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The Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Great Wall Motor's first supercar to have a 4.0L V8 plug-in hybrid?
GREAT WALL MOTOR (GWM) has officially revealed a glimpse of its first-ever supercar, marking a bold entry into the high-performance automotive segment. Unveiled by Chairman Wei Jianjun on the company's 35th anniversary, the yet-to-be-named model is set to feature a self-developed 4.0-litre V8 engine paired with a plug-in hybrid system, positioning it as a formidable contender against BYD's all-electric Yangwang U9. The teaser image, shared on Wei Jianjun's official Weibo account, showcases the prototype cloaked in a black film, with the GWM chairman and company executives gathered around it. Though heavily covered, the car's long proportions, sloped bonnet, and muscular rear haunches suggest a mid- or rear-mounted engine layout. Prominent air intakes situated in front of the rear fenders reinforce expectations of a performance-focused design. The only difference between the U9 and this is that this does not feature the huge swan neck spoiler. The supercar has been in development for several years, with reports tracing its origins back to 2021. GWM formally committed to the project in January 2025, during its general meeting, which also marked the initiation of a new luxury division internally codenamed 'BG'. That same month, the company filed a new trademark, '自信汽车' (Zixin Qiche or 'Confidence Auto'), with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), signalling a new direction under a premium sub-brand. Further confirmation of the project came in April 2025, when GWM's Chief Technology Officer, Wu Huixiao, disclosed that the company had been consistently developing the supercar for five years. She noted that a significant portion of that time was devoted to balancing engineering ambition with cost control, an indication of the company's strategic planning to ensure feasibility without compromising on performance or innovation. The powertrain at the heart of this supercar is GWM's proprietary 4.0-litre V8 engine. While detailed performance specifications remain undisclosed, the V8 will be paired with an electric component as part of a plug-in hybrid setup, offering both high output and extended efficiency, in line with the latest trends in hybrid supercar engineering. Though GWM has yet to release full details, the vehicle is expected to enter the Chinese domestic market at a price exceeding one million yuan. This places it directly in competition with the BYD Yangwang U9, which has garnered attention for its quad-motor setup delivering 1,287hp and 1,680Nm of torque.
The Advertiser
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
BYD's Yangwang luxury brand is going global, under consideration for Australia
China's BYD has confirmed plans to launch its ultra-premium Yangwang brand – which makes the 'jumping' U9 electric supercar – in Europe as a rival to Porsche, Bentley and Jaguar. Speaking to Autocar, BYD vice president Stella Li said, "Our plan is that we bring Yangwang to Europe", with the British publication suggesting the EV (electric vehicle) brand's launch sometime after the Denza brand's 2026 Europe kick-off. It's the first market outside of China and Hong Kong where the Yangwang brand is launching. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. ABOVE: Yangwang U9 Formed in 2022, Yangwang sits atop BYD's brand hierarchy and features the automaker giant's most expensive, exclusive and luxurious models. This currently includes the 'jumping' 960kW U9 electric supercar, quad-motor U7 electric sedan and the amphibious U8 large SUV, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). While not yet locked in for Australia, the local BYD office wouldn't rule out the Yangwang luxury brand for local showrooms when asked by CarExpert, and the U8 off-roader has been spied testing in the Australian outback and displayed in local showrooms. ABOVE: Yangwang U8 The U8's price in China converts to $234,679 before on-road costs, the highest price for a Chinese-made vehicle at the time (since overtaken by the U9). It would therefore break new ground for a Chinese brand here, too. Right-hand drive production of the U8 – which is even bigger than a Toyota LandCruiser – started in late 2024, making an Australian launch more feasible. The U8 was shown to Australian media on a recent trip to China, suggesting it – and the Yangwang brand – may be heading here. ABOVE: Yangwang U7 Earlier this year, BYD told CarExpert "Nothing's off the table" when it comes to the models it's considering for Australia from BYD and any of its brands, which comprise Denza, Fangchengbao and Yangwang. Of these, BYD Australia has confirmed Denza will be offered in Australia with a planned launch set for late 2025 – and has also suggested some Fangchengbao models will be offered here under the Denza name. Denza sits above BYD in the brand's portfolio as a premium offering, but Yangwang is designed to compete in a more expensive, ultra-exclusive territory against the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin. BYD has not yet officially confirmed which Denza models will be sold in Australia but has previously invited media to drive the Z9 GT – a Porsche Taycan-rivalling grand tourer offered with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains in China. ABOVE: Denza Z9 GT Denza also makes the Range Rover-rivalling U9 large SUV and the D9 luxury people-mover – a rival to the Zeekr 009 which went on sale in Australia earlier this year – both offered with hybrid and EV powertrain choices. A rival to Geely-owned Zeekr, Denza's launch will follow that of SAIC Motor's IM Motors brand – officially named 'IM presented by MG' – which opened its order books in Australia in June 2025. MORE: Denza brand locked in for Australia MORE: BYD's electric hypercar can jump on its own – but why? Content originally sourced from: China's BYD has confirmed plans to launch its ultra-premium Yangwang brand – which makes the 'jumping' U9 electric supercar – in Europe as a rival to Porsche, Bentley and Jaguar. Speaking to Autocar, BYD vice president Stella Li said, "Our plan is that we bring Yangwang to Europe", with the British publication suggesting the EV (electric vehicle) brand's launch sometime after the Denza brand's 2026 Europe kick-off. It's the first market outside of China and Hong Kong where the Yangwang brand is launching. