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Suzuki Jimny 2024 review: XL Auto 7.2/10 You really can’t please everyone, can you?It seems like just about every example of the wildly, ridiculously, immensely popular Suzuki Jimny barely had time for the suspension to settle as it parked in the showroom before it was being snapped up and rolled out for a customer - in fact plenty of Jimnys probably never saw a showroom floor, such was the length of the waiting list.But even then, you all wanted a bigger version of the Jimny. It’s never enough is it?[read-more-default-title]2024 Suzuki Jimny XL 5-door gains retro Heritage edition as the tiny SUV outsells the Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Stonic and Hyundai Venue2024 Suzuki Jimny 4x4 wait times cut: But you have to be quickBudget brand hikes prices in Australia: Suzuki forced to increases prices on nearly every model including the 2024 Jimny 4WD and Vitara SUVFine, says Suzuki, here’s an even more easy-to-live-with version of the adorable 4X4 that everyone wants, and these examples will probably continue to fly off the shelves too.But is the XL just that - a Jimny with two extra doors? Or is there more to it than that? Genesis GV70 2024 review: Electrified Performancelong-term | Part 1 If you love Hyundai’s electric cars but want something a bit fancier, then the Genesis GV70 Electrified could be the SUV for you.Think of Genesis as Hyundai’s answer to Lexus, a luxury spin-off from a mainstream brand that undercuts the big shot German establishment.We’ve lived with the GV70 Performance Electrified for a month and we’ve started to gain an understanding of what the car is like to live with in the cut and thrust of city life.[read-more-default-title]Genesis launches Magma performance sub-brand: New Genesis GV60 Magma to lead new wave of BMW M and Mercedes-AMG-rivalling hot rodsGenesis Neolun concept revealed: Hyundai's luxury brand goes after Bentley Bentayga, BMW X7 and Range Rover with ultra-plush SUV that previews the 2025 Genesis GV90Genesis to target Lexus with hybrid car rollout, but is Hyundai's luxury arm cooling on EVs? - reportsFrom weekly shopping runs, daycare drop-off and pick-ups, daily work commutes and soul-sucking house hunting on weekends, we’ve covered it all.Genesis has made picking the right GV70 Electrified easy. There is only one variant, the fully loaded GV70 Performance priced from $126,475 (before on-road costs).That’s a lot of money in anyone’s book. There isn't any like for like competitor that provides the same performance in a luxury mid-size EV.Its more expensive than the similar-sized BMW iX3 ($104,900), but the iX3 lacks the punch and standard kit to match it with the Genesis, but it undercuts larger luxe models such as the Audi Q8 e-tron ($154,600) and the BMW iX ($130,900).The sticker price shock subdues even more when you look at the vehicle’s bulging standard equipment list and eye-popping performance figures.It uses two electric motors to deliver 360kW and 700Nm to all four wheels. That’s good enough to propel the big unit to 100km/h from a standstill in 4.8 seconds. That figure drops to 4.2 seconds when using the boost button that unleashes the vehicles maximum outputs for short spurts.Unfortunately in Sydney, doing the previously mentioned tasks, there is no way to hit those maximums but it's nice to know the GV70 can surprise a few of the old guard petrol cars at the traffic light Grand Prix.The GV70 has a strong linear acceleration with adequate throttle application, if you mash the pedal all the way to the floor it can throw you back in your seat.Its all-wheel-drive grip keeps it composed, especially in wet weather, where it always feels controlled and purposeful.The GV70 is a hefty unit, it weighs 2310kg and it feels it on the road. Its suspension can struggle to control its weight, especially on pockmarked Sydney roads where it wobbles a lot.That weight counts against it in the bends too. It doesn't like quick changes of direction, which results in significant body roll.We’ll need to go a long country commute to find out the full extent of its driving capabilities in the coming months.An ace up the GV70’s sleeve is it’s one of the fastest charging electric cars on the market.It can pump a claimed 350kW of juice back into its 77.4kWh lithium-ion battery.Genesis claims that’ll fill the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in 18 minutes.We were unable to put that claim to the test as the only 350kW charger nearby was out of commission when we attempted to recharge.Instead we connected the GV70 to a 75kW charger several times in a nearby shopping centre. It held the max rate of charge until it reached 80 per cent and filled the battery