Mini Countryman Untamed Edition set for early 2027
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BMW Group confirms Mini Countryman Untamed Edition for early 2027 market launch, with petrol and electric ALL4 paths and Leipzig production from November 2026. Australian pricing is not yet published.
MG 10-Year Warranty Australia Explained: Eligibility, Servicing Rules and Battery Coverage
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MG offers up to 10 years of warranty coverage in Australia, but not every vehicle qualifies automatically. For eligible privately used MG passenger vehicles first registered from 1 July 2025, the standard warranty is seven years with unlimited kilometres. Owners can extend coverage to a total of 10 years or 250,000 km by meeting MG's authorised-dealer servicing requirements. This guide explains the differences between MG's current and previous warranty policies, how servicing affects eligibility, what happens when a scheduled service is missed, and why electric-vehicle battery coverage must be considered separately. It also explains how commercial use, used-car purchases and Australian Consumer Law affect owners.
Mazda CX-6e vs Tesla Model Y Australia: Price, Range and Family Practicality Compared
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The Mazda CX-6e has arrived as one of the most direct new challengers to the Tesla Model Y in Australia. The CX-6e GT starts at $53,990 before on-road costs, compared with $58,900 before delivery and statutory charges for the Tesla Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive. Mazda is also advertising a $56,990 drive-away offer on the CX-6e GT through participating dealers, subject to its campaign conditions. The Mazda counters with a 78 kWh LFP battery, up to 484 km WLTP range, 194 kW DC charging, a large 26.45-inch display and a conventional national dealer network. Tesla answers with 466 km WLTP range in the entry RWD, quicker acceleration, a much larger quoted maximum cargo figure, its Supercharger ecosystem and a five-star ANCAP rating. For families, the decision goes well beyond which SUV has the lower advertised price.
Zeekr 7X RWD vs Long Range vs Performance Australia 2026: Which Variant Should You Buy?
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The Zeekr 7X range starts at $57,900 before on-road costs for the RWD, rises to $63,900 before on-road costs for the Long Range RWD and reaches $72,900 before on-road costs for the Performance AWD. The three variants share the same spacious five-seat SUV body and 800 V electrical architecture, but their batteries, range, charging performance, equipment and drivetrains differ significantly. The standard RWD is the lowest-cost way into a 7X and has an impressive 310 kW rear motor, 480 km WLTP range and exceptionally fast charging capability. Spending another $6,000 on the Long Range RWD increases battery capacity from 75 kWh to 100 kWh and official range to 615 km while adding several desirable cabin features. The $72,900 Performance AWD uses the same 100 kWh battery but adds a second motor, 475 kW, 710 Nm, all-wheel drive, air suspension and a claimed 3.8-second 0–100 km/h time, while range falls to 543 km. For many Australian buyers, the Long Range RWD is likely to provide the most useful upgrade because its extra money goes towards range and everyday equipment rather than performance they may rarely use. The RWD remains compelling for urban and suburban buyers, while Performance AWD makes the strongest case for drivers who specifically want AWD, air suspension and supercar-like acceleration.
Buying a Used Electric Car in Australia: Battery Health, Warranty and Inspection Guide
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Buying a used electric car in Australia can save you thousands, but how do you know whether you're getting a good deal? This guide explains how to check EV battery health, understand battery-health reports, verify remaining warranty coverage and identify potential problems before buying. Discover the essential inspection checks, charging considerations and ownership costs to help you choose a reliable second-hand EV and avoid expensive surprises.
BYD Shark 6 Performance vs Ford Ranger PHEV: Which PHEV Ute Makes More Sense?
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The 2026 BYD Shark 6 Performance changes the argument between BYD's plug-in hybrid ute and the Ford Ranger PHEV. With a 3,500 kg braked towing capacity, the new Performance finally matches the Ranger's headline towing figure, while its 350 kW and 700 Nm petrol-electric powertrain, 29.58 kWh battery and 80 km WLTP electric range give it considerably more electrical capability than the Ford. Towing capacity, however, is only part of the story. The Shark 6 Performance has a 725 kg payload, compared with approximately 815 kg for the current Ranger PHEV Sport, and that difference becomes important after passengers, accessories, cargo and tow-ball download are included. The BYD starts at $62,900 before on-road costs, while the current MY26.5 Ranger PHEV range starts at $61,000 before on-road costs for the work-focused XL, with Sport at $68,000 and Wildtrak at $72,000.
GAC Aion UT vs MG4 EV Urban Australia 2026: Which Affordable Electric Hatch Should You Buy?
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The GAC Aion UT and MG4 EV Urban are two of Australia's most interesting affordable electric hatchbacks, with entry pricing around the low-$30,000 mark. The Aion UT Premium stands out with a large 60 kWh LFP battery, a 430 km WLTP range and a 150 kW motor for $31,990 before on-road costs, while the MG4 EV Urban counters with a larger boot, a current five-star ANCAP rating and a more established Australian sales and servicing network. The comparison becomes particularly close when the Aion UT Premium is placed against the MG4 EV Urban Essence 54. The MG offers 405 km WLTP range, only 25 km behind the GAC, while retaining 382 L of boot space and a stronger claimed DC charging capability. For buyers chasing maximum battery and range for their money, the Aion UT has a compelling specification, while the MG makes a strong case for families and buyers who place greater weight on safety evidence, luggage space and established local support.
