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CarExpert·Monday, 27 April 2026

GWM working on Australia-bound diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains

GWM working on Australia-bound diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains

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GWM is developing new diesel hybrid and diesel plug-in hybrid powertrains, set to launch in China by early 2027. These new diesel options could eventually become available in New Zealand, offering more fuel-efficient choices for SUV and ute buyers.

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GWM has confirmed it’s working on diesel hybrid and diesel plug-in hybrid powertrains, which will be launched in China early in 2027 – and their Australian release is on the cards, given the importance of our market to the Chinese automaker. “We have both [powertrain types in dev

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