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. ABOVE: Yangwang U9 Formed in 2022, Yangwang sits atop BYD's brand hierarchy and features the automaker giant's most expensive, exclusive and luxurious models. This currently includes the 'jumping' 960kW U9 electric supercar, quad-motor U7 electric sedan and the amphibious U8 large SUV, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). While not yet locked in for Australia, the local BYD office wouldn't rule out the Yangwang luxury brand for local showrooms when asked by CarExpert, and the U8 off-roader has been spied testing in the Australian outback and displayed in local showrooms. ABOVE: Yangwang U8 The U8's price in China converts to $234,679 before on-road costs, the highest price for a Chinese-made vehicle at the time (since overtaken by the U9). It would therefore break new ground for a Chinese brand here, too. Right-hand drive production of the U8 – which is even bigger than a Toyota LandCruiser – started in late 2024, making an Australian launch more feasible. The U8 was shown to Australian media on a recent trip to China, suggesting it – and the Yangwang brand – may be heading here. ABOVE: Yangwang U7 Earlier this year, BYD told CarExpert "Nothing's off the table" when it comes to the models it's considering for Australia from BYD and any of its brands, which comprise Denza, Fangchengbao and Yangwang. Of these, BYD Australia has confirmed Denza will be offered in Australia with a planned launch set for late 2025 – and has also suggested some Fangchengbao models will be offered here under the Denza name. Denza sits above BYD in the brand's portfolio as a premium offering, but Yangwang is designed to compete in a more expensive, ultra-exclusive territory against the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin. BYD has not yet officially confirmed which Denza models will be sold in Australia but has previously invited media to drive the Z9 GT – a Porsche Taycan-rivalling grand tourer offered with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains in China. ABOVE: Denza Z9 GT Denza also makes the Range Rover-rivalling U9 large SUV and the D9 luxury people-mover – a rival to the Zeekr 009 which went on sale in Australia earlier this year – both offered with hybrid and EV powertrain choices. A rival to Geely-owned Zeekr, Denza's launch will follow that of SAIC Motor's IM Motors brand – officially named 'IM presented by MG' – which opened its order books in Australia in June 2025. MORE: Denza brand locked in for Australia MORE: BYD's electric hypercar can jump on its own – but why? Content originally sourced from: China's BYD has confirmed plans to launch its ultra-premium Yangwang brand – which makes the 'jumping' U9 electric supercar – in Europe as a rival to Porsche, Bentley and Jaguar. Speaking to Autocar, BYD vice president Stella Li said, "Our plan is that we bring Yangwang to Europe", with the British publication suggesting the EV (electric vehicle) brand's launch sometime after the Denza brand's 2026 Europe kick-off. It's the first market outside of China and Hong Kong where the Yangwang brand is launching. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. ABOVE: Yangwang U9 Formed in 2022, Yangwang sits atop BYD's brand hierarchy and features the automaker giant's most expensive, exclusive and luxurious models. This currently includes the 'jumping' 960kW U9 electric supercar, quad-motor U7 electric sedan and the amphibious U8 large SUV, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). While not yet locked in for Australia, the local BYD office wouldn't rule out the Yangwang luxury brand for local showrooms when asked by CarExpert, and the U8 off-roader has been spied testing in the Australian outback and displayed in local showrooms. ABOVE: Yangwang U8 The U8's price in China converts to $234,679 before on-road costs, the highest price for a Chinese-made vehicle at the time (since overtaken by the U9). It would therefore break new ground for a Chinese brand here, too. Right-hand drive production of the U8 – which is even bigger than a Toyota LandCruiser – started in late 2024, making an Australian launch more feasible. The U8 was shown to Australian media on a recent trip to China, suggesting it – and the Yangwang brand – may be heading here. ABOVE: Yangwang U7 Earlier this year, BYD told CarExpert "Nothing's off the table" when it comes to the models it's considering for Australia from BYD and any of its brands, which comprise Denza, Fangchengbao and Yangwang. Of these, BYD Australia has confirmed Denza will be offered in Australia with a planned launch set for late 2025 – and has also suggested some Fangchengbao models will be offered here under the Denza name. Denza sits above BYD in the brand's portfolio as a premium offering, but Yangwang is designed to compete in a more expensive, ultra-exclusive territory against the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin. BYD has not yet officially confirmed which Denza models will be sold in Australia but has previously invited media to drive the Z9 GT – a Porsche Taycan-rivalling grand tourer offered with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains in China. ABOVE: Denza Z9 GT Denza also makes the Range Rover-rivalling U9 large SUV and the D9 luxury people-mover – a rival to the Zeekr 009 which went on sale in Australia earlier this year – both offered with hybrid and EV powertrain choices. A rival to Geely-owned Zeekr, Denza's launch will follow that of SAIC Motor's IM Motors brand – officially named 'IM presented by MG' – which opened its order books in Australia in June 2025. MORE: Denza brand locked in for Australia MORE: BYD's electric hypercar can jump on its own – but why? Content originally sourced from: China's BYD has confirmed plans to launch its ultra-premium Yangwang brand – which makes the 'jumping' U9 electric supercar – in Europe as a rival to Porsche, Bentley and Jaguar. Speaking to Autocar, BYD vice president Stella Li said, "Our plan is that we bring Yangwang to Europe", with the British publication suggesting the EV (electric vehicle) brand's launch sometime after the Denza brand's 2026 Europe kick-off. It's the first market outside of China and Hong Kong where the Yangwang brand is launching. