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Kia to add OTA performance boost in Australia

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The boost will become available when the second phase of the new Kia Connect telematics system rolls out OTA and features on demand in about 12 months. Phase one of Kia Connect has been introduced to Australia with the launch of the Niro compact EV last week. 2022 Kia Niro EV. seconds and boosted mid-range acceleration.

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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. In a first for the CR-V in Australia , the sixth generation will also gain the 2.0-litre The post Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV confirmed for Australia appeared first on EV Central.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQS SUV—the third model after the. The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain.

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Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023

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Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. This is the third PHEV to be sold by Audi in Australia following on from the 2015-16 A3 e-tron and Q7 e-tron in 2017-18. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e interior.

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Australia has a new cheapest electric car: MG ZS EV now $44,990 drive-away

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In March MG Australia announced the all-electric version of the revised ZS compact electric SUV would be priced from $46,990 drive-away , but at a media event today the company slashed $2000 from the price to make it $44,990 drive-away. “We This is the first step in our new journey to an electric future that’s here today.”.

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Vietnam’s VinFast launches 3 electric crossovers with autonomous capabilities; two headed for N.A. and Europe

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VinFast VF31, a C-segment SUV, features a 150 kW permanent magnet motor with maximum torque of 320 N·m (premium version) or an 85 kW motor with maximum torque of 190 N·m (standard version). The VinFast VF32, a D-segment SUV, features two permanent magnet motors, with 300 kW and maximum torque of 640 N·m (premium version).

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Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y

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After an 18-month delay, Toyota finally launched its first electric car, the bZ4X, in Australia. Toyota launched the bZ4X electric SUV, its first EV in Australia, starting at $66,000 (plus on-road costs). The electric SUV can be ordered as a FWD or AWD model. Tesla sold roughly 28,800 Model Ys in Australia last year.