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The Deepal E07 RWD is the cheapest ticket into the range, with prices starting at $64,900, plus on-road costs. Power comes from a single rear-mounted electric motor that makes 242kW and 365Nm. It can hit 100km/h from a standstill in 6.7 seconds. At its core is a big circa-90kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery that delivers a driving range of 550km. It has a max DC charge rate of 240kW, which Deepal said can replenish the battery from 30 to 80 per cent in 15 minutes. AC charging maxes out at 7.0kW. Deepal has emptied the parts bin into the E07 RWD, with an extensive list of standard equipment. Inside there is a 15.4-inch multimedia screen that is compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and there is a wireless device charger and USB-A and -C ports front and back. A monster head-up display — which projects information on the windscreen in front of the driver — replaces the driver display, with no instruments in front of the driver. This is joined by power-adjustable front seats wrapped in supple Nappa leather. The front seats are heated, ventilated and have a massage function. There is self-levelling air suspension and big 21-inch alloy wheels. Cargo space is decent with 524L, or 1654L with the rear seats folded. The rear tray has a payload of 300kg.

The updated Lexus UX300h Luxury brings subtle design and tech upgrades to a compact hybrid SUV but does it offer enough style, comfort, and efficiency to stand out in the crowded premium segment?

The updated Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance packs luxury, tech, and electric performance into a stylish SUV but is it the smart EV choice for your daily drive?

Is this the Frankenstein EV nobody asked for? The new Deepal E07 large SUV is the emerging Chinese car brand's second model in Australia and it's a segment-bender with its ute-inspired rear end. Depending on your perspective, it could be a little too much or just right.

It's been five years since the Nissan Ariya was first revealed and it's only just arriving in Australia now. With heavy-hitting competition to go up against, is it too little too late for this Japanese electric mid-size SUV?

Effectively an electric counterpart to the Karoq, the Skoda Elroq is the Czech manufacturer’s second EV SUV to arrive in Australia, following the larger Enyaq.

Effectively an electric counterpart to the Karoq, the Skoda Elroq is the Czech manufacturer’s second EV SUV to arrive in Australia, following the larger Enyaq.

Skoda has leveraged its 'Simply Clever' brand positioning in the Aussie new-car market to engage with buyers focused on Euro quality and functionality more than badge superiority. It's move towards building a broad line-up of battery-electric models has stepped up a notch with the arrival of the Elroq compact electric SUV. CarsGuide attended the local media launch for a full drive impression.

This could be a comeback story for the ages, with the Deepal S07's overzealous safety systems – which saw this mid-size EV derided as one of the country's most annoying cars – apparently fixed with what appears to be an industry-first solution. Andrew Chesterton climbs back behind the wheel to put this updated model to the test.

IM is a premium play from Chinese mainstay MG, with the new brand a joint-venture between MG parent SAIC and China's version of Amazon, Alibaba, amongst others, seemingly with the goal of toppling Tesla. There's a Model 3-sized IM5 we've already tested, and this Model Y-sized IM6. And this one is the Performance, which offers supercar speed in properly sumptuous surrounds.