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Why the massive influx of Chinese EVs will end in tears | Opinion

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READ MORE: Omoda and Jaecoo the latest new Chinese brands to take on BYD and GWM READ MORE: IM Motors locked in for Australian arrival as MG’s luxury arm READ MORE: Hating on Chinese EVs? It’s fabulous, but will anyone buy a $135,000 Chinese MPV? Bloody hell. The Zeekr 009 is on sale in Australia.

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Look out Suzuki Jimny! China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia

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However, bear in mind both cruising range figures were based on the lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle, so WLTP ratings will be lower when they come to Australia. The boxy four-seat electric SUV packs plenty of high-tech hardware beneath its retro styling, including a 15.4-inch 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23. Not a production model.

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New MG4 to feature BYD-crushing battery tech: Incoming cheap Chinese small car will include semi-solid-state batteries that even luxury cars don’t yet get!

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MG brand manager Chen Chui confirmed the new MG4 will be the first mass-produced EV to feature the new tech that was previously limited to only few premium or luxury Chinese EVs. The post New MG4 to feature BYD-crushing battery tech: Incoming cheap Chinese small car will include semi-solid-state batteries that even luxury cars don’t yet get!

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Suzuki’s Aussie electrified overhaul! Cheap mild-hybrid Suzuki Fronx coming soon, electric Suzuki Vitaras will be here in 2026

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The news that the Fronx – the name combines Frontier and Crossover with ‘X’ symbolising the latter word – is only a few months away has been accompanied by Suzuki Australia confirmation the facelifted version of its 10-year-old Vitara small SUV will be delayed. 2026 Suzuki Vitara. 2026 Suzuki Fronx.

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2025 Kia EV3 Long Range GT-Line Seven-Day Test: Korea serves up a lesson in small SUV desirability

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As the Chinese flood our market with cheap small SUVs, it’s clear legacy brands like Kia simply can’t match them on price. Say you don’t need a larger electric SUV. Maybe, like me, you have only two kids and realise you can survive with a small SUV or hatchback. How can it compete? But hang on.

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First drive of Haval’s prototype $40K EV family SUV: Meet the budget buy needed to rival MG’s S5 and BYD’s Atto 3

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Is Haval soon to reveal a full electric small/medium SUV ready to challenge Chinese EV cheapies like the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5, MG S5 EV and Chery Omoda E5? On our recent Shanghai visit, GWM teased this cheeky powder blue number with Haval New SUV plates. GWM Haval Aussie three-row SUV solution emerges READ MORE: Ute Wars!

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Price fighter!  Volkswagen shows more of its cheap Volkswagen ID.1 ahead of 2027 release when it will take on the BYD Dolphin and MG4

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and rival the current crop of cheap Chinese EVs including the cut-price BYD Dolphin and MG4 as well as the inbound European Renault Twingo EV, the new baby VW EV has been confirmed for price that will kick-off at around 20,000 ($A33,000). Still to be confirmed for the cheap VW EV is its name. 2027 Volkswagen ID.1

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