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Motoringnz
motoringnz.com > news > 2026 > 9 > 3 > five-star-results-for-geely-leapmotor-babies

Five star results for Geely, Leapmotor babies — Motoringnz

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1134+ words) Car Stuff You Should Know STRONG safety ratings have been provided by the national auditor to two budget buyer-aimed electric cars from China selling here. ANCAP, full name Australasian New Car Assessment Programme, has determined the Geely EX2 (top) and Leapmotor…...

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motoringnz.com > news > 2026 > 9 > 3 > polestars-latest-set-to-star-importer-believes

Polestar’s latest set to star, importer believes — Motoringnz

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (833+ words) Car Stuff You Should Know THE sports utility - that’s more like a station wagon/shooting brake - version of the Polestar 4 is hot-footing to New Zealand, with delivery of a model unveiled internationally just yesterday set to start in October. The…...

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motoringnz.com > news > 2026 > 9 > 2 > electric-rangie-sparks-into-sale

Electric Rangie sparks into sale — Motoringnz

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (802+ words) Car Stuff You Should Know A dual-motor EV based on the current Range Rover's mixed-metal Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex), the Range Rover Electric is a 2885kg future-proving flagship that can clock 0-100kmh in 4.5 seconds. Set to avail in short- and long-wheelbase configurations…...

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motoringnz.com > tested > 2026 > 9 > 1 > toyota-bz4x-motionbz4x-touring-road-test-review-higher-trails

Toyota bZ4X Motion/bZ4X Touring road test review: Higher trails — Motoringnz

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1577+ words) Car Stuff You Should Know Powertrain Motion/Touring: Dual permanent magnet electric motor with 74.7 lithium ion battery, maximum power 255kW/280kW, maximum torque 268Nm front, 169Nm rear/268Nm front, 268Nm rear; BEV e-Axle. We like: Genuine beyond-seal cred; improved performance; Touring option a sweet spot. Not…...

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motoringnz.com > tested > 2026 > 8 > 20 > toyota-rav4-gr-sport-phev-roadtest-review-plug-in-play-time

Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV roadtest review: Plug-in play time — Motoringnz

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1784+ words) Car Stuff You Should Know Powertrain: 2.5-litre four cylinder petrol with dual electric motors, maximum power 227kW, maximum torque 272Nm front, 123Nm rear; 22.7kWh battery. How big: 4645mm long; 1880mm wide; 1685mm tall. We like: Smoothly delivered combined zest; feels strong on electric-only power; GR suspension tuning;…...

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motoringnz.com > news > 2026 > 8 > 18 > geely-joins-budget-ev-battle

Geely joins budget EV battle — Motoringnz

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (754+ words) Car Stuff You Should Know ANOTHER Chinese brand has rolled up its sleeves to chase budget electric car buyers. Introduction of the Geely EX2 adds extra competition to a market zone that until now has been shared by the BYD Atto…...