Prices start from $43,390 for the standard ST FWD and go up to $69,390 for the top of the line Ti 3WD 2.5L hybrid model. The mid-entry ST+AWD 3.5L V6 is also set at $48,090. You can find full prices released below by Auzzie magazine PerformanceDrive.

2019 Nissan Pathfinder – Full Prices and motorizations in Australia:

2019 Pathfinder ST FWD 3.5L V6: $43,390
2019 Pathfinder ST AWD 3.5L V6: $46,890
2019 Pathfinder ST 3WD 2.5L hybrid: $46,390
2019 Pathfinder ST+ FWD 3.5L V6: $44,590
2019 Pathfinder ST+ AWD 3.5L V6: $48,090
2019 Pathfinder ST-L FWD 3.5L V6: $54,890
2019 Pathfinder ST-L AWD 3.5L V6: $58,390
2019 Nissan Pathfinder ST-L 3WD 2.5L hybrid: $61,390
2019 Pathfinder Ti FWD 3.5L V6: $62,890
2019 Pathfinder Ti AWD 3.5L V6: $66,390
2019 Pathfinder Ti 3WD 2.5L hybrid: $69,390.

As we can depict from the pricing list above, there are no less than four versions available for Australia, each one coming with its own variety of features. To start with the standard ST, this one is enhanced with the latest safety features, like AEB (Intelligent Emergency Braking), rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control or blind-spot monitoring. Type C USB power sockets have also been added.

The newly introduced ST+ variant sits right under the standard version and comes with plenty of new gadgetries; there is the standard Nissan`s Around-View monitoring system with side-view cameras and Satellite-navigation, as well as the company`s new Moving Object Detection technology.

Finally, the ST-L versions are easily distinguishable at the exterior thanks to the new LED headlights with auto-leveling function, while the top of the line Ti stands out from the crowd with new front and rear bumpers, new wheels, or the new Rear Door Alert system that provides better security for children inside the vehicle.
Speaking of the new Rear Door Alert technology, Stephen Lester, managing director, has also declared:

“As we continue to listen to our customers, we are excited to bolster the Nissan Pathfinder’s strong list of standard Nissan Intelligent Mobility active safety technologies. The Nissan Pathfinder offers a strengthened grade walk and important new technology in Rear Door Alert that is designed to remind the driver of second-row occupants.”

As for powertrains under the hood, the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder comes equipped in Australia with the same two engines from the previous generation. We are dealing here with a 3.5-liter petrol V6 pot, developing no less than 202 kW and 340 Nm of torque. The power is sent to all wheels via a CVT transmission and enables a 9.9Liter consumption per each 100 km. There is also a 2.5-liter petrol hybrid with 188kW and 330 Nm of torque, and a fuel consumption of 8.6L/100 km.

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As we can depict from the photos below, the 2019 Mitsubishi Triton looks extremely imposing, and just like the name suggests, it is like being displayed in the “Thor” series, coming with sharp design lines, which is actually a mixture of details borrowed from other models, like the new Pajero Sport or Eclipse Cross.

The body`s main highlight is the prominent ‘Dynamic Shield’ front grille, while adding slimmer headlights with large fog light cluster. On the sides, the doors keep the same appearance as the previous generation, except for the side steps which have now received new trimming.

Moving to the rear, the new Triton is now equipped with new taillights and tray, the latter one coming with bulging wheel arch flares integrated into the panel design. Also, compared to the ongoing model, the Triton Exceed, the new model also comes with ground clearance of 220 mm, approach angle of 31 degrees and departure angle of 23 degrees. On the other hand, the Exceed had 205 mm, 30 degrees and 22 degrees.

The interior has also been enhanced with a brand-new 7.0-inch touch-screen media interface which supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and adds of course, new and high-quality material all around the cabin.

The 2019 Mitsubishi Triton also comes with a series of driving modes which optimize driving, offering at the same time increased comfort, and are included in the pickup truck`s Super-Select and Easy-Select four-wheel drive system. They refer to Off-Road Model with gravel, Rock, Sand and Mud/Snow modes.

