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Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric review: Back to the future for Merc’s medium electric SUV
With one eye on its past, Mercedes-Benz has reimagined the future with its all new GLC electric medium SUV.

GWM Haval H6 Ultra PHEV review: Local tuning improves an already good product
A former Holden engineer has significantly improved the driving experience of the Haval H6 to make it one to make it one of GWM’s best ever products.

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.

BYD Sealion 7 review: Feature-rich electric mid-size SUV grows in popularity
The BYD Sealion 7 is the brand’s best-selling passenger vehicle in Australia and a big part of its sales success. Here are some of the reasons why…

Nissan X-Trail ST-L review: Not flashy but ticks many boxes as a practical family SUV
There are nearly 30 options for buyers to choose between in the hotly contested mid-size SUV segment, so how does the often-overlooked Nissan X-Trail compare?

2026 Hyundai Elexio review: New electric mid-size SUV joins the fray
The 2026 Hyundai Elexio might be the most important electric vehicle Hyundai has ever sold in Australia

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

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

2026 BYD Sealion 5 first drive review: Bringing plug-in hybrid tech to a wider audience
The Sealion 5 is BYD’s latest arrival in Australia. With plug-in hybrid technology and sharp pricing, this is the vehicle that is set to take even more market share for the surging brand.

2026 Toyota RAV4: The Wheels’ verdict on the sales giant’s new model
Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 brings hybrid power across the range, a first-ever PHEV option and a major technology overhaul as the medium SUV icon fights back to the segment’s sharp end.

2026 Geely Starray EM-i first drive review: Affordable medium SUV brings plug-in tech in reach
Geely has reset the bar in terms of what constitutes affordable plug-in hybrid driving.

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?

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance review: Improved offering in third generation medium SUV
Tiguan’s third generation chases a more premium feel, adding features and polish – but questions remain over engine efficiency and hybrid options.

BMW iX3: Early review of the brand’s most important car in 20 years
The first clean-sheet Neue Klasse model pairs a 112kWh battery, 340kW dual-motor punch and 800km claim with a radical new Panoramic i-Drive cabin and software-led driving polish.

Tesla Model Y Performance review: If only all mid-life facelifts were this good
The Performance variant of the hugely successful Tesla Model Y has landed in Australia with even more power and attitude. Will it appeal to Tesla fans and the Tesla-curious?

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?

Ford Mustang Mach-E review: Updated mid-size SUV remains an enigma
Ford’s updated Mustang Mach-E will remain a mystifying prospect to some lovers of the pony car, despite being an impressive piece of kit among battery-electric SUVs.

Polestar 4 review: Mid-sized electric SUV boasts handsome Swedish design and one big surprise
The Polestar 4 blends SUV practicality, a limo-like rear seat, sedan-like dynamics and a luxurious cabin. Oh, and no rear window…

2025 Deepal E07 review: How practical is its unconventional ‘multitruck’ SUV?
Breaking convention in an SUV-saturated market, Deepal’s E07 ‘Multitruck’ blends electric SUV comfort with ute-like versatility – but does it make for a coherent vehicle?

2026 Toyota RAV4 review: Early international verdict finds it sharper, smarter and sportier – but still playing it safe
In a new first drive our friends at Auto Express find the all new 2026 Toyota RAV4 (GR Sport variant) sharper and more refined – but too cautious to truly shake up the mid-size SUV class.

2025 Mazda CX-60 G25 review: New grade with 2.5L four-cylinder petrol engine aims for broader appeal
Despite Mazda’s initial premium positioning of the CX-60, the entry point to the range now starts well below $50,000 drive away, with a new four-cylinder petrol engine, to enhance its appeal in this segment.

2025 Mazda CX-80 D50e Azami review: Ride issues smoothed by classy cabin and excellent fuel economy
With three rows, premium features and a focus on luxury in flagship Azami trim, the Mazda CX-80 is poised to become the brand’s best-selling large family SUV in Australia.

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.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e review: Strong performing SUV now boasts clever hybrid powertrain
Mercedes-Benz expands its top-selling GLC range with the new GLC 350e plug-in hybrid, combining impressive performance and over 130km of electric range.
