New Mitsubishi ASX twin locked in: 2025 Renault Captur hybrid coming to Australia to battle Mazda CX-3, Suzuki Jimny and Toyota Yaris Cross

New Mitsubishi ASX twin locked in: 2025 Renault Captur hybrid coming to Australia to battle Mazda CX-3, Suzuki Jimny and Toyota Yaris Cross

17 Jan 2025 by John Law

On the same day Mitsubishi confirmed its new Renault-based ASX, the French brand’s Captur version of the light SUV is coming back to Australia.  ...Read more
2025 Renault Captur revealed, confirmed for Australian launch within a year to take on Mazda CX-3, Kia Stonic and VW T-Cross

2025 Renault Captur revealed, confirmed for Australian launch within a year to take on Mazda CX-3, Kia Stonic and VW T-Cross

8 Apr 2024 by Chris Thompson

Renault has revealed a major styling update for the smallest SUV it offers in Australia, the Captur, which is confirmed for an Australian arrival within a year. Read more
Face/Off! The Toyota, Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Ford and other new cars hiding their true identities, why they exist and will we see them in Australia?

Face/Off! The Toyota, Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Ford and other new cars hiding their true identities, why they exist and will we see them in Australia?

13 Jan 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Badge-engineered cars. It’s been happening almost as long as the industry itself. Some pull off the disguise so convincingly you’d never know their true identities, like John Travolta ...Read more
Don't order that Mazda CX-3 just yet: Shock Mitsubishi ASX replacement announcement for Australia 'imminent'

Don't order that Mazda CX-3 just yet: Shock Mitsubishi ASX replacement announcement for Australia 'imminent'

10 Dec 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has confirmed that an announcement on the replacement of one of its most popular models – the venerable ASX – is likely now only weeks away. ...Read more
Price rises alert! 2023 Renault Megane RS, Captur, Arkana and Master pricing increases detailed

Price rises alert! 2023 Renault Megane RS, Captur, Arkana and Master pricing increases detailed

20 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson

Pricing for four of Renault's models in Australia have increased for the 2023 model year, with no apparent specification changes to accompany them. Read more
Australia's best worst sellers! Great but ignored new cars and SUVs from Mazda, Nissan, Ford, SsangYong and others that deserve a second chance against the Kia Seltos, Toyota RAV4 and BYD Atto 3

Australia's best worst sellers! Great but ignored new cars and SUVs from Mazda, Nissan, Ford, SsangYong and others that deserve a second chance against the Kia Seltos, Toyota RAV4 and BYD Atto 3

5 Mar 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Believe it or not, there are quite a large number of new models that seem stuck to showroom floors, with little demand and few buyers to snap them up. Read more
Watch your back Volkswagen, Honda and Nissan! This European brand is on the comeback trail in Australia with new SUVs, light commercials and electric cars

Watch your back Volkswagen, Honda and Nissan! This European brand is on the comeback trail in Australia with new SUVs, light commercials and electric cars

22 Jul 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The supply issues causing headaches for most major carmakers has dramatically shaken up the new-vehicle sales charts.Some brands - Mazda, Ford and Volkswagen, for example - have been hit hard by the ...Read more
Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla Cross and other new cars still to arrive in 2022! CarsGuide Podcast #239

Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla Cross and other new cars still to arrive in 2022! CarsGuide Podcast #239

15 Jul 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 239 - New models incoming! Read more
2023 Renault Koleos, Captur, Arkana, Megane RS, Trafic, Kangoo and Master now more expensive

2023 Renault Koleos, Captur, Arkana, Megane RS, Trafic, Kangoo and Master now more expensive

19 May 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Renault Australia has raised prices across its entire passenger car and commercial product line-up by as much as $2210, coming into effect from July 1.The French brand, now imported and distributed ...Read more
2022 Renault Captur R.S. Line price and features: F1-inspired warmed-up SUV adds sporty flair to Nissan Juke, Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue rival

2022 Renault Captur R.S. Line price and features: F1-inspired warmed-up SUV adds sporty flair to Nissan Juke, Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue rival

