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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

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Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. litre turbo-diesel engine. But it won’t be the last.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, gets new AISIN torque-convertor AT option for petrol trims | Autocar Professional

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Homegrown automaker Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has introduced the facelifted version of its compact SUV – XUV300 – now rechristened as the Mahindra XUV 3XO – at prices starting at Rs 7.49 The prices for the refreshed compact SUV go all the way up to Rs 15.49 lakh for the entry-level XUV 3XO MX1 trim.

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Exposed: Luxury Range Rover EV shown off testing as it nears production

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The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been shown off undisguised undergoing final winter testing and the big news is it looks just like the regular combustion version. The only changes from its transition from petrol or turbo-diesel include a smoother front grille and the addition of a new charging port behind the rear right door.

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

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The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. That means the U8 will be potentially $100,000-plus more expensive the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol large SUV stalwarts. It is claimed to reach 0-100kmh in 3.6

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2024 BYD Seal U confirmed for Australia: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power on notice as plug-in hybrid SUV nears

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BYD has confirmed its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia will be the Seal U, with the petrol-electric SUV now just months away from arrival. litre petrol engine with a 18.3kWh battery and a 145kW electric motor.

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Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025

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Alfa Romeo has unwrapped its all-new Milano, its first all-electric car and third SUV. Created to replace both the old MiTo and Giulietta hatch, it will sit beneath the current Tonale SUV. A pair of vertical air dams reduce turbulence within the front wheel arches, reducing the range-sapping drag. READ MORE: Mamma Mia!

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Citroen India turns three, sells over 17,000 cars and SUVs since market entry | Autocar Professional

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Since its entry in India three years ago, Citroen has introduced four models in the market, beginning with the premium C5 Aircross SUV. The company rolls out its cars and SUVs from the PCA Motors plant in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The company’s first product – the C3 Aircross SUV – is ranked fourth with 1,132 units.

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