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NEWS INDEX:   March 2014



Citroen Grand C4 Picasso released
4th March, 2014
Built on Citroen’s new EMP2 platform, the all new 7-seater Grand C4 Picasso provides a good combination of versatility, cabin space and accessibility ..... more

Land Rover Defender Black Pack and Silver Pack
4th March, 2014
Two new option packs for the Defender; Contrast leather premium seats, ebony headliner and privacy glass as standard; Dynamic Stability Control and ABS fitted as standard for some markets ..... more

Mercedes-Benz GLA prices announced
4th March, 2014
The first version to arrive, the GLA 200 CDI, delivers a maximum output of 100kW and 300Nm of torque from the 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine ..... more

Hyundai's new Sonata partly revealed
4th March, 2014
All-new Sonata becomes more competitive through innovation in fundamentals, design and improved safety; here in H2 2015 ..... more

Fiat made Jeep Renegade
4th March, 2014
All-new 2015 Jeep Renegade is the brand’s first Fiat-made SUV; Renegade Trailhawk model delivers 4x4 Trail Rated capability with Jeep Active Drive Low, which includes 20:1 crawl ratio and Jeep Selec-Terrain system; “small-wide 4x4 architecture” combines best-in-class off-road capability ..... more

Jaguar XE: here in 2015
5th March, 2014
Jaguar XE will be the first aluminium monocoque product in the segment and is set to be the most advanced, efficient and refined sports sedan in its class ..... more

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430
6th March, 2014
Honed on the track to excel on the road, N430 – available in Coupe or Roadster form – boasts a power hike to 436 PS at 7,300 rpm that brings its output up to that of the spirited V8 Vantage S ..... more

Volvo S60 Polestar for 2014
6th March, 2014
In conjunction with the launch control – and Polestar-optimised Haldex AWD system – the S60 Polestar will accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds ..... more

Abarth 695 biposto: Street Legal!
9th March, 2014
141kW 1.4 T-Jet engine; weighs just 997kg offering superior weight-to-power ratio; 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds; road-going reinterpretation of the Abarth 695 Assetto Corse race car which won Class F at the 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour ..... more

Audi TT - next-generation debuts
10th March, 2014
Audi’s stylish coupe is sportier than ever; New TT is 50kg lighter than its predecessor; Innovative virtual cockpit dashboard design; debuted at Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Mitsubishi Triton updated
12th March, 2014
Triton GLX-R Warrior comes with differential lock, advanced Multi-Communication System with USB input, voice recognition and Bluetooth, iPhone and iPod connectivity, 8 speaker audio system and MPSS power amplifier, black leather seat trim and 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat ..... more

Isuzu D-MAX X-RUNNER
12th March, 2014
X-RUNNER features gun metal grey alloy wheels and side steps, front and rear body kit, black sports bar and tub liner and inside there is red and black two-tone seat trim, red contrast steering wheel stitching and a high-gloss piano black dash trim ..... more

Toyota Kluger: new-generation released
18th March, 2014
Third generation Kluger is available in three well-equipped grades - GX, GXL and Grande; available in two-wheel (2WD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD); even better value than before with prices* starting at $40,990* - $2,200 less than the previous-model equivalent ..... more

Volkswagen's new Golf wagon released
21st March, 2014
Each model of the seventh generation Golf hatch (non-performance versions) has been replicated for the Golf Wagon. This includes the new entry model wagon in the 90 TSI ..... more

Honda's new City due soon
24th March, 2014
Available in two variants, the Honda City features a new Earth Dreams Technology CVT, which is matched to an improved 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine that delivers 88kW of power. Fuel economy is excellent, with the Honda City rated at just 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres ..... more

Mitsubishi Outlander updated
27th March, 2014
Mitsubishi has updated its Outlander SUV range with more aggressive styling, fresh interior trims and retuned suspension; while petrol-powered Outlander models gain interior NVH improvements and upgraded CVT transmission; now priced from $27,740* ..... more

BMW 2-Series coupe arrives
28th March, 2014
Increased size and interior space compared to 1-Series coupe; 220i, 220d and M235i variants now available; 220i priced* from $50,500* ..... more

Suzuki S-Cross now priced "drive-away"
31st March, 2014
Suzuki Australia has introduced drive-away pricing for its exciting new S-Cross hatch, with pricing starting from just $22,990** ..... more

Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS here in August
31st March, 2014
The six-cylinder boxer engines fitted in the new GTS models are based on the 3.4-litre engines from the Boxster S and Cayman S. Thanks to optimised fine tuning they now deliver an additional 11 kW ..... more


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