Review: Mercedes-AMG C205.I C 43 & C 63 (2016-18) Overview The Mercedes-AMG C205 C 43 and C 63 S were high-performance coupes that were released in Australia in July and April 2016, respectively. Both manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the all-wheel drive C 43 was powered by a 3.0-litre biturbo V6 petrol engine and had a […]
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Review: Mercedes-AMG W177 A 35 & A 45 (2019-on)
Overview To be released in Australia in late 2019, the Mercedes-AMG W177 A-Class is a five-door hot hatch. Manufactured in Rastatt, Germany, the all-wheel drive Mercedes-AMG W177 A 35 and A 45 S are powered by 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines that are mated to seven- and eight-speed double clutch transmissions, respectively. Mercedes-AMG W177 A […]
Review: Mercedes S202 C 43 AMG Estate (1998-00)
Overview Released in Australia in March 1998, the Mercedes-Benz S202 C 43 AMG Estate was a compact executive wagon. Manufactured in Affalterbach, Germany, the rear-wheel drive S202 C 43 AMG was powered by a 4.3-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. C 43 AMG: M113 engine Assembled by AMG, the […]
Review: Mercedes W176 A 45 AMG (2013-18)
Review: Mercedes-Benz W176.I A 45 AMG (2013-15) Overview Released in Australia in August 2013, the Mercedes-Benz W176 Series I (W176.I) A 45 AMG was a five-door performance hatchback. Manufactured in Rastatt, Germany, the all-wheel drive W176 A 45 AMG was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch […]
Review: Mercedes-AMG V177 A 35 Saloon (2019-on)
Overview To be released in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2019, the Mercedes-AMG V177 A 35 4MATIC Saloon is a compact sedan. Commencing production in mid-2019, the all-wheel drive Mercedes-AMG V177 A 35 Saloon will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that is mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission. Mercedes-AMG […]
Review: McLaren 650S (2014-17)
Overview Released in Australia in March 2014, the McLaren 650S was available as a coupe or convertible with a retractable hard top (‘Spider’). Manufactured in Woking, England, the rear-wheel drive 650S was powered by a mid-mounted 3.8-litre M838T twin-turbo V6 petrol engine which was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission. M838T engine and transmission […]
Review: McLaren MP4-12C (2011-14)
Overview Released in November 2011, the MP4-12C was initially available as a two-door coupe, with Spider (convertible) models following in October 2012. Manufactured in Woking, England, the rear-wheel drive MP4-12C was powered by a mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine which was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission. M838T engine and transmission The 3.8-litre […]
Review: Mazda FE RX-8 (2003-11)
Review: Mazda FE.I RX-8 (2003-08) Overview Released in July 2003, the Mazda FE Series I (FE.I) RX-8 was a four-door sports coupe. Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the rear-wheel drive RX-8 was powered by a twin-rotor 1.3-litre 13B-MSP Renesis rotary engine . The Mazda RX-8 was available with six-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions. *Peak power […]
Review: Mazda J14 Tribute (2001-08)
Review: Mazda J14.I Tribute (2001-03) Overview Released in February 2001, the Mazda J14 Series I (J14.I) Tribute was a five seat, compact SUV. Manufactured in Hofu, Japan, the J14.I Tribute was available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission (Limited variants) or a 3.0-litre petrol V6 mated to a four-speed […]
Review: Mazda CP Premacy (2001-03)
Review: Mazda CP.I Premacy (2001-02) Overview Released in February 2001, the Mazda CP Series I (CP.I) Premacy was a five-seat people mover (or ‘space hatch’, according to Mazda). Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the front-wheel drive Premacy was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual […]