Long-term update: Our Toyota FJ Cruiser gets puked on
Our manual Toyota FJ Cruiser has been chugging along trouble-free. There’s absolutely nothing to report except the cost of the latest service as well as someone puking in it.
UAE
2017 Suzuki Ignis breaks cover in india
Maruti Suzuki in India has previewed a new addition to their portfolio which might find its way into the Middle Eastern market. The Ignis, as it’s called, is a funky micro-crossover aimed at the “urban” youth. The Ignis is based on the Ignis Trail concept revealed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. If the Ignis makes it, its arrival will offer a bit of contrast to the otherwise sedate Suzuki lineup in the Middle East.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2018 7-seater leaked
Following teasers in the form of sketches, Volkswagen has unofficially unveiled the seven-seat model of their Tiguan crossover via a so-called leak. Shown here in China-spec, the new model is named the Tiguan Allspace or Tiguan L, depending on the market.
“Exclusive” 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG editions for UAE & GCC
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been in the scene since 1979 and now, with the introduction of the new “designo manufaktur” individualisation programme, the German carmaker offers customisation options for their ancient trucklet. And as recognition of the G-Wagen’s loyal customer base in the Middle East, specifically the UAE, Mercedes-Benz Cars has created four “designo manufaktur” Mercedes-AMG G 63 editions, exclusively for the GCC.
Lamborghini Aventador S debuts with facelift and power upgrade
Six years after the Murcielago was replaced by the Aventador, Lamborghini has given its flagship an updated version. The new version of the V12 supercar will be called the Aventador S and it will be slotted in between the standard Aventador and the range-topping Super Veloce (SV). The S sports a revised body as well as some tweaks that make it go faster.
2018 MG ZS crossover debuts, coming to UAE & GCC
MG has confirmed that the new MG ZS, which made its global debut at the recent 14th Guangzhou International Auto Exhibition, is set to arrive in the Middle East by late 2017. The new SUV introduces a new design language from MG that will form the corporate look of future models.
Chevrolet Trailblazer 2017 facelifted with new engine, launched in UAE & GCC
The 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer has been facelifted, but the big news is the more-powerful engine that comes as standard.
Chevrolet Aveo 2017 facelift debuts in UAE and GCC
The 2017 Chevrolet Aveo has been properly facelifted for the first time in a decade. The Aveo name was relegated largely to fleet duties, but it is making a comeback as a Sonic replacement with new infotainment tech.
2017 Opel Insignia Grand Sport debuts
Opel’s mid-size sedan, the Insignia, has received a thorough revamp for 2017. The car, dubbed as the Insignia Grand Sport, will be sold as a Vauxhall in the UK and as a Holden in Australia. In the Middle East though, the Insignia is offered as an Opel.
So we got a 2016 Audi SQ5
The Audi Q5 has been around externally unchanged since late 2008. That’s an eternity in car years, but the German carmaker has been keeping the line-up fresh with new engine options and trim levels. One of those is the SQ5, which is the quickest version of the Q5 you can currently get. It’s a little late in the year to test an outgoing model, considering our more “prominent journalists” have already driven the all-new Q5 model in Europe recently, but this is actually our first time behind the wheel of any Q5.
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