Motor Torque with David Berthon

Maserati Grecale Trofeo SUV - subdued styling but this is a wolf in sheep’s clothing

April 18, 2024 06:58 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

I spoke earlier of the Maserati Grecale Trofeo SUV – the flagship of the three model Grecale range at $206,000 drive-away. Distinguished over the two lower grades by four drive modes instead of three, height adjustable adaptive air suspension, an electronic diff lock and larger brakes. What is surprising by this somewhat conservatively styled SUV is how it can be driven on a light throttle in a very relaxed manner and the next minute offer a simply staggering performance – long legged it cru...

Maserati Grecale Trofeo SUV - flagship Italian class with performance to match.

April 18, 2024 06:54 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

Driving Maserati’s top seller, the Grecale SUV, now representing 75 per cent of the Italian sports manufacturers sales. In three models from $135,700 drive-away, starting with the GT, the Modena, then the flagship Trofeo, Italian for Trophy, which I’m driving today. The styling a little non-descript, perhaps lacking the flare you expect from Maserati but it’s all about performance, this really is a real wolf in sheep’s clothing. Powered by a 3.0-litre turbo V6, a detuned version of Maserati’...

Mazda addresses firm ride complaints on its CX-60 SUV with a free customer fix.

April 18, 2024 06:50 - 1 minute - 1000 KB

A few months back I complained of the harsh ride quality on Mazda’s new CX-60 SUV. I wasn’t on my own with the criticism and after numerous media and customer complaints Mazda adopted a production change from last October with softer rear dampers with owners of vehicles built prior to this date offered the upgrade at no charge through their dealer network. It is understood that some replacement parts have already arrived, and some customer vehicles have already received the upgrade with more...

New Honda Accord around the corner with hybrid drivetrain and more tech.

April 18, 2024 06:45 - 1 minute - 1010 KB

A new Honda Accord is due here in a few weeks – the second longest running automotive nameplate in Honda history first arrived here in 1977 however in recent years sales of the longstanding run-out model have dropped to a trickle. The all-new 11 th generation model will feature a more advanced hybrid powertrain to the outgoing petrol/electric drivetrain. Longer, sleeker and with a wider footprint the new Accord will feature Honda’s first integration of Google services and is expected to be m...

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