Underneath the skin, the 2019 Mitsubishi Triton uses the ongoing 2.4-liter turbo-diesel flat-four engine, now producing 133 kW and 430 Nm of torque. The power is sent to the wheels via a six-speed manual or an automatic transmission.

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Compared to the standard Captur, the S-Edition features new features at the exterior and inside the cabin, along with more power under the hood.

Visually, the Renault Captur S-Edition is available with a two-tone exterior colour which is Iron Blue, in a combination with Diamond Black roof. The limited edition also comes with front and rear protection plate areas, Gun mEtal Grey door inserts, S-Edition badges as well as stand-out 17-inch Filante alloy wheels.

The interior has also been tweaked with Alcantara leather upholstery with blue stitching, adding as well high-end Bose stereo system or R-LINK media interface. For extra money, customers can also opt for the Easy Park Assist technology.

Besides the new exterior and interior package, the Renault Captur S-Edition has been also enhanced with more power under the hood. We are dealing here with a 1.3-liter turbo-petrol TCe which replaces the standard 1.2 TCe version. The power stands at 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque, which is a good transition from the standard 88kW and 190 Nm of torque.

The engine also comes with new enhancements that make it quite economic from a fuel-consumption perspective. We are dealing here with a Delta cylinder head, variable timing with new valve system, or bore spray with plasma treatment, all reducing friction. The engine is also equipped with direct injection and six-hole vertical injection.

Thanks to these new enhancements, the engine is more powerful yet more fuel-efficient. This means a 7 percent drop down, for a total of 5.4L/100 km/h, from 5.8L/100 km in the standard 1.2 engine.

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Hennessey from the United States is one of the most skilled when it comes to muscle cars customizations. Also arriving at the 2018 SEMA Show, the company astonished every one with a custom-build Ford VelociRaptor, which is a top predator amongst American utes.

As for price tag, this impressive build costs at least 147,950 pounds. However, only 100 cars will be built year, including the Ford Raptor F150 by Hennessey. Each one will get a 3 year or a 36,000 mile warranty.

Already imposing and quite scary, with plenty of power under the hood and designed to take on the most difficult terrains, the Ford VelociRaptor in the MY2019 has received a monster power under the hood and a couple of new mechanical enhancements.

Visually, the new monster ute has been fitted with Hennessey`s in-house built VelociRaptor front and rear bumpers, adding as well LED front lights for better viewing during foggy nights and Stage 2 off-road suspension with six-inch lift to cope with heavy lifting. The wheels measure 20 inches and come wrapped in huge 37-inch BF Goodrich KM03 off-road tires.

As for the power upgrade under the hood, the technicians from Hennessey have fitted the massive 5.0-liter V8 engine with some new mechanics, like brand-new supercharger, raising the power from 450 horsepower to an impressive 758 horsepower.

As for performance number, even if this is a beast on wheels, it still manages to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a mind-blowing 4.1 seconds, while the 200 km/h range is done in 12.2 seconds. You can find out more details in the media gallery below.

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So yes, we might say that the show is entirely dedicated to tuning firms or hardcore divisions from different car manufacturers, wanting to display their most outrageous and most impressive rides. We have seen plenty of aftermarket shops playing around muscle cars or sports cars from Europe as well.

From the United States, StreetFighter LA tuning company was also present at the 2018 SEMA show, displaying at Toyo stand a classic Porsche heavily modified under the hood, and which develops no less than 700 horsepower.

Well, nothing ordinary until here, except the fact that this 1977 Porsche 911 Coupe is packing a fully-electric motor taken from Tesla Motors. Now, the real question: why in the hell would you wrap a Porsche with an electric motor? It might be just for show off or just for the sake of playing around with such extravagant customizations.

The electric motor comes with its full original mechanical parts, enabling no less than 700 horsepower at the crank and 563 horsepower at the wheels, which is amazing. And all was achieved without any modifications to the exterior.

Even so, on the outside, this 1977 Porsche Coupe looks extremely unusual with the new aftermarket bits fitted over the original body, which made this classic quite a delight in Las Vegas.

As we can depict from the media gallery below, we see massive bolt-on fender flares on all corners, along with adjustable suspension or BBW alloy wheels. As for new interior bits, the technicians from StreetFighter LA have also added a roll cage, seats with no headrests and some new materials all around.

