Launch Pad
Here’s a roundup of all the hot new cars headed your way in the next couple of months
By Nick Syn
Subaru Forester
THE HEAVILY FACELIFTED version of Subaru’s stalwart Forester is already in showrooms, the car was launched last Thursday at The Olive at Labrador Park. The car is available in 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre turbocharged guises.
Mazda MX-5
The long-awaited replacement for one of the most iconic roadsters every built gets its first local airing on the 12th of October. It’s powered by a 2.0-litre 163bhp four-cylinder engine and lists for $113,988 with COE.
Porsche Cayman S
Porsche’s latest fixed-head coupe makes its local debut in grand fashion at a press conference at the Ritz-Carlton hotel on the 21st of October. The 295bhp coupe uses a 3.4-litre version of the Boxster’s proven flat-six engine and promises scintillating performance.
Land Rover Discovery 3
The 11th November opening of the Land Rover wing in the new Regent Motors mega-showroom on Alexandra Road dovetails neatly with the long-awaited launches of the Disco 3 and Range Rover Sport.
