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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? I’ve never seen climate controls in any other car that were placed on the steering wheel for easy control. petrol engine is not running.

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2025 Volvo EX90 review : Sizeable seven-seat electric SUV delivers on space in spades

EV Central

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. Thats enough, says Volvo, to clip 100km/h from a standing start in just 5.9

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2025 Toyota Tundra Limited Review

Baua Electric

litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine (290kW/694Nm) paired with a motor/generator (36kW/250Nm) and 10-speed automatic transmission. The Tundra boasts a 122-litre fuel tank and requires 95RON (or higher) premium unleaded petrol. The post 2025 Toyota Tundra Limited Review appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News.

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2025 BMW X3 20 xDrive review

Baua Electric

Cargo space on petrol models ranges from 570-1700 litres while the PHEV ranges from 460-1600 litres. For starters, there is a choice of two petrol (with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance) and one plug-in hybrid drivelines, all with standard all-wheel drive. The newest X3 is available from $86,100 – $128,900 plus on-road costs.

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2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Hybrid review – the perfect, pricey family bus

EV Central

READ MORE: Kia EV9 review: Why you should buy the entry-level Air, not the pricier ones READ MORE: The VW ID. Buzz GTX hot MPV locked in for Australia Its biggest negative has been the petrol 3.5-litre litre four-cylinder turbo-diesels has been the less thirsty but pricier alternative, but now, finally, a petrol-electric hybrids here.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! It’s a combination of a 2.0-litre SCORE: 3.5/5

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Kia EV5 Earth Long Range Review: To the top of Australia and down the other side in an EV

EV Central

READ MORE: 2025 Kia EV5: Why its a better buy than a Tesla Model Y| Opinion READ MORE: 2024 Kia EV5 review: Believe the hype, this Model Y rival will give Tesla a run for its money in Australia READ MORE: Take that Tesla! We watch as the diesel trucks and utes refuel and head on their way, as do the family loads of petrol SUVs.

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