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New car diary for October 2010

Make: Renault

Model: Megane - Coupe-Cabriolet

Released: Oct 2010

Expected to arrive in Australia with a 2.0-litre petrol four teamed with a CVT auto, the Megane CC will take on the likes of the Mini Cabrio, Volkswagen Eos and Peugeot 308 CC. The unique glass roof, consisting of two glass panels that fold into the boot with hydraulic rams will remain, but will be 10 per cent bigger.
read more about the Renault Megane

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: Lancer - SX

Released: Oct 2010

The SX Lancer variant will be positioned between the entry-level ES and mid-range VR models. Aimed at retail buyers, the Lancer SX will be sportier than the Lancer ES, which will in effect become Mitsubishi's fleet special.
read more about the Mitsubishi Lancer

Make: Holden

Model: Caprice

Released: Oct 2010

Holden will discontinue the Statesman and offer just two long-wheelbase Caprice models, with the 3.6-litre Caprice V6 replacing the Statesman V6 as the base model and offering a four per cent fuel saving over the outgoing model. The V8 model will use two per cent less fuel and be capable of running on E85 bio-ethanol but power output is 10kW down, to 260kW.
read more about the Holden Caprice

Make: Honda

Model: Jazz

Released: Oct 2010

Honda will follow up its push on petrol-electric hybrid models with a similar version of the recently launched second-generation Jazz light car. The Jazz Hybrid is likely to be launched locally together with the Insight in the first quarter of 2010.
read more about the Honda Jazz

Make: Kia

Model: Sorento

Released: Oct 2010

Kia is expected to add a new 200kW 3.5 litre V6 to its recently released new-generation Sorento, launched in Australia in late 2009. This will bring the number of powertrains to three, starting with the 128kW/225Nm 2.4 lite four cylinder, to the powerful, yet economical 145kW/436Nm 2.2 litre diesel range.
read more about the Kia Sorento

Make: Kia

Model: Cerato - Hatch

Released: Oct 2010

The long-awaited Cerato hatch will plug a hole in Kia's range and form an integral part of the South Korean maker's ambition to outgun in-house rival Hyundai.
read more about the Kia Cerato

Make: Kia

Model: Sportage

Released: Oct 2010

The new-generation Sportage shares its platform with the Tucson-replacing ix35 from sibling brand Hyundai. Design cues from the Kia Sorento, such as the roofline and windshield rake, are evident. The new Sportage will likely include a 2.0-litre petrol powerplant with 123 kW from the ix35, as well as a 2.0-litre R-series diesel with 135kW.
read more about the Kia Sportage

Make: Peugeot

Model: RCZ

Released: Oct 2010

Peugeot has already pre-sold 60 RCZs sight unseen to early adopters. The slinky coupe will sit in a niche of its own with a one-price-fits-all price across its three-powertrain range, consisting of 115kW and 147kW direct-injection petrol engines and a 120kW/340Nm turbo-diesel.
read more about the Peugeot RCZ

Make: Lexus

Model: LFA

Released: Oct 2010

Leading the performance charge for Lexus is the LF-A concept car, a two-seater supercar powered by a 373kW-plus V10 engine, with an estimated top speed of more than 320km/h. This performance is complemented by Lexus levels of luxury, comfort and equipment.
read more about the Lexus LFA

Make: Bentley

Model: Mulsanne

Released: Oct 2010

Bentley revealed the all-new replacement for its flagship Arnage sedan at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in California. The Mulsanne,which goes on sale globally from mid-2010, will be built on a new platform in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Crewe, England.
read more about the Bentley Mulsanne

Make: Lexus

Model: GS - GS-F

Released: Oct 2010

Lexus officials have stated that the GS large sedan - powered by the IS-F’s 5.0-litre V8 and badged as the GS-F – is likely to be the next ‘F’ badged model to reach Australia. Expect a 5.0-litre DOHC V8 that produces more than 300kW/474Nm, mated to the LS460's eight-speed automatic.
read more about the Lexus GS

