Toyota Australia is launching the 2016 RAV4 SUV, which introduces a freshened up design inside and out, and a bunch of new features and technology. First up, the exterior design is immediately recognisable by the sleeker front end revealed earlier this year, and new front and rear bumper bars. Overall […]
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Fiat 500X now on sale in Australia from $28,000
The first ever Fiat 500X has arrived in Australia. This is the SUV/crossover version of the cute little 500. It also sits in the market as one of the most powerful models in the class. Unlike the regular Fiat 500 hatch, the 500X gets a unique body with five doors, […]
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport on sale in Australia from $45,000
Mitsubishi Australia has launched the 2016 Challenger, which receives a name change and is now called the Pajero Sport. The company is calling it the “most technically advanced off-road capable SUV” it has ever produced. Now that’s a pretty bold claim, considering the range of SUVs it has created in […]
McLaren MSO could build SUV, but only as custom order – report
McLaren’s bespoke Special Operations division says a four-seat SUV could be on the cards, at a cost of “millions and millions of pounds”. McLaren Special Operations builds expensive one-off vehicles for customers, such as the McLaren X-1, as well as customised versions of the P1, 650S and 570S. Chief designer […]
New Ford Everest catches fire, recall pending investigation
Thinking of buying a brand new Ford Everest? You might want to think again. It seems the new SUV could have a tendency to spontaneously burst into flames. As was the case with this example while it was being test driven near Newcastle yesterday, spiking an investigation by Ford Australia […]
Lamborghini Urus SUV to come with bespoke twin-turbo V8
Some more details are starting to come through on Lamborghini’s upcoming Urus SUV, with the latest reports saying it will get a unique twin-turbo V8 and not the V10 from the Huracan as first suspected. It was initially thought to receive V10 power and later an iteration of the Aventador’s […]
2016 Holden Captiva revealed, on sale in Australia early next year
Holden just doesn’t want to let it go, and, for some reason, customers keep buying it. Yep, the now 10-year-old Holden Captiva is around for another year. The Holden Captiva is, in our opinion, one of the worst SUVs in the class. In fact, we believe the only reason people […]
Video: Range Rover Sport SVR slides around ice-cut Silverstone
Land Rover is demonstrating the off-road performance of the epic Range Rover Sport SVR by sliding around a specially-made track carved on ice. The track has been carved to mimic the layout of Silverstone circuit in the UK, with plenty of high speed turns and tight switchbacks. Despite being on […]