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Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV confirmed for Australia

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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. litre turbo-petrol engine, only the e:HEV LX will have petrol-electric hybrid propulsion courtesy of a new system combing dual e-motors and a 2.0-litre 2023 Honda ZR-V interior.

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Tesla Cybertruck rival Ford F-150 Lightning firms for Australia

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The Lightning’s Aussie prospects have been boosted by the establishment of a new assembly line in Melbourne that has started converting left-hand drive petrol F-150s imported from the USA to right-hand drive for sale through Ford dealers from November. Another potential local conversion is the Ranger-based Bronco SUV.

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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. The brand already has the Santa Fe Hybrid in its stable, and the all-new Kona will introduce a petrol-hybrid model by the end of 2023.

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Mazda unplugs CX-90 PHEV for Australia, for now

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Mazda’s new three-row SUV, the premium-buyer-focused CX-90, will land in Australia without a plug-in hybrid option, with the brand instead opting for a pair of six-cylinder engines – one petrol and one diesel – instead of the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, at launch.

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Honda CR-V and ZR-V two-pronged electrified attack on Toyota RAV4 hybrid

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Honda is plotting double trouble for the market-leading Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with two new SUVs coming to Australia in 2023 that will include petrol-electric powertrains. The all-new ZR-V and sixth-generation CR-V (pictured above) will effectively attack the RAV4 on two fronts. litre turbo-petrol power.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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” Why the Kia EV9 won After careful analysis and thorough examination, the verdict overwhelmingly favours the Kia EV9 as the leading choice in the realm of electric SUVs. It was hard to believe this large, comfortable and versatile vehicle did not need a tank of petrol or diesel.”

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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Want the latest EV news and reviews deliverd to your inbox? litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. In fact, we reckon there are almost 20 load-haulers either confirmed or said to be on the way to production.

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