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Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV confirmed for Australia

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Honda will launch yet another rival for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid mid-2023. 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. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. 2023 Honda ZR-V. litre engine.

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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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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. Honda predicts these two SUVs will be its two top-selling models here, with the CR-V leading the way. 2023 Honda ZR-V.

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MINI goes big on small electric SUVs. New Aceman all set for April 24 debut

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MINI has previewed its incoming Aceman small electric SUV that it has created to bridge the gap between the Cooper hatch and much larger Countryman and revealed it will be fully unveiled on April 24. Without having to accommodate petrol or diesel power there’s a longer wheelbase liberating more room within. 2024 Mini Aceman.

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2024 Kia Sportage SX Hybrid Review

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Less attention is given to the ramifications of having a space-saver spare (or no spare at all), the cost of the annual (or six-monthly) service, cost of replacing those cool 20-inch tyres and the 98RON petrol that must be syphoned by the wallet before being poured into the fuel tank each week. Take the cost of a hybrid, for example.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

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Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. 2024 BYD Sealion 6. .

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Honda plans hybrid expansion in 2024 to tackle Toyota, bringing EVs as soon as 2026 to tackle Tesla

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Honda will fast-track EVs to market as it responds to booming demand in the electric car space and intensifying competition. The news comes as the Japanese brand also confirmed plans to introduce more hybrid models across its existing line-up in response to increasing customer preference for petrol-electric vehicles.

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