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Chery has confirmed its all-new Stockman ute will arrive later this year with all the “bells and whistles” but has revealed to CarsGuide plans for a more work-focused variant to target the tradie audience.Chery Australia Chief Operating Officer Lucas Harris has laid out the plan for the initial Stockman offerings, ruling out plans for a single cab variant with the new ute set to stick with a dual-cab design for the foreseeable future.“ So the launch model will be all of the bells and whistles,” Harris confirmed.“And then early next year we would look at introducing a lower tier variant to try and make it more accessible. “At this stage won't do a cab chassis. We'll look at potentially doing a flat deck tray. It's more straightforward from a homologation point of view. So basically just a flat tray with no sides on it.”He added: “We’ll focus on more of a conventional bed, which has been designed to be easily removable. So if people want to pull it off they can.” While single-cab, cab chassis utes are popular for many trade and fleet buyers, Harris indicated it would be too complicated and expensive for Chery to create too many variations of the Stockman. But he was adamant that, despite launching in a high-level trim, it will not be simply a ‘lifestyle’ ute and there is already interest from potential fleet buyers.“There is but if we want to capture any of the fleet volume, I think we'll need to go down and have that offering,” he said, referencing the customisable tray back.“We've had a huge amount of inquiry from fleets. I think we're just shy of 80 fleets who have put their names down for a demo. So you know, largely driven, I think, out of that plug-in hybrid diesel is a very unique option and can solve a lot of problems.” As previously reported, Chery will give the Stockman a unique edge against its extensive list of ute rivals by offering it with first-in-class diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain, as well as a a petrol-engined plug-in hybrid.Harris also explained the role of Premcar, the Melbourne-based engineering firm, in the development of the Stockman. Premcar, which has worked on the Nissan Navara ‘Warrior’ program, can trace its origins back to the Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) days, where it established its local expertise and reputation.“ It's not the first time that we've worked with Premcar,” Harris said.“So we know them… Premcar is very well-known and very experienced around our market and what's required. And, I know they're quite famous for what they did with the Warrior, and some stuff with FPV, in the old days."But actually it does a huge amount of engineering and development work outside of that stuff with carmakers all around the world, and sometimes not even just for Australia, for other markets."So they're very experienced guys. It's good for us to be able to use a local company which understands our customers and understands the way customers in Australia think. So what better partner could you find to give you very candid and unfiltered feedback about what they like and what they don't,” said Harris.However, Premcar’s involvement is noteworthy as Harris has previously dismissed the need for a local ride and handling program to tailor the suspension and chassis to Australian conditions, but the Stockman appears to be a different case.“ So for this particular project they're doing assessment and validation across many different aspects of the vehicle and many different driving situations,” he said.“So it's not just off-road, but it's also on-road performance, and they'll give feedback on ride and handling and how the infotainment system works, and NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) and how the ADAS (advanced driver assist systems) works. So they'll give feedback on the whole vehicle across all those various systems and all different scenarios.”The Stockman is due to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, when full pricing and technical specifications for both powertrains will be announced.