29 Mar 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Renault has given its compact SUV a sporty makeover to create the Captur RS Line. This new addition to the range has just gone on sale in Australia, given the French brand a key point-of-difference ...Read more
Renault price rises alert! 2022 Renault Megane, Captur, Arkana, Koleos, Trafic and Master to be up to $6100 dearer from March amid industry challenges

Renault price rises alert! 2022 Renault Megane, Captur, Arkana, Koleos, Trafic and Master to be up to $6100 dearer from March amid industry challenges

18 Feb 2022 by Justin Hilliard

From March 1, Renault will be the latest automotive brand to increase the pricing – but not standard specification – of most of its models in Australia due to ongoing industry ...Read more
Don't wait! Why you should buy a 2022 Mitsubishi ASX now before it's too late because everything's about to change, Holden VF to ZB Commodore style

Don't wait! Why you should buy a 2022 Mitsubishi ASX now before it's too late because everything's about to change, Holden VF to ZB Commodore style

6 Feb 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Mitsubishi Motors will unveil an all-new ASX sometime this year, but it will be nothing like the version that has become one of the biggest success motoring stories over the past decade.This is ...Read more
Cheap EVs, electric SUVs and vans galore: Renault Australia's new strategy includes rivals to Kia Seltos, Tesla Model 3 and maybe even Suzuki Jimny and Ford Maverick

Cheap EVs, electric SUVs and vans galore: Renault Australia's new strategy includes rivals to Kia Seltos, Tesla Model 3 and maybe even Suzuki Jimny and Ford Maverick

8 Jan 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Renault has charted a course to growth in Australia, with four distinct product streams that will give the French brand its broadest and boldest market coverage ever in this market. Read more
Best crossovers arriving in 2021

Best crossovers arriving in 2021

24 Jun 2021 by Tung Nguyen

Combining the high-riding appeal of an SUV with the nimbleness of a hatchback, is it any wonder that crossovers are one of the quickest growing segments in automotive? Read more
2021 Renault Captur pricing and specs detailed: New Hyundai Kona, Volkswagen T-Roc and Skoda Kamiq rival emerges

2021 Renault Captur pricing and specs detailed: New Hyundai Kona, Volkswagen T-Roc and Skoda Kamiq rival emerges

25 Feb 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Renault Australia has released pricing and full specification details for the second-generation Captur small SUV, which is due in showrooms in April Read more
Renault Australia axes Clio, Zoe hatchbacks as new Captur nears 2021 launch as part of SUV focus

Renault Australia axes Clio, Zoe hatchbacks as new Captur nears 2021 launch as part of SUV focus

29 Jul 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Renault Australia has abandoned its plans to sell the new-generation Clio and facelifted Zoe light hatchbacks as part of its SUV focus, which will continue with the new-generation Captur light SUV in ...Read more
Holden Commodore, Ram 2500 and Jeep Renegade headline largest sales decreases in 2020

Holden Commodore, Ram 2500 and Jeep Renegade headline largest sales decreases in 2020

18 Jul 2020 by Stephen Ottley

It's no secret that 2020 has been hard for the local car industry. Read more
2020 new car sales: Mitsubishi, Hyundai and others losing ground in declining market

2020 new car sales: Mitsubishi, Hyundai and others losing ground in declining market

13 Jun 2020 by Stephen Ottley

It's been a rough year for new vehicle sales. Read more
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance planning new future

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance planning new future

21 May 2020 by Stephen Ottley

Coming together in a time of crisis is what true partners do. And it seems the current global situation has forced Renault and Nissan to put aside their differences and come up with a new plan for ...Read more
Renault Clio and Captur E-Tech detailed: France's hybrid hatch and plug-in SUV electrify

Renault Clio and Captur E-Tech detailed: France's hybrid hatch and plug-in SUV electrify

10 Jan 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Renault has revealed more details on low-emissions versions of its new-generation Clio light hatch and Captur small SUV, dubbed E-Tech.The Clio makes use of a full hybrid set-up that's similar to ...Read more
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