The BMW Z4 roadster has received minor cosmetic updates for 2013. Particular attention has been paid to the front of the vehicle with LED light rings now part of the standard bi-xenon headlights. There are also accent lights with metal inserts that arch over the headlights and chrome colour surrounds …
Read More »2013 Citroën DS3 Cabrio pricing and specifications
Citroën has launched the DS3 Cabrio in Australia as part of its product renaissance. Sporting a canvas roof that can be electrically opened in 16 seconds at speeds of up to 120km/h, the DS3 Cabrio is available in two models, the Dstyle Automatic at $30,990 and the DSport Manual at …
Read More »2013 Kia Cerato Hatch pricing and specifications
The Kia Cerato Hatch has joined the sedan range in Australia. Pricing and specifications are identical to the sedan, with the range starting from $19,990 plus on-road costs for the 1.8-litre Cerato S Hatch. Designed at Kia’s Seoul design centre under the direction of Kia’s Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, …
Read More »Jaguar XJR pricing and specifications – arrives late 2013
Jaguar has announced the pricing and specifications of its flagship XJR sports sedan in Australia, the first ‘R’ model in the latest generation XJ range. The 404kW XJR is priced from $298,000 plus on-road costs and will arrive late this year. Powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine developing 404kW …
Read More »Holden’s new baby SUV – Holden Trax goes on sale in September
Holden has launched an all-new baby SUV called the Holden Trax, expanding the company’s growing SUV line up to four models. The Trax will be offered in two trim levels, the LS and LTZ, ranging in price from $23,490 to $27,990 plus on-road costs. Set to arrive in Holden showrooms …
Read More »All-New Peugeot 208 GTi Pricing and Specification
The all-new Peugeot 208GTi has been launched in Australia. Alongside with the Peugeot RCZ, the Peugeot 208GTi represent two strong halo models for the Peugeot brand in Australia. “The new 208GTi draws a direct link back to the original hot hatch predecessor, the 205GTi. The 205GTi built the Peugeot hot …
Read More »BMW 4 Series Pricing and Specification
The BMW 4 Series Coupé will arrive in Australia in mid-October. It is the latest nameplate to join the BMW range, with the 2 Series to follow suit next year. They are essentially the coupé and cabriolet siblings of the 3 and 1 Series respectively. According to BMW Group Australia …
Read More »Proton slashes price on the Prevé. Now cheapest small car at $15,990
The Proton Prevé is now Australia’s most affordable small car, after the Malaysian brand slashed $3,000 from its price. Introduced earlier this year at $18,990, for a limited time from 1 August 2013, the four-door Proton sedan has a drive away price of $15,990 for the 5-speed manual transmission, and …
Read More »2013 Ford Fiesta ST pricing and specification
The Ford Fiesta ST is back. The 134kW and 240Nm pocket rocket will arrive in Australian showrooms from September, priced from $25,990 plus on-road costs. Power comes from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost engine that promises to return 6.2L/100km and emits 145g/km CO2. Ford claims it represents a 20 per …
Read More »Ford’s refreshed Fiesta arrives in September with more equipment
Ford’s refreshed new Ford Fiesta will hit local showrooms from September, with a slight increase in price and equipment. The new range will kick off with the $15,825 (plus on-roads) 1.5-litre Ambiente 5-door manual, and increase of $335.00. Ford’s much lauded 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has also been introduced to the new …
Read More »Audi RS 6 Avant arrives in October priced from $225,000
The all-new Audi RS 6 Avant has launched in Australia. As the name suggests, the latest RS 6 is available only in Avant-body style, with a practical 1,680 litres boot space, and joins the Audi RS 4 Avant as one of the company’s most aspirational products. It is also the …
Read More »All-new Audi S3 Sportback on sale in December from $59,990
The all-new Audi S3 Sportback has arrived in Australia with a sharper than expected pricing. Available from December, the new Audi S3 Sportback is priced from $59,990 plus on-road costs. Sadly, the new S3 is only available as a 5-door (Sportback), with Audi Australia dropping the sporty 3-door version due …
Read More »2013 BMW 5 Series pricing and specifications – now from $79,900
BMW Group Australia has released the pricing and specifications of the refreshed 2013 BMW 5 Series. There is a significant enhancement in standard equipment across the range while prices have been reduced for some models. According to Phil Horton, Managing Director of BMW Group Australia, the additional value will further …
Read More »2013 Lexus IS range launched from $55,900
Lexus has launched the third-generation Lexus IS today (read our review here), with its largest model line-up, including F Sport variants across the range and an all-new IS300h hybrid. The rear-wheel drive IS is built on a new platform that is longer and wider than the outgoing model. Its body …
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