EV Reviews

Kia EV5 2025 review: GT-Line long-term | Part 3

By Justin Hilliard · 07 Jun 2025

The 2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line has a lot going for it in the fully electric mid-size SUV segment, but it has one key flaw that some buyers might not be able to see past.

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Zeekr 009 2025 review: 7-Seat

By Laura Berry · 06 Jun 2025

Think the Kia Carnival is the king of people movers? Well meet the fully electric Zeekr 009, because this is truly the Rolls-Royce of luxury vans but without the price tag.

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MGS5 EV 2025 review

By Laura Berry · 03 Jun 2025

The small electric SUV segment is growing fast in Australia, and MG has just launched a model that could not only undercut more established rivals, but even beat them on the road.

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Peugeot 3008 2025 review: GT Premium Hybrid

By Emily Agar · 01 Jun 2025

With a slick, new (mild) hybrid powertrain and a seriously premium cabin, the Peugeot 3008 GT Premium Hybrid looks the part, but how well does it drive, and is it worth the price?

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Rivian R1S 2025 review: International first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 31 May 2025

Tesla may grab lots of headlines - for better or worse - but there is another electric car company on the rise. We headed to Los Angeles to drive the Rivian R1S, an all-electric premium SUV designed to take on the best from Audi, BMW and more.Is it the next big thing in electric vehicles? And would it suit Australia? We have the answers...

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Hyundai Inster 2025 review: Australian first drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 30 May 2025

The Inster is a bold new play for Hyundai - an all-electric micro SUV that packs plenty of practicality into its bite-sized dimensions. And with it, the Korean brand wades into waters currently patrolled by plenty of cheap Chinese rivals. So, does the Inster have what it takes?

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GWM Cannon Alpha 2025 review: Ultra PHEV

By Chris Thompson · 29 May 2025

GWM's made some big claims about the Cannon Alpha PHEV. It's able to tow 3.5 tonnes, it's got a range of more than 1000km, and it can actually tackle proper off-roading.But is it really going to be the best plug-in ute in Australia? And why is there a spare wheel in the back? We went on a road trip in one to find out.

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Mercedes-Benz G580 2025 review: Australian first drive

By James Cleary · 29 May 2025

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been around since the dawn of time, but the new four-motor, pure-electric G580 has put a dramatically different powertrain under that familiar skin. It's a big departure but retains key attributes - good and not so good - this now iconic model is famous for. This is CarsGuide's Australian first drive review.

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MG HS 2025 review: Super Hybrid - Australian preview drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 28 May 2025

The MG HS Super Hybrid will soon replace the HS +EV as the new plug-in hybrid du jour for the Chinese brand in Australia. It promises more range, more power, more efficiency and a drivetrain designed for Australian roads and conditions. Those are big promises, so we put a prototype version to the test to find out how it lives up to them.

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Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ 2025 review: Australian first drive

By James Cleary · 22 May 2025

Mercedes-AMG knows its way around a high-performance sedan and the E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is its latest, with an impressive plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering huge power without compromising refinement. We've taken a first drive on Australian soil to see if it has what it takes to challenge an icon like the BMW M3.

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