Review: Lamborghini Murcielago (2002-06) Overview Released in September 2002, the Lamborghini Murcielago was initially available as a coupe, with roadsters following in 2005. Manufactured in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the all-wheel drive Murcielago was powered by a mid-mounted 6.2-litre V12 petrol engine from 2002 to 2006. This engine was initially mated to a six-speed manual transmission; […]
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Review: Land Rover L319 Discovery 3 (2005-09)
Overview Released in April 2005, the Land Rover L319 Discovery 3 was a four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Solihull, UK, the Discovery 3 was available with 2.7-litre turbo-diesel, 4.0-litre V6 petrol and 4.4-litre V8 petrol engines. Beyond the engines, the Discovery 3 range consisted of S, SE and HSE editions; while the S variant was […]
Review: Lamborghini L132 Diablo (1991-01)
Review: Lamborghini L132.I Diablo (1991-98) Overview Released in September 1991, the Lamborghini L132 Series I (L132.I) Diablo was a two-seat supercar. The Diablo was powered by a mid-mounted 5.7-litre V12 engine – with double overhead camshafts – that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Initially available as a rear-wheel drive coupe, all-wheel drive VT […]
Review: Lamborghini L140 Gallardo (2003-13)
Review: Lamborghini L140.I Gallardo (2003-05) Overview Released in October 2003, the Lamborghini L140 Series I (L140.I) Gallardo was initially available as a all-wheel drive, two-door coupe. Manufactured in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the L140.I Gallardo was powered by a mid-mounted 5.0-litre V10 petrol engine that was mated to either a six speed manual or semi-automatic ‘E-Gear’ […]
Review: Kia CK Stinger (2017-23)
Overview Released in Australia in September 2017, the Kia CK Stinger was a ‘fastback sports sedan’. Manufactured in South Korea, the rear-wheel drive Kia Stinger was powered by 2.0- and 3.3-litre turbocharged petrol engines that were mated to eight-speed automatic transmissions (see table below). Both the 2.0-litre G4KL ‘Theta II’ and 3.3-litre G6DP ‘Lambda II’ […]
Review: Lamborghini Aventador (2011-22)
Overview Released in July 2011, the Lamborghini Aventador was initially available as a two-door coupe, with Roadster (convertible) models following in November 2012. Manufactured in in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the all-wheel drive Aventador was powered by a 6.5-litre V12 petrol engine which was mated to a single-clutch seven-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) transmission (capable of […]
Review: Kia QL Sportage (2015-21)
Review: Kia QL.I Sportage (2015-18) Overview Commencing production in October 2015, the Kia QL Sportage was a five-door SUV. Manufactured at Kia’s Gwangju plant in South Korea, the Kia QL Sportage was available with 2.0-litre petrol, 2.4-litre petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines (see table below). The Kia QL Sportage range initially consisted of Si, SLi […]
Review: Kia SL Sportage (2010-15)
Review: Kia SL.I Sportage (2010-13) Overview Released in August 2010, the Kia SL Series I (SL.I) Sportage was a five seat SUV. Manufactured in Gwangju, South Korea, the SL.I Sportage was available with 2.0- and 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engines and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. As per the table below, the Sportage range consisted of Si, […]
Review: Kia FB Spectra (2001-04)
Overview Released in May 2001, the Kia FB Spectra was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Spectra was powered by a 1.8-litre four cylinder petrol engine mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The Mazda-sourced 1.8-litre ‘BP’ engine had a cast iron block, double overhead camshafts, […]
Review: Kia KM Sportage (2005-10)
Review: Kia KM.I Sportage (2005-07) Overview Released in April 2005, the Kia KM Series I (KM.I) Sportage was an all-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Gwangju, South Korea, the Sportage was powered by a 2.7-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Specifically, the 2.7-litre G6BA ‘Delta’ V6 engine had an aluminium […]