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The latest electric vehicle duo won’t be joining the Toyota bZ4X SUV – launched with its Subaru Solterra twin in early 2024 – in Australian showrooms as the Japanese car maker focuses on the EV battle in China.
While not yet confirmed for Australian showrooms it would give BYD a direct rival to the MG4 and Volkswagen ID.3, with the unveiling of the Ocean M in hot-hatch spec suggesting it could also serve not only as a rival to the MG4 X-Power but also as a cut-price alternative to the BMW i4 and electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs.
Following the 2022 concept car, the showroom version of the Aceman shares its platform with the electric Mini and will be built in the same factory in Zhangjiagang, China – a joint venture with car maker Great Wall.
But this example from two decades ago would be somewhat unique in a sea of GT's and EcoBoosts.
While three Chinese EV brands are already on sale in Australia (four, counting Lotus), the arrival of Aion will mark a milestone in the market proliferation as the first state-owned marque to hit local showrooms.
Production of the current V8-powered RAM 1500 TRX ended in the United States last year and today the brand’s local importer has announced 130 Final Editions for Australia.
The Cybertruck, which is arguably the world’s most controversial vehicle, has been pictured in a carpark at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach where it was parked next to a Model 3 and Model Y.
Set for an Australian debut in the second half of 2024, the refreshed GV70 medium SUV gets subtly updated styling with a new “double-layered” chrome banding in the G-Matrix Crest Grille and larger intakes in the lower bumper.