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All-new Mitsubishi Pajero to be a luxury LandCruiser? Forget the LC300, this all-new off-road 4WD could be aiming for the Lexus LX - reports
By Andrew Chesterton · 14 Jul 2024
Forget the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, the reborn Mitsubishi Pajero is reportedly set to dial up the luxury, making it more of a rival for the Lexus LX and LandRover Defender, according to new reports.
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New Mitsubishi Pajero powers up! Reborn seven-seat off-road icon to pump out a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series-taming 285kW - reports
By Andrew Chesterton · 08 Jul 2024
The new Mitsubishi Pajero will be a potent plug-in powerhouse, with the reborn icon to pump out some 285kW, out-punching the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and Lexus LX, according to new reports.The new model is now all-but confirmed, with the brand global
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Best SUVs arriving in 2024
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jul 2024
As the most popular body style in Australia, it's little wonder there is an avalanche of fresh SUVs coming to local shores in 2024.
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MG not worried about new budget Chinese carmakers as it prepares new-model onslaught, including a seven-seat SUV to tackle Kia Sorento, Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa Fe
By Dom Tripolone · 17 Jun 2024
MG has firmly established itself as a mainstream brand and it believes an influx of new products will help drive more growth and ward off fresh Chinese competition.
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Seven best seven-seat luxury cars in Australia
By Stephen Ottley · 14 Jun 2024
The rise of luxury SUVs has driven the increasing amount of luxury family cars, whereas previously it was five-seat sedans like the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class, nowadays you can choose from the likes of the BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Land Rover Defender 130 and more.
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GWM Tank 500 2024 review: Lux Hybrid - off-road test
By Marcus Craft · 11 Jun 2024
Chinese-made vehicles continue to arrive here, packed with features and offering impressive value-for-money opportunities for anyone looking for a sharply-priced 4WD that's comfortable and capable.The GWM Tank 300 impressed us and now the Tank 500 hits our shores. It represents a first for Australia because the Tank 500 is a petrol-hybrid 4WD. So, what's it like? Wouldn't you like to know...
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New Toyota Prado's big price jump: 2025 Toyota Prado Australian prices revealed as it gears up to take on the Nissan Patrol, Ford Everest and GWM Tank 500
By Dom Tripolone · 27 May 2024
Toyota has revealed prices for the new Prado 4WD ahead of its arrival in showrooms later this year.The rugged off-roader range kicks off at $72,500 (before on-road costs) for the entry-level GX grade. This is a jump of $10,000 compared to the outgoing version.It rises to $79,990 for the GXL variant, $87,400 for the VX grade, $92,770 for the off-road focused Altitude and tops out at $99,990 for the Kakadu.Toyota Australia’s Vice president of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the new 4WD is a big improvement over the outgoing model.“Customers in this segment are continually upgrading their expectations and will appreciate the inherent value in the new range with its head-turning looks, impressive technologies, latest off-road features, optimum blend of performance and efficiency, and even greater creature comforts,” Mr Hanley said.“The 2024 LandCruiser Prado will build on the model’s reputation as one of Australia’s best-loved vehicles, equally capable and comfortable whether taking owners across the outback or on the school run,” he added.The new Prado brings butch looks to match its rough-and-tumble capabilities.It’s a big square-jawed rig, with black cladding on the hardwearing external surfaces, chunky wheel arches and big blocky T-O-Y-O-T-A badging. It’ll be hard to miss when it lands on our roads.All variants will be powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine paired with 48-volt V-Active technology (that Toyota does not call a mild hybrid) matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission.The same set-up is found in this year’s HiLux where it makes 150kW and 500Nm.Unlike Toyota’s other hybrid vehicles the small electric motor never drives the wheels, instead it’s used to power the starter motor and other electrical components.Every model has full time four-wheel drive with low-range transfer case, a locking centre differential and a 3500kg braked towing capacity.Prado GX buyers can expect 18-inch alloy wheels, LED head lights and a glass hatch on the tailgate.A big 12.3-inch multimedia screen is paired with a 7.0-inch digital information screen for the driver.GXL variants add a third row of seats, roof rails and silver exterior highlights on the front and rear bumper.There are luxe items such as a power adjustable driver’s seat and heating and ventilation for front passengers. Connectivity is boosted with a wireless device charger and extra USB charging ports.The Prado VX builds on this with synthetic leather upholstery, 20-inch alloy wheels, fully digital driver display, 14-speaker JBL stereo and a refrigerated centre console box among other items.An off-road focused Altitude variant is new to the Prado range and is five seats only. The Altitude's 18-inch alloy wheels are wrapped in beefier all-terrain tyres and it includes hardware upgrades such as a locking rear differential and a new sway-bar disconnect feature that allows for increased wheel articulation when covering rough terrain.The Kakadu dials up the luxury with a panoramic moon roof, heated and ventilated rear seats, heated steering wheel, digital rear vision mirror, head-up display and limited-slip rear differential. 
