Hybrid Reviews

Toyota Yaris Cross 2026 review: Urban FWD

By Emily Agar · 24 Nov 2025

The Toyota Yaris Cross has switched over to a fully-hybrid powertrain across all grades but is its high price point a turn off?

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Toyota HiLux 2026 review: Australian preview drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 13 Nov 2025

Finally, a new HiLux! A vehicle Toyota has been plotting and planning for a decade. And I know what you must be thinking: what the hell were they doing with the other nine-and-a-half years?

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GWM Haval H6 2026 review: Ultra PHEV AWD

By Byron Mathioudakis · 09 Nov 2025

Chinese cars have started to turn a corner, thanks to GWM's efforts in incorporating suspension and steering retuning suitable for Australian roads. The Haval H6 PHEV AWD is the first example, with calibration and components changes delivering a more comfortable and confident driving experience. The result is very promising and welcome, though some work still needs to be done.

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Ford Transit Custom 2026 review - Australian first drive

By David Morley · 07 Nov 2025

It was a matter of time, but Ford has now extended electrification to its popular Transit Custom range. But instead of a single model, there are two distinct drivelines; a pure EV and a plug-in hybrid. There's also a choice in specification and even wheelbase, and we reckon there are more variants to come. But for now, which of the sparked-up Transit Customs does the best job?

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Hyundai Palisade 2026 review - Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 06 Nov 2025

The new generation Hyundai Palisade has arrived and its a major change from the old model. This new-for-2026 SUV is more luxurious and refined, and comes loaded with equipment and a new hybrid powertrain. We discover whether it's a new plush family SUV with a bigger price or genuine alternative to the luxury SUV offerings.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale 2026 review: International first drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 30 Oct 2025

The Alfa Romeo Tonale has come in for its first facelift, with the brand promising a car that feels like a car, and not a "computer with four wheels", with driver engagement coming first, and computing power coming second. But can this small SUV finally rise above the premium pack in Australia? We put it to the test to find out.

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Toyota Camry 2026 review: SL Hybrid long-term | Part 2

By Dom Tripolone · 23 Oct 2025

The Toyota Camry doesn’t scream family car, it’s been pigeon-holed as a ride share vehicle or taxi, but I’m going to break those stereotypes.

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Ford Ranger Stormtrak PHEV 2026 review: long-term test

By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Oct 2025

The Ford Ranger Stormtrak launches into an increasingly congested plug-in hybrid ute market, but it promises to do things a little differently to the top-selling BYD Shark 6.

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GWM Tank 700 2026 review: Australia preview drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 16 Oct 2025

GWM is keen to expand its horizons with the Tank 700, a large luxury 4x4. Against rivals like the Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender , the Chinese off-roader plans to outmanoeuvre them with a mix of sheer opulence, off-road capability, on-road refinement and advanced hybrid tech, at a fraction of their cost – if it gets the green light . Here's our first drive on Australian soil.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2026 review: C350e - Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 16 Oct 2025

Mercedes-Benz has dipped its toe in the plug-in hybrid space before, but now there are a more models on offer that suggest the brand is all-in. The newest to arrive is the C350e, a PHEV version of its most recognisable model, the C-Class. We hit up the Australian launch to test it out.

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