Porsche really knows how to celebrate a milestone. To mark 75 years in Britain, the brand has unveiled the 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition. It is a UK-exclusive model. And with just 51 units available, it is as rare as it is desirable.

The name of this special manual 911 traces back to 1951, when Porsche first showcased the 356 at London’s Earls Court Motor Show. That moment laid the foundation for the brand’s journey in the UK, and this GT3 Touring-based tribute carries that story forward.

Finished in a bespoke Earls Court Green metallic shade from the Paint to Sample Plus palette, this Porsche 911 looks both classic and fresh. Subtle silver accents across the bonnet, mirrors, and door handles add contrast, while unique dual-tone wheels – 20-inch up front and 21-inch at the rear – complete the stance.

On the inside, Porsche has used Night Green leather to wrap key touchpoints, and Chalk Beige upholstery and elegant Paldao wood trims. It feels neat, tailored, and apt – not overdone.

For making this special 911 move, it’s business as usual. The 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six delivers 503 hp and revs past 9,000 rpm, paired exclusively with a manual gearbox here. Porsche is charging $338,000 (£251,951) for a piece, and considering its limited availability, both in terms of numbers and area-wise, it should be off the shelves pretty quickly.

Japanese car maker Suzuki has announced the pricing of the two variants of its first electric car in the Australian market, the e Vitara, with prices starting from $46,990 drive-away as part of a pre-order campaign for the first 100 customers.

The special introductory offer is for customers who order the entry-level Motion variant, and for those after the Ultra, the same offer applies at $56,990 drive-away.

The pricing compares to a range of $34,590 to $39,490, before on-roads, for the petrol version of the Vitara, which is still a significant gap, although the lower running costs of the new electric version may balance it out on total cost of ownership.

After the pre-order offer, the price will  increase by $3,000 for the Motion and $2,000 on the Ultra variant, bringing the drive-away prices to $49,990 and $58,990 respectively.

Variant	Pre-order Driveaway Pricing	Post Pre-order Driveaway Pricing
Motion	$46,990	$49,990
Ultra	$56,990	$58,990

On the specs front, the 2WD Motion variant is powered by a front-mounted electric motor with peak power of 106 kW and peak torque of 193 Nm.

This variant will be a 49 kWh Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) pack in the entry-level 2WD model, packing 344 km of WLTP range.

The top-spec is the AWD Ultra variant with a combined power of 135 kW and 307 Nm of torque.

This powertrain helps the car get from 0-100 km/h between 7.4 and 9.6 seconds, depending on the variant.

This top-spec variant comes with a larger 61-kWh battery, delivering up to 395 km of range.

Both batteries can be fast-charged at up to 70 kW. With this charging speed, the e Vitara can be fast-charged from 10-80% in 45 minutes.

That’s on the higher end compared to similar EVs on the market, with most aiming for around 30 minutes of charge time.

11 kW AC charging is also available, allowing the battery to charge from 10-100% in 5 hours and 30 minutes for the larger 61 kWh pack.

The Ultra variant also includes additional features over the Motion, including adaptive high beams, front LED fog lamps, a glass roof with a shade, an upgraded sound system, front heated seats, and premium upholstery.

Safety-wise, it comes with 7 airbags and multiple ADAS features, helping it score a 4-star ANCAP safety rating.

This is looking to be a good start for the brand known for its smaller, fun vehicles. Would this price bring customers to the brand or help existing customers consider an EV in a rapidly crowded marketplace? Time will tell. For now, it’s a positive step and model from the brand.

E VITARA MOTION FEATURES:

• 49kWh
• FWD
• 344km driving range.
• 18-inch alloys
• High Beam Assist
• RCTA
• 360 view cameras
• Driving modes
• Auto headlight
• Rain-sensing wiper
• 10.25-inch digital IP
• 10.1-inch centre display with AA / CP / BT
• Synthetic leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Front & rear USB ports
• Single-zone climate control
• Interior ambient lighting (12 colours)
• Dual-tone fabric seats
• 4-speaker audio

E VITARA ULTRA FEATURES, WITH ADDITION TO MOTION SPEC:

• 61 kWh
• 395km driving range
• AWD
• ALLGRIP-e
• Adaptive High Beam
• Front LED fog lamps
• Glass roof with shade
• Infinity sound system with subwoofer
• Wireless charger
• Premium fabric and synthetic leather seats
• Electrically adjustable driver seat
• Front heated seats

