AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Hybrid

From Nissan’s innovative e-Power to Subaru’s new Forester Hybrid and MG’s popular HS, these SUVs combine fuel efficiency, space and comfort, redefining practicality and performance for families in 2025.

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2025 MGU9: Wheels’ first drive impressions of the latest entrant to our hyper competitive ute market

The contest for market share in the dual-cab segment is a drag ’em out, bare knuckle fight for the wallets of Aussie buyers. Chinese giant, MG, is the latest to join the fray with its new U9.

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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.

Comparisons

Ford Ranger Super Duty vs Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: Spec Battle 

Ford’s Ranger Super Duty takes aim at Toyota’s long-serving LandCruiser 70-Series, promising greater towing capacity and modern features while challenging the LC70’s rugged, no-frills appeal.

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2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI review: Stylish refresh for the hot hatch icon

The Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI successfully evolves the storied model after a half-decade of existence.

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Mini Cooper JCW Favoured review: Where does it rank for hot hatch fans?

How does the range-topping Mini Cooper JCW fare in a changing landscape of hot hatches?

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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…

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2025 Renault Duster review: ‘Old school’ in the best possible way

Renault’s long-awaited Duster small SUV lands in Australia with sharp pricing, rugged practicality and a no-nonsense charm, but odd powertrain choices and a modest safety score raise some questions.

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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.

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Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition: A future classic?

A track-focused, limited-run farewell that sharpens the Supra into a driver’s car with 324kW, manual gearbox, aggressive aero, and true future-classic potential.

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.

Best Large SUVs

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.

Best Large SUVs

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.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Luxury

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

Reviews

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos review: Facelift adds sparkle to the fuel-sipping small SUV, but the price…

The recently facelifted Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV has just landed in Australia, so what’s it like in top-spec Atmos form?

Best Large SUVs

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.

Best Large SUVs

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.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Towing

The caravan, the fully laden trailer – for when you need to haul a load, these are the best options among the large SUVs on the market.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Under $70K

Wheels Best Large SUVs 2025: Under $70K highlight affordable, spacious options for families which offer up to seven seats, versatile practicality and strong value for money.

Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2025: Value

The first category in our Wheels Best Large SUVs 2025 recognises those vehicles offering the right combination of standard features, tech, space, power and driveability for the price.

Reviews

Chery Tiggo 4 review: Bargain small SUV gets an update

Chery has updated its smallest SUV locally and dropped the former ‘Pro’ from its name. Is it still as much of a bargain as before?

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2026 Aston Martin Valhalla review: First drive of the 793kW supercar

Aston Martin’s new supercar boasts 793kW of power from its V8 engine and three electric motors – so how does it compare to Ferrari and Lamborghini rivals?

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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.