Medium SUV News

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Hyundai to build thousands of Robotaxis as new way of selling EVs

The CEO of Hyundai has called autonomous taxis the “number one” way of profiting from its EVs.

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Honda fast-tracks launch of its next-generation CR-V SUV, report says

The move from Honda comes as the company continues to pivot towards hybrids rather than BEVs.

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Smart #5 medium SUV lands in Australia with 590km range

Smart’s biggest model yet brings 800-volt charging, up to 590km of claimed range and a 3.8-second Brabus flagship to Australia.

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GWM Haval H7 confirmed for October launch priced below $50,000

GWM’s boxy new mid-size SUV will arrive with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, bringing Hi4 all-wheel-drive technology to another Haval model.

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Geely confirms three new electrified models for Australia in 2027

Geely will add a plug-in hybrid SUV, sedan and high-performance off-roader next year as its Australian range expands across several new segments.

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Mercedes-Benz opens its new brand Studio in Sydney’s CBD

Mercedes-Benz brings its brand experience to the heart of the city with a studio that will host vehicle launches, special events and exhibitions

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Everything we know about McLaren’s first SUV as marque confirms groundbreaking move as part of $943 million expansion

The whispers about McLaren breaking new ground with an SUV first kicked off four years ago.

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Chery’s Lepas brand takes the covers off huge expansion plan for Australia with electric and hybrid SUVs taking centre stage

Lepas will put its Aussie model line-up on steroids down under over the next two years.

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New-look Volvo XC60 and XC90 hybrid SUVs get dramatic electric-only range lift thanks to battery upgrade

The Volvo XC60 and XC90 now sport batteries that wouldn’t be out of place on some entry-level EVs.

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Insurance giant gives Aussies a discount if they drive a Tesla with self-driving tech

Some Tesla motorists will save on their premiums thanks to the new plan from Zurich insurance.

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Forthing thinks its $36,990 driveaway SUV could lure Aussies away from used cars

With new electrified SUVs increasingly overlapping used-car prices, Forthing believes its pricing and warranty could convince used car shoppers to buy new.

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Aussie Polestar fans get a $4600 win with new pricing revealed for 4 coupe

Just days after revealing a new SUV wagon variant, Polestar has revealed a $4600 price cut for its 4 coupe variant, making the two bodystyles equally priced.

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BYD boss opens up about plans for a new ‘workhorse’ ute for Australia

It’s been rumoured that the BYD Shark 6 will get a smaller companion for the Aussie market.

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Lepas reveals specs for its first model in Australia, the L6 EV SUV

Chery’s Lepas is due down under from October with the L6 EV, which offers up to 440km of range.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB pricing and specs: Baby seven-seater SUV gets cheaper

The new Mercedes-Benz GLB has launched locally with both mild-hybrid petrol and fully electric variants and an EV range of up to 570km on the WLTP cycle.

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Revealed: The surprising winners and losers from the world’s biggest EV battery life study

Austrian firm Aviloo conducted more than 50,0000 tests into battery life, with Tesla finishing towards the rear of the 20-car field.

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Mazda CX-6e review: All-electric SUV’s tech can’t quite match its impressive styling and features

Our friends at AutoExpress have got to grips with the all-electric SUV from Mazda, finding its gorgeous looks aren’t quite matched by its tech.

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Mazda boss flags ‘unprecedented’ changes to SUV line-up as sales struggle

A new report from Japan has suggested that the range of large SUVs from Mazda will receive large updates aimed at fixing their lacklustre sales.

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VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues

Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.

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New motor gives updated Tesla Model Y more grunt – and its range is up, too

Information gleaned from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows the effect of the new TL2 electric motor on the upcoming Tesla Model Y.

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Polestar 4 axes its most controversial feature with new SUV version

The Polestar 4 family has expanded with a more practical SUV variant, adding extra boot space, more range and – finally – a conventional rear window.

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New Lexus NX SUV goes all-hybrid and gets more grunt as brand axes other petrol-only models for Australia

The revamped Lexus compact SUV also introduces big changes to the interior to go along with improved battery tech.

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Kia Australia’s new model onslaught isn’t over yet: Here’s everything the brand has coming up in the next 12 months

From a new hybrid Seltos to the next Sportage and more, Kia has plenty in store for Australian buyers through the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

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Mahindra announces up to $10,000 in savings on its seven-seater SUV

Up to $10,000 is available in discounts on Mahindra products like the XUV700 aimed at easing cost of living pressures for customers.