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Isuzu Ute Australia is hoping the boosted standard safety equipment on its all-new D-Max ute will open the door to more fleet and business customers. While the new D-Max will come with advanced features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control (for automatic-equipped vehicles), it’s Australasian New Car Assessment…
Episode 147 – The Holdens that could have been In this episode, James Cleary, Byron Mathioudakis and Matt Campbell gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: – Holden’s secret cars we, unfortunately, never got to see– What we’ve been driving this week, including: The new Isuzu D-Max, SsangYong Korando and BMW M8…
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to stoke the roaring V8 of the Lexus LC 500? Or maybe borrow a Lexus LX to take the family to the snow one winter’s weekend? That wish is now a reality, with Lexus today launching a new tier to its Encore ownership program, called Encore Premium. Free…
It might play in a niche segment, but the Levorg will be sold in Australia in second-generation form, which has officially been revealed. That said, Subaru is planning to double-down on the mid-size wagon’s performance focus locally, potentially with the next WRX’s engine. Speaking to CarsGuide, a Subaru spokesperson confirmed “Australia will get next-generation Levorg,…
Isuzu Ute Australia is launching its all-new and hotly-anticipated D-Max ute amidst a global pandemic, but the brand believes it has enough supply to meet projected customer demand. Speaking to journalists at the D-Max’s online reveal, Isuzu Ute Australia managing director Hiroyasu Sato said the brand does not foresee any issues in fulfilling customer orders,…
Fiat Professional Australia has released the Series 7 version of the Ducato large van, with it ushering in a new turbo-diesel engine and a new automatic transmission. The Short Wheelbase (SWB) Low Roof grade has been discontinued, meaning the Mid Wheelbase (MWB) Low Roof grade (from $46,300 plus on-road costs) is now the Ducato’s entry…
Mazda has updated the CX-9 for MY21, with both safety and technology improved in the large SUV. Revealed in the US, the MY21 update doesn’t exactly stand out from the CX-9 crowd, with the main differences being the availability of new variant-dependent grilles and alloy wheels, the latter measuring 18 to 20 inches in diameter.…
Genesis Australia’s first SUV, the GV80, will undercut its German rivals by as much as $14,490 when it lands in local showrooms in October in four flavours. Starting from $90,600 before on-road costs for the base 2.5T, the GV80 entry point is – as its name suggests – powered by a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine,…
Tesla Australia is notorious for keeping its cards close to its chest when it comes to sales data, but thanks to this week’s release of the Electric Vehicle Council’s 2020 State of Electric Vehicles report, we now have an idea of how well the EV brand has been tracking this year. According to the EVC,…
Holden will finally have a diesel dual-cab Colorado that will out punch the Toyota HiLux Rugged X, Ford Ranger Raptor and the Nissan Navara Warrior – it’s just a pity it’s arrived after the brand closed up shop in Australia. It’s no secret that the Colorado never managed to make the same impact on the…
Isuzu Ute Australia has offered a six-year warranty for its D-Max utes and MU-X SUVs since May 2019, but can we expect the brand to up its assurance period to the industry high watermark of seven years? Not yet, according to Isuzu Ute Australia general manager of service Andy Gibson, who told journalists at the…
The on-again, off-again Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has at last been confirmed for Australia, with the fire-breathing muscle car to land next year in right-hand drive under the just-formed GMSV brand. That’s the word from GM, with the brand at last confirming the long-awaited muscle car will get a local launch after all. Holden had already…
The news is finally official. HSV is dead. Long live GMSV. In news today jointly confirmed by GM and Walkinshaw Performance, the HSV brand will be replaced by GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) from the fourth quarter of this year, with a number of existing Holden and HSV dealerships to rebrand for a new future. The…
Honda Australia has announced pricing and specification details for the MY20 version of the Civic Type R hot hatch, which will officially go on sale on October 1. Priced from $54,990 plus on-road costs, the MY20 Civic Type R is $3000 dearer than its MY19 predecessor, although buyers are compensated with improved performance and design…
Toyota has at last revealed the pricing and specification details for the all-all-new Yaris, and the news isn’t all good for price-conscious shoppers. So let’s get the tough stuff out of the way first: the new Yaris arrives in three trim levels – the Ascent Sport, SX and ZR – with the cheapest, manual-equipped vehicle…
Kia has fully detailed the fourth-generation Carnival people mover ahead of its Australian launch in the fourth quarter of this year. The new Carnival’s exterior was revealed in June, while its interior debuted in July, but now we know the remaining few key details, including its engine line-up. Two 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 petrol engines…
Mahindra has revealed the next-generation Thar light SUV, an off-roader that looks like the Jeep Wrangler but shapes up as a direct rival for the Suzuki Jimny. True to its off-road roots and similar to the Suzuki, the new Thar has a ladder-frame chassis, although it does feature independent front and multi-link rear suspension. Ground…
