Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Kia pro_cee’d GT NEWS INDEX:   March 2013 Home > News Kia pro_cee’d GT turbo coming to Australia 4th March, 2013 Powered by Kia’s high-technology 1.6-litre GDI engine boosted by a twin-scroll turbocharger, the pro_cee’d GT puts out 150kW and 265Nm of torque. It come with a six-speed manual gearbox and is capable of a 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds ..... more Opel Insignia OPC released 5th March, 2013 Opel has packed the Insignia OPC with extra high-tech features. It is the first Opel in Australia to offer adaptive all-wheel drive and an electronic rear limited slip differential as standard. Its FlexRide damping system is specially tuned to give OPC drivers a more active driving experience ..... more Hyundai i30 Tourer released 7th March, 2013 The Hyundai i30 Tourer will be available in two trim levels, Active and Elite, with a choice of petrol or diesel powertrains - the 1.6-litre Gamma GDi petrol engine, achieving 99kW @ 6,300 rpm and 163Nm @ 4,850 rpm, or the 1.6-litre U-II CRDi diesel engine, achieving 94kW @ 4,000 rpm and 260Nm @ 1,900-2,750 rpm ..... more Bailey Unicorn caravan from UK released locally 7th March, 2013 The futuristically re-styled 2013 Bailey Unicorn Series 2 range, with its soaring panoramic front windows, even more plush interior fit-out and extended list of luxury and convenience features for long-term touring, will point the way to future Australian caravan design ..... more Pininfarina's Sergio two-seater barchetta 7th March, 2013 The new Pininfarina concept car is called Sergio. It is an exercise that Pininfarina decided to undertake on a brand that more than any other has marked the history of Pininfarina: Ferrari ..... more Morgan 3-Wheeler coming to Australia 8th March, 2013 Today's 3 Wheeler is a noble nod to the Morgan 3 Wheeler of long ago. Intended for enthusiasts, the new 3-Wheeler will appeal to the curious and those who have everything else. Those who want to be first should be in the queue already! ..... more Toyota updates Land Cruiser 200 Series 8th March, 2013 The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser has now become the first vehicle in the Toyota range to adopt the added safety of trailer sway control ..... more The sting of a Shelby GT500 Super Snake 8th March, 2013 Only 500 of these high performance American cars will be built, all at the Shelby American factory in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) ..... more Winnebago Australia now known as Avida Motorhomes 11th March, 2013 Winnebago Australia has announced that it began rebranding all its new motor home products from 28th February, 2013. The new brand name is called Avida ..... more Spyker B6 Venator Concept 12th March, 2013 The Spyker B6 Venator Concept will begin production in early 2014 for key markets including Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and India, followed by the US in late 2014 ..... more Corvette & Silverado heading for local RHD conversion 12th March, 2013 Potential local buyers of American iron can now become curious about two new Chevys. The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the big 2014 Chevrolet Silverado utility are both on the wish list for small volume importation into Australia ..... more Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible debuts 12th March, 2013 The new model, C7 in enthusiast's code, features an all-new, fully electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the car’s key fob. The top can also be opened or closed on the go, at speeds of up to 50 km/h ..... more Toyota FJ Cruiser updated 13th March, 2013 Toyota has boosted the appeal of its "go anywhere, do anything" FJ Cruiser 4x4 by more than doubling its fuel range and adding an off-road cruise control system known as CRAWL ..... more A new Range Rover Sport is near 13th March, 2013 The all-new Range Rover Sport will make its global premiere in New York (USA) in late March 2013 with a drive through the streets of Manhattan ..... more Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition 13th March, 2013 Special Edition pays homage to the American Fender® guitar. The Beetle Fender Edition will be arriving locally in June 2013 ..... more Citroen's new C3 14th March, 2013 Having made its debut at this month's Geneva Motor Show, the new Citroen C3 is set to go on sale across Europe next month. It will be coming to Australia but the date is not yet confirmed. The Next Car team predicts a late 2013 release ..... more Toyota FT-86 Open Concept 15th March, 2013 The world premiere of the concept in Geneva is occurring at the same time as prototype engineering assessments take place ..... more Audi TT RS Plus released