Audi has officially launched the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its new, third-generation Q5 mid-size SUV in Australia.Dubbed the Audi Q5 e-hybrid, it has launched much earlier in the model lifecycle this time around. There are still the classic SUV and swoopier ‘coupe’ SUV body styles.Competition in this segment is fierce and this new Q5 e-hybrid has to compete against the likes of the BMW X3, Lexus NX, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Volvo XC60, all of which now offer PHEV variants.The 2026 Audi Q5 SUV e-hybrid is priced from $96,818, before on-road costs, whereas the Q5 Sportback e-hybrid is $3500 more at $100,318, before on-road costs.This notably brings price parity with the Q5 TFSI quattro 200kW. It follows a similar structure Audi introduced when it launched the A5 e-hybrid last year and it’s a great motivator to incentivise electrification.The pricing also sees it compete with the following:Lexus NX450h+ F Sport: $96,090 before on-road costsMercedes-Benz GLC350e: $99,817 before on-road costsVolvo XC60 Ultra T8 PHEV: $101,990 before on-road costsIt costs a little less than the BMW X3 30e xDrive ($107,700 before on-road costs).Standard equipment for the Audi Q5 SUV e-hybrid includes:20-inch alloy wheelsMatrix LED headlightsPanoramic glass sunroofHands-free power tailgate11.9-inch digital instrument cluster14.5-inch touchscreen multimedia systemThree-zone climate controlLeather-appointed upholsteryHowever, opting for the e-hybrid brings unique features like:Sport suspensionBlack exterior packagePrivacy glass for the rear windowsRed brake calipersAuxiliary air-conditioningMultiple charging cablesOn top of standard the equipment, you can very easily add thousands to the asking price with optional extras:Premium pack: $5900Tech pro pack: $5400Winter pack: $1350Adaptive air suspension: $4650Ventilated front seats: $2200Front dash cam: $1000The 2026 Audi Q5 e-hybrid is powered by a familiar 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. Total system outputs are an unchanged 270kW and 500Nm.It’s a step up in power over the Q5 TFSI quattro's 200kW and brings it in-line with the V6-powered SQ5. The claimed 0-100km/h sprint is 5.1 seconds. There’s plenty of oomph on tap, but when the petrol engine revs harder, the note isn’t awe-inspiring.Feeding the electric motor is a 25.9kWh lithium-ion battery pack that allows for up to 88km of WLTP-claimed electric driving range. This is up from 55km in the previous-gen car.AC charging has been upped from 7.2kW to 11kW, but fully charging the battery still takes 2.5 hours due to its larger size. There are no DC fast-charging capabilities.For 2026, all Q5s gain physical scroll wheels on the steering wheel. They’re easy to use and have a tactile feel. It feels like Audi should have had these from the start.However, it’s disappointing there still aren’t many physical buttons around the cabin. You’re required to use the touchscreen to change the climate control settings, for example. The few physical buttons are glossy piano black, meaning they easily attract fingerprints with use.Another difference is the new multimedia interface. It looks nice on the central touchscreen and the additional apps give the optional passenger display more use, but configurability on the digital instrument cluster has been reduced. It’s a big step back as Audi used to lead the game on this front.The rest of the Q5 e-hybrid’s interior is virtually identical to the regular Q5. However, boot space is reduced due to the placement of the battery. There is 438L in the SUV and 433L in the Sportback, expanding out to around 1300L with