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. ABOVE: Yangwang U9 Formed in 2022, Yangwang sits atop BYD's brand hierarchy and features the automaker giant's most expensive, exclusive and luxurious models. This currently includes the 'jumping' 960kW U9 electric supercar, quad-motor U7 electric sedan and the amphibious U8 large SUV, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). While not yet locked in for Australia, the local BYD office wouldn't rule out the Yangwang luxury brand for local showrooms when asked by CarExpert, and the U8 off-roader has been spied testing in the Australian outback and displayed in local showrooms. ABOVE: Yangwang U8 The U8's price in China converts to $234,679 before on-road costs, the highest price for a Chinese-made vehicle at the time (since overtaken by the U9). It would therefore break new ground for a Chinese brand here, too. Right-hand drive production of the U8 – which is even bigger than a Toyota LandCruiser – started in late 2024, making an Australian launch more feasible. The U8 was shown to Australian media on a recent trip to China, suggesting it – and the Yangwang brand – may be heading here. ABOVE: Yangwang U7 Earlier this year, BYD told CarExpert "Nothing's off the table" when it comes to the models it's considering for Australia from BYD and any of its brands, which comprise Denza, Fangchengbao and Yangwang. Of these, BYD Australia has confirmed Denza will be offered in Australia with a planned launch set for late 2025 – and has also suggested some Fangchengbao models will be offered here under the Denza name. Denza sits above BYD in the brand's portfolio as a premium offering, but Yangwang is designed to compete in a more expensive, ultra-exclusive territory against the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin. BYD has not yet officially confirmed which Denza models will be sold in Australia but has previously invited media to drive the Z9 GT – a Porsche Taycan-rivalling grand tourer offered with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains in China. ABOVE: Denza Z9 GT Denza also makes the Range Rover-rivalling U9 large SUV and the D9 luxury people-mover – a rival to the Zeekr 009 which went on sale in Australia earlier this year – both offered with hybrid and EV powertrain choices. A rival to Geely-owned Zeekr, Denza's launch will follow that of SAIC Motor's IM Motors brand – officially named 'IM presented by MG' – which opened its order books in Australia in June 2025. MORE: Denza brand locked in for Australia MORE: BYD's electric hypercar can jump on its own – but why? Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Is it legal for auto brands to make you service your car at their dealers to keep your warranty?
More auto brands in Australia are offering extended new-vehicle warranties on the condition that owners have their cars serviced only by official dealership workshops. MG is the latest brand to force customers to service their vehicle within its own dealer network to receive the Chinese brand's full 10-year/200,000km warranty, which was implemented in August 2024 without such a condition. For vehicles purchased from July 1, 2025, if customers don't service their vehicle at an MG dealership, they only receive the brand's standard seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. MG recently also announced a reduced seven-year/200,000km warranty for private buyers of its commercial vehicles including the upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute – due on sale in Australia later this year – and only a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for customers who choose to service their vehicle elsewhere. This drops further to five years or 160,000km (once again whichever comes first) if the U9 is being pressed into commercial use. Similarly, Nissan and Mitsubishi also offer 10-year extended warranties for their new vehicles on the condition that buyers service the vehicle at their respective brands' dealerships (limited to 300,000km by Nissan and 200,000km by Mitsubishi). Owners who service elsewhere are only offered a five-year warranty, with Mitsubishi's standard warranty also limited to 100,000km but Nissan's stipulating no mileage limit. However, the practice is perfectly legal, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). 'Manufacturer warranties can come with conditions, such as conditions on servicing or repairs,' an ACCC spokesperson told CarExpert. 'Manufacturers may offer such warranties as a selling point to differentiate the products they are selling.' Such conditions can only be deemed illegal if they are anti-competitive – something Mitsubishi ensured would not be the case when it introduced its 10-year 'Diamond Advantage' warranty in 2020. The automaker applied for an exemption from the ACCC, which evaluated Mitsubishi's warranty conditions, definition of servicing centres and whether the conditions were anti-competitive. The ACCC deemed Mitsubishi's extended warranty is not anti-competitive, enabling Mitsubishi to offer it to consumers and remain protected from legal action by the ACCC's 'exemption'. It gives the manufacturer the right to not offer a longer warranty unless its chosen conditions — in this case servicing — are met. 'Warranties are extra promises that a business can choose to make on top of the consumer guarantees,' said an ACCC spokesperson. However, both standard warranties and extended warranties — whether customers pay extra for them or they're attached to servicing conditions — are separate from the 'automatic guarantees' that protect buyers under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This means auto brands can include the condition of servicing with their extended and even standard warranties, without any impact on consumer rights even if the vehicle is serviced by an independent workshop. 