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2026 MGU9 EV review: Why new electric ute could convince Aussies to ditch diesel

With 3500kg towing capacity, impressive performance and a lot of practicality, the electric MGU9 EV makes a strong case but it’s not without compromises.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2026: Electric

From affordable family favourites to high-tech luxury contenders, here’s our pick for Australia’s best electric medium SUV for 2026.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2026: Hybrid

From affordable plug-in hybrids to proven petrol-electric favourites, these are the best medium SUVs for efficiency, practicality and everyday value in 2026.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2026: Luxury

Our contenders in the Luxury segment range from European benchmarks to ambitious newcomers, but all bring an enticing blend of premium comfort, performance and advanced technology.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2026: Value

Discover the best-value medium SUVs for 2026, with affordable pricing, generous equipment, family-friendly practicality and efficient hybrid or electric powertrains.

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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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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: Electric

Whether affordable city runabout or premium newcomers, these electric small cars combine impressive range, technology, refinement and everyday usability.

Best Small Cars

Best Small Cars 2026: Hybrid

At its best, hybrid technology delivers lower fuel bills and easy urban driving, making these electrified contenders smarter choices for fuel-conscious Australian buyers.

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.

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MGS6 EV first drive: A lot of medium SUV for the money

With a price of $49,990 drive away for the entry-grade, but still well-equipped model, the new MGS6 EV undercuts its direct competitors while still delivering a sense of quality and luxury in the medium SUV segment.

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.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid

Hybrid small SUVs are drawing more attention from Australian new car buyers through a combination of improved efficiency, lower running costs and greater flexibility for everyday driving.

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2026 MG 4 Urban first drive: City-focused EV nails the price point

Following the announcement of local pricing, WhichCar by Wheels gets an early taste of MG’s fresh take on the MG 4, a city-focused, value-first offering for small car buyers otherwise sceptical about the leap to a fully-electric vehicle.

Reviews

MG HS Super Hybrid review: Mid-sized SUV is fuel efficient in just the way you want it to be

Plug-in hybrids are starting to find favour – and for good reason, given their inherent practicality, with more than a hint of EV sensibility

Comparisons

Powertrain battle! Nissan X-Trail v Tesla Model Y v MG HS Hybrid+

Australian buyers love medium and large SUVs – and the choices have never been more broad than they are right now. The question is, which powertrain suits you? best? Regular hybrid, petrol generator electric, or full electric? Three very different combatants duke it out

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2026 MG7 review: The sedan strikes back!

An attractive sedan with an MG badge? Who’d have thought? Wheels revisits the past while looking to the future with an early look at the all-new MG7, an exercise in beautiful styling with a drivetrain that promises to offer driving engagement in equal measure

Comparisons

2026 BYD Atto 1 vs MG3 Hybrid: We run the rule over the two small, budget warriors

Two small cars with miniscule running costs, but which is the best choice for budget-conscious buyers?

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2025 MG HS Hybrid+ review: First drive reveals a serious addition to the crowded medium SUV field

Medium SUVs are a key battleground in the Australian new car market with more Aussies than ever considering the switch to a hybrid or plug-in. With that in mind, you’d have to argue that the new MG HS Hybrid+ is the right vehicle at the right time.

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.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Value

Blending affordability with substance, these SUVs are accessibly priced and deliver generous features, advanced safety and everyday practicality.