The complete combination stretches to roughly 10 metres and weighs just under 3,500kg — close to the Navara’s maximum braked towing capacity.

The 2027 Civic Hybrid LX will go on sale from 15 October, bringing a new party trick to its e:HEV powertrain: simulated gear changes.

Drivers can choose between 2H, 4H, 4HLc and low-range 4LLc settings, along with Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock drive modes.

Its 5.5-litre, V8 flat-plane crankshaft engine produces 475kW at 8,550rpm and 595Nm at 6,300rpm, and revs to 8,600rpm.

The plug-in hybrid pairs a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with a larger electric motor for a claimed combined output of 292 PS (215 kW).

It has a hybrid-only powertrain, a choice of FWD or electronically controlled AWD, and pricing starting at $39,990 plus on-road costs.

The first fully electric Range Rover Sport promises V8-rivalling performance, serious off-road ability and rapid 350kW charging.

Fast charging is rated at up to 134kW DC, with a claimed 10-80% recharge can be completed in around 30 minutes under suitable conditions.

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