![]() ![]() Although, I do think some teething problems exist that Isuzu will no doubt iron out with a mild facelift in the near future. Thanks to big advancements in safety tech, the new model is smarter than ever as well. I think the exterior design is also much more modern than before, with nice attention to detail and muscularity for its intended purpose. Okay, the old model wasn’t that rudimentary but this is now at a completely new level. There’s also a big 9.0-inch touch-screen on the dash that offers more than just AM radio. The cabin showcases actual aesthetic detail, with higher quality materials in loads of areas. Now, the 2021 model has really changed all of that. While the previous D-Max was very hardy and dependable, the interior was always really basic and utilitarian, with not much in the way of technology or modern convenience. This definitely deserves the ‘most-improved’ award. We should cherish them while they still exist. I guess this is also included in the list because I fear cars like this will not be around for much longer. Sure, the driving dynamics aren’t quite at European standards (after all, it’s not a European car), and the steering is pretty crude, but boy what a bag of fun you can have in this beast. Even more exciting is the fact that it can be had with a manual transmission only. Giving it the full beans results in a colossal 522kW. There’s also an intercooler to keep intake temperatures down. ![]() The 5.0-litre Coyote V8 is given a 2.65L roots-style supercharger from the Ford Performance catalogue (2650), running at up to 12psi. Well, technically the Mustang R-SPEC is made in the USA, but a lot of work was carried out in Australia to create this wild steed. Yes, of course our first car has to be the most powerful vehicle Australia has ever made. And of course this is all just my personal opinion from my personal experiences with the cars, with no financial influence or favouritism with any manufacturer. Whether it be introducing new levels of helpful technology, in-car design and practicality, or being capable of reprogramming your brain for what you thought was technically possible in terms of driving dynamics and/or performance, these are the cars that have stuck in my mind.Īs with our top 10 cars of 2019, only cars that we have actually driven are eligible to make the cut. These cars are listed not necessarily because they are the most powerful or fastest, but because they have done something big for their respective segment. Welcome to our top 10 best cars of 2020 - editor’s picks. But in dusting off the turmoil, we thought we’d take a look back at some of the more positive aspects of the year in terms of new vehicle arrivals. Oh well, there’s always next year.It was definitely a year many of us will never forget. He’s the 2022 Newspress Editor of the year, and was nominated for the same award in the BSME and PPAs, but cruelly overlooked. Jack is an EV pioneer – he has a home charging point installed despite not having off-street parking, but is yet to trip anyone up. Jack’s writing and presenting covers an expanse of topics: road testing everything from superminis to supercars, deep-dive first looks, interviews with the biggest names in the car business and adventures in far-flung corners of the globe. He joined TopGear as Deputy Editor in 2015. After miraculously achieving a first class degree in Automotive Engineering from Leeds University, and distinction in his Automotive Journalism Masters degree at Coventry University, he launched into an eight-year stint cutting his teeth at weekly car mag and website Auto Express. Jack is Editor of TopGear Magazine and a car journalist with over 15 year’s experience of driving, writing about and presenting videos on… you guessed it… cars.
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