Wheels Australia - June 2018

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Sorento Holiday, celebrate

Diesel refinement; equipment; build; practicality; safety; handling; warranty; new auto

Getting pricey for a Kia; badge snobbery means buyers may overlook this excellent SUV

The Pick:SLidieselgetsadecentdonkandplentyofkit,includingleatherandbetteraudio

Si $42,990 V6 3.5 206 336 A8 1921 — — 10.0 91 54 F

Sport $44,990 V6 3.5 206 336 A8 1921 — — 10.0 91 54 F

Si $45,490 L4TD 2.2 147 441 A8 2036 — — 7.2 D 54 A

SLi $46,990 V6 3.5 206 336 A8 1921 — — 10.0 91 52 F

SLi $50,490 L4TD 2.2 147 441 A8 2036 — — 7.2 D 53 A

Sport $48,490 L4TD 2.2 147 441 A8 2036 – – 7.2 D 54 A

GT Line $58,990 L4TD 2.2 147 441 A8 2036 – – 7.2 D 54 A

Huracan Frontuptothebullbar

Broad range offers something for everyone

MoreexpensivethanGallardo;lackofamanual;rearvisioninthecoupes

The Pick:Rear-driver is the purist’s choice, and the real embodiment of the brand

LP 580-2 $378,900 V10 5.2 426 540 S7 1389 3.4 — 11.9 98 12/16 R

LP 580-2 Spyder $429,000 V10 5.2 426 540 S7 1509 3.6 — 12.1 98 R

LP 610-4 $428,000 V10 5.2 449 560 S7 1422 3.2 — 12.5 98 08/14 A

LP 610-4 Spyder $470,800 V10 5.2 449 560 S7 1524 3.4 — 12.3 98 A

Performante $483,866 V10 5.2 470 600 S7 1382 2.9 — 13.7 98 A

Performante Spyder $532,635 V10 5.2 470 600 S7 1507 3.1 — 14.0 98 A

Aventador Italian flagship

4WS,powerhike,andsuspensionoverhaulgivegloriousV12supercaranewleaseonlife

NotquiteassavageaspreviousLamboflagships;tallpeoplegetreadytoduckdown

The Pick:Just buy one. Blue flames come out the exhaust. Flames!

S $788,914 V12 6.5 544 690 S7 1575 2.9 — 16.0 98 03/17 A

S Roadster $825,530 V12 6.5 544 690 S7 1625 3.0 — 16.9 98 A

Lamborghini

2yr/unlimited

lamborghini.com.au

X-Bow Race track (only) hero

Closest thing to a four-wheeled motorbike; lightweight philosophy boosts performance

There’s no windscreen, radio, roof, or boot; it’s a lot of money for a toy

The Pick:Sure, if you’ve got other more sensible wheels. If not, consider a Cayman