Toyota Australia has increased the pricing of the HiAce van alongside an update. All HiAce variants are now $1100 more expensive, meaning the van range now kicks off from $39,740 plus on-road costs and tops out at $71,240 (see full pricing table below). A Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed to CarsGuide the model had also received…
Mazda Australia has confirmed an October on-sale date for its all-new BT-50, which is a month after its mechanically related Isuzu D-Max twin hits local showrooms. Though the BT-50 was revealed back in June, Mazda has remained quiet on exact pricing and specification details, as well as which body styles will be available from launch.…
It’s no secret that carmakers are finding it hard to justify developing new utes on their own. Looking across the segment, Volkswagen has tapped Ford for its new Amarok, and the Renault-Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance will birth just one platform for the next Alaskan, Navara and Triton respectively. Isuzu though, says it could have built the new…
It’s been a long time between drinks for Subaru’s performance hero, and the time is only getting longer, with a new WRX STI not expected to launch until around the middle of 2022. That’ll be a full 12 months after the launch of its WRX little brother – and even longer after the launch of…
Isuzu’s all-new D-Max and the 2021 Mazda BT-50 might share more than a few things in common under the surface, but which one should you buy? From the outside, both models are easily distinguishable thanks to the BT-50’s ‘Kodo’ design language that is seen on all modern Mazdas, while the D-Max skews more towards the…
Holden might not have gotten around to building a true Ford Ranger Raptor rival, but that hasn’t stopped Walkinshaw Performance picking up the slack, with the owners of the HSV brand unveiling a new performance pack that will seriously up the street cred of the Holden Colorado. The W550 pack, which can be applied to…
Rumours that the base-model WRX would share the Levorg’s 1.8-litre turbo engine appear wide of the mark, with fresh reports suggesting the performance icon will actually target vehicles like the AMG A35 with a 220kW, 2.4-litre turbo-petrol engine in even the cheapest model. That’s the word from Japan, where media are reporting it’s actually the…
Isuzu has taken on board Australian consumer feedback in developing its all-new D-Max ute launching next month, hoping to address some shortcomings and criticisms of the outgoing model. After six years in development, three areas – namely safety, in-cabin technology and performance – were addressed to better appeal to the evolving tastes of ute consumers,…
Thanks to a fresh leak, we now know when Subaru’s next-generation BRZ, WRX, STI, Impreza and XV will enter production, and for some of the new models, it’s very, very soon. Posted on GR86 Forums, the leaked product timeline was allegedly shown at an internal Subaru meeting, with the big news being confirmation of the…
Alongside an update, Toyota has increased the pricing of the Camry mid-size sedan. Petrol versions of the Camry are now $700 dearer, while hybrid variants are up $1200, meaning the sedan range now starts from $28,990 plus on-road costs and reaches $45,290 (see full pricing table below). A Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed to CarsGuide the…
Isuzu’s all-new D-Max ute will hit Australian showrooms next month, but when can we expect the mechanically related MU-X seven-seat SUV to arrive? The Japanese brand is remaining mum on when the ute-based off-roader is due, likely not to draw attention away from the current MU-X model, but we expect the new model won’t arrive…
BMW Australia has released pricing and specification details for the second-generation 4 Series coupe, which will enter showrooms in October. Just like its predecessor, the new 4 Series coupe is available in three variants, with the M Sport package now standard on the entry-level 420i and mid-range 430i, both of which are once again rear-wheel…
Episode 146 – New D-Max and HiLux! In this episode, James Cleary, Richard Berry and Matt Campbell gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: Details of the new Isuzu D-Max and Toyota HiLux. What we like, what we don’t, and what surprised us. What we’ve been driving this week, including: The Renault…
It might still be relatively early in the year, but we’re just about ready to award the “Ute Name of The Year” gong to the Terralord. Yes, it sounds like a Marvel villain, but it’s actually a new mid-size dual-cab from Chinese brand Zhongxing, with a design flavour clearly borrowed from the big trucks of…
Toyota Australia has released pricing and specification details for the current-generation HiLux ute’s latest facelift, which has made it more expensive than before. On sale from August 27, the new HiLux line-up starts from $23,590 plus on-roads, up $1715 over its predecessor, with price rises ranging between $1440 and $3160, depending on the variant (see…
Toyota Australia has let loose pricing and specs for its facelifted HiLux-based 2021 Fortuner seven-seat SUV that will land in local showrooms later this month. Now kicking off at $49,080 for the base GX, the point of entry to the Toyota Fortuner is now $3115 pricier than before. Likewise, the mid-tier GXL moves up $3560…
Isuzu Ute Australia will offer a wide range of genuine accessories for its all-new D-Max at launch next month, with around 50 add-on components designed inhouse for the third-generation ute. All add-ons come with a three-year/100,000km warranty too, as long as they are fitted by an authorised Isuzu Ute dealer when purchased in conjunction with…