the seats folded for both.Like many PHEVs, there is no spare tyre available. There’s only a tyre repair kit which isn’t helpful if you have a proper puncture.The Q5 e-hybrid is a comfortable and serene place to be while driving around. It’s inherently quiet in EV mode and you barely notice when the petrol engine fires up.As standard there is sport suspension with frequency-selective dampers, but you can option adaptive air suspension which further irons-out road imperfections and allows the ride height to change.I’d personally save my cash as the standard set-up is compliant and supple enough.The Q5 gains a long-range radar for 2026 and it can occasionally be overly sensitive when using adaptive cruise control. Additionally, there is finally active lane-keep assist, but it tends to ping-pong within the lane.The Q5 e-hybrid comes with the following safety equipment:Nine airbagsAutonomous emergency braking (AEB)Blind-spot monitoringRear cross-traffic alertAdaptive cruise controlLane-keep assistFront and rear parking sensorsSurround-view cameraSOS emergency callingLike all Audis, there is a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet.There are a total of 82 Audi dealer and service centres in Australia.

BYD’s Fangchengbao brand has officially revealed its new large, three-row SUV in China.Dubbed the Ti9, it’s essentially a longer version of the Ti7, which was revealed last year. Many of the car’s details were revealed as part of a listing from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), as reported by Car News China.Power comes from a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) set-up including a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 115kW and dual 200kW electric motors. No total system output figures have been disclosed yet.Feeding the electric motors is a 66.48kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that allows for up to 310km of pure electric range, according to an undisclosed testing cycle.The Ti9 measures in at 5270mm long, 1999mm wide and up to 1880mm tall, with a 3130mm wheelbase. This makes it roughly the same size as Denza B8.It also offers a six-seat configuration in a 2+2+2 layout, meaning it will go up against rivals like the Denza N9 and Li Auto L9, among others, in China.The MIIT listing notes the Ti9 has a kerb weight of up to 2965kg, depending on the trim level, plus a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 3495kg. This means it only has a payload of 530kg.The vehicle also offers a braked towing capacity of up to 2000kg.Fangchengbao hasn’t fully detailed the standard equipment list for the Ti9 just yet, however the MIIT listing shows the following:21- or 22-inch alloy wheelsSunroofFull-width light barActive intake grilleSilver skid plateSplit rear tailgateLarge central touchscreen that spills into the front passenger spaceInterior ambient lightingThe Ti9 also has a hump on the roof which typically means it’s fitted with a LiDAR sensor. This means the car should offer some level of semi-autonomous driving functionality.Additionally, the car is expected to feature BYD’s ultra-rapid flash charging capabilities.At this stage it’s unclear whether the Fangchengbao Ti9 will come to Australia as for now the company has only detailed it for China in left-hand drive form.The smaller Ti7 was recently confirmed for a UK launch with BYD branding. This means the car will be made in right-hand drive.BYD has reserved the Ti7 and Ti9 names in Australia, but that is no guarantee the vehicles will come here.Right now BYD currently offers two Fangchengbao models, the Bao 5 and Bao 8, as the Denza B5 and B8 in Australia.

