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1 week ago | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
While the naming of Mazda’s new large SUV architecture family can be a little confusing, to keep it simple, you can think of the CX-80 as a seven-seat version of the CX-60. In spite of its extra row of seats, though, the MY25 CX-80 range hits the road in Australia with a sharply-priced base model that actually undercuts the cheapest CX-60 variant, stacking up as a great, potential value proposition.
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3 weeks ago | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
While there’s more than a few striking design changes on offer, the 2025 Nissan Qashqai looks to be far more than a simple makeover. Instead, the MY25 Qashqai hits the road with some key equipment upgrades across the range and some clever technology improvements to bolster its position as one of Nissan’s best-sellers.
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2 months ago | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
It’s the largest of Toyota’s road-focussed passenger SUVs, offering a three-row cabin for families of seven that have made it one of the best-selling vehicles in the large SUV segment. For 2025, the Toyota Kluger range has moved to a hybrid-only lineup, giving buyers a generous serving of fuel efficiency for the large SUV package while maintaining a three-pronged range that caters for different budgets.
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2 months ago | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
The Tonale promises a sleek, Italian take on the small SUV segment aimed at reinvigorating the company’s presence in Australia with a younger demographic. Alfa’s Tonale range is split into three main variants, with a surprisingly affordable base model and a more premium version powered by a mild-hybrid engine, as well as this, the range-topper with a clever, fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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2 months ago | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
The MG ZS has fast become Australia’s best-selling small SUV, impressing buyers with its undeniable value proposition, long warranty and lengthy equipment lists for the price. In its latest form, MG has given the ZS range a styling makeover, more equipment and a new, fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain under the bonnet that makes it one of the most affordable hybrid SUVs on the market.
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2 months ago | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
It sits as a funky and futuristic van with an electric beating heart, a practical interior layout and a lengthy equipment list hoping to expand VW’s already substantial footprint in the passenger van segment. It promises to be a fun-loving family favourite thanks to its large platform while adding some much-needed pizzazz to the ever-growing world of battery-electric people movers - but is there enough substance underneath the styling? Ahead of the ID.
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2 months ago | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
The reshuffle comes alongside an updated EX40 arriving in Australia in the early stages of 2025, set to compete against some of the biggest names in the world of battery-powered compact SUVs.There’s also a new flagship variant known as the EX40 Black Edition joining the range, alongside a bigger battery offering more range in the base model, an expanded lineup and equipment additions for all members of the EX40 family.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
Fuel bills are a large and constant expense, particularly with a large family, meaning a fuel-efficient SUV can save you thousands over time. That’s why buyers are moving increasingly toward hybrid versions of their favourite SUV platforms, as well as some new entrants that bundle together family-friendly practicality with a fuel-efficient engine. In the interest of variety, we’re going to look deeper than just the compact SUV segment, which would otherwise dominate our list on fuel efficiency.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
Dealers are well aware of this. Not all, but many dealerships and salespeople aim to prey on this mix of excitement and uncertainty and can push you into a more expensive package than you might have first planned. To help you search for a brand-new car, we’ve compiled a list of ten of our most important money-saving tips for car buyers. With this list, you can approach the dealership with confidence and be ready for some of the pressing questions that might otherwise lead less savvy buyers astray.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
onlineauto.com.au | Alexi Falson
The EV9 also plays a key role in expanding Kia’s footing in the battery-electric segment, with the EV9 Earth aiming to make things more accessible within Kia’s flagship electric SUV lineup. Kia’s EV9 range is split into three main variants, an entry-level ‘Air’ version, the range-topping ‘GT-Line’ flagship and this, the mid-range EV9 Earth, which may well prove itself as the goldilocks variant of the range.
