Yep, the new 2021 Isuzu D-Max does 0-100km/h in under 10 seconds. Obviously acceleration is not primarily what dual-cab diesel utes are designed for, but busy tradies will be pleased to hear the new model is one of the quickest in its class. According to our tests (complete results table […]
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2021 Isuzu D-Max awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
ANCAP has handed out a five-star safety rating for the just-launched 2021 Isuzu D-Max, making it the first locally-tested vehicle under the latest testing protocols. Isuzu only launched the new model earlier this month, but buyers can rest assured all variants (all 20 of them) are covered by the full […]
2021 Hyundai Tucson debuts, long wheelbase & N Line confirmed for Australia
This is it. The all-new, fourth-generation 2021 Hyundai Tucson. It has just been revealed via live stream online, debuting a fresh design inside and out, while resetting the bar for technology and practicality. Firstly, the design. It showcases Hyundai’s latest Sensuous Sportiness styling language, featuring the ‘parametric dynamics’ front grille […]
2021 Jaguar F-PACE revealed, 3.0L inline-6 engines confirmed
Jaguar has just unveiled the 2021 F-PACE, and as predicted, it comes with Jaguar Land Rover’s all-new 3.0-litre inline-six petrol and diesel ‘Ingenium’ engines for the first time. The new model also showcases a boost in technology, a streamlined variant lineup, and added safety. Like the XE mid-size sedan, the […]
2020 Audi Q7 45 TDI review (video)
Audi has turned into a king of SUVs nowadays, with no less than six in its current catalogue. At the top of the realm in terms of size stands the seven-seater Q7. 2020 brings a facelift to the second-generation to take on the likes of the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, […]
First 2021 Mazda BT-50 examples land in Australia
The first examples of the much-anticipated 2021 Mazda BT-50 have physically landed in Australia, arriving at a port in Brisbane for preparations before they are sent off to various dealerships around the country ahead of the October on-sale date. Mazda Australia will launch the new model in October with a choice […]
MY2021 Land Rover Defender update adds 3.0L inline-6 diesel
Following the launch of Jaguar Land Rover’s new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline-six engine in the 2021 Range Rover, the unit is now being introduced in the new Defender for MY2021. The engine follows the same naming structure as the existing four-cylinder diesel options, with the existing D200 and D240 units replaced […]
2020 Audi SQ5 TDI diesel returns to Australia, arrives November
Audi Australia has confirmed it will be reintroducing the SQ5 TDI later this year, joining the existing TFSI petrol-only offering. Diesel power hasn’t been available for the SQ5 nameplate in Australia since 2016, despite the variant originally launching as a diesel-only model back in 2013. The SQ5 TDI has been […]