Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year WINNER: Honda Civic E:HEV L
It’s back to the future for this year’s winner, not just an excellent Honda, but an exceptional car all round.
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COTYRobbo’s 2025-26 COTY Notebook – and why the Honda Civic had to win
Esteemed former Wheels editor and 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year judge Peter Robinson is famous for his fearless opinions – here are his notes on each of this year’s COTY contenders…
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Latest News
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Mad Max fantasies come true thanks to Queensland custom company
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XPENG outlines ambitious Australian expansion with five new models due this year
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XPENG X9 electric people mover unveiled for Australia: pricing and specs
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Mazda cuts plug-in hybrid premium and revises pricing across large SUV range
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Smart’s iconic two-seater set for electric comeback
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McLaren to revive manual gearbox in ultra-exclusive new supercar?
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New ‘combo’ cameras catch thousands of drivers already
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Lepas puts Australian roads to the test ahead of local launch
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Renault Arkana gains mild-hybrid power for 2026
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Macca’s charging for parking? More and more outlets are enforcing time limits
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Reviews
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Reviews
BYD Sealion 7 Premium review: Proof of the progress of Chinese cars
China’s automotive surge is reshaping Australia’s new-car market, and BYD’s Sealion 7 shows exactly why buyers are embracing the change.
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ReviewsToyota HiLux electric review: Sparky show pony misses the mark
The first fully electric HiLux hits a few of the right notes but comes with a tray full of compromise.
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ReviewsToyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid review: Does the new powertrain deliver?
Toyota’s new Performance Hybrid gives the LandCruiser 300 the extra muscle owners wanted, delivering stronger towing performance and effortless off-road punch.
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ReviewsHyundai Kona Hybrid Elite review: New mid-spec grade brings extra features in reach
Hyundai recently revised the line-up of its Kona small SUV, with a new mid-spec Elite model now featuring. Is it the Kona model to choose?
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ReviewsToyota bZ4X Touring review: New AWD model boosts size at expense of range
Can extra space, all-wheel drive and more power finally give Toyota’s bZ4X the momentum it needs?
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Features
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Features
Origin story: A walk through time visiting Stuttgart’s famous Mercedes Museum
The stunning Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart is more than just a history of the brand – it’s a walk through history itself.
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FeaturesDying breed: The last remaining manual cars available in Australia
The mechanical connection of a clutch and manually manipulated gear lever continues to be a rare find on Australia’s new car market, with just 25 cars and light commercial vehicles left with the three-pedal option.
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FeaturesThe Wheels Interview: Ron Harrop, Australian motoring’s Mr Fix-It
Ron Harrop’s 60-year career as a designer, engineer and tinkerer saw him work with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry
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Features10 forgotten ‘luxury’ cars that didn’t quite capture the imagination
When you think of luxury cars, there are some obvious contenders, but some mainstream brands have tried – and largely failed – to offer something more upmarket.
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FeaturesModern Classic: BMW E60 M5, a sedan like no other
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FeaturesThe 10 cheapest plug-in hybrids you can buy in Australia in 2026
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold here: Ford Bronco Sport
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FeaturesWheels July 2026 issue now on sale!
Reviews
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Reviews
BYD Sealion 7 Premium review: Proof of the progress of Chinese cars
China’s automotive surge is reshaping Australia’s new-car market, and BYD’s Sealion 7 shows exactly why buyers are embracing the change.
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Reviews
Toyota HiLux electric review: Sparky show pony misses the mark
The first fully electric HiLux hits a few of the right notes but comes with a tray full of compromise.
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Reviews
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid review: Does the new powertrain deliver?
Toyota’s new Performance Hybrid gives the LandCruiser 300 the extra muscle owners wanted, delivering stronger towing performance and effortless off-road punch.
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Reviews
Hyundai Kona Hybrid Elite review: New mid-spec grade brings extra features in reach
Hyundai recently revised the line-up of its Kona small SUV, with a new mid-spec Elite model now featuring. Is it the Kona model to choose?
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Reviews
Toyota bZ4X Touring review: New AWD model boosts size at expense of range
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ReviewsHyundai Palisade Elite review: New entry spec model makes practical family SUV more attractive
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ReviewsToyota RAV4 PHEV review: Fashionably late to the plug-in hybrid party
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ReviewsGWM Ora 5 electric SUV review: Fun and funky styling taps into rising EV popularity
Comparisons
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ComparisonsMedium SUV comparison: Honda CR-V v Hyundai Tucson v Toyota RAV4 face-off
Medium SUVs remain the backbone of passenger car sales in the Australian new car market and show no sign of slowing down. This month, our reigning pick in the segment, Hyundai’s excellent Tucson, takes on Toyota’s new RAV4 and Honda’s revised CR-V.
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
Traditional rivals Toyota and Mazda tackle the compact city car segment with the Yaris and 2 – one hybrid, one traditional, but both intent on packing the most space into a compact hatch.
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ComparisonsHatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
The small car battle has raged in this country ever since Australians first questioned whether a big country was the place for such a vehicle. Wheels puts three of the frontrunners head-to-head…
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ComparisonsNissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
Upgraded for 2026, the Nissan X-Trail is primed to take the fight to one of the segment favourites, the Mazda CX-5, which is nearing the end of its life as a new model looms on the horizon
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ComparisonsGWM Tank 300 Hi4-T vs Denza B5: Spec Battle
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ComparisonsHonda Accord v Toyota Camry: Middleweight sedan showdown
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ComparisonsToyota GR86 GTS v Hyundai i30 N Premium: Affordable, sporty driving from two classics of the genre
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson Hybrid v GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid: Front-wheel drive SUV showdown
Opinion
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OpinionNissan says goodbye to a V8 icon – but will it make any difference to sales?
Production of Nissan’s V8-powered Y62 Patrol ends in August, and the requiems have already begun. It’s time to say farewell to yet another iconic engine.
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OpinionP-platers are banned from driving certain EVs in Australia – but the rules are a national hodge-podge that must be fixed
Outdated power-to-weight rules struggle to keep pace with EV acceleration, leaving gaps in P-plate restrictions as instant torque reshapes what defines high-performance vehicles today, writes Paul Gover.
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OpinionPaul Gover: Modern-day car tech is rendering another once-essential driving skill obsolete
The ability to reverse park once won hearts and street cred… but now cameras and sensors are transforming the old-school skill
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OpinionRivian takes the step every EV manufacturer should
Rivian’s recent announcement that it would use second-hand EV batteries to partly power its production plant, is news every other manufacturer should pay attention to.
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OpinionWhy plug-in hybrid ute owners are laughing now
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OpinionMassive US-style utes are in the sights of new safety rules… but is the targeting unfair?
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OpinionOwn a plug-in hybrid? Then you already own an EV provided you’re doing one crucial thing…
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OpinionTrent Nikolic: Now is the time to discuss why Australia is not fuel self-sufficient
