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KIA EV6 IS A FULL ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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Kia Corporation has shown the first images of the EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle.It has a crossover look and is based on the Kia’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) as the Korean company moves towards electrification. Interior space is liberated by this platform, which offers increased space compared to previous Kia EVs based on existing model architecture. At the front, the EV6’s ‘Digital Tiger Face’, is based on Kia’s ‘Tiger Nose Grille’. A low air intake optimises air flow from the front, the air is channeled through and… Read more

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ALL NEW GENESIS GV70

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Genesis, the upmarket division of Hyundai, is about to import its first ever medium SUV to Australia. The Genesis GV70 is loaded with a host of features to try and get it well and truly established in our market. Every Genesis GV70 has a panorama sunroof, adjustable ambient lighting, an acoustic laminated windshield and front door glass, genuine leather-appointed seats and stitched leather-appointed dashboard and door trims. Entertainment come via a nine-speaker Genesis audio system. There’s wireless (Qi standard) smartphone charging. Inside are 12-way power adjustable front seats with heating… Read more

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MG ADDS PLUG-IN HYBRID TO ITS HS RANGE

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It was only a matter to time before Chinese vehicles started to make their presence felt on the Australian market and February saw a major step forward in that process with the MG brand breaking through into the top ten of overall sales for that month. Even more impressive is that it has been done with only three models in its range, the MG3 hatchback, ZS small SUV and HS mid-sized SUV. The release of the February sales figures coincided with the launch of the MG HS PHEV, the company’s… Read more

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NISSAN X-TRAIL UPGRADES

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Nissan X-Trail has received a wide range of specification changes, particularly in safety and infotainment. Probably the biggest change in this tech savvy world is that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the range. It has Nissan’s next-generation infotainment system that controlled though a new 7.0-inch touchscreen with updated graphics. On the safety front, Intelligent Driving Alert is now available with the ST-L grade and above. This system monitors input patterns during a period of driving to establish a baseline. After comparing subsequent driving characteristics relative to… Read more

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MAZDA CX-8 GETS INTERESTING UPDATE

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Mazda has announced updates to its CX-8 for 2021. The most interesting change is the offer of the Asaki LE models with is a ‘Captain’s Seats’ in the second row. These individual seats have power adjustment, there’s a central console between them. The console has twin cup holders and USB charging ports, while the luxurious seats themselves offer power adjustment as well as heating and ventilation functions. Following the successful introduction of the ‘Captain’s Seat’ layout in the Mazda CX-9, the new Asaki LE introduces the luxurious six-seat layout to… Read more

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2021 HYUNDAI SONATA N LINE

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The new 2021 Hyundai Sonata has arrived in Australia, at this stage it’s only in a single N Line specification. It has a suede and Nappa leather-trimmed cabin. There’s a large 12.3-inch LCD high resolution colour instrument cluster display. It’s paired with a 10.25-inch touchscreen satellite navigation multimedia unit. There are heated and ventilated, power-adjustable front seats, heated outboard rear seats, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, and a panoramic glass sunroof. Entertainment comes from a Bose Premium Audio. A large cascading grille extends between distinctive LED headlights and there are… Read more

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JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WILLYS

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Jeep Australia will import 130 special edition Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys, inspired by the original 1948 Willys Overland CJ-3A. “The Jeep Willys Overland CJ-3A is an off-road icon and we’re excited to offer a modern model to the market that features an array of 4×4 upgrades and unique styling that honours the Jeep heritage,” said Guillaume Drelon, Jeep Australia Director, Brand & Product Strategy. “Jeep owners have been able to experience the adventure, open-air freedom and off-road capability that the Willys has had to offer since 1948, and this is… Read more

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NEW HAVAL H6 IS ON ITS WAY TO AUSTRALIA

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An All-New Haval H6 medium SUV will go on sale in Australia in the second quarter of this year. Local testing has been underway for some time, though at this stage the Chinese maker won’t advise what changes have been made for our market. Simply saying that details will be provided at the time of its release to the press. Sitting on a completely new lightweight modular platform, the H6 will be the most technologically advanced SUV in the marque’s history. What we do know at this time is that… Read more

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SEVENTH-GENERATION MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS

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The seventh generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, has arrived in Australia and it’s crammed full of the latest in infotainment and technology. It’s slightly larger than the model it replaces. All external dimensions have grown, with the wheelbase extended by 71 mm in short, or standard wheelbase models, and by 51 mm in long wheelbase models. Very much high-tech machine, the new S-Class has second-generation MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience), with displays on up to five large screens, in part with OLED technology. Options for personalisation and intuitive operation are used… Read more

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NEW VEHICLE SALES: FEBRUARY 2021

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has released the new vehicle sales figures for February 2021. A total of 83,977 vehicles were sold in February 2021, across the period, up 5.1 per cent on February 2020 sales when 79,940 vehicles were sold. This positive result was reflected across all states and territories other than Victoria (down 8.7%), Tasmania (down 3.9%) and the ACT (down 38.3%) compared to February 2020. Year to date sales of 163,643 vehicles is up 7.9 per… Read more