Wheels Australia — June 2017

LDV

3yr/100,000km

ldvautomotive.com.au

G10 China’slatestbudgetarrival

More seats than you’ll ever need; decent interior presentation; VW-inspired details

Resale question mark on this unknown brand; 2.0-litre turbo drinks premium unleaded


The Pick:The nine-seater has a genuine USP, if carrying people on the cheap is everything

7 seater $29,990 L4T 2.0 165 345 A6 2057 ——11.7 95 46 F

9 seater $32,990 L4T 2.0 165 345 A6 2107 — — 11.7 95 46 F

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Huracan Frontuptothebullbar
Quicker, more powerful and even more manic than the Gallardo it replaces
More expensive than Gallardo; lack of a manual; rear vision in the coupes

The Pick:Rear-driver is the purist’s choice, and the real embodiment of the brand
LP 580-2 $390,000 V10 5.2 426 540 S7 1389 3.4 – 11.9 98 57 12/16 R
LP 580-2 Spyder $429,000 V10 5.2 426 540 S7 1509 3.6 12.1 98 57 R
LP 610-4 $428,200 V10 5.2 449 560 S7 1422 3.2 — 12.5 98 57 08/14 A
LP 610-4 Spyder $470,800 V10 5.2 449 560 S7 1524 3.4 — 12.3 98 57 A
Aventador Italianflagship
4WS, power hike and suspension overhaul givegloriousV12supercaranewleaseonlife
NotquiteassavageaspreviousLamboflagships;tallpeoplegetreadytoduckdown

The Pick:Just buy one. Blue flames come out the exhaust. Flames!
S $789,425 V12 6.5 544 690 S7 1575 2.9 — 16.0 98 57 03/17 A
Roadster $795,000 V12 6.5 515 690 S7 1575 3.0 — 16.0 98 57 11/12 A

Lamborghini

2yr/unlimited

lamborghini.com.au

Discovery SportFreelanderreplacementscores
Styling; interior design, space and flexibility; dynamics and traction; competitive prices
Diesel engines now use J-LR’s new Ingenium family; third-row seats’ poor vision

The Pick:GrabanSD4withthenine-speedandchoosebetweenfiveorsevenseats
TD4 SE $53,300 L4TD 2.2 110 400 M6 1765 11.7 — 6.1 D 61 A
TD4 SE $56,355 L4TD 2.2 110 400 A9 1775 10.3 — 6.1 D 61 02/16 A
SD4 SE $56,500 L4TD 2.2 140 420 M6 1765 10.4 — 6.1 D 61 A
SD4 SE $59,995 L4TD 2.2 140 420 A9 1775 8.9 — 6.1 D 61 A
Si4 SE $59,990 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1744 8.2 — 8.0 95 61 02/16 A
TD4 HSE $57,900 L4TD 2.2 110 400 M6 1785 11.7 — 6.1 D 61 A
TD4 HSE $61,000 L4TD 2.2 110 400 A9 1805 10.3 — 6.1 D 61 A
SD4 HSE $61,100 L4TD 2.2 140 420 M6 1785 10.4 — 6.1 D 61 A
SD4 HSE $64,635 L4TD 2.2 140 420 A9 1805 8.9 — 6.1 D 61 A
SD4 HSE Luxury $66,500 L4TD 2.2 140 420 M6 1785 10.4 — 6.1 D 61 A

SD4 HSE Luxury $70,690 L4TD 2.2 140 420 A9 (^1805) 9.9 17.1 6.1 D 61 08/15 A
RangeRoverEvoqueBabyoftheRange
Fantastic looks; premium cabin; lovely ride and refinement – it’s a proper Range Rover
Compromised rear seat; pricey options; rear visibility; 150 diesel down on torque

