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Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB"s very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

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Mazda’s CX-5 Maxx Sport SUV – long standing but still...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/07/13

Further on Mazda’s long standing CX-5 SUV but still highly competitive with tenmodels in a mix of petrol and diesel and front or all-wheel drive, I’m driving thesecond tier 2.5-litre six-speed automatic CX-5 Maxx Sport front wheel drive at$43,184 drive-away with optional metallic paint. I covered nearly 900km with a lotof highway cruising at the open road limit. The naturally aspirated four-cylinderwith 140kW and 252Nm of torque did a workmanlike job but what surprised wasthe economy,

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Mazda’s CX-5 Maxx Sport SUV

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/07/13

Driving the popular Mazda CX-5 SUV today, Mazda’s top seller, it’s been around along time in ten models, a mix of petrol and diesel and front or all-wheel drive. Nohybrid but I’m told its coming. I drove the second tier 2.5-litre six-speed automaticCX-5 Maxx Sport front wheel drive - $43,184 drive-away, which included optionalSoul Red Chrystal Metallic paint at $795. A colour that has in many ways becomea trademark of Mazda. The CX-5 a good looker, still our fourth

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Cupra launches a new mid-size SUV – the Terramar

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/07/13

Arriving this month from Spanish brand Cupra – a new mid-size SUV inthree variants from $58,490 drive-away. Developed alongside the thirdgeneration Audio Q3, the Cupra Terramar is a replacement for the ageingAteca and shares many body components with the new Audi. The entryCupra Terramar S features a 1.5-liltre turbo petrol mild hybrid powertraintogether with front wheel drive. Equipment levels are high with 18-inchalloy wheels, a 360-degree camera, power tailgate, tri-zone climate

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Jaecoo launches a larger J8 five-seat SUV

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/07/13

With SUVs now representing over 60 per cent of new vehicle sales the choice for this favored body style just gets wider – Jaecoo has added a larger J8 five-seat SUV onto the local market priced from $49,990 drive- away. Joining the smaller J7 the J8 according to Jaecoo has “technologies typically reserved for premium vehicles”. With a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine the J8 arrives in front and all-wheel-drive configuration driving through an eight-speed torque convertor

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Toyota Camry Ascent Sport sedan – feels a class above...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/07/06

Driving the latest Toyota Camry sedan, the mid-range Ascent Sport in thelatest three model range at $42,990 plus on-road costs – now with Toyota’sfifth generation hybrid system in a refreshed body with a revamped interiorand centre console and a nice choice of fabrics that give it more of classyfeel. As I said earlier, this latest Camry has more of a feel of Toyota’s luxurybrand Lexus. Sedan’s may not be on your radar but for those that like asedan over an SUV the Camry

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Toyota Camry Ascent Sport sedan – latest generation...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/07/06

The Toyota Camry has been around a long time - a medium sedan that justseems to get more refined with each new model – built locally from 1987 to2017, imported since and fully hybrid since late last year like the rest ofToyota’s passenger car range. The current three model Camry sedan rangeconsists of the Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL models prices starting at$39,990 plus on road costs and running to $53,990. I tested the AscentSport $42,990. And what an exceptional car this is –

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0:59

Kia Sportage – last diesel medium SUV available

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/07/06

There’s now only one diesel powered medium sized SUV on the marketand fortunately it will be here for a while – the 2025 Kia Sportage remainsthe last medium SUV with diesel power proving the most popularpowertrain in the Sportage SUV line-up. Diesel power currently represents36 per cent of Sportage sales growing from 30 per cent for most of lastyear. And despite the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard penalties cominginto effect on July 1 Kia suggests the diesel option will remain for

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1:01

Ute market set to intensify

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/07/06

The ute market just grows year on year and looks set to intensify with newplayers – Hyundai Australia the latest player to throw its hat into the ring –with newly appointed Chief Executive Don Romano confirming hiscompany cannot be competitive in Australia without one. The localcompany hopeful its parent can redesign sister company’s Kia Tasmanwith a hybrid or plug-in by hybrid powertrain to suit Hyundai’srequirements. The new local Hyundai boss adamant that the company

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1:30

Kia’s EV5 Earth electric all-wheel-drive SUV –...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/29

Behind the wheel of Kia’s electric mid-size SUV, the EV5. The first Kia to be builtin China with the battery interestingly supplied by electric car giant BYD. There’sthree trim grades Air, Earth and GT-line, I’m driving the mid-grade EV5 Earth at$68,990 drive-away, a 230kW dual electric motor all-wheel-drive with a long range88.1kWh battery and a quoted range of 500km. The drive experience provedrewarding, my consumption around town running at 18.6 kWh/100km providing arange of

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Kia’s EV5 Earth electric all-wheel drive SUV – first...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/29

