Ellen Dewar

Ellen has been snapping cars for more than 25 years, and is the head of Wheels Media's photography department.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large Hybrid SUV

Honda's household-name CR-V and Hyundai's well-established Santa Fe duke it out to reveal which is the most efficient and impressive family SUV.

Best Large SUVs

Best Value Large SUV

What are the most affordable large SUVs to own and run? We’ve crunched the numbers to help you save some serious cash

Features

Modern classic: Lotus Elise

The car that saved Lotus? That’s only half the story...

Advice

Modern Classic: Toyota Century

The only JDM series production car to feature a V12 engine, the Century offers a tantalising peek beneath the curtain of Japanese high society

Reviews

Ford Everest adventure series: Sand & salt on the ultimate girls' road trip

What better way to partake in the countless rugged terrains, picturesque coastlines and vibrant wildflower displays of the Fitzgerald Coast and Bremer Bay but in the comfort of the Ford Everest Sport.

Comparisons

Extreme Measures: Honda Civic Type R vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

New vs benchmark? Technically, yes, but this road trip is more about revelling in pure, unadulterated driving thrills. Strap in, it’s about to get loud…

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Reviews

2023 SsangYong Korando ELX review

The mid-spec model in Korean brand's compact-SUV range ticks a lot of boxes, though there are also a few key crosses

Reviews

2023 BMW M3 Touring review

The best family car you can buy? The ultimate M3? We drive BMW’s first ever M3 wagon

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUV Under $45K

Looking for an SUV that offers plenty of features, for less than $45,000? We run the rule over eight contenders, including new-generation versions of the Hyundai Kona, Nissan Qashqai, and Subaru Crosstrek (formerly XV)

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUV Under $35K: Ford Puma ST-Line

Find out which Small SUV under $35k is the best in Australia between the Ford Puma and Hyundai Kona: The fun compact crossover versus a fresh-faced recruit.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUV Winner: Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc is the 2023 best small SUV in Australia, thanks to a well-considered range majoring on value, equipment and driveability.

Best Small SUVs

Best Electric Small SUV Under $50K: BYD Atto 3

Find out why we named the BYD Atto 3 as the best electric small SUV under $50k.

Best Small SUVs

2023 Best Small SUV Under $25K: Hyundai Venue

It's still possible – just – to buy a brand-new SUV for less than $25,000. Of the slim budget offerings around, it's a Hyundai that stands out.

Best Small SUVs

Best Family Small SUV: Hyundai Kona Premium

Some small SUVs these days are plenty big enough, practical enough, and safe enough for a family. Find out which is the best family small SUV between the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross.

Best Small SUVs

Best Value Small SUV: Hyundai Kona 2.0L

If you're simply after Australia's best-value small SUV offering maximum bang for your buck, the entry-level 2023 Hyundai Kona is bang on the money.

Best Small SUVs

Best Performance Small SUV: Cupra Formentor VZx

Fast compact SUVs from the same house go head-to-head, but will it be the VW Group's German brand or Spanish brand that prevails?

Best Small SUVs

Best Premium Small SUV: BMW X1

A new-generation BMW X1 and a first-ever Alfa Romeo Tonale take on the 2019 Wheels Car of the Year Volvo XC40 in a battle of luxury compact SUVs.

Best Small SUVs

Best Hybrid Small SUV: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

If slashing your fuel bill is an imperative for your next SUV, you’ve arrived at the right place

Reviews

2023 Mitsubishi Triton GSR review

With the next-gen Triton imminent, does Mitsubishi’s flagship GSR still have something to offer?

Features

Modern Classic: Nissan 300ZX

The biggest-selling sports coupe of the Japanese bubble era succeeded for a reason. It was, and is, something very special

Reviews

A family adventure to Stockton Beach in the new Ford Everest

The new Ford Everest is the 2023 Wheels Car of the Year, so we knew it'd be more than capable for a family trip away. Here's how it went!

Reviews

Yes, You Can Summit the Blue Rag Range Track

How to tackle the Victorian high country's most spectacular ridge drive

Comparisons

2023 Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 Sedan N comparison review

The Honda Civic Type R costs over $72K. The Hyundai i30 Sedan N is a mere $49K. Should you pay 48% more for 14% more power? We answer the question

News

Honda Civic Type R: near-new examples listed close to $90K

The Civic Type R’s local media embargo has barely lifted and the scalpers are already out in force...