Toyota is working on a new strategy to cut down wait times for buyers. The brand introducing a new lithium-ion battery to expand production capacity for its cars, according to AutoNews. These batteries will cut costs by hundreds of dollars per vehicle and improve overall performance in a shift away from nickel-metal hydride unitsThe Japanese giant is targeting a surge in hybrid car sales over the next two years.It wants to convert battery capacity for 600,000 of its Japanese-built vehicles to the next-generation battery from 2027.There is no official news on the performance specifications for the new battery, but it will be more efficient.It could be a variant of Toyota's 2023 concept that offered more than 800km of driving range.A more efficient battery manufacturing process could accelerate production significantly and shift cars to buyers faster.Wait times on Toyota vehicles have been an ongoing talking point in Australia, especially for popular models the RAV4 SUV and Camry sedan hybrids.The brand appears to still be picking up the pieces from its ravaged supply chains during the COVID-19 lockdowns.  Its much-anticipated new-generation RAV4 was subject to significant delays of almost a year in part due slow production progress.Toyota sales slid substantially in the first half of 2026, with the carmaker desperate to get its hands on new RAV4 to turn it around. Units have finally started to ship in significant numbers for Toyota, and the RAV4 took its place as the best-selling car in Australia for July. A more efficient production process would help the brand to maintain its hold of the Australian market.Cheaper batteries could also mean lower price tags for buyers, after Toyota hiked the price of the new RAV4 this year.Toyota is facing increasingly tough competition from Chinese automakers like BYD and Chery that have huge production capacity and are already shifting plenty of units Down Under. Toyota is now planning to source batteries for up to 200,000 cars from external suppliers, including Chinese behemoth CATL. The carmaker's battery plans don’t stop there, with another new lithium-ion battery due in 2028 boasting 1000km of range and a 10 per cent cost reduction. 

Despite an already huge year for new model launches, there are still some key mid-size SUVs slated for Australia in the tail end of 2026 which might be worth waiting for.So far this year, new-generation versions of top-selling mid-size SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 have arrived, among a swathe of new contenders from challenger brands.If you’re not a huge fan of what’s currently on the market though, there may be something coming that better suits your lifestyle, budget or tastes.Here is a rundown of the five best mid-size SUVs that are still to come. They’re in alphabetical order and span both the mainstream and premium mid-size SUV segments.The current GWM Haval H7 has flown under the radar since it launched in 2025 and the Chinese carmaker is planning to hit reset with a new-generation model.GWM has confirmed it will launch the new Haval H7 in the second half of 2026 and it will feature hybrid and all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power.Front and rear differential locks are also confirmed for the flagship variants, which is a major upgrade to the off-road capabilities compared to the current front-wheel drive hybrid model.Overall there’s a tougher and boxier look that’s more in keeping with the Tank models.Mazda is finally launching a rival to the likes of the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X in Australia.The CX-6e is the brand’s first electric mid-size SUV and it quickly follows on the heels of the Mazda 6e electric liftback launching locally.Both vehicles have been co-developed with Changan and are built in China. The CX-6e in particular is built on the same platform as the Deepal S07, which is already offered in Australia.Locally the CX-6e will only be offered with a battery electric (BEV) powertrain, however in other markets a range-extender (REEV) hybrid is available.Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a new-generation version of the GLB SUV in Australia. Final details haven’t been locked in yet.Globally the new GLB is offered with both mild-hybrid and BEV powertrains, like the new GLA and CLA it shares componentry with.This new GLB is larger in every dimension and notably features a 60mm longer wheelbase. It’s available with both five- and seven-seat configurations.Another highlight is the ‘MBUX Superscreen’ which comprises a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as dual 14.0-inch touchscreens for the central multimedia system and front passenger display.Skoda launched the regular Elroq electric SUV in 2025, but later in 2026 it’s readying the hotter RS version.Power comes from a dual-motor all-wheel drive set-up with total system outputs of 250kW and 545Nm. This is enough to send it from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds.The electric motors are fed by an 84kWh lithium-ion battery pack which allows for up to 550km of claimed range, according to WLTP testing.The Elroq is essentially a shortened version of the Enyaq electric mid-size SUV. It is already offered in RS form locally with both the typical SUV and ‘coupe’ SUV body styles.Volvo fans have been waiting for an electric counterpart to the top-selling XC60 mid-size SUV for years now and later in 2026 it’ll arrive in Australia.The Volvo EX60 is based on a new platform called SPA3 and it has an 800V electrical architecture.In Australia two versions of the EX60 will be offered initially, the Ultra P6 RWD and Ultra P10 AWD. They’re priced from $86,990 and $101,990, before on-road costs, respectively.It’s understood that the range-topping P12 AWD trim, as well as a more affordable, entry-level grade will arrive in 2027.

The Nissan Qashqai SUV has just set a Guinness World Record with the longest distance travelled on a single tank of fuel covering almost 2000km.The long-distance efficiency record of 1980km was set by Nissan using a Qashqai e-Power — the brand’s small hybrid SUV — driving from Bogota to the Caribbean coast in Colombia from July 14-17, 2026.Nissan says the almost 2000km route took in a multitude of driving conditions from heavy traffic to open roads. Guinness World Record judges certified the feat and every stage of the route was independently monitored.The Qashqai e-Power is not a plug-in hybrid, but uses an electric motor fed by a 1.8kWh battery that is charged by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine.Operating like an electric vehicle most of the time the electric motor drives the wheels unless extra power is needed or if charge in the battery has reached a level too low.The fuel tank in a Qashqai e-Power is 55 litres in volume and requires a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.Travelling 1980km on 55 litres means the record-setting Qashqai used an average of 2.78L/100km, which is way better than the official Nissan fuel consumption claim of 4.1L/100km after a combination of driving conditions.CarsGuide’s own testing of the Qashqai and other hybrid vehicles has found low-speed city driving without sudden or rapid acceleration will conserve fuel use significantly.This is not the first time the Nissan Qashqai has set a Guiness World Record. In 2024 the Qashqai set the record for the world’s highest bungee jump in a car.Yes you read that right. The record was performed by Nissan France in Paris and saw a professional stunt driver successfully pilot a Nissan Qashqai e-Power off a platform 65m high while connected to a large bungee cable.The Nissan Qashqai e-Power received an update in 2025 and the now all-hybrid line-up currently starts at a list price of $45,850.

