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The latest Chinese brand to land in Australia has revealed its Toyota RAV4 rival and opened the order books overseas giving us our best look yet at what the Aion i60 could offer when it lands locally. It was only weeks ago that new Chinese brand GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Company) finally locked-in its arrival in Australia with news the launch of its Aion V SUV slated for this month.Now we’ve been given a look into what could be the near future with the brand revealing specifications and opening orders in China for its newest SUV - the Aion i60.The Aion i60 shares the same 2775mm wheelbase as the Aion V but has larger overall dimensions which sees it measuring 4685mm end to end, 1854mm wide and 1660mm tall.   However, the Aion i60 will be available in China not only as a fully electric but also as a petrol-hybrid variant. Powering the EV will be one electric motor, with buyers able to choose between 150kW or 165kW units.Meanwhile the hybrid will be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and electric motor offering  a combined range of up to 1250km and a claimed fuel consumption of 5.5L/100km (CLTC).What sets this one apart from many of its rivals like the Chery Tiggo 7 is its range-extender set-up where the engine isn't connected to the wheels and it is driven by electric motor only, similar to Nissan's e-Power technology.Prices for the Aion i60 in China start at the equivalent of $25,700 for the electric variant and step up to $27,200 for the hybrid.The Aion i60 shares a similar design to the Aion V, but in a larger package and with different head- and taillight styling. There’s the angular lines with building wheel guards, the high bonnet and flat roofline that create a traditional SUV shape seen on many mid-sized rivals such as the RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander.The new SUV is a five-seater with a minimalist looking interior featuring a portrait style media screen, and large centre console featuring dual wireless phone charging pads.GAC is yet to confirm if the Aion i60 will be coming to Australia, but given the competitiveness of the mid-sized SUV market locally and the taste for hybrids over fully electric models, it would be a surprise if the new brand wasn't considering it.

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We’ve waited years for a smaller LandCruiser to be revealed and now that it has, the little off-roader has been ruled out for an Australian launch in its current form.The Toyota LandCruiser FJ was revealed a week ago and made its public debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.Speaking to Australian media, Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley admitted the reason it’s not launching in Australia is due to its 2.7-litre petrol engine which only adheres to Euro 5 emissions regulations.“The LandCruiser name in Australia would be very appealing, but the hardcore reality is we are facing in our country… variable regulations, new criterias, new vehicle efficiency standards,” said Hanley.“We have to look very carefully at our product portfolio. What do we think we’re going to need? What are we going to sell in numbers? What do customers want and need?“Customers need that bigger LandCruiser. Customers need that LandCruiser ute. Customers need that HiLux."“So we’ve got to be very carefully planned on our product portfolio moving forward.”Hanley also noted that the recently imposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) in Australia isn’t the reason why it’s not launching locally.“It’s not about NVES, it’s just about regulations,” said Hanley.“We’re moving to Euro 6 emissions standards. That’s the reality.”The Australia Federal Government is set to enforce that all new vehicles sold from December 2025 must comply with Euro 6d emissions standards. This replaces the existing Euro 5 measures.The LandCruiser FJ is powered by a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that’s rated as a Euro 5 engine.It also features in the entry-level versions of the current-generation HiLux ute.Hanley said if the LandCruiser FJ’s engine was rated to Euro 6 standards, he would be considering it for an Australian launch.“If it was Euro 6, I would reconsider it,” said Hanley.“If it does turn out to be a Euro 6 engine, and if it does turn out to be that way, which it could … then that’s something we could re-examine.”The Toyota LandCruiser FJ is built on the company’s IMV platform which already underpins the likes of the HiLux Champ ute that’s offered in South East Asia.It measures in at 4575mm long, 1855mm wide, 1960mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2580mm, which is around the same size as a RAV4.At this stage the LandCruiser FJ is set to launch in certain markets, including Japan, in 2026.