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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. The Outlander PHEV’s on the larger end of the mid-size SUV segment, allowing a third row of seats for super-breeders. Safety kit also runs deep. What is it? All prices are before on-roads.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a whole bunch of active safety kit like AEB, lane keeping and active cruise, along with seven airbags, all of which contributed to its five-star safety rating. The cabin is wrapped in fabric and faux-leather, and the front seats are heated. SCORE: 3.7/5

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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This is our Nissan X-Trail e-Power review. The Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4ORCE has a well-stocked cabin That $4200 premium goes into the EV tech, not the equipment list, so you can expect the same level of kit you’ll find in the ICE-powered equivalents. It is, however, a very convincing take on a more efficient ICE SUV.

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Heybike Horizon review: Full-suspension 28 MPH fat-tire e-bike at just $1,499

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To see what I mean, check out my video review below. Heybike Horizon Video Review Heybike Horizon tech specs Motor: 750W (1,200W peak-rated) rear hub motor Top speed: 32 mph (51 km/h) Range: Up to 55 miles (88 km) Battery: 48V 14.4Ah (692 Wh) Weight : 79.4 Then keep scrolling for all of my detailed thoughts on this awesome e-bike.

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx Turbo Velocity Edition adds zing to Baleno crossover

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Available in grey and black colour options, these accessories include exterior styling kits such as headlamp garnish, front grille garnish, door visors, ORVM cover, body side moulding, wheel arch garnish, etc. litre naturally aspirated engine is available with a factory-fitted CNG kit as well, in select variants though.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Safety kit for Australian Ioniq 6’s should match the range-topping Ioniq 5’s.

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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review – Quiet Luxury

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Wagons have often been stereotyped as boring – especially before the shift to minivans and later, SUVs, which made them seem cool again – but boring isn’t always bad. A 20-inch-wheel kit replaced the 19s and cost $3,200. This is a car meant for ferrying you and your passengers from point A to B in comfort, and it does that well.

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