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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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
2023 Mitsubishi Triton GSR review
With the next-gen Triton imminent, does Mitsubishi’s flagship GSR still have something to offer?
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
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!
Yes, You Can Summit the Blue Rag Range Track
How to tackle the Victorian high country's most spectacular ridge drive
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
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...
2023 Honda Civic Type R review: Aussie first drive!
With two-year wait list and eye-watering price hike, can the sleeker, faster Honda Civic Type R actually live up to the hype? Spoiler alert: yes
2023 Ford Ranger: How Australia’s favourite ute fared at Car of the Year
It’s the first ever dual-cab to line up at COTY. So how did it rate?
2023’s best SUVs at Wheels Car of the Year
They’re part of the biggest-selling segment in Australia, and at COTY we have six of the year’s true standout SUVs
2023 Tesla Model Y review: Wheels Car of the Year finalist
Popular electric car gives Elon a real shot at winning his first COTY. Here’s why the Model Y just fell short
2023 Nissan X-Trail review: Wheels Car of the Year finalist
? The new generation of Nissan’s iconic mid-size SUV nabbed a COTY podium. Here’s how.
2023 Cupra Formentor: How it almost won our Car of the Year
? This Spanish newcomer snagged second place in our top award. Here’s why.
2023 Ford Everest: Wheels Car of the Year winner
Brilliant large SUV that’s designed for Australians by Australians snags Ford its first COTY since 2004. Here’s why.
Wheels Car of the Year 2023: 'The moose test' – swerve & avoid
We ran each contender through a challenging swerve & avoid test. The results were surprising…
