2012 Jaguar XF 2.2D Premium Luxury

It might be the entry-level powertrain in the Jaguar XF range, but the 2.2D turbo-diesel under that tasty long bonnet has all the right numbers.

Outputs of 140kW and 450Nm put it ahead of all its German competitors. Better still, the new XF embodies nearly all of the good things that the Jaguar badge traditionally signified: sporting style, gracious lines, and a sublime ride.

But there’s more to the premium luxury market than power stats and style: mechanical refinement, switchgear, and the smallest details of fit and finish are paramount, and the XF 2.2D isn’t quite so satisfying in those departments.

2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Spied

The all-new 991 Porsche 911 is currently a month away from its local launch, however the range-topping Turbo variant won't arrive until 2013.

Development on the iconic 911 Turbo is well into its final stages though; a pre-production prototype of the German supercar has been spotted during shakedown testing in Europe.

Kia K9 Rear-wheel-drive Sedan

ust days after TMR published spy photos of Kia's upcoming K9 rear-wheel-drive flagship, new artwork has been released that offers a first look at the new car.

Looking like the lovechild of a Quattroporte and the new 5 Series (a strong pairing by any measure), Kia's chief designer Peter Schreyer has delivered a tried-and-true luxury style for the brand's top-shelf model.

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Next-Generation Mercedes-Benz GLK

The GLK, Mercedes-Benz's answer to the BMW X3, is currently unavailable in Australia thanks to its left-hand-drive only design.

That is all set to change in 2015 with the arrival of the second-generation GLK-Class, and development mules of the all-new Mercedes softroader have been snapped while undergoing trials.

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