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Active $30,490 L4 2.0 114 192 A6 — — — 91 50 F
Active X $31,150 L4 2.0 121 203 M6 1484 — — 7.8 91 52 F
Active X $32,990 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 — — — 7.9 91 50 02/16 F
Elite $36,750 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1569 — — 7.9 91 52 F
Elite $39,750 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1575 — — 7.7 91 53 02/16 A
Elite CRDi $41,750 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1622 — — 6.4 D 52 A
Highlander $45,450 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1690 8.1 16.07.7 9 1 5 3 1 1/ 1 5 A
Highlander CRDi $47,450 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1744 — — 6.8 D 53 A
SantaFe Thevalueseven-seater
Grunty diesel engine option; more equipment with Series II update; functional interior
Petrol four struggles; interior presentation nothing special; firm ride on Highlander
The Pick:Highlander CRDi is expensive but brings lashings of gear and AEB
Active $38,490 L4 2.4 138 241 M6 1720 — — 9.4 91 56 A
Active $40,990 L4 2.4 138 241 A6 1743 — — 9.4 91 56 A
Active X $40,990 V6 3.3 199 318 A6 1844 — — 10.5 91 F
Active CRDi $41,490 L4TD 2.2 147 440 M6 1828 — — 6.6 D 56 A
Active CRDi $43,990 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A6 1857 — — 7.8 D 57 A
Elite CRDi $48,490 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A6 1857 — — 7.8 D 58 A
Highlander CRDi $53,240 L4TD 2.2 147 440 A6 1857 — — 7.8 D 58 A
iMax Value-packedeight-seater
Keenly priced; plenty of fruit, including twin sliding side doors and rear parking sensors
It’s an LCV with extra seats, so feels basic in some areas; more about seats than driving
The Pick: The diesel is a much better option, although it ramps the price up significantly
2.4 $40,790 L4 2.4 129 228 A4 2128 — — 10.6 91 52 R
2.5 CRDi $44,290 L4TD 2.5 100 343 M6 2215 — — 8.1 D 59 R
2.5 CRDi $46,490 L4TD 2.5 125 441 A5 2230 — — 9.0 D 59 R
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41 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong 3175
Sales: 03 9771 9400 DL:3415Infiniti
4yr/120,000km
infiniticars.com.auQ30 Infinitilook,Mercedesmechanicals
Striking styling; hushed and refined cabin; perky (Benz) petrol engines; decent handling
Stilted ride; no reversing camera on GT and Sports; grumbly diesel engine
The Pick: The 2.0 Sports Premium for its engine – and reversing camera
1.6t GT $38,900 L4T 1.6 115 250 A7 1413 8.9 — 6.0 95 48 F
2.0t Sports $44,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 1455 7.3 — 6.3 95 49 F
2.2d Sports $46,900 L4TD 2.1 125 350 A7 1521 8.3 — 5.2 D 49 F
2.0t Sports Premium $52,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 1455 7.3 — 6.3 95 49 F
2.2d Sports Prem $54,900 L4TD 2.1 125 350 A7 1521 8.2 — 5.2 D 49 F
QX30 High-ridingQ30,atapremium
More suspension compliance than Q30; punchy Mercedes-sourced turbo four
Dynamics slightly mushier than Q30; price premium over Q30; limited range
The Pick: Regular GT model keeps it further away from the price of the GLA it’s based on
GT $48,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 — — — 6.9 95 49 A
GT Premium $56,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 — — — 6.9 95 49 A
Q50 ShootsforEurope,andfallsshort
ThrustyandefficientV6Hybriddrivetrain;slickbuildquality;plushseats;rarity
Ill-conceived electronic systems and fly-by-wire steering spell dynamic confusion
The Pick: One of the new 2.0-litre turbo-petrol fours without all the crappo techno stuff