SAFETY SUITE

• 7 Airbags
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Lane departure Prevention (LDP)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Dual Sensor Brake Support II (DSBS II)
• Multi-Collision Braking (MCB)
• Front and rear parking sensors

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

				e VITARA Motion		e VITARA Ultra
Drive system				2WD			4WD
DIMENSIONS
Overall length					4,275 mm
Overall width					1,800 mm
Overall height					1,635 mm
Wheelbase					2,700 mm
Tread	Front				1,540 mm
	Rear				1,545 mm
Minimum turning radius					5.2 mm
Minimum ground clearance					180 mm
Seating capacity					5
MOTOR
Maximum output				106 kW			135 kW
Maximum torque				193Nm			307 Nm
BATTERY
Type					Lithium Iron
Total Capacity kWh					49 kWh		61kWh
CHARGING
Estimated charging time:
AC charging, 7kW, 1 phase > hh:mm 10-100%					6:30		9:00
AC charging, 11kW, 3 phases > hh:mm 10-100%					4:30		5:30
DC rapid charging > hh:mm 10-80%					0:45		0:45
Charging inlet			AC charging inlet		Type2 (1phase)
			DC charging inlet		CCS2
TRANSMISSION
Type				Single-speed electric drive
CHASSIS
Steering				Rack & pinion
Front and rear brakes				Ventilated disc
Suspension		Front		MacPherson strut with coil spring
		Rear		Multi-link
WHEELS
Tyres (width/profile)				225/55/R18
Wheel type				Machine finished alloy wheel
WEIGHT
Curb weight				1,702 kg			1,860-1,899 kg

 

Japanese car maker Mazda has released the key specs and pricing of the CX-6e SUV, its third EV in the Australian market.

Prices for the CX-6e will start at $53,990 before on-road costs for the entry GT variants, and the top-spec Azami variant comes in at $56,990 before on-roads.

As part of the launch, the first 1,000 customers who ordered the GT variant will automatically be upgraded to the Azami variant, valued at $3,000.

Managing Director of Mazda Australia, Vinesh Bhindi, said the new pre-order campaign follows the popularity of its similar Mazda 6e offer, which saw all 300 units sell out within only two weeks.

CX-6e features a rear-mounted 190 kW motor, powered by a 78 kWh Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) battery pack. According to the preliminary specifications, this pack can deliver up to 484 km of WLTP range on a single charge and charging it from 30-80% will take around 15 minutes.

Inside, there is a large centre screen, surrounded by 256-colour ambient lighting, that floats above the dashboard.

Last month, The Driven saw an early left-hand-drive version of the car in person at a preview in Melbourne, and one of the standout features was this screen that extends towards the passenger seat, along with the high-quality materials used throughout.

In the spec sheet, Mazda states that the CX-6e includes multiple safety features, including:

• Smart Brake Support for turning across traffic with pedestrian and cyclist detection
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Emergency Brake Assist
• Lane-Keep Assist
• Driver Monitoring System

Colour-wise, there is a nightfall violet mica as well as metallic paints including Red, Crystal, Machine Grey, Grey, Blue, White, Pearl and Black.

The latest model made its global debut at the Brussels Motor Show this year and, according to the brand, adopts Mazda’s “Future + Soul + Modern” Kodo design concept.

The Mazda CX-6e is manufactured in collaboration with Chongqing Changan Automobile Company, which has multiple brands in China, including the locally available Deepal brand, which is distributed through Inchcape in Australia.

The first Mazda CX-6e deliveries in Australia are expected to start from September.

2026 Mazda CX-6e specs

GT grade, features:

• 26.45-inch central touchscreen display
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• 50-inch active driving display
• 360-degree view monitor with See-Through View
• Advanced keyless entry
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control
• Tri-zone climate control with air purification system (PM2.5 filter)
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Powered remote tailgate with hands-free function
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• LED headlamps with signature illumination
• Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
• Premium audio system with 23 speakers
• Satellite navigation
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Black Maztex trim

Mazda CX-6e Azami adds:

• Digital exterior mirrors
• Digital interior mirror
• 21-inch alloy wheels

2026 Mazda CX-6e price list

Mazda CX-6e Model Grade	Motor & Battery	Drivetrain	MLP
GT	190kW/78 kWh	RWD	$53,990
Azami	190kW/78 kWh	RWD	$56,990

  

Option Package	Price
Warm Beige Interior Trim (available on both GT and Azami grades)	$1,000