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2025 BYD Atto 3 Premium review: Price drop makes Tesla-fighting electric SUV even more appealing

EV Central

The updated Atto 3 also arrives as a flurry of new compact SUVs line up to call Australia home. And, of course, the Atto 3 now represents solid value against hybrid and petrol SUVs from Toyota, Mazda, Nissan and others. While performance is modest by EV standards the Atto 3 is zippier than most of its petrol-powered rivals.

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Shift aside Range Rover, look out Rolls-Royce: Zeekr 9X is China’s new uber SUV, complete with 42,242 laser engravings

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The Chinese newcomer Zeekr has used the Shanghai motor show to reveal its uber-luxury 9X, signalling the brands intent to head seriously upmarket. The Geely-owned brand unveiled the opulent large SUV as a signal to the likes of Range Rover and even Rolls-Royce that it plans to tread on their rarefied turf. At almost 5.3

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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite Review: Updates to this affordable SUV means the battery now stays charged, but it still left us feeling a little flat

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In the old days (last year), the MG ZS compact SUV was cheap and cheerful rental fleet fodder, but now its meant to be something that appeals beyond its price. MG promises IM Motors electric luxury IM5 and IM6 will be the most advanced cars anyone will be able to buy in Australia this year. READ MORE: Now thata a BIG statement!

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

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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. Kicking off the range is the Plus Twin Motor, which lists at $124,990.

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2025 GWM Haval H6GT PHEV Review: New plug-in hybrid packs in the value and EV range to make life tough for BYD Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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The new GWM Haval G6GT has the option of a plug-in hybrid system that takes EV-only motoring to another level. The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. READ MORE: GWM PHEV frenzy: Haval H6GT, Cannon Alpha ute and H6 to target Toyota READ MORE: Hybrid SUV attack!

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Full details: 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior previewed ahead of Aussie touchdown to tackle EV3 and BYD Atto 3

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Built to replace both the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks, the new small SUV in electric form will rival the inbound VW ID.3, litre three-cylinder petrol with a small 21kW electric motor, a small battery, plus a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Off the line, Alfa Romeo says the small SUV takes 9.0 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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BMW introduces 683 hp XM Plug-in Hybrid SUV

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A plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 petrol engine and an exceptionally powerful electric motor endows the BMW XM with captivating dynamic prowess. As its 50th anniversary celebrations continue, BMW M GmbH brings us its first ever high-performance car with electrified drive system.

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