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Kia EV9 review: What you need to know about the large seven-seat electric SUV

The upper large SUV segment is the latest to get the electric treatment in the form of the seven-seat Kia EV9. How does it shape up?

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Kia Tasman ute: The much anticipated first drive

After a long, teasing ad campaign and a hefty contribution to its development by Kia Australia, we can finally hop inside the much anticipated Tasman ute for a drive.

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Kia Seltos: Small SUV that’s one of the most practical in its class

Kia offers two entrants in the small SUV segment with the smaller Stonic and the larger Seltos reviewed here. What does it offer versus the competition?

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2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Hybrid: The ultimate fuel-efficient people mover

The Kia Carnival is a people mover sales phenomenon in Australia, and pretty much owns the segment – but does a new hybrid drivetrain add extra appeal?

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Kia Sorento GT-Line Hybrid: Handsome 7-seater with efficient drivetrain

The Kia Sorento is a classy and accomplished seven-seat large SUV that’s available with hybrid power. Does it still impress against newer rivals?

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Best Value

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with the best all-round value on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Hybrid

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs using hybrid power on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Electric

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with an all-electric powertrain on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

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Best Small SUVs 2025: Over $50K

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced over $50K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Under $50K

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced under $50K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Under $40K

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced under $40K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Under $30K

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced under $30K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

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Hyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento: Battle of the 7-seat blockbusters

It’s sibling warfare in this battle of hybrid 7-seat SUVs, but which family hauler is best?

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Top 10 biggest mid-size SUV boots

They dominate the new car market but for buyers who prize storage space, what are the top 10 mid-size SUVs when it comes to boot size? The answer may surprise you…

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KIA EV3 Review: Good things, small packages

An important new model for the Korean brand in Australia the EV3 does an awful lot right…

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2025 Kia EV5: All you need to know

Kia’s third EV designed from the ground up has arrived in Australia with impressive pricing and a competitive range of options. Is it now ready to steal sales from EV and ICE rivals?

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KIA K4: The Wheels Verdict on Kia’s Cerato replacement

The Kia Cerato had plenty of fans in Australia, meaning there’s a lot riding on its replacement, the K4. Wheels editor Andy Enright passes judgement after a first drive of the new model.

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2024 Kia EV9 Air long-term review

Is the cheapest EV9 a knockout or a lockout? Turns out both.

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2024 Kia Cerato review: Full range detailed

All you need to know about the fourth-generation Cerato hatchback and sedan range, including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance

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Toyota RAV4 hybrid vs Nissan X-Trail e-Power vs Kia Sportage hybrid vs Honda CR-V e:HEV comparison review

We rate the leading hybrid medium SUVs from four major stables.

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2024 Volvo EX30 vs 2025 Kia EV3 – SPEC BATTLE

The small SUV class has two new electric contenders that major on style and cost around $60K. But which is superior for room, performance and range?

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2025 Kia Carnival review: first Australian drive

Australia’s favourite people-mover has been given a mid-life update that improves it in important, and also unexpected, ways

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2024 Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid review

Kia has finally introduced a petrol-electric version of its Sportage midsized SUV to compete with the all-conquering Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

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2024 Kia EV5 review: First look walkaround

Kia’s crucial new medium-sized EV5 electric SUV condenses the brilliant EV9’s striking appearance and benchmark interior design into a more compact, much more affordable package