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That results in a composed ride in most daily driving situations, the Seal ironing out lumps and bumps with comfortable ease. Acceleration is best described as perky without straying into silly territory like some electric cars do while ride comfort is also commendably good, the suspension tune erring on the softer side of comfort.
This simplification comes with a price bump of $1,750 for the remaining trims. The former can be enhanced with the optional Safety & Technology Package, while the latter can be combined with the Driver’s Assist Package. Prices Model 2025 MY MSRP 2024 MY MSRP GR Supra 3.0 Fear not, purists, for the 3.0-liter
For 2024, the sedan returns with new badging, more standard safety tech, and a bit of a price bump. The optional Advanced Technology Package adds a panoramic view monitor, front and rear parking assist with automated braking, and digital key compatibility. The biggest change is likely probably the standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
The base, rear-wheel drive model gets the biggest bump in off-the-line performance, reaching 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 4.5 That means it absorbs bumps to keep passengers comfortable, while also reducing body roll, distributing the weight of the vehicle evenly to all four wheels, improving grip through fast corners. seconds, or 0.6
liter four-cylinder engine with mild hybrid technology. Other highlights include iDrive 8.5 and a familiar Curved Display. More: The BMW 3-Series Facelift Proves Good Looking Bimmers Still Exist Under the hood, the 430i has a turbocharged 2.0-liter
With that in mind, they must feel more premium than entry-level electric vehicles, stock the latest infotainment technology to keep drivers and passengers occupied, have competitive driving ranges, and feel brilliant to drive. This is a new category for 2024 so there is no incumbent winner to return and defend its championship.
Winner: Ford Everest Drive’s pick: Ford Everest Sport V6 from $70,590 MSRP Ford Everest key facts: Priced from $53,990 to $79,490 5-year warranty 7.1-8.5L/100km Drive’s judges left no stone unturned to find out. Big adults might not be the happiest in the back seats for longer periods, but kids would be more than content.
advertisement scroll to continue Review: 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten With Inline-Six Turbo Sets A New High Bar › QUICK FACTS › Model: 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel › MSRP: $64,195 ($82,130 as tested) › Engine: 3.0-liter It also comes standard with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive.
Quick Facts Model 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre MSRP $422,750 Engine Dual Electric Motor Output 577 (430 kW) / 664 lb-ft (900Nm) Transmission Single Speed Drive Type All-wheel drive Performance 0-60 mph: 4.4 It also gets a full suite of suspension technology to provide the best ride possible for a car of this size and weight.
Our main test car, a Crown Signia Limited, had an MSRP of $51,675 that included upcharges for a special color (Finish Line Red), the Advanced Tech package, and destination charges. They do an excellent job of soaking up bumps while maintaining good traction. That’s certainly the general feeling in the cabin.
Rivals include (estimated drive-away prices listed are calculated on each manufacturer’s website for a buyer in Sydney, unless stated otherwise): Model MSRP Drive-away price Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Ultimate AWD $45,990 Nissan X-Trail ST AWD $40,290 $44,154 Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid AWD $42,260 $46,612 Hyundai Tucson Elite 2.0P Here’s the backstory.
cubic feet) Base Price (Australia) AU$96,482 (US$ 63,321) AU$125,982 (US$ 82,682) Base MSRP (US) US$59,775 US$69,550 SWIPE And now we covered the basics, let’s dive deeper into the strengths and weaknesses of each model when you drive and experience them side by side. seconds Top Speed 185 km/h (115 mph) 235 km/h (146 mph) Battery 77.4
It faces off against the world’s all-time best-selling car, and the staple of the small-car category, the Toyota Corolla from Japan – armed with fuel-sipping hybrid technology to give petrol power the best chance of depleting the Dolphin’s batteries. What safety technology does the BYD Dolphin have?
It received scores of 86 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 78 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 87 per cent for safety assist technology. The technology worked well in our testing, with no false activations, and not too many beeps and bongs.
The MG 3 has taken a big step up in its current generation, leaving the last model in its wake with better technology, a completely new look inside and out, new powertrain options and more advanced safety systems. The biggest downside for some people might be the safety technology. How much does the MG 3 Essence cost?
New budget-priced models from Chinese car brands – powered by more affordable battery technology – are driving down the starting prices of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia. While the BYD has a longer list of equipment, our testers found the technology the MG does have to be more intuitively calibrated.
It earned the highest adult occupant protection score of any vehicle tested under ANCAP’s just-superseded 2020–22 protocols – at 97 per cent – while its 98 per cent safety assist technology score is an all-time ANCAP record. Standard equipment for the Mach-E Select includes 19-inch alloy wheels with ‘aero’ wheel covers, LED headlights, a 15.5-inch
inch touchscreen, cloth and synthetic leather-look seats, six-speaker Arkamys sound system, and a full suite of advanced driver assist systems and safety technology. Renault’s operating system is Android-based, so anyone familiar with that technology will feel right at home. inch digital instrument display, 9.0-inch
Particularly for vehicles expected to sell in low numbers, such as sports cars – or models planned to use a lot of all-new, expensive technology – sharing costs with another car brand helps to get the business case for a pair of ‘twinned’ models over the line. What they also share is how long they took to come to Australia.
It set the standard for a segment that is now seeing strong growth Down Under, favoured for its proven hybrid technology, familiar nameplate, and eye-openingly frugal fuel economy. However, both the Nissan X-Trail and Kia Sportage reserve the fuel-sipping technology for select model variants in their respective line-ups.
That aside, this model has much the same safety, technology and creature comforts as the highest-spec GSR, including Super Select II four-wheel drive with four-wheel-drive capability on sealed surfaces, bigger wheels than the lower-spec models, and a tub liner. There are no changes to the driveline under the skin for the model we’re testing.
There’s also Tesla’s suite of advanced safety technologies. For context, the older model achieved 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection (pedestrians and cyclists), and 94 per cent for safety assist technology. inch touchscreen, 8.0-inch
Although it may not look like it from the outside, these two family SUVs utilise the same engine, same platform, and same technology. Is there any crucial difference between the Mitsubishi Outlander or Nissan X-Trail? Family SUVs are big business in Australia, so big in fact that the mid-size SUV segment is the most popular in the country.
QUICK FACTS › Model: 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid › MSRP: Base $52,150 / Pinnacle $59,980* › Wheelbase: 121.6 The Pacifica PHEV is eligible for a $7,500 tax rebate, making our test vehicle’s MSRP of over $61,000 look a lot more attractive. in (3,089 mm) › Length: 204.3
The M2 starts at $63,200 before destination and handling, but our test car was equipped with BMW’s Carbon package ($9,900), Shadowline package ($300), and a few other small optional extras, bringing the total MSRP to $75,995 as tested. It goes over bumps and cracks in the pavement without drama.
We’ve listed the MSRP; for details on New Car Deals check out our dedicated page. Ram put technology in the spotlight when it revealed the DT 1500. That’s up $25,000 on the regular TRX, although with just 130 coming to Australia buyers will have exclusivity on their side.
The crossover sports a modern design, a classier cabin, and more advanced technology. Buyers will also find a six-speaker audio system and active noise cancellation technology. The 2025 Nissan Murano will cost between $40,000 and $50,000 when it arrives at U.S. dealerships early next year. Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter
At the time of testing it was priced from $29,490 before on-road costs for Model Year 2024 stock, but has since risen to $30,790 plus on-road costs for MY25 with new technology as standard. It delivers the most confident handling, too, without much body roll, and unperturbed by mid-corner bumps on roads outside city limits.
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