'Under the Australian Consumer Law, when consumers buy products and services they come with automatic guarantees. These include that products are fit for purpose and are of acceptable quality,' said the ACCC. The key point here is that 'consumer guarantees', as the ACCC describes them, are not the same as standard or extended warranties. 'Consumer guarantees are automatic and can't be taken away,' says the ACCC. If they are, penalties can be enforced — including hefty fines. Mazda Australia was fined $11.5 million in January 2024 after a Federal Court appeal was dismissed, because it was deemed to have failed to 'apply the consumer guarantee provisions of the Australian Consumer Law'. In 2018, Ford Australia was made to pay $10 million — the maximum fine possible at the time — for 'unconscionable' conduct towards customers who encountered faulty Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmissions in Focus, Fiesta and Mondeo vehicles. The ACCC told CarExpert: 'The consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law may continue to apply after a manufacturer warranty period has expired, and regardless of whether an independent operator has serviced or repaired the product.'
The Advertiser
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Is it legal for auto brands to make you service your car at their dealers to keep your warranty?
More auto brands in Australia are offering extended new-vehicle warranties on the condition that owners have their cars serviced only by official dealership workshops. MG is the latest brand to force customers to service their vehicle within its own dealer network to receive the Chinese brand's full 10-year/200,000km warranty, which was implemented in August 2024 without such a condition. For vehicles purchased from July 1, 2025, if customers don't service their vehicle at an MG dealership, they only receive the brand's standard seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. MG recently also announced a reduced seven-year/200,000km warranty for private buyers of its commercial vehicles including the upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute – due on sale in Australia later this year – and only a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for customers who choose to service their vehicle elsewhere. This drops further to five years or 160,000km (once again whichever comes first) if the U9 is being pressed into commercial use. Similarly, Nissan and Mitsubishi also offer 10-year extended warranties for their new vehicles on the condition that buyers service the vehicle at their respective brands' dealerships (limited to 300,000km by Nissan and 200,000km by Mitsubishi). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Owners who service elsewhere are only offered a five-year warranty, with Mitsubishi's standard warranty also limited to 100,000km but Nissan's stipulating no mileage limit. However, the practice is perfectly legal, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). "Manufacturer warranties can come with conditions, such as conditions on servicing or repairs," an ACCC spokesperson told CarExpert. "Manufacturers may offer such warranties as a selling point to differentiate the products they are selling." Such conditions can only be deemed illegal if they are anti-competitive – something Mitsubishi ensured would not be the case when it introduced its 10-year 'Diamond Advantage' warranty in 2020. The automaker applied for an exemption from the ACCC, which evaluated Mitsubishi's warranty conditions, definition of servicing centres and whether the conditions were anti-competitive. The ACCC deemed Mitsubishi's extended warranty is not anti-competitive, enabling Mitsubishi to offer it to consumers and remain protected from legal action by the ACCC's 'exemption'. It gives the manufacturer the right to not offer a longer warranty unless its chosen conditions – in this case servicing – are met. "Warranties are extra promises that a business can choose to make on top of the consumer guarantees," said an ACCC spokesperson. However, both standard warranties and extended warranties – whether customers pay extra for them or they're attached to servicing conditions – are separate from the 'automatic guarantees' that protect buyers under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This means auto brands can include the condition of servicing with their extended and even standard warranties, without any impact on consumer rights even if the vehicle is serviced by an independent workshop. "Under the Australian Consumer Law, when consumers buy products and services they come with automatic guarantees. These include that products are fit for purpose and are of acceptable quality," said the ACCC. The key point here is that 'consumer guarantees', as the ACCC describes them, are not the same as standard or extended warranties. "Consumer guarantees are automatic and can't be taken away," says the ACCC. If they are, penalties can be enforced – including hefty fines. Mazda Australia was fined $11.5 million in January 2024 after a Federal Court appeal was dismissed, because it was deemed to have failed to "apply the consumer guarantee provisions of the Australian Consumer Law". In 2018, Ford Australia was made to pay $10 million – the maximum fine possible at the time – for 'unconscionable' conduct towards customers who encountered faulty Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmissions in Focus, Fiesta and Mondeo vehicles. The ACCC told CarExpert: "The consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law may continue to apply after a manufacturer warranty period has expired, and regardless of whether an independent operator has serviced or repaired the product." MORE: Which brands offer the nest new car warranties in Australia? Content originally sourced from: More auto brands in Australia are offering extended new-vehicle warranties on the condition that owners have their cars serviced only by official dealership workshops. MG is the latest brand to force customers to service their vehicle within its own dealer network to receive the Chinese brand's full 10-year/200,000km warranty, which was implemented in August 2024 without such a condition. For vehicles purchased from July 1, 2025, if customers don't service their vehicle at an MG dealership, they only receive the brand's standard seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. MG recently also announced a reduced seven-year/200,000km warranty for private buyers of its commercial vehicles including the upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute – due on sale in Australia later this year – and only a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for customers who choose to service their vehicle elsewhere. This drops further to five years or 160,000km (once again whichever comes first) if the U9 is being pressed into commercial use. Similarly, Nissan and Mitsubishi also offer 10-year extended warranties for their new vehicles on the condition that buyers service the vehicle at their respective brands' dealerships (limited to 300,000km by Nissan and 200,000km by Mitsubishi). