CarExpert

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Instead, it’s available as an optional extra, which is slightly baffling given the circa-$150k drive-away asking price of this vehicle before options. If you purposely hit a bump on the passenger side you likely won’t even feel it on the driver’s side. What is the Land Rover Defender 130 like on the inside?

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Drive.com

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s bigger than a LandCruiser Prado, hybrid-powered, and offers stacks of tech for the asking price. But more importantly, the seats feel comfortable and well made, especially when you consider the asking price. But, balance that off against the asking price, and you might be able to forgive some of the flaws.

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CarExpert

MARCH 13, 2024

A highlight of this 2024 model year (MY24) update is a power and torque bump for the Silverado 2500 HD’s 6.6-litre The asking price of $163,000 before on-roads is also unchanged. litre Duramax V8 turbo-diesel engine. It now produces 350kW of power and 1322Nm of torque, up 18kW and 88Nm from the pre-update model.

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Autocar

JUNE 7, 2024

If anything, the Swift’s enhanced refinement makes it quieter over the bumps but it follows more of the road’s topography and becomes fidgety around town. The Renault scores extra points here for its typically French ride, its softer and longer-travel suspension dealing more adeptly with long-wave undulations and sharp ridges and potholes.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Both front seats are manually adjustable, which is also surprising given the car’s asking price, but you can lift up the front of the seat base and there’s also a thigh extender. For this vehicle’s asking price, you’d rightly expect standard wireless smartphone mirroring compatibility.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

I thought for the asking price of this BMW i5 there would be a better connection quality. It’s really hard to find any harder plastics, which is good given the car’s asking price. Every single urban road imperfection is soaked up by this setup, with the car even taking speed bumps on like a champ.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 28, 2024

That’s an additional $3550 in asking price. This gives a 30mm bump in wheel track, which is accommodated by some small, glossy fender flares. Externally the different suspension bumps your overall height up from 1888mm to 1914mm, which might make things tight in some garages. In return, you do get some tasty stuff.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2024

And while this updated model might have added in some more equipment, pricing has taken an upwards stab at the same time. Compared to the old $79,200 asking price for a V8-powered LandCruiser GXL Double-Cab, our tester starts from $83,500 with four-cylinder power. Is the Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series a safe car?

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Drive.com

MAY 6, 2024

With $54,090 drive-away on the sticker, the price of the Kia Sorento S diesel has been bumped up by a little over $3000 with the current new-look facelift. Insurance costs stay relatively low, thanks mostly to the lower asking price of this model. Our quote for a diesel 2024 Kia Sorento S costs $1612 per year to insure.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

But at $78,500 plus on-road costs, this likeable small SUV comes with a big asking price. litre unit and six-speed torque converter, this Tonale PHEV picks up an electric motor at the rear wheels and a 15.5kWh battery that bumps up performance markedly. But still, the asking price of this example is a tall order.

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CarExpert

MARCH 13, 2024

Certain bumps will be felt through the suspension and not through the steering wheel, which doesn’t quite feel right. Normal road lumps and bumps don’t affect the front passengers of large pickup too much because it has independent front suspension, though speed bumps do make things a little bouncy.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

However, the asking price gets pushed up by another $10,000, and fuel economy doesn’t seem to improve a whole lot (according to our initial tests). There’s a digital display of the same size in front of the driver, but it is a little more limited in terms of its functionality.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On top of the regular SP asking price of $67,990 (which is offered as a drive-away deal), the Pro Enhancement Pack adds on $7668 worth of asking price on top. A big part of the SP is stying, where it gets a combination of gloss black and grey for exterior elements.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This is surprising given the asking price. It handles pot-holed roads and speed bumps without too much fuss. This is a sporty convertible after all, so don’t go expecting oodles of stowage space. Around the back of the car the boot is opened and closed manually.

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CarExpert

APRIL 12, 2024

It can be firm over harsh bumps but floats over the majority. You can use the drive modes to dial up how the suspension reacts to bumps. Comfort glides over almost every single bump effortlessly and makes you feel like you’re on a cloud, whereas Sport stiffens things up – but not too much.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Kia ‘s largest internal combustion-engined (ICE) SUV on offer in Australia is the latest to undergo a facelift, which brings tweaks and new features all wrapped up in a package that commands a higher asking price. Around town every single urban bump is soaked up beautifully.

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CarExpert

JULY 28, 2024

With the current asking price of the Turbo variant on test here, more technology and higher quality materials are expected. For such a light car I also wasn’t expecting the suspension to be so firm and brittle over bumps and pimply metropolitan roads. Mid-corner bumps really upset the car too.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In order to improve the allure, Polestar has thrown in the optional (and costly) Pilot Pack and Plus Pack, and has attached a relatively sharp asking price at the same time. Electric cars are great in this regard already, but the Polestar 3 has an extra layer of insulation against road noise, vibrations and bumps.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The top-spec 2024 Cupra Formentor VZx is priced from $70,790 drive-away nationally. This brings the total asking price of our tester to $72,580 before on-roads. Other available optional extras that weren’t fitted to the car include a panoramic glass roof ($2150), the Brembo brake package ($4250), and matte paint ($2400).

