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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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Mazda Australia says there’s strategy behind offering a new CX-5 without a hybrid option

It’s a question that has to be asked – can the revised CX-5 thrive in a hybrid-heavy market without a hybrid powertrain – but Mazda’s program engineer is adamant that there is a specific strategy behind the manufacturer’s delay in releasing the car to market.

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Boot sizes of Australia’s favourite SUVs

Not all SUV models are created equal when it comes to the cargo department, so how big is the boot on each of our best-selling SUV models in each category?

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Wheels May 2026 issue now on sale!

Toyota’s all-new RAV4 headlines a packed May 2026 issue, alongside a candid Jeremy Clarkson interview and the latest comparisons, drives and insights shaping Australia’s car landscape.

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Mazda’s hybrid mission: “We need to deliver the Mazda feeling”

Mazda Australia admits it wants a hybrid CX-5 to rival top SUVs, but insists any electrified version must deliver the brand’s signature driving feel and identity.

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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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After a medium SUV with a pulse? Here are five of the best

Most medium SUV models are largely a snooze from behind the wheel, but thankfully, there are options for those of us who like a more engaging driving experience.

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New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia

Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…

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Mazda CX-5 notches major milestone with five million sales worldwide

The popular mid-size SUV becomes Mazda’s third model to pass the mark as a new generation takes shape.

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2026 Mazda CX-5: Third-generation mid-size SUV revealed with sexy looks… but no hybrid (yet)

The third-generation Mazda CX-5 mid-size SUV has been revealed ahead of a 2026 release with new styling, a luxurious new cabin… but no hybrid drivetrain as yet.

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2026 Mazda CX-5 teased ahead of July 10 debut

Ahead of its July 10 debut, the next-generation Mazda CX-5 mid-size SUV has been teased with new details shown for the first time.

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New Mazda models coming: CX-5, CX-70, CX-80, EZ-6, RX-7 & more

Your guide to what’s around the corner for Mazda Australia in 2024, 2025 and beyond… plus some potential additions yet to be confirmed

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New Hybrid Medium SUVs coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025

Hybrid sales are on the rise, so what new variants are coming to Australia?

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2025 Mazda CX-5: Hybrid confirmed for third-gen midsize SUV

Mazda has officially confirmed its next CX-5 midsize SUV – expected to debut in 2025 – will be available with a hybrid powertrain

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Mazda Arata electric SUV concept revealed, previews look of 2025 CX-5 successor

The Mazda Arata electric SUV concept previews a new Chinese-market model and an updated Kodo design language, which should appear on the next CX-5 due in 2025

Advice

Best used medium SUVs to buy in 2024

Need a new family car? The midsized SUV, or medium SUV, is one of Australia’s most popular styles – and this trio deserves a look

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2025 Mazda CX-5: What we know, and why it might not be called ‘CX-5’

Everything we know about the replacement for Mazda’s top-selling CX-5 midsize SUV, which promises similar size and value to the current model

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VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted

Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken

Advice

The Best-Selling Cars by Brand – Australia

Revealed: Every major car brand’s most popular vehicle in Australia

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These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

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Toyota RAV4 best-selling 2023 Medium SUV

The RAV4 has topped Australia’s largest segment but its slice of the pie is getting smaller as new rivals start to make an impact.

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VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken

More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

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VFACTS November 2023: Yearly new car sales record likely, Ranger beats HiLux

The Australian new-car market has posted record sales for the fifth month running with a yearly high forecasted, as the Ford Ranger looks to overtake the Toyota HiLux as the nation’s top-selling car in a neck-and-neck final race

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Toyota hybrid tech to feature in Subaru and Mazda SUVs

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid-derived electric components to feature in upcoming Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-50 models