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November 19, 2024

MG ZS Hybrid Plus first drive: New drivetrain adds dollars, makes sense

November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG ZS Hybrid Plus first drive: New drivetrain adds dollars, makes sense

As much as petrol-electrics without plugs are but a first step into the future, in the ‘now’ they’re the favoured consumer choice. Given that, this one seems well-timed.

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November 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS, MG NZ, SAIC, MG 3, hybrid
September 13, 2024

GWM Tank 500/ Cannon Alpha PHEV, Ora Lightning first drive: Plugs for play

September 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GWM Tank 500/ Cannon Alpha PHEV, Ora Lightning first drive: Plugs for play

Hybrids and full electric have been this make’s thing. Now it’s considering adding the step between those technologies.

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September 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
GWM
Ora, Cannon Alpha, Tank 500, PHEV, hybrid, EV, GWM NZ, Steve Maciver
November 23, 2023

Hyundai Kona petrol first drive: Mostly more of everything

November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hyundai Kona petrol first drive: Mostly more of everything

In its first wave pump-reliant representation, this compact sports utility appeals more on look more than feel, but it’s a big step up all the same.

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November 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kona, Hyundai NZ, Electric, EV, Charlie Cowperthwaite, Clean Car, hybrid
October 16, 2023

Suzuki S-Cross hybrid first drive: Never say die

October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki S-Cross hybrid first drive: Never say die

A year on from getting a facelift, this well-established model receives a heart transplant.

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October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
S-Cross, hybrid, Vitara, Swift, Clean Car Standard, Suzuki New Zealand
March 17, 2023

Suzuki Vitara hybrid first drive: Sparking up an old stager

March 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Vitara hybrid first drive: Sparking up an old stager

A 48 volt system adds extra zap, but is it enough to utterly re-energise this well-established compact sports utility wagon?

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March 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Vitara, hybrid, Suzuki New Zealand
October 17, 2022

Toyota Corolla Cross first drive review: New job for old faithful

October 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota Corolla Cross first drive review: New job for old faithful

Dressed for outdoorsy undertaking, more realistically tailored for urban adventuring … a thematic we’ve surely now become well-used to is one Toyota plays to full advantage with its Corolla Cross.

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October 17, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Corolla, hybrid, CVT, Toyota NZ, AWD
June 10, 2021

Land Cruiser 300 Series first drive review: New, still familiar

June 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Land Cruiser 300 Series first drive review: New, still familiar

Toyota’s latest all-conditions SUV made its global debut today. Here’s how it goes on New Zealand roads.

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June 10, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser, 300 Series, Toyota New Zealand, diesel, hybrid
June 08, 2021

Toyota Highlander first drive review: From drinking chump to sipping champ

June 08, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota Highlander first drive review: From drinking chump to sipping champ

The new hybrid doesn’t quite have the V6’s oomph, but you can’t help but be impressed by the other-worldly efficiency.

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June 08, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Highlander, hybrid, Toyota New Zealand, all wheel drive
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