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Owners who service elsewhere are only offered a five-year warranty, with Mitsubishi's standard warranty also limited to 100,000km but Nissan's stipulating no mileage limit. However, the practice is perfectly legal, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). "Manufacturer warranties can come with conditions, such as conditions on servicing or repairs," an ACCC spokesperson told CarExpert. "Manufacturers may offer such warranties as a selling point to differentiate the products they are selling." Such conditions can only be deemed illegal if they are anti-competitive – something Mitsubishi ensured would not be the case when it introduced its 10-year 'Diamond Advantage' warranty in 2020. The automaker applied for an exemption from the ACCC, which evaluated Mitsubishi's warranty conditions, definition of servicing centres and whether the conditions were anti-competitive. The ACCC deemed Mitsubishi's extended warranty is not anti-competitive, enabling Mitsubishi to offer it to consumers and remain protected from legal action by the ACCC's 'exemption'. It gives the manufacturer the right to not offer a longer warranty unless its chosen conditions – in this case servicing – are met. "Warranties are extra promises that a business can choose to make on top of the consumer guarantees," said an ACCC spokesperson. However, both standard warranties and extended warranties – whether customers pay extra for them or they're attached to servicing conditions – are separate from the 'automatic guarantees' that protect buyers under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This means auto brands can include the condition of servicing with their extended and even standard warranties, without any impact on consumer rights even if the vehicle is serviced by an independent workshop. "Under the Australian Consumer Law, when consumers buy products and services they come with automatic guarantees. These include that products are fit for purpose and are of acceptable quality," said the ACCC. The key point here is that 'consumer guarantees', as the ACCC describes them, are not the same as standard or extended warranties. "Consumer guarantees are automatic and can't be taken away," says the ACCC. If they are, penalties can be enforced – including hefty fines. Mazda Australia was fined $11.5 million in January 2024 after a Federal Court appeal was dismissed, because it was deemed to have failed to "apply the consumer guarantee provisions of the Australian Consumer Law". In 2018, Ford Australia was made to pay $10 million – the maximum fine possible at the time – for 'unconscionable' conduct towards customers who encountered faulty Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmissions in Focus, Fiesta and Mondeo vehicles. The ACCC told CarExpert: "The consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law may continue to apply after a manufacturer warranty period has expired, and regardless of whether an independent operator has serviced or repaired the product." MORE: Which brands offer the nest new car warranties in Australia? Content originally sourced from: More auto brands in Australia are offering extended new-vehicle warranties on the condition that owners have their cars serviced only by official dealership workshops. MG is the latest brand to force customers to service their vehicle within its own dealer network to receive the Chinese brand's full 10-year/200,000km warranty, which was implemented in August 2024 without such a condition. For vehicles purchased from July 1, 2025, if customers don't service their vehicle at an MG dealership, they only receive the brand's standard seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. MG recently also announced a reduced seven-year/200,000km warranty for private buyers of its commercial vehicles including the upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute – due on sale in Australia later this year – and only a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for customers who choose to service their vehicle elsewhere. This drops further to five years or 160,000km (once again whichever comes first) if the U9 is being pressed into commercial use. Similarly, Nissan and Mitsubishi also offer 10-year extended warranties for their new vehicles on the condition that buyers service the vehicle at their respective brands' dealerships (limited to 300,000km by Nissan and 200,000km by Mitsubishi). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Owners who service elsewhere are only offered a five-year warranty, with Mitsubishi's standard warranty also limited to 100,000km but Nissan's stipulating no mileage limit. However, the practice is perfectly legal, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). "Manufacturer warranties can come with conditions, such as conditions on servicing or repairs," an ACCC spokesperson told CarExpert. "Manufacturers may offer such warranties as a selling point to differentiate the products they are selling." Such conditions can only be deemed illegal if they are anti-competitive – something Mitsubishi ensured would not be the case when it introduced its 10-year 'Diamond Advantage' warranty in 2020. The automaker applied for an exemption from the ACCC, which evaluated Mitsubishi's warranty conditions, definition of servicing centres and whether the conditions were anti-competitive. The ACCC deemed Mitsubishi's