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Winner: Maserati MC20 Maserati threw a party and we were all invited - but only a few of us managed to get in the door. It soaks up bumps as well as you would expect a Citron to and makes for a relaxing companion after a long day. - But which served most capably, and which cars were we sad to see go?
EV charging providers such as Evie , which has over 200 charging stations around Australia, have predicted that over 10,000 EV drivers will use their network over the long Easter weekend. This fee gets bumped up to $1 per minute when all other chargers are occupied. RELATED: How much does it cost to charge an electric car in 2024?
Somehow, this Outlander manages to be firmly sprung and also under-damped. This means potholes and speed bumps transmit into the cabin, plus undulating bumps make the car feel a bit unsettled. On the safety front, the adaptive cruise control system is good at managing a safe distance from the car ahead.
Jeep generously provides a lifetime roadside assistance program if the vehicle is continually serviced within the network. It doesnt get bullied by bumps in the bitumen and the body isnt thrown about within its lane. It gets a more common coverage term for the high-voltage 54kWh battery eight years or 160,000km.
Braked towing capacity is bumped up from 3200kg to 3500kg. They’re sold through a network of 107 dealers nationally. The updated range arrives here during the first quarter of 2025. The new engine is mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and produces 135kW of power and 480Nm of torque.
range will arrive in the early stages of 2025, and the hot GTI variant has seen a big power bump as part of the range refresh. That’s right, it means you won’t accidentally turn on the heated steering wheel or bump the cruise control haptics when you’re tackling corners. seconds, I managed a 6.2s The old Mk7.5
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Behind those simple words is a complex network that makes up the real powertrain. They do an excellent job of soaking up bumps while maintaining good traction. While our testing probably isn’t typical of the average Crown Signia buyer, we still managed to achieve 35.7 It’s a 16-valve 2.5-liter
Our launch drive encompassed Sydney’s eastern freeway network out to the Blue Mountains and beyond. The Cupra Ateca’s diminutive exterior dimensions were easy to deploy around Sydney’s tight and tricky road network. The Cupra Ateca V won’t tow as well as its VZx alternative, but it still manages 1900kg using a braked trailer.
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Efficiency The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ upgrades from a 66.5kWh battery to a 70.5kWh unit, bumping up range by 57km to 564km on the more lenient NEDC cycle. Unlike the related EQA, the EQB has only one year – not three – of complimentary unlimited charging within the Chargefox network. On the stricter WLTP cycle, it’s 536km.
Standard adaptive air suspension is typical Audi, in that it’s does a great job at ironing out the lumps and bumps of city life even on 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels (with 265/45 Bridgestone Alenza tyres), though also manages body control in more dynamic scenario with aplomb – would you expect anything less?
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Bluelink services use the Optus 4G network in Australia and may be limited by access to this carrier in some areas. The whole point of a hybrid is to reduce fuel useage, and while a closed-loop hybrid like the Santa Fe can’t manage a petrol-free daily commute the way a plug-in hybrid can, it does offer single-fuel convenience.
Active Skyhook is easy to feel as it magically glides the car over rough surfaces, managing the air suspension and active dampers to soak up the bumps and ruts before they jar occupants.
Unlike decade-long guarantees from Nissan and Mitsubishi which are five plus five warranties MG does not require owners to have their vehicle serviced within the companys dealer network to access the full 10 years of coverage. litres per 100 kilometres compared to 6.7L/100km 100km for the non-turbo petrols, and 4.7L/100km
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From the seat of the pants, the ride isn’t noticeably different, however, as all Corolla Cross vehicles iron out urban road imperfections, and even larger speed bumps, with ease. The ride still feels good at higher speeds, though hard singular bumps can feel a little firm and transmit into the cabin.
All can be bought from and fitted by the brand’s national dealer network spanning over 100 locations, and all are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Bump absorption and isolation is excellent, while turn-in and roadholding remains strong for a vehicle of this type. Outback variant of the Jayco Silverline in tow.
It’s pretty accurate, but can be a little inconsistent in its feedback depending on speed and can be upset by bumps in the road. Against much older criteria, the ASX managed a frontal offset score of 14.13 ASX GS features: 2.0L The Mitsubishi ASX once wore a 2014-dated five-star ANCAP safety rating, though this has now lapsed.
