Review: Ford BK.I EcoSport (2013-17) Overview Released in Australia in December 2013, the Ford BK Series I (BK.I) EcoSport was a compact SUV. Manufactured in Chennai, India, the front-wheel drive EcoSport was powered by 1.0-litre turbocharged and 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines. For Australia, the EcoSport range initially consisted of range-topping Titanium variants with the […]
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Review: Ford Endura (2018-on)
Overview To be released in Australia in late 2018, the Ford Endura is a large, five-seat SUV. Manufactured at Ford’s Oakville plant in Ontario, Canada, the all-wheel drive Ford Endura will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that is mated to a six-speed double clutch transmission (Ford’s ‘Powershift’). In international markets, the Ford Endura […]
Review: Ford Cougar (1999-04)
Review: Ford SW Cougar (1999-01) Overview Released in October 1999, the Ford SW Cougar was a mid-size, front-wheel drive coupe. Effectively replacing the Ford Probe , the Cougar was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed CD4E automatic or five-speed MTX75 manual transmission. The Cougar was manufactured at […]
Review: Fiat Ritmo (2008-09)
Review: Fiat Ritmo (2008-09) Overview Released in March 2008, the Fiat Ritmo was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Cassino, Italy, the front-wheel drive Ritmo was available with 1.4-litre petrol engines (both naturally aspirated and turbocharged) and 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines. In July 2008, however, the latter was replaced with a less powerful version. All […]
Review: Fiat Punto (2006-09)
Overview Released in July 2006, the Fiat Punto was a light hatchback, available in three- and five-door bodies. Styled by Giugiaro and manufactured in Italy, the Punto was available with 1.4-litre petrol engines (both naturally aspirated and turbocharged) and 1.3- and 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engines. Initially, the Punto was offered with manual transmissions, though a semi-automatic […]
Review: Fiat Punto (2013-15)
Review: Fiat Punto (2013-15) Overview Released in August 2013, the Fiat Punto was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Italy, the front-wheel drive Punto was powered by a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or semi-automatic transmission (Fiat’s ‘Dualogic’). The 1.4-litre FIRE (‘Fully Integrated Robotised Engine’) four-cylinder petrol engine […]
Review: Fiat 500X (2015-on)
Review: Fiat Series I 500X (2015-17) Overview Released in Australia in December 2015, the Fiat 500X was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Melfi, Italy, the Fiat 500X was powered by 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engines that were mated to either six-speed manual, six-speed dual dry clutch (DDCT) or nine-speed automatic transmissions. As per the table below, […]
Review: Fiat JF Freemont (2013-16)
Review: Fiat JF Freemont (2013-16) Overview Released in April 2013, the Fiat JF Freemont was a large SUV that replaced the Dodge JC Journey as part of an expanded Fiat range for the Australian market. Manufactured in Toluca, Mexico, the front-wheel drive Freemont was initially available in five-seat Base, Urban and Lounge variants. In August […]
Review: Fiat Panda (2013-15)
Overview Released in October 2013, the Fiat Panda was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Naples, Italy, the Panda range consisted of front-wheel drive Pop, Easy and Lounge variants, and all-wheel drive Trekking variants. Fiat Panda engines Of the engines: For Pop variants, the 1.2-litre (1242 cc) FIRE (‘Fully Integrated Robotised Engine’) four-cylinder petrol engine had […]
Review: Fiat 500C (2010-15)
Review: Fiat Series 1 500C (2010-13) Overview Released in January 2010, the Fiat Series 1 (S1) 500C was a two-door, four-seat convertible with a retractable soft-top roof. Based on the Fiat 500 , the 500C was available powered by a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to either a six-speed manual or Fiat’s ‘DuaLogic’ semi-automatic transmission […]