Wheels Australia — August 2016

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Price Eng type Eng size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 km/h 0-400 metres Fuel cons.RON Resale % Issue testedDrive

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 $37,990 L4H 1.8 100 142 C 1465 10.3 — 4.1 95 57 06/11 F
F-Sport $46,990 L4H 1.8 100 142 C 1465 10.3 — 4.1 95 53 F
Sports Luxury $54,990 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 $57,500 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 — 7.0 — 7.5 95 50 R
200t F-Sport $65,500 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 — 7.0 — 7.5 95 50 R
200t Sports Luxury $76,500 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 — 8.9 16.4 7.5 95 51 04/16 R
300h Luxury $60,000 L4H 2.5 164 221 C — 8.5 — 4.9 95 50 R
300h F-Sport $68,000 L4H 2.5 164 221 C 1720 8.5 — 4.9 95 51 R
300h Sports Luxury $79,000 L4H 2.5 164 221 C 1720 8.5 — 4.9 95 51 R
350 Luxury $63,500 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 — 5.9 — 9.7 95 51 R
350 F-Sport $71,500 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 — 6.6 14.69.7 95 51 09/13 R
350 Sports Luxury $82,500 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 1685 5.9 — 9.7 95 51 R
RC Two-doorwithpunch...andathirst
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 $64,000 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1675 7.5 — 7.3 95 56 R
350 Luxury $65,610 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 1680 6.1 — 9.4 95 56 R
200t F-Sport $73,000 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1700 7.5 — 7.3 95 56 R
350 F-Sport $73,610 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 — 6.1 — 9.4 95 56 02/16 R
200t Sports Luxury $83,500 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 1725 7.5 — 7.3 95 56 R
F $133,110 V8 5.0 351 530 A8 1780 4.5 — 10.9 98 53 02/16 R
F Carbon $147,110 V8 5.0 351 530 A8 1860 4.5 — 10.9 98 53 R
ES Retiree’sLexusreturns
Typical Lexus build quality combined with golf-bag-friendly boot and refined drivetrains
Front-drive ES is the antithesis of the sporty IS and GS; smaller boot on hybrid

The Pick: Either the IS or GS, or buy Australian-made and go for a Camry/Aurion
300h Luxury $60,500 L4H 2.5 151 213 C 1685 8.5 — 5.5 95 51 01/14 F
300h Sports Luxury $69,500 L4H 2.5 151 213 C 1705 8.5 — 5.5 95 51 F
350 Luxury $61,973 V6 3.5 204 346 A6 1630 7.4 — 9.5 95 51 F
350 Sports Luxury $70,610 V6 3.5 204 346 A6 1665 7.4 — 9.5 95 51 F
GS Pleasant,butoutclassed
Excellent drivetrains and much-improved dynamics; GS-F's unexpected character
Lifeless steering; one-dimensional handling hobbled by intrusive ESC

The Pick: Base 200t F-Sport arguably the sweetest package; GS-F pricey but likeable
200t Luxury $75,000 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 — 7.3 — 8.0 95 52 R
200t F-Sport $83,000 L4T 2.0 180 350 A8 — 7.3 — 8.0 95 52 03/16 R
300h Luxury $78,000 L4H 2.5 164 221 C 1820 — — 5.2 95 46 R
300h F-Sport $86,000 L4H 2.5 164 221 C 1820 — — 5.2 95 46 R
350 F-Sport $94,000 V6 3.5 233 378 A8 1740 6.3 — 9.7 95 46 R
450h F-Sport $106,000 V6H 3.5 254 — C 1910 5.9 — 6.3 95 46 R
450h Sports Luxury $117,500 V6H 3.5 254 — C 1910 5.9 — 6.3 95 46 R
F $148,800 V8 5.0 351 530 A8 1865 4.9 13.1 11.3 95 52 06/16 R
LS Smooth-sailingflagship
Mind-blowingtech;flawlessfitandfinish;eerily-quietcabin;silkyeight-speedauto
Doesn’t sound like a V8 until you get stuck into it; lacks personality

The Pick: 600hL – uninspiring, but a 7 Series with this much kit would cost your first-born
460 F-Sport $182,610 V8 4.6 285 493 A8 2020 5.9 — 10.7 95 39 R

