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Kia reveals EV5 GT with all-wheel drive at Brussels Motor Show

New range-topping EV5 GT adds dual motors, adaptive suspension and subtle styling upgrades.

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Volvo teases new EX60 electric SUV with 800km range claim and ultra-fast charging

New mid-size luxury EV to debut on January 21, promising class-leading efficiency, new platform tech and familiar Volvo design cues.

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Hyundai confirms ELEXIO electric SUV for Australia with Q1 2026 launch

New mid-size EV slots between KONA Electric and IONIQ 5, offering 546km range and a $59,990 drive-away price.

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Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance turns the dial up to 11

With more power, aggressive aero and next-gen steer-by-wire tech, Lexus’s new electric flagship shows how serious the brand is about performance EVs.

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Kia set to reveal trio of high-performance electric GT models at Euro motor show

EV5 GT, EV3 GT and EV4 GT to debut on January 9 as Kia accelerates its push into performance-focused electric vehicles.

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The best hybrid alternatives to the Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 hybrid is one of the most popular cars in Australia, but it’s not perfect. What do you buy if you’re keen on an alternative?

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance

The Tiguan Allspace replacement impressed by offering a lot of SUV for the price tag.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Tesla Model Y

How does the modern pioneer of electrified cars compete with renewed competition, both electric and internal combustion powered?

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Subaru Forester

Subaru’s Forester hybrid keeps its trademark all-wheel-drive composure and everyday comfort, delivering balance in a segment crowded with flashier, less capable mid-size SUVs.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor

Swedish minimalism in an electric future – while Polestar aims to rewrite the rule book with its left-field Polestar 4, it wasn’t enough to progress in this year’s award.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Nissan Ariya

Nissan’s long-delayed Ariya EV promised range, space and style, but lacklustre performance, dated design and average refinement saw it quickly ruled out in COTY testing.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Mazda CX-60 G40E GT

Can an SUV really deliver the ‘Zoom Zoom’ by which Mazda defines itself?

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hi4 AWD

GWM’s mid-sized hybrid blends huge power, sharp value and family practicality, but its firm ride and hefty weight temper an otherwise standout performance SUV.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban

Chery’s Tiggo 7 plug-in hybrid surprises with strong performance, long electric range and generous safety kit, though its firm ride reminds you it’s built to a price.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year finalists, 2ND: MG HS Hybrid+ Essence

MG’s new HS Hybrid delivers unexpected polish, combining refined handling, smooth hybrid performance and impressive value to stand out in Australia’s crowded mid-size SUV field.

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BYD Sealion 5: Pricing for Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid SUV revealed

The low entry point signals BYD’s broader push for lower-cost hybrid and electrified models in Australia.

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Toyota bZ4X facelift launches in Australia with new features and a $10k price cut

Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in Australia has been facelifted with a big price cut, more range, a freshened look and more standard features.

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DENZA sets Australian pricing for B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs

BYD’s new upmarket brand arrives with two off-road-leaning models, dual-motor 4WD and near-1000km claimed range.

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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Range simplified and new features added

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric mid-size SUV has been updated with more features, a revised line-up and a larger battery as standard in base models.

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XPeng reveals timings of three new models for Australia

China’s XPeng will bring three new models to Australia’s overcrowded car market in 2026, including a futuristic electric people carrier.

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Should you wait for the new Toyota RAV4 or buy one now?

The Toyota RAV4 was the world’s best-selling car in 2024 and an upgraded version is due next year. Should you wait for it or buy the current model?

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KGM Torres EVX: New mid-size electric SUV arrives to take on Tesla and Kia

The KGM Torres EVX is the brand’s first electric SUV to be offered in Australia and offers a driving range of up to 462km (WLTP).

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2026 BYD Sealion 5: Mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV due soon could be cheapest on the market

BYD has confirmed yet another addition to Australia’s new car market, with the affordable Sealion 5 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV due in early 2026.

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Jaecoo J7: Cheaper plug-in hybrid grade added to mid-size SUV line-up

The cheaper plug-in hybrid option in Jaecoo’s J7 mid-size SUV line-up is still capable of a 90km WLTP electric driving range.