With the arrival of new models including its first-ever RAV4 plug-in hybrid, an all-electric HiLux and LandCruiser 300 Series performance hybrid.

In addition to the new powertrain offerings in current vehicle lines, it is also expanding its fully-electric SUV range with the bZ4X Touring now on sale alongside the upgraded bZ4X SUV.

Toyota now offers seven different powertrains across its entire Australian range to ensure it continues provide  Australian customers with the right vehicle, with the right powertrain that meets their needs.

The expansion of Toyota’s powertrain choice reflected the diverse needs of Australian motorists and will further drive its target to achieve 30 per cent of its total sales being zero and low-emission vehicles by the end of 2030.

Toyota has firmly been of the belief that there is no “one-size fits all’ when it comes to customer needs.

Along with Honda, Toyota was a pioneer of hybrid technology with the Prius way back in 2001. Toyota hybrid technology is now recognised as world leading as vehicles like the Camry Hybrid demonstrates.

Unlike a few brands that have gone all in on the EV trend and had to pull back again, Toyota has adopted a slowly- slowly approach that hindsight has proven to be prudent.

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But the IONIQ 5 has settled into being the sensible, grown-up choice, not the showstopper.

Inside is where it quietly earns its keep. A flat floor, a sliding console, and a three-metre wheelbase, longer than a LandCruiser, mean genuine limousine-grade legroom for the family.

The numbers are honest, not thrilling. An 84 kilowatt-hour battery, 168 kilowatts, 570 kilometres of range, and zero to 100 in a perfectly fine 7.5 seconds. But the clever bit isn’t any single number, it’s how complete it is. The physical buttons are back, it finally has a rear wiper, and there’s simply no flaw left to forgive.

On the road, it’s the ultimate cruiser, ironing out our roads with a planted, luxurious calm. Phenomenally quiet, too.

520-litre boot. Vehicle-to-Load. Five-star ANCAP. Five-year unlimited warranty. Around $84,000 drive-away.

The IONIQ 5. It doesn’t need to be exciting to be easy to recommend.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5– Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the IONIQ 5 Elite are in unusual territory. The number of sedans is reducing with many crossover style vehicles moving into the space.

Potential choices could be.

• Deepal SO7
• Kia EV5, 
• Peugeot e-3008
• Suzuki e-Vitara
• Subaru Solterra,
• LeapMotor C10 
• Toyota BZ4X
• Xpeng G6

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Step inside, and it punches above its badge. A 14.6-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, and a nine-speaker stereo, a class above what the price suggests.

Now the clever part. Plug it in and you get around 100 kilometres of electric-only range, enough to cover most people’s week without burning a drop. Run the battery flat and it’s still a frugal hybrid. It’ll even power your appliances with vehicle-to-load.

But here’s the thing. It’s beautifully smooth. The switch between electric and petrol is so seamless you barely notice it, quiet around town and settled at speed. And with all-wheel drive, there’s genuine pace on tap, though that’s a bonus, not the point.

Seven-year warranty. Eight years on the battery. From $45,990 drive-away.

The GWM Haval H6. An easy-going family SUV that just happens to barely see a petrol station.

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Haval H6 Ultra PHEV – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the H6 Ultra PHEV are in unusual territory. The number of sedans is reducing with many crossover style vehicles moving into the space.

Potential choices could be.

• Toyota RAV 4 , 
• Honda CRV, 
• Nissan X-Trail, 
• Subaru Forester 
• Hyundai Tucson, 
• Kia Sportage, 
• Mazda CX-5, 
• Peugeot 3008, 
• Nissan X-Trail

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A standout Matcha Green colour, LED cube headlights and 19-inch alloys. In a look-alike segment, it has real character.

Step inside, and the flat floor makes it feel a class bigger than it is. The GT-Line piles on a wide sunroof, ambient lighting, Harman Kardon audio, a head-up display, and reclining relaxation seats. And Kia kept the physical buttons.

Now the numbers. 150 kilowatts, 283 newton-metres, and an 81.4 kilowatt-hour battery good for 563 kilometres of range. In our week it sipped just 16.2 kilowatt-hours per hundred k, dead on the claim, for around 500 real-world kilometres. Ten-to-eighty percent in about 30 minutes.

On the road, it’s calm and composed. A settled, absorbent ride over Australian roads, and a cabin that stays hushed.

Seven-year unlimited warranty. Five-star ANCAP. Vehicle-to-load power. From $63,950 before on-road costs.

The Kia EV3 GT-Line. The smart small EV, now with the comforts to match.

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Kia EV3 GT-Line – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Kia EV3 GT-Line are in a rapidly growing segment. While demand remains stagnant the supply is growing.

Potential choices could be.

• Alfa Romeo Junior
• BYD Atto 2
• Cupra Tavascan
• Peugeot e-2008
• Subaru Uncharted
• Genesis GV60

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Range Rover Sport Electric was presented in a private preview event at Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK. In an homage to its legacy of pioneering performance, it  tackled a series of driven challenges on the Goodwood Motor Circuit.

The new model integrates a suite of advanced technologies aimed at increased power and torque, along with a new chassis tune and audio enhancement.

Range Rover Electric is aiming to lead the way for electric propulsion capability, refinement and luxury travel,

Engineers deployed previous Range Rover Electric vehicle prototypes at some of the world’s most challenging test locations. They tested the all-electric drivetrain at extremes of temperatures, from -40°C in the Arctic Circle to +50°C in the searing deserts of the Middle East.

