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Volkswagen Scirocco

The Scirocco’s design takes inspiration from its name, which refers to the sweltering Mediterranean wind that blows from northern Africa through the Mediterranean basin and to Europe. Thus, the concept of a hot car that moved like the wind. Other wind-inspired VW cars are the VW Passat and VW Bora.

Sep 26th, 2019

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Volkswagen Beetle

The Beetle torch was passed on to a new model, the Beetle A5 in 2011. It is a front-engine front-wheel drive hatchback built based on the PQ35 or A5 platform, which is the same platform used on the VW Jetta. It runs on a 1.4L 16V TSI petrol engine, attached to either a 7-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox (11k kW). It is a three-door, four-seat C-segment or small family car, with a more spacious trunk than that of the New Beetle.

Sep 25th, 2019

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Volkswagen Caddy

That was only the beginning, though. The Volkswagen Caddy Van that we see today is a leisure activity vehicle (LAV), which has changed immensely over its three-generation production run from 1978 to the present. It has evolved into both commercial-purpose and people-oriented small vans that inherited the easy handling and comfortable riding characteristics of the passenger car where they were derived.

Sep 25th, 2019

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Ford Mondeo

The third-generation model was launched in the United Kingdom, and it was based on Volvo’s EUCD platform. You could get it as a 4-door sedan, a 4-door fastback or a 5-door estate. The Australian market only received four trim levels: LX, Zetec, Titanium and XR5 Turbo (which was discontinued in 2010). For this model, Ford dropped the two V6 engines. They replaced it with:

Sep 25th, 2019

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BMW 1 Series

Being an entry-level model range, the 1 series is a rather small vehicle. Also, most of the cars in the field are rear-wheel drive (RWD) except the F52 sedan that has the alternative Front-wheel drive (FWD). Some models in the series have an optional All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

Sep 23rd, 2019

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Volkswagen Arteon

The Arteon name is an amalgamation of two words—art and eon—an allusion to timeless beauty. VW’s latest Gran Turismo vehicle displays low-key elegance with sculpted creases along with its clamshell bonnet, an aerodynamic roofline that swoops right to the boot lid spoiler, aggressive ridges along the base, and rear glass that lifts with the boot lid.

Sep 23rd, 2019

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Volkswagen Amarok

The Volkswagen Amarok is a newcomer in the pickup market segment, aimed to compete with Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and Holden Colorado. It is a midsize ute manufactured since 2010 to the present by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV), a division and marque owned by the Volkswagen Group.

Sep 23rd, 2019

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Kia Credos

Kia president and chief design officer Peter Schreyer once mentioned in an interview that Kia cars in the past looked very neutral. The Kia Credos is pretty much one of those cars—neutral and bland-looking. The exterior is plainly styled, but the interior is distinctly spacious. But while nothing was exciting about the Credos, it was without a doubt functional and affordable.

Sep 23rd, 2019

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Suzuki Sierra

A new-version Sierra, coded as JA12, came out in 1996. The Sierra’s underpinnings were modified, including the replacement of the leaf spring suspension with a coil spring version to improve on-road handling. Simultaneous to these mechanical modifications, cosmetic updates were also done to equip the Sierra with new seats, steering wheel, and doors. Cosmetic alterations were done to give it a bolder appearance overall. A series of updates took place for the JA/JB model codes, and these came with new engines as well. For this period, the following were the engines used:

Sep 19th, 2019

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Suzuki Jimny

The Suzuki Jimny is an off-road mini 4x4 or J-segment vehicle manufactured by Suzuki Motors since 1970 to the present time. In Japan, it is referred to as a Kei car, which is their category for the smallest street-legal vehicle. In almost half a century and amidst the multitude of car makes and models marketed worldwide, the Suzuki Jimny has never completely left. It’s still very much around in 194 countries. Suzuki Motors is close to selling the three millionth Jimny before the nameplate turns 50 in 2020

Sep 19th, 2019

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Kia Soul

The Kia Soul’s unusual aesthetics often gets it a second look. This subcompact crossover SUV projects an aura of strength with its snub-nosed bonnet, cubed rear, and muscled wheel arches. This front-engine front-wheel-drive J-segment vehicle debuted in 2008 at the Paris Motor Show and was marketed the following year. It was released in 2009 and has roamed Australia since then until today, though not in great number.

Sep 19th, 2019

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Suzuki Alto

The first-generation Alto was based on the Fronte SS30/40 passenger car that was built as a three-door commercial-use vehicle. It became an overnight sensation when it was released to the local market due to its original cut-price tag. Several other automakers followed suit, ushering in an era of dynamic competition in the Kei cargo cars category. This version of the Fronte sold in leaps and bounds, outperforming the passenger model by more than twice in sales.

Sep 17th, 2019

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Suzuki Baleno

While there had been four generations and four different cars to the Suzuki Baleno name, there had been only two in Australia—the Cultus Crescent and the new Baleno. The two other models or generations were released in their original nameplates and are only mentioned briefly in this article to explain their connection to the Baleno.

Sep 16th, 2019

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Holden Commodore

The Holden Commodore is a model of the middle class and upper-middle-class offered since 1978 by the Australian car manufacturer Holden. Holden is the Australian subsidiary of the US Company General Motors. The better-equipped variants are called Holden Calais and (from 1984) Holden Berlina. From 1990 to 1997 a Pickup under the name Holden Commodore Utility was offered based on the Commodore. From 2000 this pickup was called Ute.

Sep 15th, 2019

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Suzuki Vitara

The original Vitara was mainly a 4x4 off-roader, built as a small boxy wagon that drove like a truck. The second and third generations were a tad larger. Their less-boxy shape curved ever so slightly and retained the road-oriented build of the original. These generations were rebranded as Grand Vitara, and a separate article will zero in on them.

Sep 15th, 2019