Review: Ferrari 328 GTS (1986-89) Overview Released in Australia in June 1986, the Ferrari 328 GTS was a mid-engined coupe with a targa roof; the 328 GTB – which had a conventional, fixed roof – was not officially imported to Australia. Manufactured in Maranello, Italy, the rear-wheel drive 328 GTS was powered by a 3.2-litre […]
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Review: Ferrari 308 (1975-85)
Review: Ferrari Mk.I 308 (1975-77) Overview Released in 1975, the Ferrari Mk.I 308 GTB was a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive coupe with two-plus-two seating. Hand-made in Maranello, Italy, the 308 GTB was powered by a 2.9-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 2925 cc Tipo 105A V8 petrol engine had […]
Review: Dodge JC Journey (2008-16)
Review: Dodge JC.I Journey (2008-11) Overview Released in September 2008, the Dodge JC Series I (JC.I) Journey was initially available as a seven seat people mover. Manufactured in Toluca, Mexico, the front-wheel drive Journey was available with either a 2.7-litre V6 petrol engine or a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel unit. As per the table below, the […]
Review: Dodge KA Nitro (2007-11)
Overview Released in June 2007, the Dodge KA Nitro was a five-seat SUV with a part-time four-wheel drive system. Manufactured in Ohio, USA, the Nitro was available with either a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine or a 3.7-litre V6 petrol unit. The Nitro was initially available in two SX and SXT editions, though a limited SX-R edition […]
Review: Dodge JS Avenger (2007-10)
Review: Dodge JS Avenger (2007-10) Overview Released in August 2007, the Dodge JS Avenger was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Michigan, USA, the front-wheel drive JS Avenger was available with a choice of four engines: the 2.0- and 2.4-litre petrol engines had an aluminium block, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and variable intake […]
Review: Dodge PM Caliber (2006-11)
Overview Released in August 2006, the Dodge PM Caliber was a five-door, compact SUV. Manufactured in Illinois, USA, the front-wheel drive Caliber was available with four engines: the 1.8- and 2.0- and 2.4-litre petrol engines had an aluminium block, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and variable intake and exhaust valve timing; and, the […]
Review: Daihatsu M201 YRV (2001-04)
Review: Daihatsu M201 YRV (2001-04) Overview Released in July 2001, the Daihatsu M201 YRV was a light, five-door wagon. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive YRV (short for ‘Young Recreational Vehicle’) was powered by a 1.3-litre K3-VE petrol engine which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, ‘dynamic variable valve timing’ (DVVT) and a […]
Review: Daimler X308 Super V8 (1997-02)
Review: Daimler X308.I Super V8 (1997-99) Overview Released in October 1997, the Daimler X308 Series I (X308.I) Super V8 was a luxury, long wheelbase saloon. Manufactured in Coventry, England, the Super V8 was powered by a supercharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission (Mercedes-Benz’s W5A580 unit). The supercharged 4.0-litre […]
Review: Daihatsu G300 Pyzar (1997-00)
Review: Daihatsu G300.I Pyzar (1997-98) Overview Released in February 1997, the Daihatsu G300 Series I (G300.I) Pyzar was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Pyzar was powered by a 1.5-litre GE-EG four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the Pyzar was available […]
Review: Daihatsu M100 Sirion (1998-05)
Review: Daihatsu M100.I Sirion (1998-02) Overview Released in June 1998, the Daihatsu M100 Series I (M100.I) Sirion was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front wheel drive Sirion was initially powered by a 1.0-litre EJ-VE three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. In September 2000, […]