Tag Archives: Diesel

Great Wall X200 diesel on sale in Australia

The Great Wall X200 is now on sale in Australia, adding a diesel option to the Chinese brand’s SUV range.   The Great Wall X200 is priced from $25,990 driveaway, making it the cheapest four-wheel drive diesel in Australia (the next cheapest is t

Jaguar XF embarks on US Coast to Coast challenge

Jaguar kicked off an ambitious 4500km drive yesterday across 11 US states. The drive itself may not be all that challenging, but Jaguar has shipped an XF 2.2D across to New York to see what kind of economy is possible from the remarkable engine.

MINI Cooper D Countryman Review

So, you want a MINI, but don't want it to be mini? Then the MINI Cooper Countryman is for you. It takes all the good aspects of the MINI - fun handling, funky looks, curvy interior, economical engine - and transplants them into a bigger packag

Nissan Dualis diesel coming mid-2012

Nissan Australia has confirmed a 2012 mid-year arrival for a Nissan Dualis diesel variant. With over 20,000 Dualis' sold in Australia since the model's launch in 2008, Nissan Australia is looking at expanding its marketshare with diesel power plants

Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Review

[brightcove video="1343005756001" /] Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel with Intelligent Stop/Start and 8-speed ZF automatic transmission 140kW/450Nm: Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Luxury: $78,900 (Manufacturer’s List Price) Jaguar XF

Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel launches in Australia

Jaguar has today launched their most fuel-efficient car with the Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel. The 2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel is not only the company’s most frugal car ever, but it also represents an opportunity for the brand to target a new wave of

Renault Megane Hatch Diesel Review

Renault Megane Hatch Diesel 1.5-litre dCi 110 DPF diesel engine 81kW/240Nm, six-speed EDC (Efficient Dual-Clutch) transmission: Renault Megane Hatch Diesel Dynamique: $27,490 Renault Megane Hatch Diesel Privilege: $32,490 (Manufacturer’s List

Ford Territory Diesel vs Petrol Review

Models Tested: Ford Territory TS RWD Petrol ($46,990), Ford Territory TX RWD Diesel ($43,240) and Ford Territory Titanium RWD Diesel ($58,240). It has been quite some time in the making, but it’s finally here. Partly funded by $42 million from

MINI Cooper D Review

Model Tested: 2011 MINI Cooper D; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed manual; two-door hatchback CarAdvice Rating: If it's a fun-to-efficiency ratio you're looking for from a car, then there are quite a few to choose from. Th

Jaguar XJ D Review

Blissfully stylish and totally in your face. The all new Jaguar XJ. Model Tested: 2010 Jaguar XJ Diesel; 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged diesel six-cylinder; six-speed automatic $198,800 Options: None fitted. CarAdvice Rating: I’ve