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Looking for Australia’s best medium SUVs? Whether you’re looking for a high-riding 4×4 wagon or a comfort-focused roadgoing family car, there’s something here for everyone.

With the latest technology, competitive fuel efficiency figures and advanced new safety features, you’re sure to find the perfect medium SUV among these picks.

Best Medium SUV 2025: Overall winner

Hyundai’s fourth-generation Tucson takes out Wheels’ Best Medium SUV 2025, combining hybrid-focused efficiency, family-friendly comfort, advanced tech and strong value to secure its place among Australia’s top-selling SUVs.

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Best Hybrid Medium SUVs

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 Medium SUVs Under $40K

Affordable yet capable, these medium SUVs priced under $40K demonstrate that Aussie families don’t need to compromise on space, efficiency, safety or comfort when car shopping in 2025.

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Best Medium SUVs Over $40K

From premium hybrids to tech-packed family haulers, these medium SUVs priced above $40K deliver the best balance of space, efficiency, features and driving refinement for 2025.

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Best Luxury Medium SUVs

Luxury, where the quality of the cabin and the drive experience are as important as day-to-day practicality for what is often the default family vehicle.

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Best Value Medium SUVs

Blending affordability with substance, these SUVs are accessibly priced and deliver generous features, advanced safety and everyday practicality.

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Best Electric Medium SUVs

Combining zero-emissions driving with family-friendly practicality, these electric medium SUVs showcase the latest in efficiency, technology and performance.

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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid v GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid: Front-wheel drive SUV showdown

Medium SUVs are Australia’s favourite way to move a family around, get to and from work, or head off on a road trip. That’s why every manufacturer wants a piece of the pie. If you want a medium SUV though, do you need AWD and all the extras? Wheels looks at two of the more affordable hybrid FWD models on the market.

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Powertrain battle! Nissan X-Trail v Tesla Model Y v MG HS Hybrid+

Australian buyers love medium and large SUVs – and the choices have never been more broad than they are right now. The question is, which powertrain suits you? best? Regular hybrid, petrol generator electric, or full electric? Three very different combatants duke it out

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Geely Starray vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spec battle: Which plug-in hybrid SUV should you choose?

Plug-in hybrid SUVs are gaining popularity in Australia and the Geely Starray is one of the newest on the market. How does it compare against the more established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage spec battle: Which medium SUV comes out on top? 

Genetic twins under the skin, can a closer look separate these two mid-size SUV siblings?

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Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5: Spec battle between two Aussie best-sellers 

Two ageing favorites among Aussie families face off in a bid to win another generation of buyers.

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Sedan v SUV: Australians have had a change of heart, but have they made the right choice?

We’ve been impressed by Toyota’s new Camry but should you – like many Australians – ditch the sedan for a hugely popular SUV in the shape of the RAV4? The answer goes straight to the heart of how and why we choose our cars.

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Leapmotor C10 Sports+ Special Edition: 440kW electric SUV launched

Leapmotor has added a new Sports+ special edition of the C10 electric mid-size SUV with a dual-motor drivetrain, new 800V architecture and side decals.

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2026 Mazda CX-5: Third generation model priced for Australia

Now in its third generation, Mazda’s all-new CX-5 medium SUV will go on sale in July with a sharp starting price under $40,000 before on-road costs.

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Honda CR-V facelift adds new features, more hybrid grades

Honda has facelifted its CR-V mid-sizer SUV with new tech across the range, mild styling tweaks and a revised model line-up with more hybrid grades.

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Tesla Model Y L now available to order in Australia

Tesla’s longer and more spacious new six-seater Model Y L is now available to order in Australia and is priced from $74,900 plus on-road costs.

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Zeekr crosses to the dark side with 7X Black Special Edition

Zeekr is the latest car maker to launch a black-themed model with the 7X Black Special Edition now on sale.

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BMW iX3: First debut from the Neue Klasse era priced for Australia

BMW’s Neue Klasse is officially here with Australian pricing and specifications announced for the groundbreaking new iX3 electric mid-size SUV.

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Tesla confirms six-seat Model Y L for Australia

Although pricing and launch date details are still unavailable, Tesla Australia today confirmed it’s larger, six-seat Model Y is set to go on sale in Australia.

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The worrying trend for Japanese car brands in Australia

Sales of cars from Japanese brands in Australia are trending downwards in the face of a new-brand-and-model onslaught from China.

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Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq EVs priced ahead of imminent Australian arrival

Cadillac is about to triple its Australian range with the Optiq medium and Vistiq large electric SUVs due to launch soon.

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Geely EX5 electric mid-size SUV adds more range, new features

Geely has added a larger battery to its EX5 mid-size electric SUV for more range, as well as new features.