Subaru has confirmed that an all-new Premium Special Edition variant will be joining the Outback lineup when it arrives in Australia in the first quarter of 2022. The company is bolstering its iconic Outback nameplate with the addition of the Premium Special Edition variant that adds Nappa leather upholstery, a […]
Month: December 2021
Hyundai Staria, Staria Load score 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
Hyundai’s futuristic vision into the world of people movers, the Staria, as well as the cargo variant the Staria Load have both been awarded the maximum five star ANCAP safety rating. The Staria held up well in both the areas of impact protection and smart safety assistance technologies, with Hyundai […]
2022 Mazda MX-5 update announced in Australia, tweaked handling
Mazda Australia has confirmed that its iconic two-seat sports car will receive updated suspension technology next year. Yes, the 2022 MX-5 promises to be the sharpest and most dynamic iteration yet. The company has also confirmed that demand for its 2.0-litre Skyactive-G powertrain has far outpaced the 1.5-litre entry-level option. […]
Electric BMW i7 undergoes final round of testing ahead 2022 release
BMW is gearing up for the launch of its first all-electric luxury sedan, called the i7, after heading around the globe for its extreme weather and road testing program. By the look of BMW’s extensive extreme weather testing calendar, the company is sparing no effort to ensure its first ever […]
Meet Ken Block’s one-off Group B Quattro-inspired Audi S1 e-tron Hoonitron
Audi and Ken Block have lifted the veil on a one-off, modernised take on the iconic Group B rally star, the Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2, named the Audi S1 e-tron Hoonitron. We reported a few months ago that Audi had enlisted none other than the Hoonigan-in-chief, Ken Block to […]
First batch of 2022 Subaru BRZ sports cars sold out in Australia
It turns out the 2022 Subaru BRZ must be made of eggs, flour and butter, because they’ve been selling like hotcakes in Australia, with Subaru confirming that its first allocation is all sold out. Subaru got in touch late last month to say that the first allocation of Australian BRZs […]
2022 Hyundai i30 Sedan N review – Australian launch (video)
Yes, it’s another high-performance N model from Hyundai. Welcome to the i30 Sedan N, otherwise known as the Elantra N in some markets. This joins the showroom with no direct rival, making it an easy score for anyone in this space. Like the Kona N, this new performance sedan doesn’t […]
2022 Isuzu MU-X review – LS-U & LS-T (video)
The Aussie car market is well and truly saturated with SUVs. But it can be difficult to sort through the fat to find a fully-fledged fourbie that is designed to perform off road. At the same time, you don’t want to miss out on some of that beaut new tech […]