Hybrid
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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review (video)
Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid SUV formula will soon be revised with the incoming 2025 Outlander PHEV, so we thought we’d take one last look at the 2024 model to lay down some benchmarks. And what better place to test it than…
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2025 GWM Alpha PHEV on sale in Australia, price from $63,990
GWM Australia is introducing its latest addition to the electrified ute market with the all-new Cannon Alpha Plug-in Hybrid EV (PHEV), set to arrive in Australia from April 2025. Priced from $63,990 drive-away, the utility vehicle will be available in…
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Subaru Australia confirms next-gen Forester Hybrid, arrives mid 2025
Subaru has officially confirmed that its all-new Forester will arrive in Australia mid-year, featuring both petrol and hybrid powertrain options. The announcement follows the global debut of the next-generation model at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. The new Forester will…
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Top 10 best hybrid & PHEV utes on sale in Australia in 2025
As Australia’s automotive landscape evolves, the demand for hybrid and plug-in hybrid utes is on the rise. With an increasing emphasis on sustainability, manufacturers are responding to consumer and regulatory needs for more efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicles, especially with the…
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2025 Hyundai Kona Hybrid review (video)
The Hyundai Kona has been a strong contender in the small SUV market for quite some time now, and for 2024-2025, it gains a hybrid option to further broaden its appeal. Combining a 1.6-litre petrol engine with an electric motor,…
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BMW announces 2025 updates: X3 40d confirmed, longer range for i5
BMW has announced a range of updates for some of its models for 2025, with improvements across electric, hybrid, and combustion-powered vehicles. While these updates have been confirmed for Europe, Australian specifications and availability are yet to be confirmed. Greater…
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2025 Hyundai Tucson N Line Hybrid review (video)
Second only to the commercial vehicle segment in Australia, the ‘SUV Medium’ segment features no less than 25 contenders vying for your hard-earned dollars. From all corners of the globe, Japanese and Korean stalwarts are fending off an ever-increasing onslaught…
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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…