This year was big in Australia, with brand-new metal – all-electric, petrol, diesel or hybrid – finally appearing in the local market.

The highlights included the all-new Volkswagen Amarok, new electric cars – like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Cupra Born, BYD Seal, Kia EV9, and three affordable sub-$40k hatches in the MG 4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora – and much-needed new ZR-V and CR-V SUVs for the struggling Honda brand.

Performance car fans were treated to the Toyota GR Corolla and Honda Civic Type R hot hatches, off-roaders had the Ineos Grenadier, GWM Tank 300 and a four-cylinder automatic LandCruiser 70 Series, and premium SUV buyers can now choose from a pair of Mazdas aimed at German rivals: the CX-60 and CX-90.

To look back over the last 12 months, we’ve compiled a top-five list of comparisons that were read more than any others on WhichCar.com.au.

#1 – Best Medium SUV 2023: Family Car Comparison

As far as battlegrounds go, the medium SUV segment is akin to the Battle of Helm’s Deep in The Lord of the Rings.

#2 – 2023 Ford Everest Platinum versus Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara

With its step up in size and the addition of a smooth V6 diesel engine, does the Ford Everest now qualify as a genuine alternative to the venerable Toyota LandCruiser?

#3 – New 2024 Mitsubishi Triton vs Ford Ranger: SPEC BATTLE!

We run the ruler over the fresh Mitsubishi ute to see how it lines up against its key rival and the present dual-cab ute segment king, the Ford Ranger.

#4 – 2023 Ford Everest Trend v Isuzu MU-X LS-T comparison review

While the mid-size 4×4 wagon segment continues to be dominated by the Toyota Prado, the minor placings looked a bit more exciting in 2023.

#5 – All-New 2024 Toyota Prado vs 2023 Prado: SPEC BATTLE!

The new Prado arrives 14 years after the popular 4X4 SUV’s last generational change, so logic goes it must be in for some big changes.

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