2.0 GT $51,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 — 8.5 — 7.3 95 40 R
2.0 S $56,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 — 8.5 — 7.3 95 40 R
2.0 S Premium $61,500 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 — 8.5 — 7.3 95 40 11/14 R
2.2d GT $52,900 L4TD 2.1 125 400 A7 1729 8.5 — 5.2 D 40 R
2.2d S $57,900 L4TD 2.1 125 400 A7 1729 8.5 — 5.2 D 40 R
2.2d S Premium $62,500 L4TD 2.1 125 400 A7 1729 8.5 — 5.2 D 40 R
3.0tt S Premium $69,990 V6TT 3.0 224 400 A7 1784 — — 9.2 95 R
3.0tt Red Package $79,990 V6TT 3.0 298 475 A7 1784 — — 9.3 95 R
3.5h S $68,900 V6H 3.5 268 546 S7 1775 5.4 13.7 6.8 95 41 12/14 R
3.5h S Premium $74,400 V6H 3.5 268 546 S7 1853 5.4 — 7.2 95 41 R
Q60 Finelooks,heritage,character
Coupe’s driver appeal; standard equipment; terrific seats; great vision
Foot-operated park brake
The Pick: GT Premium coupe delivers BMW-style thrills for considerably less
GT $62,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 1698 5.9 — 7.7 95 R
S Premium $70,900 L4T 2.0 155 350 A7 1742 6.1 7.7 95 R
Red Sport $88,900 V6TT 3.0 298 475 A7 1784 6.4 — 8.9 95 R
Q70 Japan’s5Series?Notquite
Pacey, efficient hybrid; interesting looks; interesting handling; superb cabin quality
Super-light and strangely geared steering; Hyundai Genesis is a better luxury sedan
The Pick: Rivals a Lexus GS but won’t touch a 5 Series or E-Class
GT $68,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 — 6.2 — 10.2 98 41 R
S Premium $78,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 — 6.2 — 10.8 98 41 R
3.5h Premium $82,900 V6H 3.5 225 350 A7 — 5.3 — 6.9 98 42 R
QX70 Show-stoppingstyle
Roomy, luxurious and powerful soft-roader;plenty of grip and grunt; unique appearance
Cargo capacity and visibility suffer for its style; intrusive tyre roar drowns out the V8
The Pick: Diesel for torque, V8 for grunt, any of them for QX’s stand-apart styling
3.7 GT $75,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1893 6.8 — 12.1 98 50 11/12 A
3.7 S $82,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1893 6.8 — 12.1 98 50 A
3.7 S Premium $85,900 V6 3.7 235 360 A7 1908 6.8 — 12.1 98 52 A
3.0d GT $77,900 V6TD 3.0 175 550 A7 2036 8.3 — 9.0 D 50 A
3.0d S $84,900 V6TD 3.0 175 550 A7 2036 8.3 — 9.0 D 50 11/12 A
3.0d S Premium $87,900 V6TD 3.0 175 550 A7 2051 8.3 — 9.0 D 52 A
5.0 S Premium $104,400 V8 5.0 287 500 A7 1992 5.8 — 13.1 98 52 A
QX80 PatrolV8hitwitha(big)uglystick
Loaded with gear; willing V8 makes for decent performance; cheaper than its Lexus rival
Big, heavy and thirsty; no diesel option; 22-inch wheels not suited to off-roading
The Pick: Check out a Y62 Patrol. Or a diesel LandCruiser
$110,900 V8 5.6 298 560 A7 2770 — — 14.8 98 58 AMU-X Utewithakid-friendlyboot
Ready for adventure; big towing capacity; interior kitted out with family in mind
Bulletproof Isuzu engine lacks Colorado 7’s grunt; lumbering separate-chassis ride
The Pick: Range-topper adds a roof-mounted DVD player that will mute the kids
LS-M $40,500 L4TD 3.0 130 380 A5 2000 — — 8.2 D 52 R
LS-U $42,000 L4TD 3.0 130 380 A5 2000 — — 8.2 D 52 R
LS-M 4WD $45,600 L4TD 3.0 130 380 A5 2040 — — 8.4 D 53 A
LS-U 4WD $47,100 L4TD 3.0 130 380 A5 2040 — — 8.4 D 53 A
LS-T 4WD $53,500 L4TD 3.0 130 380 A5 2060 — — 8.4 D 54 AIsuzu
5yr/130,000km
isuzuute.com.auXE Goesclaws-outforC-Classand3Series
Great steering; well-sorted chassis (especiallyR-Sport);getsall-newIngeniumdiesel
