Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG …
Read More »2015 Toyota Fortuner on sale now from $47,990
Toyota’s new seven-seat Fortuner SUV is officially on sale now in Australia, priced from $47,990 plus on-road costs. Built on the same rugged platform as the Toyota Hilux, the Fortuner is aimed at those wanting an affordable SUV with the off-road ability of the LandCruiser. Available in three grades – …
Read More »Jeep Renegade pricing and specification announced
Jeep’s all-new city-sized SUV, the Renegade, has launched in Australia, with pricing for the entry-level model hitting the burgeoning compact-SUV segment at $29,500 plus on-roads. The four-tier Jeep Renegade range marks the brand’s first entry into the small SUV class, rivaling the dominant Mazda CX-3 and Honda’s highly acclaimed HR-V. …
Read More »2016 Volkswagen Passat arrives in Australia from $34,990
Volkswagen has launched its all-new 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Australia. The new eight-generation model is said to set new standards in terms of its design, technologies, engines and possibilities. Based on Volkswagen Group’s modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, the new model sits lower, has a longer wheelbase and rolls on …
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