Review: Porsche 997.I 911 Coupe (2004-08) Overview Released in October 2004, the Porsche 997 Series I (997.I) 911 Coupe was a two-door fastback. Manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany, the 997 911 Coupe range initially consisted of the rear-wheel drive Carrera variants, with the all-wheel drive Carrrera 4 following in November 2005. The range was further expanded […]
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Review: Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013-21)
Overview Released in Australia in July 2013, the Rolls-Royce Wraith was a two-door, four-seat fastback. Manufactured in Goodwood, England, the rear-wheel drive Wraith was powered by a 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine that was mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. N74B66 V12 engine The 6.6-litre BMW N74B66 V12 petrol engine had an aluminium alloy (Alusil) […]
Review: Rover 75 (2001-05)
Review: Rover Mk.I 75 (2001-04) Overview Released in March 2001, the Rover Mk.I 75 was available as a mid-size sedan or wagon. Manufactured in England, the front-wheel drive 75 was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed automatic or manual transmission. The 75 range initially consisted of the […]
Review: Rolls-Royce Mk.III Silver Spur (1993-95)
Overview Released in October 1993, the Rolls-Royce Mk.III Silver Spur was a prestige saloon. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Mk.II Silver Spur was powered by a 6.75-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Compared to its Mk.II predecessor, the Mk.III Silver Spur could be identified by its restyled […]
Review: Rolls-Royce Mk.IV Silver Spur (1996-98)
Overview Released in 1996, the Rolls-Royce Mk.IV Silver Spur was a prestige saloon. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Mk.IV Silver Spur was powered by a 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Engine The 6.75-litre V8 petrol engine had an aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder block, aluminium alloy cylinder […]
Review: Peugeot B9 Partner (2008-15)
Review: Peugeot B9.I Partner (2008-12) Overview Released in September 2008, the Peugeot B9 Phase I (B9.I) Partner was a two-seat van, available in short (L1) and medium length (L2) variants. The B9 Partner was offered with three engines: a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines, with differing power outputs (55 kW […]
Review: Peugeot RCZ (2010-15)
Review: Peugeot Phase I RCZ (2010-13) Overview Released in September 2010, the Peugeot Phase I RCZ was a two-door coupe with ‘two-plus-two’ seating. Manufactured in Graz, Austria, the front-wheel drive RCZ was available with 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines. Engines Of the engines, The 1.6-litre EP6DT petrol engine had a twin scroll turbocharger, […]
Review: Peugeot P87 5008 (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in February 2018, the Peugeot P87 5008 was a seven-seat SUV. Manufactured in Rennes, France, the front-wheel Peugeot P87 5008 was powered by 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engines, both of which were mated to six-speed automatic transmissions. The 2.0-litre diesel engine had a ‘Stop & Start’ function which […]
Review: Peugeot G9 Expert (2008-15)
Review: Peugeot G9.I Expert (2008-12) Overview Released in September 2008, the Peugeot G9 Phase I (G9.I) Expert was a three-seat van available in medium (L1) and long wheelbase (L2) bodies. All models were powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, though the Professional edition had higher power and torque […]
Review: Peugeot 5008 (2013)
Overview Released in May 2013, the Peugeot 5008 was a seven-seat people mover. Manufactured in Sochaux, France, the front-wheel drive 5008 was available with 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines. Engines Of the engines, The 1.6-litre EP6DT four-cylinder petrol engine had a twin scroll turbocharger, direct fuel injection, variable valve control, double overhead camshafts, […]