With so many tempting options in the small SUV market segment, it can be a headache figuring out which is the one to go for. One of the latest to join the rat race is the 2014 Nissan QASHQAI. Say what? Don’t worry, behind the complex name is a successor […]
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2014 Volkswagen Amarok Highline TDI420 (video)
Standing alone in the ute segment as the only offering from Europe, the 2014 Volkswagen Amarok has plenty of competition to answer to – namely from Japanese manufacturers. Now available with an eight-speed automatic after it was launched as a manual-only model in 2011, the 4×4 ute has opened itself […]
2015 Audi Q3 revealed; more efficient, RS Q3 more powerful
The 2015 Audi Q3 crossover has been revealed, showcasing mild visual updates, optional technology upgrades, and increased efficiency. The range-topping RS Q3 gets more power as well. Starting with the updated powertrain lineup, Audi has managed to cut consumption and emissions by up to 17 per cent for some variants. […]
Isuzu MU-X enters 2015 Dakar Rally, boosted to 600Nm
One of Australia’s favourite seven-seat SUVs, the Isuzu MU-X, will compete in next year’s Dakar Rally in South America, prepared by Isuzu Motorsports. It will be the first time the MU-X competes in the arduous event. The MU-X will take on rivals in the International T2 class, which is for […]
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan on sale in Australia from $28,990
Volkswagen Australia is introducing the 2015 Tiguan model update, which comes with more standard features, enhanced technology, sporty R-Line options, and a new 2.0 TDI diesel engine. There are four different engine and trim levels to choose from this time around, including the entry 1.4 TSI producing 118kW, to the […]
2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited Diesel on sale from $49,000
The 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee range has just been bolstered with the arrival of a new turbo-diesel member, promising lower fuel consumption and increased torque over its petrol counterparts. The Cherokee Limited Diesel sits alongside the Longitude, Limited, and Trailhawk models, which all use the award-winning 3.2-litre Pentastar V6 engine. There’s […]
2015 MINI Cooper 5 Door on sale from $27,750
The new MINI Cooper 5 Door is about to hit our shores and will take its place next to the familiar 3-door model. It comes in three variants, giving buyers the choice of both petrol and diesel engines. By introducing a five-door model MINI has expanded its market appeal so […]
Sporty 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SR revealed, arrives Q1
Hyundai Australia has revealed a new sporty edition of the Santa Fe SUV, called the Santa Fe SR. It will join a string of other performance-themed SR variants in the local showroom next year. The new version is based on the 2015 Santa Fe and will sit as the flagship […]