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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?

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Toyota 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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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…

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Nissan 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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT review: Old school in the best way possible

Sadly many new cars are boring and uninspiring to drive. The Mazda MX-5, however, is not one of those cars, as we discovered driving it in latest GT form.

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2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan

Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model – but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.

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Popular hatchbacks comparo: Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla face off

What’s the best hatchback you can buy on a $40k budget? It’s a simple question. The answer? That’s not quite so straightforward.

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2025 Mazda CX-60 G25 review: New grade with 2.5L four-cylinder petrol engine aims for broader appeal

Despite Mazda’s initial premium positioning of the CX-60, the entry point to the range now starts well below $50,000 drive away, with a new four-cylinder petrol engine, to enhance its appeal in this segment.

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2025 Mazda CX-80 D50e Azami review: Ride issues smoothed by classy cabin and excellent fuel economy

With three rows, premium features and a focus on luxury in flagship Azami trim, the Mazda CX-80 is poised to become the brand’s best-selling large family SUV in Australia.

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2025 Mazda CX-60 D50e review

Does Mazda’s revised CX-60 deserve a second chance to make a better first impression? We test it on Aussie roads to find out

Mazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle
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Mazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle 

How do two light SUVs that loom large on the sales charts go when pitted head-to-head?

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.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Over $40K

From premium hybrids to tech-packed family haulers, these medium SUVs priced above $40K deliver the best balance of space, efficiency, features and driving refinement for 2025.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Hybrid

Our pick of the Best Large SUVs 2025: Hybrid, combining fuel efficiency, power and practicality to meet the needs of modern families while lowering running costs.

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Best Large SUVs 2025: Seven-seater

Here’s our pick of the Best Large SUVs 2025: Seven seater in Australia, balancing space, comfort, versatility and everyday practicality for growing families.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Over $70K

Wheels’ Best Large SUVs 2025: Over $70K – see our standout after assessing practical cabins, latest technology, performance and all-round capability in the higher price bracket.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Under $70K

Wheels Best Large SUVs 2025: Under $70K highlight affordable, spacious options for families which offer up to seven seats, versatile practicality and strong value for money.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Value

The first category in our Wheels Best Large SUVs 2025 recognises those vehicles offering the right combination of standard features, tech, space, power and driveability for the price.

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Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5: Spec battle between two Aussie best-sellers 

Two ageing favorites among Aussie families face off in a bid to win another generation of buyers.

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Mazda3 G20 Pure hatchback: Mature drive and excellent cabin offset dated engine

Hatchbacks aren’t as popular as they once were but for those still in the market for one, here’s our assessment of one of the most enduringly popular: the Mazda3.

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Over $50K

This is the category where you’ll find the cream of the crop of utes on the Australian market – but there was one clear stand-out in Wheels Best Dual-Cab Utes: Over $50K.

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Mazda CX-60: Wheels verdict – have the new updates rescued the model’s ride quality?

Hiroshima has another crack at fixing the ill-starred CX-60. Our drive helped us determine whether they’ve succeeded this time around.

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Mazda CX-80 G40e Pure: Is the base model the best?

Mazda launched the fourth and final member of its large platform line-up locally in November 2024 and it’s been a good seller since. Is the entry-level Pure the CX-80 to choose?

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Mazda CX-30 Touring LE: Small SUV doubles as a real ‘driver’s car’

WhichCar puts the Mazda CX-30 small SUV to the test to discover how it measures up against others in the class, for the price.