The Pick:TD4180SE–best-valuespecteamedwiththesweetestdrivetrainoftherange
eD4 Pure 5dr $51,995 L4TD 2.0 110 380 M6 1608 11.2 — 4.3 D 60 F
TD4 150 Pure 5dr $56,050 L4TD 2.0 110 380 M6 1665 10.8 — 4.8 D 61 A
TD4 150 Pure 5dr $57,995 L4TD 2.0 110 380 A9 1674 10.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 150 SE 5dr $63,120 L4TD 2.0 110 380 A9 1674 10.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 180 SE 5dr $67,160 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 03/16 A
Si4 SE 5dr $67,995 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 A
TD4 180 HSE 5dr $74,230 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 180 HSE Coupe $73,495 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
Si4 HSE 5dr $77,085 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 03/16 A
Si4 HSE Coupe $77,085 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 A
TD4 HSE Dynamic 5dr $77,719 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 HSE D’mic Coupe $77,719 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
Si4 HSE Dynamic 5dr$81,125 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 03/16 A
Si4 HSE D’mic Coupe $81,125 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 A
Discovery Softerontheoutside
Clever packaging; stylish interior; price reductions; more efficient four-cylinders
Seven-seat interior optional; V6 looking undernourished against new Ingenium diesels

The Pick: Disco 4 kills Prado for polish and dynamics. SD4 worth the step up
TD4 S $64,300 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 2174 10.5 6.2 D A
TD4 SE $77,050 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 2174 10.5 6.2 D A
TD4 HSE $87,150 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 2174 10.5 6.2 D A
TD4 HSE Luxury $100,950 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A8 2174 10.5 6.2 D A
SD4 S $71,560 L4TTD 2.0 177 500 A8 2184 8.3 6.4 D A
SD4 SE $83,450 L4TTD 2.0 177 500 A8 2184 8.3 6.4 D A
SD4 HSE $93,550 L4TTD 2.0 177 500 A8 2184 8.3 6.4 D A
SD4 HSE Luxury $107,350 L4TTD 2.0 177 500 A8 2184 8.3 6.4 D A
TD6 S $78,560 V6TD 3.0 190 600 A8 2298 8.1 7.2 D A
TD6 SE $90,450 V6TD 3.0 190 600 A8 2298 8.1 7.2 D A
TD6 HSE $100,550 V6TD 3.0 190 600 A8 2298 8.1 7.2 D A
TD6 HSE Luxury $114,350 V6TD 3.0 190 600 A8 2298 8.1 7.2 D A
Land Rover
3yr/100,000km
landrover.com.au
X-Bow Racetrack(only)hero
Closestthingtoafour-wheeledmotorbike;lightweightphilosophyboostsperformance
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 — 8.3 95 R
KTM
3yr/unlimited
simplysportscars.com RangeRoverSport Today,theschoolrun;tomorrow,theworld
Weight loss brings real dynamic cohesion; cabin feels special; great off-road
Needs Terrain Response to really shine off-road; third row seats tight

The Pick:TheV8Sifyourwalletcanhandleit;otherwisetheswiftandaccomplishedSDV6
S TDV6 $90,900 V6TTD 3.0 190 600 A8 2115 7.6 — 7.3 D 61 A
SE TDV6 $103,900 V6TTD 3.0 190 600 A8 2115 7.6 — 7.3 D 61 01/14 A
SE $108,410 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 2144 7.2 — 11.3 95 61 A
SE SDV6 $114,800 V6TTD 3.0 215 600 A8 2115 7.4 15.47. 5 D 61 0 1/ 1 5 A
HSE $130,300 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 2144 7.2 — 11.3 95 61 A
HSE SDV6 $132,000 V6TTD 3.0 215 600 A8 2115 7.2 — 7.5 D 61 A
HSE TDV8 $147,300 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2398 6.9 — 8.7 D 61 A
HSE Dynamic TDV8 $153,600 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2398 6.9 — 8.7 D 61 A
HSE SDV6 Hybrid $146,900 V6TTDH3.0 250 700 A8 — 6.7 — 6.4 D 61 A
HSE Dynamic $169,100 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2310 5.3 — 13.8 95 61 A
Autobiography SDV6$169,800 V6TTD 3.0 215 600 A8 2115 7.2 — 7.5 D 61 A
A’biog SDV6 Hybrid $187,900 V6TTDH3.0 250 700 A8 — 6.7 — 6.4 D 61 A
Autobiography Dyn’ $196,800 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2310 5.3 — 13.8 95 61 A
Range Rover Therockstar’s4WD
Hard to beat off-road; brilliant interior; superb engines; sumptuous ride
Bloody expensive; petrol still thirsty; big Rangie still a bit cumbersome round corners

