Volkswagen was slow to the small SUV market, only adding the Portuguese-built T-Roc to its fleet in 2020. By this time, competitors like the Toyota C-HR, Hyundai Kona, Mitsubishi ASX and Subaru XV were well established with strong sales volumes. VFACTS numbers also indicate many buyers flock to the smaller […]
Month: June 2023
2024 Range Rover Sport SV revealed, invitation-only for Australia
JLR has confirmed that the Range Rover Sport family will be headlined by an almighty 476kW SV range-topper when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter, with prices starting from $360,800 – if you’re lucky enough to get an invitation to buy one. When it lands, there will be […]
2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport review (video)
Welcome to the BMW i7. This is the fully electric version of the new 7 Series, and, in my opinion, it actually suits a silent electric powertrain more than a petrol engine, because it is so incredibly relaxing. BMW offers two versions of the i7 in Australia, including the performance […]
GWM adds Cannon-XSR flagship, from $52,990 drive-away
GMW has beefed-up its Cannon dual-cab ute range with an all-new flagship called the Cannon-XSR. It becomes the new king of the lineup, ready to take on the likes of the Toyota HiLux Rugged X. The Cannon-XSR receives a new part-time 4WD system with a pair of locking differentials for […]
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years edition priced from $77,490 in Australia
Volkswagen has confirmed that just 50 examples of the fastest-ever Golf R hatchback will be arriving here in Australia next month, with the Golf R 20 Years edition. It also becomes the most expensive Golf to be offered in local showrooms. Under the bonnet, there’s a revised version of VW’s […]
2023 Mazda3 prices confirmed for Australia, arrives in July
Mazda Australia has confirmed pricing for the latest Mazda3 hatch and sedan ranges for 2023, with the lineup kicking off from $30,320 before on-road costs. Upgrades for the Mazda3 range come in the form of a more generous equipment list as standard, while the range has seen the G20e mild-hybrid […]