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Lexus LX 2023 review: 500d seven-seat - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 03 May 2023
The Lexus LX500d is the base-spec variant in the Lexus LX range, however this seven-seater is anything but entry-level in what it offers. And it has a circa-$150,000 price tag to match its bulging features list.So, does this supremely refined, plush and feature-packed urban-friendly vehicle make sense as a family-moving daily driver? More importantly, is it an effective off-road tourer?
BMW prices up for second time this year
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By Chris Thompson · 02 May 2023
The BMW Australia range has been subjected to a significant pricing increase for the second time in 2023, with only a few variants managing to escape the bump.With some models’ pricing increased by as much as $9000, the pricing adjustments have been applied to almost every model except for the non-M 4 Series, which had its pricing adjusted quite recently, as well as the brand’s electric SUV iX models.Also excluded from the pricing adjustments are the updated BMW X5 and X6 SUVs, which had new prices confirmed in February this year to reflect a change in specification.At the time, the increased pricing for the X5 and X6 range was bumped up by $8000 over the old model (to start from $134,900 before on-roads for the X5 xDrive30d). Electrification and tech updates are the main changes for the new 2023 models.The only model in this round of pricing updates to have a feature or specification change is the X7 xDrive40d which gains a light-up 'glowing' kidney grille.In January, BMW Australia adjusted pricing across the range by thousands of dollars for each model, with some up by as much as $11,500, though models that had increased prices were also subject to updates like the addition of head-up displays in some variants or heated steering wheels in M models.A spokesperson for BMW Australia told CarsGuide the adjustments still aim to ensure competitive pricing for its customers.“BMW constantly reviews its pricing structure throughout the year, taking into consideration a number of different factors,” they said.“However, we always aim to ensure our products remain appropriately positioned and represent a competitive pricing proposition in the market for our customers.”A full list of pricing updates can be found below.2023 BMW 1 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 2 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 3 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 4 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 5 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 7 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 8 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X1 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X2 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X3 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X4 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X5 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X6 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X7 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW Z4 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW iX pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW XM pricing before on-road costs
Skoda’s sleek new EVs coming by 2026
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By Chris Thompson · 26 Apr 2023
Options for electric cars across new car segments like different-sized SUVs and even wagons are about to get a lot more broad, especially if Skoda has anything to say about it, with half a dozen EVs set to go on sale over the next three years.
Land Rover refreshes Defender
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By Tung Nguyen · 26 Apr 2023
Land Rover has revealed its refreshed 2023 Defender range, now topped by a V8-powered 130, as well as introducing a luxurious Outbound grade and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain.Australia will also receive the 110 Hard Top workhorse later this year, which
Toyota Alphard incoming?
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By James Cleary · 20 Apr 2023
This week Lexus Australia confirmed it will bring the just-released new-generation LM luxury people mover to the local market. Which dramatically shortens the odds of Toyota’s Alphard, the people mover the premium newcomer is based on, also appearing in local showrooms.
Meet the Indian SUV gunning for the Prado
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By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Apr 2023
The all-new Mahindra Scorpio has arrived in Australia, presenting as a cut-price alternative to ladder-frame, diesel-powered 4WDs like the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest with sharp drive-away pricing.
Lexus LM luxury people mover coming to Oz
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By James Cleary · 18 Apr 2023
Three years after its original LM luxury people mover launched at the 2019 Auto Shanghai, Lexus has used this year’s event to unveil an all-new 2024 version.
Land invasion! GWM's Tank range to expand
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By Tom White · 18 Apr 2023
GWM's Tank 500 looks to be China's answer to the LandCruiser 300 Series, although it has just one petrol V6 drivetrain for now.
PHEV Triton possible, but unlikely
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By Tom White · 16 Apr 2023
Mitsubishi says there's a fully electric ute coming, but it doubts there will be any buyers for a plug-in hybrid Triton.
Mitsubishi Delica on the way for Australia?
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By Tom White · 06 Apr 2023
Mitsubishi wants the Delica off-road people mover in Australia - but there might be a bit of a wait.