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FORD RANGER WILDTRAK X

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And now something very special for those who love driving small pickup trucks. The first-ever Ford Ranger Wildtrak X combines premium Ranger technology, upmarket features and comfort with enhanced equipment levels. Ranger Wildtrak X features exclusive 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels, black wheel-arch flares, black front nudge bar with LED light bar. It also has a snorkel to take full advantage of Ranger’s best-in-class 800mm water wading, as well as to combat dusty roads that can clog up the engine’s air filter. Inside, premium features include leather-appointed seating with Wildtrak orange… Read more

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NEW BMW 1 SERIES: FIRST DETAILS

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BMW Australia advises that the all-new BMW 1 Series will be in Australia later this year at a date to yet to be revealed. The third generation 1 Series will initially be sold with two models, the 118i priced at $42,990 and $63,990 for M135i xDrive. On-road costs have to be added to these figures. Powered will be provided by BMW TwinPower Turbo engines, including the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever in a road car from BMW, the M135i xDrive. As previously used only on the BMW i3 pure-electric car,… Read more

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ALL-NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER

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New Land Rover Defender is finally here – and it looks like a Defender. Some had feared it would be thoroughly modernised, perhaps even streamlined. But that would have created a storm of complaints from those defending the Defender and thankfully it didn’t happen. To quote Land Rover design chief, Gerry McGovern: “The new Defender is respectful of its past but is not harnessed by it. This is a new Defender for a New Age.” The model names are as before: 110 and 90, but these numbers no longer indicate… Read more

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JAGUAR XJ 2010 – 2018

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2013 Jaguar XJR

The all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ has sleek, almost futuristic, lines. Externally, the ‘Jaguar grille’ was the only major carryover from the past. Though the body has ultra-modern styling, the interior has could be optioned with traditional leather-and-wood options – the best of both worlds that please the traditionalists who loved the original XJ models. There’s a nice wrap-around effect that carries the dash area neatly into the doors. So good is the shape of the 2010 Jaguar XJ that it’s largely unchanged nine years later. There were minor facelifts in… Read more

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LIMITED EDITION JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE UPLAND

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Jeep Australia is importing an exclusive run of 44 units to its flagship lineup; the Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland. Grand Cherokee Upland is only offered with two exterior paint options; Bright White and Diamond Black. Highlights include ’Desert Sky’ blue accent exterior badging. ‘Desert Sky’ blue accent stitching features throughout the cabin, along the centre arm rest console, steering wheel and side door armrest. There’s an 8.4-inch Uconnect navigation system. It rides on exclusive 20-inch 5-spoke black alloy wheels with ‘Jeep’ centre caps and Goodyear All-Terrain Wrangler tyres. Safety features… Read more

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FORD FOCUS ST

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The new-generation Ford Focus ST will be fully-imported from Germany, and will be on sale in Australia in 2020 with an MLP of $44,690 for the six-speed manual. A seven-speed paddleshift automatic is offered as a no-cost-option. The new all-aluminium 2.3-litre, turbocharged engine is the most potent ever offered in a Focus ST. It has 206 kW of power at 5,500 rpm – an increase of 22 kW over the outgoing Focus ST. Torque is 360 Nm (previously to 420 Nm). Focus ST has a honeycomb front grille, with unique… Read more

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2019 MAZDA6 WAGON IS STYLISH AND PRACTICAL

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Conventional station wagons are becoming something of a rarity nowadays with buyer preferences firmly locked into SUVs of various shapes and sizes. Almost all the wagons that remain have adopted the coupe-like Euro styling that distinguishes them from the typical SUV not only with a more stylish design but also by making them more enjoyable to drive and, with their lower centre of gravity, safer with than the typically boxy SUV. Mazda is hedging its bets by selling some of the most popular SUVs while still persevering with a wagon… Read more

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HYUNDAI KONA: EXTRA SAFETY

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Hyundai Kona for 2020 has additional standard equipment as part of the Hyundai SmartSense suite of technologies. Every Kona model has Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems as standard. The 2020 Kona Elite and Highlander variants continue to feature a camera and radar-based City/Urban/ Interurban FCA system with a Pedestrian Detection function. In addition, every 2020 Kona model features a Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system that progressively provides warnings and then steering intervention to help keep the SUV within the lane markings. Also standard is the… Read more

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FORD PERFORMANCE FIESTA ST

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Ford Performance Fiesta ST new-generation model will debut in Australia in the first quarter of 2020. For the first time it will be offered with a five-door body. Powered by a 134 kW / 240 Nm turbocharged engine it will have selectable Drive Modes, and Performance Pack with Limited-Slip Differential (LSD), Launch Control. Also standard is the much talked about Ford-patented force vectoring springs for sharper turn-in, responsiveness and engagement. Infotainment will see SYNC 3 as standard and there’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility as well as built-in… Read more

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MUSSO APPEAL GOES TO GREATER LENGTHS

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To cut a long story short, SsangYong is making a push to extend its reach into the ute market with a long wheelbase Musso. But there’s more to it than that. The South Korean auto maker plans to expand its stake in Australia with up to 50 Aussie outlets by year’s end. The new Musso XLV, which can be loaded up with 1262 litres of cargo in an extended tray, according to the maker, combines high levels of safety, creature comforts, off-road performance and, last but not least, a segment-leading… Read more