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New car diary for December 2009

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: E-class - E63 AMG

Released: Dec 2009

MERCEDES-BENZ will fast-track the all-new E63 AMG sedan for Australianshowrooms in December, priced at $234,900. As before the heart of the new E63 lies a slightly more powerful 386kW (up from 378kW) version of AMG’s 6.2-litre petrol V8, which produces the same 630Nm of peak torque and revs to 7200rpm.
read more about the Mercedes-Benz E-class

Make: Audi

Model: A5

Released: Dec 2009

Audi is expected to launch its S5 Cabriolet flagship locally in December 2009. The S5 employs the S4 sedan’s 245kW/440Nm supercharged 3.0-litre V6 (instead of the S5 Coupe’s 4.2-litre V8), blasting it to 100km/h in a claimed 5.6 seconds. The open-top S5 weighs 1875kg, returns 9.7L/100km and emits 224g/km.
read more about the Audi A5

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: Challenger

Released: Dec 2009

Mitsubishi’s next Challenger wagon is based on the ML Triton one-tonne ute. Powered by a 2.5-litre 100kW/314Nm four-cylinder turbo-diesel as fitted to the Triton, the mid-sized five-seater SUV should bring a significant fuel consumption advantage over the Toyota Kluger and Ford Territory.
read more about the Mitsubishi Challenger

Make: Holden

Model: Captiva

Released: Dec 2009

Holden will introduce a five-seat four-cylinder petrol version of its former Captiva Maxx SUV model to compete directly with Honda’s CR-V and Toyota’s RAV4. The Captiva 5 is powered by a 100kW 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and is available in manual-only front-wheel-drive and automatic-only all-wheel drive guise.
read more about the Holden Captiva

Make: Ford

Model: Fiesta - ECOnetic

Released: Dec 2009

Ford Australia’s surprise reveal at the Melbourne show was the fuel-sipping diesel-powered version of its Fiesta light car. The ECOnetic Fiesta diesel is claimed to average just 3.7L/100km and sub-100g/km emissions rating. Power is by a 66kW/200Nm 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engine.
read more about the Ford Fiesta

Make: Bentley

Model: Supersports

Released: Dec 2009

Bentley’s fastest and most powerful car in the company’s history – the Bentley Continental Supersports is powered by a 463kW/800Nm 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine driving all four wheels through a revised ZF six-speed automatic transmission, will accelerate from rest to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds.
read more about the Bentley Supersports

Make: Mazda

Model: Mazda3 - Diesel

Released: Dec 2009

Mazda is expected to launch its replacement for the current Mazda3 diesel models with the all-new 2.2-litre common-rail direct-injection inline four-cylinder recently launched in the Mazda6. Producing 136kW/400Nm, it will be priced around $30,000.
read more about the Mazda Mazda3

Make: Great Wall

Model: X240

Released: Dec 2009

The third vehicle to be launched by GWM will be a small five-door SUV called X240. Available in both two and four-wheel drive configurations and powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced 16-valve 2.4-litre engine, the compact GWM crossover will sell in the same segment as Chery’s Tiggo SUV.
read more about the Great Wall X240

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series - 330d Convertible

Released: Dec 2009

BMW Australia has confirmed the six-cylinder turbo-diesel version of its 3 Series convertible for late 2009. Powered by a high-output 180kW/520Nm turbocharged inline diesel six. Available only in six-speed automatic guise. The 330d convertible consumes just 6.8L/100km.
read more about the BMW 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 7 Series - 760Li

Released: Dec 2009

BMW Australia has put a $386,000 pricetag on the new 760Li flagship that will top the local 7 Series limousine range. Available exclusively in long-wheelbase configuration and powered by BMW’s new all-alloy twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre petrol V12, the 400kW/750Nm. The 760Li sprints to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds.
read more about the BMW 7 Series

Make: Audi

Model: TT - RS

Released: Dec 2009

Audi will launch both Coupe and Roadster versions of its TT RS. Powered by a 250kW/450Nm 2.5-litre turbo charged five-pot petrol engine, via a six-speed transmission to a Haldex quattro clutch system. The TT RS is identified by its large front spoiler, square air intakes, TT RS badges, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
read more about the Audi TT

Make: BMW

Model: 1 Series - 123d hatch

Released: Dec 2009

BMW Australia will launch its new 123d hatch with a versatile 2.0 litre twin turbo-diesel inline four late in 2009. Powered by a high-output 150kW/400Nm four cylinder engine, available in six-speed automatic and manual guise. The 123d hatch is capable of a fuel consumption figure of just 5.2L/100km.
read more about the BMW 1 Series

Make: BMW

Model: X6 - M

Released: Dec 2009

BMW Australia will launch its most expensive SUV in December when the X6 M arrives with a $179,900 pricetag. Powered by a 408kW/680Nm twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8, the X6 M blasts to 100km/h in a mad 4.7 seconds, and has an average fuel consumption claimed at 14.3 L/100km.
read more about the BMW X6

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