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Kia Australia boss: Our range across segments stands us in good stead against new challengers
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MG2 compact EV teased ahead of Goodwood reveal
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Jeep issues global recall for 1.3 million vehicles over fire risk
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GWM Ora 5 arrives in Australia ahead of first deliveries of the small electric SUV
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Geely’s newest hybrid sedan sets new efficiency records including 2.2L/100km fuel use
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Luxury Car Tax changes offer modest discounts this year ahead of significant upheaval for 2027
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ANCAP releases new safety ratings for vans, including Kia PV5
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Toyota’s next MR2 offers a tantalising supercar-style upgrade
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Mazda Australia boss: New car competition is fierce but Australians still value brand loyalty
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Honda switching from dedicated EVs to multi-energy platform under new plan
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Reviews & Features
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Features
10 high-performance versions of cars with humble beginnings
You may think of most of the cars on this list as mundane appliances, but that didn’t stop some extreme versions from being spun from their humble underpinnings.
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Classic Wheels
From the Wheels Archive: Three generations of Ford Falcon, but which one was best?
The Falcon was the answer to Holden’s dominance Ford Australia had been looking. We tested three generations back-to-back.
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Features
Most fuel efficient petrol/diesel medium SUV models on the market: Top 10
Are you searching for a new medium SUV, but don’t want any form of electrification? Here are the 10 most fuel efficient models you can currently buy.
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ReviewsMazda CX-5 first drive: Can the popular medium SUV find more success without a hybrid option?
The entry to the revised CX-5 range is now $39,990 before on-road costs, signifying just how cut-throat the fight is in the medium SUV segment. Will the lack of a hybrid halt the sales success of Mazda’s most popular vehicle?
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FeaturesAI helps imagine what a Mitsubishi Magna might look like today…
While the Falcon and Commodore were iconic Australian cars, the Mitsubishi Magna was also a long-time favourite, winning Wheels Car of the Year in 1985 and 1996. Here, AI helps us see into a future that will never happen…
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Best Small SUVs 2026
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026, Overall Winner: Honda HR-V
To win a Wheels Best award, a vehicle must possess a wide range of skills, which is exactly why the Honda HR-V is our overall Best Small SUV for 2026.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Performance
Turbocharged petrol power, high-performance hybrids and rapid EVs are pushing boundaries in the small SUV segment, proving practicality and genuine driver appeal can coexist.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Luxury
Premium compact SUVs are evolving rapidly, with electrification, advanced technology and elevated refinement on offer for those who can afford it.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Urban
The best small SUVs for urban mobility, blending efficiency, smart packaging and modern technology to better suit car-heavy Australian cities.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Electric
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Value
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid
62nd Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year WINNER: Honda Civic E:HEV L
It’s back to the future for this year’s winner, not just an excellent Honda, but an exceptional car all round.
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COTYRobbo’s 2025-26 COTY Notebook – and why the Honda Civic had to win
Esteemed former Wheels editor and 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year judge Peter Robinson is famous for his fearless opinions – here are his notes on each of this year’s COTY contenders…
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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Best Small SUVs
Best Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid
Hybrid small SUVs are drawing more attention from Australian new car buyers through a combination of improved efficiency, lower running costs and greater flexibility for everyday driving.
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Best Medium SUVsBest Medium SUVs 2025: Hybrid
From Nissan’s innovative e-Power to Subaru’s new Forester Hybrid and MG’s popular HS, these SUVs combine fuel efficiency, space and comfort, redefining practicality and performance for families in 2025.
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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2025: Hybrid
Our pick of the Best Large SUVs 2025: Hybrid, combining fuel efficiency, power and practicality to meet the needs of modern families while lowering running costs.
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NewsGeely’s newest hybrid sedan sets new efficiency records including 2.2L/100km fuel use
Geely is about to launch a new hybrid sedan with the world’s highest thermal efficiency and highest fuel efficiency.
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Features
AI helps imagine what a Mitsubishi Magna might look like today…
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NewsAudi Q7: More luxurious and larger third-generation model debuts
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NewsLeapmotor B10: Range-extender hybrid tech added to fuel-sipping small SUV
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NewsAudi Nuvolari: Shock 736kW R8 successor revealed
Electric Vehicles
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Best Small SUVs
Best Small SUVs 2026: Electric
From affordable newcomers to premium EVs, the latest electric small SUVs promise longer range, smarter technology and improved everyday usability.
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Best Medium SUVsBest Medium SUVs 2025: Electric
Combining zero-emissions driving with family-friendly practicality, these electric medium SUVs showcase the latest in efficiency, technology and performance.
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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2025: Electric
Fully electric models are growing in the large SUV segment but we thought there was one standout among the current crop.
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News
Kia Australia boss: Our range across segments stands us in good stead against new challengers
Kia Australia CEO Dennis Piccoli says his brand’s strong product range across a broad spectrum of segments is what will allow it to take up the fight to a growing number of challengers.
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NewsGWM Ora 5 arrives in Australia ahead of first deliveries of the small electric SUV
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NewsANCAP releases new safety ratings for vans, including Kia PV5
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NewsBYD teases new ‘Great Han’ flagship luxury sedan
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ReviewsKia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech
Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
Traditional rivals Toyota and Mazda tackle the compact city car segment with the Yaris and 2 – one hybrid, one traditional, but both intent on packing the most space into a compact hatch.
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ComparisonsHatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
The small car battle has raged in this country ever since Australians first questioned whether a big country was the place for such a vehicle. Wheels puts three of the frontrunners head-to-head…
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ComparisonsNissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
Upgraded for 2026, the Nissan X-Trail is primed to take the fight to one of the segment favourites, the Mazda CX-5, which is nearing the end of its life as a new model looms on the horizon
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ComparisonsGWM Tank 300 Hi4-T vs Denza B5: Spec Battle
Large SUVs with off-road capability are moving quickly into the era of electrification. Two of the plug-in hybrid frontrunners are the Tank 300 PHEV and Denza B5 – so which wins on spec?
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ComparisonsHonda Accord v Toyota Camry: Middleweight sedan showdown
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ComparisonsToyota GR86 GTS v Hyundai i30 N Premium: Affordable, sporty driving from two classics of the genre
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson Hybrid v GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid: Front-wheel drive SUV showdown
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ComparisonsPowertrain battle! Nissan X-Trail v Tesla Model Y v MG HS Hybrid+
Classic Wheels
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Classic Wheels
From the Wheels Archive: Three generations of Ford Falcon, but which one was best?
The Falcon was the answer to Holden’s dominance Ford Australia had been looking. We tested three generations back-to-back.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The Sierra RS Cosworth was the thoroughbred in a paddock full of ponies
In 1986, Wheels drove Ford’s newest world-beater and came away impressed with its blend of flexibility and performance.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: HQ Monaro GTS – a high-performance beast lacking in ‘character’
Wheels’ Peter Robinson was equal parts impressed and unimpressed with the new HQ Monaro GTS when it launched in 1971.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Turbo Commodore upstages Brock’s HDT as Australia’s fastest car
Peter Brock’s HDT VC Commodore meets the Garrett Turbo Six for a showdown of the hotshoe Holdens.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Escort RS2000 – Ford’s mini muscle car
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Super coupe! The sexiest Holden Commodore of all time… and it’s a hybrid
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Ford’s New Hot One – the birth of the Falcon GT legend
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Peter Brock’s hi-po Ford Falcon vs HSV’s ClubSport. Which was better?