extended warranty is not anti-competitive, enabling Mitsubishi to offer it to consumers and remain protected from legal action by the ACCC's 'exemption'. It gives the manufacturer the right to not offer a longer warranty unless its chosen conditions – in this case servicing – are met. "Warranties are extra promises that a business can choose to make on top of the consumer guarantees," said an ACCC spokesperson. However, both standard warranties and extended warranties – whether customers pay extra for them or they're attached to servicing conditions – are separate from the 'automatic guarantees' that protect buyers under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This means auto brands can include the condition of servicing with their extended and even standard warranties, without any impact on consumer rights even if the vehicle is serviced by an independent workshop. "Under the Australian Consumer Law, when consumers buy products and services they come with automatic guarantees. These include that products are fit for purpose and are of acceptable quality," said the ACCC. The key point here is that 'consumer guarantees', as the ACCC describes them, are not the same as standard or extended warranties. "Consumer guarantees are automatic and can't be taken away," says the ACCC. If they are, penalties can be enforced – including hefty fines. Mazda Australia was fined $11.5 million in January 2024 after a Federal Court appeal was dismissed, because it was deemed to have failed to "apply the consumer guarantee provisions of the Australian Consumer Law". In 2018, Ford Australia was made to pay $10 million – the maximum fine possible at the time – for 'unconscionable' conduct towards customers who encountered faulty Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmissions in Focus, Fiesta and Mondeo vehicles. The ACCC told CarExpert: "The consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law may continue to apply after a manufacturer warranty period has expired, and regardless of whether an independent operator has serviced or repaired the product." MORE: Which brands offer the nest new car warranties in Australia? Content originally sourced from: More auto brands in Australia are offering extended new-vehicle warranties on the condition that owners have their cars serviced only by official dealership workshops. MG is the latest brand to force customers to service their vehicle within its own dealer network to receive the Chinese brand's full 10-year/200,000km warranty, which was implemented in August 2024 without such a condition. For vehicles purchased from July 1, 2025, if customers don't service their vehicle at an MG dealership, they only receive the brand's standard seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. MG recently also announced a reduced seven-year/200,000km warranty for private buyers of its commercial vehicles including the upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute – due on sale in Australia later this year – and only a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for customers who choose to service their vehicle elsewhere. This drops further to five years or 160,000km (once again whichever comes first) if the U9 is being pressed into commercial use. Similarly, Nissan and Mitsubishi also offer 10-year extended warranties for their new vehicles on the condition that buyers service the vehicle at their respective brands' dealerships (limited to 300,000km by Nissan and 200,000km by Mitsubishi). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Owners who service elsewhere are only offered a five-year warranty, with Mitsubishi's standard warranty also limited to 100,000km but Nissan's stipulating no mileage limit. However, the practice is perfectly legal, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). "Manufacturer warranties can come with conditions, such as conditions on servicing or repairs," an ACCC spokesperson told CarExpert. "Manufacturers may offer such warranties as a selling point to differentiate the products they are selling." Such conditions can only be deemed illegal if they are anti-competitive – something Mitsubishi ensured would not be the case when it introduced its 10-year 'Diamond Advantage' warranty in 2020. The automaker applied for an exemption from the ACCC, which evaluated Mitsubishi's warranty conditions, definition of servicing centres and whether the conditions were anti-competitive. The ACCC deemed Mitsubishi's extended warranty is not anti-competitive, enabling Mitsubishi to offer it to consumers and remain protected from legal action by the ACCC's 'exemption'. It gives the manufacturer the right to not offer a longer warranty unless its chosen conditions – in this case servicing – are met. "Warranties are extra promises that a business can choose to make on top of the consumer guarantees," said an ACCC spokesperson. However, both standard warranties and extended warranties – whether customers pay extra for them or they're attached to servicing conditions – are separate from the 'automatic guarantees' that protect buyers under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This means auto brands can include the condition of servicing with their extended and even standard warranties, without any impact on consumer rights even if the vehicle is serviced by an independent workshop. "Under the Australian Consumer Law, when consumers buy products and services they come with automatic guarantees. These include that products are fit for purpose and are of acceptable quality," said the ACCC. The key point here is that 'consumer guarantees', as the ACCC describes them, are not the same as standard or extended warranties. "Consumer guarantees are automatic and can't be taken away," says the ACCC. If they are, penalties can be enforced – including hefty fines. Mazda Australia was fined $11.5 million in January 2024 after a Federal Court appeal was dismissed, because it was deemed to have failed to "apply the consumer guarantee provisions of the Australian Consumer Law". In 2018, Ford Australia was made to pay $10 million – the maximum fine possible at the time – for 'unconscionable' conduct towards customers who encountered faulty Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmissions in Focus, Fiesta and Mondeo vehicles. The ACCC told CarExpert: "The consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law may continue to apply after a manufacturer warranty period has expired, and regardless of whether an independent operator has serviced or repaired the product." MORE: Which brands offer the nest new car warranties in Australia? Content originally sourced from:
