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Top 10 cheapest medium SUVs you can buy in Australia right now

If you’re in the market for a new SUV to serve the family, but want to keep a lid on expenses, here are the 10 cheapest medium SUVs you can buy in Australia.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid review: Large SUV option divides on style, wins on features

Almost two years since its Australian release, the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe is selling well locally, so how does it fare against newer competition?

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2026, Overall Winner: Honda HR-V

To win a Wheels Best award, a vehicle must possess a wide range of skills, which is exactly why the Honda HR-V is our overall Best Small SUV for 2026.

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Best Small SUVs 2026: Performance

Turbocharged petrol power, high-performance hybrids and rapid EVs are pushing boundaries in the small SUV segment, proving practicality and genuine driver appeal can coexist.

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Best Small SUVs 2026: Luxury

Premium compact SUVs are evolving rapidly, with electrification, advanced technology and elevated refinement on offer for those who can afford it.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2026: Urban

The best small SUVs for urban mobility, blending efficiency, smart packaging and modern technology to better suit car-heavy Australian cities.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2026: Electric

From affordable newcomers to premium EVs, the latest electric small SUVs promise longer range, smarter technology and improved everyday usability.

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Best Small SUVs 2026: Value

From sharp pricing to strong warranties and generous standard features, these small SUVs deliver real-world value beyond the sticker price in 2026’s competitive market.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid

Hybrid small SUVs are drawing more attention from Australian new car buyers through a combination of improved efficiency, lower running costs and greater flexibility for everyday driving.

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Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W126), a graceful presence for 47 years

The W126 generation of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship S-Class encapsulates the very essence of the brand in a single restrained, yet powerful model.

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Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance review: Sharpening the rally-bred formula

Track-focused aerodynamic upgrades and rally-inspired revisions make Toyota’s already ferocious hot hatch even more dynamic.

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Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power review: How does the hybrid medium SUV measure up to the likes of the RAV4?

A new generation model has already been revealed, but there’s still plenty of life in the Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power hybrid medium SUV.

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Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia right now

Over the uncertainty around petrol prices and supply? If you’re considering making the jump to an electric vehicle, here are the 10 cheapest EV models on the market…

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 N review: The most fun you can have without an engine

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N rewrites the electric vehicle rulebook in a package equally at home on the race track as it is on the road.

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Best hybrid models still to come in 2026

Looking for a new hybrid vehicle? There are plenty to choose from, but it might be worth waiting as these 10 new models are set to launch with a bang in what remains of 2026.

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Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid review: More efficient and powerful… and still great value for the tech

The Chery Tiggo 4 has been a sales star so far in its Australian career, so how does the newer hybrid drivetrain compare to rivals?

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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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Lepas L8 review: Early look at the medium SUV hybrid soon to arrive in Australia

Plug-in hybrid SUV delivers space, comfort and tech, but needs refinement of its mixed dynamics.

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GWM Tank 300 plug-in hybrid review: The time is right for this chunky fuel-sipping SUV

GWM’s Tank 300 plug-in hybrid blends rugged off-road capability with improved efficiency, strong performance and generous equipment… now if they can just fix the intrusive safety tech.

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Zeekr 8X review: Tech-rich plug-in hybrid SUV with massive power

Flagship plug-in hybrid bound for Australia in 2027 blends huge performance with luxury and innovation.

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2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid review: High-quality medium SUV readies to take on the RAV4

Thirty years and six generations in, Honda knows exactly what it needs to do with the CR-V. And with revisions to the pricing structure and a competitive hybrid drivetrain, its poised to challenge Toyota’s dominance.

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Plug-in hybrid dual cabs? Limited choice, for now, but BYD Shark’s success will bring more competitors

Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels rundown on the currently available options if you want to drive a dual-cab ute but use less fuel… with more options in the pipeline.

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The Wheels Interview: Honda Australia boss, Jay Joseph, hits the reset button

Honda Australia CEO Jay Joseph is a company man through and through. Paul Gover sat down with the 25-year brand veteran to talk all things Honda, Formula One and how he plans on turning around the Japanese maker’s local fortunes.

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Best cheap electric vehicles to save bucks on the daily commute

High fuel prices are continuing to sting Australian motorists at the pumps, so here are five cheap electric vehicles to consider to reduce your transport costs…