Latest news with #2025CarExpertChoice
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Electrified Ute
The GWM Cannon Alpha has been named Australia's best electrified ute in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out two electrified dual-cab finalists – the plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 and the all-electric LDV e-T60. The Ford Ranger PHEV was launched too late to qualify, while fresh electric and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) entrants such as the LDV eTerron 9 aren't yet available. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. When it comes to electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid utes in Australia, there aren't many… but that doesn't mean the Cannon Alpha PHEV wins by default. It has impressive off-road capability thanks to front and rear differential locks and a proper four-wheel drive system with low range, plus a full 3500kg towing capacity, while offering a luxurious cabin with plenty of kit and sharp pricing. To top it off, it offers the impressively low fuel consumption and relatively long electric range expected of a PHEV ute. That's why it takes this award. 2025 CarExpert Choice: Best Electrified Ute Winner – GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Finalist – BYD Shark 6 Finalist – LDV e-T60 To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Electrified Ute
The GWM Cannon Alpha has been named Australia's best electrified ute in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out two electrified dual-cab finalists – the plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 and the all-electric LDV e-T60. The Ford Ranger PHEV was launched too late to qualify, while fresh electric and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) entrants such as the LDV eTerron 9 aren't yet available. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert When it comes to electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid utes in Australia, there aren't many… but that doesn't mean the Cannon Alpha PHEV wins by default. It has impressive off-road capability thanks to front and rear differential locks and a proper four-wheel drive system with low range, plus a full 3500kg towing capacity, while offering a luxurious cabin with plenty of kit and sharp pricing. To top it off, it offers the impressively low fuel consumption and relatively long electric range expected of a PHEV ute. That's why it takes this award. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Winner – GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Finalist – BYD Shark 6 Finalist – LDV e-T60 To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the GWM Cannon Alpha showroom
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Ute
The Ford Ranger has been named Australia's best ute in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out the GWM Cannon and Volkswagen Amarok. Australia's top-selling ute deserves its immense popularity, because it's a good thing. There's the wide range as expected of a ute in Australia, with cab/chassis and pickup configurations, plus single-, super- and dual-cab body styles, and multiple engines. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert But Ford has gone above and beyond most of its rivals, additionally offering a smooth and powerful turbo-diesel V6 engine, as well as a highly capable, high-performance Raptor flagship packing a twin-turbo petrol V6. Ford has also recently introduced a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Ranger was engineered in Australia, and it shows in its class-leading driving dynamics that make it pleasant to live with. Also aiding this are its thoroughly modern in-car tech and a comfortable interior. But with competitive payload and towing capacity figures, it's also a capable workhorse – exactly what you need from a ute. The Ranger launched back in 2022, but it remains a class-leader, and Ford has subsequently broadened its appeal with more variants like the luxurious Platinum and rugged Tremor. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Winner – Ford Ranger Finalist – GWM Cannon Finalist – Volkswagen Amarok To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Ute
The Ford Ranger has been named Australia's best ute in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out the GWM Cannon and Volkswagen Amarok. Australia's top-selling ute deserves its immense popularity, because it's a good thing. There's the wide range as expected of a ute in Australia, with cab/chassis and pickup configurations, plus single-, super- and dual-cab body styles, and multiple engines. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. But Ford has gone above and beyond most of its rivals, additionally offering a smooth and powerful turbo-diesel V6 engine, as well as a highly capable, high-performance Raptor flagship packing a twin-turbo petrol V6. Ford has also recently introduced a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Ranger was engineered in Australia, and it shows in its class-leading driving dynamics that make it pleasant to live with. Also aiding this are its thoroughly modern in-car tech and a comfortable interior. But with competitive payload and towing capacity figures, it's also a capable workhorse – exactly what you need from a ute. The Ranger launched back in 2022, but it remains a class-leader, and Ford has subsequently broadened its appeal with more variants like the luxurious Platinum and rugged Tremor. 2025 CarExpert Choice: Best Ute To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here.
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable EV
The MG 4 hatchback has been named Australia's best affordable electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out the BYD Dolphin hatch and BYD Atto 3 mid-size SUV. The MG 4 is one of the cheapest EVs on the market, but it didn't simply win this because of a low price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Its driving dynamics belie its price tag, with agile handling aided by its rear-wheel drive layout – a point of distinction from some of its most direct rivals. Performance is peppy even at the base level, but you can step up to the blisteringly fast XPower flagship if you so desire. Not only is the MG 4 a good steer, it has a comfortable ride and a quiet, roomy cabin. Throw in one of the very best warranties in the business, and the MG 4 shapes as not only a compelling alternative to its electric rivals, but to combustion-powered and hybrid small cars too. 2025 CarExpert Choice: Best Affordable EV To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here.