MG S6 EV vs Geely EX5 Australia: Which Electric Family SUV Gives You More for Your Money?
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The MG MGS6 EV and Geely EX5 take two different approaches to affordable electric family SUVs in Australia. The updated Geely EX5 starts at $41,990 before on-road costs, while MG currently advertises the larger MGS6 EV Essence RWD at $49,990 drive-away. Those prices are not directly comparable because one excludes on-road costs and the other includes them. For the extra spend, the rear-wheel-drive MG brings a larger 77 kWh battery, a 530 km WLTP range, a 180 kW motor, a larger body and a faster 144 kW peak DC charging. The EX5 Complete counters with a lower entry price, 475 km WLTP range from its updated 68.39 kWh LFP battery, lower claimed energy consumption and an eight-year/unlimited-kilometre battery warranty for eligible private use. Both have five-star ANCAP ratings under 2025 criteria.
Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Australia 2026: Which 7-Seat PHEV?
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The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV are two of Australia's relatively rare plug-in hybrid SUVs available with seven seats, but there is an important catch: every Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a seven-seater, while only the updated 2026 Outlander PHEV Aspire has seven seats. The Chery Urban has recently been advertised at $45,990 drive-away, while the Ultimate has been advertised at $49,990 drive-away. Those figures were attached to Chery's September 2026 campaign, which officially ended on 30 September, so buyers shopping from 1 October should confirm whether Chery has extended or replaced the offer before relying on it. The seven-seat Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire costs $66,790 before on-road costs. It is considerably more expensive but provides standard twin-motor AWD, a larger 22.7 kWh battery, around 103–105 km of official electric range depending on the published Australian test figure, a 221 kW system output, a 1,600 kg braked towing capacity and Mitsubishi's conditional Diamond Advantage warranty that can extend to 10 years/200,000 km. For families, however, the decision goes beyond price and battery capacity. Neither vehicle provides a genuinely adult-sized third row. The Chery's rear seats are best treated as occasional seating and do not have ISOFIX or top-tether child-seat anchorages. The Mitsubishi Aspire is also a 5+2 rather than a full-size seven-seat people mover, but it combines that occasional third row with AWD and substantially stronger towing capability.
Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV vs Geely Starray EM-i Australia: Which Electrified SUV Suits You?
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The Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV and Geely Starray EM-i start within $398 of each other in Australia, but their drivetrains work differently. The $37,888 B10 Style is a rear-wheel-drive range-extender EV: its 160 kW electric motor always drives the wheels while its 1.5-litre petrol engine acts only as an electricity generator. The $37,490 Starray Complete is a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid with a 193 kW system output. Both prices are before on-road costs. The B10 offers an 84 km WLTP electric range from an 18.8 kWh battery, while the Starray Complete claims 83 km WLTP from 18.4 kWh. Move to the $41,490 Starray Inspire Extended Range, and its 29.8 kWh battery stretches that to 136 km. Buyers who rarely charge should look beyond the low headline fuel figures: European homologation data puts the B10 at 6.1 L/100 km with a depleted battery, while Australian Starray testing has returned roughly mid-to-high 5.0 L/100 km in low-charge driving. Those figures come from different tests and are not directly comparable.
BYD Seal 6 vs Toyota Camry Hybrid Australia: Which Sedan Fits Your Driving?
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The BYD Seal 6 Essential and Toyota Camry Ascent approach efficient family motoring in two very different ways. The Seal 6 is a plug-in hybrid that starts at $34,990 before on-road costs and can cover about 55 km on electricity under the WLTP test cycle before relying more heavily on its petrol-hybrid system. The Camry Ascent starts at $39,990 before on-road costs and uses a conventional hybrid system that never needs plugging in. If you can conveniently charge at home or work and most daily trips fit inside the BYD's electric range, the Seal 6 can use substantially less petrol. If you cannot or do not want to charge regularly, the comparison becomes much closer: the Camry's official 4.0 L/100 km is achieved without external electricity, while BYD's headline 1.1 L/100 km figure specifically assumes a sufficient battery state of charge.
MG4 Urban vs MG4 Australia: What is the Difference in 2026?
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The MG4 Urban and MG4 may share almost the same name, but Australian buyers should not think of the Urban as simply a cheaper trim level of the regular MG4. They are substantially different electric hatchbacks. The MG4 Urban uses front-wheel drive and comes with either a 43 kWh or 54 kWh LFP battery, while the current MG4 range uses a 64 kWh battery with rear-wheel drive in the Essence 64 or dual-motor all-wheel drive in the high-performance XPOWER. The differences extend to range, performance, platform, cabin packaging and price. If you are comparing the MG4 Urban vs MG4 in Australia, here is what you actually need to know.