locally 15th March, 2013 The scorching Audi TT RS plus has arrived in Australia, with an MLP* of $139,900*. Its five-cylinder turbo delivers 265 kW, sufficient for a top speed of 280 km/h ..... more EarthCruiser adding Iveco chassis to range 15th March, 2013 Psst, just quietly, Earthcruiser is about to introduce an Iveco chassis to its range of motor homes ..... more Mini Paceman released 15th March, 2013 Built on the compact SUV platform originally designed for the Mini Countryman, the Paceman is the seventh model in the Mini line-up, and presents an individual character which is evident from any angle ..... more AMG's 6x6 G-Class show vehicle 17th March, 2013 Superior 6x6 all-wheel drive technology, AMG V8 biturbo power and looks that leave no room for any doubt: the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 near-series show vehicle is an off-roader which represents the final word in forward-thrusting power far from the beaten track ..... more Volkswagen's new Golf wagon debuts 17th March, 2013 The new Volkswagen Golf Estate, which like the 7th generation Golf hatchback is based on the MQB platform, is up to 105 kg lighter than its predecessor ..... more Honda Civic wagon concept 17th March, 2013 The production version of the Civic Tourer will be in UK dealerships in early 2014 and will be built alongside the hatchback model in Honda’s production facility in Swindon ..... more Suzuki's new SX4 debuts 17th March, 2013 While moving into the C-segment with its increased size, the new model inherits the “SX4” emblem to show that Suzuki (represented by the letter “S”) is a pioneer of both cross-over and four-wheel drive (indicated by the “X” and “4” respectively) ..... more Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Limited Edition 18th March, 2013 Only 160 Trailhawk models will be available to Australia buyers, all of which feature Jeep’s powerful 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine, Quadra‐Drive II four-wheel drive system, Quadra‐Lift air suspension, under-body protection plates, 18-inch all-terrain tyres as well as a host of visual and functional enhancements unique to the Trailhawk model ..... more Renault expands Kangoo line-up with a Maxi 18th March, 2013 Renault Australia is providing even more value for light commercial van buyers with the debut of the long wheelbase Maxi model. A new short wheelbase manual transmission petrol model joins the Kangoo range, bringing the entry pricing down to $20,990* ..... more All-new Ford Kuga set for May release 20th March, 2013 A novel feature is the hands-free automatic tailgate which allows people to open or close the rear tailgate by simply sweeping a foot under the rear bumper ..... more Rolls-Royce exhibition at BMW Museum 20th March, 2013 The exhibition, entitled ‘Strive for Perfection’, celebrates the tenth year of the Rolls-Royce marque under BMW Group ownership and the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Royce ..... more Hyundai expand ix35 line-up with 2.0 diesel SE 20th March, 2013 The 2.0L R-series CRDi turbo engine is one of the most powerful diesel engines in its class with 135kW @ 4,000 rpm while delivering 392Nm @ 1,800-2,500 rpm, providing sporty acceleration and agility with combined fuel economy rating of just 7.5 L/100km ..... more Audi TT Coupé S line Competition Package released 21st March, 2013 In total, the combination of interior and exterior S line enhancements is valued separately at over $8,500. However, in the S line Competition package, these features are offered together as a package option for 2.0 TFSI models. The option price for the S line Competition package is an exceptional $1,800 ..... more Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition 21st March, 2013 Just a small number of 4C Launch Editions will make it to Australia ..... more Hyundai HND-9 coupe concept preview 21st March, 2013 Hyundai has chosen the Seoul Motor Show as the venue to show the concept car that will form the basis for the upcoming Hyundai Genesis coupe ..... more Audi update the R8 22nd March, 2013 The new R8 is the fastest production car Audi has ever launched, and it has arrived in Australia. An all-new range-topping model – the R8 V10 plus – is powered by a hand-built 5.2-litre V10 that demolishes 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds ..... more Infiniti Q50 taking on C-Class, A4, 3-Series 22nd March, 2013 The first of a new-generation of premium Infiniti models, the Q50 is Infiniti’s most significant car yet for numerous markets. Marking the debut of the new Infiniti Q naming structure, the Q50 is designed, engineered, equipped and built to compete at the highest level in the European premium D-segment ..... more Jaguar's very hot XFR-S 