Make: Ford

Model: Fiesta

Released: Oct 2010

With production shifting to Thailand, a Fiesta Sedan will join the range for the first time, with petrol powered sedans receiving automatic-only transmissions in the guise of Ford's Powershift (similar to Volkswagen's DSG) gearbox, linked to a 1.6-litre Ti-VCT engine packing 89kW and 151Nm of torque. The 66kW/200Nm 1.6 TDCi diesel engine option is closely related to that of the co-existing Econetic model and will be distribute power through a five-speed manual transmission.
read more about the Ford Fiesta

Make: Kia

Model: Magentis

Released: Oct 2010

Kia's second-generation Hyundai Sonata/i40-derived Magentis is due locally by the third quarter of 2010. It will compete against the likes of the Toyota Camry, Mazda6 and Subaru Liberty. Power will be fed to the front wheels by a version of Hyundai’s new 150kW 2.4 Theta II GDI engine, via a new six-speed auto transmission.
read more about the Kia Magentis

Make: Lexus

Model: IS - IS-F coupe/cabrio

Released: Oct 2010

Lexus’ IS-F sedan will be joined by a “hard-top convertible” powered by the same rear drive 311kW at 6600rpm and 505Nm of torque from a heady 5200rpm from its 5.0-litre V8, via an eight-speed automatic paddle-shift transmission with three-stage VSC stability control. Expect a $150K price tag.
read more about the Lexus IS

Make: Holden

Model: Commodore - E85

Released: Oct 2010

Holden is developing an E85-compatible version of its direct-injection SIDI powertrain. This will represent the next major upgrade for its volume-selling Commodore range. Holden expects the ethanol-powered vehicles to account for up to 30 per cent of all Commodore sales when introduced for sale from late 2010.
read more about the Holden Commodore

Make: Ford

Model: Focus - RS

Released: Oct 2010

Just 315 examples of the three-door Focus RS will be made available here, priced at $59,990. It will be powered by a version of Volvo’s turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine which sends 224kW and 440Nm of torque to the front wheels through Ford’s patented ‘RevoKnuckle’, a Quaife automatic torque-biasing helical limited-slip front differential.
read more about the Ford Focus

Make: Honda

Model: Legend

Released: Oct 2010

Honda’s next-generation flagship sedan is expected to be powered by a V8 engine with cylinder deactivation technology. Also tipped to adopt an all-wheel driveline and four-wheel steering, the Legend's Australian launch timing is expected to be in 2010. Pricing should be close to $100,000.
read more about the Honda Legend

Make: Holden

Model: Barina Spark

Released: Oct 2010

Holden has confirmed that the new-generation global mini-car, the Matiz is under consideration for sale locally as the Spark. The Spark will allow Holden to compete in the sub-light segment, with a sub-Barina model against small cars sourced from Asia. The Spark is powered by a 51kW 995cc four-cylinder engine.
read more about the Holden Barina Spark

Make: Audi

Model: R8 - Spyder

Released: Oct 2010

Audi’s much-anticipated R8 Spyder will set a price benchmark for Audi in Australia. The Spyder has the same powerful stance as the coupe with a design treatment behind the cabin including a couple of striking arched cowls extending to the spoiler lip. Like all Audi convertibles the R8 Spyder has a textile roof.
read more about the Audi R8

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: i-MiEV

Released: Oct 2010

The i-MiEV electric vehicle is a strong possibility for local release, following positive feedback from prospective private and corporate customers. Based on the ‘i’ mini-car, the zero-emissions i-MiEV uses a 47kW electric motor powered by a 330-volt lithium-ion battery.
read more about the Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Make: Porsche

Model: Cayenne

Released: Oct 2010

Porsche is odds-on to become Australia’s first European brand to offer petrol-electric power. The next-generation Cayenne due for release around 2010, and Porsche will introduce a hybrid version using a 3.6-litre V6 and six-speed Tiptronic transmission with a 34kW electric motor.
read more about the Porsche Cayenne

Make: Audi

Model: A5 - RS5

Released: Oct 2010

Audi-BMW fight ratchets up a notch as RS5 Coupe targets M3. Powered by a free-revving 331kW/430Nm 4.2 V8 that drives all four wheels via a seven-speed ‘S-tronic’ dual-clutch transmission, the RS5 will blast to 100km/h in a claimed 4.6 seconds – the same figure quoted by BMW for the M3 Coupe.
read more about the Audi A5

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