Interior lacks glamour and sparkle; auto not always in sync with the driver; storage space
The Pick: New diesel is a cracker but 25t R-Sport gets our vote for its chassis/performance
20t Prestige $60,400 L4T 2.0 147 280 A8 1530 7.7 1 5. 6 7.5 95 59 10/15 R
20d Prestige $62,800 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 1565 7.8 — 4.2 D 60 R
25t Prestige $64,615 L4T 2.0 177 340 A8 1530 6.8 — 7.5 95 59 R
20t R-Sport $64,119 L4T 2.0 147 280 A8 — 7.7 — 7.5 95 59 02/16 R
20d R-Sport $66,800 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 — 7.8 — 4.2 D 59 R
25t R-Sport $68,615 L4T 2.0 177 340 A8 — 6.8 — 7.5 95 60 10/15 R
25t Portfolio $70,115 L4T 2.0 177 340 A8 — 7.1 1 5 .1 7.5 95 60 04/16 R
S $105,065 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 1665 5.1 — 8.1 95 60 02/16 R
XF Sharpenedclawsmoremenacing
Engaging handling; crisp steering; supple ride; rear-seat space; sweet 2.0-litre diesel
Lacks class-leading tech; interior good rather than great; expensive options list
The Pick: New 20d is great to drive and relatively affordable; torquey 30d is tempting, too
Prestige 20d $82,754 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 — 8.1 — 4.3 D 45 R
Portfolio 25t $97,515 L4T 2.0 177 340 A8 — 7.0 — 7.5 95 45 R
Portfolio 35t $112,515 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 — 5.4 — 8.3 95 45 R
R-Sport 20d $88,754 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 — 8.1 — 4.3 D 45 R
R-Sport 25t $89,515 L4T 2.0 177 340 A8 — 7.0 — 7.5 95 45 R
R-Sport 35t $104,515 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 — 5.4 — 8.3 95 45 R
S 30d $121,804 V6TTD 3.0 221 700 A8 — 6.2 — 5.5 D 45 R
S $129,065 V6S 3.0 280 450 A8 — 5.3 — 8.3 95 45 R
XFR $189,075 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 1842 4.8 12.911.6 95 55 04/12 R
XFR-S $222,075 V8S 5.0 404 680 A8 1987 4.4 – – 98 55 09/13 R
XJ FlagshipfromBritishIndia
Traffic-stopping presence; sharp dynamics; stunning cabin; not a pipe or slipper in sight
LWB models are getting expensive, S/C models can get thirsty; low-speed ride on 20s
The Pick: Price no object? It has to be the long-wheelbase supercharged Supersport
3.0S Premium Lux $201,615 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 1755 5.9 — 9.6 95 39 R
3.0S Prem Lux LWB $201,615 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 1765 5.9 — 9.6 95 39 R
3.0D Premium Lux $201,854 V6TTD 3.0 202 600 A8 1775 6.4 — 6.1 D 41 R
3.0D Prem Lux LWB $201,854 V6TTD 3.0 202 600 A8 1825 6.4 — 6.1 D 41 R
3.0S Portfolio $228,580 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 1755 5.9 — 9.6 95 39 R
5.0 S/C S’sport LWB $299,990 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 1915 4.9 — 11.6 98 41 R
5.0 S/C XJR $299,990 V8S 5.0 404 680 A8 1880 4.6 — 11.6 98 45 R
F-Pace Bigcatheadsoff-road
Styling; fluid handling and steering; comfy and roomy; rasp of supercharged V6 S
Front headrests block view from rear seats; some erroneous cabin trims; gear selector
The Pick: It’s difficult to go past the twin-turbo V6 diesel, and the R-Sport trim looks good
20d Prestige $75,860 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 — — — — D 61 A
20d R-Sport $81,565 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 — — — — D 61 A
30d Prestige $86,325 V6TTD 3.0 220 700 A8 — — — — D 61 A
30d R-Sport $92,085 V6TTD 3.0 220 700 A8 — — — — D 61 A
30d Portfolio $93,085 V6TTD 3.0 220 700 A8 — — — — D 61 AJaguar
3yr/100,000km
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