24th March, 2013 Using the same high performance 550PS 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine as the XKR-S, the new sports saloon is capable of reaching 100 km/h in an amazing 4.6 seconds from a standing start and can go on to an impressive top speed on a race track of 300 km/h ..... more Mini Paceman JCW here in May 25th March, 2013 Mini Australia has confirmed pricing details for its high performance addition to the newly launched Mini Paceman range, the Mini John Cooper Works Paceman, which is scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms from May ..... more Mazda 6 recall 26th March, 2013 A total of approximately 15,000 Mazda 6s globally are subject to the recall including 1,531 in Australia ..... more Out the door: 200,000 Toyota Prados in Australia 26th March, 2013 Mr Callachor said Prado has grown in popularity over the years. It took Toyota just over 10 years to reach 100,000 Prado sales and only seven more years to double the tally ..... more All-new Range Rover Sport debuts 27th March, 2013 Sport's all-new, first-in-class aluminium architecture achieves a weight saving of up to 420kg. This transforms the vehicle's dynamic performance, enabling it to blend agile handling with exceptional comfort, offering a unique mix of sporting luxury and a dynamic, connected driving experience ..... more All-new Jeep Cherokee debuts 28th March, 2013 With an all-new look, Jeep is set on raising the bar with legendary capability, world-class on-road dynamics, fuel economy improvements of more the 45 per cent over the out-going model. The revolutionary Jeep design is claimed to feature world-class craftsmanship inside and out, and an array of advanced safety and technology features ..... more Rolls-Royce Wraith debuts 29th March, 2013 At its heart lie hallmark Rolls-Royce attributes of luxury, refinement and hand-craftsmanship ..... more Ford Ranger XLS expands the range 31st March, 2013 This new XLS comes equipped with locking rear differential, 16-inch alloy wheels, front foglights, carpeted floor coverings and additional exterior trim highlights ..... more BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé gains 640d variant 31st March, 2013 The 3-litre all-aluminium engine has a maximum power output of 230 kW and delivers its maximum torque of 630 Nm from as low as 1,500 rpm. This power translates to a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.4 seconds ..... more Subaru WRX concept debuts 31st March, 2013 A prominent classic Subaru hexagonal grille has a three dimensional mesh pattern, in keeping with WRX’s sporty nature, together with the 'hawk-eye' headlights ..... more Kia CUB concept debuts in Seoul 31st March, 2013 The exterior styling of the Kia CUB highlights that it is both sleek and small, with a cheerful 'face' and a daring 'character'. Design features instigated by Peter Schreyer for the 2007 Kia Kee 2+2 concept are revisited in a new form ..... more Audi A3 sedan for 2014 31st March, 2013 The Audi A3 Sedan has a sporty stance on the road, and it is precise and highly expressive in every detail. The “tornado line” design element forms a distinct light-refracting edge that runs over the entire side ..... more 2014 Toyota Kluger revealed 31st March, 2013 Due in Australia in the first half of next year, the third-generation Kluger's new exterior design conveys refinement and strength that complements a new, more spacious interior with an array of comfort, convenience and technology ..... more Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG debuts 31st March, 2013 Turbocharged engine, all-wheel drive and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission - the CLA 45 AMG features the same drive system that is already powering the A 45 AMG to deliver highly dynamic and efficient performance. The 0-100 km/h time for the new CLA 45 AMG is just 4.6 seconds! ..... more BMW 3-Series Touring released locally 31st March, 2013 Nearly all interior dimensions have grown in the new BMW 3 Series Touring. Compared to its predecessor, the new model offers more cabin space and a larger cargo area whilst rear passengers will appreciate the additional rear legroom and improved access ..... more Hyundai HND-9 points way to upcoming Genesis coupe 31st March, 2013 Equipped with 3.3 litre turbo GDi engine matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission, HND-9 delivers a maximum output of 270 kW, while its exterior design exudes a befitting image of the powerful performance ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more April 2013 News ..... here February 2013 News ..... here January 2013 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2013   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.