Overview Released in Australia in December 2015, the Volkswagen Mk.4 Caddy Life is people mover that was available in standard (Caddy Life) and long wheelbase (Caddy Maxi Life) models. Manufactured in Poznan, Poland, the front-wheel drive Volkswagen Mk.4 Caddy was initially powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine (‘TSI220’) which had a Stop/Start function that […]
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Review: Volkswagen 2K Caddy Van (2005-15)
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 […]
Review: Volkwsagen 1J Bora (1999-05)
Overview Released in December 1999, the Volkswagen 1J Bora was compact, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Wolfsburg, Germany, the VW Bora range initially consisted of the 2.0i and 2.3i V5 variants, but was expanded in June 2001 with the 2.8i V6. Compared to its 1H Vento predecessor, the Volkswagen 1J Bora was 4 mm shorter […]
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 […]