REVIEWS
Comparison: Mazda CX-5 v Toyota RAV4, battle of the medium SUV heavyweights
Can Mazda’s new-generation CX-5 land a sucker-punch on the new-gen Toyota RAV4 in a battle of the medium SUV heavyweights?
Best Medium SUVs 2026: Electric
From affordable family favourites to high-tech luxury contenders, here’s our pick for Australia’s best electric medium SUV for 2026.
Best Medium SUVs 2026: Hybrid
From affordable plug-in hybrids to proven petrol-electric favourites, these are the best medium SUVs for efficiency, practicality and everyday value in 2026.
Best Medium SUVs 2026: Luxury
Our contenders in the Luxury segment range from European benchmarks to ambitious newcomers, but all bring an enticing blend of premium comfort, performance and advanced technology.
Best Medium SUVs 2026: Off-road
Rugged plug-in hybrids and versatile all-wheel drives, these SUVs are our pick for combining everyday practicality with off-road adventure.
Best Medium SUVs 2026: Value
Discover the best-value medium SUVs for 2026, with affordable pricing, generous equipment, family-friendly practicality and efficient hybrid or electric powertrains.
Lexus ES 500e review: Updated luxury sedan brings more space, electric drivetrains and superb ride
The new Lexus ES has finally stepped out of the shadows of the Toyota Camry, bringing refinement and luxury like never before.
2026 Mazda CX-6e review: Spacious and feature-rich medium SUV shines where it counts
The Japanese brand’s first electric SUV arrives in showrooms in a stylish, feature-laden package. But is it Mazda enough?
2026 Honda ZR-V VTi X review: Updated SUV is the ‘Goldilocks’ of the segment
The Honda ZR-V straddles the gap between small and medium SUVs. But is it too large? Or too small? Or is it just right?
Kia EV4 Earth review: Daring medium sedan shakes things up
The Kia EV4, the first electric vehicle from the Korean brand that isn’t an SUV, cuts an imposing, if polarising, figure on the road
Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Honda Civic Type R
Can the benchmark high-performance electric vehicle mix it with the greatest petrol hot hatch of its generation?
Best Compact Car 2026: Toyota, Mazda, MG, Geely, BYD and Kia vie for the title. And the winner is…
Australia’s best compact cars combine value, efficiency, practicality and driving enjoyment in a package perfectly suited to everyday life.
Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro review: Big family SUV gets its hands muddy
Hyundai’s first crack at a proper off-roader is a good one, bringing hardware upgrades that add some genuine off-road ability.
Comparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia’s most affordable cars
Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?
Best Large SUVS 2026 – Off-road
Serious off-road hardware meets family practicality, towing muscle and modern luxury in our toughest large SUV contenders for 2026.
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Luxury
From electric innovation and luxury to performance and serious off-road ability, these are the standout premium large SUVs of 2026.
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Hybrid
Efficiency, electrified performance and family practicality come together as we assess the standout hybrid large SUVs of 2026.
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Electric
From family-friendly seven-seaters to high-performance luxury flagships, these electric large SUVs showcase the best battery-powered choices available in 2026.
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Value
Sharp pricing, generous equipment and low running costs characterise our contenders for the best-value large SUV crown in 2026.
Ultimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6
Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.
Best Small Cars 2026: Luxury
For buyers seeking compact dimensions without compromising comfort, technology or prestige, these premium small cars deliver luxury features, polished refinement and genuine badge appeal.
Best Small Cars 2026: Performance
From turbocharged hot hatches to all-wheel-drive rally heroes, these performance-focused small cars prove practicality and pulse-raising driving thrills can happily coexist.
Best Small Cars 2026: Electric
Whether affordable city runabout or premium newcomers, these electric small cars combine impressive range, technology, refinement and everyday usability.
Best Small Cars 2026: Hybrid
At its best, hybrid technology delivers lower fuel bills and easy urban driving, making these electrified contenders smarter choices for fuel-conscious Australian buyers.
