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New car diary for June 2012

Make: Peugeot

Model: 4008

Released: Jun 2012

The Japanese-built 4008 will be based on Mitsubishi's ASX but despite the higher model number will be priced lower, from less than $30,000. Peugeot says it will be produced in both FWD and AWD configurations. Engine choices will include a 2.0-litre petrol engine, Mitsubishi and Peugeot-sourced diesel engines with manual and CVT gearbox options.
read more about the Peugeot 4008

Make: Toyota

Model: 86

Released: Jun 2012

Toyota will finally get back into the sportscar business with a circa-$35K rear-drive coupe developed in conjunction with Subaru. The successor to Celica was styled by Toyota and built on a new "Impreza-inspired" platform, driving only the rear wheels and powered by a Subaru flat-four engine featuring Toyota-developed direct injection.
read more about the Toyota 86

Make: Ferrari

Model: 458 - Spider

Released: Jun 2012

FERRARI'S 458 Spider will feature a patented 25kg aluminium retractable hard-top that tucks away between its engine and the two-seat cockpit and can deploy in 14 seconds. Despite a 50kg weight gain, Ferrari claims a 3.4-second 0-100km/h acceleration time. The Prancing Horse guarantees the Spider to have identical levels of structural rigidity as the coupe.
read more about the Ferrari 458

Make: Audi

Model: A1 - Sportback

Released: Jun 2012

Adding practicality to Audi’s light-car line-up, the five-door A1 Sportback should also provide extra head and shoulder room for rear occupants due to a slightly enlarged height. A 25kg weight gain should not trouble what is likely to be a carryover engine line-up.
read more about the Audi A1

Make: Ferrari

Model: California

Released: Jun 2012

Ferrari is to update its California with mild styling tweaks and a more powerful engine, expected to boost power by 22kw to 360kW. Performance should be further enchanced by a weight reduction and suspension upgrades, while the cabin is likely to be packed with more technology such as smartphone integration.
read more about the Ferrari California

Make: Citroen

Model: DS5

Released: Jun 2012

Similar in concept to the higher-riding DS4 hatch, the DS5 is even more adventurous in comparison to its donor model, featuring complex body-side surfacing and a high, sweeping roofline. Citroen says the DS5 will offer five seats, a driving position “worthy of a gran turismo coupé” and “all the access and modularity of a hatchback.
read more about the Citroen DS5

Make: Holden

Model: Colorado

Released: Jun 2012

GM is readying its own new-generation, Thai-built Chevrolet pick-up to replace the Isuzu D-Max-based Colorado. The new one-tonne utility is likely to end up with Holden badges and could be powered by 2.5 and 2.8-litre Thai-built engines co-developed with Italian diesel specialist VM Motori.
read more about the Holden Colorado

Make: Isuzu

Model: D-Max - Ute

Released: Jun 2012

Compared with the Holden Colorado with which it shares much mechanically, the Isuzu D-Max will get different sheet metal forward of the A pillars and rear of the cabin – including more macho wheel arch flares. Single, space and crew-cab body styles will be available, all powered by the carryover 3.0-litre, 130kW/380Nm four-cylinder diesel engine.
read more about the Isuzu D-Max

Make: Nissan

Model: Leaf

Released: Jun 2012

NISSAN is leading the race to bring a mass-produced zero-emissions electric vehicle to Australian new-car showrooms. The Japanese company announced it will have a plug-in EV electric family car on sale here in 2012. It will be a five-seater with an electric range of more than 160km.
read more about the Nissan Leaf

Make: Hyundai

Model: i30

Released: Jun 2012

A second-generation of Hyundai's i30 hatch range will have an upmarket looking cabin and more distinctive and aggressive look than its predecessor, in line with the brand's Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy. A choice of low-emissions four-cylinder 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines will be offered.
read more about the Hyundai i30

Make: BMW

Model: 5 Series - ActiveHybrid 5

Released: Jun 2012

BMW will be first of the big three German luxury brands to unleash a hybrid onto the Australian market. A turbocharged petrol straight-six with a 40kW electric motor sandwiched between it and the eight-speed ZF automatic will produce a combined 250kW and 450Nm. The hybrid 5 Series will hit 100km/h in 5.9s but return fuel consumption of 6.4L/100km.
read more about the BMW 5 Series

Make: Lexus

Model: RX

Released: Jun 2012

Japanese luxury specialist Lexus will facelift its RX SUV to reflect the 'spindle grille' design language initiated by the new GS sedan, while adding a macho F-Sport variant.
read more about the Lexus RX

Make: Audi

Model: A6 - Avant

Released: Jun 2012

Audi Australia managing director Uwe Hagen indicated that the company would give the new and sportier A6 Avant wagon a try Down Under, despite a patchy sales record in this country.
read more about the Audi A6

Make: Honda

Model: Civic - hatch

Released: Jun 2012

Honda's next-gen, British-built Civic hatch is likely to retain the current model's angular design when it launches here shortly after the sedan version (sourced from Thailand). Honda says the car has been designed with particular focus on ride and handling, reduced CO2 emissions and interior quality, while keeping its class-leading cabin and boot space.
read more about the Honda Civic

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