Review: Volkswagen 2K.I Caddy (2005-10) Overview Released in March 2005, the Volkswagen 2K Series I (2K.I) Caddy was a two-seat van. The VW Caddy was initially available with either a 1.6-litre petrol engine (the 1.6i variant) or a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel unit (the 1.9 TDI). Built off the Mk.5 Golf platform, the Caddy had a sliding […]
Author: Stephen Tomlinson
Review: Volkswagen Arteon (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in October 2017, the Volkswagen Arteon was a four-door fastback with a top-hinged tailgate. Manufactured in Emden, Germany, the all-wheel drive Volkswagen Arteon 206TSI was be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission (Volkswagen’s ‘DSG’). For Australia, the Arteon 206TSI was solely […]
Review: Volkswagen A5 Beetle (2013-16)
Overview Released in February 2013, the Volkswagen A5 Beetle was a small, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Puebla, Mexico, the front-wheel drive VW Beetle was powered by a 1.4-litre ‘twincharged’ (i.e. turbo- and super-charged) four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or double clutch transmission (DCT). 1.4 TSI engine The Beetle’s 1.4-litre […]
Review: Volkswagen 2H Amarok cab chassis (2011-on)
Review: Volkswagen 2H.I Amarok cab chassis (2011-16) Overview Released in September 2011, the Volkswagen 2H Series I (2H.I) Amarok cab chassis was initially available as a four-door, dual-cab chassis. The Amarok cab chassis range consisted of the TSI300, TDI340 and TDI400 variants. The TSI300 was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the TDI340 had […]
Review: Volkswagen 2H Amarok utility (2011-on)
Review: Volkswagen 2H.I Amarok utility (2011-16) Overview Released in March 2011, the Volkswagen 2H Amarok utility was initially available in a four-door, dual-cab body. The Amarok range initially consisted of the TDI400 variant which was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo-diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The TDI400 was also available with rear-wheel […]
Review: TRD XV40 Aurion (2007-09)
Overview Released in August 2007, the TRD Aurion was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Altona, Victoria, the front-wheel drive XV40 Aurion was powered by a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with a sequential shift function. The TRD Aurion range consisted of 3500S and 3500SL variants […]
Review: TRD Mk.7 Hilux (2008-09)
Overview Released in April 2008, the TRD Mk.7 Hilux was a dual cab utility. Manufactured in Thailand, the TRD Hilux was powered by a supercharged 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine and mated to a five-speed A750F automatic transmission. The TRD Hilux was offered in two variants: S (for ‘sports’) and SL (‘sports luxury’). Although the TRD […]
Review: Toyota XP130 Yaris (2011-19)
Review: Toyota XP130.I Yaris (2011-14) Overview Released in October 2011, the Toyota XP130 Series I (XP130.I) Yaris was available as a light, three- or five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the entry-level Yaris YR was powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, while the YRS, YRX and ZR had a more powerful 1.5-litre unit. 2NZ-FE and […]
Review: Toyota XP90 Yaris (2005-16)
Review: Toyota XP90.I Yaris (2005-08) Overview Released in October 2005, the Toyota XP90 Series I (XP90.I) Yaris was initially available as a light three- or five-door hatchback, with sedans following in March 2006. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Yaris was powered by 1.3- and 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engines and available in YR, YRS and […]
Review: Toyota XV10 Vienta (1995-97)
Overview Released in October 1995, the Toyota XV10 Vienta was available as a mid-size sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Altona, Victoria, the front-wheel drive Vienta was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. While the ‘Vienta’ badge was initially used within the XV10 […]