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Reviews

Kia EV4 Earth review: Daring medium sedan shakes things up

The Kia EV4, the first electric vehicle from the Korean brand that isn’t an SUV, cuts an imposing, if polarising, figure on the road

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Best Small Cars

Best Compact Car 2026: Toyota, Mazda, MG, Geely, BYD and Kia vie for the title. And the winner is…

Australia’s best compact cars combine value, efficiency, practicality and driving enjoyment in a package perfectly suited to everyday life.

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Kia EV9 GT review: Large electric SUV’s GT makeover adds performance to its practicality

Kia has turned its enormous electric family SUV into a 374kW performance flagship. It sounds ridiculous, but the EV9 GT might just pull it off.

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Comparisons

Comparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia’s most affordable cars

Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?

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Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2026 – Hybrid

Efficiency, electrified performance and family practicality come together as we assess the standout hybrid large SUVs of 2026.

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Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2026 – Electric

From family-friendly seven-seaters to high-performance luxury flagships, these electric large SUVs showcase the best battery-powered choices available in 2026.

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Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2026 – Value

Sharp pricing, generous equipment and low running costs characterise our contenders for the best-value large SUV crown in 2026.

Best Small Cars

Best Small Cars 2026: Value

Affordable doesn’t have to mean stripped-out motoring; these contenders combine keen pricing, generous equipment, strong safety, low running costs and genuine everyday appeal.

Reviews

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.

Best Vans

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.

Reviews

Kia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech

Kia’s large electric crossover, the EV6, is impressive in its most affordable guise – the Air RWD – with an appealing combination of driving range and value.

Reviews

Kia Picanto GT-Line review: A timely reminder that cheap cars still exist

The Kia Picanto is still the cheapest new car in Australia… and for that we should be thankful. So what’s it like behind the wheel?

Comparisons

Hatchback 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…

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.

Best Small SUVs

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.

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Kia EV3 Air Long Range review: Small, electric SUV is practical, polished… with winning real-world range

Kia’s compact crossover electric SUV is edgy, stylish, eye-catching and designed to appeal to a new buyer considering an electric vehicle. Great styling aside, though, how does the value equation stack up?

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Kia EV6 GT review: Update for rapid electric SUV makes it even better… for a price

Kia’s barnstormer EV6 GT gained more range, improved ride and handling, and more range with its recent update. It’s very quick, but what else?

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2026 Kia EV4 first drive review: An affordable alternative to Tesla’s Model 3

With sub-50k pricing, and a competitive standard feature list, Kia has Tesla and BYD square in its sights with the new EV4 electric sedan.

Reviews

2026 Kia Stonic review: Major facelift makes it feel like a new model

A significant update for the Kia Stonic – the brand’s oldest small SUV model – has successfully made it feel like a new car. Is it now the small SUV of choice?

Reviews

2026 Kia K4 hatchback review: A fresh start in a dwindling segment 

A new hatchback bodystyle has been added to the K4 range, with which it replaced the Cerato. Is it the K4 to fend off small SUVs?

Comparisons

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage spec battle: Which medium SUV comes out on top? 

Genetic twins under the skin, can a closer look separate these two mid-size SUV siblings?

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Electric

Combining zero-emissions driving with family-friendly practicality, these electric medium SUVs showcase the latest in efficiency, technology and performance.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Under $40K

Affordable yet capable, these medium SUVs priced under $40K demonstrate that Aussie families don’t need to compromise on space, efficiency, safety or comfort when car shopping in 2025.