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Leapmotor B03X priced from A$26,990 in Australia
The electric SUV is due in Australian showrooms from November 2026, with limited-time drive-away offers starting at A$29,990.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-09
Zeekr to bring 007 GT electric shooting brake to Australia in Q4
The model, sold overseas as the 7GT, has already reached 16 European markets. Zeekr has not yet announced Australian pricing or specifications.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-08
LDV D90 regains diesel power with new Luxe flagship
The Australian seven-seat SUV adds a higher-output diesel and a better-equipped top trim, with $4,500 discounts available through October 31, 2026.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-07
Chery Details Stockman Plug-in Hybrid Pickup for Australia
The diesel-electric ute combines a 2.5-liter turbodiesel with a 34 kWh LFP battery, delivering 350 kW and up to 96 km of WLTP electric range.
Autocosmos Chile (Chile) · 2026-10-07
Chery Stockman Draws Australian Reservations Before Pricing Is Announced
The diesel plug-in hybrid pickup has attracted around 10,000 expressions of interest and nearly 2,000 pre-orders, putting pressure on Chery to meet expectations.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-07
Chery Stockman PHEV Pickup Rated at 476 PS, with Australian Deliveries Slated for February 2027
The diesel plug-in hybrid pairs a 2.5-litre engine with a 34 kWh battery and is expected to debut in China as the Rely Hi800.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-06
Leapmotor B03X Becomes Australia’s Lowest-Priced Electric SUV
The small Chinese crossover will arrive in Australian showrooms in November 2026, with two battery options and a starting price of A$26,990 before on-road costs.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-05
BYD defends Atto 2 plug-in hybrid’s low Australian price
The Atto 2 DM-i starts at A$24,990 before on-road costs, with a new A$25,990 drive-away offer. BYD says its value pricing has not meant cutting equipment or quality.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-03
Xpeng L03 Priced from A$41,900 in Australia
The 2027 mid-size SUV will be offered as a battery-electric model or an extended-range electric vehicle, with a claimed 1,017km combined range for the latter.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-03
Geely Battleship 700 PHEV SUV Set for Australia in 2027
The five-seat plug-in hybrid is due in the second half of 2027, with a claimed 1,128 PS and 170 km of WLTP electric range.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-02
Chery opens Australian reservations for Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute
The pickup is accepting fully refundable A$1,000 bookings ahead of its official price announcement, with Australia set to be its first market.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-02
Chery Stockman ute deliveries pushed to 2027 as reservations open
Australian buyers can reserve the diesel plug-in hybrid pickup with a refundable deposit and receive a gift card and servicing, while pricing remains undisclosed.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-01
Freelander 8 to bring Chery–JLR’s new brand to Australia in 2027
The large, range-extender SUV will lead the Freelander brand’s Australian and New Zealand debut. Local pricing and specifications have not been announced.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-09-30
LDV refreshes the T60 with a larger diesel and lower Australian pricing
The updated dual-cab 4x4 arrives in two trims, with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel, redesigned cabin and drive-away prices starting at A$39,989 for private buyers.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-09-30
Next BYD Atto 1 grows in size and switches to rear-wheel drive
The redesigned electric hatch gains a fifth seat, multi-link rear suspension and up to 340km of claimed WLTP range. An Australian launch has not been confirmed.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-09-28