GAC launched in Australia late last year, but the brand’s local progress has largely been kept under wraps.Its July sales results appeared in the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries' VFacts sales data for the first time.GAC shifted 1008 units between its four models in Australia.A spokesperson for GAC Australia told CarsGuide the brand is making steady progress in Australia.“We are satisfied with our progress since launching in the Australian market,” they said.“Our strategy has focused on building a strong foundation through the expansion of our dealer network and the establishment of the GAC brand locally.“We are confident that our activities and product initiatives during the second half of the year will further strengthen our sales performance.”GAC said in November it was aiming for a spot in the top 10 best-selling brands in Australia by the end of 2028.Here is how it has fared so far.The budget-focused GAC Emzoom is the brand’s best-selling model, with 422 units in July. The Emzoom is a petrol-powered small SUV and is the cheapest GAC available, offered in a single variant starting from $25,590, before on-road costs.It tackles the increasingly important budget SUV segment, competing with the Chery Tiggo 4 ($23,990) and MG ZS ($22,990).It still has plenty of work to do to catch up to those two rivals that feature at the top of the segment's standings.The Emzoom’s success could pose an emissions rules challenge for GAC, leaving the brand exposed to fines. The Aion V electric mid-size SUV is GAC’s second-best selling model in Australia, with 373 sales in July.Starting from $42,990, it has a similar price tag to the Geely EX5 ($41,990), but has not experienced the same surging sales.The Aion UT budget-focused electric hatch is the slowest seller of GAC's car-based vehicles, achieving 148 units sold in July. GAC Aion UT is priced from $31,990 (drive-away) until September 2026, but managed less than half the sales of segment-leading BYD Dolphin ($29,990, before on-road costs).The Aion UT is an important model for GAC, with the budget EV space proving popular in light of high fuel prices and stringent emissions rules. The M8 plug-in hybrid people-mover has unsurprisingly shifted the fewest examples for GAC at 65. The luxury-pitched MPV, starting from $76,590, has a limited buyer base in a segment dominated by the diesel- and hybrid-powered Kia Carnival ($56,540). It has outsold electric competitors the Denza D9 ($95,990) and Zeekr 009 ($115,990), representing a cheaper electrified alternative in the people mover space. GAC hinted at new products coming in the second half of the year, with the brand likely to make announcements in the coming weeks. It has already confirmed a cheaper Aion UT variant is on the way to better rival the BYD Dolphin and incoming Geely EX2 ($26,490). We expect this to be priced below the $30,000 mark when it gets here in late 2026.GAC aims to have more than 10 models on sale in Australia by 2030, so it could introduce as many as four new cars next year.There are two large electric SUVs due in the next 12 months, but confirmed details on them remain scarce.The luxury-pitched Aion Hyptec HT could potentially be one of these models as it is GAC's only fully-electric large SUV on sale.An even bigger, potentially three-row, SUV is expected to also arrive next year. GAC is planning to introduce a hybrid or electric ute before the end of the decade.

The 2027 BYD Seal 6 is a plug-in hybrid rival to the Toyota Camry with a competitive price and a long driving range available either as a sedan in Essential grade, or as a wagon (Touring) in Premium grade. The Touring Premium starts from $39,990 before on-road costs and comes with extra features and an upgraded drivetrain over the sedan.While the Essential comes with a decent amount of standard kit, including wireless phone mirroring, synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats and a 12.8-inch multimedia touchscreen, the Touring Premium adds features like a panoramic sunroof and heated and vented front seats.It’s powered by a hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that helps an electric motor drive the front wheels, drawing power from a 19kWh battery to deliver 163kW and 260Nm in total.The battery is good for 100km of electric driving under WLTP conditions, and when combined with a full 65L fuel tank means a driving range of well over 1000km overall. Consumption ranges from 0.8L/100km to 4.1L/100km with either a full or depleted battery.The BYD Seal 6 boasts a five-star ANCAP rating, with seven airbags and a safety suite including adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning and automatic braking intervention.BYD has a six-year/150,000km warranty, plus an eight-year/160,000km warranty for the battery.Servicing is every 20,000km or 12 months, with the first five services totalling $2775, an average of $555 a visit.

KGM, formerly SsangYong, has received a large investment from Chery as the Chinese giant looks to secure a long-term strategic presence in South Korea.Chery has pledged a US$75 million (over $107 million) investment in Korea’s third largest automaker, following on from a previously-announced deal to build a mid-size and large SUV using Chery platforms in South Korea.Both brands will also deepen collaborations on software, electrical architecture and autonomous driving features.The deal will grant KGM access to Chery platforms, which will give it a boost on the electrification front, and accelerate product development cycles. For Chery it will potentially open up a manufacturing base in South Korea, which can have several trade benefits, particularly to markets like Europe in the future.The previous strategic agreement between the brands will result in a co-developed