StreetFighter LA has also released a media gallery displaying its project at the 2018 SEMA Show, taking place in Las Vegas. Enjoy and don’t forget to tell us if you like what you see!

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Today, following the introduction of the aforementioned model, the Japanese-based carmaker announced the same Nightedition special edition on the new Camry and Highlander, both looking exquisite and more appealing than the stock variants.

Seen in the media gallery below, the 2019 Toyota Camry Nightshade Edition and 2019 Toyota Highlander Nightshade Edition will be releasd in the SE trim at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show later on this month.

Starting with the 2019 Toyota Camry Nightshade Special Edition, the model in question will come with a choice of three exterior colours, like Celestial Silver, Super White and Midnight Black Metallic. Just like the 4Runner Limited Nightshade, the Camry will also feature black accents around the body style – side mirror caps, door handles and window molding, adding as well Toyota badges, black spoiler, shark fin antenna and the gorgeous 18-inch alloy wheels.

On the other hand, the 2019 Toyota Highlander Nightshade Special Edition will receive no less than four exterior colours, such as Salsa Red Pearls, Predawn Gray Mica, Blizzard Pearl and Midnight Black Metallic, all garnished with the same black accents.

This means black door handles, mirror casings, black rear spoiler, headlights and for lamps, shark fin antenna and 19-inch alloy wheels with the same black finish. The same black Toyota emblems are applied.

Each special edition will be offered in limited-run units. From what we know about the 2019 Toyota Highlander Nightshade Special Edition, only 1,500 units will be ever built. Price tags for each model involved will be released prior to their official debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, this month.

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2019 Lexus UX – Full Prices:

2019 Lexus UX 200 Luxury: $44,450
2019 Lexus UX 200 Sports Luxury: $53,000
2019 Lexus UX 200 F Sport: $53,450
2019 Lexus UX 250h Luxury 2WD: $47,950
2019 Lexus UX 250h Sports Luxury 2WD: $56,500
2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport 2WD: $56,950
2019 Lexus UX 250h Sports Luxury AWD: $61,000
2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD: $61,450.

About the SUV`s luxurious looks, Lexus Australia chief executive Scott Thompson declared that “The UX delivers a fresh and contemporary appeal to young buyers seeking new and exciting experiences relevant to their lifestyles. For many of them, this will not only be their first Lexus vehicle, but also their first entry into the luxury segment.”

According to Toyota`s luxury division Lexus, the new UX, which is derived from Urban Crossover, is set to come very premium against the likes of the new Q2 from Audi or the X1 from BMW. This means adopting a more luxurious and sportier looks, along with some powerful engines under the hood.

Available in three trims, the Luxury, Sports Luxury and top of the line F Sport, the new 2019 Lexus UX in all both its versions (the UX 200 and UX 250h), doesn’t make any compromises when it comes to aesthetics and luxury feel. It comes standard with 17- to 18-inch alloy wheels, a gorgeous design language and plenty of high-tech gadgetries under the hood. The F Sport however does separate from the lineup with additional features.

Inside, also standard is a 10.3-inch digital media display with eight-speaker stereo with digital radio, along with a 7.0-inch TFT digital display for the instrument cluster. The mid-entry Sports Luxury features additional gizmos such as panoramic parking cameras, 13-speaker Mark Levinson, leather upholstery and ventilated front seats.

The top of the line F Sport is even more accessorized, featuring sports seats with paddle shifters, sports dampers at the back, active sound control, adaptive variable sports suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels at the exterior.

Underneath the skin, the UX comes equipped with two engines. There is a 2.0-liter flat-four engine powering the UX 200, and which develops 126 kW. Next is the UX 250h which uses with a hybrid electric motor assist system with 131 kW. All trim levels come equipped with a CVT automatic transmission.

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There were also plenty of carmakers which presented their hardcore models. From instance, Hyundai arrived in Las Vegas to display a much more powerful version of the Veloster Turbo. It does not match the Veloster N, but it surely costs cheaper, and is now more high-performance with the new upgrades.

But what does the new 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo bring forward that almost equals the N variant, yet is cheaper? For that, read on.

