Articles by Stephen Ottley

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne has something for everyone - from the outrageously fast Turbo GT Coupe to this, more frugal, E-Hybrid.This pairs a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine with an electric motor for a combination of performance and efficiency. There’s a new electric motor and battery for 2024, with the motor now making 130kW/460Nm, a significant 30kW/60Nm improvement over the previous model, which contributes towards a combined system output of 346kW/650Nm The Cayenne E-Hybrid has a new and improved 25.9kWh battery which allows for a theoretical 86km of driving on electric power alone. It also helps contribute to a claimed fuel economy rating of just 1.9L/100km; although, like all plug-in hybrids, achieving that figure in the real world is challenging in our experience.Porsche has also added a new on-board AC charger that increases capacity from 7.2kW to 11kW, so with a high-voltage charger the battery can be replenished in just over two hours.The Cayenne E-Hybrid is priced from $154,600 and comes equipped with LED Matrix beam headlights as well as 14-way electronically adjustable front seats, a head-up display, partial leather interior (in black), a new 12.6-inch digital instrument display and a 150W, 10-speaker sound system.There’s a redesigned exterior and interior, which toughens up the looks on the outside and creates a more stylish and practical inside. The Cayenne is by far the most family-friendly Porsche you can buy, with enough room in the back for two adults or older teenagers to sit comfortably, or enough room for three younger children. Safety equipment for the E-Hybrid includes front, side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags, plus autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and a surround view parking system.Combine the hybrid powertrain and practical and spacious cabin with the strong safety credentials and style and it makes for one of the most sensible models the brand offers. Whether that’s still enough to sway buyers from making the leap to an all-electric alternative remains to be seen.

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne S is available in either an SUV or Coupe bodystyle, both powered by the same V8 engine.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is a staple of the Japanese brand's line-up. Largely unchanged in nearly 40 years on sale it has now undergone a fairly radical overhaul.A fresh look and a new powertrain are major changes, but do they improve the rugged off-roader or has Toyota messed with a winning formula?We headed to Broken Hill to find out and put it to the test.

Porsche has given its family-friendly Cayenne a mid-life makeover but the biggest change you can't see. Under the bonnet the German brand has ditched downsizing for upsizing, re-introducing the V8-powered Cayenne S.But don't worry, there's still the frugal E-Hybrid and potent Turbo GT to choose from, highlighting the broad role the Cayenne plays for Porsche.

Toyota has announced it will re-open orders for the V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series, but not until it has managed to cut down the waiting times for the iconic ute. But in the meantime, the new four-cylinder turbo-diesel variant of the 39-year-old has arrived in Australia.

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MG is going after the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla with an all-electric hot hatch. We hit the road to find out if this a sign of things to come or a step too far, too soon for the EV market.The MG4 XPower packs plenty of performance but can it provide the driving thrills hot hatch buyers demand? Read our review to find out.

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While Toyota teases electric LandCruiser concepts, one Australian company is getting down to business planning electric conversions of some of the most iconic models.

Ford Australia is open to any of its global models, including the new electric Explorer, as it looks to diversify its line-up to become less-reliant on the success of its Ranger ute.