vehicle (code-named SE-10) on the Chery T2X platform, which currently underpins the Tiggo 9 large SUV. The Tiggo 9 is currently Chery’s flagship offering in Australia.This platform will give KGM access to desirable plug-in hybrid tech, which is a notable omission from its current line-up.KGM said the SE-10 will be in the upper large segment and “continue the Rexton’s legacy”. It also said the joint-venture vehicle will launch in early 2027 globally and will be available both as a plug-in hybrid and 2.0-litre petrol turbo.It is unclear whether this model will live alongside the Musso-based Rexton, which KGM dubs “Korea’s only ladder frame SUV” or replace it entirely. The latter would mean no replacement Rexton based on the new-generation Q300 Musso.The Korea Times reports Chery said it was open to the idea of launching the Chery brand in South Korea, but for now was focused on its partnership only.Chery is not the only manufacturer eyeing South Korea as an important and globally strategic manufacturing base. Geely and Renault share resources and build cars at the former Renault/Samsung plant in Busan, including the new-generation Grand Koleos and Polestar 4.For KGM the investment is critical as it seeks to be more of a global player after years of financial turmoil under the SsangYong brand.The automaker languished under its previous owner Mahindra and for a long time struggled to find a buyer, which has had the knock-on effect of delaying new model roll-out plans. This is part of the reason the brand has long lived in the shadow of Korea’s most famous duo, Hyundai and Kia.Now owned by South Korean chemical and resource giant KG, the company has since paid its debts and launched a range of new models, including the mid-sized Torres and Actyon SUVs, and has spun-off its Musso ute range into a sub-brand, launching the Musso EV and next-generation Q300 diesel ute.Under the SsangYong brand, the Korean company had significant staying power in Australia despite a relatively small operation thanks to a cult following for its affordable and unassuming diesel Musso ute which continues to be its best-seller.While KGM has struggled with the rise of affordable Chinese rivals in the Australian market, it will no doubt be pinning its future sales success Down Under on the Q300 Musso which launches here later in 2026.Meanwhile Chery has surged up the charts locally, now ranking amongst Australia’s top-10 automakers thanks largely to the success of its ultra-affordable Tiggo 4 small SUV and Tiggo 7 mid-sizer.Chery also looks set to flood the market with its sub-brands building on the existing success of Omoda/Jaecoo (albeit largely via the Jaecoo J5 EV).Not only will it launch Lepas in Australia later this year, but the arrival of the off-road focused Jetour and blocky iCaur lifestyle brands are also expected.While many headlines are drawn to BYD, and SAIC (MG, LDV) has been established for longer in Australia, Chery is China’s largest vehicle exporter, sending 1,146,350 vehicles overseas, nearly doubling its tally from last year.Its deal with KGM is just one of a range of strategic investments, with others around the world including with Jaguar Land Rover (which has spawned a re-boot of Freelander as a new joint-venture brand) and also a memorandum of understanding with Indian giant, Tata Motors.It also plans to utilise part of Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the UK to build Chery models for the UK and Europe.

BYD’s latest model to go on pre-sale in the UK previews a model likely coming to Australia in the form of a large plug-in hybrid SUV.The 2027 BYD Ti7, also called the FangChengBao Ti7 in China, isn’t officially on the cards for Australia, but a right-hand drive version launching in the UK and the existence of trademark filings for the model name here in Australia point to a strong possibility.The BYD Ti7 is now available to order in the UK with a starting price of £47,995 drive-away (A$92,000). It would likely be significantly cheaper if it arrives in Australia, due to our proximity to China and generally lower prices compared to the UK.It's a large SUV with plug-in hybrid power and a boxy silhouette that, due to its FangChengBao origins, departs slightly from BYD’s established design language.BYD says the first deliveries will take place from January 2027. The large SUV is a seven-seater with a turbo-petrol 1.5-litre engine helping power three electric motors with one at each axle for all-wheel drive. There’s also an all-electric version, though that’s not available in the UK for now.A 35.6kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery provides an electric driving range of 119km, and with its 300kW output, it can hit 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.Importantly, it’s the first BYD to launch in the UK with the brand’s DM-p powertrain. This means two electric motors at the front axle and one at the rear, though the brand says a balance of efficiency and performance rather than pure performance is the focus of the powertrain.In-cabin tech like a 15.6-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital driver display, as well as adjustable seats in the middle row and standard leather upholstery mean the Ti7 should be a convincing luxury SUV as far as the showroom impression is concerned.Despite the trademark, BYD Australia has told CarsGuide the Ti7 isn’t currently on its radar.If it does launch here, the Ti7 will likely come in a high-spec grade even at entry, though pricing is hard to predict.It would also likely be sold under the BYD brand, rather than as a Denza here even though it fits the more rugged design vibe.UK outlet Autocar was told it’s sold as a BYD because its underpinnings are more on-road focused than the Denza B5, which is a FangChengBao Bao 5 in China.