from about 20 to 80 per cent in roughly 40 minutes.It's a seamless process topping up the GV70. You simply park with your nose to the charger and press the charging flap in the front grille to reveal the port, plug in the charger and let the kW flow.Genesis includes the installation of a 7.2kWh home wallbox charger, which will replenish the car to 100 per cent overnight.If you plug it into a domestic power point you’ll be waiting more than a day to fully top up the battery.Genesis claims the GV70 Electrified has a driving range of up to 455km and uses 19.9kWh per 100km. In our roughly 500km of driving it used 23.6kWh/100km and its indicated driving range was closer to 380km.Inside Genesis shows off its luxury chops.Nappa leather-appointed seats are cosy and comfortable and the front pair’s 18-way power adjustment means there’s a seating position for every shape and size.Heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel dial up the pampering even further.A power tailgate can be opened with the smart key or via a button on the rear windscreen wiper.It grants access to a generous boot that can swallow the weekly shop and all the bags for a weekend away. There is also a small space under the bonnet.There is a 14.5-inch multimedia display that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring and inbuilt sat-nav.This is paired with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a head-up display that projects vital information such as travelling speed and safety warnings onto the windscreen in front of the driver.Multiple USB charging ports and a wireless charger will make sure all the family’s devices keep running.A panoramic sunroof gives the cabin a light and airy feeling and it opens at the touch of a button.So far the GV70 Electrified has impressed me with its cabin and the genuine luxury feel of the vehicle. Its drive experience hasn’t been up to scratch with its luxury competition but a more thorough investigation is needed.Next month it's time to pack up the family and head up the coast to see how the Genesis handles itself away from the traffic and to find out if EVs make sense when fast chargers are harder to come by.Acquired: April, 2024Distance travelled this month: 521kmOdometer: 3898kmAverage energy consumption this month: 23.6kWh/100km Volkswagen Touareg R 2024 review: snapshot 8/10 Volkswagen revealed the facelifted Touareg in May 2023 and the Australian arm swiftly confirmed the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) R performance model would headline the local range for the first time.It arrives here as Volkswagen Australia's first PHEV and the brand's most powerful model ever for $129,990, before on-road costs – $20,000 more than the 210TDI R-Line.With a 14.3kWh battery, we achieved 46km of electric-only range – a good amount for commuting in one of Australia's capital cities. Next-gen PHEV tech is going to increase range but this is a good start.[read-more-default-title]Volkswagen Touareg 2024 reviewVolkswagen Touareg 170TDI 2024 review: snapshotThe standard air suspension's 'Comfort' mode makes the Touareg R an incredibly plush proposition around town with a relaxed ride despite massive 22-inch 'Estoril' alloy wheels.In the countryside, its 340kW and 700Nm outputs are suitably punchy for an R performance model – Volkswagen claims a believable 5.1 seconds to 100km/h. Though you can feel the R's 2423kg weight, the air springs and adaptive dampers make this a remarkably dynamic vehicle on twisty roads.The Touareg R's interior feels decidedly similar to the base cars. There are flourishes of blue stitching, brushed aluminium trim and black 'Puglia' leather-appointed seats with R embossing as well as massage and ventilation yet it's a subdued affair.The Touareg is very practical with space for one big and two small bottles in the door cards, two cupholders in the front seats and spacious second row with space for three adults across. A standard sunroof give a sense of airiness while tinted glass, integrated sun blinds and quad-zone climate control means passengers don't overheat.A large boot (810L) grows to 1800L when you fold the 40/20/40 split rear seat. Shopping bag hooks, pull tabs to fold the second row, rubber mat and luggage net make it a clever boot. Unfortunately no Touareg is fitted with a space saver or full-size spare tyre.Diligence and regular charging is required to make the most of the plug-in hybrid system so it won't suit every buyer. If you're strictly country-based the 210TDI Elegance or R-Line are more sensible choices. Metropolitan dwellers with a tarmac-focused adventurous side will get the most out of the R's unique powertrain and abilities.
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