Hybrid
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XPeng G9L large SUV confirmed for Australia, EV and REEV
XPeng has unveiled its new G9L flagship SUV at the Paris Motor Show, confirming the large seven-seat model will join its Australian lineup with both fully electric (EV) and range-extender (REEV) powertrain options. Measuring 5120mm long, 1998mm wide and 1788mm…
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2026 Geely Starray AWD EM-i review – Australian launch (video)
The Geely Starray EM-i has already established itself as one of the more affordable plug-in hybrid SUVs in Australia, but the arrival of a new all-wheel drive (AWD) variant adds an interesting dimension to the range. And it’s not simply…
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2027 Nissan Navara Pro PHEV specs confirmed for Australia
Nissan has confirmed a new Navara Pro PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) for Australia in 2027, featuring an Oceania-specific 300kW powertrain, mechanical four-wheel drive and 3500kg towing capacity. It will become Nissan Australia’s first plug-in hybrid, as well as the company’s first…
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2026 JAC Hunter X review (video)
The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute market is suddenly becoming crowded in Australia, but the JAC Hunter arrives with one very significant advantage: price. Starting from $49,988 before on-road costs for the Hunter Pro, it is currently the most affordable PHEV…
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Chery Stockman specs further detailed; 80L fuel tank, leaf springs
Chery Australia has released more technical details for its upcoming Stockman ute, confirming a 350kW diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain, triple differential locks and almost 3.5 tonnes of towing capacity. Power comes from a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel Super Hybrid system, incorporating a…
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2027 Hyundai Tucson specs revealed, hybrid-only confirmed for Australia
The all-new 2027 Hyundai Tucson will arrive in Australia around the middle of next year, with the local range switching exclusively to hybrid power. Hyundai has also confirmed the more rugged Tucson XRT for Australia, although the new XRT PRO…
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‘Freelander’ confirmed for Australia, debuts with 610kW Freelander 8
Freelander will officially launch in Australia as a standalone vehicle brand in 2027, under the Chery umbrella, with the large Freelander 8 confirmed as its first local model. The familiar name is being revived through the Chery Jaguar Land Rover…
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Toyota Australia adds FWD GXL PHEV variant for 2027 RAV4
Toyota Australia is expanding the new-generation RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid range, with a GXL 2WD PHEV set to join the lineup in the first quarter of 2027. The new variant will sit below the existing XSE 2WD PHEV, providing a more…
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BYD Atto 2 DM-i update announced, priced from $24,990
BYD Australia has aggressively rewritten the rulebook for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) affordability, officially pricing the incoming Atto 2 DM-i from just $24,990 before on-road costs. The razor-sharp pricing strategy not only undercuts the brand’s own fully electric Atto 2 lineup,…