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The Ford Everest is the Blue Oval's most popular SUV and for 2025 the range has been expanded. The new Everest Tremor has arrived to take on the latest Toyota Prado in what should be an epic battle of family-friendly off-roaders.We hit the bush in the Everest Tremor to find out if it's tough enough to worry Toyota.

Deepal launched its presence in the Australian new car market this year with the small-medium S07 electric SUV. And now the brand is adding to its local portfolio with the smaller S05. Offered in battery electric (BEV) and extended range EV (EREV) form in its Chinese domestic market, it's coming here in the second half of 2025. CarsGuide was invited to take a preview drive.

Speculation that Tesla sales are tanking in Australia thanks to the controversial politics of CEO Elon Musk is rife, but is that really the full picture?

Audi has issued a recall for its plug-in hybrid Q5 SUV for a potential fire risk.

Mahindra’s key mid-size seven-seat SUV has scored a slew of upgrades as part of a mild refresh for 2025.

Another plug-in hybrid family SUV has entered the market in Australia, but it has a familiar face. The GWM Haval H6 GT has been around for a few years already, but does a PHEV powertrain help or hinder the Chinese coupe-style SUV?

In reviewing Deepal’s just-released S07 mid-size EV SUV CarsGuide’s Andrew Chesterton called the newcomer’s active (crash-avoidance) safety systems “the single biggest drawback of the Deepal experience” defining them as “the most annoying (and) infuriating” he had ever come across. 

The Toyota Kluger hasn't seen any new updates, but that doesn't mean it's obsolete. In fact, it's tried and tested comfort and functionality might still win it some fans who are looking for a three-row large SUV.

A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the BYD Sealion 7 has debuted in China featuring the brand’s latest self-driving system and a vehicle-mounted drone hangar.Showcased alongside Denza and Fang Cheng Bao SUVs as part of a collaboration with Chinese drone-maker DJI, it’s the first time we’ve seen a PHEV version of the Sealion 7, which arrived in Australia this month in electric-only guise.CarNewsChina reported that the PHEV variant carries a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and dual electric motors. Maximum power on the petrol motor is 115kW, while it is 200kW on the front electric motor and 150kW at the rear.Each electric motor is powered by a 26.6kWh Blade battery pack, which delivers a claimed 120km of electric range under the more lenient CLTC cycle, while fuel consumption is claimed at between 5.5- and 6.6-litres per 100km once the battery is fully drained.Its slightly smaller Sealion 6 sibling, which is already on sale in Australia, boasts a similar configuration, albeit with less power. That includes an 18.3kWh battery pack, two electric motors on the front and rear axle that deliver 150kW and 120kW, respectively, and a 96kW 1.5-litre turbo-petrol motor.Electric driving range is rated at 81km on the Sealion 6 under the WLTP cycle.Seeing how closely related both five-seat SUV models are, it seems unlikely that BYD would release the Sealion 7 PHEV in Australia. That said, after David Smitherman, CEO of the brand’s local distributor, EVDirect, told CarsGuide nothing was off the table earlier this year, it remains a possibility.“Everything is on the agenda ,” Smitherman told CarsGuide.“There’s a substantial amount of product to come, in both EV and PHEV.”CarsGuide has contacted BYD’s local operations to determine if the Sealion 7 PHEV is under consideration for Australia. An update to the article will follow with a response.In addition to the new powertrain, the Sealion 7 features some unique design updates, including a LED light strip that spans the full width of the bonnet and a modified front fascia with larger air intakes to accommodate its petrol motor.There’s also a modified rear apron, LED taillight bar and different alloy wheel designs. Not to mention the huge rooftop-mounted Lidar sensor that pairs itself with the car's safety cameras to inform the brand's new ‘God’s Eye’ self-driving technology.Compared to a standard level two system, which can only operate on highways, the God’s Eye system can reportedly navigate traffic lights, obstacles and overtake in urban settings. It remains offline in Australia, though.Curiously, the Sealion 7 has also been fitted with a rooftop-mounted drone, an accessory which will only be made available to customers in China for now.According to CarNewsChina, the mobile drone hangar allows 4K recording vision to be transmitted back to the car. The drone can follow the vehicle at a maximum speed of 54km/h.Pricing in China is expected to be between CNY200,000 to CNY250,000 ($44,000 to $55,230) with the drone attachment and autonomous driving capabilities fitted.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado will add a new five-seat version of its popular GXL trim level, allowing the second-cheapest model in the lineup to maximise its boot space.