The Volkswagen Golf GTI line-up in Australia has been joined by the Golf GTI Performance. Sporting an extra 7kW of power, the GTI Performance can be distinguished from the standard GTI by its GTI logo on the front brake calipers. The brake package for the car has also been upgraded, …
Read More »Honda’s newest City runabout launched from $15,990
Honda’s Jazz-based urban runabout, the Honda City, has been introduced with a sharp starting price of $15,990 excluding on-roads for the City VTi with manual transmission. The new city car, one of the most spacious in its class, is powered by a 1.5 litre SOHC i-VTEC engine with Honda’s environmentally conscious …
Read More »Audi introduces A5 Coupe S line Competition
Audi has spiced up its A5 Coupe range with a new ‘S line Competition’ model. Limited to only 50 examples for Australia, the A5 Coupe S line Competition is an exclusive purchase. “This S line Competition model is a special highlight of one of the most attractive vehicles in the …
Read More »2014 Nissan X-TRAIL pricing and specification announced
The new Nissan X-TRAIL is now on sale in Australia with a sharp starting price of $27,990 excluding on-roads (Read ForceGT‘s review here). Built on its predecessor’s go-anywhere credibility, the new X-TRAIL takes inspiration from Nissan’s comprehensive crossover offerings – Qashqai, Juke and Murano – to create a highly versatile, all …
Read More »2014 MINI Cooper launched with more power and price cut
MINI has announced pricing details of the third generation MINI hatch. More sophisticated, more functional, more powerful and slightly large, the new MINI provides greater occupant comfort with increased interior space, a higher level of functionality with updated features and a more refined – but no less fun – driving experience. According …
Read More »BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé launched from $70,000
BMW Australia has announced the impending arrival of a new addition to its acclaimed BMW 4 Series range – the all new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. The latest member in the 4 Series family follows the recent introduction of the 4 Series Coupé and Convertible models, and with its …
Read More »Refreshed and better value 2014 Lexus CT 200h on sale now
Lexus has introduced the revitalized 2014 Lexus CT 200h with a simplified model line-up to bring it in line with other model range. Gone is the previous model Prestige variant, with Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury remaining. The good news is, there is no price rise across the line-up, with …
Read More »2014 Subaru WRX pricing and specifications
The fourth-generation Subaru WRX has launched in Australia. Available as a sedan only, the all-new WRX is priced from $38,990 for the entry-level model – $1,000 cheaper than the equivalent outgoing model. Powering the new all-wheel drive WRX is a 2.0-litre Horizontally-Opposed FA-Series Direct Injection turbocharged Boxer engine. It produces …
Read More »Frugal Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV introduced from $47,490
Mitsubishi has introduced its Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in Australia. Set to go on sale on 31 March 2014, the Outlander PHEV is said to be the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander, the PHEV comes with all the practicality of the Outlander, including …
Read More »BMW 4 Series Convertible on sale now from $88,800
Drop-top fans of the new BMW 4 Series can now look forward to driving with the roof down with the launch of the BMW 4 Series Convertible in Australia. Read ForceGT’s review here. Closely following in the footsteps of its Coupé sibling, the latest drop-top model from BMW is said to …
Read More »3rd-generation Toyota Kluger on sale from $40,990
Toyota has launched its third-generation seven-seat Kluger SUV with most models copping a price drop of at least $1,500. Available in three models, the range kicks off with the Kluger GX 2WD at $40,990 – $2,200 cheaper than before. All models are equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine paired with …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class priced from $47,900
The all new Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has been released into the fast growing premium compact SUV segment with a starting price of $47,900 for the GLA 200 CDI, putting it right in the ballpark of the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. The latest crossover from Stuttgart incorporates a new youthful, muscular coupé-inspired design in …
Read More »All-new Citroën Grand C4 Picasso launched from $43,990
The all-new Citroën Grand C4 Picasso arrives in Australia packed with a high level of specification, technology and comfort features which adds approximately $9,000 in additional value over the previous model it replaces, while the price difference is half that at $4,500. Built off Citroën’s new EMP2 platform, the new people …
Read More »Jaguar F-Type Coupé arrives in July from $119,900
Jaguar Australia has released the pricing and specifications for the F-Type Coupé, which will arrive in local showrooms in July. Priced from $119,900 plus on-road costs, the all-aluminium F-Type Coupé will be offered in three variants – F-Type, F-Type S and the rang-topping F-Type R. Powered by a supercharged 5.0-litre …
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