Suzuki Grand Vitara Review & Road Test

Is this Vitara as grand as it claims to be?

Model Tested:

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara V6 Prestige; 3.2-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; wagon – $40,490*

Off-road credentials; sonorous V6; feature list
Rear leg room; dated styling
CarAdvice Rating:
Grand Vitara…it’s a big claim, especially for an SUV which lives in a segment littered with models from various [...]

Kia Sorento Review

2010 Kia Sorento First Steer Review

There was a famous advertising campaign by a rental company in the United States some time ago that depicts the attitude of some large multi-nationals. The advert read “We are number 2, so we try harder”. This is a very good way to explain why sister companies Hyundai and Kia [...]

Mitsubishi Outlander gets aggressive new look

Mitsubishi’s 2010 Model Year Outlander has hit the showrooms with aggressive new styling, a more advanced drivetrain and upgraded features.

Outlander now features Mitsubishi’s trademark “jet fighter” grille, and a host of new comfort, convenience and safety appointments.
Improvements to the Outlander’s engineering include the addition of Hill Start Control to automatic transmission models and Super All [...]

Mitsubishi limited edition Outlander ACTiV

Mitsubishi have today announced the release of a limited edition Outlander dubbed ACTiV.

With added interior and exterior appointments to enhance its style, functionality and safety, ACTiV is available with Mitsubishi’s 2.4-litre MIVEC engine and will be mated to either a five-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission.

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Peugeot 4007 confirmed for Australia

Peugeot Australia has confirmed plans to bring the 4007 SUV to Australia by November this year.

The 4007, which has already gone on sale in Europe, is based on the same platform as the Mitsubishi Outlander and is built by Mitsubishi in Japan.

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Mitsubishi recalls Lancer/Outlander

Mitsubishi Motors Australia is to recall more than 20,000 Lancer and Outlander vehicles to repair a potential brake problem.

There have been no reported incidents of the problem within Australia and the national recall is precautionary.

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Mitsubishi Outlander GT evokes Evo

Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi says that building on the success of its Outlander soft-roader, Mitsubishi Motors North America today conducted the world debut of a distinctive new model that takes the compact SUV to another new level of performance and sportiness – the Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype.

The all-new design study is the centre piece of the [...]

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander RX special edition

Mitsubishi has released a special edition version of its Outlander SUV which boasts a raft of aesthetic, functional and safety-oriented extras.

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 147TSI Review

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 147TSI Review & Road Test

It’s turbo time for Tiguan
Model Tested:

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 147TSI, 2.0-litre turbo petrol, six-speed automatic, 4MOTION wagon – $42,990 (RRP)

Options:

Metallic Paint $790; Bi-Xenon Headlamps $1990; RNS510 Satellite Navigation with RVC Plus & Dynaudio $4,280; CD Changer $790; 18-inch Alloy Wheels $,490; Alarm System $590; Sunroof $1990; Park Assistance $890 [...]

Bushranger 4WD gear gets serious with SUVs

words and photography  Anthony Crawford
There’s no reason why you can’t cross the Simpson Desert in your Subaru Forester or Kia Sportage provided you have the right equipment on board.

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Aspire

Mitsubishi has given Australian drivers moving out of petrol-hungry ‘big-six’ sedans something to aspire to, a more powerful, more luxurious version of its big-selling Lancer called, the Aspire.

-David Twomey
Announcing the new model today, Mitsubishi said the new Lancer Aspire was designed to widen the appeal of the Lancer range, which includes three well-equipped sedans and [...]

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