Toyota Australia has confirmed the 2017 model year update for the Kluger will arrive locally next month, bringing more power and efficiency to the popular seven-seat SUV. Firstly, the likeable ‘2GR-FKS’ 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 is getting direct injection technology. This not only helps to see outputs boosted to 218kW […]
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2017 Opel Crossland X revealed as new compact crossover
Opel and Vauxhall have revealed the new Crossland X crossover, which could eventually find its way into our local range badged as a Holden. The Euro GM brands confirmed the model in November last year, along with many other SUVs in the pipeline. It sits beneath the Mokka X SUV, […]
MG GS SUV gets 4-star ANCAP safety rating
MG’s third model line of its all-Chinese built lineup is about to go on sale in Australia; the GS SUV. It has just received a better-than-expected four-star ANCAP safety rating. Priced from $25,990 or $27,990 depending on the variant, the MG GS is motivated by a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine […]
2017 Suzuki Ignis now on sale in Australia from $15,990
The all-new, Japanese-made 2017 Suzuki Ignis has landed in Australia, bringing funky styling, a can-do SUV attitude toward urban motoring, and a fashionable array of customisation options to the compact car segment. Suzuki Australia is offering the new Ignis in two variant levels; the GL and GLX. Both come with […]
2017 Audi SQ5 revealed; swaps to petrol, slower
Audi has revealed the sporty new SQ5 SUV at the NAIAS event in Detroit, based on the new-generation Q5. First up, the headline stats. Audi has swapped the outgoing 3.0-litre diesel engine with a new 3.0-litre turbo-petrol V6. Power stands at 260kW, and torque at 500Nm. These figures compare poorly […]
Audi Q8 hybrid SUV concept unveiled at Detroit show
Audi has thrust forth its Q8 flagship SUV concept, with a very bold and erm, challenging grille, packing a hybrid powertrain. To set the template for Audi’s future SUVs, the Q8 is a 5020mm long, 2040mm wide and 1700mm tall coupe-SUV, with a fast rear window. It theoretically sits above […]
New Ford Bronco officially confirmed for 2020
One of the worst-kept secrets of the automotive industry has been confirmed at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, with Ford announcing a US-bound Ranger for 2019 and the return of the Bronco in 2020. As part of five new global utility vehicles promised by 2020, Ford president of […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift previewed before Detroit debut
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the facelifted 2017 GLA small SUV later this week, at the Detroit auto show. And to build excitement the company has just released a typical teaser image. The teaser shot shows the front end in a poorly lit scene, but it does confirm new sharper-edged headlights, a […]