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KIA EV4 GT-LINE GOES THE DISTANCE

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  Don’t mention the war: It’s hard to ignore these words from that other comedian Basil Fawlty with the electric vehicle light burning brightly over a Middle East farrago of Trumpian intensity. Fossil fuel is flagging in the power play for car sales with the Strait of Hormuz on drip feed to oil tankers and cargo carriers, leaving EVs with an inside run against the internal combustion engine mob. How prescient then that Kia has added a sedan to an already diverse line-up of non-ICE vehicles. The EV4 Sedan joins… Read more

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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER EXCEED TOURER

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You can understand why Japanese and Korean car makers continue to rollout petrol- only models. Not all buyers want or can afford the cost of an electric vehicle, although that is the way the market is ultimately heading. With a barrage of competition from cheaper Chinese rivals, anything they can do to pick up a few extra sales is fast becoming essential. And so, we have the top of the range Outlander Exceed Tourer, powered by a 2.5- litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, with all the bells and whistles to… Read more

Skoda adds RS power to electric Enyaq

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Škoda is adding a touch of spice to the Enyaq lineup with the addition of the Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS, its most powerful production EVs to date. With two electric motors and producing maximum of 250kW of power and 545Nmof torque, the dash from 0-100km/h takes a quick 5.4 seconds. The Enyaq RS SUV is priced from $75,490, the Enyaq Coupé RS is priced from $76,490, plus on-roads. Drive‑away deals will be announced closer to launch. With a 79 kWh battery, dual motors and four‑wheel drive, the Enyaq… Read more

Farizon’s new electric van built for work

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Another car maker has come forward with a fully electric delivery van. The Chinese V7E comes from Geely’s commercial arm Farizon, but will be distributed by Jameel Motors Australia. Geely’s other brands include Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Smart and of course Geely Auto itself. V7E is reportedly designed for high-frequency city deliveries, targeted at couriers, city fleets and businesses. It will compete with the likes of LDV eDeliver 7 and 9, Mercedes‑Benz eVito, Peugeot e‑Expert, Ford E‑Transit and the Renault Master E‑Tech. With 6.95 cu m of cargo volume, a… Read more

GAC adds #4 to the menu

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GAC’s Aion UT has gone on sale and if you get in quick, you can get one for a bit off. The small, city-focused EV is a blend of form and function, with a range of up to 430km (WLTP). It comes in two grades, Premium and Luxury, priced from $31,990 (or $30,990 driveaway if you order one before April 9). The Luxury model is $35,990 (or $35,990 driveaway before the same date). The first 600 buyers will also get a bonus bonus 10A granny charger and 22kW wall box…. Read more

Limited edition RS 3 end of the line for ferocious five

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Audi is offering a limited edition RS 3 to mark 50 years and the end of the line for its legendary five-cylinder engine. Limited to 750 examples, just 18 of which are bound for Oz, the RS 3 Competition Limited combines expressive design with matte carbon-fibre elements. When the Audi RS2 Avant debuted with the first RS five-cylinder engine in 1994, it had white instrument dials. Harking back to those days, the digital instruments of the Competition Limited also feature a white background. The turbocharged 2.5-litre in-line five boasts 294kW… Read more

iX3 marks return of the Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV)

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BMW coined the term Sports Activity Vehicle with the launch of the first X5 in 1999. The term is making a comeback with the launch of the all-electric iX3 and launch version, the iX3 50 xDrive — due mid-year. Priced from $109,900 plus on-roads, it will have an impressive WLTP range of up to 805km, not to mention 345kW of power and 645Nm of torque.  It comes standard with M Sport Package and is able to sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.9-seconds on the way to a top speed of 210km/h…. Read more

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TOYOTA YARIS CROSS IS CUTE, COMPACT AND CAPABLE

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As the name suggests, the Toyota Yaris Cross is a crossover version of the popular Yaris small hatchback bulked up to provide access to the booming compact SUV market segment Launched here in late-2020 Yaris Cross is available in four grades: GX, GXL, Urban and GR Sport. The first three models each come with the choice of two- or four-wheel drive. GR Sport is 2WD only. Originally available with the choice of petrol or hybrid powertrains, effective from the 2024 upgrade, all Yaris Cross variants are now exclusively hybrid. Prices… Read more

Look what they done to my Rolls ma!

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A wrap would have been easier, but Rolls-Royce opted for a hi-tech, laser-etched paint job for this one-off Phantom Arabesque. The inspiration for the design comes from Middle Eastern architecture in the form of traditional mashrabiya latticework. The mashrabiya pattern is reinterpreted in various ways: a laser-engraved bonnet, intricate Blackwood and Bolivar marquetry Gallery artwork a suite of Bespoke motifs subtly placed throughout the car. In an architectural setting, mashrabiya is built using intricately carved wooden screens that create privacy, allowing those inside to look out without being seen. The… Read more

Life-saving pacemaker for Suzuki Vitara

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Suzuki is preparing to launch its first fully-electric vehicle in Australia. The all-new e Vitara is expected in showrooms from June, but there’s no word on the price yet. It follows close on the heels of the dismissal one-star result achieved by Fronx in safety tests conducted by ANCAP. This at a time when Suzuki sales are down almost 30 per cent across the board year on year. The compact, five-seat e Vitara will be available in two variants, Motion and Ultra. The first is front-wheel drive, with a 49… Read more