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AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

XPeng G6 review: Tesla Model Y rival now factory-backed and updated
The Chinese brand has just relaunched in Australia under factory distribution, so how does the updated XPeng G6 fair against a sea of rivals like the Tesla Model Y?

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.

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.

Medium 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.

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.

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?

Toyota 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?

Hyundai Palisade Elite review: New entry spec model makes practical family SUV more attractive
The Hyundai Palisade impressed us in top-spec Calligraphy form when it launched, now it’s time to give the new entry-level Elite model a run…

Toyota RAV4 PHEV review: Fashionably late to the plug-in hybrid party
The arrival of plug-in hybrid tech brings even more choice for buyers of Australia’s best-selling SUV, but has Toyota left its run too late?

GWM Ora 5 electric SUV review: Fun and funky styling taps into rising EV popularity
As Australians are buying EVs in greater numbers than ever before, the GWM Ora 5 SUV’s arrival couldn’t have come at a better time

Porsche 911 GT3 S/C review: Open-top cars don’t come any better
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is the first open-top GT3 variant ever. It’s expensive, but won’t disappoint its driver for pure open-top thrills.

Hyundai Staria Lounge review: Luxurious new model adds to people mover’s overall package
In addition to its Load sibling, the Hyundai Staria has also received a new hybrid drivetrain, but also a luxurious new Lounge model. What’s it like?

Hyundai Staria Load Hybrid review: Finally, a hybrid van launches in Australia
Hybrids sell very strongly in Australia, so where are the vans? Hyundai agrees and has launched the Staria Load Hybrid. Should you buy it?

Mazda 6e review: Is there enough of Japan in this Chinese-built electric sedan?
The spiritual successor to the beloved Mazda6 is now an electric sedan built in China.

McLaren W1 review: Wild new hypercar continues legendary F1 and P1 lineage
McLaren’s new W1 continues the lineage from its legendary F1 and P1 predecessors with a lot of power, but also a lot of precision.

Toyota HiLux SR 48V review: Can the updated Aussie favourite keep up with rivals?
It’s been one of Australia’s best-selling vehicles for the past few decades, so how does the latest Toyota HiLux compare against a swarm of new competition?

2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire first drive review: Affordable plug-in SUV gets bigger battery for longer range
Six short months ago when we reviewed the 2026 version of this same SUV, we said that Geely had reset the bar in regard to affordable plug-in hybrid driving. Now it’s moved that bar higher again.

Nissan Qashqai Ti-L e-Power review: Updated hybrid brings more efficiency, maintains performance
The e-Power hybrid drivetrain in the Nissan Qashqai was recently updated for greater efficiency and more power… but could the model’s price put buyers off?

Kia PV5 Cargo first drive review: Electric van expands the brand’s Australian offering
With a starting price of $55,990 before on-road costs, the new Kia PV5 Cargo – the brand’s first electric van – isn’t just an impressive technical exercise. It’s also priced right in the middle of the traditional diesel van battle.

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Elite N Line review: Still a medium SUV benchmark?
If you’re searching for a hybrid medium SUV, there are a dizzying number of options. But for these reasons, the Hyundai Tucson is still one of the best…

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Electric
The latest generation of electric vans offers genuine fleet appeal, but we found only one delivered the strongest overall package.

2026 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid review: What’s Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid SUV really like?
It’s a battlefield out there with new plug-in hybrid SUVs launching at a consistent rate. So why choose the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid? Let’s find out.

2026 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser review: The people’s choice improves… mostly
The big-selling Toyota RAV4 returns with more technology and updated hybrid power. Can the new Cruiser spec remain the medium SUV to beat?

Mazda CX-5 first drive: Can the popular medium SUV find more success without a hybrid option?
The entry to the revised CX-5 range is now $39,990 before on-road costs, signifying just how cut-throat the fight is in the medium SUV segment. Will the lack of a hybrid halt the sales success of Mazda’s most popular vehicle?
















