Lexus will unveil the refreshed NX compact crossover at the upcoming Auto Shanghai next month. Accompanying the announcement is a single teaser image of the facelifted Lexus NX, partially revealing the SUV’s redesigned headlight cluster which appears to have adopted the LC coupe’s triple L-motif LED lights in a triangle arrangement. …
Read More »Next-gen BMW X3 plays in ice ahead of late 2017 debut
The next-generation BMW X3 is inching closer to production as a prototype was put through intensive winter testing in North Sweden. The three-month long winter testing program in the landscape around the small town of Arjeplog saw the X3 pre-production model put through its paces in cold, icy and snowy …
Read More »Range Rover Velar officially unveiled – Specification and Pricing
Land Rover has today officially unveiled the sleek new Range Rover Velar, the latest member of the British marque’s ever expanding SUV range. The new car is named after Range Rover’s first prototypes of the 1960s and is a close cousin of the Jaguar F-Pace, sharing the same car-based aluminium-intensive IQ …
Read More »2017 Ford Escape boosts appeal with keener pricing and more kit
The new Ford Escape has joined Ford’s Australian SUV line-up for 2017 replacing the Ford Kuga with a lower starting price and more efficient powertrain. Adopting the global nameplate, the Ford Escape are available in three trim levels with pricing starting from $28,490 plus on-roads. “The Escape sees the return to a proven …
Read More »Lexus NX goes aggressive with Vossen VFS-1 wheels
The Lexus NX proved to be a highly accomplished premium compact crossover in our recent test drive, but a bit more sizzle is always welcomed in this segment. And that’s exactly what VIP Auto Salon and Vossen Wheels have done. Taking the NX F Sport as base, the subtle tweak sees the SUV dropped on …
Read More »All-new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross unveiled ahead of Geneva debut
Mitsubishi is set to unveil its new Eclipse Cross compact SUV at the Geneva Motor Show on March 7. Teased earlier this year through a series of shadowy images showing the side profile and rear quarter angle of the crossover, the new model has been given a first look today …
Read More »New-look Peugeot 2008 pricing and specification announced
Peugeot has launched the 2008 compact crossover in Australia with a revamped three-tier model line-up consisting of the Active, Allure and GT-Line. The range adopts the company’s new turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol engine that develops 81kW and 205Nm. Priced from $26,490 plus on-road costs the new Active variant replaces both the previous 1.2- and …
Read More »2017 Toyota C-HR launched from $26,990
Toyota has launched the C-HR compact crossover in Australia. The C-HR, which stands for Coupe High Rider, joins the fast-growing compact SUV segment rivalling the likes of Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V and Nissan Juke. On sale now, the C-HR range utilises a simple pricing structure that starts at $26,990 plus on-road costs …
Read More »2017 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD Review
Up until the arrival of the second generation Mazda CX-9, there wasn’t a car in the mainstream seven seater SUV segment that I would describe as beautiful. The 2017 Mazda CX-9 though, deserves that praise in every single way. I mean just look at it. The curves, the lines and …
Read More »2017 Nissan Pathfinder steps up with more power and improved features
Nissan has updated its seven-seat Pathfinder SUV with more power, better handling, a freshened exterior look along with enhanced safety and technology. Like before, the revised 2017 Pathfinder will be offered in both two- and four-wheel-drive configurations spanned across three trim levels, but gains direct injection for its 3.5-litre V6 …
Read More »BMW X2 and X7 locked in for Australia
BMW is set to expand its SUV offerings with confirmation that the X2 compact crossover and X7 seven-seater flagship will hit showrooms within the next two years. Speaking at the BMW Australia 2017 Range Day media event, BMW Group Australia CEO Marc Werner said it was a logical decision to introduce …
Read More »Next-generation Mazda CX-5 boasts improved safety tech
The next-generation Mazda CX-5 will arrive with even more safety features, adding to the already comprehensive list of i-ACTIVSENSE technology that has helped the nameplate become the most popular SUV on the market. Going on sale in coming months, the second-generation Mazda CX-5 now adds Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition heralds brand’s SUV debut
Alfa Romeo is finally getting serious about SUV with the recently unveiled Stelvio crossover, bringing a refreshing blend of Italian flair and passion to the premium midsize SUV segment. We have seen photos of Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the range’s flagship boasting a Ferrari-inspired 2.9-litre biturbo V6 serving up 371kW and 600Nm to take …
Read More »Equipment boost and fresh styling for 2017 Holden Trax
Following its reveal in 2016, the new Holden Trax goes on sale this week, boasting fresh new styling and segment-essential connectivity technology. The small crossover segment continues to grow strongly in recent years, spearheaded by the popular Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V, and joined later this month by the flamboyant …
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