Local Launch Reviews

We drive the latest model when the auto maker debuts their new models in Australia, where ever and whenever it happens

16 05, 2018

2018 Kia Carnival Midlife Update Launch VIDEO

By |2019-06-30T02:09:30+10:00May 16th, 2018|Car Reviews by Brand, Car Type Search, KIA Reviews, Local Launch Reviews, People Mover, SUV Large, Video Reviews, Videos|2 Comments

Kia Carnival, known in the USA as the Sedona, is the best selling people mover in the country according to VFACTS, and Kia. It’s the sensible choice for those who fancy tea and Tim Tams at three. It is tough and reliable. Above all has enough space to transport the team to a game, then double as the playing [...]

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31 03, 2018

2018 Infiniti QX80 Launch Review

By |2023-04-07T16:15:55+10:00March 31st, 2018|Infiniti Reviews, Local Launch Reviews, SUV Medium|0 Comments

Buying a full-size luxury SUV is an exercise reserved for those with very large expendable incomes, though the updated Infiniti QX80 will see you get away with a big and bold beast without breaking the bank. We're talking a bit under $111,000 (plus on roads) here, and while that's a lot of money, true, compared to some of the [...]

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2 03, 2018

2018 BMW X2 Launch Review

By |2023-04-07T16:17:49+10:00March 2nd, 2018|BMW Reviews, Local Launch Reviews|0 Comments

There's another new crossover/small SUV available in Australia with BMW welcoming the new BMW X2. Launched this week in Canberra, the new BMW offering fills the gap in the X range between the X1 and the X3, prices start from $55,990. Officially labeled a 'Sports Activity Coupe' by BMW, the German car brand is hoping to see the X2 [...]

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25 02, 2018

Nissan Qashqai Australian Launch Video Review and drive

By |2021-07-19T14:47:46+10:00February 25th, 2018|AWD, Car Reviews by Brand, Car Type Search, Front Wheel Drive, Local Launch Reviews, Nissan Reviews, SUV Medium, Video Reviews, Videos|0 Comments

We drove Nissan’s Qashqai ST-L at the Australian Launch. The updated cabin tech, driver aids, and safety gear, make Qashqai a great small SUV option for buyers wanting value for money Surfacing and materials is good quality apart from a few bits here and there that feel hard to the touch. The engine is carried over from the previous [...]

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15 02, 2018

2018 Holden Commodore Launch Review

By |2023-04-07T16:22:48+10:00February 15th, 2018|4 Cylinder, AWD, Diesel, Fastback, Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback, Holden Reviews, Local Launch Reviews, V6|0 Comments

Let's get two things sorted straight off the bat, firstly, this isn't anything at all like any Holden Commodore we've seen so far, secondly, this is without question the best car yet to wear a Holden badge. Those points will be hard to take for the Aussie engineers and workers who built the car for 40 years on home [...]

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12 02, 2018

2018 Peugeot 5008 road Test Local Launch Video Review

By |2019-06-30T02:23:12+10:00February 12th, 2018|Car Reviews by Brand, Car Type Search, Front Wheel Drive, Local Launch Reviews, Peugeot Reviews, SUV Medium, Turbo, Video Reviews, Videos|0 Comments

We drove the 5008 SUV and optional E Kick electric scooter in the Blue Mountains recently. The Australian launch introduced new MD, Anouk Poelmann (pronounced Pullman), as well as the new an innovative “last mile” E Kick scooter. 5008 (five thousand and eight) SUV has a raft of inclusions including: Satnav, active lane guidance, active cruise control There are [...]

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12 02, 2018

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Original Launch Review

By |2023-04-07T16:24:54+10:00February 12th, 2018|4 Cylinder, Front Wheel Drive, Local Launch Reviews, Turbo, Video Reviews, VW Reviews|0 Comments

With the launch in Australia of their Golf GTI ‘Original’, Volkswagen is doing their bit to keep alive those aspects of driving pleasure, from the era that they kicked off with their first Golf GTI. The first Volkswagen Golf appeared in 1974 and their first GTI hot hatch version in 1976. This latest Original package has some good modern [...]

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7 02, 2018

2018 Peugeot 5008 Launch Review

By |2023-04-07T16:25:03+10:00February 7th, 2018|Local Launch Reviews, Peugeot Reviews, SUV Large|0 Comments

Peugeot dealerships in Australia now have an all-new mid-size SUV to offer Aussie buyers - the 2018 Peugeot 5008. You might remember the 5008 (five-thousand and eight) as a people-mover (or MPV), the model is back though and back in the shape of a seven-seat SUV. Here to compliment the other fresh SUV offerings in the Peugeot range, the [...]

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23 10, 2017

We drive the 2018 LEXUS NX SUV in Adelaide

By |2019-06-30T12:02:05+10:00October 23rd, 2017|4 Cylinder, AWD, Car Reviews by Brand, Car Type Search, Front Wheel Drive, Gay Cars, Hybrid, Lexus Reviews, Local Launch Reviews, Luxury Cars, SUV Small, Video Reviews, Videos|3 Comments

Let’s set the scene: October 2017, The Adelaide Hills, a bright Spring day. Perfect warm weather is a great environment in which to drive a car to its fullest potential. The updated NX range has some handy inclusions such a new adaptive suspension, a new infotainment system, and restyled front and rear ends. The range has been refined to [...]

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22 10, 2017

Kevin Kang talks about Hyundai Kona with David Brown

By |2019-06-30T11:57:14+10:00October 22nd, 2017|Car Reviews by Brand, Car Type Search, Hyundai Reviews, Local Launch Reviews, SUV Small, Video Reviews, Videos|0 Comments

David Brown chats with Hyundai Kona’s designer, Kevin Kang Kona is the smart new small SUV from Korean car maker, Hyundai. https://youtu.be/_naFt4zZan8 The Hyundai Kona comes in One body style But in reality two different cars 2WD Version comes with 2.0 L 4 Cylindar petrol engine Producing 110kW @ 6,200rpm of power & 180Nm @ 4,500rpm of torque mated [...]

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