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Suzuki XL7

In Australia, the XL-7 was available only from 2001 through 2006 and only in four-wheel drive. It was called under several names, including Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (Europe), Suzuki Grand Escudo XL-7 (Japan and Indonesia), and Grand Chevrolet Vitara XL-7 (Venezuela). In other markets where the second generation was later available, it was marketed as Suzuki XL7 (without the hyphen).

Sep 10th, 2019

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Suzuki SX4

This article would cover the first and only generation of SX4. While Suzuki S-Cross is often referred to as the second-generation SX4, Suzuki has expressly stated during the unveiling of the S-Cross concept at the Paris Motor Show in 2012 that it was going to be a new model, not a replacement of the SX4.

Sep 10th, 2019

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Mazda BT-50

The First-Generation BT-50 was sold as the Ford Ranger and Ford Everest SUV. But now, the Australian-made second-generation Ford Ranger is being sold as Mazda BT-50. You can get it as either a two-door single cab, two-door extended cad, a four-door double cab and the five-door wagon (which was discontinued when the second generation was launched)

Sep 08th, 2019

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The Economics Of The Auto Parts Industry New & Second Hand

The auto market of Australia is active, and with pace growth, it is expected to grow more. In 2016, new SUVs, commercial vehicles, and passenger cars were sold in Australia's local market. The Australian Auto market has few barriers for US companies; thus, the production of auto parts in Australia has gone down. Australia is considered one of the best leading automobile markets in the world. Australia's automotive industry sells around 400 different models and 70 brands of car.

Sep 08th, 2019

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Suzuki S-Cross ( SX4 Maruti Fengyu Chevrolet )

A futuristic concept car, which showcased what was to become the Suzuki S-Cross, was exhibited during the Paris Motor Show in 2012. In 2013, the production version was shown at the Geneva Motor Show. Shortly, the S-Cross hit the market. They were launched as Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and were built as small wagon-bodied SUVs but significantly more prominent than the SX4.

Sep 08th, 2019

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Suzuki Liana

In the international scene, the Liana was introduced with 1.5L and 1.8L 16V I4 petrol engines (92 kW). In Australia, however, a 1.6L petrol engine (76 kW peak power, 144 N⋅m peak torque) powered the Liana, which came initially as a hatchback in 2001. In 2005, the powertrain was upgraded to 1.8L petrol engine (92 kW, 170 N⋅m) and was available with a 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual transmission.

Sep 08th, 2019

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Suzuki Kizashi

The four-door sedan was launched in 2009. It started selling after that, reaching Australia and New Zealand in May 2010. Suzuki has long penetrated the Australasian market with its small cars and 4WDs. However, this was the very first time that it ventured into this market with a medium-size car.

Sep 08th, 2019

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Isuzu MU-X

The Isuzu MU-X was distributed in 2013 till the present but to limited markets only, including Australia and some Asian countries. It was initially only produced in Thailand, coded as RF10, and was offered with the following powertrain options:

Sep 08th, 2019

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Holden Astra

From 1995, the Opel Astra was badged as Holden Astra and sold in New Zealand, then in Australia in 1996. It went through three generations: TR (1996), TS (1998), and AH (2004) before being discontinued in 2009 in favor of the South Korean model, Cruze.

Sep 08th, 2019

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Kia Carens

The Kia Carens is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with a station wagon body style. It belongs in a class of cars called M-segment and sits between the mini and broad MPV size categories.

Sep 08th, 2019

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Isuzu D-Max

Officially, the Isuzu D-Max was introduced in Australia in 2008, the same year that its Holden sibling—Holden Colorado—set foot on the Australian soil. The truth, however, is that the Isuzu D-Max was no stranger to Australia and had been there since 2003, albeit wearing a different badge.

Sep 08th, 2019

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Holden Rodeo

While the Holden Rodeo ute was introduced only in 1980, it was not a totally new vehicle in the Australasian market. It was preceded by its younger generation, the Chevrolet LUV and, later, the Isuzu KB. Here’s its history in brief:

Sep 08th, 2019

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Kia Sportage

The first-generation Kia Sportage was a product of a joint undertaking between Ford, Mazda, and Kia, with the use of Ford and Mazda’s technology and Kia’s facilities. Thus, the Sportage was developed from a Mazda Bongo platform with a sporty look and off-road capability. July 1993 saw the launching of Sportage in Asia. From 1995 to 1998, the Sportage was built by Karmann Gmbh in Germany for the European market. Meanwhile, the South Korean production facility continued to serve the rest of the global market.

Sep 06th, 2019

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Holden Tigra

Going back a little on the history of the Opel Tigra marque, it had been used on two different cars in two separate periods. Below are the two Tigra cars with their brief background:

Sep 04th, 2019

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Ford Telstar

The Ford Telstar was sold in Australia, Asia, and Africa. This car was based on the Mazda Capella/626 with the only differences being the engine size, styling, and some specifications. It was launched in 1982 in Japan, and a year later it was unveiled in Australia. It replaced the Ford Cortina in Australia and was available as a five-door hatchback or a sedan.

Sep 03rd, 2019