The next-generation Honda Civic Type R will be largely the same as the prototype pictured here when it lands in New Zealand later next year. The car has been unveiled at the Paris motor show, where Honda’s design chief Daisuke Tsutamori said: “You can expect that the car you see on the stand will be close to the car we will see on the road." That means the Civic R … [Read more...] about Honda Civic R – what you see is what you’ll get in NZ
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New Land Rover Discovery: NZ query over engine choices
The all-new Land Rover Discovery will go on sale in New Zealand around the middle of next year – but the distributors here are still undecided about engine options. What is clear is that the introductory model will come with a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6. What isn’t is whether the new line-up of 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesels will cut it with buyers here. “We are a little … [Read more...] about New Land Rover Discovery: NZ query over engine choices
US-sourced Chevrolet Equinox to replace Holden Captiva SUV
The all-American Chevrolet Equinox will replace the ageing Captiva SUV in the Holden line-up in New Zealand, the company has confirmed. GM Holden’s Melbourne head office released a statement today: “The all-new Equinox SUV will join the Holden line-up in 2017. This world-class SUV is the next step in Holden’s commitment to launching 24 new vehicles by 2020,” it said. The … [Read more...] about US-sourced Chevrolet Equinox to replace Holden Captiva SUV
Subaru XV – opportunity knocks for new-look 2017 model
Sales of small SUVs in New Zealand are whittling away at those of small passenger cars, statistics that Subaru NZ managing director Wallis Dumper believes will provide new opportunities for the company’s next-generation XV model. “Small SUVs will in the next three to five years outsell small passenger cars,” he said. “It might be quicker than that because the trend towards … [Read more...] about Subaru XV – opportunity knocks for new-look 2017 model
Toyota Supra hits test track, counting down to launch date
Gleaming prototypes of the new Toyota Supra hybrid sports car have been seen at motor shows for some time, but here we have the production model, heavily disguised while testing at Germany’s Nurburgring circuit. It appears much shorter than the Toyota FT-1-inspired show car and is certainly toned down in terms of styling. For a start, the long bonnet features a front bumper … [Read more...] about Toyota Supra hits test track, counting down to launch date