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PEUGEOT 508 GT SPORTSWAGON PLUG-IN HYBRID

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The Peugeot 508 has been on sale in Australia since July 2011. A mid-sized sedan or station wagon, it fitted into the space between the smaller 407 and larger 607, effectively replacing both cars. The current (second generation) 508 arrived here in August 2021, only available in the top-grade GT equipment level and featuring Peugeot’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The previous petrol-only variants were dropped from the range at the end of 2022 leaving just the more-expensive PHEVs. STYLING As has been the case throughout two body styles are… Read more

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ALFA ADDS A PHEV TO ITS TONALE RANGE

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Alfa Romeo has added a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its Tonale small SUV to the hybrid variants that arrived here last year. It sits below the mid-sized Stelvio SUV and joins the Giulia sedan in Alfa’s limited Australian range. Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 is a major step in Alfa’s electrification process with the Italian carmaker targeting 2016 for its first-ever fully-electric vehicle. Tonale PHEV is the most efficient Alfa Romeo ever, with approximately 60 km of all-electric range and 34 g/km of CO2 emissions. The Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4… Read more

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JEEP’S FIRST GRAND CHEROKEE PHEV IS ON ITS WAY

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In line with its “Zero Emission Freedom” policy, Jeep has released details of its first-ever electrified Grand Cherokee. Priced from $129,950 (plus on-roads), the Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe Plug-In Hybrid will arrive here in August to supplement the recently released fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee five and seven-seat variants. Reserve 4xe combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine with two electric motors and a 400-volt 17.3-kWh EV battery pack paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. There are two available 4×4 systems – Quadra-Trac I and Quadra-Trac II. Both 4×4 systems… Read more

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PEUGEOT 308 PLUG-IN HYBRID

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Peugeot’s GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) hatchback has become the fourth model to join the French carmaker’s 308 compact range. It joins the GT hatch, GT Premium hatch and GT Premium wagon petrol variants. First sold here in 2008 the 308 has never seriously challenged comparable models from Japan or South Korea for sales, but those loyal to the French brand have always loved it for its style, comfort and handling. The new 308 PHEV is Peugeot’s third plug-in petrol-electric hybrid, joining the 3008 GT Sport SUV and 508 Fastback… Read more

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MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS EXCEED PHEV

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Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross PHEV is a member of what we like to think of as the 100km club. It’s a fairly exclusive club because it costs a lot to get into and the benefits are at best fleeting. Based on the same powertrain as the Outlander PHEV, with both petrol and electric motors, claimed fuel consumption for the Eclipse Cross PHEV is a tiny 1.9L/100km. That’s an impressive figure, but the reality is to achieve this figure the vehicle needs to be recharged each and every 100km – otherwise the… Read more

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PEUGEOT ADDS A PLUG-IN HYBRID TO ITS 308 RANGE

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Peugeot Australia has released details of a new Plug-In Hybrid variant of its 308 small-medium hatchback. The 308 GT Sport hatchback PHEV joins the 308 GT hatch and GT Premium hatch and wagon models that were launched here in November 2022. It is the third electrified Peugeot model to arrive here alongside the 3008 GT Sport PHEV and 508 Fastback GT PHEV. Plug-In Hybrid versions of the 2008 small SUV and 508 Sportwagon will arrive later this year along with an all-electric e-Partner small van. Priced from $64,990 plus on-road… Read more

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UPDATES AND NEW VARIANT FOR MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS

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Mitsubishi has given its Eclipse Cross small-medium SUV a refresh for 2023 including a new variant called LS Black Edition and the availability of V2L technology to some of the plug-in hybrids. The Eclipse Cross LS Black Edition – it’s not a limited edition – is based on the LS grade. Priced at $1200 more it adds a black finish to the 18-inch alloy wheels, door mirrors and front and rear skid plates. Inside, the black theme continues on the touchscreen surround, dimple leather steering wheel and interior headlining and… Read more

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AUDI PUTS A PLUG IN THE Q5

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Audi has added a plug-in hybrid to its Q5 line-up of SUVs. Arriving in the second half of 2023, the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line will be available in both SUV and Sportback variants. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, together with an electric motor that puts out a combined 270kW of power and 500Nm of torque. With a seven-speed S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive with “ultra technology”, it sprints from 0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is a claimed 2.0L/100km… Read more

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KIA SORENTO HEV AWD GT-LINE

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Sorento is the largest of Kia’s SUVs and the only large, mainstream SUV to offer three different drivetrains — petrol, diesel and petrol-electric hybrid (as well as plug-in hybrid). Now in its fourth generation, it comes in four grades, but if you want a hybrid — and who doesn’t these days — the choice is GT-Line or GT-Line. You can however save yourself a bit of money by getting the front-drive version, instead of all-wheel drive. Design elements from other models include a new ‘shark fin’ element on its rear… Read more

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OUTLANDER PLUGS IN TO LIMITED ASPIRATIONS

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For those who think the switch from ‘dirty’ fossil fuels to ‘clean’ electric power is too severe. Flat battery; no go; range anxiety? Happily, there is a halfway house – hybrid power. Petrol / electric hybrid vehicles have been around for years – think Toyota Prius and Honda Insight – the former still on the streets, leading the way, especially in the fleet world such as that of taxis. In these vehicles an internal combustion engine is used to charge a battery, which feeds an electric motor, partially powering the… Read more