The adaptive suspension really helps iron out the bumps in the most comfortable way in the more sedate and comfort-focused drive modes, but in Sport it really does have an assertive firmness, and you do feel more of the surface below the tyres being transmitted into the cabin. inch digital instrument cluster 14.9-inch
100km, though I did manage to deliver a fuel reading of 9.1L/100km The ride quality is certainly smoother, which I’m putting down to the longer wheelbase and the weight, though the car remains quite firm over bumps. Including a jaunt from South Sydney up to the Central Coast, this was predominantly highway and suburban driving.
We recently sat down with Chery Australia managing director Lucas Harris for a deeper dive into the road ahead for the brand. In terms of total volume, we think the model deserves to be selling a lot more than we’re doing now, and as we grow our network and our brand awareness, we’d like to see the Omoda 5 line exceed 1000 units per month.
In 2023, Jeep bumped up the claim to 2813kg across the range, and also launched a shorter, two-row version. Leapmotor C10 Jeep’s dealership network has shrunk from 65 locations in 2021 to 44, though 12 of these recently picked up Leapmotor franchises. Every model apart from the newly launched Avenger posted double-digit declines.
litre ‘FA24F’ makes 183kW and 350Nm a bump of 45kW and 105Nm over the non-turbo Outback. We weren’t able to match this claim, even though we spent the majority of our time cruising along Sydney’s highway network. While the power output has been trimmed back slightly compared to the WRX, the 2.4-litre
The only real noise I heard were the insides of the cupboards and fridge flexing over harder bumps. In addition to coverage by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’s dealer network, the Crafter Kampervan has access to the Jayco and JARSA networks for servicing and repairs.
Fortunately, the S07’s regenerative braking effect is easy to manage when in the default Eco mode. Larger bumps really unsettle the car, and its body control doesn’t quite feel at the level it should be though it’s a similar story with the EV5. In a similar sense, the S07’s handling can be a bit nauseating.
Since being named Jeeps UK managing director in late 2023, Cholmondeley has introduced a number of initiatives to help the brand reinforce its go-anywhere, off-road roots. Theres a certain dissonance behind the wheel: the Wranglers suspension is so impressive that you barely feel a ripple when clambering over large bumps.
Its not a radical new look, but the Model 3s design still manages to appear fresh in a sea of more conventionally styled sedans. Our test car wore 19-inch wheels; the ride was firm yet compliant Tesla has improved ride comfort over the years, and the 2025 version soaks up bumps decently while still feeling sporty.
Instead, the steering feel is light and completely manageable without ever breaking a sweat. 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.
Many manufacturers, both mainstream and luxury, have taken the leap to abandon physical controls, but some have managed that transition better than others. It’s a similar story around town, where the 3 is well-damped and forgiving when faced with common hurdles like speed bumps.
The latest-generation Volkswagen Polo reset benchmarks in the city-car class for driving refinement when it arrived six years ago, and no competitor at the same price point has managed to match it since. It delivers the most confident handling, too, without much body roll, and unperturbed by mid-corner bumps on roads outside city limits.
Ford has managed to squeeze in three seats, which is a nice bit of added passenger capacity that you dont get in the equivalent HiAce. Its also comfortable on the move, as the suspension setup does well to iron out bumps. The seats are comfortable too, and it never feels like a chore to spend longer periods of time behind the wheel.
Eight airbags including the five-star critical front centre airbag line the cabin, with the curtains going all the way to the third row, not something every seven-seat SUV manages. Mazda Australia tells me that there is plenty of stock available in the dealer network. The rear two seats have just top-tethers.
Matt Saunders managed to squeeze a whopping 80mpg out of it over a 50-mile trip. And in the secondary sense, it's on another level: bumps might as well not exist given the way this ploughs straight through them. It also works well with the hybrid system to produce a pretty impressive average economy of 61mps - a great return for a 1.8-litre
Sure, a lot of that is probably to do with the tiny wheels (the rims themselves are only 15in, with tyre sidewall taking up 65% of the whole wheel), which alone would soak up the lumps and bumps of Britain's poorly paved road network astoundingly well; but when paired with softly sprung suspension, it's an almost unbeatable package.
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