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2025 Xiaomi YU7 Max Review

While there are no plans for the Xiaomi SU7 Max to make its way to New Zealand, it’s an interestintg prospect. It looks good, and is fully connected. But is it something you’d want to drive? Until 18 months ago, nobody in automotive circles had ever heard of Xiaomi. One of China’s largest consumer electronics brands turned automaker, it has since sold 250,000 examples of its SU7. And with a stack of Nurburgring records, it is the Chinese car brand on everyone’s lips.  Its second model,...

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Details revealed for GAC’s New Zealand-bound vehicles

Specification details have been published on the New Zealand website for Chinese state-owned automaker GAC’s upcoming vehicles. While no information around pricing has been released, full specifications for both the all-electric AION V SUV and the plug-in hybrid M8 MPV are now available online. Few details are also available for the petrol-powered EMZOOM SUV. Set to be the brand’s flagship model in New Zealand, the all-electric AION V benefits from 75KWh LFP battery. This powers a 150kW/210Nm motor on the front axle. Its maximum range sits at 510km (WLTP), can charge at up to 180kW, and will take 22 minutes...

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