Land Rover Australia is introducing the updated 2016 Range Rover Evoque lineup, bringing more efficient ‘Ingenium’ engine options, a revised design inside and out, and even more options. Land Rover has worked on making the lineup easier to digest this time around, now offering four main trim levels: Pure, SE, […]
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BMW M Performance working on X4 ‘M40i’ – UPDATE: confirmed
BMW is reportedly planning a performance version of the sporty X4 SUV dubbed the X4 ‘M40i’, developed by the company’s M Performance sub-brand. If there’s an SUV in the lineup that is deserving of a performance variant, it’s the X4. The model is based on the popular X3 mid-size SUV […]
2016 BMW X1 on sale in Australia from $49,500, new FWD architecture
Local prices and specifications for the new 2016 BMW X1 have been announced, just ahead of its market entry in October. The two-wheel drive sDrive models will arrive in December. BMW Australia is offering customers four different variant levels for the new, front-wheel-drive-based X1, spanning from the sDrive18d, sDrive20i, to […]
Editorial: What SUV did we buy – Land Rover, Lexus NX, BMW X3?
For our more regular readers you might remember our editorial last month about buying a premium SUV. It was between the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus NX, and BMW X3. This was one of the longest decision-making processes my wife and I had ever made. I think it was so […]
Renault Clio & Captur Expression+ special editions announced
Renault Australia is introducing two new special edition models based on the Clio hatch and Captur mini SUV. They are called the Expression+. Extending on the standard equipment of the Clio Expression EDC automatic (dual-clutch), the plus package adds unique 16-inch alloy wheels in black, auto headlights and wipers, and […]
Ford Everest gathers interest, on sale very soon
The upcoming Ford Everest has apparently gathered the interest of over 11,000 potential buyers, according to the local arm. Ford Australia says the Everest is the company’s second most popular vehicle searched on its website, behind the Ranger ute on which it is based. Over 11,000 punters have also “flagged” […]
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack on sale in Australia from $37,990
The adventurous little Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has landed in Australia, bringing 4MOTION technology to a jumped-up version of the Golf wagon. It comes in a single trim line and powertrain package, consisting of a 1.8-litre TSI turbo-petrol four-cylinder. The engine produces 132kW of power and 280Nm of torque, sending force […]
2016 Subaru Forester facelift leaks online
Images that seem to show the 2016 Subaru Forester facelift have surfaced online, with an official debut expected by the end of the year. The current, fourth-gen Forester has only been on sale since 2014. However, it seems Subaru is planning a light update for the mid-size SUV. Brochure scans […]