$169,900 L4T 2.0 220 420 M6 790 3.9 — 8.7 95 05/17 R

KTM

3yr/unlimited

simplysportscars.com

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Picanto Simplicity and value, plus fun
Styling;agility;dynamics;seven-yearwarranty;propertorqueconverterauto
Weight gain for 2017 version harms fuel economy; cabin short on useful storage; resale
 The Pick: Manual shifter is the most fun but auto is probably the sensible choice
S $14,190 L4 1.2 62 122 M5 976 — — 5.0 91 46 F
S $15,690 L4 1.2 62 122 A4 995 11.7 — 6.9 91 47 08/17 F
GT-Line $17,490 L4 1.2 62 122 A4 995 — — 5.8 91 F
Rio Euro style, but doesn’t beat Euro rivals
Crisp styling; classy and roomy interior; handling poise; fluid steering
No 1.0-litre turbo option; dated 1.4 has less power than before; four-speed auto; price
 The Pick: Stick with the S manual – the new-gen Rio at its most competitive
S $16,990 L4 1.4 74 133 M6 1137 — — 5.6 91 46 F
S $19,090 L4 1.4 74 133 A4 1162 — — 6.2 91 46 F
Si $21,490 L4 1.4 74 133 A4 1162 — — 6.2 91 44 F
SLi $22,990 L4 1.4 74 133 A4 1162 — — 6.2 91 48 F
Soul More rhythm, less blues
Second-gen Soul maintains the original’s look; improved handling; individual appeal
Engine crying out for a bottom-end; firm ride; uninvolving steering; so-so performance
The Pick:We’d opt for a used Skoda Yeti, though Soul II is way better than it used to be
Si $24,990 L4 2.0 113 191 A6 1405 10.2 — 8.4 91 45 11/14 F
Cerato Anonymous, but plenty to like
Ride and handling; perky engine in most affordable models; long list of tech and gear
No auto braking as part of upgraded safety kit; no camera in base S; lacks finesse
 The Pick: Go for the base model S, but get $500 option for a bigger screen with camera
S sedan $19,990 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1280 — — 7.1 91 48 F
S hatch $19,990 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1301 — — 7.1 91 47 F
S sedan $22,290 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1280 — — 7.1 91 48 F
S hatch $22,290 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1301 — — 7.1 91 47 F
Sport sedan $24,790 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1309 — — 7.1 91 49 F
Sport hatch $24,790 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1332 — — 7.1 91 49 F
Sport+ sedan $27,290 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1309 — — 7.1 91 48 F
Sport+ hatch $27,290* L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1332 — — 7.1 91 49 F

Optima Conservatively done (again)
Cabin a huge step up; decent dynamics; rear-seat space; long warranty; equipment
Small model range; firm ride on GT; heavy steering; 2.4 engine somewhat knackerless
 The Pick: Optima Si still an appliance, so save up and go for the turbocharged GT
Si $34,490 L4 2.4 138 241 A6 1540 — — 8.3 91 44 02/16 F
GT $44,490 L4T 2.0 180 350 A6 1605 6.9 14.98.3 91 46 09/16 F
Stinger ThenewstinginKia’stale
HugestepupinsophisticationforKia;impressivestyling,performanceanddynamics
Muted note without sport exhaust; no AEB on S; on-centre steering feel; resale
 The Pick: The fixed-damper 330Si over the fully equipped GT, but we love the twin-turbo V6
200S $45,990 L4T 2.0 182 353 A8 1693 7. 2 1 5 .1 8.8 95 39 09/17 R
200Si $52,990 L4T 2.0 182 353 A8 1693 6.0 — 8.8 95 40 R
GT-Line $55,990 L4T 2.0 182 353 A8 1693 6.0 — 8.8 95 40 R
330S $48,990 V6TT 3.3 272 510 A8 1780 5.1 — 10.2 95 40 R
330Si $55,990 V6TT 3.3 272 510 A8 1780 4.9 13.1 10.2 95 40 12/17 R
GT $59,990 V6TT 3.3 272 510 A8 1780 5.1 13.310.2 95 40 03/18 R
Rondo Big space at a modest price
Sharppriceanddecentsmatteringofequipment;ride/handlingbalanceon16s;spacious
Petrol engine lacks torque; third row of seats in the Si best left to the small (or flexible)
 The Pick: Base model S brings space and value; shame the diesel engine is no longer here
S $26,990 L4 2.0 122 213 A6 1520 — — 7.8 91 46 F
Si $31,490 L4 2.0 122 213 A6 1546 — — 7.9 91 48 F
Carnival Eightisenough
Eightseats;strongdiesel;update’seight-speedauto,AEBandelectricparkbrake
Steers like it’s floating on air; thirsty V6; at 5.1m long, you’ll need a McMansion to park it
 The Pick: A diesel Si, which adds sat-nav and a reversing camera over the base S
S $42,490 V6 3.3 206 336 A8 2048 8.3 16.1 10.8 91 52 10/16 F
S CRDi $44,990 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A8 2092 — — 7.6 D 52 F
Si $47,990 V6 3.3 206 336 A8 2048 — — 10.8 91 52 F
Si CRDi $50,490 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A8 2092 — — 7.6 D 53 F
SLi $52,490 V6 3.3 206 336 A8 2048 — — 10.8 91 53 F
SLi CRDi $54,990 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A8 2092 — — 7.6 D 53 F
Platinum $60,290 V6 3.3 206 336 A8 2048 — — 10.8 91 54 F
Platinum CRDi $62,790 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A8 2092 — — 7.6 D 54 F

