Review: Lamborghini Murcielago (2002-06) Overview Released in September 2002, the Lamborghini Murcielago was initially available as a coupe, with roadsters following in 2005. Manufactured in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the all-wheel drive Murcielago was powered by a mid-mounted 6.2-litre V12 petrol engine from 2002 to 2006. This engine was initially mated to a six-speed manual transmission; […]
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Review: Land Rover L319 Discovery 3 (2005-09)
Overview Released in April 2005, the Land Rover L319 Discovery 3 was a four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Solihull, UK, the Discovery 3 was available with 2.7-litre turbo-diesel, 4.0-litre V6 petrol and 4.4-litre V8 petrol engines. Beyond the engines, the Discovery 3 range consisted of S, SE and HSE editions; while the S variant was […]
Review: Lamborghini Huracán (2014-on)
Review: Lamborghini Huracán (2014-on) Overview Production of the Lamborghini Huracán commenced in the second quarter of 2014 and the model was officially released in Australia in September 2014. Manufactured in sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the all-wheel drive Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 is powered by a 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double […]
Review: Lamborghini L132 Diablo (1991-01)
Review: Lamborghini L132.I Diablo (1991-98) Overview Released in September 1991, the Lamborghini L132 Series I (L132.I) Diablo was a two-seat supercar. The Diablo was powered by a mid-mounted 5.7-litre V12 engine – with double overhead camshafts – that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Initially available as a rear-wheel drive coupe, all-wheel drive VT […]
Review: Lamborghini L140 Gallardo (2003-13)
Review: Lamborghini L140.I Gallardo (2003-05) Overview Released in October 2003, the Lamborghini L140 Series I (L140.I) Gallardo was initially available as a all-wheel drive, two-door coupe. Manufactured in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the L140.I Gallardo was powered by a mid-mounted 5.0-litre V10 petrol engine that was mated to either a six speed manual or semi-automatic ‘E-Gear’ […]
Review: Kia CK Stinger (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in September 2017, the Kia CK Stinger was a ‘fastback sports sedan’. Manufactured in South Korea, the rear-wheel drive Kia Stinger was powered by 2.0- and 3.3-litre turbocharged petrol engines that were mated to eight-speed automatic transmissions (see table below). Both the 2.0-litre G4KL ‘Theta II’ and 3.3-litre G6DP ‘Lambda II’ […]
Review: Lamborghini Aventador (2011-22)
Overview Released in July 2011, the Lamborghini Aventador was initially available as a two-door coupe, with Roadster (convertible) models following in November 2012. Manufactured in in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, the all-wheel drive Aventador was powered by a 6.5-litre V12 petrol engine which was mated to a single-clutch seven-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) transmission (capable of […]
Review: Kia QL Sportage (2015-21)
Review: Kia QL.I Sportage (2015-18) Overview Commencing production in October 2015, the Kia QL Sportage was a five-door SUV. Manufactured at Kia’s Gwangju plant in South Korea, the Kia QL Sportage was available with 2.0-litre petrol, 2.4-litre petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines (see table below). The Kia QL Sportage range initially consisted of Si, SLi […]
Review: Kia SL Sportage (2010-15)
Review: Kia SL.I Sportage (2010-13) Overview Released in August 2010, the Kia SL Series I (SL.I) Sportage was a five seat SUV. Manufactured in Gwangju, South Korea, the SL.I Sportage was available with 2.0- and 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engines and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. As per the table below, the Sportage range consisted of Si, […]
Review: Kia FB Spectra (2001-04)
Overview Released in May 2001, the Kia FB Spectra was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Spectra was powered by a 1.8-litre four cylinder petrol engine mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The Mazda-sourced 1.8-litre ‘BP’ engine had a cast iron block, double overhead camshafts, […]