Hybrid SUV rollouts accelerate in Brazil and beyond
Several new hybrid and electric SUVs are being introduced in Brazil, expanding the market for high‑performance, low‑emission vehicles. Jetour launched its T2 XWD 4×4 plug‑in hybrid SUV in Fortaleza, priced at R$ 349,900 and delivering 597 hp with a 43.2 kWh battery that provides up to 106 km of electric‑only range. The Chery‑owned ICaur brand announced a Brazilian debut on 5 August, unveiling the V27 (405 hp, 34.3 kWh battery, up to 1 200 km range), V23 (up to 201 hp, up to 500 km range) and ICaur 03 (up to 279 hp, 69.8 kWh battery, up to 500 km range). Jaecoo’s 5 SUV was spotted on Brazilian roads without camouflage, signalling a launch later in 2026 with hybrid (224 hp), fully electric (204 hp) and conventional 1.5 L turbo variants. Volkswagen introduced the single‑cab Tukan pickup prototype, set to replace the Saveiro in 2027, built on the MQB Hybrid platform and slated to receive a mild‑hybrid 1.5 TSI‑48 V powertrain. In Australia, Jaecoo released the J5 Hybrid compact SUV, employing a series‑parallel hybrid that combines a 1.5‑L turbo petrol engine (105 kW) with a 150 kW electric motor for a total output of 165 kW, fuel consumption of 5.6 L/100 km and CO₂ emissions of 126 g/km. Volkswagen also promoted a price‑reduced Polo Track, offered at R$ 86 990 with a trade‑in bonus of up to R$ 9 700 for eligible used cars.
Entities: Audi AG · Audi Nuvolari · Brazil · Gabriel Bortoleto · JAECOO · Jaecoo 5 · Jaecoo J5 Hybrid · Jetour · Jetour T2 XWD 4×4 · Nardò Circuit · Sauber · Volkswagen
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jaecoo 5 was seen in Brazil without camouflage, indicating a launch in the second half of 2026, with hybrid (224 hp), electric (204 hp) and 1.5‑litre turbo gasoline variants. (f144fd74-2914-44fc-9928-ad498578969b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ICaur brand will debut in Brazil in August, offering the V27 SUV with 405 hp and up to 1 200 km range, the V23 with up to 500 km range, and the ICaur 03 with up to 279 hp and 500 km range. (1100f8ae-73e3-44fa-ba84-94d90309bf10)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Volkswagen tested a single‑cab Tukan prototype in São Paulo as a replacement for the Saveiro, built on the MQB Hybrid platform and slated for a 2027 launch, possibly with a mild‑hybrid 1.5 TSI engine. (3a2ac1cf-bef0-42dc-b893-a367a7a6fd0e)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jetour launched the T2 XWD 4×4 plug‑in hybrid SUV in Fortaleza, Brazil, with 597 hp, a 43.2 kWh battery offering up to 106 km electric range, and a price of R$ 349 900. (0bf9281b-a5e5-4f3a-8f7e-979ffdc19c24, 309996b0-4174-4fe6-8d4f-61e803d7ac6f)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jaecoo released the J5 Hybrid compact SUV in Australia, using a series‑parallel hybrid with a 1.5‑L turbo petrol engine (105 kW) and a 150 kW electric motor for a combined 165 kW output, fuel use 5.6 (e43aac0b-8985-42be-bac5-f94d1262e25b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jetour launched the T2 XWD 4×4 plug‑in hybrid SUV in Fortaleza, Brazil, priced at R$ 349,900 with 597 hp and a 43.2 kWh battery delivering up to 106 km electric range. (0bf9281b-a5e5-4f3a-8f7e-979ffdc19c24)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ICaur, a new Chery‑owned brand, will be presented in Brazil on 5 August with models V27 (405 hp, 34.3 kWh battery, up to 1 200 km range), V23 (up to 201 hp, up to 500 km range) and ICaur 03 (up to 279 (1100f8ae-73e3-44fa-ba84-94d90309bf10)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jaecoo 5 SUV was seen in Brazil without camouflage, indicating a launch in the second half of 2026 with hybrid (224 hp), electric (204 hp) and 1.5 L turbo gasoline versions. (f144fd74-2914-44fc-9928-ad498578969b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Volkswagen tested a single‑cab Tukan pickup prototype in São Paulo, Brazil, built on the MQB Hybrid platform and planned for 2027 with a mild‑hybrid 1.5 TSI‑48 V powertrain option. (3a2ac1cf-bef0-42dc-b893-a367a7a6fd0e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Volkswagen Polo Track is offered at R$ 86 990 on Mercado Livre with a trade‑in bonus of up to R$ 9 700 for eligible used cars from 2014‑2026. (fadd870b-a4f2-4dc8-835d-9b36d02375b9)