Overview Released in Australia in May 2018, the Volvo XC40 was a compact SUV. Manufactured in Ghent, Belgium, the Volvo XC40 was initially available with 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol (T5) and diesel (D4) engines that were mated to eight-speed automatic transmissions. Although not initially offered in Australia, the Volvo XC40 was the first Volvo model to […]
generation: 2018-on
Review: Skoda NU Karoq (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in June 2018, the Skoda Karoq was a five-seat SUV. Manufactured in Kvasiny, Czech Republic, since July 2017, the Skoda NU Karoq range for Australia initially consisted of front-wheel drive 1.5 TSI ACT variants that were offered with six-speed manual or seven-speed double clutch transmissions. All-wheel drive models are expected to […]
Review: Lexus XF50 LS 500 and 500h (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in April 2018, the fifth-generation Lexus XF50 LS was a long wheelbase executive sedan. Manufactured in Tahara, Japan, the Lexus XF50 LS range consisted of LS 500 and LS 500h models (see table below). Lexus LS 500: V35A-FTS engine For the Lexus LS 500, the biturbo 3444 cc V35A-FTS engine had […]
Review: Bentley 3S Continental GT (2018-on)
Overview Production of the Bentley 3S Continental GT commenced in March 2018 and it was released in Australia in September 2018. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the Bentley 3S Continental GT was a two-door fastback with two-plus-two seating. Initially, the all-wheel drive Bentley 3S Continental GT was powered by a 6.0-litre biturbo W12 engine that was […]
Review: Audi 4M Q8 (2018-on)
Overview Production of the Audi 4M Q8, an SUV with a coupe-like profile, commenced in July 2018 and Australian deliveries commenced in January 2019. Manufactured in Bratislava, Slovakia, the Audi Q8 is an all-wheel drive, five-seat SUV with a raked roofline. The Audi 4M Q8 was initially offered as a 55 TFSI variant, with 50 […]
Review: Audi GB A1 Sportback (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in November 2019, the Audi GB A1 Sportback was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Martorell, Spain, the front-wheel drive Audi GB A1 Sportback range consisted of 30 TFSI, 35 TFSI and 40 TFSI S line variants (see table below), all of which had double clutch transmissions (Audi’s ‘S tronic’). Production […]
Recalls & faults: Skoda Karoq (2018-on)
Recalls: Skoda Karoq Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Recalls & faults: Volvo XC40 (2018-on)
Recalls: Volvo XC40 Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Recalls & faults: Lexus XF50 LS 500 (2018-on)
Recalls: Lexus XF50 LS 500 Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Bentley Continental GT (2018-on)
Recalls: Bentley Continental GT Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]