Driving Kia’s electric mid-sized EV5 SUV – similar in size to Kia’s petrolSportage, although boxier and the first Kia to be made in China for this market.Three trim grades Air, Earth, and GT- Line – I’m driving the mid-grade EV5 Earthat $68,990 drive-away, a dual motor all-wheel drive with a long-range 88.1kWhbattery providing a quoted 500km range. Features include synthetic leather seats,dual 12.3-inch interior screens,19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a

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Ford’s Mustang makes a strong recovery – best sales...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/29

The car market this year has been somewhat unpredictable with a numberof factors affecting various segments. What surprised last month was aresurgence in sales of the trusty Ford Mustang – a significant delay in thearrival of the latest S650 model saw pent up demand take the two-doorMustang to its best sales month in almost seven years. Who said the trustyV8 was dead in the water. 720 Mustangs were sold in May taking the year’stally to 2489, more than it sold for the entire year in 2024

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Renault’s long standing Koleos SUV gets a new price...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/29

Renault’s Koleos SUV has been around in much the same guise since 2016but holds the distinction of being the biggest selling Renault since thattime – a good all-rounder and selling well in recent times. A new entryEvolution grade has just been added at $34,990 plus on-road costsundercutting the previous entry Zen model which sold last year at $42,500.The new pricing pits the highly regarded Koleos against newer ChineseSUV rivals, also undercutting the likes of Honda’s CR-V,

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BMW’s 118 hatchback – sharp driving dynamics but with...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/22

BMW updated their entry model hatchback last December – now simplycalled the 118 this small five door hatch has a lot of presence in a faceliftedbody that’s slightly longer and taller. Now $56,500 plus on-road costs butwith more equipment and more tech savvy – slightly longer and taller, stillpowered by a 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder driving through a seven-speeddual clutch automatic. This latest entry model BMW has a nice feel about,the interior especially well sorted with

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BMW’s 118 hatchback – new generation model with...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/22

Driving BMW’s new entry model – the 118 hatchback which arrived lastDecember at $56,500 plus on-road costs. The small German five-door hatchrestyled and powered by a familiar 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder engine witha small lift in power and torque driving the front wheels through a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. Also included a sports mode with manualshift paddles. This latest BMW 118 is 41mm longer and 25mm taller, otherdimensions remain unchanged. Internally it has slightly

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Porsche the latest car company to re-evaluate its EV...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/22

Porsche is the latest company to cancel plans to take much of its line-upelectric by the end of the decade. At a recent Annual General Meeting withinvestors the German sports car maker said, “it would be a significantlylonger transition phase globally, on the journey to electric mobility.” Theslower than expected transition putting pressure on the company’s bottomline. According to Porsche CEO, Dr. Oliver Blume, “the world has changed– we are experiencing a fierce

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0:59

GWM Chairman suggests Chinese car industry is...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/22

While the Chinese car industry has enjoyed significant growth GWM’sChairman Wei Jianjun has warned the industry is in an unhealthy state dueto incessant price cuts. In an interview with Chinese publication SinaFinance the GWM Chairman suggested if it continues like this the Chineseauto industry will be seriously threatened. Not specifically referring to anyChinese car maker he warned the excessive and prolonged price warbetween rival Chinese brands, especially those selling electric

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1:31

Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT AWD

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/15

Driving Subaru’s Outback Sport Touring XT AWD – a special edition highriding wagon that sits at the top of the Outback range at $57,490 plus on-road costs. Distinguished with special Geyser Blue exterior paint and black18-inch alloy wheels, also highly equipped. Power source the traditional2.5-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder turbocharged driving all fourwheels through a continuously variable automatic. As has always been thecase with this mainstay Subaru, the drive experience

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Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT AWD

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/15

Subaru’s Outback has been a firm family favourite for over 25 years. I’mdriving the Outback Sport Touring XT, a special edition turbochargedmodel that sits at the top of the Outback’s model range priced at $57,490plus on-road costs. The Outback best described as a high-riding wagonand the Sport Touring XT identifies with dark 18-inch alloy wheels andspecial Geyser Blue exterior paint. Inside, premium features such as Nappaleather seat inserts, power front seats, heated and

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1:00

Kia Sportage – last diesel medium SUV available

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/15

There’s now only one diesel powered medium sized SUV on the marketand fortunately it will be here for a while – the 2025 Kia Sportage remainsthe last medium SUV with diesel power proving the most popularpowertrain in the Sportage SUV line-up. Diesel power currently represents36 per cent of Sportage sales growing from 30 per cent for most of lastyear. And despite the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard penalties cominginto effect on July 1 Kia suggests the diesel option will remain for

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SsangYong changes its name - rebranded as KGM

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2025/06/15

The Korean brand name SsangYong has disappeared this month inAustralia with the local distributor now adopting the KGM branding of itsparent company. The KGM Group acquired SsangYong two years agochanging its name globally, at which time it was known here as KGMSsangYong. The naming move is significant given the arrival of newproduct – the recent KGM Torres mid-size SUV and the soon to belaunched Actyon coupe SUV in two grades, the nameplate returning after a14-year hiatus. The Actyon credited

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