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01-07-2025
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MG's first ute to get shorter warranty
MG Motor Australia has announced shorter warranty periods for its upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute compared to its passenger car lineup, which is backed by one of the longest new-vehicle warranties in Australia – but owners must now complete scheduled services at MG dealers to receive a full 10-year warranty. The U9 was confirmed for the local MG lineup earlier this year and is due in local showrooms by the end of 2025, but while key details have emerged, pricing and equipment levels are yet to be officially announced. One thing MG has confirmed is the warranty period for its new Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max fighter. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. MG is one of three auto brands that offer a conditional 10-year warranty in Australia, the others being Mitsubishi and Nissan. MG's 10-year/250,000km extended warranty (in addition to its seven-year/unlimited-km standard warranty) applies to private buyers of all models (including hybrid and electric vehicles), while a seven-year/160,000km applies to fleet and business customers. In contrast, Nissan's 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty applies to all buyers but is conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi. Now, however, MG has announced the U9 dual-cab warranty will be limited to five years and 160,000km for commercial buyers, while private buyers will be offered a five-year/unlimited-km warranty, extendable to seven years and 200,000km if they service exclusively with MG dealers. The MG U9 is twinned with the upcoming LDV Terron 9 dual-cab (both utes share the same underpinnings, powertrains and key equipment) because MG and LDV are both part of Chinese auto giant SAIC The Terron 9 arrives in Australian dealers this month with a seven-year/200,000km warranty and, unlike the U9, there's no requirement to service the vehicle at an LDV dealership to receive the full seven-year waranty. Ford's Ranger – Australia's best-selling vehicle for the past two years as well as being the nation's most popular dual-cab ute – is backed by a five-year/unlimited-km warranty, the same as the brand's passenger vehicles. Its HiLux arch-rival also comes with the same five-year/unlimited-km warranty as Toyota passenger vehicles. However, both fall short of the conditional 10-year warranties offered by competitors including the Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton, and the seven-year warranties offered by LDV, the GWM Cannon, JAC T9 and upcoming Kia Tasman – and now private buyers of the U9 if they service with MG. MG announced its 10-year extended warranty on August 1, 2024, and its requirement for in-house scheduled servicing comes into effect for vehicles sold from today (July 1, 2025). For both its standard and extended warranties, MG requires servicing to be completed within 30 days and 2000km of a vehicle's scheduled service intervals. MORE: Everything MG Content originally sourced from: MG Motor Australia has announced shorter warranty periods for its upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute compared to its passenger car lineup, which is backed by one of the longest new-vehicle warranties in Australia – but owners must now complete scheduled services at MG dealers to receive a full 10-year warranty. The U9 was confirmed for the local MG lineup earlier this year and is due in local showrooms by the end of 2025, but while key details have emerged, pricing and equipment levels are yet to be officially announced. One thing MG has confirmed is the warranty period for its new Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max fighter. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. MG is one of three auto brands that offer a conditional 10-year warranty in Australia, the others being Mitsubishi and Nissan. MG's 10-year/250,000km extended warranty (in addition to its seven-year/unlimited-km standard warranty) applies to private buyers of all models (including hybrid and electric vehicles), while a seven-year/160,000km applies to fleet and business customers. In contrast, Nissan's 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty applies to all buyers but is conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi. Now, however, MG has announced the U9 dual-cab warranty will be limited to five years and 160,000km for commercial buyers, while private buyers will be offered a five-year/unlimited-km warranty, extendable to seven years and 200,000km if they service exclusively with MG dealers. The MG U9 is twinned with the upcoming LDV Terron 9 dual-cab (both utes share the same underpinnings, powertrains and key equipment) because MG and LDV are both part of Chinese auto giant SAIC The Terron 9 arrives in Australian dealers this month with a seven-year/200,000km warranty and, unlike the U9, there's no requirement to service the vehicle at an LDV dealership to receive the full seven-year waranty. Ford's Ranger – Australia's best-selling vehicle for the past two years as well as being the nation's most popular dual-cab ute – is backed by a five-year/unlimited-km warranty, the same as the brand's passenger vehicles. Its HiLux arch-rival also comes with the same five-year/unlimited-km warranty as Toyota passenger vehicles. However, both fall short of the conditional 10-year warranties offered by competitors including the Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton, and the seven-year warranties offered by LDV, the GWM Cannon, JAC T9 and upcoming Kia Tasman – and now private buyers of the U9 if they service with MG. MG announced its 10-year extended warranty on August 1, 2024, and its requirement