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Your view of what’s moving Australia.
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Plug-in hybrid SUVs promise electric school runs and petrol-free weekdays, but only a handful of large five-seaters actually deliver for Australian families. Here are five worth your shortlist, with the buyer traps and dealer tactics you need to watch.
JAC has confirmed the Hunter PHEV ute will launch in Australia under $50,000, making it the cheapest plug-in hybrid ute on sale. Here's a head-to-head comparison against the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV, the three big incumbents JAC is taking aim at.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Black Edition is now a front-wheel-drive only proposition, $2500 cheaper than the AWD it replaces and rolling on 20-inch wheels. Here is what buyers gain, what they lose, and whether the AWD downgrade actually matters in city use.
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has arrived with a simplified range and premium tech. Here is why this mid-size SUV is the strategic choice for Australian families.
The 2026 Prado 250 Series arrives with mild-hybrid tech and a $100K price tag on the Kakadu, but the performance gap and luggage compromise raise real questions about which variant, and which rival, actually makes sense for your money.