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Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV confirmed for Australia

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Honda will launch yet another rival for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid mid-2023. The ZR-V is the first new SUV nameplate from Honda since 1999 and it will sit between the smaller HR-V and larger CR-V in the line-up. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. 2023 Honda ZR-V. litre engine.

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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

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Nissan and Honda have co-signed a historic deal that will see the two major Japanese car-makers join forces to fast-track a new family of EVs that will be sold globally. One car, the Honda Prologue (pictured top), has already been released as a result of that dissolved partnership. Nissan Ariya is still yet to make it to Australia.

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Beijing show: Mini Aceman electric wagon confirmed for Australia to fight Cupra Born, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot e-2008

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Mini has unveiled its new Aceman electric-only wagon at the Beijing auto show and immediately confirmed it will go on-sale in Australia before the end of 2024. Based on a platform developed with Chinese giant GWM, the Aceman will be built in China alongside the new Cooper which also launches in Australia in 2024. and 14.9kWh/100km.

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First look: Meet the Prologue, Honda’s first electric SUV

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Honda has shown off the exterior and interior of the Prologue electric SUV, the first EV that will spring from its joint venture with General Motors. That comfortably puts Australia’s best-selling electric SUV, the Tesla Model Y , in the shade. 2024 Honda Prologue has a long wheelbase. inch infotainment screen.

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Kia EV5 medium SUV revealed, could be here in 2024

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Kia has staged the surprise reveal of a medium-sized electric SUV dubbed the Concept EV5. Rolled out at the brand’s Chinese EV Day, it comes just days after the production version of the large Kia EV9 SUV was revealed. In Australia, we could see the production EV5 as soon as 2024. 2023 Kia EV5 Concept dashboard and cockpit.

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Honda returns to form! Stunning all-new 0 Series electric Saloon and Space-Hub due in 2026

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Honda looks like it has rediscovered its mojo following the unveiling of an all-new family of EVs called the 0 Series that are claimed to be 90 per cent finished ahead of their launch in 2026. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon interior. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon. 2026 Honda 0 Series Space-Hub.

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Hyundai hybrids coming soon: 2023 Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe to drive electrified push in Australia

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There are a host of Hyundai hybrids coming soon, with the brand to soon have a hybrid option in its three most popular SUVs as it targets the success of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Also on the wish list for Australia is the rumoured Palisade Hybrid, giving the brand an electrified offering in the large SUV space.

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