Ford Australia has expanded the MY20 Ranger ute line-up once again, with the XL Special Edition the latest addition alongside an extra-cost Fully Loaded package for the XLT grade as well as other new options for existing variants. Now on sale, the XL Special Edition is available in a single variant, a 4×4 dual-cab chassis…
Isuzu’s hotly-anticipated all-new D-Max ute will cost up to $6100 more than its predecessor, depending on variant, but the brand thinks the jump in price is justified in the new-generation model. Of course, the increases are dependent on body style and spec, so check out our full pricing story to see exactly how much each…
According to Mercedes-Benz, “modern luxury attains the next level in the interior of the S-Class”, which will officially enter its seventh generation upon its reveal on September 2, with Australian deliveries expected to start next year. Ahead of the new upper-large sedan’s reveal, though, Mercedes-Benz has once again released more details on it, this time…
Audi has revealed the next-generation S3 Sportback hatchback and sedan, with the hot pair to arrive in Australia in the second half of next year with the most potent engine tune available. The current-generation S3 is detuned from 221kW/400Nm in Europe to 213kW/380Nm in Australia due to Audi’s ‘hot climate’ classification for the country, but…
Jeep Australia has announced it will bring back the sought-after Wrangler two-door in high-spec Rubicon trim, but in a strictly-limited release of 40 cars. It is the first time Jeep has offered the short wheelbase two-door in Australia in Rubicon form on the latest ‘JL’ underpinnings, expanding the body style from the entry-level Overland. The…
As part of an update, Toyota Australia has increased the pricing of the most popular passenger car in Australia, the Corolla. Petrol and hybrid versions are up $560 and $1060 respectively, meaning the Corolla range now starts from $23,895 plus on-road costs and reaches $34,695 (see full pricing table below). A Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed…
Toyota Australia has increased the C-HR’s pricing as part of an update for the small SUV. All C-HR variants are up $750, meaning the line-up now kicks off from $30,290 plus on-road costs and tops out at $37,190 (see full pricing table below). Speaking to CarsGuide, a Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed a minor update for…
Will the Hyundai Venue’s price need to slip under $20,000 again for buyers to flock to dealers? That is the big question for the brand’s light SUV, as it faces some further improvements in the not-too-distant future. These follow on from minor specification adjustments announced last week, that are designed to make the boxy crossover…
Is this our first look at the new Toyota GR 86 or Subaru BRZ? According to multiple reports, one of next-generation sports car twins is behind the camouflage of the developmental mule seen here. A video of the GR 86/BRZ was posted to Instagram by user Kystify, with it reportedly showing the sports car testing…
Japanese media outlets have published new images of the incoming 2021 Subaru Levorg, apparently leaked by local dealer network. The images include the not-before-seen cabin, which includes a large tablet-style 11.6-inch multimedia touchscreen, as seen in the US-market Liberty and soon-to-arrive-in-Australia Outback, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a new flat-bottom steering wheel,…
Toyota Australia has increased the pricing of the LandCruiser 200 Series upper-large SUV. All LandCruiser 200 Series variants are now $806 dearer, meaning the ageing off-road icon’s range now starts from $80,996 plus on-road costs and reaches $124,396 (see full pricing table below). Speaking to CarsGuide, a Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed no changes have been…
Toyota Australia has increased the pricing of the best-selling new vehicle on the market, the RAV4 mid-size SUV. All RAV4 variants are now $1300 dearer, meaning the mid-size SUV’s line-up now kicks off from $32,290 plus on-road costs and tops out at $48,790 (see full pricing table below). A Toyota Australia spokesperson told CarsGuide no…
Tradies, surfies and van fans look out. Ford is set to return to the Australian small van scene in 2022 with the release of the all-new Transit Connect. To be based on the equally box-fresh and slightly bigger Volkswagen C5-series Caddy, which debuted in Europe back in February and is due sometime next year, the…
The Toyota C-HR looks set to defy international rumours and live on in the Japanese giant’s line-up, despite a wave of new SUVs coming that has left some questioning its future. That’s the word from Toyota Australia’s sales and marketing chief, who told CarsGuide there was “no plan” to ditch the C-HR, even when the…
Further details of Nissan’s revival plans and global market repositioning have come to light thanks to a report from industry source Automotive News. The report, which cites sources from within the US arm of Nissan as well as quotes from brand COO Ashwani Gupta, detailed the future of many nameplates in the brand’s international line-up,…
Nissan’s Pathfinder large SUV will undergo a radical facelift in 2021, according to a report published by industry source Automotive News. The article cites “a source familiar with product plans” inside the brand’s US-market operation, who told the outlet: “There’s not one bit of that car that would remind you of the current Pathfinder.” The…