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2025 Hyundai Inster review: the $40k city SUV challenge to the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin

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Finally – belatedly – we have one of Australia’s top five car brands delivering a budget small EV. Unsurprisingly it’s Hyundai, launching its Inster city crossover SUV into Aussie hands early in 2025 with a target price – Hyundai Australia says – around $40,000. seconds and WLTP range of 305km.

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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

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If there’s one surefire way to know when a brand is feeling comfortable in Australia, it’s when they turn their attention to homegrown special editions meant to appeal to our love of performance, whether that’s on or off the road. Think Nissan with its Warrior by Premcar program. Perceptions are difficult things to change.

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Look out MG, BYD, Ora! Hyundai Inster sub-$40,000 electric SUV in Australia next year

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Hyundai has confirmed its electric Inster city SUV is coming to Australia in early 2025, with a likely sub-$40,000 price tag. The Standard Range has 71kW and 147Nm from its front-mount single motor, while the Long Range delivers 85kW and 147Nm. inch screens as standard in surprisingly roomy cabin.

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

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Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. It will be offered with a standard range 58.3kWh battery or as a long range with hulking (for a small SUV) 81.4kWh battery. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.

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India stays No. 3 spot in global car sales but Japan fast closing the gap | Autocar Professional

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While there is little doubt that India has big potential in terms of size, it needs to connect with the world standard and also find a differentiation when it comes to cars for the emerging markets, points out Munoz. “If However, as of now, we do not see Indian players to make any significant impact in such global competition,” he added.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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A majority of the EVcentral writing staff acknowledged the compact Chinese battery electric vehicle for one positive reason or another. The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. BYD is a new brand to Australia, but it’s by no means a new brand in its homeland of China. First, some background.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Here’s a list of every EV on sale today in Australia, how far they’ll go and how much they cost to buy before on-road charges, or before any rebates, discounts or incentives are applied. 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match. Prices are correct at time of writing.