The addition of pure-electric propulsion later this year will complete the powertrain line-up for Range Rover Sport, with a plug-in electric hybrid, mild-hybrid V8 petrol and six-cylinder petrol and diesel offering a suitable option for every client.

Martin Limpert, Managing Director, Range Rover, said: “Electric power brings a new edge to Range Rover Sport. The preview at Goodwood Festival of Speed is only a glimpse of how this model will redefine performance SUVs again later this year.

Stay tuned for further details as they are revealed.

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No grille up front, a new six-star lighting signature for real personality, and twenty-inch alloys on this Touring.

Inside, it’s calm and modern. A 14-inch touchscreen, dual wireless chargers, a panoramic roof, ventilated seats, and a ten-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

Now the numbers. 252 kilowatts through Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive, zero to 100 in around 5.1 seconds, and 517 kilometres of range from the 74.7 kilowatt-hour battery. Ten-to-eighty percent in about 30 minutes.

But here’s the thing. It drives smaller than it is. Light, connected steering, strong, effortless power, and the most hushed, refined cabin of any Subaru EV yet.

Five-star ANCAP. Five-year unlimited warranty. Eight years on the battery. And barely a thousand dollars to service over five years. From $67,990 before on-roads.

The Subaru Solterra. Familiar Subaru sense, with the polish finally to match.

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Buyers of the Subaru Solterra are in a rapidly growing segment. While demand remains stagnant the supply is growing.

Potential choices could be.

• Kia EV5
• Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Deepal S07
• Nissan Aryia
• Toyota BZ4X
• Geely Starray EM-i
• LeapMotors C10
• Peugeot e-3008 GT
• BYD Sealion 7
• Lepas L6

Some other Subaru Solterra articles

• 2026 – subaru Solterra updated for 2026
• Subaru Solterra Touring 2025 review
• Subaru Solterra – Australian details
• We drive Subaru Solterra all electric AWD SUV
• 2024 Subaru Solterra everything you need to know
• Subaru Solterra Touring AWD revisited for 2025
• Subaru Solterra AWD SUV will change peoples perception of BEVs

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In Matira Blue, Genesis Electrified G80 is  genuinely elegant. No awkward angles, no shouting for attention. Just a big, quietly confident luxury sedan that looks like it costs what it costs.

But the back seat is the real story. Nappa leather, heating and ventilation, room to stretch out. And here’s the party trick: Chauffeur mode. Tap it, and the car softens everything for whoever’s sitting behind you. I hadn’t seen that on a car before.

Not that it’s soft up front. 272 kilowatts, 700 newton-metres, zero to 100 in 4.9 seconds. An 87 kilowatt-hour battery, around 520 kilometres of range, and 800-volt architecture for quick top-ups when you need them.

A 27-inch OLED display. Seventeen speakers of Bang and Olufsen. Five-year warranty, eight on the battery, five years of servicing on the house.

From around $155,000 before on-roads. Not cheap. But if you’re the one being driven around in it, you already knew that.

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Buyers of the Genesis Electrified G80 are in unusual territory. The number of sedans is reducing with many crossover style vehicles moving into the space.

Potential choices could be.

• Audi A7
• Audi E-TRON GT
• BMW I5
• Lexus LS 500h
• Mercedes Benz EQS 450
• IM6
• Deepal E07 AWD

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Inside, classic Volkswagen done well. Sport seats with red stitching, a huge panoramic glass roof, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, and an augmented-reality head-up display. Even the pedals play along — a play symbol on the accelerator, pause on the brake.

Now the numbers. Dual motors, all-wheel drive — 250 kilowatts, 679 newton-metres, zero to 100 in 5.4 seconds. A 79 kilowatt-hour battery, up to 511 kilometres of range, ten to eighty percent in around 26 minutes.

On the road, one word. Planted. Stiff, meaty steering, a firm, glued-down stance, near silence as it builds pace. Hyper-competent — German efficiency made physical.

Five-year unlimited warranty. Eight-year battery cover. 533-litre boot. From around $73,990 drive-away.

The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX. Planted, refined, and beautifully built. Proof that this performance EV is all about polish over theatrics.

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Volkswagen ID.4 GTX – Buyers could also look at:

Medium size BEVs are plentiful, but the competition is mainly from China.

Buyers could look at:

• Kia EV5
• Hyundai IONIQ 5
• Subaru Trailseeker
• DEEPAL SO7
• Genesis GV70 Electric
• Audi Q4 e-tron
• BYD Sealion 6
• Nissan Aryia
• XPENG G6
• LEAPMOTOR C10

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But step inside, and packaging is the whole point.

A flat floor, a floating console, reclining rear seats and a cavernous 513-litre boot — genuinely clever family space, with room left over. And refreshingly, Kia kept the physical buttons. Real toggles for your temperature and fan, alongside twin 12.3-inch screens.

On the road, it’s tuned for calm. The single motor serves up 160 kilowatts and 310 newton-metres — smooth and linear rather than urgent — while the supple suspension simply shrugs off our Australian potholes.

The 64-kilowatt-hour battery covers around 350 kilometres, enough for a week of school runs and commutes between charges.

Seven-year warranty. 67-litre frunk. From around $57,000 drive-away.

The Kia EV5. Not the flashiest electric SUV — just one of the smartest.

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Kia EV5 Air – Buyers could also look at:

This is a growing segment with strong competition especially from Chinese brands. Some interesting  choices are: 

• Deepal S07
• Peugeot e-2008 GT
• BYD Sealion 5
• Cherry E5
• Hyundai IONIQ 5
• VW ID4
• Leapmotor C10
• MG4

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