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Kia Carnival GT-Line 2024 review: snapshot
By Andrew Chesterton · 26 May 2024
The flagship GT-Line ($70,680 petrol, $72,910 diesel) sits atop the Kia Carnival range in Australia, and such builds on the other models’ equipment list with dual-projection headlights, a heated steering wheel, a 12-speaker BOSE sound system, ventilated seats up front, a big head-up display and a digital rear-view mirror, along with a slightly better interior treatment and the return of the auto window and powered seat to the passenger side of the car.There is seating for up to eight, and at 175cm, there was ample room for me in the middle row, and you can configure the cabin to your liking, too. You can slide the row on rails, for example, to prioritise leg room where you need it, and the middle seat folds down to reveal cupholders in a kind of hard plastic travel tray.But even in the third row I could easily get comfortable, though head room begins to get a little tighter. There are cupholders and USB connection points, too, and I can honestly say you could send full-size humans back there and not feel overly guilty about it.The petrol engine is what I reckon is the lesser of the two ICE options — a 3.5-litre petrol V6, producing a rev-happy 216kW and 355Nm. The better option, I think, is the 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel, which makes 148kW and 440Nm, and just suits the nature of the car a little better.Both pair with an eight-speed automatic, and send their power to the front tyres.
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Kia Carnival GT-Line Lite 2024 review: snapshot
By Andrew Chesterton · 24 May 2024
The GT-Line Lite is the second-from-top variant in the Carnival range, sitting below only the flagship GT-Line.As such, the GT-Line Lite ($66,350 petrol, $68,580 diesel) is fitted with bigger 19-inch alloy wheels, scores LED interior lighting, gets a dual-pane auto sunroof and some chrome embellishments on the exterior. The trade-off, though, is that the powered windows are now for the driver only, as is the powered front seat. It also gets the twin 12.3-inch screens taking care of multimedia and driving info duties.The key practicality perk here, though, is space, and lots of it. At 175cm, there was ample room for me in the middle row, and you can configure the cabin to your liking, too. You can slide the row on rails, for example, to prioritise leg room where you need it, and the middle seat folds down to reveal cupholders in a kind of hard plastic travel tray.But even in the third row I could easily get comfortable, though head room begins to get a little tighter. There are cupholders and USB connection points, too, and I can honestly say you could send full-size humans back there and not feel overly guilty about it.Part of the change package for this update Carnival is in its safety kit, some of which simply wasn’t available when Kia launched its predecessor.Which is why every model now gets a centre side airbag, Forward Collision Assist AEB, Rear Occupant Alert, Trailer Stability Assist and front parking sensors, joining the rear ones that were already there.Sport+ Models and up now add a Blind Spot View Monitor and rain-sensing wipers, as well as rear AEB through the Parking Collision Avoidance function.Also standard are Lane Keep Assist, with Lane Follow Assist, multi-collision braking, a speed-limit warning (which you will turn off) and a reversing camera.
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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Elite 2024 review: snapshot
By Tom White · 24 May 2024
Chery’s Tiggo 8 Pro Max is its mid-size seven seat SUV, which competes with mainstream rivals like the Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, and Honda CR-V.
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