Hybrid Reviews

Geely Starray EM-i 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 24 Sep 2025

Geely's rapid expansion into Australia continues with its first plug-in hybrid. The memorably-named Starray EM-i will compete head-to-head with the likes of the BYD Sealion 6, Chery Tiggo 7, MG HS Super Hybrid and Jaecoo J7. But does it have what it takes to leave an impression on the crowded mid-size SUV market?

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Audi SQ5 SUV TFSI 270kW edition one 2026 review: snapshot

By Tom White · 08 Sep 2025

The SQ5 Edition One is a special launch variant in the new-generation Q5 line-up.

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Nissan Qashqai 2026 review: Ti e-Power

By Chris Thompson · 05 Sep 2025

The Qashqai Ti e-Power is now Nissan's cheapest hybrid, but does an EV driving experience justify the circa-$50K asking price?

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GWM Cannon Alpha 2026 review: Ultra PHEV - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 21 Aug 2025

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has recently replaced its ground-breaking Hybrid predecessor, but does the newcomer's rechargeable battery tech and electric-only driving mode enhance or hinder its workhorse practicality?

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Volvo XC90 2026 review: Ultra T8 PHEV

By Tim Nicholson · 13 Aug 2025

It’s been a favourite of growing families for a couple for decades but the Volvo XC90 has just had its life extended. A significant late-life update has arrived in Australia, headlined by a plug-in hybrid version, but is the big seven-seat Volvo still the king of the private school drop-off brigade?

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Omoda 9 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 11 Aug 2025

Chery Motors only returned to Australia in 2023 but its already planning a huge expansion with both the Omoda and Jaecoo brands aiming at the more premium end of the market. The Omoda 9 Virtue Super Hybrid is the first offering from that brand, but can this plug-in hybrid SUV offering enough to woo buyers away from the likes of Mazda, Volkswagen and others?

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GWM Cannon Alpha 2026 review: Ultra PHEV - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 05 Aug 2025

The GWM Cannon Alpha plug-in hybrid EV is part of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle revolution in Australia. This feature-packed Chinese-made ute has plenty going for it – it’s well-priced and, on paper at least, it's frugal on fuel and cheap to run – but the Alpha faces tough competition in the form of plug-in hybrids like the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger.

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Subaru Forester AWD Sport 2026 review: snapshot

By Chris Thompson · 04 Aug 2025

The Subaru Forester Sport is a mid-spec variant of the mid-size SUV that adds visual extras and more features in petrol and hybrid versions.

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Subaru Forester AWD Premium 2026 review: snapshot

By Chris Thompson · 02 Aug 2025

The Subaru Forester Premium is a specific variant that adds a small number of extra features to the base Forester AWD, but isn’t available with a hybrid drivetrain unlike the rest of the line-up.

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GWM Haval H6 Lux 2026 review: snapshot

By Jack Quick · 01 Aug 2025

The Lux is now the entry-level trim in the local 2026 GWM Haval H6 line-up.

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