The new cars we wish were sold in Australia
About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds around the cars that enthusiasts wish were available in Australia, featuring a mix of personal stories and automotive insights. The hosts share their thoughts on various models, including the Lexus IS500 and Honda Ridgeline, while also celebrating Scotty's recent engagement. The episode highlights the challenges of car availability in Australia, particularly regarding new models that are popular overseas but not offered locally. The conversation is filled with humor, camaraderie, and a shared passion for cars, making it an engaging listen for automotive fans.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty, Scotty, Alam, Rob, Harley and Patrick discuss their latest updates as well as discuss the new cars they would like to get that we can't get here in Australia!
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Ford Mustang
"...car. Well, the awesome thing is she wants classic Mustangs. OHS That's. Cool."
Honda Civic
"... but I have my garage here at the moment and 1974 Civic. That isn't mine. It belongs to somebody else, bu..."
Ford Falcon
"... I missed. We came to have a look at the good old Falcon and made a purchase of it. I'll tell you a quick ..."
Toyota Hilux
"...We all know that. And I'm driving a very reliable Hilux. So. I'm very happy."
Ford Ranger
"...ecause they didn't have a Transit van or a a Ford Ranger or Everest or something. So I said I'll just give..."
Chrysler 300C
"... this in? This was in the. 560 the 66 S Yeah, the 300C. Keep the two the 2 door mint green one."
Ford Torino
"Um, is it James say? It's. It's a Ford Grand Torino, yeah. Great Trino. Yeah. So they had that there,..."
Ford Grand
"Um, is it James say? It's. It's a Ford Grand Torino, yeah. Great Trino. Yeah. So they had that..."
GMC Typhoon
"...d to so that will be the plan with that drove the typhoon and the Fiesta are both on the weekend so I drove..."
Volkswagen Rabbit
".... I've been on a bit of a how do you explain it's rabbit hole of looking at cars that we cannot get in Aus..."
Lexus Lc500
"Cause I mean that that that engine configuration that specifically that V8 architecture has been around for a very long time. And then that same V8 in the in the LC 500. So it would have that incidental lighter card 17180 kilos over a 2 bit lighter than A2 tonne."
Honda Ridgeline
"...ht up song, this must be pretty good is the Honda Ridgeline. Yeah. Yeah. They sell them in Canada and"
Ford F150
"It would only be Japan or where you can register left hand drive vehicles and it's a bit of a status symbol, so they don't have to worry about it for there. And yeah, I suppose it's just not a market they're chasing, I suppose. Are they are they F-150 size or are they like range of size? It was slightly smaller range."
Toyota Tundra
"the Ranger. OK well there you go's got the Tundra and they still sell a forerunner over there I bel..."
Toyota Tacoma
"...they still sell a forerunner over there I believe Tacoma that's it. Tacoma. Yeah correct that's it. So you..."
Ford Bronco Sport
"...ah, which is quite nuts. So they gotta Bronco and Bronco sport. I'm not sure if it comes in the Bronco sport alt..."
Toyota Corolla
"... the bag there, but anyway, it's got to continue. Corolla waggons. Ooh yeah. Yeah, that would be cool. Don'..."
Chevrolet Suburban
"...ight if you take a car that's you know more inner suburban inner city area I guess you're you know less pena..."
Acura Integra
"...t and. He was gonna mention anyway, but the Acura Integra type S, especially the most. Such a beautiful car..."
Lincoln Navigator
"...ln Aviator which is not as excessively large as a Navigator is well, that wouldn't be amiss here in Australia..."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"... well and it's about as large as probably a cheap Grand Cherokee, which they fit here, They don't fit comfortably ..."
Land Rover Range Rover
"...k these days. Looks like I gotta say. That's your Range Rover Sport wheels. Yeah, pretty much."
Cadillac CT5
"...you that might shock you guys. It is the Cadillac CT5. 3 black wing So it is a sport sedan that's aimed..."
Toyota Prius
"...t you to run the show anymore. Matthew is the new Prius. I think the new Prius looks I think actually loo..."
Volkswagen Passat
"...OK, somebody else actually saw the thing. The new Passat is waggon only, not coming here. Yeah, that's a g..."
Toyota Mr Toyota
"...nd significantly better than they were. But yeah, Mr Toyota is not one of those still, it's they're still str..."
Ranger Raptor
"I was told by the dealer it's easier to. Buy a Ranger Raptor now. Than it is in Excel XLT Ranger. Really. Are ..."
F-150 Raptor
"...s told by the dealer it's easier to. Buy a Ranger Raptor now. Than it is in Excel XLT Ranger. Really. Are ..."
Ford Transit
"...hing is, the supply chains changed. Entirely. The Ford Transit say for example, might trance that you you though..."
Hyundai Santa
"See you later mate. Here's. One for you, the Hyundai. Santa Cruz they're they're little they're little Ranger competitor in in terms of the."
Hyundai Santa Cruz
"...you later mate. Here's. One for you, the Hyundai. Santa Cruz they're they're little they're little Ranger comp..."
Volkswagen Caddy
".... Any loss hired nail Kia put. Out a van. Sort of caddy sized van, I reckon that would go nuts to. They'd..."
Ford Explorer
"Question 3. A Ford. Explorer police car in the. USA has just been retired with..."
Ford Fiesta St
"... is nice. Green is nice was. David, was there a a Fiesta St in there? I wish I was, but no, it's it's it's in..."
Toyota Corolla Gr
"...u believe that Toyota has already updated the the Corolla GR and it's been like less than a year on sale that ..."
Toyota Yaris Gr
"To the year has. Come out with roll cages and everything. So what was that Rob Yaris, GR? Does it come out with roll? Cage."
Hyundai i30
"...t scaffolding in the back, but I had a look at an I30 and on the weekend I didn't realise that they've ..."
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