Mazda CX-3 has maintained its sales lead in the small SUV category with the addition of impressive safety features. It has also bagged the highest score in adult occupant protection under ANCAP's stricter guidelines.
Mazda CX-3 has maintained its sales lead in the small SUV category with the addition of impressive safety features. It has also bagged the highest score in adult occupant protection under ANCAP's stricter guidelines.
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Mazda CX-3 has maintained its sales lead in the small SUV category with the addition of impressive safety features. It has also bagged the highest score in adult occupant protection under ANCAP's stricter guidelines.
The small SUV is one of the top-selling cars in Australia these days. It features a stylish exterior and interior designs and boasts plenty of infotainment and safety features, including smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth multi-connection functionality, automatic emergency braking, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist. The car also has a 5-star ANCAP safety rating from 2019.
Kia Cerato remains a top-selling car in the country with its economical price range and advanced infotainment and safety features. Available in sedan and hatchback body styles, the 2020 model also comes with a manual option for its mid-level Sport trim.
This year's Camry does not have many tweaks, but the addition of Android Auto compatibility to its multimedia display is a significant improvement especially for non-Apple smartphone users. The impressive Toyota Safety Sense technology is also standard across the range.
The all-new Mazda CX-5 is ready to take on other popular midsize SUVs with its enhanced off-road traction system and other tweaks that offer an improved driving experience not just around the city but also in non-urban landscapes.
Hyundai i30 drops the manual option for the entry level Go variant, which increases the base pricing. Nonetheless, the latest lineup upgrades are expected to continue the sales of the second top-selling small car in Australia.
Toyota Corolla is expected to maintain its reign as the top-selling compact car in Australia with the addition of a new hybrid sedan option. Several infotainment and safety upgrades have also been added across the range, including smartphone mirroring and autonomous emergency braking.
The segment-leading minivan now comes with refreshed styling and advanced infotainment and safety features. With powerful petrol and diesel engine options and a seven-year warranty, it's likely to maintain its reign as the year's top-selling people-mover in Australia.
The all-new Great Wall Steed comes with Bosch Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a 5-year warranty that ute buyers may want to consider, aside from its ridiculously cheap price tag.
Nissan's flagship ute comes with minor improvements for 2020, especially on its most popular ST range. Check out if these changes are worth the slight increase in price.
Mazda just ended its 48-year relationship with Ford and teamed up with Isuzu D-Max. The result of the new partnership is an all-new BT-50 with new engine, platform, and drivetrain. Will the new look and engineering generate more sales for the ute?
The latest Holden Colorado features a mild facelift but remains a trusty ute with a good warranty and a grunty donk. Here's what buyers can expect from this year's models.
To celebrate its decade-long presence in Australia, Volkswagen Amarok now comes with a manual and more affordable option for its V6-powered models.
Are you a Hilux dude or a Ford Ranger guy? Check our our comparison review of Australia's two most popular utes!
The latest Triton range features upgrades on mid-range and top-range models, which are most popular among the ute's buyers. These include a rear differential lock and rear air circulator for the rear seat, which translate into better off-roading capability.
For MY2020, Ford Ranger focuses on improving its comfort and infotainment features. The entry-level trim is now available with heavy-duty suspension while the mid and top-spec trims come with brighter Bi-LED headlights.
Isuzu D-Max gets a major facelift eight years after its launch in Australia. The 2020 model boasts a more powerful engine and a heap of safety and infotainment features, making the Japanese workhorse a worthy contender among the top-selling utes in the country.
The latest Hilux model is equipped with advanced safety gear, such as auto emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, auto high-beam headlights, road sign detection, and pedestrian and cyclist detection. All these features from the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) technology have earned the car a 5-star ANCAP rating. It's the first ute to score five stars under the stricter ANCAP crash testing criteria.
The Tesla Cybertruck won't be in production until 2021, but it's heavily talked about among car enthusiasts to miss our radar. Designed with angular shaped, unibody frame and powerful towing capacity, it's definitely worth checking. Will its "futuristic" look soon becomes the norm? It's too early to tell.
The newest generation of Toyota RAV4 finally features an Android Auto compatibility across its lineup, which is great news for many Android smartphone users. Aside from this and several other technology upgrades, the option of petrol-electric hybrid technology is expected to attract more buyers to one of the most popular SUVs in the country.
The arrival of RAM 1500 Laramie V6 EcoDiesel is expected to boost the American car manufacturer's already impressive sales in Australia. Featuring a class-leading torque and towing capability paired with SUV-like comfort and spacious cab interior, the light-duty muscle truck is now available at RAM Truck dealerships around the country.
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