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Which electrified pick-up would you buy?
- The utes and pick-up trucks segment in Australia is booming with new models and technology developments, including hybrid and EV options.
- CarExpert team discussed their preferences for electrified utes, including hybrid and fully electric models like LDV eTerron 9, BYD Shark 6, and Ford Ranger PHEV.
- Marton Pettendy favored the Ford Ranger PHEV for its range, torque, payload, and towing capacity, despite higher price and smaller electric-only range.
- William Stopford remains undecided due to the limited options of electric utes in Australia but shows interest in the new LDV eTerron 9 and comments on the hybrid options like the GWM Cannon Alpha.
- James Wong leans towards the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV for its capability, luxurious cabin, and powertrain performance, emphasizing its 4WD system and EV range.
- Damion Smy confidently chooses the Ford Ranger PHEV for its reputation, off-road credentials, safety features, and towing capacity, highlighting the overall appeal of the model.
- Josh Nevett praises the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV for its capabilities, superior EV range, towing capacity, and blending traditional workhorse traits with plug-in hybrid power, at an attractive price point.
- Max Davies is undecided but considers factors like off-road capabilities, pricing, and EV range when choosing between options like BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, and Ford Ranger PHEV.
- He dismisses fully electric utes and shows interest in hybrid models like the GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger, awaiting more test drives to make a final decision.
- The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of electrified utes in Australia, with varied preferences among experts based on factors like range, capability, pricing, and brand reputation.
- The market for electrified pick-up trucks is growing, offering consumers more choices for sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles in the popular utes segment.
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