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Hyundai i30 Cross Wagon 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under 2008 Sydney, Car News, Hyundai, Motor Shows

Hyundai unveiled its new i30 CW (Cross Wagon) at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, alongside an array of 2009 Hyundai models now going on sale.

The i30 CW is based on the i30 hatch but offers greater luggage capacity and a slightly longer wheelbase, contained within attractive new external styling.

Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under 2008 Sydney, Car News, Motor Shows, Volkswagen

The beautiful Volkswagen Passat CC has made its first local appearance at the Australian International Motor Show this afternoon.

Its fully independent body design, four sporty individually sculpted seats, impressive powertrain systems and technology worthy of the luxury class, meld together to offer a unique choice in its market segment.

Lexus LF-Xh concept & IS 250C 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under 2008 Sydney, Car News, Concepts, Lexus, Motor Shows

Lexus has unveiled its LF-Xh hybrid SUV concept and lifted the lid off its IS 250 with a new convertible model straight from the Paris Show.
 
The all-wheel drive LF-Xh features a V6 petrol engine mated to an electric hybrid drive system.

Skoda Octavia Scout 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under 2008 Sydney, Car News, Motor Shows, Skoda

Skoda is broadening the appeal of its Octavia line-up even further with the introduction of an exciting new product – Octavia Scout 4X4.

The Scout will see Skoda enter the compact SUV segment and is designed for drivers who demand equal measures of practicality and individuality. The Octavia Scout 4X4 model features all [...]

Nissan Mixim concept 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under 2008 Sydney, Concepts, Motor Shows, Nissan

Nissan’s Mixim looks like no other small city car. The dramatic swept-back wraparound windscreen is the dominant feature, inspired by a crash helmet’s visor. The flowing roofline finishes at a sharply truncated rear hatch. Large scissor-hinged doors encroach into the roof making access easy.

Behind the F1-style, centrally mounted driver’s seat are two passenger [...]

Mazda Taiki concept 2008 AIMS

Mazda has staked its claim for top billing at the Australian International Motor Show by displaying its amazing Taiki concept car.
 
Taiki is one of an acclaimed series of design studies unveiled by Mazda in recent years. It is an exercise in advanced aerodynamics that hints at a future generation of more sustainable sports cars.

Suzuki Kizashi 3 concept 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under 2008 Sydney, Car News, Concepts, Motor Shows, Suzuki

Suzuki is set to steal the limelight at this year’s Australian International Motor Show when it unveils the latest in its acclaimed Kizashi series of concept cars.
 
Kizashi 3 previews Suzuki’s plans to enter the hotly contested medium passenger car segment with a high performance sports sedan.

Suzuki Alto 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under 2008 Sydney, Car News, Motor Shows, Suzuki

Suzuki Australia today confirmed the all-new Alto would join the Suzuki model line-up next year.

The fifth and smallest member of its acclaimed line-up of world strategic models, the new Alto combines eye-catching style and easy urban mobility with great performance in terms of fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions.

Elfin Type 5 Clubman 2008 AIMS

Elfin Sports Cars has officially unveiled the next phase in its already impressive range of sports cars at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, Australia with the debut of a new four cylinder Showcar.
 
To be known as the ‘Type 5’ Clubman, the all new Elfin promises to deliver exciting levels of performance at [...]

Mitsubishi Ralliart Lancer 2008 AIMS

Mitsubishi has unveiled the highly anticipated new Ralliart Lancer, a model which is set to compete directly with the standard Impreza WRX for the first time.
 
Available in both sedan and sportback guise, the Ralliart Lancer is powered by a slightly detuned version of the Evolution’s 2.0-litre turbocharged engine.

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under 2008 Sydney, Car News, Lancer, Mitsubishi, Motor Shows

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has unveiled the first production vehicles and announced Australian specifications and pricing for its all-new Lancer Sportback hatch at the Australian International Motor Show.

Launching the vehicle at the Sydney Show, Mitsubishi’s president and chief executive officer, Robert McEniry, said the arrival of the all-new Lancer Sportback completed the wide-ranging and [...]

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