After a painfully long and drawn-out teaser campaign, Skoda has finally pulled the veil off the all-new Kodiaq large SUV. As we already know, Skoda will be offering the Kodiaq in five- and seven-seat configuration, thanks to its 4.7-metre length. It will also offer a towing capacity of up to […]
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Porsche Macan Performance Pack adds 30kW to Turbo
Porsche has further cemented the Macan’s reputation as being the fastest in mid-size SUV class with the announcement of a Performance Pack for the Macan Turbo. The standard Macan Turbo offers 294kW/550Nm, while Porsche’s new performance pack increases power from the 3.6-litre turbocharged V6 up to 324kW/600Nm; representing a 30kW/50Nm […]
2017 Nissan GT-R now on sale in Australia from $189,000
The 2017 Nissan GT-R is now on sale in Australia, with Nissan billing it as the “most significant upgrade” to the GT-R since the introduction of the R35 in 2009. Highlights include a reinforced chassis, and more potent powertrain, as well as a host of upgrades previously reserved for the […]
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe revealed, 270kW turbo
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe has been revealed ahead of its public unveiling at the end of this month’s Paris Motor Show. The sportiest variant of the mid-sized coupe SUV is powered by a 270kW, 520Nm twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 like its regular GLC 43 AMG wagon counterpart as well as […]
2016 Suzuki Vitara Turbo vs Honda HR-V: small SUV comparison
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT To try and help you decipher the small SUV market, today we’re taking a look at two Japanese underdogs of the segment; the 2016 Honda HR-V and the new Suzuki Vitara S Turbo. Both of these are quite popular in Australia, although, they can’t catch the […]
VW Passat 206TSI R-Line on sale in Australia in November
Volkswagen Australia has announced a flagship 206TSI R-Line will join the Passat range later this year, in sedan and wagon form. The new car promises some impressive performance figures as well as some cosmetic and chassis enhancements. It’s powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four as the Golf R […]
10 things to know about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
As PerformanceDrive has reported here, Mitsubishi Motors is the latest manufacturer to find itself embroiled in fuel economy-related woes and financial trouble. As a result, the Japanese company has started to skew and streamline its emphasis on models that are doing the best for the company – SUV lines. The […]
Infiniti Q30 now on sale in Australia from $38,900
Infiniti’s entry-level Q30 hatch has launched in Australia, with pricing, specs and equipment all confirmed. Three engines are available. Opening the range is the $38,900 Q30 GT with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine of 115kW and 250Nm. Moving up, the Sports and Sports Premium models are available with either a 2.0-litre […]