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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 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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Best Medium SUVs 2026: Off-road

Rugged plug-in hybrids and versatile all-wheel drives, these SUVs are our pick for combining everyday practicality with off-road adventure.

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Comparisons

Comparison: Mazda CX-5 v Toyota RAV4, battle of the medium SUV heavyweights

Can Mazda’s new-generation CX-5 land a sucker-punch on the new-gen Toyota RAV4 in a battle of the medium SUV heavyweights?

Four SUVs parked in a row on a gravel lot in a forested area, headlights on, trees in the background.
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Ultimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6

Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.

Comparisons

Medium SUV comparison: Honda CR-V v Hyundai Tucson v Toyota RAV4 face-off

Medium SUVs remain the backbone of passenger car sales in the Australian new car market and show no sign of slowing down. This month, our reigning pick in the segment, Hyundai’s excellent Tucson, takes on Toyota’s new RAV4 and Honda’s revised CR-V.

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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.

Midsize SUV News

News

GWM expands SUV line-up and confirms Wey arrival… as diesel sales surge

New Haval and Ora SUVs are coming, while GWM’s diesel gamble pays off and luxury brand Wey prepares to launch.

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The Kia EV7 will be a new midsize all-electric SUV – and we’ve rendered what it could look like

A leaked internal document has revealed plans for a Kia EV7 electric SUV, and we’ve rendered what it could possibly look like when it gets revealed.

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VFACTS October 2026: Toyota HiLux beats the Ford Ranger to title of Australia’s favourite car as petrol sales take a hammering

The VFACTS October new-car sales figures are great news for Toyota, which also tops the list of best-selling brands, with MG also climbing up the ladder.

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Hyundai Kona and Tucson gain new BLK Editions with extra equipment and tough but classy styling

Hyundai has introduced new BLK Edition versions of its popular Kona and Tucson hybrid SUVs, bringing blacked-out styling and additional features.

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Get a sneak peek at Mercedes-Benz’s latest tech including holograms, LED displays on windows and a new electric breakthrough

Mercedes-Benz has lifted the lid on three breakthroughs that should find their way to upcoming production vehicles.

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Significantly updated Kia EV5 is revealed with a power boost and facelift

Kia’s updated EV5 electric SUV will bring more power, revised styling and improved driving dynamics when it arrives in Australia in 2027.

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New Volkswagen T-Roc confirmed for Australia in early 2027

Volkswagen’s next-generation compact SUV will introduce mild-hybrid technology, fresh styling and upgraded safety and infotainment features.

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Accessories don’t get much weirder than this: Deepal patents an in-car foot bath

Yes, you read that correctly: a foot bath. The flat-out bizarre feature has surfaced in patent filings in China.

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Revealed: The clues that prove giant newcomer Xiaomi will sell cars in Australia

Xiaomi, the third-biggest mobile phone company in the world, is busy laying the foundations for its Aussie operation.

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Jaecoo J7 SUV gets a head-turning makeover

The Jaecoo J7 has gone over to the dark side with the new SHS-P Black Edition.