for in-house scheduled servicing comes into effect for vehicles sold from today (July 1, 2025). For both its standard and extended warranties, MG requires servicing to be completed within 30 days and 2000km of a vehicle's scheduled service intervals. MORE: Everything MG Content originally sourced from: MG Motor Australia has announced shorter warranty periods for its upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute compared to its passenger car lineup, which is backed by one of the longest new-vehicle warranties in Australia – but owners must now complete scheduled services at MG dealers to receive a full 10-year warranty. The U9 was confirmed for the local MG lineup earlier this year and is due in local showrooms by the end of 2025, but while key details have emerged, pricing and equipment levels are yet to be officially announced. One thing MG has confirmed is the warranty period for its new Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max fighter. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. MG is one of three auto brands that offer a conditional 10-year warranty in Australia, the others being Mitsubishi and Nissan. MG's 10-year/250,000km extended warranty (in addition to its seven-year/unlimited-km standard warranty) applies to private buyers of all models (including hybrid and electric vehicles), while a seven-year/160,000km applies to fleet and business customers. In contrast, Nissan's 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty applies to all buyers but is conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi. Now, however, MG has announced the U9 dual-cab warranty will be limited to five years and 160,000km for commercial buyers, while private buyers will be offered a five-year/unlimited-km warranty, extendable to seven years and 200,000km if they service exclusively with MG dealers. The MG U9 is twinned with the upcoming LDV Terron 9 dual-cab (both utes share the same underpinnings, powertrains and key equipment) because MG and LDV are both part of Chinese auto giant SAIC The Terron 9 arrives in Australian dealers this month with a seven-year/200,000km warranty and, unlike the U9, there's no requirement to service the vehicle at an LDV dealership to receive the full seven-year waranty. Ford's Ranger – Australia's best-selling vehicle for the past two years as well as being the nation's most popular dual-cab ute – is backed by a five-year/unlimited-km warranty, the same as the brand's passenger vehicles. Its HiLux arch-rival also comes with the same five-year/unlimited-km warranty as Toyota passenger vehicles. However, both fall short of the conditional 10-year warranties offered by competitors including the Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton, and the seven-year warranties offered by LDV, the GWM Cannon, JAC T9 and upcoming Kia Tasman – and now private buyers of the U9 if they service with MG. MG announced its 10-year extended warranty on August 1, 2024, and its requirement for in-house scheduled servicing comes into effect for vehicles sold from today (July 1, 2025). For both its standard and extended warranties, MG requires servicing to be completed within 30 days and 2000km of a vehicle's scheduled service intervals. MORE: Everything MG Content originally sourced from: MG Motor Australia has announced shorter warranty periods for its upcoming MG U9 dual-cab ute compared to its passenger car lineup, which is backed by one of the longest new-vehicle warranties in Australia – but owners must now complete scheduled services at MG dealers to receive a full 10-year warranty. The U9 was confirmed for the local MG lineup earlier this year and is due in local showrooms by the end of 2025, but while key details have emerged, pricing and equipment levels are yet to be officially announced. One thing MG has confirmed is the warranty period for its new Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max fighter. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. MG is one of three auto brands that offer a conditional 10-year warranty in Australia, the others being Mitsubishi and Nissan. MG's 10-year/250,000km extended warranty (in addition to its seven-year/unlimited-km standard warranty) applies to private buyers of all models (including hybrid and electric vehicles), while a seven-year/160,000km applies to fleet and business customers. In contrast, Nissan's 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty applies to all buyers but is conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi. Now, however, MG has announced the U9 dual-cab warranty will be limited to five years and 160,000km for commercial buyers, while private buyers will be offered a five-year/unlimited-km warranty, extendable to seven years and 200,000km if they service exclusively with MG dealers. The MG U9 is twinned with the upcoming LDV Terron 9 dual-cab (both utes share the same underpinnings, powertrains and key equipment) because MG and LDV are both part of Chinese auto giant SAIC The Terron 9 arrives in Australian dealers this month with a seven-year/200,000km warranty and, unlike the U9, there's no requirement to service the vehicle at an LDV dealership to receive the full seven-year waranty. Ford's Ranger – Australia's best-selling vehicle for the past two years as well as being the nation's most popular dual-cab ute – is backed by a five-year/unlimited-km warranty, the same as the brand's passenger vehicles. Its HiLux arch-rival also comes with the same five-year/unlimited-km warranty as Toyota passenger vehicles. However, both fall short of the conditional 10-year warranties offered by competitors including the Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton, and the seven-year warranties offered by LDV, the GWM Cannon, JAC T9 and upcoming Kia Tasman – and now private buyers of the U9 if they service with MG. MG announced its 10-year extended warranty on August 1, 2024, and its requirement for in-house scheduled servicing comes into effect for vehicles sold from today (July 1, 2025). For both its standard and extended warranties, MG requires servicing to be completed within 30 days and 2000km of a vehicle's scheduled service intervals. 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