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Favourite Ford engine reaches its end.

Australian new car market continues to shift in October 2024.

Y63 Patrol spied in Australia already!

Four months after taking the wraps off its ultra-luxury, large three-row LS9 SUV, MG’s premium IM sub-brand has confirmed domestic pricing for its hybrid flagship.

Subaru’s first electric car has been updated for 2026 as it struggles to find buyers in an increasingly competitive EV market.The 2026 Subaru Solterra, which shares the majority of its make-up with the Toyota bZ4X, comes with more power and range, as well as other tech updates.Importantly, it’s also the recipient of a significant price drop, despite the increased capability. It now starts from $63,990 before on-roads, which represents a $6000 price cut over the pre-update car.The higher-grade Solterra Touring now starts from $69,990 before on-roads, where it was previously a $76,990 ask - that’s a $7000 drop.It’s also significantly more powerful, with its total power output now 252kW as opposed to the 160kW its dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system used to offer.With a larger 74.7kWh battery, its WLTP-tested driving range is also up from 414km to 566km in the base model, or 517km in the Touring. Slightly more weight and bigger wheels (20-inch compared to the base’s 18-inch wheels) likely contribute to the shorter range.The Solterra has also been visually redesigned, with new bumpers, headlights, a new ‘grille’ shape, and new wheel designs giving it a significantly different look.Subaru is likely hoping offering more for a lower price will boost the Solterra’s sales somewhat. The electric car has sold just 142 units in 2025 so far, while the near-identical Toyota bZ4X is on 797.Solterra AWD:Dual Mode X-Mode with Grip Control Function18-inch alloy wheelsAutomatic, self-levelling LED headlightsLED tail-lightsPower mirrorsPuddle lampsPowered tailgate with new kick-sensorRoof railsNew synthetic leather seat trimHeated, eight-way power-adjustable front seatsHeated leather steering wheelDual-zone climate control14-inch multimedia touchscreen7.0-inch driver displayWireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlayDual wireless phone chargersUSB-C portsSix-speaker sound systemSolterra AWD Touring adds:20-inch alloy wheelsAuto-dipping door mirrorsPanoramic sunroofVentilated front seatsVehicle-to-load (V2L) 220V/1500W power outlet10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system *new features in bold2026 Subaru Solterra optional features Touring only - $1500Two-tone exterior paintNatural leather accented seat trim in blue and black theme2026 Subaru Solterra coloursAltitude Black Mica (NEW)Cosmic White PearlDark Blue Mica*Elemental Red Pearl*Smoked Carbon*Harbour Mist Grey Pearl**$660 cost-optional paintSRS airbags – dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and front seat centre plus new driver’s knee airbags3-point ELR rear seat belts Subaru Safety Sense featuring: Dynamic Radar Cruise ControlEmergency Driving Stop SystemEmergency Steering AssistLane Departure AlertLane Tracing AssistLow-speed Acceleration SuppressionPre-Collision SystemRoad Sign AssistSpeed Limiter Subaru Vision Assist featuring: Adaptive High-Beam SystemBlind Sport Monitor (BSM)Front Parking SensorsFront View MonitorPanoramic 360 Degree View MonitorParking Support BrakeRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Rear parking sensorsSafe Exit AssistMulti-Terrain Monitor Driver Monitoring System – featuring: Distraction warningDrowsiness warning Subaru offers a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty with 12 months of roadside assist. Electric car batteries are covered for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first.Servicing is every 12-months or 15,000km, and Subaru offers capped price servicing with costs able to be confirmed at Subaru’s website.

Corolla range gets trimmed down.

Mitsubishi has quietly increased the price of its Outlander SUV and Triton ute without updating the models, but it’s all normal business according to the brand.CarsGuide spotted the small price increase recently applied to Mitsubishi’s two most popular models.The Outlander’s price has increased by $750 across all grades apart from the entry-level ES - which retains its $39,990 list price.Prices for the Triton’s 4x2 line-up have gone up by $250 for the GLX single-cab which now lists for $34,740 and $400 for the GLX dual-cab at $44,090. Meanwhile, the 4x4 Triton range has seen increases of between $250 to $750 for all grades apart from the top-of-the-range GSR dual-cab pick-up which is now $1450 pricier and lists for $64,590. Despite the increase in price neither the Outlander nor Triton come with any change of specification. Mitsubishi told CarsGuide the price increase was part of business.“The changes were part of the ongoing price assessment, taking into account market fluctuations, exchange rates and other factors,” a Mitsubishi spokesperson said.While the Outlander’s latest price increase may not correspond to any increase in value, it should be noted the SUV underwent a significant update in April and July this year. The upgrades brought new styling inside and out, also adding extra safety tech which ensured it maintained its maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was assessed in September.Safety upgrades to the Triton also meant the ute was able to retain its five star ANCAP rating when it was tested in May this year.The Triton and Outlander are by far the best-selling models for Mitsubishi in Australia. Total 2024 sales of both came to 45,690 units, accounting for more than half the sales of all the brand’s models.

Audi Australia has confirmed a trio of different variants to be added to its 2026 line-up – a hatchback and two SUVs.

Toyota Motor Corporation officials have confirmed the production version of the Lexus Sport concept will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine.

The latest Chinese brand to land in Australia has revealed its Toyota RAV4 rival and opened the order books overseas giving us our best look yet at what the Aion i60 could offer when it lands locally. It was only weeks ago that new Chinese brand GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Company) finally locked-in its arrival in Australia with news the launch of its Aion V SUV slated for this month.Now we’ve been given a look into what could be the near future with the brand revealing specifications and opening orders in China for its newest SUV - the Aion i60.The Aion i60 shares the same 2775mm wheelbase as the Aion V but has larger overall dimensions which sees it measuring 4685mm end to end, 1854mm wide and 1660mm tall.   However, the Aion i60 will be available in China not only as a fully electric but also as a petrol-hybrid variant. Powering the EV will be one electric motor, with buyers able to choose between 150kW or 165kW units.Meanwhile the hybrid will be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and electric motor offering  a combined range of up to 1250km and a claimed fuel consumption of 5.5L/100km (CLTC).What sets this one apart from many of its rivals like the Chery Tiggo 7 is its range-extender set-up where the engine isn't connected to the wheels and it is driven by electric motor only, similar to Nissan's e-Power technology.Prices for the Aion i60 in China start at the equivalent of $25,700 for the electric variant and step up to $27,200 for the hybrid.The Aion i60 shares a similar design to the Aion V, but in a larger package and with different head- and taillight styling. There’s the angular lines with building wheel guards, the high bonnet and flat roofline that create a traditional SUV shape seen on many mid-sized rivals such as the RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander.The new SUV is a five-seater with a minimalist looking interior featuring a portrait style media screen, and large centre console featuring dual wireless phone charging pads.GAC is yet to confirm if the Aion i60 will be coming to Australia, but given the competitiveness of the mid-sized SUV market locally and the taste for hybrids over fully electric models, it would be a surprise if the new brand wasn't considering it.