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Porsche Cayenne Electric: What we learned from driving a prototype of its important new SUV
Europe will see the all-electric Cayenne from Q2 2026, but Australia is still waiting…

2025 GWM Haval H7 review: Likeable mid-size SUV shapes up to Forester and RAV4
The Haval H7 hybrid builds on the success of the H6 with a more rugged look.

2025 Nissan Ariya review: Comfort, style and practicality combine in new flagship electric SUV
The Nissan Ariya will arrive in Australian showrooms in September. The long awaited mid-sized SUV blends a premium interior, smooth performance, and practicality with everyday electric capability in four trims.

IM Presented by MG review: What the popular marque’s new premium brand is really like to drive
MG has launched its premium sibling brand in Australia, and we were among the first to drive it at the preview launch event.

2025 GWM Haval H6 review: Updated mid-size SUV a definite improvement but for one quibble…
GWM launches a big update for its popular Haval H6 mid-size SUV. How does it fare in the most popular segment in Australia?

2025 Subaru Forester: Substance over style for sixth-gen Aussie favourite
The much improved SUV now features Toyota-sourced hybrid tech… and in its new guise, still won’t be accused of style over substance.

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.

Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7: Who comes out on top in head-to-head spec battle?
Both have plenty of features, plenty of tech and plenty of range… but which is the overall better car when two of Australia’s best-selling all-electric mid-size SUVS are compared head-to-head?

2025 Kia Sportage: What’s new after the hybrid mid-size SUV’s facelift?
Kia gives its best-selling car both globally and in Australia a mid-life update with revised styling, added features and new hybrid grades. Here’s the detail…

Geely EX5 mid-size SUV: Volvo and Polestar owner finally debuts its own brand in Australia
The powerhouse Chinese brand that owns the likes of Volvo, Polestar and Zeekr introduces its home-branded medium electric SUV, the EX5. Is it more than just a good price?

BMW X3 M50: Wheels verdict on the high performance mid-size SUV
The BMW X3 M50 drives with a balance and tautness that recalls the brand’s best products.

2025 MG HS Super Hybrid: Pre-production drive of the Aussie-spec mid-size SUV reveals a likely winner
MG’s HS Super Hybrid, specially tuned for Australia, is a sizeable, well finished medium-range SUV with tiny running costs. What’s not to like?

Mazda CX-60: Wheels verdict – have the new updates rescued the model’s ride quality?
Hiroshima has another crack at fixing the ill-starred CX-60. Our drive helped us determine whether they’ve succeeded this time around.

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.

BMW X3: How to improve a brand best seller?
The mid-size BMW X3 SUV is one of the brand’s international best sellers. Now in its fourth generation, have BMW’s latest tweaks made it a better value-for-money car?

Genesis GV70: Luxury mid-size SUV offers good value compared with rivals
The luxury Genesis GV70 premium mid-size SUV is the first part of a product refresh by the brand in coming years.

2025 Jaecoo J7 Ridge: Mid-sized SUV joins the avalanche of new brands in Australia
Jaecoo is yet another newcomer to Australian shores and the J7 small-to-mid-sized SUV is its first product. Is it worth consideration over more established players?

Five eye-catching new mid-size SUVs under $40k
The Mahindra XUV700 leads our crop of new mid-sized SUVs that are great value, feature-rich, tech-savvy and easy to steer.

Nissan Qashqai N-Design: Nice update, shame about the price
Wheels takes a first drive in the flagship N-Design version of the updated 2025 car with its clever e-POWER hybrid engine.

Porsche Macan: Behind the famous brand’s decision to make the Macan electric
Has Porsche blinked too early in switching the Macan range to electric?

Mazda CX-70: Meet the mid-sized ‘looker’ of the brand’s SUV family
Where does the mid-sized, five-seat, all-wheel-drive CX-70 fit into Mazda’s expanding range of SUV offerings?

Top 10 biggest mid-size SUV boots
They dominate the new car market but for buyers who prize storage space, what are the top 10 mid-size SUVs when it comes to boot size? The answer may surprise you…

Nissan X-Trail: Discover the full range with the WhichCar guide
One of over 20 entrants in the medium SUV segment, the Nissan X-Trail offers a lot to buyers. Here’s WhichCar’s deeper dive into the Nissan X-Trail options.

2024 Nissan X-Trail Ti: Quick Review
New hybrid technology has entered the range, starting with the Ti
