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MASERATI CHANGES AND UPGRADES FOR 2021

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Maserati has renewed the entire range with the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante SUV with styling refreshes and a substantial upgrade to the multimedia system in terms of both appearance and technology. The MY21 versions feature a new front grille and the rear light clusters. The latter have a boomerang shape inspired by that of the late1990s by Giugiaro’s 3200 GT. MASERATI GHIBLIThis new front grille is characterised by a distinctive feature: the Maserati tuning fork. It comes in chrome in the GranLusso trim and in even more aggressive, sportier Black… Read more

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SKODA SCALA FIRST DETAILS

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The Skoda Scala is a new compact SUV that’s offered with a 110TSI turbo-petrol engine, driven through either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission. New Scala comes with a Launch Edition to introduce it to potential Aussie buyers. Standard exterior features include full LED tail lights with dynamic (sweeping) rear indicators, 18-inch alloy wheels and tinted privacy glass. It comes with adaptive cruise control, automatic tailgate and Smartlink integration with Apple Carplay and Android Auto. A Virtual Cockpit, with a 10.25-inch high-definition colour display is standard across… Read more

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HYUNDAI KONA UPGRADES

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Hyundai’s Kona SUV has been refreshed and upgraded for 2021. The most interesting news is the introduction of sporty new N Line models. The Kona N Line and N Line Premium are powered by a new, 146kW SmartStream 1.6 turbo-petrol engine. It sits beside a double-clutch auto that drives all four wheels. It has a sports-tuned chassis with a multi-link rear suspension. The range-opening Kona, and the Kona Active, Elite and Highlander have a new SmartStream 2.0-litre petrol engine driving the front wheels. A high-performance Kona N will be here… Read more

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FACELIFTED PEUGEOT 3008 AND 5008

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Facelifted Peugeot 3008 and 5008 will be launched in Australia at a date yet to be announced in the coming months. Full Australian specifications and pricing will be released closer to the on-sale date, in the meantime here is what we have been told. A new frameless grille features at the front. At the rear it will have LED lights include a ‘3D lion claw’ lighting signature and scrolling indicators. The lights feature a smoked glass lens, extending the black boot strip on either side of the vehicle. A 10-colour… Read more

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BMW M5 CS

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The all-new BMW M5 CS will reach Australian roads and race circuits from the middle of this year. BMW Group Australia has secured 20 vehicles for local enthusiasts with vehicles available to secure exclusively online via BMW Shop (shop.bmw.com.au). BMW Shop facilitates the reservation by requesting a $5,000 deposit, after which the order is placed and customer’s preferred dealer informed to carry out consultation and eventual hand over and delivery later this year. The M5 CS has a 4.4-litre M TwinPower Turbo V8 that produces 467kW, an increase of 7kW… Read more

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MINI HATCH AND CONVERTIBLE CHANGES FOR 2021

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MINI has announced multiple changes to the Hatch and Convertible model for 2021. The MINI 3-door Hatch has a revised front grille which is accentuated by a black surround. Interestingly peripheral elements are reduced in size to further add emphasis to the bold grille; the position lights are replaced by vertical air inlets pushed to the outer corners of the front fascia. Their new shape also aids aerodynamics. “The new Multitone Roof for the MINI is not only the most expressive form of contrast paint to date, it also takes… Read more

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KIA STONIC COMING DOWNUNDER

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Kia Stonic has been described by the local importer as “a sporty urban crossover”. It’s not a new model, having been on sale overseas since 2017, but we will get the recently upgraded model. The Stonic has an 8-inch audio-visual unit with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity on the S trim only. However, wireless connectivity is not available on Sport and GT-Line trims where satellite navigation backed by 10-year Mapcare and SUNA traffic services support is included. Bluetooth connectivity permits simultaneous pairing of up to two smartphones for… Read more

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NISSAN DUALIS and QASHQAI 2008 – 2019

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The ‘dual’ in Nissan Dualis signifies its dual-purpose nature, a crossover between a family hatchback and a compact 4WD. It has Nissan’s All-mode transmission so has decent traction on bush tracks, as well as on slippery sealed surfaces. It has higher than average ground clearance for a hatchback, but it isn’t as high as a ‘real’ 4WD. Nissan gave the Dualis a major makeover in April 2010. Every visible body component forward of the windscreen was new, with the revised bonnet giving it a bolder look and improved aerodynamics. Inside,… Read more

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LS 500 AND HYBRID LS 500H F SPORT UPGRADED

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Lexus has updated its LS flagship sedan to provide elevated levels of comfort, quietness and overall refinement. It has an elegant new grille, front bumper and taillight accents, as well as new high-grade LED headlights featuring advanced BladeScan adaptive high-beam technology for more precise illumination. New multi-layered urethane seat cushioning features a top layer of low-resilience material that adapts to the occupant’s body. A new widescreen 12.3-inch touch-display is now integrated to provide simpler control of the 23-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system. Suspension modifications are designed to produce an… Read more

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MAZDA6 UPDATES

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Mazda has announced updates to the Mazda6 sedan and wagon ranges that will go on sale in March 2021. Both GT SP and Atenza models now feature ‘Turbo’ exterior badging. A Polymetal Grey Metallic finish has been added to the Mazda6’s exterior colour palette and is now available across the range. Both GT SP and Atenza variants have a turbo-petrol 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 170kW at 5,000rpm. There’s strong 420Nm torque figure from 2,000rpm. A specific six-speed automatic transmission is used for this application, featuring sportier gear and final drive… Read more