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Looking for Australia’s best medium SUVs? Whether you’re looking for a high-riding 4×4 wagon or a comfort-focused roadgoing family car, there’s something here for everyone.

With the latest technology, competitive fuel efficiency figures and advanced new safety features, you’re sure to find the perfect medium SUV among these picks.

Best Medium SUV 2025: Overall winner

Hyundai’s fourth-generation Tucson takes out Wheels’ Best Medium SUV 2025, combining hybrid-focused efficiency, family-friendly comfort, advanced tech and strong value to secure its place among Australia’s top-selling SUVs.

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Best Hybrid Medium SUVs

From Nissan’s innovative e-Power to Subaru’s new Forester Hybrid and MG’s popular HS, these SUVs combine fuel efficiency, space and comfort, redefining practicality and performance for families in 2025.

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Best Medium SUVs 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.

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Best Medium SUVs 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.

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Best Luxury Medium SUVs

Luxury, where the quality of the cabin and the drive experience are as important as day-to-day practicality for what is often the default family vehicle.

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Best Value Medium SUVs

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

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Best Electric Medium SUVs

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

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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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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid v GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid: Front-wheel drive SUV showdown

Medium SUVs are Australia’s favourite way to move a family around, get to and from work, or head off on a road trip. That’s why every manufacturer wants a piece of the pie. If you want a medium SUV though, do you need AWD and all the extras? Wheels looks at two of the more affordable hybrid FWD models on the market.

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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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Geely Starray vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spec battle: Which plug-in hybrid SUV should you choose?

Plug-in hybrid SUVs are gaining popularity in Australia and the Geely Starray is one of the newest on the market. How does it compare against the more established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

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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?

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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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Sedan v SUV: Australians have had a change of heart, but have they made the right choice?

We’ve been impressed by Toyota’s new Camry but should you – like many Australians – ditch the sedan for a hugely popular SUV in the shape of the RAV4? The answer goes straight to the heart of how and why we choose our cars.

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BYD Sealion 7 and Seal depart Chinese market to focus on exports, no change for Australia

The BYD Sealion 7, the most popular product BYD sells in Australia, and its Seal sibling are no longer available in their Chinese home market.

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BMW iX3 becomes the first five-star car in tougher ANCAP test

The 2026 BMW iX3 EV has posted a five-star safety rating under the latest version of the ANCAP four-pillar safety assessment program.

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Polestar 4 SUV coming to Australia before the end of 2026

Polestar has backflipped on one of the most controversial aspects of its top-selling model by adding a rear window to its Polestar 4 with a new SUV variant.

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Upgraded XPeng G6 on sale in Australia after switch to factory distribution

The updated and upgraded XPeng G6 is now available to order in Australia – better equipped, faster charging and also $3000 cheaper.

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XPeng Mona L03: New electric and range-extender SUV likely for Australia in 2027

XPeng has switched to factory distribution in Australia and the Mona L03 SUV is likely to be one of the first new launches as part of a product blitz.

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Newest family SUVs from Mazda, MG, BMW and Cupra awarded five-star ANCAP ratings

Mazda and MG have scored five-star safety ratings from ANCAP for latest models, while BMW gets a backdated rating for models sold from 2024.

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BMW X5: Next-gen family hauler revealed with multi-power options

Fifth-generation luxury SUV will offer diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric and hydrogen drivetrains as BMW broadens its flagship family SUV.

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Cupra Tavascan: New cheaper variant announced ahead of August release

Cupra will soon add a new variant and more choice to its Tavascan electric medium SUV, with a new V base model set to open the range.

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Mazda’s Tesla Model Y rival bringing new customers to the brand

Mazda’s new CX-6e Tesla Model Y fighter is drawing plenty of new customers to the brand.

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Honda planning new adventure-ready hybrid SUV with the retro name of a cult favourite

Honda is planning to join the fast-growing field of off-road-ready crossover SUVs with a new hybrid SUV that revives a beloved nameplate.