Renault Australia is increasing the appeal of its latest Koleos SUV range, with the introduction of the new diesel variant. This joins the otherwise-sole 2.5-litre petrol option. The Koleos diesel is available as one variant in Australia, using a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder that’s hooked up to an all-wheel drive system. […]
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross undergoes Australian testing
Mitsubishi is almost ready to introduce its new crossover called the Eclipse Cross, with testing currently being undertaken right here in Australia. The new Eclipse Cross will be the Japanese company’s attempt at the five-door coupe SUV class, sitting next to the small ASX and the medium-size Outlander. Images have […]
Audi ‘RS Q8’ trademark application found, new performance SUV
European Union Intellectual Property Office records have revealed Audi has registered to trademark the name “RS Q8”, potentially hinting at a future performance SUV. The Q8 will come in as Audi’s flagship SUV, sitting above the Q7. Production commences in 2018 and will take place at Audi’s Slovakian plant in […]
Video: Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV previewed
A teaser of the upcoming Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV has been released, giving us a sneak peak of the body design and interior technology. The new model will come in as Volkswagen’s smallest SUV, riding on the same VW Group MQB A0 platform as the latest SEAT Ibiza. It also […]
MY2018 Hyundai Santa Fe update brings SmartSense as standard
Hyundai Australia has released updates for the launch of the MY2018 Santa Fe range, boosting technology and safety across the board. This is expected to be the last update before the all-new model arrives. Chief among the updates is the introduction of Hyundai SmartSense, which is now standard on the […]
Bollinger B1: EV, 0-100km/h in 4.5, 500mm ground clearance
If you love off-roading, military-strength equipment, and/or unique and custom creations that use no fuel, you need to check out this tank. It’s called the Bollinger B1 and it is, in our opinion, the ultimate all-terrain bush basher. Yes, this tough beast ready for the bush is technically an eco-car. […]
Tesla Model X render shows serious 4×4 potential
A rough and ready Tesla Model X has been rendered, giving people an idea of what a series off-road version of the electric SUV could look like. Like the vast majority of ‘crossover’ SUVs on sale today, the Model X is a three-row, road-oriented chariot with higher ground clearance. Its […]
BMW X2 to be topped by 300hp ‘M35i’ flagship – report
Some technical details of the upcoming BMW X2 have reportedly leaked, with news of a range-topping X2 M35i coming in as the sportiest variant. At the moment, a performance derivative of the Audi Q2 and the Infiniti QX30 aren’t available, leaving the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 to fight for itself. However, […]