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2023 Toyota Yaris Hybrid review - CarExpert
WEBFeb 15, 2023 · That converts to 0.7637kWh in capacity, which is quite small. Officially, the Yaris Hybrid claims to use 3.3 litres per 100km on the combined cycle – as little as 2.8L/100km in urban environments. CO2 emissions are rated at 76g/km. The fuel tank holds 36 litres, and can run happily on cheaper 91 RON unleaded.
2023 Subaru Outback review - CarExpert
WEBApr 13, 2023 · Non-XT versions of the Subaru Outback are powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer engine producing 138kW of power and 245Nm of torque, mated to a continuously-variable transmission and all-wheel drive. A more powerful 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 183kW and 350Nm is available for 2023.
2024 Lexus UX 250h review - CarExpert
WEBOct 20, 2023 · Lexus claims the UX 250h has a combined economy figure of 4.5 litres per 100km. During our time with the tester which consisted of 660km of urban, metropolitan, and regional driving, it consumed an average of 5.2 litres per 100km. This is just a little bit higher than what I was expecting.
2024 Ford Everest review - CarExpert
WEBDec 10, 2023 · The 2024 Ford Everest Trend 4WD is technically the most expensive variant in the four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel line-up. It’s also available with a wide range of optional packages that can bring the asking price eerily close to the better-specified Sport V6 4WD. As recently detailed, Ford is increasing the pricing for the entire Everest range ...
2024 BYD Seal review - CarExpert
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Effectively, the 2024 BYD Seal offers buyers the choice between three different drivetrains. The Dynamic Standard Range uses a 61.4kWh battery and features a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive, with 150kW of power and 310Nm of torque. It can go from 0-100km/h in a claimed 7.5 seconds.
2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 review - CarExpert
WEBNov 7, 2022 · The new Ford Ranger is one of the most talked about new cars in Australia, and it seems like the Wildtrak V6 is one of the models buyers are most excited about.. Wait times at the time of writing were around six months, the longest of any Ranger model short of the Raptor. People are clamouring to get their hands on …
2024 Hyundai Kona Hybrid review - CarExpert
WEBDec 1, 2023 · It’s hooked up to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Claimed fuel economy is a miserly 3.9 litres per 100km on the combined cycle. We saw 5.7 litres per 100km on a run through the hills outside Canberra. The fuel tank holds 38 litres, and the Kona Hybrid happily drinks 91 RON regular unleaded.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review - CarExpert
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Toyota RAV4 2WD Hybrid models pair a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with an electric motor and small battery pack, good for a system output of 160kW. It uses an e-CVT (continuously variable transmission). Choose the AWD model and you get an additional ‘eFour’ electric motor at the rear axle, and power bumps to 163kW.
Toyota Yaris Cross Review, Price and Specification - CarExpert
WEBJun 6, 2024 · The Toyota Yaris Cross sits at the bottom of the SUV line-up for the Japanese carmaker, slotting in below the larger C-HR and Corolla Cross. Pricing starts at $26,990 before on-road costs for the petrol-powered 2WD Yaris Cross GX and tops out at $37,990 before on-road costs for the Yaris Cross AWD Urban hybrid. Based on the same platform as the Yaris hatch, the Yaris Cross serves as Toyota’s ...