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

Lexus

4yr/100,000km lexus.com.au

Discovery SportFreelanderreplacementscores Styling; interior design, space and flexibility; dynamics and traction; competitive prices Engines soon replaced by 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 $59,000 L4TD 2.2 140 420 A9 1775 8.9 — 6.1 D 61 A
Si4 SE $59,590 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 $64,235 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 $69,690 L4TD 2.2 140 420 A9 1805 9.9 17.1 6.1 D 61 08/15 A
RangeRoverEvoqueBabyoftheRange
Fantasticlooks;premiumcabin;lovelyrideandrefinement–it’saproperRangeRover
Compromised rear seat; pricey options; rear visibility; 150 diesel down on torque

The Pick:TD4 180 SE – best-value spec teamed with the sweetest drivetrain of the range
eD4Pure5dr $51,995 L4TD 2.0 110 380 M6 1608 11.2 — 4.3 D 60 F
TD4 150 Pure 5dr $55,495 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 $62,495 L4TD 2.0 110 380 A9 1674 10.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 180 SE 5dr $66,495 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 03/16 A
Si4SE5dr $67,605 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 A
TD4180HSE5dr $73,495 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4180HSECoupe $73,495 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
Si4 HSE 5dr $76,605 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 03/16 A
Si4 HSE Coupe $76,605 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 A
TD4 HSE Dynamic 5dr $76,995 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
TD4 HSE D'mic Coupe$76,995 L4TD 2.0 132 430 A9 1674 9.0 — 5.1 D 61 A
Si4 HSE Dynamic 5dr$80,605 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 03/16 A
Si4 HSE D'mic Coupe $80,605 L4T 2.0 177 340 A9 1658 7.6 — 7.8 95 61 A
Discovery Lovelytolookat,brilliantoff-road
Swish interior; brilliant off-road talent; gutsy 183kW diesel; cleverness everywhere
Heavy and hard to park; lag from single turbo diesel; options can add up

The Pick:Disco4killsPradoforpolishanddynamics.SDV6worththestepup
TDV6 $68,940 V6TD 3.0 155 520 A8 2558 10.7 — 8.8 D 63 A
SDV6 SE $84,040 V6TTD 3.0 183 600 A8 2558 9.3 — 8.8 D 63 A
SDV6 HSE $95,340 V6TTD 3.0 183 600 A8 2558 9.3 — 8.8 D 63 A
V6 S/C SE $84,040 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 2558 8.1 — 12.0 98 63 A
V6 S/C HSE $95,340 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 2558 8.1 — 12.0 98 63 A
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:The V8S if your wallet can handle it; otherwise the swift and accomplished SDV6
S TDV6 $90,900 V6TTD 3.0 190 600 A8 2115 7.6 — 7.3 D 61 A
SE TDV6 $102,300 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 $113,100 V6TTD 3.0 215 600 A8 2115 7.4 15.47. 5 D 61 0 1/ 1 5 A
HSE $128,510 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 2144 7.2 — 11.3 95 61 A
HSE SDV6 $130,100 V6TTD 3.0 215 600 A8 2115 7.2 — 7.5 D 61 A
HSE TDV8 $145,310 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2398 6.9 — 8.7 D 61 A
HSE Dynamic TDV8 $152,910 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 $160,810 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2310 5.3 — 13.8 95 61 A
Autobiography SDV6$152,500 V6TTD 3.0 215 600 A8 2115 7.2 — 7.5 D 61 A
A'biog SDV6 Hybrid $174,700 V6TTDH3.0 250 700 A8 — 6.7 — 6.4 D 61 A
Autobiography Dyn’ $191,510 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2310 5.3 — 13.8 95 61 A
Range Rover Therockstar’s4WDisreborn
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 $179,800 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 $189,910 V6S 3.0 250 450 A8 2330 7.4 — 11.5 95 61 A
SDV8 Vogue $200,610 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 $222,610 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2360 6.9 — 8.7 D 61 05/13 A

Price Eng type Eng size Power Torque Trans. Kerb weight 0-100 km/h 0-400 metres Fuel cons.RON Resale % Issue tested Drive SDV8 Vogue SE LWB $225,600 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 — 7.2 — 8.7 D 61 05/13 A SDV8 A’biography $240,310 V8TTD 4.4 250 740 A8 2360 6.9 — 8.7 D 61 A SDV8 A’biog LWB $252,110 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 A8 2330 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 $253,110 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2330 5.4 — 13.8 95 61 A 5.0 SC A’biog LWB $265,010 V8S 5.0 375 625 A8 2413 5.8 — 13.8 95 61 A

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