First, the model got some aftermarket mechanical stuffs, like B&M sport shift kit, K&N high-flow air filter, Eibach springs and anti-roll bars, as well as a Borla axle-black exhaust system. There is also the new set of lightweight alloy wheels which makes it faster around the track.

Sitting between the entry-level Veloster and the much-to-date Veloster N, the Turbo variant is a serious contender when it comes to power under the hood, especially now with the new improvements. Therefore, the 1.6-liter turbo flat-four cylinder engine develops no less than 201 horsepower and 264 Nm of torque, being sent to the front axle via a six-speed manual, as standard. There is also the optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

In comparison, the Veloster N uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, with 275 horsepower and 353 N of torque. The difference is not that big, however the price tag is. The Veloster Turbo costs at least $22,900 in the entry-base Turbo R-Spec, while the top of the lime Turbo Ultimate is set at $26,650 with the automatic transmission. On the other hand, the Veloster N is around $6,000 to $9,000 more expensive.

Now, it is up to you to choose between the two of them. I for instance, I`d go for the Veloster Turbo, which is now more tuned and delivers plenty of power and torque.

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The new Kia will be available locally next year in three trim variants, each one coming with its own visual characteristics. For instance, the entry-level variant is equipped with some new enhancements from the top of the line GT-Line, like black front grille and air intakes, black rear spoiler and side skirts. There are also red features which provide a more aggressive look.

LED headlights come standard; however, the topper variants adding as well 18-inch alloy wheels fully-wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Inside, the cabin has also received some sporty features, such as flat-bottom steering wheel and alloy pedals, sports seas with red stitching, 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster display, wireless phone charging, or 320-Watt Harman/Kardon sound system.

Mechanically, the new 2020 Kia Forte GT looks much sportier as well with the new suspension setup which increases its handling characteristics, along with bigger brakes and fully-independent front and rear ends with thicker sway bars which also improve cornering.

Under the hood, the brand-new Kia Forte GT has gained a new turbo engine, in the shape of a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder pot, with 112 kW. However, there is also a much more powerful 1.6-liter turbo, also seen on the Serato of Forte, and which comes with 150 kW and 265 Nm of torque. The latter one is paired to a six-speed manual as standard. However, it also comes with an optional seven-speed dual-clutch and front-wheel drive.

Prices and other information regarding performance figures will be released at a later date, prior to its introduction in the United States.

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The special edition will arrive in 2020 as the Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag and represents 70 years of experience in building one of the most impressive sports cars in the world, starting with the aforementioned XK 120, back in 1948.

Famous Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum, speaks very highly of the car`s looks and performance under the hood:

“Perfect proportions, design purity and visual drama – every Jaguar must express these qualities, and none more so than F-Type. In creating the Chequered Flag we`ve focused on details which enhance F-TYPE`s presence and promise of performance – and in doing so, made a fitting celebration of 70 years of beautiful, fast, Jaguar sports cars.”

Available in both coupe and convertible disguises, the 2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag will feature the Black Design Pack which separates it from any other F-Type model. It will features new side skirts and black grille sections from the SVO tuning division, adding as well black roof and massive 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels finished in diamond. The wheels are also in contrast with the red brakes.

The special features continue inside where the customer is welcomed with Windsor/Ebony leather on the Performance seats with embossed headrests, which come standard. There is also dark brushed aluminum for the center console trim, as well as steering wheel with subtle chaquered flag logo.

Under the hood, the 2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag will arrive with no less than four engine choices. Two of them refer to the standard 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder pot with 221 kW and rear-wheel drive system, followed by an optional 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine, with 250 kW for the V6 and 280 kW, respectively, for the V6 S.

Prices start at $139,650 for the entry-level F-Type Chequered Flag LE and go up to $213,450 for the top of the line 2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 280 kW AWD Convertible. Full prices are released by Aussie magazine PerformanceDrive and are detailed below.

2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 221kW coupe: $139,650
2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 250kW coupe: $158,050
2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 280kW RWD coupe: $180,450
2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 280kW AWD coupe: $196,250
2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 221kW convertible: $156,850
2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 250kW convertible: $175,250
2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 280kW RWD convertible: $197,650
2020 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag LE 280kW AWD convertible: $213,450.

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