Hybrid
'Huge appetite for Australia': BYD is gearing up to be a top-ten car brand in 2025 with the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute, Sealion 7 EV and luxury Yangwang and Denza electric car sub-brands
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By Samuel Irvine · 18 Jan 2025
Three years ago, very few Australians knew what BYD was. Now, it is fast becoming a household name.
Toyota Corolla Cross' nightmare? Upgraded 2025 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid with 1000km driving range and real off-road potential closer to Australian release after US version revealed
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By Samuel Irvine · 17 Jan 2025
Subaru has detailed its long-awaited hybrid Crosstrek SUV in the US.
New Mitsubishi ASX twin locked in: 2025 Renault Captur hybrid coming to Australia to battle Mazda CX-3, Suzuki Jimny and Toyota Yaris Cross
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By John Law · 17 Jan 2025
On the same day Mitsubishi confirmed its new Renault-based ASX, the French brand’s Captur version of the light SUV is coming back to Australia.
Toyota changes direction on electric cars: Alphanumerics like bZ4X to be replaced by real names like Urban Cruiser and LandCruiser likely to differentiate from BYD, MG and GWM: Report
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By John Law · 17 Jan 2025
Toyota looks to be ending its bZ4X naming conventions, at least in Europe, following the launch of its new cut-price electric SUV.
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Facelifted 2026 Honda CR-V on track for the US along with off-road capable TrailSport variant, but could the same follow for Australia's Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage SUV rival?
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By Samuel Irvine · 16 Jan 2025
Honda has announced a facelift for the CR-V will arrive in the US for the 2026 model year along with a more rugged TrailSport variant.
Popular family SUV prices cut by up to $2800: 2025 Honda CR-V, ZR-V and H-RV get lower entry prices of at least $2000, along with extra servicing and finance savings
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By Samuel Irvine · 16 Jan 2025
Honda has moved to cut the starting prices of its popular SUV range, with entry-level CR-V, ZR-V and HR-V grades welcoming reductions of up to $2800, along with a few extra sweeteners.
Mazda's new sales hero? First picture of possible next-gen 2026 Mazda CX-5 testing in the US before it's unleashed to take on Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander
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By Chris Thompson · 16 Jan 2025
A sneaky photo of a camouflaged SUV in a US carpark appears to be the new Mazda CX-5 undergoing testing, according to the photographer.
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2026 Mitsubishi Pajero lining up plug-in hybrid power for a fifth-generation return bout with Nissan Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series: Reports
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By James Cleary · 15 Jan 2025
We already know the rumoured all-new fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero is set to shift a little further upmarket (to ‘Japanese Range Rover’ status) when it makes its scheduled debut in 2026.
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Pre-launch $2000 price cut for 1000km driving range BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV rival: New 2025 GWM Haval H6 GT plug-in hybrid gets a sharp price for Australia
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By John Law · 10 Jan 2025
GWM has announced a discount on one of its new models before it has even arrived. The incoming GWM Haval H6 GT plug-in hybrid is on offer for $53,990, drive-away. That is a $2000 discount compared to RRP.