Sportage Added polish, surprisingly good drive
Interior design and equipment; capable dynamics; refinement; potent diesel engine
Petrol 2.0 only just enough; auto braking limited to Platinums; upper range not cheap
 The Pick: Any of the diesels; the Platinum brings plenty extra but the SLi is better value
Si $28,990 L4 2.0 114 192 A6 1559 — — 7.9 91 52 F
Si $33,990 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1590 — — 6.4 D 54 A
Si Premium $30,990 L4 2.0 114 192 A6 1559 — — 7.9 91 52 F
SLi $34,690 L4 2.0 114 192 A6 1499 10.4 17.3 11.2 91 54 06/17 F
SLi $39,690 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1590 — — 6.4 D 55 A
GT Line $43,490 L4 2.4 135 237 A6 1590 — — 8.5 91 53 A
GT Line $45,990 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1590 — — 6.4 D 53 A

Discovery SportFreelander replacement scores

Styling; interior design, space, and flexibility; dynamics and traction; competitive prices

Diesel engines now use JLR’s new Ingenium family; third-row seats’ poor vision

The Pick:GrabanSD4withthenine-speedandchoosebetweenfiveorsevenseats

TD4 110 SE $56,595 L4TD 2.0 110 400 A9 1775 10.3 — 6.1 D 61 02/16 A

TD4 132 SE $60,290 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1785 8.9 — 5.3 D 73 A

SD4 SE $66,455 L4TD 2.0 140 420 A9 1775 8.9 — 6.1 D 61 A

Si4 177 SE $60,255 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1744 8.2 — 8.0 95 61 02/16 A

Si4 213 SE $70,858 L4T 2.0 213 400 A9 1884 6.7 — 8.2 95 61 A

TD4 110 HSE $61,495 L4TD 2.0 110 400 A9 1805 10.3 — 6.1 D 61 A

TD4 132 HSE $65,155 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1785 8.9 — 5.3 D 61 A

TD4 HSE Luxury $71,195 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1896 8.9 — 6.3 D 61 A

SD4 HSE $71,355 L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 1896 7.5 — 6.4 D 61 A

SD4 HSE Luxury $77,955 L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 (^1805) 7. 5 —6.4D61 A
Range Rover Evoque Baby of the Range
Fantasticlooks;premiumcabin;lovelyrideandrefinement–it’saproperRangeRover
Compromised rear seat; pricey options; rear visibility; 110kW diesel down on torque
 The Pick: TD4 132 SE – best-value spec teamed with the sweetest drivetrain of the range
TD4 110 Pure $56,050 L4TD 2.0 110 380 M6 1665 10.8 — 4.8 D 61 A
TD4 110 SE $63,120 L4TD 2.0 110 380 A9 1674 10.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 132 SE $67,551 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 03/16 A
TD4 110 SE Dynamic $65,415 L4TD 2.0 110 380 A9 1746 10 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 132 SE Dynamic $69,846 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1746 9.0 2.0 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 Landmark $74,351 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1746 9.0 2.0 5.1 D 61 A
Si4 SE $68,788 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1752 7.3 — 7.3 95 61 A
Si4 SE Dynamic $71,083 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1752 7.3 — 7.3 95 61 A
TD4 132 HSE $75,344 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 132 HSE Dynamic $79,136 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
SD4 SE $72,351 L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 — 7.3 — 5.8 D 61 A
SD4 SE Dynamic $74,646 L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 — 7.3 — 5.8 D 61 A
SD4 HSE $81,574 L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 1825 7.3 — 5.8 D 61 A
SD4 HSE Dynamic $86,432 L4TD 2.0 177 500 A9 1825 7.3 — 5.8 D 73 A
Si4 177 HSE Dyn. $82,781 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 03/16 A
Si4 213 HSE Dyn. $93,568 L4T 2.0 213 400 A9 1883 6.3 — 7.6 95 61 A
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Kia
7yr/unlimited
kia.com.au
Land Rover
3yr/100,000km
landrover.com.au
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