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AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

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?

BMW M4 CS first drive review: The ultimate track day warrior?
The BMW M4 CS really showcases its track-focused nature when unleashed on one of the world’s great race tracks – Mount Panorama.

Honda HR-V review: Enduring practicality in the small SUV segment
Into its third generation in Australia, Honda’s HR-V may not be the cheapest option in the small SUV segment but it remains one of the most practical and fuel efficient.

Chery C5 review: Updated Omoda 5 offers standout style among small SUVs
With Omoda shifting across to become the premium arm of the Chery portfolio, the Omoda 5 has become the Chery C5 with tech and equipment upgrades, plus a refreshed style.

2026 BMW M2 CS first drive review: The very essence of the M badge
The all-new 2026 BMW M2 CS distills the very essence of the M badge into one, ferocious, rear-wheel drive package.

Connor McNally’s 2016 Ford Ranger
Always on the move, Connor McNally needed a dependable ute – and his Ford Ranger delivers power, value and real-world capability.

Stuart’s Ford Ranger XLT
Stuart chose the Ford Ranger XLT for its mix of family safety, work capability and weekend adventure freedom.

2026 Honda Prelude: Early review of the hybrid coupe as it returns after two decades
Reborn two-door pairs Civic-based hybrid power with Type R hardware, but prioritises comfort and efficiency over outright pace.

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

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?

2026 BMW M3 CS Touring first drive review: The best wagon in the world?
Lighter, faster and more powerful, what was BMW’s already formidable M3 Touring gets the Competition Sport treatment.

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?

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…

Jaecoo J5 EV review: Stylish small electric SUV takes on BYD’s Atto 2
The J5 EV is the latest, smallest and greenest SUV that Jaecoo has launched. Is there more to it than its bargain pricing?

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

Hyundai i30 N review: Still a masterclass of the hot hatch form
The Hyundai i30 N is hardly the newest kid on the block in the hot hatch world, but is it still one of the best in 2026?

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.

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.

Chery Tiggo 4 review: Sales champion offers more than just an enticing price
Chery’s baby SUV is already the best-selling small SUV in 2026 because it offers excellent value. What else is part of the package?

Ferrari 849 Testarossa first review: Redefining the modern supercar
Hybrid power, relentless speed and renewed focus on driver engagement place Ferrari’s latest flagship at the top of the tree.

Battle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment
Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.

2026 Kia EV4 first drive review: An affordable alternative to Tesla’s Model 3
With sub-50k pricing, and a competitive standard feature list, Kia has Tesla and BYD square in its sights with the new EV4 electric sedan.

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Wheels’ in-depth review of the Blue Oval’s hardcore work truck
Ford’s Ranger has dominated sales charts as objectively the best dual-cab ute available. Now, in an appeal to fleet and rural buyers looking for the ultimate work truck, there’s a new big dog in town…















