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Nissan says ute buyers don’t know or care Navara and Triton are closely related

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While some enthusiast ute buyers might disagree, Nissan Australia’s local boss reckons most buyers have ‘no idea’ about the platform-sharing relationship between Navara and Triton. 2026 Nissan Navara ST-X The boss of Nissan Australia says the close relationship between the Nissan Navara and the Mitsubishi is not a challenge for most ute buyers, and believes many customers would have “no idea” which came first when parked side-by-side. The new-generation ‘D27’ Navara – which is currently being launched in Australia –  is based heavily upon the current Mitsubishi Triton , sharing its metal panels, interior layout, underpinnings, and powertrain. It is a departure from the previous-generation ‘D23’ Navara, which was developed in-house on its own platform with rear coil springs and a 2.3-litre single- or twin-turbocharged diesel engine running through a seven-speed automatic transmission.  The only visual differences between the new Navara and Triton come from t...
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Leapmotor A05 breaks cover in China as small electric hatch

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Documents filed with a Chinese regulator detail LiDAR sensors and an extensive camera array in the new Leapmotor A05 electric hatchback. The new Leapmotor A05 electric hatchback has been revealed early through documents filed in China, with one variant of the new small electric car featuring an array of high-tech sensors. At 4200mm long, 1800mm wide and 1360mm high, the A05 sits between a Volkswagen Polo and Golf in size, and will rival other Chinese electric cars from the MG 4 Urban to the BYD Dolphin. It is yet to be confirmed if it will be sold in Australia, but reports out of the UK have linked it with a European debut, where small hatchbacks are especially popular. Two versions of the A05 have been revealed in the documents: an entry-level variant with 70kW, and a top-spec grade with 90kW. MORE: Leapmotor A10 small electric SUV under consideration for Australia as B03X The flagship variant is 110kg heavier, at 1420kg vs 1310kg, suggesting a larger battery mig...
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2026 Subaru Forester Touring review

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Now in its sixth generation, the new Subaru Forester has been in Australia for a few months and is settling in. With much of the attention focused on hybrid variants, how does the regular petrol car fare? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2026 Subaru Forester AWD Touring I know I don’t have fans, but those of you who have heard me on the radio berating cranky callers about the inability of EVs to do “the lap of Australia” will know my answer to that is “Do what everyone else does and buy a Subaru Forester. Sell it when you get back and buy the EV then”. I’m not far wrong, am I? I mean, if you’re not towing a giant caravan with you, what more could you need? Full-time all-wheel drive, good ground clearance, roomy cabin, bulletproof reliability, and that grumbly boxer engine that will take you all the w...
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