Factory backed team will have a three-team entry for Dakar, led by 14-times winner, Stéphane Peterhansel.

As with the Ranger, the Everest loses the bi-turbodiesel engine, but gains the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol while also reverting to a single-turbo oil-burning option.

Sole availability of a turbodiesel engine isn’t enough, on it own, to lure buyers away from the better equipped and more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid Chinese offerings.

Title, effectively became decided after the first 10 km of the main event on Saturday.

Introduction of the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol sees the end of the 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel, while a new Sport variant is joined by the expanding of the 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 to more models.

Compared to the only other Suzuki model that has failed to post three digit monthly sales figures, the XL6, total Ignis sales since January stands at 198 units.

Zippy and fun, this manual T-Cross proves the basics still work – and that petrol power isn’t dead yet.

Although now with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, it remains open to speculation as to whether the Atto 2 will eventually be offered on local soil.

The BMW S1000RR impresses with superb build quality, thrilling performance and rider-friendly design — it’s a pure joy to ride.

Second update in two years brings subtle aesthetic changes and expanded safety items.