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Highlights include a revised lineup with new nameplates and more standard equipment, as well as higher asking prices. There are a range of different drive modes that adjust how the shock absorbers react to bumps. In the meantime, however, Skoda has given the Karoq an update for the 2025 model year.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Pricing for the Carnival now kicks off at $50,150 before on-road costs for the S grade in petrol form, while the Sport trim is $56,050, the Sport+ is $62,380, the GT-Line Lite is $66,350, and the GT-Line is $70,680. But this updated Carnival is here to address those issues, and a big remediation point is the suspension and steering tune.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Mahindra XUV700 Drive-away price Mahindra XUV700 AX7 $36,990 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L $39,990 BUY: Get in touch with a dealer about a Mahindra XUV700 MORE: Everything Mahindra XUV700 Back to top LDV D90 Around $2000 more expensive than the Mahindra is LDV’s D90, which commands a drive-away price of $38,937 for the base model.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It comes with the caveat of a more expensive asking price as it’s more than $10,000 pricier than the cheapest T-Roc variant currently available. Things like the lane departure warning pipe up if you begin to drift over the line, but won’t aggressively hinder you if you need to dodge hazards like potholes or bumps.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Aussie arm has nailed the brief with a comfortable and composed nature in urban driving, though its can’t hide heft and feels like there’s a bit more momentum to arrest over bumps. The steep asking price is one given the hybrid powertrain is only offered in the most expensive GT-Line grade.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I kept bumping my toes on it as I wanted to stretch out more. The suspension can also wallow bit over high-speed bumps, and there’s plenty of body roll. To see how the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster stacks up against its rivals, use our comparison tool. What is the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster like on the inside?

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CarExpert

AUGUST 1, 2024

Both versions soak up bumps in the road well, insulating occupants from harsh vibrations. Skoda got a lot of things right with the pre-update Kamiq, and the facelifted range brings design, tech and equipment upgrades without ballooning the asking price. In fact, I found the 1.0-litre

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Pricing for the Ferrari 296 GTS starts at $668,164 plus on-road costs and options, whereas the 296 GTB costs $604,000 after a price bump from $568,300. But with an average wait time of around 18 months, clearly there are plenty of willing buyers who don’t mind the asking price. And why should they.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Of course, electric cars are still finding their footing in the market, but with small hatchbacks like the MG 4 and BYD Atto 3 offering a longer driving range for less, a $60,000 asking price for a work van can be a tough sell – especially for small businesses or fleet operators where every dollar matters.

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Autocar

JANUARY 4, 2024

Fairly gently rated suspension naturally soaks up bigger inputs from an uneven road surface without the need for more expensive technologies, although the car does use Citroën’s comfort-boosting hydraulic suspension bump-stops as guard for the extremes of wheel travel.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The N-Trek sits on the higher end of the X-Trail range in terms of asking price, and is one of the first cars in the lineup to be priced above $50,000 before on-roads. Larger bumps aren’t completely ironed out, but the X-Trail handles them in a consistent way that never feels unsettled or floaty.

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CarExpert

MARCH 31, 2024

Over sharper and more severe speed bumps the CX-5’s rear can slap if you come in hot, which is a common trait that a number of current Mazda models share. At low speeds the SUV’s ride is generally compliant, though it can be a little fragile on the 19-inch alloy wheels which have a skinny 55 profile.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

This test car is also fitted with a power roller shutter, adding $3800 to the asking price, which, let’s be honest, is essential for family buyers otherwise the pram, groceries and school bags would get soaked in a downpour.

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Drive.com

MAY 5, 2024

You certainly want for nothing in terms of equipment in this top-spec F-150, and you’d hope so given the $140,000 asking price, but – and this is just being nitpicky – there’s no heated steering wheel that would be perfect for cold mornings, because chances are you aren’t getting this thing into a garage.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Model Price before on-road costs 2025 Skoda Enyaq Coupe Sportline $69,990 2025 Skoda Enyaq Coupe RS $83,990 To see how the Skoda Enyaq lines up against the opposition, check out our comparison tool. Even without the optional adaptive dampers, the Enyaq Sportline strikes a really nice balance between bump isolation and handling.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While the recently introduced T-Roc CityLife is the lowest-price option in the range, this T-Roc Style still sticks mostly to the side of pragmatism overall. And squeezing in just below the $40,000 mark before on-road costs at $39,790, there is a nice inclusion of standard equipment for the asking price.

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CarExpert

APRIL 5, 2024

On test here is the flagship and high-performance-oriented 2024 Cupra Leon VZx which had its asking price hiked by $1700 for model year 2024 (MY24), though it also picked up DAB+ digital radio. It has been a little overshadowed on the sales charts by the Formentor crossover and Born electric hatchback however.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This is rather common in the Prado’s entry-level competitors, though it commands a higher asking price. In the normal drive mode it’s not quite as settled due to the larger 20-inch alloy wheels, and in the comfort drive mode it gets a little too floaty over harsher bumps.

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