Large SUV Reviews

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Kia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech

Kia’s large electric crossover, the EV6, is impressive in its most affordable guise – the Air RWD – with an appealing combination of driving range and value.

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2026 Ford Everest first drive: Updated city SUV you can still take for a bush bash

You won’t pick it from the outside, but the top-selling Ford Everest has been tweaked for its mid-life upgrade, with the headline changes seen under the skin.

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Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid review: Large SUV joins Tiguan sibling with hybrid drivetrain

It’s the larger brother to the Tiguan eHybrid, though it does without the extra seats of other Tayron variants. Does the Tayron eHybrid make sense?

Comparisons

GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T vs Denza B5: Spec Battle

Large SUVs with off-road capability are moving quickly into the era of electrification. Two of the plug-in hybrid frontrunners are the Tank 300 PHEV and Denza B5 – so which wins on spec?

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Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid review: Large SUV option divides on style, wins on features

Almost two years since its Australian release, the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe is selling well locally, so how does it fare against newer competition?

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Zeekr 8X review: Tech-rich plug-in hybrid SUV with massive power

Flagship plug-in hybrid bound for Australia in 2027 blends huge performance with luxury and innovation.

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Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate review: How does its 1200km range claim measure up?

There was only one way to test Chery’s claim its Super Hybrid system will deliver 1200km of driving range: roadtrip!

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Chery Tiggo 9 review: Plug-in hybrid seven-seater aims to take market share from established rivals

Chery’s bargain seven-seater Tiggo 9 looks highly capable on paper with stats like a claimed 146km electric range and 315kW, but how does it fare against its main rivals?

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2026 Denza B5 Leopard first drive review: Tech-rich off-roader breaks new ground for BYD

Another brand new to the market, Denza looks to make its mark as BYD’s upscale luxury arm, with a focus on standard equipment and luxury. Should Toyota Prado and Ford Everest be looking over their sheetmetal shoulders?

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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max review: Why the seven-seat large SUV is winning new fans

Chery’s huge 2025, sales-wise, was built on the back of products like its seven-seat large SUV, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max. Here’s why it represents some of the best value-for-money on the market…

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2026 BYD Sealion 8 first drive review: How well does its first three-row large SUV measure up?

BYD aims its artillery right at the established large SUV players – Toyota, Hyundai and Kia – with its new Sealion 8. It’s a value packed, large, three-row SUV designed to further the BYD success story in Australia.

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Skoda Kodiaq Sportline review: Sporty take on the seven-seat large SUV

The Skoda Kodiaq has long been one of the most car-like seven-seater SUVs on the market – is it as easy to recommend the new second-generation model?

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Hyundai Palisade review: Hybrid power now part of luxuriously appointed 2nd gen large SUV

The Hyundai Palisade has entered its second generation with more class, luxury and performance as part of the brand’s continuing roll-out of upgraded product.

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Denza B5 review: Early international verdict on the Land Rover Defender rival soon to arrive down under

New BYD-backed brand Denza prepares to challenge legacy 4WD makers with its powerful hybrid B5 the first to arrive in Australia, bringing serious off-road ability.

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2026 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X 2.2-litre first drive: Is the new engine upgrade worth the money?

Long synonymous with the venerable 3.0-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder, the Isuzu D-Max and MU-X ranges has replaced the workhorse 1.9-litre engine lower down in the range with a 2.2-litre and eight-speed automatic. But will Aussie buyers look at something other than the tough-as-nails 3.0-litre engine?

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Nissan Patrol Warrior: The last V8 Patrol at its best

There’s an all-new model on the horizon, but there’s plenty of life left in the Y62 Nissan Patrol. How does it fare in Warrior spec?

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2025 Peugeot 5008 review: Stylish seven-seater brings class to the large SUV segment

Peugeot has likely fallen off the radar for many Australian buyers but the 5008 large SUV may remedy that.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Winner – Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is Wheels Best Large SUV 2025 – standout styling, versatile practicality, strong fuel efficiency and impressive value for money make it hard to beat.

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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: Electric

Fully electric models are growing in the large SUV segment but we thought there was one standout among the current crop.

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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.

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Best Large SUVs 2025: Luxury

Wheels’ Best Large SUVs 2025: Luxury, where craftsmanship, technology and comfort combine to deliver premium driving experiences.

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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.

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Best Large SUVs 2025: Off-road

Our Best Large SUVs 2025: Off-road combine power, space, and rugged capability, offering families and adventurers refined comfort, advanced technology, and confidence on any off-road terrain.