Jeep is banking on its all-new Compass SUV for growth in one of the tightest passenger car markets today. Developed from the ground up as a global model, the new Compass promises best-in-class 4×4 off-road capabilities, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains and superior on-road driving dynamics. Facing off a tough set of rivals …
Read More »All-new 2017 Mazda CX-5 breaks cover
Mazda has officially taken the wraps off the all-new CX-5 crossover today ahead of its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. The fully redesigned second-generation CX-5, which further refines Mazda’s KODO design language, goes on sale in its native Japan in February 2017 before hitting …
Read More »Jaguar I-Pace Concept previews upcoming all-electric SUV
Jaguar has unveiled the I-Pace Concept, an all-electric performance SUV that serves as a preview for the brand’s first ever production electric car. Slated for a late 2017 debut and global roll out in 2018, the I-Pace production model will take Jaguar into the world of electric propulsion for the first …
Read More »Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk confirmed for Australia
Offroad junkies can look forward to a new Trailhawk variant of Jeep’s popular Grand Cherokee SUV. The Trailhawk model – the most capable factory-produced Grand Cherokee ever – goes on sale in the second quarter of 2017 in Australia. The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk expands Jeep’s large SUV range to six …
Read More »Geely’s new Lynk & Co brand unveils its first model, the Volvo-based 01
Geely’s newly created Lynk & Co brand has unveiled its first model, the rather unimaginatively named 01 compact SUV. Although its name may be lacking in creativity, the car itself is one of the most attractive Chinese cars we have cast our eyes on, thanks to input from Volvo. While …
Read More »Honda previews new sub-compact WR-V SUV for South America
Honda has previewed its WR-V sub-compact SUV developed specifically for the South American market. The car, whose acronym stands for ‘Winsome Runabout Vehicle’, is set to debut at next month’s 2016 Sao Paolo International Motor Show and will sit below the Honda HR-V in Honda’s South American line up. Sporting a …
Read More »2017 Ford Escape to replace Ford Kuga next year
The Ford Escape will return to Australia in 2017 to replace the Ford Kuga with a lower starting price and more efficient powertrain. The Escape is essentially a face-lifted Kuga with the following key changes over the Ford Kuga: Refreshed design inside and out for a distinctive look. Improved specification …
Read More »SsangYong bringing LIV-2 SUV concept to Paris
SsangYong Motors has announced it will be bringing its LIV-2 large premium SUV concept to this year’s Paris Motor Show later this month, along with a handful of teaser images. The LIV-2, which stands for Limitless Interface Vehicle, previews the company’s Y400 that is scheduled for launch next year. The concept …
Read More »Sharper looks and updated cabin for 2017 Ford Kuga
The revised 2017 Ford Kuga is not due to arrive into Australian showrooms until early 2017, but images of the new compact SUV have already been released, and here’s a closer look. New updates for the fascia include a stretched trapezoidal grille to unify the new Kuga with the rest of the …
Read More »Tesla Model X Australian pricing announced. Arrives 2017
Tesla has announced the pricing of the company’s first crossover or SUV, the Model X. The Australian line-up will consist of five variants and powertrain grades – the 60D, 75D, 90D, P90D and range-topping P100D, each denoting a trim level as well as the output of the battery pack. Sitting …
Read More »Scooped: All-New Toyota C-HR leaves factory for showrooms
Toyota’s upcoming new compact crossover, the C-HR, is not due to arrive until early 2017, but the first batch of cars have already made their way to an unknown depot, ready to hit showrooms. These photos surfaced online today provide the first look of the C-HR taken outside photo studio and …
Read More »All-new Mazda CX-9 pricing and specification announced
The all-new Mazda CX-9 seven-seater SUV has arrived in Australia and is officially on sale now from $42,490 plus on-road costs. Now in its second-generation, the new CX-9 promises class-leading performance in three key areas – efficiency, safety and packaging. Mazda claims the CX-9 boasts fuel economy figures that are …
Read More »Mitsubishi Pajero Sport now available with third row seats
Mitsubishi is lifting the appeal of its Pajero Sport SUV with the introduction of third-row seats in high-spec variants at no extra cost. Aimed at boosting sales of the pick-up-based SUV in a highly competitive segment, Mitsubishi is offering seven seats as a no-cost option for the Pajero Sport GLS …
Read More »Holden Trailblazer snapped on Oz roads ahead of late 2016 arrival
Holden’s upcoming Trailblazer SUV is not due to arrive into Australian showrooms until the fourth quarter of this year, but an early specimen has been caught today testing on Australian roads. Accompanying the SUV ahead was its ute equivalent. It’s speculated the pair were in Melbourne undergoing local chassis tuning on various …
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