The Pick:4.4-litre SDV8 and eight-speed auto a superb combo, but all are desirable
TDV6 HSE $170,400 V6TTD 3.0 190 600 A8 2160 7.9 — 6.9 D 61 A
3.0 SC HSE $170,400 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 2330 7.4 — 11.5 95 61 A
TDV6 Vogue $181,549 V6TTD 3.0 190 600 A8 2160 7.9 — 6.9 D 61 A
TDV6 Vogue LWB $189,100 V6TTD 3.0 190 600 A8 2301 8.3 — 7.5 D 61 A
3.0 SC Vogue $193,500 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 2330 7.4 — 11.5 95 61 A
SDV8 Vogue $202,330 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2360 6.9 — 8.7 D 61 A
SDV8 Vogue LWB $206,400 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 — 7.2 — 8.7 D 61 A
SDV8 Vogue SE $224,550 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2360 6.9 — 8.7 D 61 05/13 A
SDV8 Vogue SE LWB $225,600 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 — 7.2 — 8.7 D 61 05/13 A
SDV8 A’biography $242,425 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2360 6.9 — 8.7 D 61 A
SDV8 A’biog LWB $254,345 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 — 7.2 — 8.7 D 61 A
5.0 SC Vogue SE $231,900 V8S 5.0 375 625 A82330 5.4 — 13.8 95 61 A
5.0 SC Vogue SE LWB$238,400 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2413 5.8 — 13.8 95 61 A
5.0 SC A’biography $257,300 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2330 5.4 — 13.8 95 61 A
5.0 SC A’biog LWB $269,200 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2413 5.8 — 13.8 95 61 A
CT200h MoreappealingthanPrius
Lexus quality and efficient hybrid tech in concentrated form
Electric steering is disappointing; far from dynamic; clumsy styling; tight back seat

The Pick: Luxury is the best value, if Valium on wheels is your thing
Luxury $38,750 L4H 1.8 100 142 C 1465 10.3 — 4.1 95 51 06/11 F
F-Sport $48,440 L4H 1.8 100 142 C 1465 10.3 — 4.1 95 53 F
Sports Luxury $56,090 L4H 1.8 100 142 C 1465 10.3 — 4.1 95 54 F
IS TakesfighttoBMW
Brilliantly balanced; crisp chassis and steering; excellent quality; likeable Hybrid; value
Heavier than rivals; tight rear seats; manual mode in autos not manual enough

The Pick: 200t F-Sport is great to drive, but 300h Luxury offers unexpected appeal
200t Luxury $59,340 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 — 7.0 — 7.5 95 50 R
200t F-Sport $67,480 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 — 7.0 — 7.5 95 50 R
200t Sports Luxury $78,040 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 — 8.9 16.4 7.5 95 51 04/16 R
300h Luxury $61,890 L4H 2.5 164 221 C — 8.5 — 4.9 95 50 R
300h F-Sport $70,310 L4H 2.5 164 221 C 1720 8.5 — 4.9 95 51 R
300h Sports Luxury $81,160 L4H 2.5 164 221 C 1720 8.5 — 4.9 95 51 R
350 Luxury $65,390 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 — 5.9 — 9.7 95 51 R
350 F-Sport $73,540 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 — 6.6 14.69.7 95 51 09/13 R
350 Sports Luxury $84,160 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 1685 5.9 — 9.7 95 51 R
RC Two-doorwithpunch–andthirst
V8 sounds fantastic when pushed; nicechassis balance; styling has presence
Heavy and thirsty for a sporty two-door; on-centre play in steering; interior lacks sparkle

The Pick: 350 F-Sport – much of the F’s performance and appearance without the price tag
200t Luxury $65,090 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1675 7.5 — 7.3 95 56 R
350 Luxury $68,060 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 1680 6.1 — 9.4 95 56 R
200t F-Sport $74,180 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1700 7.5 — 7.3 95 56 R
350 F-Sport $77,240 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 — 6.1 — 9.4 95 56 02/16 R
200t Sports Luxury $84,890 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1725 7.5 — 7.3 95 56 R
350 Sports Luxury $87,950 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 1740 6.1 — 9.4 95 56 R
Lexus
4yr/100,000km
lexus.com.au
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