Family men in the market for a seven-seater SUV could consider this newcomer from Volkswagen's sister brand.
SKODA KODIAQ
$168,900 ON THE ROAD
Family men in the market for a seven-seater SUV could consider this newcomer from Volkswagen's sister brand. Spaciousness aside, the Kodiaq boasts unique convenient touches that include automatic door guards, brolly storage compartments in the front doors and a detachable torchlight in the boot. At the moment, the only variant available is a 177hp 2-litre with all-wheel-drive, but a more affordable 1.4-litre with 148hp and front-wheel-drive will be available soon.
RIVAL: KIA SORENTO
MAXUS G10
FROM $128,888 ON THE ROAD
Towkays looking for a big business van that comes with a medium-size price tag could consider this Chinese contender, which is big on both passenger and cargo space. Bosses will love the second row, which has captain’s chairs and a 220-volt power point for their laptop. And even with all seats in use, there’s still enough boot space for six golf bags. Power comes from a turbocharged 2-litre 4-cylinder that delivers 215hp to the rear wheels via a ZF-sourced 6-speed automatic.
RIVAL: TOYOTA ALPHARD
AUDI RS5
$389,080 ON THE ROAD
This coupe punches harder than before despite having a twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6 instead of a naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8. Although the smaller engine still delivers 450hp, this output arrives at 5700rpm instead of 8250rpm. More significantly, the V6 now churns out 600Nm of torque, or 170Nm more than the V8. Weighing 60kg less than its predecessor, the latest RS5 promises to be more agile, too.
RIVAL: BMW M4
RENAULT ZOE
$135,999 ON THE ROAD
Eco-conscious motorists looking for a daily runabout now have this pure electric French supermini to consider. The Zoe offers 91hp and 225Nm, and a claimed maximum range of up to 367km. If you clock a daily average of 50km, you’ll only need to recharge this hatchback weekly. Charging takes less than three hours, and based on current electricity rates, the Zoe costs $9.08 to fully charge.
RIVAL: HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC
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