Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde hatch
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Alfa Romeo will launch a new model variant to its MiTo range by mid-2010 - the Cloverleaf model-leader, which is powered by a 125kW 1.4-litre MultiAir turbo engine, via a new six-speed manual transmission. A self-shifting DDCT gearbox, Alfa’s first double-clutch transmission, is also expected to be added to the MiTo range.
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Aston Martin One-77
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The Aston Martin One-77 is claimed to be the most expensive car in the world – costing approximately $4 million. Only 77 examples will be built. All body panels are sculpted by hand from aluminium sheet and the interior tailored for each of its 77 owners. Power is by a 7.0-litre 522kW V12 engine.
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Aston Martin Rapide
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British sportscar brand Aston Martin will bring its sensational four-door Rapide to Australia in April. Priced from $366,000, the direct rival for Porsche’s Panamera and Mercedes-Benz’s CLS is powered by a 355kW 6.0-litre V12 mated to a six-speed automatic.
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Audi A3
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Audi’s latest A3 hatchback has come in for a thorough cosmetic and engine upgrade. Volkswagen’s new 77kW/175Nm 1.2-litre TSI turbo-four will lead a list of four-cylinder engines, while revised interior and exterior designs, new paint colours and new high-tech options will also be introduced.
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Audi A5 RS5
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Audi-BMW fight ratchets up a notch as RS5 Coupe targets M3. Powered by a free-revving 331kW/430Nm 4.2 V8 that drives all four wheels via a seven-speed ‘S-tronic’ dual-clutch transmission, the RS5 will blast to 100km/h in a claimed 4.6 seconds – the same figure quoted by BMW for the M3 Coupe.
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Citroen DS3
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Citroen will launch its DS3 range by mid-2010. Australia will be offered the 82kW 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine and the 112kW turbo-petrol engine. Both will be available here with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Priced from $30,000, the DS3 competes directly with BMW’s Mini and Fiat's 500.
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Dodge Caliber
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Dodge is expected to introduce an upgraded Caliber small car range in 2010, the key change being to address the criticism of poor quality interiors with better-quality, soft-feel plastics and revised colour combinations.
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Ferrari 458 Italia
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The Prancing Horse supercar brand’s big launch for 2010 will be the 458 Italia in June. A replacement for Ferrari’s entry-level F430 coupe, the 458 packs a 4.5-litre V8 and dual-clutch automated manual transmission that delivers 0-100km/h sprints in a claimed 3.4 seconds.
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Fiat Punto
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An upgraded Punto range is due to be launched late 2010. Minor interior and exterior trim changes are expected. To be available in three and five-door variants, the revised Punto will offer carryover 1.3-litre and two 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesels, plus a 1.4-litre SOHC four-cylinder petrol engine.
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Ford Mondeo
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Ford will expand its Mondeo wagon range with the option of a diesel engine, joining the existing TDCi hatch by mid 2010. The turbo-diesel 2.0-litre twin-cam 16-valve Duratorq TDCi produces 103kW/320Nm. Co-devised with PSA Peugeot Citroen, it delivers 7.3L/100km..
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