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2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 4×4 is a rapid plug-in Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol rival

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China’s GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models in Australia. 2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T PHEV. In China, the PHEV-only Tank 700 Hi4-T starts at 428,000 yuan ($91,300) for the entry level. 2024 Tank 700 Hi-4T Limited Edition PHEV. 2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T PHEV.

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2025 Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid incoming: BYD Shark and Ford Ranger PHEV rival confirmed

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The plug-in hybrid version of the 4×4 ute will rock up next year using the same PHEV 2.0-litre It’s the latest PHEV ute to be confirmed, joining the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark. Unlike them, we’re not yet sure if the Gladiator 4xe will make it to Australia. 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV. READ MORE: Avenger assemble!

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BYD Shark PHEV ute on track for late 2024 Aussie with price tag to shock Ranger and Hilux

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We’re pushing to get the right spec for Australia,” said Smitherman. Shark is being built around Australia,” said Todd of the bold newcomer. The peak output of the Shark PHEV is claimed at 321kW, which would make it the most powerful in its class, easily outdoing the 292kW Ford Ranger Raptor. 2024 BYD Shark. 2024 BYD Shark.

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

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Peugeot has confirmed its new Tesla Model 3-sized 408 coupe-crossover is headed to Australia and electrification appears certain to be a part of the local model lineup. How many of these drivetrains come to Australia when the 408 launches here in 2023 is yet to be confirmed. “It The new Peugeot 408 will launch in Australia.

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Mazda CX-60 PHEV to sell from $72,300 plus on-roads

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The first PHEV from Australia’s second biggest automotive brand attracts a $12,500 premium over the six-cylinder petrol engine that is expected to account for almost half of all sales for the new “Mazda Premium” model. Mazda CX-60 PHEV. PHEV the CX-60 hero. The CX-60 PHEV teams a 2.5-litre seconds to top 100km/h.

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New AMG C63 S is a four-cylinder PHEV

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Officially unveiled in Germany overnight and due to arrive in Australia in the middle of 2023, it will be much more powerful and accelerate harder, while burning less fuel. For decades V8s have powered AMG’s top C-Class models, making them popular in muscle-car markets like Australia and the USA. Fuel consumption 6.9L/100km

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2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel

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But in the lead-up to that event, BYD has given us our first proper look at its PHEV ute, with the Shark pictured off-road as part of the promotion for its launch. All of which makes BYD Australia’s Luke Todd confident the brand’s first ute will jump to the top of the pile in Australia, despite the quality of its competition.

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