Hybrid Reviews

GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid vs MG ZS Essence Hybrid+ 2026 comparison review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Jul 2025

The hybrid small SUV segment is on fire, with Chinese brands changing the value landscape in a big way. Two of the most compelling are the MG ZS Hybrid+ and the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid, and they're battling out here in flagship Essence and Ultra guises respectively. Amusingly similar in overall dimensions and specification, they diverge dramatically inside, on the road and at the petrol pump.

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GWM Tank 500 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid long-term | Part 3

By Laura Berry · 29 Jun 2025

The final installment of the Berry family's long-term test of the GWM Tank 500 Ultra is here. Does a recent discovery change the verdict?

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Kia Sorento 2025 review: GT-Line PHEV AWD

By Emily Agar · 27 Jun 2025

The plug-in hybrid market is slowly but surely gaining traction in Australia, and Kia has thrown its hat into the ring with the flagship Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD.

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BYD Sealion 5 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Jun 2025

Plug-in hybrids are growing in popularity and availability in Australia, particularly among the family SUV set. BYD already has the Sealion 6 in this space, but could a slightly smaller Sealion 5 be the perfect size for your family?

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Kia Sportage GT-Line 2025 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Jun 2025

The GT-Line sits atop the Sportage tree, above the S, SX and SX+ grades, with the flagship grade getting the best of the comfort and safety equipment.

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Denza B5 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Jun 2025

BYD's premium Denza brand is about to hit Australia, and this is likely to be the first model to wear the Denza badge. The Fangchengbao 5, or Denza B5, is a plug-in hybrid off-road five-seat SUV and it's coming to take on the Toyota Prado, Land Rover Defender and more.

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GWM Tank 500 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid long-term | Part 2

By Laura Berry · 14 Jun 2025

The Berry family has now spent two months living with the GWM Tank 500 that didn't make the best first impression. So has a second month in this a hybrid off-road vehicle changed or made up their minds?

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Kia Sportage 2025 review: Australian first drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 13 Jun 2025

The Sportage is Kia's best-selling model in Australia, where it battles heavyweights like the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in our biggest and most hotly contested segment. In other words, this mid-life update is crucial. So Kia has added more hybrid options, a new look, and new tech and safety in an effort to win over buyers. But is that enough? We put it to the test to find out.

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Ford Ranger 2025 review: PHEV - Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 12 Jun 2025

The long-awaited electrified Ford Ranger has arrived. The Blue Oval's plug-in joins a very short list of partly battery-powered rival utes, but Ford Australia says the Ranger hasn't been compromised for the sake of its new EV ability. We're here to find out if that's true.

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Mazda CX-60 Azami 2025 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 08 Jun 2025

The CX-60 Azami is the flagship model in Mazda’s medium-to-large-sized five-seater SUV.

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