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Motor Torque with David Berthon

Motor Torque with David Berthon

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.

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  • Toyota Camry Ascent Sport sedan – feels a class above its station
    Jul 6 2025

    Driving the latest Toyota Camry sedan, the mid-range Ascent Sport in the
    latest three model range at $42,990 plus on-road costs – now with Toyota’s
    fifth generation hybrid system in a refreshed body with a revamped interior
    and centre console and a nice choice of fabrics that give it more of classy
    feel. As I said earlier, this latest Camry has more of a feel of Toyota’s luxury
    brand Lexus. Sedan’s may not be on your radar but for those that like a
    sedan over an SUV the Camry Ascent Sport will not disappoint.
    Serviceability and reliability have always been a Camry high point – I was
    recently in a Camry hybrid taxi that had covered 440,000km still on its
    original engine and transmission, still on its third set of brake pads. The
    latest hybrid powertrain impressive – i managed 4.4L/100km, the only
    downside perhaps the needs for 95 octane unleaded – the hybrid system
    smooth, exceptionally quiet and responsive. Five-star safety plus a stack of
    active safety elements, a 360-degree camera and wireless phone charging.
    Dislikes the small 7-inch instrument display, the top line SL model gets a
    12.3-inch unit while the steering wheel controls could be more user
    friendly. Otherwise, a very refined sedan for the money.

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  • Toyota Camry Ascent Sport sedan – latest generation hybrid impressive
    Jul 6 2025

    The Toyota Camry has been around a long time - a medium sedan that just
    seems to get more refined with each new model – built locally from 1987 to
    2017, imported since and fully hybrid since late last year like the rest of
    Toyota’s passenger car range. The current three model Camry sedan range
    consists of the Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL models prices starting at
    $39,990 plus on road costs and running to $53,990. I tested the Ascent
    Sport $42,990. And what an exceptional car this is – frankly having not
    driven a Camry for some time I came away impressed with its refinement.
    Before I get into the performance, the build quality, styling elements an
    material inside of this medium sized sedan felt more like Toyota’s luxury
    brand Lexus. Sedans may not be in vogue, SUV’s, last month reaching 60.5
    per cent of total new car sales, however the Camry Ascent Sport at $42,990
    is outstanding value – there’s a lot of equipment for that money, the interior
    classy and roomy with a restyled dash and centre console while overall
    Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid system is quieter, smoother, more fuel
    efficient in a body that now has real character.

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  • Kia Sportage – last diesel medium SUV available
    Jul 6 2025

    There’s now only one diesel powered medium sized SUV on the market
    and fortunately it will be here for a while – the 2025 Kia Sportage remains
    the last medium SUV with diesel power proving the most popular
    powertrain in the Sportage SUV line-up. Diesel power currently represents
    36 per cent of Sportage sales growing from 30 per cent for most of last
    year. And despite the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard penalties coming
    into effect on July 1 Kia suggests the diesel option will remain for some
    time, the company able to offset penalties by achieving credits from its
    popular EV3 and EV5 models as well as a growing number of hybrids. The
    current 2.0-litre turbo diesel remains popular with its 416Nm of torque
    giving it a very relaxed performance - well suited to the four-wheel drive
    only diesel range.

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