Hybrid
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2027 Chery Stockman preview: New details revealed ahead of Australian launch
The Chery Stockman will launch in Australia in the next three months, bringing some impressive specifications and an interesting approach to the increasingly competitive plug-in hybrid ute segment. We had an opportunity to check out a pre-production example in China…
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Exlantix luxury brand confirmed for Australia; ES GT wagon & ET SUV locked in
It’s great to see more and more performance wagons coming back onto the scene. And there’s an interesting new option coming to Australia in 2027, called the Exlantix ES GT. Exlantix, although not the smoothest of names, is a sub-brand…
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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…