Mazda has officially launched the all-new CX-8 mid-size seven-seat SUV in Australia. Sitting between the CX-5 and the CX-9 on the sizing scale, the middle kid offers seven-seat option in a more compact package. The three-tier CX-8 range is exclusively powered by a 2.2L SKYACTIV-D twin-turbo diesel engine that produces 140kW …
Read More »2019 Kia Optima revised and refreshed
Kia has afforded the 2019 Optima a makeover designed to give the mid-sized sedan a renewed relevance in an ever-changing Australian new car landscape. With a light once-over for external styling coupled to specification adjustment and a price realignment, the 2019 Si and GT Optima continues its role as Kia’s …
Read More »2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt to land Down Under in October
It has been confirmed the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt will be available in Australia this October. You’ll want to get in quick though as just 700 examples will be sent Down Under. With a starting price of $73,688 including the Luxury Car Tax charges but excluding on-road costs, it is …
Read More »2018 Audi A8 pricing and specification
The all-new 2018 Audi A8 will arrive in Australia from mid-July with up to $36,000 worth of additional value, compared to its predecessor, depending on the model and packages specified. Built on the latest incarnation of the Audi Space Frame (ASF), using a combination of aluminium and carbon fibre, the …
Read More »Diesel-only Mazda CX-8 pricing and grades announced
Ahead of its much anticipated launch in Australia, Mazda has revealed grades and pricing for the new CX-8 seven-seat SUV. Arriving at dealerships in July, Mazda’s diesel-only SUV slots between the full-size CX-9 seven seater and CX-5 mid-size crossover with pricing starting from $42,490 plus on-road costs. The three-tier Mazda CX-8 …
Read More »RAM 1500 officially arrives in Australia from $79,990
The RAM 1500 has officially arrived in Australia complete with factory warranty for the first time, while competing in the fastest growing market sector in the country. The full-size pickup is said to set new standards for towing capacity, tub size, interior space and comfort, along with the only V8 …
Read More »2019 Kia Cerato boasts class-leading safety tech from sub-$20k
The all-new 2019 Kia Cerato goes on sale in Australia this week, offering drivers a higher level of comfort, fuel efficiency and advanced driver assistance technologies from a sharp price of $19,990 driveaway. With the arrival of the all-new third generation, Kia has taken the opportunity to refine the model line-up – …
Read More »Updated MINI 3 door, 5 door and Convertible price and specification
MINI Australia has announced pricing and specification details for updated MINI 3 door, 5 door and Convertible ranges. Featuring a higher level of standard equipment, a unique lighting signature and a swathe of new colour and trim options, the updated MINI range also majors on connectivity – thanks to the …
Read More »Audi adds more powerful 3.0 TDI V6 diesel to Q5 range
Audi has added a more powerful diesel variant to its popular Q5 mid-size SUV range in the form of the V6-powered 3.0 TDI quattro. Slotted between the petrol-powered 2.0 TFSI quattro and the SQ5 performance flagship, the new 3.0 TDI quattro produces 210kW of power and a full 620Nm of torque available …
Read More »Abarth 124 Spider Monza Edition arrives
Abarth Australia has introduced a fitting tribute to founder Carlo Abarth’s history of endurance and speed record success at Italy’s Autodromo Nazionale Monza in the form of a limited edition 124 Spider – dubbed the Monza Special Edition. Based on the 2018 Abarth 124 Spider, the Monza Edition will be …
Read More »Punchy 2.5L turbo four headlines much refined 2019 Mazda6
Mazda has released its most refined Mazda6 yet, offering more power, better efficiency, enhanced comfort and safety with a slight price drop across the range. Available now, the new Mazda6 has been thoroughly reengineered from the outside in. Showcasing an evolution in Mazda’s KODO design language, the mid-size sedan’s elegant …
Read More »2019 Ford Ranger price and specification announced
The updated 2019 Ford Ranger is set to arrive in Australian showrooms in September with prices ranging from $27,990 for the 4×2 Single Cab Chassis to $63,990 for the fully loaded Wildtrack Double Cab. Benefitting from a five-year, unlimited kilometre factory warranty, the 2019 Ford Ranger range is headlined by …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti slots beneath Quadrifoglio from sub-$80k
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio line-up has welcomed a new addition in the form of the Stelvio Ti. Sitting atop the regular Stelvio model lineup and slotting just below the flagship Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the Ti brings a more powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine and added standard features. Delivering 206kW of power …
Read More »Lexus LC Limited Edition takes paint finishes to new height
The Lexus LC Limited Edition’s iridescent blue finish was inspired by the shimmering blue of the American Morpho butterfly and took 15 years of painstaking research and development. Available in both V8-powered LC500 and hybrid LC 500h, the new shade of blue – called Morphic Blue – is said to …
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