Jaguar Land Rover is introducing its new range of Ingenium petrol and diesel engines for the F-PACE as part of the MY2018 rollout. All are four-cylinder units, with outputs topping out at 184kW. Some of these engines have already been introduced in the latest Land Rover Discovery Sport, such as […]
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2017 Ford Ranger FX4 special edition now on sale in Australia
A new special edition Ford Ranger has been announced to spice up the Australian range, called the Ranger FX4. It adds a number of bespoke highlights and fashion-conscious accessories. Based on the Ranger PX Mk II XLT variant, the FX4 builds on the rugged-and-ready foundations of the popular dual-cab ute […]
2017 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series GXL wagon review (video)
Built for purpose. Rugged. Capable. Heavy-duty. Matured. These are all phrases that quickly sum up the 2017 Toyota LandCruiser GXL 70 Series wagon. If you’re shopping for a proper off-road vehicle, you’ve come to the right place. If you want to prance around town and appear as though you go […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max X-Runner special edition on sale, celebrates 100 years
Isuzu is celebrating its 100th anniversary – one of few carmakers that have surpassed the milestone. So to mark the occasion the company has introduced a special edition version of the new 2017 D-Max, called the X-Runner. The X-Runner is based on the double cab model, featuring the overhauled 3.0-litre […]
2017 Isuzu MU-X arrives in Australia, gets 6sp, Euro 5 engine
Coinciding with the launch of the 2017 Isuzu D-Max, Isuzu Ute Australia has also introduced the MY16.5 MU-X heavy-duty SUV. The MY16.5 misses out on the LED-infused high-tech headlights that feature on the D-Max update, but it does come with a revised front end and grille area, and an updated […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max arrives; gets 6spd, touchscreen, more torque
Isuzu Ute Australia is launching the 2017 D-Max, which introduces a comprehensive powertrain update, along with exterior and interior tweaks. Firstly, the engine remains a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder. However, it now features a diesel particulate filter, a new variable geometry turbo, and new pistons. These help to provide more torque […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max & MU-X review – Australian launch
The Isuzu D-Max and MU-X have come in for a pretty significant update, bringing in an Australia-exclusive engine overhaul, along with introducing more technology and a revised design. Chief among the update, which applies in the form of the MY17 D-Max and MY16.5 MU-X, is a vastly improved and enhanced […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max & MU-X not getting limited-slip diff or diff lock
Isuzu is launching the facelifted, 2017 D-Max and MU-X in Australia this week, bringing a range of technical updates and design tweaks. Specific information is under an Australian media-wide embargo until Friday morning, however, PerformanceDrive can confirm the new model will not come with a rear limited-slip differential (LSD) or […]