Author: Matt Campbell

China’s Jetour brand will launch locally in 2027 and the boxy T2 mid-size SUV we’re reviewing here shall be a significant piece of its puzzle within the Australian market. Jetour is certainly one of Chery’s long list of brands, and while there could also be some shared componentry and technology between them, the T2 is clearly different to anything on sale here in the intervening time.Let’s talk through this five-seat SUV and where it’d fit available in the market when it arrives Down Under next 12 months.How much does the Jetour T2 cost?There are not any pricing or specification details available…

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Denza is about to go on the hunt for Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009 and Lexus LM buyers.The posh offshoot of Chinese mega brand BYD is bringing the D9 people mover to Australia as a luxury offering with some high-tech powertrain options on the table.At a preview drive in China I tested out the Denza D9 DM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and while it mightn’t seem like a cutting-edge option, the powertrain and drive experience were surprising.How much does the BYD Denza 9 cost?There isn’t a confirmation yet that the D9 is coming to Australia, but in China it’s priced between 339,800…

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Should you were to line up the all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan next to the prevailing model, you’d almost think they were made by different corporations. WATCH: Paul’s walkaround video of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan prototype The German carmaker’s third-generation mid-size SUV looks vastly different – rounder, more subtle in its design cues, and arguably more approachable than the edgy-looking model that got here before it. And after spending a while in the brand new Tiguan in Germany recently, we are able to confirm it’s also more practical, thoughtful, high-tech and likeable to drive, too. Here’s a preview of what to…

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