Hybrid
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2026 Genesis G80 ‘2.5t Hybrid’ spotted testing in Australia
Genesis has been spotted testing a prototype version of the 2026 G80 in Australia, featuring a 2.5T hybrid powertrain. The company has previously said it will be launching a new range of hybrid options from 2027. The prototype was spotted…
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BYD adds entry ‘Essential’ trim to Sealion 6 in Australia
Following the announcement of the 2025 BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin Essential variants, the Chinese company is now announcing the Sealion 6 Essential. This is a new, more affordable entry level trim level that will eventually replace the current Dynamic…
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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic review (video)
In 2024, BYD made waves in the Australian automotive market (pun intended), selling 6198 units of the Sealion 6 – no mean feat for a model that only launched in the latter half of the year. BYD’s current dominance is…
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2025 GWM Haval H6GT PHEV on sale from $53,990, intro offer only
GWM is gearing up for the Australian introduction of its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), offering an enticing introductory deal for the Haval H6GT PHEV. Early adopters can secure the 321kW model at a discounted drive-away price of $53,990,…
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2024 GWM Haval Jolion review – 1.5T & Hybrid (video)
What’s a Jolion? No, it’s not a Pokemon. It’s a small SUV from Great Wall Motors’s (GWM) Haval division, and it is making waves on the Aussie sales charts. November 2024 VFACTS figures show that the dominance of the (outgoing)…
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Top 10 best hybrid SUVs on sale in Australia in 2025
The hybrid SUV market in Australia continues to grow, offering consumers a wide range of options that blend fuel efficiency with the versatility of an SUV. These vehicles are perfect for those who want to reduce fuel costs without sacrificing…
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2025 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid on sale in Australia, price from $52,990
Peugeot is introducing the new 3008 Hybrid SUV in Australia, presenting a blend of premium French design, cool interior tech, and a weak hybrid powertrain. Yep, Peugeot no longer offers the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid package last seen in the…
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Hyundai Palisade gets bold and fresh facelift for 2026 model
Sitting at the top of the South Korean marque’s non-electric SUV range, the Palisade 7-seat SUV currently starts from $66,800 and can be powered by either a petrol V6 or turbo-diesel four-cylinder. Its successor adopts a more angular and squared-off…
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2025 Peugeot 408 GT drops 165kW PHEV for weak 100kW 1.2T
Peugeot Australia is getting ready to introduce the new 408 GT Hybrid for 2025, effectively replacing the PHEV (plug-in hybrid) version while bringing down the price tag. Priced from $57,990, the updated model represents a significant shift in affordability compared…