Toyota has taken the wraps off its latest 2023 RAV4 GR Sport SUV for the European market, with the released headlined by the introduction of a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, upgraded suspension hardware and a sportier styling package. In Europe, the Toyota RAV4 GR Sport is available with Toyota’s existing […]
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Updated MY23 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV adds V2L technology
Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed some minor equipment changes for its Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid SUV for MY23 (model year 2023), with the mid-range Aspire and range-topping Exceed picking up vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging. All up, it’s a relatively small list of changes on offer for the MY23 Eclipse Cross PHEV range, […]
2024 BMW X5 & X6 revealed, Australian lineup confirmed with mild-hybrid tech
BMW has unveiled the facelifted 2024 X5 and X6 large SUV range, bringing in updated engines that add mild-hybrid tech, new infotainment, and a freshen up designed. Starting with the design, the exterior is not too far removed from the outgoing X5 and X6. Except, the front grilles are a […]
2023 Lexus RX prices and lineup confirmed for Australia
Lexus has lifted the lid on specification and pricing details for its all-new 2o23 RX SUV lineup for Australia, with the range kicking off from $87,500 for the entry-level 350h and stretching out to $126,000 for the flagship RX 500h F Sport Performance. The range has gained a fairly significant […]
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5-seater announced for Australia, 4Xe PHEV confirmed
Jeep has lifted the lid on prices and specs for its latest generation Grand Cherokee five-seater SUV here in Australia, with steep premiums over its predecessor. After the launch of its seven-seat Grand Cherokee L, Jeep’s five-seat version is set to arrive in dealerships next month in a three-variant lineup […]
MY2024 Range Rover Velar update announced, on sale in Australia
Land Rover has revealed a series of updates for the MY2024 Range Rover Velar SUV, with the lineup gaining a handful of styling tweaks, tech upgrades and a larger battery for the plug-in hybrid variant. On the styling front there’s no major changes, other than the familiar fascia has gained […]
Honda Australia: Civic Type R wait times into 2024, e:HEV models 9 months
Honda Australia has sent out an update regarding potential delivery wait times, with hybrid models being the hardest hit as well as the incoming Civic Type R performance model. The local arm says non-hybrid versions of the Civic and HR-V are seeing “good stock” levels and “shorter wait times” than […]
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro hybrid on sale in Australia, arrives H2 2023
Audi has confirmed that a plug-in hybrid variant of its Q5 SUV will be joining the lineup in Australia in the second half of this year, called the Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line. The Q5 PHEV comes powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 195kW […]