Hyundai Australia is adding a new variant to the Santa Fe range, called the Active X. It features the keep-for-special-editions-only V6 petrol engine. The seven-seat Santa Fe is primarily available with a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder producing 147kW and 440Nm, and a 2.4 petrol developing 138kW and 241Nm. However, every now […]
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2019 BMW X3 M to debut ‘S58’ 3.0 turbo engine – report
It’s no secret BMW is working on the next-gen ‘G01’ BMW X3, and it’s also pretty much confirmed there will be a high-performance M version this time around. Some news is now trickling through regarding the potential engine for the X3 M. According to an Autoevolution report, BMW engineers are […]
New Audi A8 confirmed for this year, Q8 & Q4 SUVs on the way
Some details of Audi’s near-future product plans have been confirmed following the company’s annual press conference. Audi confirms it will be launching three new fully electric models by 2020, and will add electric powertrains to existing models soon after. The company began training over 6000 employees in the field of […]
2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country spotted in Australia, to be priced from $110,000
What is believed to be one of the first 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country examples in Australia has been spotted out on the roads, ahead of its official market debut taking place in the first half of this year. This example was spotted by a keen-eyed PerformanceDrive reader (thanks Raj), […]
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee on sale in Australia from $47,500
Jeep Australia is launching the 2017 update for the Grand Cherokee, adding a new Trailhawk variant and introducing cosmetic revisions inside and out. The Grand Cherokee has been on sale in Australia in essentially the same form since 2010. In other words, it needs an update. And buying trends seem […]
Volkswagen T-Roc previewed as upcoming compact SUV?
Plenty of tidbits about upcoming models were provided at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, where carmakers slip in clues about future models in either videos or cryptic PR statements from executives. Similar to Volvo potentially featuring an upcoming sedan in a promotional video, Volkswagen appears to have shown a CGI […]
First 2017 Mazda CX-5 models touch down in Australia
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has officially landed in Australia, literally, with the first examples reaching local shores before its market launch very soon. Mazda shipped over 50 examples of the new model for launch activities, and will bring over another 1200 ahead of its official on-sale date. The CX-5 is […]
BMW X2 prototypes spotted testing along side X1 (video)
BMW has been spotted testing what is believed to be the makings of the production version of the X2 concept SUV, out in extreme winter conditions in northern Europe. The prototypes might look very similar to the current X1, however, you’ll notice the roofline droops downward at the rear and […]